MSI claims first DDR5-8000+ validation for Chinese CXMT memory on AMD motherboards

MSI announces BIOS support for Chinese CXMT DDR5 memory support on AMD motherboards up to 8200 MT/s

MSI has released a new test BIOS for AMD motherboards that improves support for DDR5 memory based on Changxin Memory Technologies chips, also known as CXMT.

According to MSI, the update removes a frequency limit that kept many CXMT DDR5 modules at around DDR5-6800 on AMD platforms. The company says its latest tuning now allows DDR5-8000 to DDR5

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Noctua confirms black NL-LC1 chromax.black AIO cooler series for end of 2026

Noctua plans black NL-LC1 AIO coolers after standard launch

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The company confirmed the NL-LC1 chromax.black series through its official YouTube account. Noctua replied to a user asking about the black version and said the “Noctua NL-LC1 chromax black series” is confirmed.

Noctua added that the cooler is “hopefully” planned around the end of the year. This is not a formal launch date, and the product is not listed on Noctua’s current public roadmap .

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Taiwanese company launches Mini-ITX motherboard with Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra 7 366H CPU

COMMELL LV-6718 is desktop Mini-ITX with Panther Lake

The uses Intel Panther Lake-H silicon with DDR5-7200 SO-DIMM memory and PCIe 5.0 expansion.

COMMELL has announced the LV-6718, a Mini-ITX motherboard based on Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. The board uses the PTL-H platform, which refers to Intel’s Panther Lake-H mobile platform. So yes, it’s a desktop motherboard with mobile

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Mobile GeForce RTX 4080 turned into desktop GPU is 6% slower than RX 9070 GRE, but costs around 25% less

Modded GeForce RTX 4080M desktop card tested with 100W gaming power draw

A Chinese reviewer has tested an unofficial desktop graphics card based on the mobile GeForce RTX 4080 GPU.

This isn’t a new product. In fact, we covered it over two years ago. The card is sold as “RTX 4080M,” but it is not an NVIDIA retail product. It is something that we call a Frankenstein card that uses laptop GPU silicon on a custom

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New Linux kernel fixes USB bandwidth issue on 4K 60 FPS capture cards

4K USB capture cards stop falling back to 5 Gbps on newer Linux kernels

Linux users with modern USB capture cards should have an easier time recording 4K 60 FPS video on several affected devices. According to Phoronix, some 4K USB video capture cards were falling back from 10 Gbps to 5 Gbps operation on Linux. That link speed is enough for 4K 30 FPS capture, but not for 4K 60 FPS.

The issue was first addressed for the Elgato 4K X. Phoronix reader

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB returns to Newegg at $329

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB relaunch reaches Newegg with MSI Ventus model

The retailer is now selling the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G OC for $329.99. The card is sold and shipped by Newegg, with free shipping and a 30-day return policy. The listing shows the card was first added on July 2, 2026.

We already covered the return of RTX 3060 listings in Germany , but US

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SteamOS beta adds fixes for MSI Claw, Legion Go and OneXPlayer handhelds

SteamOS 3.8.14 fixes slow WiFi on some routers

Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.14 for all users, with the same changes also available in the Beta and Preview channels as SteamOS 3.8.22. The stable update fixes an issue where WiFi speeds could be limited on certain routers that advertise incorrect MCS requirements. The update also includes security and stability improvements. Valve did not list additional device-specific changes for the stable 3.8.14 release.

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Bigme to launch first 25.3-inch color E Ink monitor with up to 60FPS refresh

Bigme launches 25.3-inch color E Ink monitor for $1,279

The new model uses a Kaleido 3 color E Ink panel with a 3200×1800 resolution. Bigme’s specifications show 4096 colors, 16 grayscale levels and 145 PPI pixel density. The monitor also supports adjustable warm and cold front lighting.

Bigme calls the B251 PRO the world’s first 25.3-inch color E Ink monitor

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Sony’s 36-month inactive PlayStation account cancellation rule is not new

PlayStation 36-month account closure rule predates current disc backlash

Sony’s PlayStation Terms of Service have returned to the spotlight after a popular gaming account pointed out that inactive PlayStation accounts in Europe can be closed after 36 months. The clause is now being shared during a wider backlash against Sony’s reported move away from physical game discs.

Sony has crossed all the lines with this: PlayStation will close your account and you will lose all your games if you do not log in for 3 years, and the

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Valve’s early Steam Controller prototype found at Goodwill

Valve Steam Controller prototype with no analog sticks found at Goodwill (again)

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A Redditor”Waste-Set5032″ says his father “ErbilT”, also a Redditor, found an early Valve Steam Controller prototype at a Goodwill store in Seattle. The unit is believed to be the “Chell” prototype from the 2013 to 2014 development period. In other words, this is the second time the same prototype was found at

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