GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOX Thunderbolt 5 eGPU launches at $2999, 27% slower than desktop RTX 5090 in gaming

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Intel layoffs leave many Debian and Ubuntu packages without updates

Intel needs more devs

Intel layoffs leave key Debian and Ubuntu packages without maintainers

Intel recently announced that its own Clear Linux distribution will no longer be maintained. Unfortunately, this isn’t the only Linux software that’s being affected by a recent wave of Intel layoffs and internal restructuring, which has quietly affected more than just driver development. Several Intel-related software packages used across Debian, Ubuntu, and other Linux distributions are now unmaintained after the original developers were let go, with no one stepping in to replace them

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AMD confirms new Radeon PRO W7900D SKU through latest Linux driver

AMD lists new workstation GPU called Radeon PRO W7900D

AMD has quietly introduced a new SKU that appeared in a recent driver changelog. The card is called Radeon PRO W7900D , where the “D” denotes a new version. This would be the third model based on the same Navi 31 GPU, following last year’s W7900 and W7900 Dual Slot releases.

Both the W7900 and W7900

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Qualcomm releases new Adreno GPU 31.0.121.0 driver, while users call for faster updates

Qualcomm releases Adreno 31.0.121.0 driver with game stability fixes

One of the main issues with Qualcomm Snapdragon devices for PCs is the lack of frequent GPU driver updates. The X Elite’s Adreno GPU is not a strong choice for gaming, but it can handle some titles as long as emulation works properly. We often receive questions about Adreno updates, but community interest remains low based on comments.

Things may improve with the next generation, the Adreno X2 from the Snapdragon X2


GeForce RTX 50 holds 56% share of new-generation GPU sales in Australia, Radeon RX 9000 at 44%

Radeon vs GeForce in Australia

Hardware Unboxed shares information from retailers on GPU brand popularity for the latest NVIDIA and AMD series

Australian tech review channel Hardware Unboxed has revealed new sales data for GeForce and Radeon GPUs. The information comes from their contacts within major Australian retailers, not from official on-the-record sources. While this data does not represent global sales, it provides an interesting look at how popular each brand is in this market.

Since launch, RTX 50 series cards have accounted for 56% of all


MaxSun reintroduces Classic iCraft GPU design for RTX 5060 cards

Maxsun expands iCraft series with RTX 5060 Classic OC models

Maxsun has introduced two new GeForce RTX 5060 graphics cards under its iCraft Classic lineup. The RTX 5060 iCraft Classic OC8G S0 and the RTX 5060 iCraft OC8G Aiga Classic S0 both use a cooling design carried over from earlier RTX 4070 and 4060 series models.

Both cards are based on NVIDIA’s Blackwell RTX 5060 SKU and both are

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TOPFEEL G1 OCuLink GPU dock starts at 599 RMB ($82), fits both Mini-PC and GPU

TOPFEEL introduces G1 and G1 Pro OCulink GPU docks for its mini PCs

TOPFEEL has released two external GPU docks designed for MiniPCs, specifically their own systems called the DeskTop series. The G1 and G1 Pro both use OCulink (PCIe 4.0 x4) connections, supporting full desktop GPUs without hidden proprietary interfaces (PCIe slots) often seen in similar docks.

Both models are made from aluminum alloy and come in two colors: Moon Silver and Space Gray. The G1 features an open layout,

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Intel

Intel Core Ultra X9 and X7 SKUs to include 12 Xe3 Cores, full GPU config exclusive to “X” series

Please note that this post is tagged as a rumor .

Intel Core Ultra 300 lineup: only “X” models to feature full 12 Xe3 Cores

Intel Core Ultra 300 Series adds naming confusion

Intel Panther Lake will be the first product to feature the Xe3 graphics architecture. This low-power variant, most likely called Xe3-LPG, will serve as an early look at what Intel plans to launch later under its discrete desktop lineup codenamed “Celestial” or Arc C-Series.

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ACER launches Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 9070 (XT) GPU series in white

Predator BiFrost now in white

Acer has released a new version of its flagship BiFrost Predator cards based on RDNA34 GPUs.

We haven’t seen many Predator RX 9070 cards in gamer builds or Reddit discussions, so these models may not be particularly popular. However, they represent Acer’s flagship offering—a company still relatively new to the GPU market, having only entered the high-end segment a few years ago.

For this generation, AMD does not offer an enthusiast-class GPU,

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Intel to detail Panther Lake architecture next week, specs and performance reportedly in 2026

Upcoming October 9 embargo reportedly only covers architecture details of Panther Lake

We return to the topic of the upcoming October 9 embargo, teased by a leaked slide from Intel Tech Tour 2025. This week, Intel has invited tech press and analysts to present its latest consumer and data-center products currently in development. The company has already confirmed that the event will include a presentation on its next client CPU architecture, codenamed Panther Lake.

Unfortunately, it seems that the scope of this disclosure is smaller than expected.

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