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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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Nvidia DLSS frame gen now works on GeForce RTX 20 GPUs, thanks to this mod

DLSS frame generation is shown running on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, but performance is currently slower than on an older mod that relied on FSR.
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Philips just announced a 34in ultrawide 200Hz gaming monitor with a built-in KVM

The Philips Evnia 34M2C5601QA sports a 1500R curve, and uses a VA panel with a resolution of 3440x1440, along with Ambiglow lighting.
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This Intel-backed overclocking tool promises performance boosts of up to 60%, but there’s a catch

Hypertune aims to boost CPU and GPU performance, while reducing any overhead from your operating system, but it isn't free.
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