Cannot log into Steam? You are not alone

PC gamers have having issues logging into Steam this morning

Published: 22nd August 2023 | Source: Steam | Author: Mark Campbell

Steam users face login issues - "Cannot Connect to Steam Network"

This morning, when I first logged into my PC, I noticed that I was unable to log onto Steam. While the website was accessible, I was unable to log into either the Steam client, or onto the Steam website. Upon restarting my Steam Deck, I also found that I was unable

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Intel

Dropped DDR4 support and a longer than normal lifespan? LGA-1851 will push Intel forward

A long-lived CPU socket from Intel!

Published: 21st August 2023 | Source: @leaf_hobby | Author: Mark Campbell

Intel expects their LGA-1851 socket to last until 2026

In 2024, Intel plans to move to a new CPU socket, a new socket that will allow the company to push their hardware forward with new features and a new generation of processors. With this new socket, Intel is expected to move away from their


Intel's latest GPU drivers have given their ARC A380 a big clock speed bump

Intel's entry level ARC GPU is now a lot faster

Published: 21st August 2023 | Source: Neowin | Author: Mark Campbell

Intel has quietly given their ARC A380 a speed boost, and we aren't just talking about driver optimisations

Intel's GPU driver team made huge progress over since the launch of their ARC A-series of graphics card, delivering a tonne of fresh driver optimisations that have delivered incredible speed boosts for DirectX 11 and DirectX 9 games,

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RDR at 60 FPS? Switch gamers are playing Red Dead Redemption at 60 FPS with overclocking

Switch modders can get Red Ded Redemption running at two times its standard framerate

Published: 21st August 2023 | Source: Modern Vintage Gamer | Author: Mark Campbell

Switch gamers show the power of overclocking by running Red Dead Redemption at 60 FPS in handheld mode

When Rockstar released Red Dead Redemption on PlayStation 4 and Switch, gamers were disappointed that the game was locked to 30 FPS on both systems, and that the game did not launch with any major graphical improvements over the game's original


A New Overclocking Golden Age? - Nvidia BIOS flashing restrictions have been bypassed

OMGVflash and NVflashk have started a new overclocking golden age

Published: 21st August 2023 | Source: TechPowerUp | Author: Mark Campbell

Modders have bypassed Nvidia's BIOS signature lock, opening the door to vBIOS modification and higher overclocks

It's time to overclock like its 2013. Nvidia's BIOS security mechanism has been successfully bypassed, allowing gamers to flash modified BIOS files onto their GeForce graphics cards despite Nvidia's security mechanisms.

With the release of Nvidia's GeForce GTX

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PC gamers are already running Red Dead Redemption's Switch version on PC using emulators

Which emulator is best for playing Red Dead Redemption on PC?

Published: 21st August 2023 | Source: Alexwpi Game - YouTube | Author: Mark Campbell

PC gamers now have two new ways to play Red Dead Redemption on PC, but what is the best way?

Last week, Rockstar Games released Red Dead Redemption on PlayStation 4 and Switch, bringing the game to two new platforms with relatively few changes when compared to their original PS3/Xbox 360 era counterparts. The game is


DLSS 2 & 3 is coming to Starfield, modder PureDark confirms

This mod will be available to PureDarks' patreon subscribers

Published: 21st August 2023 | Source: PureDark - Game Modder | Author: Mark Campbell

DLSS is expected to come to Starfield on day-1 thanks to the modder PureDark

Bethesda's newest RPG, Starfield, is expected to launch without support for Nvidia's DLSS technologies, something that has greatly annoyed owners of Nvidia GeForce graphics cards. As an AMD partnered game, Starfield is expected to launch on PC with support for the company'

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Insane Core Counts! AMD's Ryzen 7000 Threadripper Pro Flagship Leaks

AMD's new Threadripper flagship has 50% more cores than its predecessor

Published: 21st August 2023 | Source: @BenchLeaks | Author: Mark Campbell

With 96 cores and 5+ GHz clock speeds, AMD's next-generation Threadripper CPUs are going to be computational monsters

Thanks to @BenchLeaks , we have gotten a look at AMD's next-generation Threadripper flagship, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX, a 96-core monster CPU that appears to

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Intel's flagship GPU, the ARC A770, is now available for £220 in the UK

Is this ARC A770 the new budget gaming king?

Published: 20th August 2023 | Source: Ebuyer | Author: Mark Campbell

Intel's ARC A770 GPU has hit a new pricing low following the launch of Intel's huge DX11 driver update

Following the release of Intel's latest DirectX 11 optimising driver , ASRock's ARC A770 Phantom Gaming D graphics card has become available at an historically low price of £219

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AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D drops to a new pricing low and includes a free copy of Starfield

This CPU was available for £450 at launch

Published: 19th August 2023 | Source: Scan UK | Author: Mark Campbell

AMD's best gaming processor is now available for under £370

AMD's fastest gaming processor, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, has just received a substantial price cut, with several UK retailers now selling the processor for under £370. Better yet, this CPU ships with a free copy of Starfield,

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