ASUS has listed the ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090D v2 30th Anniversary Edition for pre-order in China at 29,999 RMB (around $4300). The card is built around RTX 5090 D v2 and uses a dual power input design tied to ASUS’ BTF ecosystem. It’s a second
Redditor “TwistedCollossus” posted photos of a dead GeForce RTX 4080 Super that appears to have burned a hole through its PCB after an apparent short circuit. The post shared on Reddit is about a used MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16G VENTUS 3X OC model.
In the comments, the user says he works for a company that buys used GPUs, tests them, services them, and resells them as
Intel Core Ultra 300 handheld memory targets point to LPDDR5X-8533 configurations.
We have an update on Intel’s G3 series for gaming handhelds. It appears the company has selected LPDDR5X-8533 , placing these parts between the lowest and highest LPDDR5X configurations in the Panther Lake stack.
The maximum LPDDR5X speed listed for Panther Lake is 9600 MT/s,
AYANEO has officially released the KONKR FIT, described as the first Windows handheld under its KONKR sub-brand. The ‘released’ may not be fully accurate here, because they only launched the preorder campaign and the actual handheld will start shipping in April.
The KONKR FIT uses a 7-inch OLED display with a 192
SAPPHIRE has shared the first official look at its co-branded NITRO+ graphics card tied to Crimson Desert. The images shown so far appear to be renders rather than retail photos. Based on what is visible, the card keeps the standard NiTRO+ shroud design (and colors), and the front changes look limited to a small Crimson Desert logo placement near the center fan hub area.
The main visual update is on the backplate. Sapphire’s
Intel’s unannounced Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop refresh may have a review date. Leaker HXL claims the review embargo for the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K/KF is set for March 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM Pacific Time.
The same post only names two desktop SKUs, Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5
Somebody has shared the BIOS for MSI’s GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z that enables an 800 W power limit. This BIOS appears to come from the retail version, which is expected to reach the market next week.
The BIOS has been used for cross-flash testing on several non-MSI RTX 5090 cards. On the official side, MSI lists two power profiles for the Lightning
Intel has reportedly canceled its Core Ultra 9 290K Plus desktop CPU. This is based on information we received from two sources. Intel has not publicly announced a Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop lineup, and it has not issued an official cancellation notice. This means that technically it was never canceled, because it was never announced.
The move looks surprising given the reported level of pre-launch activity. Our sources
Optimum shows how his LG monitor with built-in OLED protection looks after 2 years of extensive, daily use.
A long-term usage report from Optimum, known for high quality video reviews, shows limited OLED burn-in after more than 3,000 hours of daily use on a modern LG OLED monitor. The test reflects real-world workloads rather than artificial stress patterns, with consistent use over nearly two years.
The reviewer used the monitor at
MSI Taiwan has opened a 24-hour lottery for the GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z. The value is NT$165,000 with tax included, which is about $5200 USD . Only 10 winners will get a purchase link. The entry window runs from February 9 at 10:00 to