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• PinnedGiveaway: 12 Winners Will Score MONTECH NX400 and NX600 CPU CoolersTwelve lucky TweakTown members and newsletter subscribers will each win a MONTECH NX400 or NX600 CPU air cooler in black or white!Aug 20, 2026 6:45 PM CDT
• The Blood of Dawnwalker won't hit 60 FPS on any console, PS5 Pro tops out at 40 FPSThe Blood of Dawnwalker caps at 40 FPS on PS5 Pro even on performance mode, and unfortunately won't reach 60 FPS on any current console.Aug 22, 2026 3:15 PM CDT
• AMD claws back ground against Intel in the CPU market, climbs to 35% share in desktop CPUsAMD hit 34.9% desktop CPU share in Q2 2026, gaining ground on Intel even as the overall desktop market shrank more than 20% year over year.Aug 22, 2026 2:40 PM CDT
• GTA 6 leaks have reportedly led to a morale drop at Rockstar, with Netflix frustrated as wellRockstar staff morale has reportedly dropped after recent GTA 6 leaks, according to Jason Schreier, with Netflix also said to be frustrated.Aug 22, 2026 3:40 PM CDT
• Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition Console is priced at $900, arrives November 2026Microsoft's translucent green Xbox Series X25 is reportedly priced at $900, arriving in November 2026 with a $100 premium over the standard console.Aug 22, 2026 1:40 PM CDT
• Dave Bautista officially cast as Kratos in Amazon's 'God of War' TV Series, replaces Ryan HurstDave Bautista is officially the new Kratos in Amazon's God of War series, stepping in after Ryan Hurst's on-set injury forced a recast.Aug 21, 2026 4:10 PM CDT
• Redditor receives not one but TWO empty boxes of Ryzen 5 9600X from AmazonA PC shop owner on Reddit says he got an empty Ryzen 5 9600X box from Amazon, refunded it, ordered a replacement, and got a second empty box!Aug 22, 2026 2:15 PM CDT
• PlayStation 6 handheld not expected to stay under $600, warns leakerProminent AMD leaker says a $600 PS6 handheld isn't possible right now, blaming LPDDR memory prices that have been squeezed by AI data center demand.Aug 21, 2026 2:50 PM CDT
• AMD confirms the Radeon RX 9050 4GB will have a tiny 64-bit bus and just 16MB Infinity CacheAMD's confirmed specs for the Radeon RX 9050 4GB reveal a 64-bit bus and 16MB cache, cut in half from the 8GB card in every meaningful way.Aug 21, 2026 2:20 PM CDT
• Take-Two begins the hunt for GTA 6 leaker CyberLeek, subpoenas Microsoft and DiscordSomeone has a 6-star wanted level right now as Take-Two has filed federal subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord, demanding user data.Aug 21, 2026 3:30 PM CDT
• FSR 4 Frame Generation suffers from frame pacing issues causing the tech to be borderline unusableFSR 4 Frame Generation was tested with slow motion cameras, revealing severe jittering problems as frames are displayed on screen.Aug 21, 2026 1:25 PM CDT
• STALKER 2 receives massive performance boost with new 2.0 update, game gets upgraded to Unreal Engine 5.5.4Stalker 2 patch 2.0 has been released featuring a massive engine upgrade from Unreal Engine 5.1 to 5.5.4, helping boost FPS by over 30% on an RTX 5080.Aug 21, 2026 10:15 AM CDT
• Intel 'Nova-Lake-S' 28-core CPU with bLLC reportedly draws 296W at PL2Per a new leak, Intel's flagship 28-core Nova Lake-S bLLC chip may draw 296W at PL2, a huge jump in power draw from the Core Ultra 9 285K.Aug 21, 2026 1:45 PM CDT
• RayNeo announces new iO Smart Glasses and GT Series with 'cinema-grade' displayThe new RayNeo iO Smart Glasses and RayNeo GT Series deliver all-day AI-powered AR and a portable Dolby Vision cinematic experience.Aug 21, 2026 2:03 AM CDT
• IQUNIX launches premium EC75 Hall Effect keyboard with 0.01mm Rapid TriggerThe IQUNIX EC75 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard 75% sports a sturdy and robust aluminum build with premium 'Diamond Pro' Hall Effect magnetic switches.Aug 21, 2026 1:29 AM CDT
