LoginAMD's Ryzen 9850X3D is out next week – at a price that makes it a seriously tempting CPU for gamers
23 January 2026 at 18:00
AMD reveals Ryzen 9850X3D costs $499, dispelling rumors that gaming champ CPU would be really expensive.
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- AMD's Ryzen 9850X3D is out next week – at a price that makes it a seriously tempting CPU for gamers
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- AMD's Ryzen 9850X3D is out next week – at a price that makes it a seriously tempting CPU for gamers
AMD's Ryzen 9850X3D is out next week – at a price that makes it a seriously tempting CPU for gamers
23 January 2026 at 18:00
AMD reveals Ryzen 9850X3D costs $499, dispelling rumors that gaming champ CPU would be really expensive.
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- 'We have initiated an immediate internal review': Asus responds to worries about AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPUs dying in its motherboards
'We have initiated an immediate internal review': Asus responds to worries about AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPUs dying in its motherboards
23 January 2026 at 16:01
Following past issues with ASRock motherboards, we're now seeing an uptick in reports of problems with Asus boards.
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- 'We have initiated an immediate internal review': Asus responds to worries about AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPUs dying in its motherboards
'We have initiated an immediate internal review': Asus responds to worries about AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPUs dying in its motherboards
23 January 2026 at 16:01
Following past issues with ASRock motherboards, we're now seeing an uptick in reports of problems with Asus boards.
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- There's still no sign of the Nvidia RTX 5080 32GB despite rumors – and a fresh claim suggests a worrying possibility
There's still no sign of the Nvidia RTX 5080 32GB despite rumors – and a fresh claim suggests a worrying possibility
2 January 2026 at 17:45
Fresh rumors suggest Nvidia RTX 5080 32GB was initially set for cloud gaming only, and that's a worrying sign for any potential launch.
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- High-end PC gaming is in big trouble, thanks to AI – and RTX 5090 price hikes are prime examples
High-end PC gaming is in big trouble, thanks to AI – and RTX 5090 price hikes are prime examples
2 January 2026 at 15:38
Gaming GPU price hikes are about to be obscene, and the RTX 5090 is a prime example.
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- There's still no sign of the Nvidia RTX 5080 32GB despite rumors – and a fresh claim suggests a worrying possibility
There's still no sign of the Nvidia RTX 5080 32GB despite rumors – and a fresh claim suggests a worrying possibility
2 January 2026 at 17:45
Fresh rumors suggest Nvidia RTX 5080 32GB was initially set for cloud gaming only, and that's a worrying sign for any potential launch.
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- High-end PC gaming is in big trouble, thanks to AI – and RTX 5090 price hikes are prime examples
High-end PC gaming is in big trouble, thanks to AI – and RTX 5090 price hikes are prime examples
2 January 2026 at 15:38
Gaming GPU price hikes are about to be obscene, and the RTX 5090 is a prime example.
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- Larian Studios CEO says RAM crisis will affect game development – but I think it's actually a blessing in disguise
Larian Studios CEO says RAM crisis will affect game development – but I think it's actually a blessing in disguise
18 December 2025 at 17:38
Baldur's Gate 3 maker suggests RAM crisis will impact game development, but I don't think that's a bad thing at all.
Get this speedy Crucial X9 2TB Portable SSD for £105.99 at Amazon
18 December 2025 at 12:43
The Crucial X9 2TB Portable SSD is discounted down to £105.99 at Amazon but it's a limited-time deal
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- Larian Studios CEO says RAM crisis will affect game development – but I think it's actually a blessing in disguise
Larian Studios CEO says RAM crisis will affect game development – but I think it's actually a blessing in disguise
18 December 2025 at 17:38
Baldur's Gate 3 maker suggests RAM crisis will impact game development, but I don't think that's a bad thing at all.
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- Uh-oh — Nvidia could drastically reduce supply of its RTX 5000 gaming GPUs in 2026, cutting production by up to 40%
Uh-oh — Nvidia could drastically reduce supply of its RTX 5000 gaming GPUs in 2026, cutting production by up to 40%
18 December 2025 at 00:00
Nvidia is rumored to be cutting supply of RTX 5000 models by 30% to 40% in the first half of 2026.
The RAM crisis will be a disaster for gaming laptops — here’s why
16 December 2025 at 00:00
Gaming laptops and pre-built systems are in trouble, as we may see more 8GB configurations as a result of RAM price hikes.
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- Looking for a cheap SSD? Don't wait – Samsung could stop producing budget models soon
Looking for a cheap SSD? Don't wait – Samsung could stop producing budget models soon
15 December 2025 at 13:37
SSD price rises could hit budget drives hard, so buy now, don't wait – and there's more RAM misery in the cards too.
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- It’s a great time to buy an eGPU – and UGreen’s new Razer rival has two major tricks up its sleeve
It’s a great time to buy an eGPU – and UGreen’s new Razer rival has two major tricks up its sleeve
15 December 2025 at 11:54
UGreen is taking the fight to Razer and other eGPU dock manufacturers, with the new Linkstation eGPU dock launching in China.
The RAM crisis will be a disaster for gaming laptops — here’s why
16 December 2025 at 00:00
Gaming laptops and pre-built systems are in trouble, as we may see more 8GB configurations as a result of RAM price hikes.
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- Looking for a cheap SSD? Don't wait – Samsung could stop producing budget models soon
Looking for a cheap SSD? Don't wait – Samsung could stop producing budget models soon
15 December 2025 at 13:37
SSD price rises could hit budget drives hard, so buy now, don't wait – and there's more RAM misery in the cards too.
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- Some Windows 11 apps have a massive RAM problem – and this app is the worst offender
Some Windows 11 apps have a massive RAM problem – and this app is the worst offender
8 December 2025 at 18:43
Amid a RAM crisis, Discord and a few other applications using Chromium and the Electron framework are causing RAM spikes for PC users.
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- Some Windows 11 apps have a massive RAM problem – and this app is the worst offender
Some Windows 11 apps have a massive RAM problem – and this app is the worst offender
8 December 2025 at 18:43
Amid a RAM crisis, Discord and a few other applications using Chromium and the Electron framework are causing RAM spikes for PC users.
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- If this Nvidia VRAM rumor is true, it'd be disastrous news for some graphics card makers – and all PC gamers
If this Nvidia VRAM rumor is true, it'd be disastrous news for some graphics card makers – and all PC gamers
28 November 2025 at 13:30
I'm starting to despair for the future of GPUs, as a rumor that Nvidia may stop supplying partners with VRAM could be really bad news.
