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Gigabyte’s fancy Aorus Infinity GPUs reach store shelves, with a huge catch

Gigabyte’s RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5080 Aorus Infinity hit US stores, demanding between $315 and $900 above Nvidia’s official MSRP.

Nvidia RTX 5090 Astral owner builds a tool to shut down the PC before the 12V-2×6 cable burns

Nvidia RTX 5090 user creates a tool that reads the ROG Astral’s per-pin current sensors and shuts down the PC in case of an imbalance to avoid melting.

AOC unveils its first triple-mode gaming monitor offering 260Hz, 360Hz, and 500Hz refresh options

AOC launches the CQ32G4ZA, a 31.5in curved VA monitor that can switch between 260Hz at 1440p, 360Hz at 1080p, and 500Hz at 720p.

This retro Steam Deck mod triggers game startup using floppy disks

Modder creates Decky Links to launch Steam Deck games via floppy disks, QR codes, and NFC cards, simulating the nostalgia of physical media.

AMD announces IFA 2026 keynote, potentially setting the stage for Ryzen AI Max Pro 400 release

Jack Huynh, AMD SVP & GM of Computing & Graphics, will host the IFA 2026 opening keynote on September 4.

Modder transforms a storage NAS into a gaming PC, slotting the PSU in place of drive cages

Modder turns a six-bay NAS unit into a capable gaming PC by hanging an RTX 5060 on the side and swapping the drive bays for an SFX PSU.

MSI celebrates its 40th anniversary with lots of cool Draco dragon-themed hardware

MSI launches a full set of Draco Epic Edition products, including a dragon-themed motherboard, RTX 5080, AIO liquid cooler, and more.

This Steam Machine mod transforms the faceplate into a magnetic controller dock

A new Steam Machine faceplate mod transforms the bland front cover into a convenient controller charger/holder using 3D-printed parts.

Asus, Gigabyte, and MSI may increase their motherboard prices in Q3 2026

The big three Taiwanese manufacturer are reportedly on the brink of raising motherboard prices in the face of spiralling costs.