• Sandisk NAS 800 NVMe SSD delivers PCIe Gen5 speeds for demanding NAS environmentsThe new Sandisk NAS 800 NVMe SSD and Sandisk NAS 800 NVMe SSD Series are purpose-built for modern NAS environments and performance-intensive workloads.Aug 21, 2026 2:36 AM CDT
• Beyerdynamic announces new affordable MMX 100 and MMX 130 wireless gaming headsets with studio-grade soundBeyerdynamic's new MMX 100 wireless and MMX 130 wireless gaming headsets are designed to deliver studio-grade sound and comfort at an affordable price.Aug 21, 2026 12:33 AM CDT
• AMD's latest Radeon driver adds support for Star Wars Zero Company, Call of Duty, and Radeon RX 9050 4GB GPUAMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.8.1 adds support for the new Radeon RX 9050 4GB GPU as well as the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta.Aug 20, 2026 11:59 PM CDT
• AVerMedia announces new pro-grade HDMI capture devices with up to 4K RGB24 True Color supportThe new GC531 Streamer Ultra (Black) and GC535 Streamer ULTRA 2.1 (White) are built for professional-grade capture and 24/7 reliability.Aug 21, 2026 12:56 AM CDT
• GTA 6 appears to have leaked from Rockstar India, also suspected to be a PC versionLeaked GTA 6 footage appears to be from a PC build, not a console devkit, with separate rumors pointing to Rockstar India as the source.Aug 20, 2026 3:20 PM CDT
• Xbox struggles to move physical discs, accounts for only 4% of disc sales in the US this yearNew Circana data shows Xbox made up just 4% of new physical game sales in the US this year, with Nintendo running away with the rest.Aug 20, 2026 2:45 PM CDT
• Razer's new Huntsman is the 'world's first low-profile analog optical esports keyboard'The new Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Low-profile Tenkeyless 8KHz delivers premium esports performance with low-profile switches and keycaps.Aug 20, 2026 11:27 PM CDT
• Modder manages to run DOOM on a 16-year-old Canon EOS 550D DSLR CameraA developer got Doom running on a 16-year-old Canon DSLR camera, complete with sound and save states, using the camera buttons as controls.Aug 20, 2026 1:40 PM CDT
• Leaked Steam Frame unboxing video hints at an imminent launchValve accidentally leaked its own Steam Frame unboxing videos through a client update, and the polish suggests the launch is closer than we thought.Aug 20, 2026 1:15 PM CDT
• Samsung Foundry raises manufacturing prices, may impact the Nintendo Switch 2Samsung just hiked its contract chip manufacturing prices by up to 15% as AI demand overflows, and the Switch 2 might feel it too.Aug 20, 2026 2:15 PM CDT
• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 will run on a GPU with only 3GB of VRAMThe Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta kicks off this weekend, with Activision recommending at least a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or Radeon RX 6700 XT to play.Aug 20, 2026 3:04 AM CDT
• LG unveils FLiPP, its 'dream next-generation OLED technology'LG is innovating OLED manufacturing with something called FLiPP, and it's going to lead to brighter, more durable, and more affordable OLED displays.Aug 20, 2026 2:28 AM CDT
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's PC Shader Compilation will run before you even launch the gameCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will implement a new Shader Preloading feature that runs the shader compilation process before you launch the game.Aug 20, 2026 3:33 AM CDT
• Windows 11 is finally adding per-app controls for desktop programs accessing your microphone, camera, and locationWindows 11 is adding enhanced per-app privacy controls for desktop programs accessing your microphone, camera, and location settings.Aug 20, 2026 1:31 AM CDT
• PlayStation is rebooting Horizon Hunters Gathering to be a traditional co-op game and not a live-service thingPlayStation live-service game Horizon Hunters Gathering is reportedly going back to the drawing board after some disastrous playtests.Aug 20, 2026 12:58 AM CDT
