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November 24
- NVIDIA to launch 4 new RTX 50 series GPUs in early 2025: RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti and 5070➀ NVIDIA is set to launch four GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs in Q1 2025; ➁ The GPUs will feature the new Blackwell architecture and next-generation GDDR7 memory; ➂ The release schedule aligns with previous rumors, with the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 expected in January.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leaked specs tease 8960 CUDA cores and 300W power➀ NVIDIA is reportedly developing the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with 8960 CUDA cores and 70 Streaming Multiprocessors; ➁ The GPU is expected to be the GB203 'Blackwell'; ➂ The card is rumored to have a 300W TDP.
- Overwatch 2's new tank character is here, check it out➀ Blizzard introduces a new tank hero, Hazard, to Overwatch 2 for a limited trial before Season 14; ➁ Hazard is a punk rocker with dive-brawl playstyle, featuring abilities like Jagged Wall and Violent Leap; ➂ The new hero will be available for play through November 25.
November 23
- TT Show Episode 60 - Sony acquiring Elden Ring studio, Half-Life 3, and New Reviews!➀ Sony's acquisition of FromSoftware, the studio behind Elden Ring; ➁ The 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 and the potential for Half-Life 3; ➂ Reviews of the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds and Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C 34-inch Ultrawide OLED Gaming Monitor.
- AMD thinks gamers will switch from the 7800X3D to the new 9800X3D for the 'overclocking factor'➀ AMD believes the new Ryzen 7 9800X3D's overclocking capabilities will encourage gamers to upgrade from the previous Ryzen 7 7800X3D model; ➁ The 'overclocking factor' of the 9800X3D is expected to drive some 7800X3D owners to consider the new CPU; ➂ Martijn Boonstra, AMD's Product and Business Development Manager, highlighted the overclocking potential of the 9800X3D in an interview with PC Guide.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 details: GB202 GPU is 744mm2, around 22% larger than AD102 in RTX 4090➀ The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 will use the GB202 'Blackwell' GPU, 22% larger than the AD102 'Ada Lovelace' GPU in the RTX 4090; ➁ The GB202 GPU has a die size of 744mm², making it 22% larger than the AD102 GPU in the RTX 4090; ➂ The RTX 5090 is expected to have 20,000+ CUDA cores, 32GB of next-gen GDDR7 memory, and up to 2.0TB/sec memory bandwidth.
- TEAMGROUP announces T-FORCE GA PRO Gen5 SSDs: up to 10GB/sec reads➀ TEAMGROUP introduces the T-FORCE GA PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD with read speeds up to 10,000MB/sec; ➁ The SSD utilizes the InnoGrit IG5666 multi-core controller and features dynamic performance adjustment; ➂ Available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, the SSD improves cooling with TEAMGROUP's patented graphene heat spreader.
- GTA 6 to cause 'global distraction event' with millions having 'GTA flu' taking time off work➀ GTA 6, set to be the biggest release of 2025, is highly anticipated by gamers worldwide; ➁ GTA BOOM analyzed Google Keyword Planner data to determine which US states are most excited for the release; ➂ Millions of gamers are expected to take time off work to play the game.
- SpaceX promises huge 2Gbps speeds with Starlink through next-gen satellites launching soon➀ SpaceX is planning to upgrade its Starlink satellite internet system to achieve speeds of up to 2Gbps and lower latency; ➁ The improvements will be achieved through smaller beams, more capacity per beam, and continuous upgrades to satellite communication; ➂ SpaceX predicts that a single Starlink dish will be capable of hitting gigabit speeds in the future.
- Comino servers with 8 x NVIDIA RTX 5090s are on pre-order - a sign the flagship GPU is close?➀ Comino has revealed liquid-cooled workstations and servers with Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics cards, indicating that the Blackwell flagship GPU might be close. ➁ Comino is offering priority access to potential buyers, with pre-orders available. ➃ The servers are designed for high performance and can operate in harsh environments up to 40°C.
November 22
- Windows 11's Photos app is not having a good run lately, as another feature has been put on ice➀ Windows 11's Photos app has recently introduced two new features, Super Resolution and OCR, but OCR has been temporarily removed due to issues. ➁ Super Resolution, an AI-powered feature, also encountered problems when deployed on non-Copilot+ PCs. ➃ Microsoft plans to reintroduce OCR in a future update.
- Amazon kicks off Black Friday early with discounts on GPUs, CPUs, PSUs and motherboards➀ Amazon has started early Black Friday deals with discounts on a range of PC hardware like GPUs, CPUs, PSUs, and motherboards; ➁ The article lists specific deals available on Amazon; ➂ The deals are expected to change as Black Friday approaches.
- Corsair discounts its 45-inch 240Hz bendable OLED gaming monitor by $900 for Black Friday➀ Corsair is offering a $900 discount on its 45-inch 240Hz bendable OLED gaming monitor; ➁ The XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240 features a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time; ➂ Corsair highlights the monitor as the world's first bendable OLED 21:9 gaming monitor with a bendable range up to 800R.
- Samsung drops into Black Friday early with three Amazon deals up to 40% off➀ Samsung has launched early Black Friday deals on Amazon; ➁ Discounts of up to 40% are available on selected smart TV and soundbar models; ➂ The deals include price reductions across the entire range of specific models.
