Intel Nova Lake-S 28-core processors scheduled before 52-core model

VideoCardz has obtained the first look at Intel’s new branding for its Nova Lake desktop processor series. The logo uses the Core Ultra Series 4 designation, confirming that Nova Lake-S will launch under the Core Ultra 400 family.

Nova Lake desktop embargo schedule extends into September 2027

We have also received updated news, review and sales embargo windows for several Nova Lake-S packages. The 28-

Colorful RTX 5080 reaches nearly 100°C hotspot, support recommends inspection

GeForce RTX 50 owners have started testing their graphics cards after third-party monitoring tools restored access to hotspot temperature readings. HWMonitor 1.65 added support on July 14, followed by HWiNFO, AIDA64 and a community plugin for MSI Afterburner.

NVIDIA does not expose RTX 50 hotspot temperatures through its supported NVAPI interface. The monitoring tools instead rely on direct register access or undocumented interfaces. This means most

Snapdragon X PCs get a redesigned control panel with GPU and NPU updates

In case you are not familiar with Qualcomm software, Adreno Control Center was released last year and replaced with Snapdragon Control Center just a few months later.

Qualcomm has just released Snapdragon Control Panel version 2026.2.0.0 for Windows PCs powered by Snapdragon processors. The update redesigns several parts of the application and adds direct access to Hexagon NPU driver downloads.

The Software Update page now combines updates for Snapdragon Control Panel, Adreno GPU

Lenovo Legion R9000P debuts with 16-inch 240 Hz inkjet-printed OLED display

Lenovo has launched a new Legion R9000P gaming laptop equipped with a 16-inch inkjet-printed OLED panel supplied by TCL CSOT. According to the display manufacturer, this is the first commercial laptop to use its IJP OLED technology.

The panel supports a 240 Hz refresh rate and covers more than 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. TCL

MSI and ASK apologize over failed MAG B760M CPU socket repair

MSI Japan and distributor ASK Corporation have apologized over a paid motherboard repair case involving damaged CPU socket pins.

The owner first reported that the MAG B760M MORTAR WIFI II had several bent LGA1700 socket pins and a damaged expansion-slot retention latch. ASK estimated the repair and related fees at approximately ¥12,000, after which the motherboard was sent in for service.

The motherboard was later

RPCS3 now emulates PS3 cellSysmodule without Sony code

RPCS3 developers say the PlayStation 3 emulator may eventually run games without requiring users to install Sony’s PS3 system software. The project has now replaced another firmware component, called cellSysmodule, with code implemented directly in RPCS3.

The change was developed by contributor capriots and merged into RPCS3 on July 1. The new implementation is enabled by default, meaning the emulator no longer needs Sony’s version of cellSysmodule when running games.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D tested

AMD has lifted the review embargo for the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, and the first independent tests are now available. The new eight-core Zen 4 processor brings 3D V-Cache to a lower price point within the AM5 lineup.

Most reviews compare it directly with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and newer X3D models. The main focus is gaming performance, power consumption, temperatures, and whether

NVIDIA RTX 50 hotspot readings now work in five monitoring tools

AIDA64

GeForce RTX 50 hotspot temperature reporting is now available through multiple monitoring applications. After HWMonitor and HWiNFO added the reading, AIDA64 has introduced official support while MSI Afterburner users have received an unofficial community plugin.

AIDA64 beta version 8.30.8337 lists “ GPU Hotspot temperature measurement on NVIDIA Blackwell ” in its release notes. The update was published on July 15 and makes the sensor available through AIDA

Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 gets ROCm support before HP and Lenovo systems arrive

AMD has released ROCm 7.14 with official support for its Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series processors. The software update arrives before systems based on the new Gorgon Halo chips become available.

The supported processors include the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495, Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 and Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 . AMD lists all three chips under the Gorgon Halo codename, while ROCm identifies their