• AMD on track for a 20X increase in AI rack-scale energy efficiency by 2030AMD says that two of its AI data center racks in 2030 will deliver the same compute as 570 racks from 2024, delivering massive efficiency gains.Aug 20, 2026 1:55 AM CDT
• Seasonic's new 1600W PSU is the first ATX power supply with 80 PLUS Ruby certificationSeasonic just claimed a first for ATX PSUs by hitting the toughest 80 PLUS efficiency tier yet, 80 PLUS Ruby, on a massive 1600W unit.Aug 19, 2026 3:20 PM CDT
• Thermal Grizzly is now selling a pre-delidded AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 with warrantyThermal Grizzly will sell you a delidded Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and back it with its own warranty, but that convenience costs over $500 extra at checkout.Aug 19, 2026 2:45 PM CDT
• Redditor grabs a Radeon RX 7900 XT for just $226, even when it appeared 'out of stock'A pricing mismatch let one buyer check out an out-of-stock GPU listing at Micro Center, landing a used RX 7900 XT for a little over $200.Aug 19, 2026 3:55 PM CDT
• SteamOS now works on the Intel Arc B580 without workarounds on the latest betaYouTuber discovers that the Arc B580 finally works on the latest SteamOS 3.9 beta without any installation workarounds and achieves playable FPS in games.Aug 19, 2026 9:50 AM CDT
• GeForce RTX 3080 cards with 20GB of VRAM are being sold in second-hand marketsModders are now selling GeForce RTX 3080 20GB graphics cards on second-hand markets in China, doubling the memory capacity to improve performance.Aug 19, 2026 3:29 AM CDT
• Intel Core Ultra 9 4950K leaked as Nova Lake-S flagship with 28 coresIntel's next Core Ultra flagship just leaked with 28 cores, a new naming scheme, and benchmark scores that beat every current desktop CPU.Aug 19, 2026 2:00 PM CDT
• Hydra unlocks VRAM overclocking and 125% power limits for all GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUsHydra is a tool for extreme overclockers and a new update is set to give all GeForce RTX 50 Series owners more control over memory and power.Aug 19, 2026 1:33 AM CDT
• ASRock DeskMeet X300 build significantly outperforms the Steam Machine for the same priceHardware Unboxed builds its own Steam Machine killer for the same $1,050 asking price using the ASRock DeskMeet X300 barebones mini PC.Aug 19, 2026 1:04 AM CDT
• Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme outpaces Intel's Panther Lake by up to 87%It's a head-to-head processor showdown between Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, Intel's Core Ultra X9 388H, and AMD's Ryzen AI 9 465.Aug 19, 2026 2:29 AM CDT
• GTA 6 gameplay leaks ahead of its big reveal, showcasing full map, six-star wanted level, and moreAlleged gameplay from Grand Theft Auto 6 has leaked ahead of its big Netflix unveiling, with two clips presenting quite a bit of new info on the game.Aug 18, 2026 11:56 PM CDT
• US Army is giving soldiers time off to play GTA 6 as an incentiveA Georgia Army battalion is reportedly offering soldiers four days off to go play GTA 6 if they re-enlist before the November launch.Aug 18, 2026 4:30 PM CDT
• Star Citizen livestream full of bugs, glitches, and performance issues raises fresh concerns about the $1 billion gameDuring a recent Star Citizen Live show with developer Cloud Imperium Games, an attempt to show the new co-op Siege of Orison mission goes horribly wrong.Aug 19, 2026 12:36 AM CDT
• Crucial offers a $250 refund for a RAM kit that costs $1,800, forgets to ship back the working moduleCrucial is again in the spotlight for warranty drama, as they offered a customer just $250 for a RAM kit that currently costs nearly $1,800!Aug 18, 2026 3:20 PM CDT
• Noctua has no plans to introduce RGB lighting or screens to its coolers, instead it wants to focus on raw performanceNoctua's chief product officer confirms that Noctua has no ambitions to introduce RGB lighting or LCD screens to its cooling products anytime soon.Aug 18, 2026 2:45 PM CDT
