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Winsage

December 4, 2025

A new discrete gaming GPU evidently supports Windows on ARM for the first time — and it’s not from NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel

China's Lisuan Technology, founded in 2021, has launched the 7G106 GPU, the first discrete graphics card compatible with Windows on ARM, aimed at disrupting the consumer gaming hardware market. Released in July 2025, the 7G106 is China's first 6nm GPU for gaming, featuring 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM and support for DirectX 12. A demonstration video shows the GPU running on a 12-core CP8180 v9 ARM chip, confirming its compatibility with Windows on ARM. Qualcomm announced a refresh of its Snapdragon line with the Snapdragon X2 in September 2025, which enhances performance for ARM-based Windows 11 PCs but lacks compatibility with discrete GPUs from major manufacturers.

AppWizard

December 4, 2025

AMD Radeon graphics card prices could soon skyrocket following a similar CPU scare

AMD graphics card prices are expected to rise due to increasing RAM costs. Reports indicate that AMD has communicated a price increase for graphics cards with 8GB and 16GB VRAM configurations. The suggested price increase is approximately 10% for both types. AMD's business model involves selling GPUs and VRAM together, meaning any cost increases are passed on to consumers. Additionally, AMD has informed partners of a second price increase across its entire product line, though the timing is unclear. No new AMD products are expected to launch until 2027, suggesting a prolonged absence from the market.

AppWizard

November 28, 2025

Grab an Nvidia gaming laptop for just $579 and save $170 in this incredible Black Friday deal from Acer

Acer's gaming laptop, the ANV15-52-586Z, is priced at 9 and features an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, enabling modern gaming with ray tracing and DLSS. It runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p with high settings at over 60fps and Fortnite at over 120fps. The laptop is powered by an Intel Core i5-13420H CPU and has 8GB of DDR5 RAM. It includes a 15.6-inch 1080p IPS LCD display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 512GB SSD for storage. Connectivity options include three USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, Ethernet, and HDMI. The laptop emphasizes functionality over design and is noted for being an affordable option in the gaming laptop market.

AppWizard

November 28, 2025

These AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Black Friday deals finally make this mid-range GPU a true bargain

AMD's RX 9000 series graphics cards, particularly the RX 9060 XT, have seen fluctuating retail prices often exceeding the suggested MSRP. However, Black Friday has brought several deals, making the RX 9060 XT more accessible. The Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB model is available for 9, down from its typical price of 9. It features 32 RDNA 4 compute units and has shown strong performance in gaming tests, achieving 51fps in Doom: The Dark Ages at 1440p and 113fps in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 at 1080p. The RX 9060 XT requires a single eight-pin PCIe power connector. The XFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition with 8GB of VRAM is priced at 9.99, which is the lowest price for this model during Black Friday, down from its MSRP of 9.

Winsage

November 24, 2025

Linux First, Windows Later! Dell Launches Qualcomm NPU Laptop on Linux Before Windows

Dell has introduced the Pro Max 16 Plus, the first mobile workstation with an enterprise-grade discrete NPU, the Qualcomm AI 100 PC Inference Card, featuring 64GB of dedicated AI memory and dual NPUs. It is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, with options up to Ultra 9 285HX, supports memory configurations up to 256GB CAMM2 at 7200MT/s, and offers GPU options including the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell with 24GB VRAM. The device has a maximum storage capacity of 12TB with RAID support. The validated Ubuntu 24.04 LTS version is available now, while the Windows 11 version is expected to ship in early 2026. Key specifications include a 16" UHD+ OLED touch display, a 96 Wh battery, 1080p HDR camera, multiple USB and Thunderbolt ports, and a weight of 5.63 lb (2.55 kg). The starting price is ,329.

