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AMD just unveiled a 256-core Zen 6 CPU, with eight CCDs and two I/O dies

AMD’s upcoming Zen 6 Epyc Venice CPU package layout appears in advertising material, showing eight Zen 6 core complex dies.

Microsoft just brought four OG Xbox games to PC, with more console classics to come

This early release brings Microsoft's Xbox Backward Compatiibility emulation tech to the PC, complete with several graphical enhancements.

Microsoft leaks AMD Zen 6 Epyc CPUs will arrive with 5GHz+ frequencies

AMD 6th Gen Epyc CPUs will boast clock speeds north of 5GHz, according to Microsoft, making for a gen-on-gen boost of at least 35%.

Philips launches a new 4K QD-OLED monitor for an enticingly modest price

Philips unveils the Evnia 32M2N6901A monitor, offering a 32in 4K QD-OLED panel for just under £650.

Steam Deck sales estimated to have plummeted by up to 82% after price rise

Valve may now only be shipping around 3,000 Steam Decks a week, down from a mighty 18,000 last year, according to new sales analysis.

SSD pricing chaos could end in 2027, as NAND supply outpaces demand

Market analysis from TrendForce points to NAND flash supply growth outpacing market demand in 2027, easing in the second half of the year.

This modder made a fanless Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU cooler with a mammoth 2.5kg heatsink

Running a passively-cooled RTX 4060 is no mean feat, with this mod requiring a massive 2.5kg extruded block of aluminium.

Nvidia unveils DLSS 5 game developer controls, stressing it respects artistic intent

While DLSS 5 can be transformative, Nvidia is keen to highlight that game developers have plenty of control over the feature's effects.

Modder straps AIO cooler and 11 fans to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, temperature plummets by 33°C

With a 360mm AIO cooler, plus eight extra fans, the average and GPU hotspot temperatures fell by around 30°C. The boost to frame rates is tiny, though.