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Steam Machine Hampered by Single-Channel RAM

Steam Machine Hampered by Single-Channel RAM

Gamers Nexus testing reveals Valve’s Steam Machine suffers notable performance losses due to single-channel DDR5 RAM, with up to 19.4% gains in productivity and 15% in gaming workloads when upgraded to dual-channel memory—though users may face compatibility headaches when swapping RAM.

Corsair 2800X RS-R ARGB Micro-ATX Case Offers Premium Features in a Space-Saving Design

Corsair 2800X RS-R ARGB Micro-ATX Case Offers Premium Features in a Space-Saving Design

Corsair has unveiled the 2800X RS-R ARGB microATX case, a compact yet feature-rich chassis available in black or white that supports full-sized GPUs, advanced cooling, and customizable RGB lighting, making it an affordable and flexible choice for PC builders and system integrators.

(PR) AMD Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory-on-Package SoCs Feature Up to 32 GB of Integrated LPDDR5X

(PR) AMD Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory-on-Package SoCs Feature Up to 32 GB of Integrated LPDDR5X

AMD has unveiled its Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory on Package (MoP) adaptive SoCs, integrating up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory for up to 288GB/s bandwidth in a compact form factor, targeting high-bandwidth, space-constrained applications in AI, networking, and defense, with enhanced security, long lifecycle support, and accelerated time-to-market.

SteamOS Beta Update Introduces Patch for dGPU VRAM Management

SteamOS Beta Update Introduces Patch for dGPU VRAM Management

Valve’s latest SteamOS Beta update 3.8.20 brings Natalie Vock’s acclaimed VRAM management patches—originally designed to boost performance on low-VRAM dGPUs—to the Steam Deck and other SteamOS devices, promising smoother gameplay, improved stability, and a major Mesa graphics driver upgrade.

Kingmax Introduces PQ4442 M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD in the M.2-2242 Form Factor

Kingmax Introduces PQ4442 M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD in the M.2-2242 Form Factor

Kingmax has launched its new PQ4442 M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSDs in a compact 2242 form factor, offering up to 2 TB capacity, high sequential speeds, and 3-year warranties, targeting users seeking fast storage in space-constrained devices.

GIGABYTE Officially Unveils the X870 AORUS Infinity Motherboard

GIGABYTE Officially Unveils the X870 AORUS Infinity Motherboard

GIGABYTE has officially launched the X870 AORUS Infinity Socket AM5 motherboard, a high-end, test-bench-optimized ATX board designed for competitive overclockers, featuring advanced power delivery, extensive USB and network connectivity, and unique layout choices tailored for extreme memory and CPU performance.

Swissbit Introduces A2000 PCIe SSD Series

Swissbit Introduces A2000 PCIe SSD Series

Swissbit has launched the A2000 PCIe SSD series, a high-performance, industrial-grade storage solution featuring PCIe Gen 4 speeds, advanced security, robust power-loss protection, and in-house BiCS8 3D TLC NAND, designed for demanding applications such as edge AI, enterprise servers, and critical infrastructure.

Estimated PS6 hardware cost exceeds $900.

Estimated PS6 hardware cost exceeds $900.

With the PlayStation 6 expected to launch in 2028 amid a persistent RAM crisis, new leaks suggest the console’s base model could cost consumers up to $899—raising concerns that next-gen gaming may become more expensive than ever.

FSR 4.1 Performance on RDNA 3 Significantly Slower Than FSR 3.1, According to AMD

FSR 4.1 Performance on RDNA 3 Significantly Slower Than FSR 3.1, According to AMD

A recent ComputerBase analysis reveals that while AMD’s new FSR 4.1 upscaling technology boosts performance over native rendering on RDNA 3 GPUs, it actually lags behind its predecessor, FSR 3.1, by up to 14.5% in some modes—highlighting notable regressions and hardware limitations for current Radeon graphics cards.

(PR) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 Now Offered with 320W Total System Power and New ROG Nebula Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) Displays

(PR) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 Now Offered with 320W Total System Power and New ROG Nebula Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) Displays

ASUS Republic of Gamers has unveiled the 2026 ROG Strix SCAR 18, a powerhouse laptop featuring Intel’s Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, and the world’s first 18-inch 4K 240 Hz mini-LED display, now available for pre-order and designed to deliver desktop-class performance for gamers, creators, and power users.

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