➀ A $1,200 4K gaming PC and a $1,000 2K gaming PC can be assembled with Black Friday hardware deals; ➁ The build includes an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU, an ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT GPU, and a 2TB WD Black SN850X SSD; ➂ Deals are available on components like the Phanteks XT Pro Ultra case and MSI MAG A750BN power supply.

➀ A pre-built desktop with Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, Intel 13600KF CPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD is available for $699 at Walmart; ➁ The system offers high performance for gaming at 1080p; ➂ The deal is significantly cheaper than building the system from parts.

➀ 2K has removed its launcher from all its Steam and Epic Games Store titles; ➁ The move is welcomed by many players who found the launcher unnecessary and problematic; ➂ The removal of the launcher should make it easier to preserve older games in the long run.

➀ The WSTS reported a $166 billion semiconductor market revenue in Q3 2024, with the highest growth rate since 2021. Nvidia led the market with AI GPU strength. ➁ SK Hynix, Micron, and Kioxia reported double-digit revenue growth, while Renesas Electronics saw a decline. ➂ The outlook for Q4 2024 and 2025 is mixed, with AI driving growth but concerns over automotive market and memory market impact.

➀ Microsoft has released its controversial Windows 11 Recall feature in preview for Copilot+ PC owners; ➁ The feature is intended to help users 'recall' what they say on their screens by searching locally saved and analyzed snapshots of their desktop; ➂ Recall has faced criticism for security and privacy concerns, leading to its delayed release.

➀ An exclusive early Black Friday deal on Audioengine A1-MR desktop speakers is available at Amazon for $99, down 57% from the MSRP. ➁ The A1-MR speakers are compact yet powerful, with a frequency range of 65Hz to 22kHz, and offer wireless connectivity options. ➂ The deal includes a subwoofer port and a setup guide for easy installation.

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➀ An Xbox insider has confirmed that the rumored Xbox version of Helldivers 2 is not happening; ➁ The success of Helldivers 2 on PlayStation has sparked theories about Sony releasing games on all platforms, including Xbox; ➂ Sony's focus on exclusive titles to boost hardware sales contrasts with Xbox's strategy of releasing games on multiple platforms.

➀ Turtle Beach introduces the Stealth Pivot, a new premium controller with rotating thumbstick and button modules for customizable layouts; ➁ The controller offers 2-in-1 functionality, Hall Effect sensors, AntiDrift thumbsticks, and a Connected Command Display; ➂ It is compatible with Xbox, PC, and Bluetooth devices, with adjustable trigger stops, mappable buttons, and up to 20 hours of wireless battery life.

➀ MONTECH has launched a new PSU series, TITAN PLA, in collaboration with Seasonic; ➁ The series supports up to 1200W with 90% efficiency; ➂ It features advanced standards, certifications, and unique cable design.

➀ Valve Steam Deck has been a major success since its early 2022 launch, selling millions of units. Despite the Steam Deck OLED's release a year later, Valve has no plans for annual hardware upgrades. ➁ Lawrence Yang and Yazan Aldehayyat, designers of the Steam Deck, emphasize the importance of a generational leap in compute before releasing the second generation. ➂ The Steam Deck's solid performance, especially the OLED version, suggests Valve's reluctance to release a new version too soon.

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➀ Children and pets can easily press the power button; ➁ This can lead to data loss or unintended shutdowns; ➂ Learn how to disable the power button function in Windows 11 or 10 to prevent such incidents.

➀ The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i offers excellent entry-level 1080p gaming performance at a competitive price; ➁ Equipped with a Core i5 CPU and GeForce RTX 4060, it can handle modern games without issue; ➂ Despite a few drawbacks, such as the lack of a front USB Type-C port, the desktop excels in build quality and cooling.

➀ NVIDIA and MediaTek are rumored to be collaborating on a new AI PC chip; ➁ The chip is expected to be ready for mass production in the second half of 2025; ➂ The partnership could challenge the dominance of x86 architecture in the PC space.

➀ Dell is offering the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming desktop with the 14th Gen Core i7 and RTX 4070 Ti Super for $1,399; ➁ The Aurora R16 features a new styling theme with a cleaner aesthetic and generous RGB lighting; ➂ It comes equipped with a Core i7-14700KF processor, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU, 16GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD.

➀ A pocket-sized AMD Ryzen PC with a folding keyboard is available on Kickstarter; ➁ The device features an AMD Ryzen 8840U processor and up to 32GB RAM/1TB SSD storage; ➂ With Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, the mini PC has a built-in battery for up to 8-10 hours of use.

➀ MSI is launching a new MEG Vision X AI pre-built PC with Intel's new 'Arrow Lake' CPUs and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs; ➁ The PC is expected to feature the Intel Core Ultra 200 series 'Arrow Lake-S' desktop processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series 'Blackwell' GPUs; ➃ The system will include a 360mm AIO liquid cooler, Glacier Armor heatsink design, and an ultra-high-end Z890 motherboard.

➀ Konami was not initially interested in bringing the Silent Hill 2 remake to PC; ➁ Bloober Team convinced Konami to change their mind; ➂ Silent Hill 2 will launch on October 8, 2024, on Steam and PlayStation 5.