Getting hold of the latest and greatest graphics card is almost always a challenge, thanks to scalpers, and the recent market hasn’t been much different. Users are eager to get their hands on the new RTX 5000 and RX 9000 series GPUs, but finding a readily available supply is far from typical.However, Damien Mason over atClub386has noticed one vendor taking steps to manage their GPU supply in a way that directly impacts scalpers' ability to swoop in and raid available stock....

Despite media reports that AMD has delayed its Ryzen 5000XT processors, AMD toldTom’s Hardwarethat the Ryzen 9 5900XT and the Ryzen 7 5800XT will launch as scheduled. The chipmaker had previously slated the5000XT launch for July, meaning the chips should be available at retail tomorrow. “There has been no change to the sales embargo of the 5000XT,“anAMD representative confirmed toTom’s Hardware. Fueled by an updated product listing at B&H Photo Video, several media outlets reported today that AMD’s Ryzen 5000XT had been delayed....

AMD has released a new firmware update for the AM5 platform, aimed at its upcoming Ryzen 9000 CPUs armed with 3D-VCache technology.Harukaze5719shared on X that AGESA ComboAM5 1.2.0.2a comes with performance optimizations forRyzen 9000X3Dchips. What these optimizations are specifically remains a mystery, but they will undoubtedly improve Ryzen 9000X3D’s performance over previous firmware revisions. Most of AMD’s board partners, including MSI, Gigabyte, and ASRock, have pushed out BIOS updates featuring ComboAM5 1....

AMD has announced that buyers can find the RX 7900 XT for $749 and the RX 7900 GRE in China for $549, which seems to be a response toNvidia’s RTX 40 Super series launch. AMD isn’t cutting MSRP for the 7900 XT, but rather implementing a “special promotional pricing program for select etailers and retailers this quarter.” We can already see prices for individual 7900 XT models falling by a considerable amount....

An engineering sample of the upcoming 16-core Zen 5 AMD Ryzen 9 9950X ‘Granite Ridge’ processor appears to have been benchmarked in AIDA64. The results were shared by Anandtech Forum user igor_kavinsky, who cites another user as the owner of the CPU, and credited himself as simply sharing the info in his original Zen 5 speculationthread. In the original AIDA64 interface screenshots, the test notes the score of “16x Granite Ridge HT” came just under “32x Ryzen Threadripper” in both FP32 and FP64 results....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Anycubic Kobra S1 a Core XY machine with multicolor capabilities that I really want to love, but brings me to tears every time I run a four color print. It’s heated “ACE” spool holder is awesome, and the machine is very dependable. But the slicer needs work, as won’t tell me how much material It’s going to waste, which makes setting up prints extremely difficult. Four Color “ACE” with built-in dryer...

The Apple Touch Bar received generally negative reviews, but it seems it was a good idea with poor execution. So, ENIAC built one as a standalone device, making it a fully customizable and adaptive shortcut bar. This nearly 10-inch aluminum bar with a 2K AMOLED display connects to your computer, tablet, or phone via a USB-C cable, giving you almost every shortcut you can imagine. ENIAC Co-Founder Ray Wenting shared a videoX (formerly Twitter)showing the Flexbar working as a media controller and visualizer, but it can do so much more than that....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict Priced well and packed with an attractive list of features, the B860I Lightning is a striking option in the budget Mini-ITX space, though its competitors offer more if you value Wi-Fi 7. Good looks ‘Only’ Wi-Fi 6E Last-gen audio codec Why you may trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test....

The Astro A10 is a popular pick for budget gaming headsets. Whether you use a PC, Playstation, or an Xbox, this headset easily connects to all these devices with its 3.5 mm audio jack. However, Astro A10’s microphone can sometimes malfunction and not pick up audio. This is usually due to issues like improper cable connections, muted or disabled microphones, or bugs and glitches. If your Astro A10 is newly out of the box, improper cable connection is likely the cause for your microphone not working....

Asus has accidentally released the list of ROG-branded laptops based on next-generation AMD Ryzen 8050-series ‘Strix Point’ processors featuring the Zen 5 microarchitecture. As it turns out, Asus preps 14 laptops featuring Ryzen 8050-series ‘Strix Point’ CPUs and Nvidia GeForce RTX 40-series graphics. The list of AMD’s Ryzen 8050-series ‘Strix Point’-based laptops from Asus includes 14 machines that will ship with the company’sROG 240W compact plug adapter. The list of machines shipping with this power brick includes such Zen 4 and Zen 5-based systems as GA605WV, GA605WU, GA605WI, GA403UV, GA403UU, GA403UI, FA608WV, FA608WU, FA608WI, FA401WV, FA401WU, FA401WI, FA401UV, FA401UU, FA401UI, M7606WV, M7606WU, HN7306WV, HN7306WU, and HN7306WI....

MicrosoftGaming CEO Phil Spencer said late last year that anXbox gaming handheld was years away. However, that doesn’t mean other OEMs are not working on building one with the approval of the Redmond software giant. According toThe Verge’s sources, Microsoft is working to unify Xbox and Windows as a single platform, and Asus is one of its launch partners for this effort. As for the OEM, it’s working on Project Kennan — the codename for a gaming handheld that will likely benefit from Redmond’s efforts with the possibility of launching this year....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict Asus' TUF Gaming A14 feels premium, looks grown-up, and delivers great battery life for non-gaming tasks. Barely bigger or heavier than an ultrabook Great battery life Understated design Ryzen 8000 CPU is about to be outdated Disappointing speakers Why you can trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test....

If you want a lot of storage, for a reasonable amount of money, and it doesn’t have to be lightning-fast, then there’s still a place for older HDD backup drives in your inventory. With a USB 3.0 connection, you have access to the 5Gbps bus bandwidth of the USB 3.0 standard, not the speediest of backup options, but it is one of the most cost-effective. Take advantage of the following deal at Newegg and save $30 off of the cost of theSeagate Expansion 14TB External HDD - at only $179....