- Corsair offers Mac users a better keyboard and mouse option, available now at Apple Stores➀ Corsair has partnered with Apple to release new custom versions of its K65 PLUS WIRELESS keyboard and M75 WIRELESS mouse; ➁ The new products are available at Apple Stores in the U.S. and online; ➂ The K65 PLUS WIRELESS keyboard and M75 WIRELESS mouse are known for their performance, acoustics, and versatility.
- NVIDIA confirms that there's a GeForce RTX GPU shortage as we head into the holidays➀ NVIDIA reported a Q3 revenue of $35.1 billion with a gross margin of 74.6%, much of which comes from its Data Center business; ➁ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX Gaming and AI PC sector saw a 15% revenue growth year-over-year, but a shortage is expected in the current quarter; ➂ NVIDIA CFO Colette Kress indicated a shift in focus to the next-gen Blackwell-powered GeForce RTX 50 Series, with the launch expected in early 2025.
- Cyberpunk 2077 won't be getting a PS5 Pro patch, and that's disappointing➀ Developer CD Projekt Red confirms no plans for a PS5 Pro patch for Cyberpunk 2077; ➁ Sony's PS5 Pro features enhanced GPU and AI upscaling; ➂ Despite improvements, Cyberpunk 2077 won't get the 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' update.
- Capcom reveals how long it takes for its games to turn a profit➀ Capcom's games typically take 1-1.5 years to recoup development costs and become profitable; ➁ Capcom's sales strategy focuses on long-term discounts; ➂ Capcom aims to sell 100 million games in a single fiscal year.
- Rockstar teases 'absolutely mind-blowing things' for Grand Theft Auto 6 with 'more to come'➀ Rockstar accepted the Most Wanted Game award for Grand Theft Auto 6 at the Golden Joystick Awards; ➁ The game is expected to break opening weekend sales records; ➂ GTA 6 will feature detailed NPC interactions and a dynamic map.
- Get 3 months of stackable Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just $36.49➀ Xbox Game Pass Ultimate目前可在Stack Social上享受28%的折扣，3个月会员仅需36.49美元；➁ 此优惠适用于新用户和现有用户，且可叠加购买；➂ 享受Xbox Game Pass Ultimate的独家游戏发布，包括S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl等。
November 21
- Microsoft confirms problems with latest Windows 11 24H2 update➀ Microsoft confirms issues with the latest Windows 11 24H2 update; ➁ Problems include USB audio, time and clock settings, and game playability; ➂ Some users report difficulties in changing the time zone.
- Valve paves the way for a Steam Deck 2 gaming handheld with GeForce RTX graphics➀ Valve的Proton Experimental更新为SteamOS和Linux增加了DLSS 3帧生成支持；➁ 这项更新为Steam Deck 2使用NVIDIA的新APU铺平了道路；➂ NVIDIA可能在2025年推出首款基于Arm的GeForce RTX APU，Valve可能会考虑将其用于Steam Deck 2。
- NVIDIA confirms Blackwell GPUs are in 'full production' despite cooling challenges➀ NVIDIA has confirmed that Blackwell GPUs are in full production despite cooling challenges; ➁ The company's AI chips have significantly contributed to its success; ➂ NVIDIA's AI data center business accounted for a staggering $30.7 billion of its quarterly earnings.
November 20
- Intel is already testing its next-gen Xe3 graphics architecture, but will it come to desktops?➀ Intel is testing its next-gen Xe3 graphics architecture in upcoming APUs; ➁ The company is still waiting to launch its second-gen Arc desktop 'Battlemage' graphics cards; ➂ Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger mentioned a focus on integrated graphics for the future of Arc.
- Game Awards officially unveils nominees for Game of the Year 2024➀ The Game Awards has announced the nominees for the Game of the Year 2024; ➁ The nominees include Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and more; ➂ The awards now recognize DLCs, expansions, remakes, and remasters.
- ASRock's Z890 Taichi OCF motherboard sets new world record, DDR5-12527 MHz➀ Overclocker AKM sets a new DDR5 memory frequency world record of 12527MHz; ➁ The record is achieved with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Processor, ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF motherboard, and V-COLOR Manta XFinity DDR5 memory; ➂ ASRock's design features contribute to the record-breaking performance.
- Officials warn of new hacking scheme involving QR codes and your physical mailbox➀ Scammers in Switzerland are using fake letters with QR codes to trick people into downloading a fraudulent 'Severe Weather Warning App'; ➁ The app mimics the official Alertswiss app and contains the Copper trojan malware; ➂ Swiss authorities are investigating the extent of the scam.
- Windows 365 Link is Microsoft's first Mini PC for businesses, coming in 2025 for $349➀ Microsoft is set to release the Windows 365 Link in 2025; ➁ The device is designed for businesses using Windows 365, offering a secure and efficient Cloud PC experience; ➂ It features dual 4K monitor support, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and is environmentally friendly.
- AMD RDNA 4 really might be just a 'bug fix' if all-new UDNA GPUs arrive in Q2 2026 as rumored➀ AMD plans to transition from RDNA to UDNA architecture after the RX 8000 series; ➁ UDNA will unify gaming and data center GPUs, with RX 9000 set to use this architecture in Q2 2026; ➂ The leaker claims that MI400 and RX 9000 use the same UDNA, and the architecture uses an ALU design similar to GCN.
November 19
- GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs will 'seize the whole market,' cooling supplier claims➀ Auras Technology, a GPU cooling supplier, predicts the upcoming GeForce RTX 50 Series will have a significant market impact starting in December; ➁ The company will supply parts for NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 'Blackwell' Series; ➂ The RTX 50 Series is expected to launch early next year.