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Philips launches world’s first triple-mode IPS gaming monitor, reaching up to 540Hz

Philips unveils its M4 gaming monitor lineup, offering easy switching between 2560x1440 at 275Hz, 1920x1080 at 360Hz, and 1280x720 at 540Hz.

Microsoft may let you digitise physical Xbox games, softening blow of digital-only consoles

Microsoft will reportedly allow players to digitise Xbox physical games, with licenses tied to each disc, hinting that next-gen consoles may be digital-only.

Noctua refreshes product roadmap, with next-gen CPU coolers, new PSUs, and more

There's plenty in the works at Noctua to keep both CPUs and humans cool, alongside new power supplies and other components.

Steam Machine would be 15.3% faster in Baldur’s Gate 3 if it didn’t have single-channel memory

Valve’s Steam Machine leaves some performance on the table in CPU-heavy games, as shown by tests using dual-channel DDR5 RAM.

Arctic’s new Freezer 4U-Altra can cool a 350W server CPU while consuming just 2.88W

Arctic introduces Freezer 4U-Altra direct-touch CPU air cooler for LGA4926 servers and workstations with a hefty launch discount.

Nvidia potentially cans GeForce RTX 5050 9GB as RTX 3060 12GB takes centre stage

There likely won't be a GeForce RTX 5050 9GB refresh after all, as we head deep into 2026 without any new 50 Series GPU releases to speak of.

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.