24+ min ago (281+ words) Things can only get better. AMD has quietly listed the Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor in its 'Drivers and Downloads' section (via Gray). With this official mention, the existence of the product is all but confirmed, and if the new CPU does exist, it could be the next best processor for gamers in this generation of CPUs. AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with eight cores running at up to 5.20 GHz with a 96MB last level cache already offers formidable performance in games. It has even inspired our Editor-in-Chief to call it the best gaming CPU. A higher product number almost certainly means higher performance, unless we are dealing with an OEM-specific SKU designed for a particular system. Tom's Hardware has inquired about the new SKU, but due to the long weekend, we don't expect a quick response. Now that TSMC's advanced packaging technologies enable AMD to…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago (379+ words) The company claims to have doubled rendering performance and had demos running at ICCAD 2025. A Chinese vendor has shown what it calls the only mass-produced Imagination DXD-architecture graphics card currently on the market. The unveiling took place at the recent ICCAD 2025 in Chengdu. In a statement published on its website, Xiang Di Xian said the new card more than doubles the overall rendering performance of its predecessor, and ran a series of large-scale 3D graphics workloads throughout the event. The company also demonstrated digital-twin applications and next-generation techniques such as ray tracing and super-resolution. This is one of the first public demonstrations of Imagination's DXD architecture in production hardware. DXD is the company's high-performance GPU IP aimed at desktops and cloud-gaming infrastructure. It introduces native DirectX support to Imagination's roadmap and offers Feature Level 11_0 compliance, Vulkan, and OpenGL support, and a…...

2+ hour, 5+ min ago (687+ words) Defeat RAM pricing woes with a free CPU cooler and two free games Cyber Monday is upon us, and there are still PC hardware bargains aplenty. You might have noticed that there is something of a RAM apocalypse going on, with prices of DDR5 tracking upwards of 400% higher than they were just a few months ago. Building a PC in this economy is not for the faint-hearted. Luckily for you, Tom's Hardware eats PC hardware deals for breakfast. We're hooked up to a drip of discounts astride a database of hot hardware you wouldn't believe. To that end, we've scoured the internet, wringing every last possible dime out of a set of PC parts capable of 1440p performance on PC, without breaking the $1,500 mark. It wasn't easy (I'm looking at you, $274 of 32GB DDR5 RAM), but we did, in part thanks to the excellent…...

9+ hour, 36+ min ago (341+ words) Jowi Morales is a tech enthusiast with years of experience working in the industry. He's been writing with several tech publications since 2021, where he's been interested in tech hardware and consumer electronics. Insider channel users caught this bug before it went mainstream This isn't a critical security or performance issue, especially as it only impacts the Windows user interface. Furthermore, it's part of a preview update, meaning users in the preview channel should be the only ones affected. It's nonetheless annoying to those users, especially if you forgot your PIN for Windows Hello and you now can't quite figure out how to type in your password. Microsoft said that it's already "working to resolve this issue and will provide information when it's available." Windows Updates are meant to fix security issues, bugs, and release new features, but if you're tinkering…...

10+ hour, 44+ min ago (173+ words) The makers of Bazzite served approximately 150,000 ISOs in the last month. For those unfamiliar with Bazzite, it first blipped on our radar back in 2023, when it made waves as a gaming-centric SteamOS clone for those without a Steam Deck, but who were looking for a similar experience. The latest figures suggest that nearly 90% of Windows games run on Linux. The improvement of games compatibility has reduced the potential friction of migrating away from Microsoft's OS. Moreover, things only seem to be getting better for Linux switchers (check that link for some hands-on Bazzite action). I've tried Zorin, and it works well with old, abandoned software I like to use, even though it can have compatibility issues on Windows 11. That was an unexpected bonus. So, Zorin OS reportedly achieved 1 million downloads in 5 weeks. And now we hear Bazzite served almost 150,000 Linux…...

