From PCs To Servers, DDR4 Memory Is Back In Action As DDR5 Shortages Continue

DDR4 memory was going to enter its EOL phase, but shortages have forced DRAM makers to extend production for consumer and server segments.

The DDR4 memory standard was launched back in 2014 . The memory standard replaced the older DDR3 standard as new platforms came to life on both client and server markets. In 2020, DDR4 was replaced by DDR5 as the current memory standard, offering much higher speeds that were built for the latest platforms. But who knew that DDR4 was

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ASUS Launches ROG Strix OLED XG32UQWMS Dual-Mode Monitor At $882

The newest OLED monitor from ASUS has been officially debuted on ASUS popular Chinese platform JD at less than $900.

Popular hardware and peripheral maker, ASUS, has debuted one of its latest OLED monitors for retail launch, giving enthusiasts a high-end display panel that can run two different modes. ASUS recently launched the ROG Strix OLED XG32UQWMS , which is a dual-mode gaming monitor, boasting the LG Display Tandem WOLED panel.

The monitor delivers sharp visuals, high

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Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Revelation Will Emotionally Break Players, As The Game Will Deliver Massive Cathartic Payoff In 2027

While there's a lot of excitement for how the Highwind will redefine the scope of the entire series and how the world will feel more substantial , Square Enix’s upcoming Final Fantasy VII Revelation will have a lot more going on for itself on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 Being the conclusion of the trilogy, the biggest challenge will be to deliver a proper payoff for the events seen in the first two entries in the series, and in this regard, it seems


AMD Ryzen Becomes The Top CPU Choice While Radeon Powers 1 In Every 3 Desktop Gaming GPUs Sold at Microcenter

AMD's Ryzen CPUs have become the top choice amongst gamers at Microcenter, while its Radeon GPUs see strong sales.

The Ryzen CPU family is the most successful processor lineup that has continued to shatter sales records at major retail outlets. AMD Ryzen CPUs dominate top US retailers such as Amazon and Newegg . Now, based on the latest stats, they are also claiming top spots at Microcenter.

Now, Microcenter's CEO, Rick Machad, has confirmed that AMD's Ryzen CPUs hold a leading position in gaming desktop

A grid of various AMD and Intel processors displayed for sale, including the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, and Intel Core Ultra 7 270K, with prices ranging from $69.99 to $649.99 and ratings of 4.8 or 4.9 stars.
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PlayStation Decided To Ditch Discs in 2028 Without Warning, As Publishers And Regional Offices Were Kept In The Dark

PlayStation 's decision to ditch production of game discs in 2028 last week came as a shock to the gaming community , as, while digital sales have grown over the past few years, no one expected that it would be Sony Interactive Entertainment to pull the plug on physical game releases . However, it's not just the gaming community that was left shocked by the announcement, as even publishers, business partners and regional offices were left in the dark , according to a new report from High Chaos Run


Hideki Kamiya Credits CAPCOM’s Aggressive New-IP Bets for PRAGMATA’s Success, As Xbox Cuts 3,200 Jobs To Retreat To Old Franchises

Over the current console generation , we have seen AAA developers and publishers becoming more risk-averse than ever before, relying more heavily on established franchises . Under the current challenging market conditions, this trend is definitely not slowing down anytime soon, as publishers like Xbox under the Microsoft umbrella plan to double down on their own established franchises while cutting 3,200 jobs , but the success of publishers like CAPCOM proves that taking creative risks still wins , as highlighted by legendary game developer Hideki Kamiya .

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ADATA Chairman Warns DRAM Prices Jump 30% and NAND 40% in Q3 2026 as AI Starves Consumer Supply

ADATA has warned that another DRAM and NAND price hike is expected in Q3 2026, further raising memory and storage prices.

Tech companies, including AMD , Lenovo , and Intel, and research analysts have all warned about imminent price increases across DRAM and NAND segments. The memory market is already facing significant shortages, and storage products have also seen prices inflate massively in a short period of time.

Now, ADATA, while reporting its latest revenue figures, has also warned of these price increases, which will


Intel To Feature 12 Xe3P iGPU Across Multiple Nova Lake Mobile & A Single Desktop CPU, Entry-Level Chips Based on 18A-P Node

Intel Nova Lake CPUs will come with multiple SKUs with 12 Xe3P iGPUs, while entry-level models will utilize the internal 18A-P node.

The Xe iGPU has seen immense upgrades since the release of Xe2. Lunar Lake turned out to be a great showcase for Xe2, followed by the Arc B-series discrete lineup, and since then, Xe3 has been showcasing its strengths across mobile platforms such as laptops and handhelds. Looking ahead, Intel will be introducing its Xe3

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iPhone Air 2 Could Finally Address The Subpar Battery Of Apple’s First Sleek Flagship, But The Capacity Upgrade Won’t Offer A Meaningful Difference

A 3,149mAh battery outfitted in the iPhone Air meant that Apple needed to rely on extreme software magic and power-efficient hardware to ensure that the flagship lasts for a decent amount of time. Even then, there was no guarantee that the iPhone Air would deliver satisfactory runtimes, but this problem is expected to be a thing of the past with the iPhone Air 2. The latest rumor not only shares some specifications of Apple’s second-generation iPhone Air but also its battery capacity.

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER Features A 415W TDP, 15% Higher Than RTX 5080, According to Seasonic

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER graphics card reportedly features a 415W TDP, which is slightly higher than its Non-Super sibling.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 SUPER series has remained in limbo ever since the first specifications were disclosed last year. This is due to several factors, such as prioritization of AI GPUs over the standard consumer chips, shortages in the DRAM segment, and a general rise in component prices that have led to a sharp decline in both OEM and DIY PC businesses

An image showing the 'RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server' with listed GPUs including GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER, GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER, and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER; the GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER's specifications include 'TDP: 415 Watts' and 'Power Plugs: 1x 16-pin'.
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