• GTA 6 nears $500 million in pre-order revenue with 77% sales on PS5, per analysisGTA 6 has reportedly already made nearly half a billion dollars in pre-orders, and PS5 owners are clearly leading the charge months before launch.Aug 18, 2026 3:55 PM CDT
• Diablo 4 is coming to the Switch 2 with both expansions in a special Age of Hatred CollectionAccording to new leaks and reports, Blizzard is bringing Diablo 4 to the Nintendo Switch 2 in a complete edition that includes both expansions.Aug 18, 2026 2:34 AM CDT
• CXMT DDR5 memory hits 9,000 MT/s speed milestone on AMD AM5 motherboardChinese CXMT memory has reached a new performance milestone: DDR5 9,000 MT/s speed on a COLORFUL iGame X870E VULCAN W OC motherboard.Aug 18, 2026 1:59 AM CDT
• Iconic N64 shooter GoldenEye 007 is getting a native PC portGoldenEye 007 for the N64 has been '100% decompiled,' paving the way for a native PC port that will let fans play the game without emulation.Aug 18, 2026 3:03 AM CDT
• Lexar's DRAM-less Thor Ultra series PCIe Gen 5 SSDs are built for desktop and laptop PC gamingLexar Thor Ultra PCIe Gen5x4 NVMe SSDs are built for performance and efficiency, with a DRAM-less design that fits the current memory-constrained market.Aug 18, 2026 12:56 AM CDT
• Gaming monitors are next in line for a price hike as manufacturers can no longer absorb costsKTC and AOC are warning that gaming monitor prices are set to rise as rising component costs and the memory shortage spread to displays.Aug 17, 2026 7:32 PM CDT
• Sony says PlayStation 6 release date and pricing are still up in the airSony CEO Hiroki Totoki said that when it comes to the PlayStation 6, the release date and price are still up in the air due to the memory crisis.Aug 18, 2026 1:32 AM CDT
• ChatGPT can now build a timeline of everything you do on your MacThe opt-in Computer History feature avoids screenshots and recordings, though OpenAI warns the resulting files are stored as unencrypted plain text.Aug 17, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
• Redditor finds a working RTX 2080 Super in the dump, gets a huge free upgradeA Redditor says he pulled a working RTX 2080 Super from a local dump, turning it into a huge free upgrade over his ancient MSI HD 6950.Aug 17, 2026 3:30 PM CDT
• Linux 7.2 makes TSC support mandatory for x86 CPUs, but it's not like Windows 11's TPM 2.0 checkLinux 7.2 now requires x86 CPUs to support TSC, ending legacy timing code without adding a Windows 11-style hardware block for modern PCs.Aug 17, 2026 7:06 PM CDT
• GPU Tweak III can now detect and shut down a PC when a 12V-2x6 graphics card goes over a certain current limitASUS introduces a new update to GPU Tweak III that enables auto shutdown if the current on a supported ASUS GPU goes beyond a predefined current limit.Aug 17, 2026 2:15 PM CDT
• CPS PCCOOLER unveils all-in-one modular PC where you can replace the display and upgrade its hardwareCPS PCCOOLER's new modular Fusion Core Series (FC300-CS) is an all-in-one desktop PC solution with an upgrade path that covers display, memory, and more.Aug 17, 2026 2:37 AM CDT
• Redditor sends a gaming laptop with 64GB RAM for repair, comes back with 32GB RAMA gaming laptop with 64GB of RAM went in for repair at Best Buy and came back with just 32GB of RAM, but not for the reason you think.Aug 17, 2026 2:55 PM CDT
• Intel will continue supplying Raptor Lake CPUs for 'years to come' thanks to the memory crisis'Going forward, 10nm products like Raptor Lake - that is a core part of the portfolio that I want to offer to people for years to come.'.Aug 17, 2026 12:58 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's next-gen 'Feynman' GPUs to be built with TSMC's 1.6 nm A16 processNVIDIA will skip TSMC's N2 or 2nm process for the 'Feynman' generation and go straight to the more advanced TSMC A16 1.6nm process.Aug 17, 2026 12:36 AM CDT
• NVIDIA and LG are building a next-generation humanoid robot that will make its debut at CES 2027LG and NVIDIA are partnering to accelerate the development of physical AI, which includes a full humanoid robot on track for a 2027 reveal.Aug 17, 2026 1:32 AM CDT
