➀ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards are seeing deals, with some models going below MSRP.

➁ ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 is currently the best deal at $523.79, $86.20 below MSRP.

➂ The card comes with a factory overclock and features like dual BIOS toggle and dual-ball bearing fans.

➀ A modder created a 3D-printed GPU fan shroud with a DDR5 slot for aesthetic purposes, though it cannot expand VRAM capacity;

➁ The design mimics Asus ROG branding and integrates RGB lighting for the DDR5 module, blending form with retro-futuristic flair;

➂ Historically, upgradable GPU memory existed in the 1990s but vanished due to technical and cost barriers, while modern mods focus on replacing memory chips directly.

➀ The Radeon RX 9070 XT is a solid foundation for a mid-range gaming PC, and ASUS introduces a white edition with factory overclocking for better performance.

➁ The white edition features a 2,460MHz game clock and 3,010MHz boost clock, with options for higher clock speeds in OC mode.

➂ The cooling system includes a phase-change GPU thermal pad, heatpipes, and triple-fan cooler with dual-ball bearing axial-tech fans.

➀ Major discounts on GPUs like MSI RTX 5060 Ti 16GB (lowest ever $409.99) and AMD RX 9070 XT ($699.99) highlight gaming performance upgrades;

➁ CPU deals include Intel Core i5 14600K ($149.99) and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D ($359), offering top-tier gaming/compute power;

➂ Laptops (ASUS ROG Strix G16) and SSDs (Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB at $372.42) see record-low prices for Labor Day sales.

➀ Asus will launch its Ascend GX10 mini-PC powered by Nvidia's GB10 Grace Blackwell SiP on July 22, targeting AI development with data center-level performance.

➁ The GB10 integrates an Arm-based Grace CPU and Blackwell GPU, delivering 1 PetaFLOPS FP4 AI performance and 128GB unified memory, comparable to Apple's M4 Pro.

➂ Priced around $3,000, the system positions itself as a compact AI workstation, though general-purpose benchmarks show performance similar to mid-tier mobile chips like Snapdragon X Elite.

➀ Peripheral choice prioritizes long-term reliability over specs, with devices like Glorious GMMK 3 Pro keyboard and Razer Naga V2 Pro mouse proving durable;

➁ Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed shines as a versatile gaming headset despite wireless connectivity limitations;

➂ Razer's premium Atlas glass mousepad and Rode NT-USB+ microphone demonstrate how niche features enhance daily usability.

➀ STH expands its digital footprint, with six properties exceeding 100,000 monthly views, including the main site, YouTube channels, Substack, and newsletter;

➁ Extensive travel for content production (e.g., Dell factory tours, Computex coverage) impacts content pipeline, requiring meticulous post-production efforts like barcode blurring;

➂ Team scaling in Scottsdale continues, with new hires and plans to address production challenges, while the Axautik Group's Substack grows rapidly as a key revenue stream.

➀ Asus partners with KFC China to launch 'Fortress of Faith' collaboration featuring Wagyu beef burgers and limited-edition gaming keycaps;

➀ Meal deals priced at ￥39.90/$5.60 (basic combo) and ￥42.90/$5.99 (with keycap set), featuring innovative durian-cheese fusion flavors;

➂ Follows a trend of tech-food crossovers, including KFC's past KFConsole PC and Pizza Hut's PS5-compatible pizza warmer.

➀ Asus launches BTF 2.5 graphics cards with detachable 1000W GC-HPWR power connectors, including RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti variants;

➁ The removable power interface breaks ecosystem limitations, allowing GPU usage on standard motherboards;

➂ Features 32GB GDDR7 memory on flagship model and recommends 1000W PSU for optimal performance.

➀ ASUS has launched the 2025 ROG NUC with upgraded hardware, including Intel's Arrow Lake-HX processors and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080 GPU.

➁ The NUC features up to 24 cores, 40MB of L2 cache, and 36MB of L3 cache, along with various memory and storage options.

