Intel recently canceled plans for their top-tier Arc Xe2 graphics card. They stopped making the high-end Battlemage version because of major technical problems. Earlier information had shown three different Battlemage computer IDs, which made experts disagree about what Intel planned. Some thought these IDs meant a better version of the B580 card would arrive. Others believed Intel might create a bigger family with B750, B770, or B780 models. The latest news confirms Intel actually stopped working on the "BMG-G31" chip during July- September 2024.
Tech experts Tomasz Gawroński and Jaykihn discussed this change publicly. They explained that Intel didn't just temporarily pause the project—they completely removed it from future plans. The...
You can buy two different Zotac RTX 5090 Solid OC graphics cards from Alternate Germany right now. The first one has fewer ROP units than normal—just 168 instead of 176. The second option comes marked as B-stock with small scratches and beat-up packaging but includes all 176 ROPs. Both cards cost exactly the same: €2,899, which equals about $3,189 when you convert euros to dollars at a rate of 1.1.
These cards cost way more than they should. The price is about €650 ($715) higher than what Nvidia recommends for their standard RTX 5090 Founders Edition. The missing ROPs definitely hurt performance—tests show up to 11% slower speeds in certain cases. Nvidia claims the average slowdown sits closer to 4%, though. This manufacturing problem...
Microsoft added a big change to the newest Windows 11 test version. When setting up your computer, you can pick between the regular NTFS or the brand new ReFS file system. ReFS handles huge storage needs - up to 35 petabytes! It checks file data automatically, works with Storage Spaces, and copies files faster with block cloning. The system remains early-stage, though. It can't yet run as your main boot drive, squeeze files with compression, or work with USB drives. Users see a fresh screen during setup that helps them pick the right option for their needs.
The two file systems differ in key ways. ReFS tackles modern computer tasks with stronger data protection and better handling of giant files. It fixes errors automatically and...
You can connect the Keychron K4 Max keyboard in three different ways, depending on what works best for you. Plug it in with USB-C, go wireless with 2.4GHz, or pair through Bluetooth 5.1 - your choice! The wired and 2.4GHz options respond super fast at 1000Hz, but Bluetooth runs at 90Hz instead. This keyboard keeps going for about 190 hours when the lights stay off, thanks to its big 4000mAh battery. The keyboard runs on special web drivers that work great with both Windows and Mac computers, making life easier if you switch between operating systems.
The K4 Max keeps almost all standard keys in a space-saving 98% layout that fits nicely on your desk. You can pick from Super Red, Brown, or Banana switches that last through 50 million...
MSI Computer just launched a powerful graphics card for compact PCs over in Asia. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G INSPIRE 3X OC fits perfectly into small computers because it meets all NVIDIA SFF-Ready standards. This beast packs 8,960 CUDA cores running at speeds up to 2,482MHz. The card comes loaded with 16GB of super-fast GDDR7 memory that connects through a 256-bit interface at 28Gbps. You can plug in four displays thanks to its one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort 2.1b connections.
The graphics card works with the newest PCI Express 5.0 slots and needs just one 16-pin power connector to run everything. Keeping things cool matters a lot for these compact cards. MSI added three fans with special Wave-Curved 3.0 fins that move...
ASUS just released their tiny but mighty NUC 15 Pro and NUC 15 Pro+ computers. These small machines pack serious power for running AI models, showing complex data, and helping teams finish projects faster. They run on brand new Intel Core Ultra Series 2 chips with speedy DDR5-6400 MHz memory and Intel Arc graphics built right in. The regular Pro fits in a tiny 0.48-liter case, and the Pro+ uses a slightly bigger 0.7-liter case. You can open them up easily, thanks to a spring-loaded lever that pops the case open when you need to add more RAM or storage.
These mini-PCs include a neat Power Sync feature that controls your monitors through HDMI-CEC, which helps save electricity by turning everything off at once. The super-fast Intel WiFi 7...
The ASUS A31 computer case makes building your PC super easy. You can pair it with any ASUS motherboard, graphics card, cooling system, fan, or power supply. The front gives you plenty of connection options, including two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, one USB-C port, and a headphone/mic jack combo. When connected to compatible motherboards, these connections can transfer data as fast as 20 Gbps.
This case works great because it has two panels that fit ATX motherboards and high-end parts. It fits a big 360 mm liquid cooler, even with thick radiators and fans. Your graphics card can be up to 380 mm long inside this case. You can add seven 120 mm fans plus a triple-fan cooling setup. The case sits at an angle and has tempered glass on both...
Denis Onyango talked about how his team felt after losing to Orlando Pirates before the break. The Mamelodi Sundowns keeper says everyone wants to play hard in their Nedbank Cup game tonight. That loss cut their lead to just 15 points, but they still sit ahead of the Pirates, who have four games they need to make up. The team seems ready for the challenge against Sekhukhune United this evening.
The match was supposed to happen three weeks earlier, but it had to wait because the women's U17 team needed the same field for their FIFA World Cup game. Onyango spent his time off helping young soccer players back home. He visited Uganda with Sundowns staff to meet with 100 kids—half boys, half girls. They went to his old school and former...
Electric Picnic just named the five big stars who will rock the stage at its summer music bash. This huge Irish festival will be held on 600 acres of the beautiful Stradbally Estate from August 29 through 31. They expect more than 75,000 music lovers to pack the grounds for this mega-event that combines music and the arts.
Ireland's favorite Hozier heads back to Stradbally as the main act Friday night. He shares the spotlight that day with pop sensation Chappell Roan, who stormed onto the scene with her Midwest Princess persona. This marks her first time playing at Electric Picnic, but she has already become an international superstar.
Saturday brings award-winning musician Sam Fender to the main stage. Fans will hear songs from his...
