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ASUS Announces Giveaway Event to Celebrate 30 Years of Graphics Cards

ASUS today announced the Cheers to 30 Years giveaway event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of its first graphics card. For three decades, users around the world have enjoyed ASUS graphics card innovations and unparalleled PC gaming hardware. In celebration, and as a gesture of thanks to users everywhere, ASUS is offering a range of exciting prizes including Republic of Gamers (ROG) peripherals, apparel, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards, from July 8 to October 7, 2025.

Participants are invited to enter the Cheers to 30 Years virtual amusement park, where they can ride virtual attractions and collect points—then use those points to enter raffles for ROG gear. Users can also earn points toward raffle entries by completing tasks such as sharing content on social media. On August 19, ASUS will unveil more virtual amusement park attractions, giving participants even more ways to play and more raffles to enter.

G.Skill CAMM2 DDR5 Memory Module Demonstrates DDR5-10000 Overclock Speed on ASUS Z890 Motherboard

G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world's leading brand of performance overclock memory and PC components, is working closely with the ASUS ROG team to explore the overclock potential of the new DDR5 CAMM2 form factor and have successfully reached the early milestone of Memtest-stable at DDR5-10000 memory speed with a 64 GB capacity CAMM2 module on a modified custom ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero CAMM2 motherboard with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K desktop processor.

Overclocked CAMM2 Reaches DDR5-10000 Memtest-Stable Milestone
G.SKILL is always seeking out overclock memory performance wherever possible. With the in-development CAMM2 form factor and in cooperation with the ASUS ROG team, demonstrating stability is the first step toward enabling overclock memory specifications on future hardware platforms.

Steam Deck & Nintendo Switch Dominate Among Gamers Who Use Handhelds

TechPowerUp's team conducted research to find out how the market for handheld consoles performs and where its users are mostly going. The large community poll of 22,649 PC gamers, asking a simple "Do you game on a handheld console?" paints a solid picture of the customer base that a handheld console maker can expect. The majority, at 65.3% of the polled gamers, have chosen the option "No," indicating that two-thirds of PC gamers spend time on their main desktop or notebook PCs without using an additional handheld console. Among the 34.7% of respondents (7,852 votes) who game on the go, Valve's Steam Deck leads with 2,798 votes (35.6%), narrowly edging out Nintendo's Switch at 2,785 votes (35.5%).

ASUS's ROG Ally follows with 913 votes (11.6%), while "Other" devices, including Android emulators, retro‑focused units like the Analogue Pocket, and various mini‑PC handhelds, account for 810 votes (10.3%). Boutique Windows handhelds trail further behind, with the Lenovo Legion Go claiming 280 votes (3.6%) and the MSI Claw 266 votes (3.4%). Out of the entire fleet of these handhelds, only the Nintendo Switch is a real console. Others are mini portable PCs, which can serve functionality far beyond those of a console. Gamers are fond of the added functionality, which is why the Steam Deck, running Linux and Windows-based handhelds from ASUS, MSI, Lenovo, and others, are so popular.

ASUS IoT Unveils R680EA-IM-Z Industrial Motherboard

ASUS IoT, a leader in AIoT solutions, today introduces R680EA-IM-Z, a high-performance industrial ATX motherboard built to empower advanced industrial applications with exceptional processing power and robust reliability. Powered by 14th Gen Intel Core processors, R680EA-IM-Z delivers up to 21%-faster CPU performance, providing the optimal foundation for AI-enabled machine vision, robotics and real-time data analysis.

Optimized for data-heavy industrial workloads, R680EA-IM-Z efficiently handles high-resolution image processing and complex algorithmic tasks. Its advanced computing capability ensures seamless integration into intelligent manufacturing and automation systems - where real-time responsiveness and unwavering reliability are essential.

ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 BTF Edition Debuts with GC-HPWR Connector

ASUS has expanded its BTF GPU ecosystem with the launch of the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32 GB GDDR7 BTF OC Edition, marking the first Astral model to adopt the detachable Graphics Card High-Power (GC-HPWR) connector. Building on improvements showcased in version 2.5, this new variant is engineered to supply over 1,000 watts through the high-power slot alongside the traditional 12V-2x6 connection located behind the PCIe connector. The ROG Astral RTX 5090 BTF Edition inherits the core specifications of its non-BTF sibling, which we reviewed here, but distinguishes itself with enhanced power delivery and compatibility. ASUS's removable GC-HPWR adapter allows integration with both standard motherboards and upcoming BTF-ready boards, promising greater flexibility for system builders and the aesthetic experience of no cables connected to the GPU.

