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AOC’s new budget gaming monitor hits 260Hz for a surprisingly low price

The AOC Gaming 25G4ZR targets esports players, promising a 260Hz overclocked refresh rate and FHD resolution for just £129.99

Yikes, AMD EXPO ULL RAM debuts at $1,099, and that’s just for a 32GB CL26 kit

AMD EXPO Ultra Low Latency memory hits retail with G.Skill’s Trident Z5 NeoX DDR5 series, offering much tighter tertiary timings but at a huge premium.

Steam Frame compatibility ratings have appeared on two Valve games

Day of Defeat and Portal 2 have received an official Steam Frame compatibility rating from Valve.

PlayStation 6 reportedly now costs Sony $960 to make, as RAM and storage prices bite hard

The cost of materials needed to make the PS6 has reportedly climbed by $200 in just three months, and that's before you factor in any sales margins.

52-core Intel Nova Lake CPU could draw over 474W, according to leak

Flagship Intel Nova Lake CPU may pull 474W during its short-duration PL2 boost mode, so it may well need some serious cooling power.

Lenovo says RAM prices will “probably never” return to 2025 levels

Lenovo has issued a 'RAMageddon Survival Guide' and says we should expect a "new normal" for RAM prices from 2030 onwards.

Scalpers are hoarding AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition CPUs, now selling for over $600

AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D 12th Anniversary Edition CPU vanishes from stores, as scalpers grab all stock to resell it for nearly double the price.

Microsoft is extending Windows 10 security updates for another year, until October 2027

Microsoft pushes its Windows 10 ESU program by another year, to give users more time to transition to Windows 11, and compatible devices.

Valve changes Steam Machine 4K performance claims on the sly

Claims of 4K/60fps performance have fallen away, with Valve now describing the Steam Machine's capabilities as "up to 4K" in games.