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This is Intel’s best-selling desktop CPU right now, and it’s probably not the one you think

AMD might be largely making a mockery of Intel in the latest sales charts, but there's one chip from the latter that strikes just the right balance.
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MSI readies Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld with lower-cost Intel Arc G3 chip, according to leak

Picking up an MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ could be a little easier on the wallet thanks to a potential new model with a slightly less-powerful Intel chip.
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500F beats 5500 non-F by up to 16% in first gaming benchmarks

Early AMD Ryzen 5 5500F tests show a 3-16% frame rate uplift compared to the Ryzen 5 5500, thanks to its higher clock speed and faster PCIe support.
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Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update breaks audio on some PCs, but there is a workaround

Microsoft has confirmed multiple audio-related bugs caused by its Windows 11 KB5124008 update, resulting in audio loss on some USB devices.
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Steam Frame release appears imminent, as lottery reservations look set for September 17

A recent leak claims Steam Frame orders could ship out from September 17, with Valve randomising the order it fulfils reservations for the VR headset.
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This Steam Controller mod translates PC audio into haptics, so you can feel sound in real-time

LiveHaptics quaintly translates your PC audio into vibrations for the Steam Controller, but could enhance immersion for deaf gamers too.
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Nvidia just updated the G-Sync Pulsar firmware, claims it’s now like using a 1,000Hz monitor

Nvidia releases G-Sync Pulsar firmware 1.1.10, claiming improved motion clarity at 240Hz and 360Hz, while maintaining high brightness and low latency.
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MSI just launched a new DDR4 motherboard for AMD CPUs, supporting 2.5Gb LAN and Wi-Fi 6E

The MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk WiFi is an AM4 motherboard with two M.2 slots, 5,100MT/s DDR4 memory support, and a range of I/O connections.
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AMD unveils a new Ryzen CPU that works with DDR4 RAM, and it has a bargain price

With a faster clock speed than the 5500 and a free cooler for under £100, AMD's Ryzen 5 5500F offers a lifeline to anyone looking to build a budget PC.
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