• SK Hynix is running out of SSD replacements, leaving customers with inadequate refundsSK Hynix is reportedly running out of replacement SSDs, leaving some customers with refunds that may no longer cover an equivalent drive.Aug 16, 2026 6:02 PM CDT
• Kingdom Hearts 4 reveals Pixar's Coco-inspired Land of the Dead world and late 2027 release windowKingdom Hearts 4 revealed Pixar's Coco-inspired Land of the Dead at D23, plus a late 2027 release window and new gameplay trailer.Aug 16, 2026 5:11 PM CDT
• OLED monitor shipments have doubled in a year, with ASUS as the global leaderTrendForce's latest research data shows that the global OLED monitor market continues to grow, with Q2 2026 delivering a 98% increase year-over-year.Aug 17, 2026 12:01 AM CDT
• Intel plans an entry-level Panther Lake chip with 4 Xe3 cores for handheldsIntel apparently has a smaller and cheaper Panther Lake chip in the works for handhelds, and the laptop version gives us a decent preview.Aug 16, 2026 3:45 PM CDT
• AMD denied any review samples for the Radeon RX 9050 because it's embarrassingAMD reportedly blocked review samples for the Radeon RX 9050, and once you see it lose to a three-year-old GPU, the reason becomes obvious.Aug 16, 2026 3:05 PM CDT
• Budget GPU shortages to get even worse in second half of 2026, warns PC PartnerIn a big surprise to no one, budget GPU shortages are now also getting worse, just as entry-level cards were supposed to be the safe pick.Aug 16, 2026 4:25 PM CDT
• Crucial refuses to send back a user's defective RAM, also denies warranty replacementCrucial accepted a warranty claim, then refused a replacement and denied returning the defective RAM, only offering a refund far below current prices.Aug 15, 2026 3:40 PM CDT
• Intel Razor Lake -AX will reportedly use Nova Lake CPU cores, and won't feature overclocking supportLeaker Jaykihn says Razor Lake-AX reuses Nova Lake's CPU cores and skips overclocking support, which might not be that big of a deal.Aug 15, 2026 2:58 PM CDT
• Killing physical discs will make digital games cheaper, according to a former Square Enix execA former Square Enix exec argues Sony ending PS5 discs could actually make PS Store prices cheaper, not more expensive, contrary to popular belief.Aug 15, 2026 4:15 PM CDT
• Steam Frame launch is 'just around the corner,' VR game developer confirmsA studio confirmed it's launching its VR shooter alongside the headset, joining other signs like FCC certification that a reveal is near.Aug 15, 2026 8:16 AM CDT
• Pokemon Pokopia becomes the Switch 2's second-best-selling exclusiveRoughly one in five Switch 2 owners now has a copy, with the game closing in on the record for best-selling Pokémon spin-off of all time.Aug 15, 2026 6:17 AM CDT
• Linux support is coming to the reworked Epic Games Launcher, new app will run on Tauri instead of Unreal EngineEpic Games has confirmed that development of a native Linux port of the Epic Games Launcher is underway as part of the launcher's massive rework.Aug 15, 2026 9:05 AM CDT
• Xbox Elite Series 3 controller gets leaked with a built-in screen, quickly gets taken downNew leaked photos show the unreleased Xbox Elite Series 3 controller with a tiny built-in screen, shortly before the Reddit post and its poster vanished.Aug 14, 2026 3:00 PM CDT
• Redditor improves his gaming laptop temps by 15C simply by changing the tableA Redditor incidentally found that swapping a wooden desk for a metal surface dropped gaming laptop temperatures by up to 15°C during gaming.Aug 14, 2026 2:20 PM CDT
• The Witcher multiplayer project dubbed 'Sirius' hit with a new round of layoffsCD Projekt Red has confirmed a new round of layoffs on Project Sirius, its Witcher multiplayer game, four years after it was first announced.Aug 14, 2026 3:35 PM CDT

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