18+ hour, 28+ min ago (411+ words) RTX 5090s are all marked up, but you don't have to spend $3000+ to get one At $1999 and up, no RTX 5090 can be described as cheap. But we've been searching far and wide this holiday deals season for air-cooled versions of 5090s that aren't trading for $3000 or more. If you're still trying to get the RTX 5090 upgrade you've been dreaming of before prices potentially rise even more, B&H has your back with MSI's GeForce RTX 5090 Gaming Trio OC card. At $2699, this is the least costly RTX 5090 we've seen anywhere in the post-Black Friday rush. At this point, the RTX 5090 needs no introduction. If you need the highest gaming performance possible from a GeForce card to push a 4K monitor even with RT effects maxed and ultra settings dialed in, this card is your ticket. No RTX 5090 comes cheap, but this $2699 MSI card is…...

23+ hour, 24+ min ago (346+ words) The MEIRIYFA external desktop PC power switch looks hilarious, but it could be pretty handy for some folks. This slick external power button features a 2-meter (~78 inches) cable and a splitter that lets you connect both to your case's front panel buttons. It also includes adhesive pads and zip-ties. As much as we want to call this a novelty product for how overbuilt it is, it could honestly be quite valuable for some folks. There are many situations where it could help: folks with back issues or mobility problems who can't easily press a floor-bound PC's power button, or scenarios where the PC ends up in a secured position that makes it inconvenient to push the front panel buttons. Ideally, you shouldn't have to do that too often, but a product like this makes it completely trivial when you inevitably…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (412+ words) Onix's Odyssey B580 rides in with the lowest price we've yet seen on this Battlemage card Black Friday may be over, but the graphics card deals are still rolling, especially in the sub-$300 end of the market where every dollar really counts. Intel's Arc B580 remains a solid contender for 1080p and even 1440p gaming on a budget, and you can get Onix's Odyssey Arc B580 for just $229 at Newegg today - the lowest price we've yet seen on this card. The Odyssey B580 boasts twin fans, a substantial heatsink, and a backplate with an open design for better handling of exhaust airflow. At a 2670 MHz core clock, this card sticks to Intel's stock specs, but you can try your hand at overclocking for extra performance. Most importantly for many builders right now, the B580 features 12GB of VRAM, so modern games won't stumble on this card, even at…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (491+ words) Nvidia had set the MSRP of its RTX 5070 GPU at $549, but AIB variants often sell for a premium, especially in the post-pandemic landscape. Not anymore, as graphics cards are finally at record-low prices, with the MSI Shadow variant of the RTX 5070 falling to just $479.99 on Newegg (with a $20 rebate), marking a $103 discount from its list price. Despite the industry navigating an alarming component shortage due to the AI boom, it's the GPUs that seem least affected. So, it's the perfect time to upgrade before they get swept up in the chaos next year. We've found the deal for you this Black Friday. You can get MSI's RTX 5070 Shadow 12 GB for just $479.99 on Newegg right now, with a $20 cashback. That's an $83 discount, increased to $103 after applying the rebate. The RTX 5070 demands no introduction; it's Nvidia's premier midrange offering this generation, aimed…...

2+ day, 20+ min ago (623+ words) Take advantage of Black Friday discounts to put together a Ryzen 7 7800X3D-powered powerhouse Putting together a great PC during this Black Friday isn't the easiest task. With spiraling RAM prices, SSD inflation, GPU shortages, and information overload around every corner, sometimes you just want someone to do the legwork for you. We've scoured all the best Black Friday PC hardware deals going right now to put together a PC that can game however you want, including at 4K, without breaking the bank. Industry trends haven't made things easy, though. The DDR5 kit we used last time has risen in price by 400%, and the Ryzen 7 7800X3D isn't as cheap as it used to be, but we've set our best minds to the task and built an excellent PC for $1,800. This is a gaming-focused build through and through. Thanks to those massive DDR5 and SSD price…...