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Recent #gaming news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Amazon Prime Gaming offers a variety of free games to Prime members this month, including BioShock 2 Remastered and Deus Ex GOTY Edition. ➁ The games are available through different platforms like GoG and Steam. ➂ Prime members can sign up for a free 30-day trial to access these games.
➀ The MSI X870E Godlike is a premium motherboard with an array of features like 15 USB ports, seven M.2 sockets, and Wi-Fi 7; ➁ It offers excellent performance across the board, though its $1,000-plus price tag may deter some buyers; ➂ The board is packed with features but has a few drawbacks, including its high price and lack of native PCIe x8 or x4 slots.
➀ Razer showcases Project Ava AI gaming co-pilot at CES; ➁ Project Ava leverages AI for eSports coaching and hardware tuning; ➂ Razer also reveals Project Arialle, a gaming chair with heating and cooling features
➀ MSI showcased its latest gaming laptops with RTX 50 GPUs at CES 2025, including the Titan 18 HX, Raider, and Vector series. These laptops feature Intel Core Ultra 9 HX processors and RTX 50 series graphics. ➁ The company also introduced the Venture and Venture Pro series laptops for business and productivity, offering up to 17-inch screens and discrete GPUs. ➂ MSI unveiled the new Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ handhelds, designed for comfortable use with redesigned controls and CoPilot+ capabilities.
➀ The Raspberry Pi 5 16GB offers a significant amount of RAM at $120, but its high price makes it a considered purchase for most. ➁ The device is compatible with all Raspberry Pi 5 add-ons and boasts powerful performance, but it requires a specific project to maximize its RAM. ➂ The review compares the 16GB model with others, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses in various tests, including web browsing, file compression, and gaming emulation.
➀ ASUS has unveiled the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards, featuring the ROG Astral series with advanced cooling and performance; ➁ The series includes both air and liquid-cooled models, with AI-driven technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 4 for enhanced game performance; ➂ ROG Astral series benefits from a quad-fan cooling system and advanced thermal solutions for superior heat dissipation.
➀ The RTX 5090 boasts a 33% increase in GPU cores and 78% improvement in VRAM bandwidth over the RTX 4090; ➁ Nvidia's DLSS 4 leverages AI for multi-frame generation and improved performance; ➂ The RTX 5090's AI performance is expected to be 2.54 times that of the RTX 4090, with a focus on generative AI applications.
➀ ASUS ROG unveils several new products at CES 2025, including ultra-portable 2-in-1 devices, notebooks, desktops, and an external GPU; ➁ The 2025 ROG Strix SCAR laptop features an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, with a 16-inch or 18-inch ROG Nebula HDR display; ➂ The ROG Strix G700 desktop offers up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an NVIDIA RTX 50 series GPU.
➀ Dell's Alienware introduces the 27-inch AW2725Q QD-OLED 4K 240Hz gaming monitor; ➁ The monitor features a 166 ppi pixel density, making it the highest for a QD-OLED gaming monitor; ➂ The AW2725Q offers 4K resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync.
➀ Dell's Alienware Area-51 returns with new 16- and 18-inch laptops featuring a Gorilla Glass window and color-shifting paint job; ➁ The laptops are set to offer high-end specifications including RTX 5090 GPUs and Core Ultra 9 CPUs; ➂ Dell also introduces a new Area-51 desktop with advanced cooling capabilities and a user-friendly upgrade process.
➀ HyperX introduces a new modular gaming mouse with 3D printing capabilities; ➁ The Pulsefire Saga features interchangeable parts and a 3D print file for customization; ➂ HyperX updates the Pulsefire Haste 2 series with new wireless options and the Pulsefire Fuse for budget-friendly gaming.
➀ Intel launches new generation CPUs for gaming laptops at CES 2025; ➁ The Core Ultra 200HX and H series processors offer improved multi-threaded performance and gaming performance; ➂ Intel Core Ultra 200H features integrated Arc graphics with up to eight Xe cores; ➃ Intel Core Ultra 200HX allows for overclocking and supports DDR5 SODIMM memory.
➀ The RTX 5080 GPU is rumored to feature 16GB of GDDR7 memory and a 256-bit interface; ➁ The GPU is expected to be powered by Nvidia's GB203-400-A1 die with 10,752 CUDA cores; ➂ The RTX 5080 is set to debut with the initial desktop lineup rumored to include the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070.
➀ Koorui reveals the 'world's first' 750 Hz gaming monitor at CES; ➁ The Koorui G7 features a TN panel with Quantum Dot technology; ➂ The monitor is set to debut at CES 2025 with mass production planned.
➀ Raspberry Pi is popular among gamers for retro console emulation; ➁ SilvestreDesignLab creates a 3D printable GameCube case for Raspberry Pi; ➂ The case is open-source and compatible with multiple Raspberry Pi models.
➀ The System76 Thelio Astra achieves a world record in Cinebench 2024 with a 128-core Ampere Altra Max CPU; ➁ The system, designed for automotive software developers, starts at $3,299 and goes up to nearly $25,000; ➂ Despite its performance, the system faces limitations with PCIe 4.0, DDR4, and single-core performance.
➀ LG offers a significant discount on the 32-inch gaming monitor; ➁ The monitor features a 165 Hz IPS panel and QHD resolution; ➂ The price has been reduced from $299 to $210 with a promo code.
➀ Asus ZenWiFi BT8 offers strong performance at a reasonable price; ➁ Features Wi-Fi 7 technology and supports 2.5G backhaul; ➂ AsusWRT 5.0 software platform provides a customizable interface with free security software.
➀ ASRock launches two new 520Hz gaming monitors; ➁ The monitors offer 1080p resolution and 520 Hz refresh rate; ➂ The key difference between the two models is in their stands and connectivity.