➂ The ROG NUC is designed for high-performance computing, suitable for gaming, video editing, and livestreaming.

➀ A tech editor with no prior Linux experience tested the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming device as a productivity machine using KDE Plasma;

➁ Despite USB-C port limitations and touchpad issues causing system reboots, the device handled web browsing, document editing, and external peripherals (monitor/webcam) through workarounds;

➂ While functional for basic tasks, the author concluded that docks are crucial for serious productivity work on such handhelds.

➀ Security researchers have revealed a serious vulnerability in ASUS Armoury Crate software;

➁ The flaw allows hackers to gain admin access to computers;

➂ The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-3464 and affects the As103.sys functionality of the software.

➀ A new book compiles over 300 GPU box artworks from the 90s-2010s, blending mythical creatures and retro futurism;

➁ Taiwanese/AIB brands like Gainward and Sapphire showcased Terminator-style cyborgs and gem-armored warriors, while defunct brands evoke nostalgia;

➂ Sold-out print includes vintage ads, with publishers accepting bulk orders for potential reprints.

➀ Over 9,000 Asus routers were compromised by the 'AyySSHush' botnet exploiting CVE-2023-39780, enabling persistent SSH backdoors.

➁ Asus recommends firmware updates, factory resets, and disabling remote access features (SSH, DDNS) to mitigate the vulnerability, especially for end-of-life devices.

➂ GreyNoise identified the botnet via AI monitoring, noting minimal active exploitation but emphasizing proactive security measures for exposed routers.

➀ ASUS is urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 or purchase a new PC due to the end of support for Windows 10.

➁ Microsoft has been warning about the risks of using unsupported PCs, emphasizing the need for a modern, secure operating system.

➂ ASUS highlights the benefits of Windows 11 and Copilot+, suggesting that if your current laptop doesn't support these, it's time for an upgrade.

➀ Microsoft postpones its first-party Xbox handheld project to focus on optimizing Windows 11 for third-party devices like Asus' 'Kennan';

➁ SteamOS's superior performance on handhelds challenges Windows 11's dominance, driving Microsoft's strategic shift;

➂ Asus' 'Kennan' handheld, co-developed with Microsoft, is on track for a late 2025 launch with finalized hardware

➀ A botnet named 'AyySSHush' exploited vulnerabilities to compromise over 9,000 Asus routers;

➁ The SSH backdoor persists through firmware updates by writing to non-volatile memory and disabling security logging;

➂ Asus released a firmware patch, but manual checks and factory resets are required for infected devices.

➀ German magazine PCGH.de showcases 400+ images of shockingly dusty PCs, submitted by its community since 2012, revealing how dust impacts system performance;

➀ Many PCs in the gallery belong to users who neglected maintenance, including heavy smoker-owned systems and vintage hardware like Gainward GPUs and Asus Maximum III Formula motherboards;

➂ The article highlights tools like Wolfbox MF100 air duster (now discounted) and invites readers to share their own 'dust horror' stories.

➀ AMD launches Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series with Zen 5 architecture and 96 cores, extending its lead over Intel's Xeon W-series.

➁ Phison's E28 SSD controller achieves 14.8 GB/s speeds with 6nm efficiency, poised to dominate PCIe 5.0 storage.

➂ Retro-inspired SilverStone FLP02 case and innovative peripherals like Asus’s split-keyboard Falcata redefine gaming aesthetics.

➀ ASUS launched four Radeon RX 9060 XT GPUs under TUF Gaming, Prime, and Dual series, featuring AMD's RDNA 4 architecture and FSR 4 support for enhanced gaming visuals and performance;

➁ The lineup includes the high-end 16GB OC Edition TUF model with military-grade components and advanced cooling, alongside compact Prime variants (8GB and 16GB) suited for small form factor builds;

➂ All models offer software customization via ASUS GPU Tweak III and are recommended to be paired with ASUS 750W Gold-certified PSUs for optimal power efficiency.