AppWizard

November 18, 2025

AMD graphics card prices rumored to rise, so get this Radeon RX 9070 XT at $599 while you can

Consumers may soon face higher prices for AMD graphics cards due to a surge in DRAM prices affecting the tech industry. AMD GPUs, particularly the RX 9070 XT, have often sold for more than their MSRP, with the ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 XT being one of the few options available at its MSRP of 9. Reports indicate that AMD is expected to implement another price increase, impacting the next shipment of GPUs and VRAM supplied to board partners. The burden of the price hike is likely to fall on gamers.

AppWizard

November 13, 2025

Seriously people, it’s fine the Steam Machine has just 8 GB of VRAM, but Valve ought to chill out on the ‘play every game at 4K60’ chat

Valve's Steam Machine has received a generally positive reception, but concerns have arisen regarding its allocation of 8 GB of VRAM. This issue has been a topic of contention, especially following the launch of Nvidia's RTX 4060 Ti, which also featured only 8 GB of VRAM, leading to consumer dissatisfaction. The RX 7600M, used in the Steam Machine, has 28 compute units and operates on a 128-bit bus width, making it challenging to accommodate 16 GB of VRAM without increasing costs and power consumption. Running memory modules in clamshell mode could be a solution, but it presents engineering challenges in a compact design. Increasing VRAM would raise the price, and with rising memory costs, manufacturers may prioritize regular DRAM production. Valve's decision to equip the Steam Machine with 8 GB of VRAM seems aimed at maintaining affordability, especially following the success of the Steam Deck. If the Steam Machine's price exceeds 0, the justification for its specifications may face scrutiny. There are also concerns about Valve's marketing claims regarding 4K capabilities, as the machine is likely to perform better at 1080p or 1440p rather than 4K.

AppWizard

November 13, 2025

Valve announces new Steam Machine and Steam Controller

Valve is set to launch the Steam Machine and Steam Controller in early 2026. The Steam Machine is a compact PC running on a Linux-based SteamOS, featuring a customizable design, USB-A port, microSD card slot, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, and Ethernet ports. It is powered by a “semi-custom AMD Zen 4” CPU, “semi-custom AMD RDNA3” GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, with storage options of 512GB or 2TB SSD. It offers approximately six times the performance of the Steam Deck, enabling 4K gaming at 60 FPS. The Steam Controller is a wireless device that replicates the Steam Deck's control methods, featuring sticks, buttons, triggers, trackpads, and gyro controls, with Bluetooth and wired connectivity. It allows for customizable input methods for each game and is compatible with any device running Steam. Pricing details have not been disclosed, but they are expected to be competitive with equivalent PCs and gaming controllers.

AppWizard

November 11, 2025

Hardware hacker installs Minecraft server on a cheap smart lightbulb — single 192 MHz RISC-V core with 276KB of RAM, enough to run tiny 90K byte world

A hardware hacker named Vimpo installed a Minecraft server on a budget-friendly smart lightbulb, utilizing the bulb's BL602 RISC-V-powered microcontroller. Vimpo disassembled an LED bulb from AliExpress, soldered connections to its headers, and used a USB-to-serial adapter for communication. The software aspect involved using Ucraft, a compact implementation available on GitHub, which has a binary size of approximately 46K bytes without authentication and 90K bytes with it. Memory usage varies with active players, reaching a maximum of around 70K bytes with 10 players connected. Ucraft, however, lacks most features of the vanilla server.

AppWizard

November 4, 2025

Shockingly, Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4060 just lost its top gaming GPU spot on Steam

Nvidia has a strong presence in the gaming GPU market, with the RTX 3060 recently reclaiming the top position in Valve's Steam Hardware Survey, increasing its user base from 4.41% to 4.47%. The RTX 4060, both in laptop and desktop variants, has seen a decline in user percentages. The RTX 3060 has maintained a stable user base over the past five months, suggesting that many owners see little incentive to upgrade. The performance leap from the RTX 3060 to the RTX 4060 and RTX 5060 is perceived as insufficient for widespread upgrades, compounded by limited VRAM in the newer models. AMD's "AMD Radeon Graphics" has moved up from 10th to 9th in the rankings, while Linux usage on the platform has surpassed 3%, largely due to the Steam Deck's popularity.