Recent #gaming news in the semiconductor industry

6 months ago

➀ LG's 32-inch Ultragear 32GS95UE OLED gaming monitor hits a record-low price of $897 (originally $1,399), featuring dual 4K 240Hz/FHD 480Hz modes and a 0.03ms response time;

➁ Equipped with OLED technology for infinite contrast ratios and Nvidia/AMD adaptive sync compatibility, plus innovative Pixel Sound audio via the display panel;

➂ Targets gamers seeking high-resolution visuals for titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or ultra-smooth gameplay in competitive shooters.

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6 months ago
➀ Asus introduces two new ROG Strix gaming monitors, the XG32UCWMG and XG32UCWG, with 4K WOLED panels and TrueBlack Glossy coating; ➁ The coating reduces ambient reflections by 38% and includes Clear Pixel Edge technology to eliminate color fringing; ➂ The monitors offer dual mode for switching between 4K and FHD resolutions with high refresh rates, and come with advanced features for longevity and user convenience.
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6 months ago

➀ The officially licensed 256GB microSD Express card for Nintendo Switch 2 is available for pre-order on Amazon UK at £49 with a price guarantee;

➁ The card launches on June 5, 2025, alongside the Switch 2, supporting up to 2TB capacity for extensive game storage;

➂ 256GB offers the best value per GB, as higher capacities may be prohibitively expensive for most users.

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6 months ago

➀ BenQ emphasizes color accuracy through its AQCOLOR technology, targeting professionals and gamers with features like 10-bit color and factory calibration;

➁ The company showcased new PD and MA series monitors, integrating Apple's color profiles and higher resolutions to cater to game developers and Mac users;

➂ BenQ's Color Fidelity Lab demonstrated cross-device color consistency, while executives revealed a strategic shift toward OLED panels over Mini-LED for future gaming displays.

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6 months ago
➀ Razer introduces the Razer Clio, a gaming chair attachment with integrated speakers for an immersive audio experience; ➁ The Clio features near-field twin speakers with 43mm full-range drivers and supports THX Spatial Audio for enhanced realism; ➂ It offers wireless connectivity and can be used as a primary speaker or combined with existing speakers for surround sound.
Peripheralsaudiogaming
6 months ago

➀ Carnegie Mellon University researchers developed LegoGPT, an AI model that generates original LEGO designs from text prompts using a dataset of 47,000+ LEGO structures;

➁ The tool includes physics-aware validation to ensure stability and compatibility with human/robotic assembly, and is available for free on GitHub;

➂ Users can integrate it with image recognition AI to create designs based on existing brick inventories, potentially revolutionizing DIY LEGO projects.

AISoftwaregaming
6 months ago

① NVIDIA confirms withholding RTX 5060 pre-release drivers from reviewers, delaying reviews until its May 19 launch date;

② The timing overlaps with Computex 2025, complicating testing for media teams and leaving budget gamers without performance benchmarks;

③ Speculation arises over NVIDIA's motives, including potential driver tweaks or avoiding unfavorable comparisons with Intel's Arc B580 GPU.

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6 months ago

➀ AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D delivers 34% higher gaming performance than Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, thanks to 3D V-Cache technology;

➁ Both CPUs show comparable productivity performance, with Intel leading in single-threaded tasks by 9% while AMD excels in multi-threaded workloads;

➂ AMD's platform longevity (AM5) and superior power efficiency make it a future-proof choice despite higher initial cost.

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6 months ago

➀ A Brazilian retailer listed Gigabyte's Radeon RX 9060 XT with 16GB GDDR6 and triple-fan cooling, fueling speculation ahead of AMD's Computex 2025 launch;

➁ The leak shows Navi 44 XT GPU core, sub-200W TGP, but leaves uncertainty around an 8GB variant previously rumored;

➂ Industry insiders predict retail availability by early June, with performance positioning to be clarified through Tom's Hardware's GPU hierarchy analysis.

AMDGPUgaming
6 months ago

➀ The Glorious Series 2 Pro Wireless is a 55g ultra-lightweight gaming mouse with symmetrical design and 8K polling rate, delivering smooth tracking performance;

➁ Its side buttons and scroll wheel suffer from average tactile feedback, and the design lacks differentiation compared to other similar mice;

➂ Priced at $129.99, it faces competition from cheaper alternatives like the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless.

Wirelessgaming
6 months ago

➀ A YouTube channel successfully ran Minecraft on a 20-year-old GPU (3D Phantom XP-2800) with only 8MB VRAM using an Athlon 64 CPU and Windows XP;

➁ The project required downgrading to Minecraft Alpha 1.2.6, custom SiS drivers, and extreme settings like 8x8 textures and disabling visual effects;

➂ The experiment highlights retro gaming enthusiasts pushing hardware limits, though performance remained at ~1 fps in later versions.

AMDGPUgaming
6 months ago

➀ Intel's Xe3 Celestial GPU has entered pre-silicon validation, testing architecture via software models with OEMs and BIOS vendors;

➀ Employee profiles reveal progress in power management and firmware development, indicating advanced preparation for system integration;

➂ The GPU is on track for potential release in 12-18 months, though Intel remains silent on higher-end Battlemage models.

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