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AppWizard

October 16, 2025

Gaming RAM and SSD prices are about to soar, and it’s all the fault of AI, says Adata chairman

Simon Chen, chairman of Adata, has reported that the prices of RAM and SSDs are rising due to increased demand from the artificial intelligence sector, leading to severe shortages in the market. This competition for memory and storage components is affecting supply typically reserved for consumer use, resulting in higher costs for gamers upgrading or purchasing new PCs. DDR4 RAM is projected to see price increases of up to 30% between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026. Earlier this year, TrendForce indicated that RAM prices were already on the rise, with DDR4 being the most impacted segment. Adata is advising its staff to sell sparingly to maintain inventory levels amid these challenges.

AppWizard

October 13, 2025

Your Intel GPU could see a 4x frame rate boost soon, thanks to this new tech

Intel has announced its new XeSS 3 technology, which enhances graphics for existing games that use XeSS 2. This technology introduces multi-frame generation (MFG), allowing Intel GPUs, especially integrated graphics, to generate up to three additional AI-driven frames between hardware-rendered frames. Gamers can choose frame generation modes of 2x, 3x, or 4x through the Intel Graphics Software app, with a recommendation for a base frame rate of over 60fps to avoid graphical issues. XeSS-MFG will be supported across Intel's entire Xe GPU lineup, starting with Intel Core Ultra 200 series CPUs with Xe2 cores and Intel Arc A and B-series GPUs, with plans for future support for older Xe1 GPUs. Performance tests showed significant frame rate increases in games like Painkiller and Dying Light The Beast when using the new technology.

AppWizard

October 10, 2025

Intel Panther Lake to “set new standard” for gaming performance, due to new GPUs

Intel is set to launch its Panther Lake CPUs, which will utilize the 18A semiconductor manufacturing process and feature advanced Xe3 GPUs. These processors will include multi-frame generation technology, enhancing gaming performance. The Panther Lake lineup will consist of four Xe3 core variants with 32 XMX engines, 4MB L2 cache, and four ray tracing units, and twelve Xe3 core variants with 96 XMX engines, 16MB L2 cache, and twelve ray tracing units. Intel claims a 50% performance improvement over the previous Xe2 GPUs while maintaining the same power consumption and achieving 40% better performance per watt compared to Arrow Lake-H processors. The reintroduction of E-cores aims to enhance multi-threaded performance by up to 50%. Intel will also introduce the multi-frame generation feature through XeSS-MFG software, which generates three AI-assisted frames for every actual frame. The Panther Lake series is expected to launch at CES 2026 in January.

AppWizard

October 7, 2025

Grab a free copy of ARC Raiders, thanks to Nvidia

Nvidia is offering a promotion where customers who purchase a new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card or any superior model, as well as laptops with equivalent GPUs, can claim a complimentary copy of ARC Raiders. The promotion runs from October 7 to November 4, excluding certain regions like Russia and China. Eligible graphics cards include the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070, and buyers will receive the Deluxe edition of ARC Raiders, the Astro cosmetic pack, and 2,400 Raider tokens. Not all retailers will participate, and consumers should verify eligibility. Instructions for claiming the game will be provided by Nvidia after the purchase.

AppWizard

September 23, 2025

Save a huge $250 on this 27-inch 240Hz Samsung gaming monitor right now

The Samsung Odyssey G65B gaming monitor, a 27-inch curved display, is currently available at a discounted price of .99, reflecting a savings of 36%. It features a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 1000R curved design. The monitor uses a VA-type LCD panel with a contrast ratio of 2,500:1 and supports AMD FreeSync. It includes ergonomic adjustments for height, tilt, pivot, and swivel, along with two HDMI 2.1 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4 input. The monitor also has a built-in speaker.

AppWizard

September 10, 2025

A new Intel gaming GPU looks set to launch, and it might just be good

A new shipping manifest suggests the upcoming release of the Intel Arc B770 gaming graphics card, codenamed BMG-G31. This follows speculation about the Battlemage line, which was thought to be abandoned. The manifest was revealed by tech leaker Haze2K1 and includes references to "G31/C32" and "Intel VGA C32." Similar shipping manifests were observed prior to the launch of the Intel Arc B580, indicating a potential market release within weeks. Intel has not officially confirmed details about the B770 or its launch timeline. The B770 is expected to compete with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT, with its success dependent on performance and pricing.

Winsage

February 18, 2025

Nearly 45% of Steam users still on Windows 10 despite looming deadline

Over 44 percent of gamers are using Windows 10, while 55 percent have transitioned to Windows 11, according to a Steam survey from January 2025. Microsoft will cease official support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, which will result in no new security updates. Windows 11 has been available as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, but many older PCs do not meet its hardware requirements. The most prevalent graphics card among Steam users is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, and the most common storage capacity exceeds 1TB, with users typically having between 100GB to 249GB of free space.

AppWizard

December 20, 2024

Here are the best PC games under $10 in the Steam Winter Sale

The Steam Winter Sale has started, offering significant discounts on hundreds of games, with the sale ending on January 2nd. Notable PC games available for under a certain price include: - Dying Light: A survival horror game set in a zombie-filled world requiring strategic gameplay. - World War Z: A cooperative zombie game that enhances the excitement of battling undead hordes. - The Witcher 3: An expansive open-world adventure with a main campaign of around 52 hours and up to 174 hours for 100% completion. - Mafia: Definitive Edition: A visually enhanced remake of the classic game with improved graphics and gameplay. Additionally, there are games available for Steam Deck users that are either Verified or Playable on the device.

Winsage

October 28, 2024

Windows handhelds should use SteamOS instead; this custom operating system is the next-best thing

PC Guide's team utilizes independent consumer research, testing, and market analysis to recommend products. Several gaming handhelds, including the ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and MSI Claw, compete with the Steam Deck, but Windows 11 is not optimized for gaming compared to SteamOS. Bazzite is a custom Linux alternative designed to replicate the SteamOS experience on Windows handhelds. It is built on a Fedora-based version of Linux and comes pre-installed with Steam. Bazzite aims to provide a user experience similar to the Steam Deck, despite some limitations in native game support. It also supports non-Steam games through Lutris and other platforms. A review by Digital Foundry indicates that Bazzite performs comparably to Windows while reducing shader compilation stutters and slightly improving battery life. Bazzite pre-calculates Vulkan shaders to minimize stutters, unlike Windows, which compiles them on the fly.

AppWizard

October 18, 2024

Make the most of Steam Next Fest and try out these PC games for free this weekend

Steam’s Next Fest runs from October 14th to October 21st, concluding at 10 AM PT. It features a variety of game demos available for free, allowing players to preview upcoming titles. The top five recommended demos for October are: 1. Delta Force - A reboot of the tactical FPS from 1998, featuring large-scale PvP warfare and a single-player campaign. It is set to be free-to-play, with no official release date yet. 2. Blood of Mehran - A single-player hack-and-slash game inspired by “Arabian Nights” folklore, known for its stealth and cover mechanics. The demo has received positive feedback. 3. Rivals of Aether II - A platform fighter similar to Smash Bros, featuring a roster of 10 characters and smooth performance on most systems. It is lightweight in storage requirements. 4. Permafrost - A cooperative survival game set in a world of perpetual winter, offering both cooperative and single-player modes. 5. Echoes of the Living - A survival horror game that emulates the fixed camera perspective of classic 90s horror games, featuring a zombie-infested narrative.