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Update:AMD reached out to Tom’s Hardware to clarify that no claims about sales numbers were given at the event. There was discussion about strong demand for RX 9000 (and X3D), but the 200K claim was not a part of that conversation, according to AMD. The Benchlife page which seems to have been the original source of the claim has also been pulled.AMD recently announced that its first run of 200,000RX 9070-series GPUshas nearly sold out....

It is not a secret that it is close to impossible to get aRadeonRX 9070-series graphics card at MSRP in the U.S., and apparently customers in China are suffering from the same problem. Yeston, which is a relatively small supplier of graphics add-in-boards (AIBs), admits that supply of AMD’s RDNA 4 GPUs is unstable at this time, and says that it expects the situation to stabilize “after April” 🥰Hello everyone! Thank you for the support!...

Tom’s Hardware Verdict If you’re only interested in gaming, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the go-to chip for budget gaming builds, particularly for AM4 upgraders. AMD’s potent 3D V-Cache tech is phenomenal in gaming but does result in lower performance in some productivity applications, so be sure you’re aware of the trade-offs. Leading gaming performance at its price point Great pricing Low power consumption, excellent efficiency Support for AM4 upgrades...

Phoronix reportsthat driver updates for ATI’s ancient R300 through R500 seriesRadeonGPUs are being implemented into Linux this year. Despite their old age, the open-source community is keeping these GPUs alive with open-source drivers, enabling them to continue to run on modern Linux operating systems. The Linux driver update makes a change to NIR lowering, which is related to the vertex shaders. The driver update will be available this quarter in Mesa 24....

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory isworkingon a petawatt-class thulium laser that is said to be 10 times more efficient than the CO2 lasers used in EUV tools and could replace CO2 lasers in lithography systems many years down the road. The LLNL-led initiative will evaluate theBig Aperture Thulium (BAT) laser technologyto enhance EUV source efficiency by approximately tenfold compared to the current industry-standard CO2 lasers. This advancement could pave the way for a new generation of ‘beyond EUV’ lithography systems that produce chips quicker and with less power....

You need to swipe up your Apple Watch to open the Control Center, where you can access the flashlight, theater mode, internet connection, and many more. But, it is unfortunate when Apple Watch won’t swipe up, and you can’t reach out to these features and tools. The problem is mainly among the users who have updated their watch to the watchOS 8.5.1 version. Causes like an unresponsive application, an incompatible or wrongly applied screen protector, and accumulation of dirt or dust can also trigger the issue....

With Nvidia officiallyunveiling its new RTX 50-seriesatCES, Asus hasshared detailsof its updated GPU lineup. As with the previous generation, the company is rolling out ROG Strix, TUF, and Prime variants for the latest RTX 50-series graphics cards. However, the company is also introducing a new premium sub-series called the ROG Astral, which wasseen earlierin leaked listings. The ROG Astral series now stands as Asus’s flagship offering, available with the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080....

Plenty of olderRX 6000series graphics chips need to be sold, as Asus has launched another variant of theRX 6750 GRE10GB (via@momomo_uson X). Launched under Asus’s Atlas Shark or Megalodon brand, this new model of an old GPU features three fans and a dual BIOS switch that can toggle the card from performance to quiet mode. These are, of course, standard features for a card launched in 2024. What’s more interesting is that this is an RX 6750 GRE 10GB, whichAMD launched just over a year ago....

Those in the market for a new gaming laptop in the $1000 range should take a look at this offer from Best Buy on theAsus ROG Zephyrus G14gaming laptop. This laptop has a recommended price of $1599 but right now it’s marked down to just $1099. The laptop has everything you need for solid, low-to-mid-range gaming on the go, including RTX 4060 graphics, a Ryzen 9 8945HS CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and a 14-inch, 2880 x 1800 display....

Asus has two new glossy OLED monitors on the way - the new ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG and ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWG. If we take thefirm’s PRat face value, these new monitors have been precipitated by popular demand. It indicates that “gamers were quick to ask us for additional options” to theROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG, last year. So, here we are with a brace of new 32-inch glossy screen OLED models....

The newly released Intel’s 12th Generation Core CPUs bring a whole new level of performance and feature sets. That’s including support for DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0. But to benefit from them, you will need a major upgrade of your PC system. Among the changes required is getting a new motherboard with the LGA 1700 socket. In this in-depth guide, Ihave rounded up the best LGA 1700 motherboards. It also includes tips and insights on how to choose and buy the right board for your ideal build....

Staring at your screen for an extended period of time is one of the leading causes of eye strain. This eye strain can lead to eye irritation, itching, eye-ache, and even headaches. While a good rest will often refresh your eyes, it’s better to set your monitor settings to minimize such issues. In this article, we’ll discuss which settings are the best for your eyes. However, there’s no hard-and-fast rule. The proper way is to set the configuration that provides the most comfort to your eyes....

The man who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside of a Trump hotel on January 1st in Las Vegas used ChatGPT to plan his blast, according to new findings from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. In a recentpress conferenceby the police department and partners in the ATF and FBI, specific prompts submitted to ChatGPT were revealed, along with information that some specific prompts returned information that were crucial in planning the explosion....