AMD is extending the life of its AM5 desktop platform through 2029, according to a new slide shown during Computex 2026. The updated timeline confirms that new Ryzen processors will continue to arrive for the socket beyond the earlier 2027+ target.
The AM5 socket launched in 2022 with Ryzen 7000 processors based on Zen 4. It later added support for Ryzen 8000G APUs,
AMD has confirmed the Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition, a special re-release of its first desktop CPU with 3D V-Cache. The processor will launch on June 25 with a $349 suggested retail price.
The new edition keeps the same core specifications as the original Ryzen 7 5800X3D. This means 8 Zen 3
AMD is preparing a new extension to its EXPO memory standard called EXPO Ultra Low Latency, or EXPO ULL . The new mode is aimed at DDR5 kits for Ryzen platforms and is expected to arrive with new memory modules in June.
AMD is presenting EXPO ULL as part of the EXPO 1.2 update . The feature adds a low-latency memory mode with automatic memory overclocking and tighter tuning for supported DDR5 kits. AMD claims this can improve
AMD is preparing another Ryzen processor with 3D V-Cache for the AM5 platform. The Ryzen 7 7700X3D, which had already appeared in the rumor space, is now officially set to launch on July 16 with a $329 SEP.
The processor is listed as an 8-core and 16-thread Zen 4 part. It reportedly features a 4.0 GHz base clock and a 4.
Same launch price as RX 9070.
AMD has confirmed the global launch of the Radeon RX 9070 GRE, a 12GB RDNA 4 graphics card that was previously limited to China. The card will be available from board partners starting June 2 with a suggested etail price of $549.
This confirms our earlier report about AMD preparing the RX 9070 GRE for a
Levelplay has announced its Computex 2026 cooling lineup, led by the Newtro series. The company says the new coolers use retro industrial styling inspired by older PC DIY hardware, classic audio equipment and physical control panels.
The Newtro liquid cooler is rated for up to 350W TDP. Its main feature is a physical fan speed control knob built directly into the pump housing. Levelplay also mentions custom stitched tubing
Intel has disclosed new gaming performance figures for its Arc G3 Extreme handheld platform. The numbers were shown in a Gamers Nexus interview with Intel’s Tom Petersen and use MSI’s upcoming Claw 8 EX AI+ as the test system.
According to Intel’s own data, the Arc G3 Extreme is 44% faster on average than the Core Ultra 7 258V in 1080p High gaming with 2
Origin Code has announced a new 4R CUDIMM DDR5 memory kit for Intel desktop platforms. The company is working with GIGABYTE and Intel to show a 256GB configuration using only two modules.
The kit uses two 128GB CUDIMM modules . Origin Code says its 4-rank design uses a Clock Driver, or CKD, to improve signal integrity at higher memory speeds. This allows higher capacity per module while keeping the
We have first footage from Computex thanks to Hardware Canucks who visited Phanteks. The company had an interesting idea for a modern case. The new EX series splits the PC into separate zones for the motherboard, GPU, power supply and cooling. The GPU gets its own chamber at the front, which can either show the card through glass or hide most of it, depending on the model. This is perhaps the first
MSI has announced the MEG Vision X2 AI+, a new flagship gaming desktop that will be shown at Computex 2026. The system is part of the MEG series and follows the MEG Vision X AI 2nd, which already used a front-mounted AI HMI touchscreen for system controls and monitoring.
The main change is a new feature called AI Holostage. MSI says this is a cylindrical display built directly into