Intel plans to make “shader stutter” a thing of the past with ARC

Precompiled Shader Distribution is coming to Intel Graphics Software Intel is planning to tackle one of PC gaming’s biggest challenges: shader compilation stutter. Using its Intel Graphics Software utility, Intel now plans to precompile and distribute game shaders. These optimised shaders will reduce initial game launch times, decrease stuttering, and provide PC gamers with a […]

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Intel confirms next-gen ARC GPU plans with Xe3P

Intel confirms plans for its “Next ARC Family” with new Xe3P architecture We’ve gone deep into Intel’s Xe3 GPU architecture as part of our Panther Lake Deep Dive, but that wasn’t the only thing “GPU” that Intel discussed at its 2025 Tech Tour US. Intel has confirmed that it is working on a “Next ARC […]

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Intel unveils XeSS 3 Multi Frame Generation

Intel pushes its XeSS tech ahead of AMD FSR with XeSS Multi-Frame Generation Intel has given its XeSS technology a major upgrade, surpassing AMD FSR and aligning it with Nvidia DLSS through the addition of XeSS Multi-Frame Generation. Now, XeSS can be used to create three generated frames for every traditionally rendered frame, delivering a […]

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AMD CEO leapfrogs Nvidia – Instinct MI450 uses 2nm silicon

AMD confirms that its next-generation MI450 AI accelerator uses 2nm silicon In an interview with Yahoo Finance, as spotted by Daniel Romero, AMD’s CEO, Lisa Su, has confirmed that its next-generation MI450 AI accelerator will utilise 2nm silicon. This new AI accelerator is scheduled for release in 2026, with OpenAI planning a 1GW deployment using […]

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Synology backtracks on 3rd-party HDD ban as NAS sales plummet

Synology restores 3rd-party HDD support on its 2025 consumer-grade NAS devices, but some restrictions remain Earlier this year, Synology placed restrictions on its newest NAS models (including its DS925+, DS1825+, and DS425+) that restricted users who didn’t use Synology-branded hard drives. This policy forced users to purchase more expensive Synology hard drives, limiting their choice […]

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ASUS embraces beige with its newest ProArt Wood Edition cases

Wait, this isn’t a Noctua Edition PC case? ASUS has launched a new range of ProArt Wood Edition PC cases, expanding its lineup with a trio of new beige case models. These cases feature wood slats at the front and beige, powder-coated metal on all sides. This case is ATX-sized and is available with glass, […]

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Intel says that Panther Lake will “set a new standard” for integrated graphics

Panther Lake will “set a new standard” for integrated graphics – Intel claims Intel is preparing to unveil Panther Lake processors, and in its latest “The Road to Panther Lake” video, the company detailed its graphics journey. With Panther Lake, Intel will be upgrading its graphics tech, so much so that Intel’s Jim Johnson said […]

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Nvidia releases DLSS 4 benchmarks for Battlefield 6

Battlefield 6 will support DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation at launch Nvidia has confirmed that Battlefield 6 will arrive on PC on October 10th, with support for DLSS Super Resolution, DLAA, Nvidia Reflex, and DLSS Multi-Frame Generation at launch. Nvidia has stated that at 4K Ultra settings, DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation can boost […]

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RTX 5090 user reports two GPU failures with melted power connectors

Two MSI RTX 5090 users report melted power connectors This week, two MSI RTX 5090 users have reported that the power cables on their graphics cards have melted. Both of these GPUs were RTX 5090 Gaming Trio models, and both used MSI’s yellow-coloured 12V-2×6 cable splitters. The first of these incidents involved a user who […]

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Battlefield 6 gets final PC system requirements ahead of launch with Ultra ++ recommendations

EA releases new “Ultra” and “Ultra++” hardware requirements for Battlefield 6 Days ahead of the game’s launch on October 10th, EA has released finalised PC system requirements for Battlefield 6. These include new “Ultra” and “Ultra ++” PC hardware recommendations for Battlefield 6. These requirements inform gamers about the necessary hardware for high refresh rate […]

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