This model employs the same four-fan configuration, vapor chamber, and optimized fin spacing, while a phase-change GPU thermal pad ensures maximum contact with the GPU die. According to ASUS, the quad-fan layout can boost airflow and pressure by up to 20%. Additional features include real-time monitoring of temperatures and power draw on the 12V-2x6 connector, accessible via GPU Tweak III, which also provides fine-tuning controls such as voltage and frequency adjustments, as well as thermal mapping. Although pricing has yet to be confirmed, ASUS will reflect the card's feature set with a price increase. Availability is expected in the third quarter, alongside other BTF products, such as the white-edged TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT and various ROG motherboards.

ASUS Announces its GeForce RTX 5050 Graphics Card Series

ASUS today launched its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card series. The series consists of four models, the RTX 5050 Prime, RTX 5050 Prime OC Edition, RTX 5050 DUAL, and RTX 5050 DUAL OC Edition. The RTX 5050 Prime/OC is the more premium of the lot, with a large size of 26.8 cm length, 12 cm height, and 2.5-slot (50 mm) thickness. It uses an aluminium fin-stack heatsink that's ventilated by a trio of 70 mm dual ball-bearing Axial-Tech fans. It also offers dual-BIOS. The default BIOS runs the card at 2572 MHz boost, while the OC BIOS runs it at 2602 MHz. The RTX 5050 Prime OC Edition is a slight step up, with its default BIOS running the card at 2677 MHz boost, and its OC BIOS at 2707 MHz—probably the highest we've seen for an RTX 5050 out of the box.

The ASUS RTX 5050 DUAL/OC series features a more simple and compact board design measuring 20.3 cm in length, 12 cm height, and 2-slot (40 mm) thickness. The RTX 5050 DUAL could be priced close, if not at, the NVIDIA MSRP. The card uses the same PCB as the Prime series, and offers dual-BIOS. The base RTX 5050 DUAL offers 2572 MHz boost with its default BIOS, and 2602 MHz boost with its OC BIOS. Meanwhile, the RTX 5050 DUAL OC Edition offers 2647 MHz with its default BIOS, and 2677 MHz with its OC BIOS. Although not announced, we expect ASUS to come up with an RTX 5050-based Low Profile (half height) graphics card (pictured below), based on a similar board design to its RTX 5060 LP.

ASUS TUF GPU Mix-Up Creates Rare Radeon-GeForce Hybrid

Sometimes GPU AIBs partners design a cooler and adapt it to more models, typically within a single GPU family or from the same manufacturer, such as AMD or NVIDIA. Today, we are witnessing what might appear to be the first crossover, with an ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition featuring a GeForce RTX badge. Reddit user Fantastic-Ad8410 encountered persistent display artifacts on his Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition and returned it to Micro Center for an exchange. He expected an identical replacement, but upon unboxing at home he discovered a surprising anomaly. The card's backplate clearly reads "AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT" while the fan shroud prominently displays "GeForce RTX 5070 Ti." Both the Radeon RX 9070 XT and the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti employ very similar thermal solutions, with respective TDPs of 304 W and 300 W, so ASUS uses the same dual-fan cooler design on both models.

This is not an isolated incident. Approximately one month earlier, another Redditor, Blood-Wolfe, reported that an ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 Ti OC Edition arrived bearing Radeon branding on its top panel. Given the nearly identical mounting points and the proximity of cooler assembly stations, a single misplaced component can lead to these hybrid graphics cards. A momentary mix-up on the production line allowed parts intended for one GPU to be fitted to another. In practical terms, the mixed-brand card performs exactly like a standard Radeon RX 9070 XT. The PCB, GPU silicon, and memory modules are all genuine AMD components, so gaming benchmarks and performance metrics match official specifications. Yet this unexpected blend of AMD and NVIDIA branding has sparked lively debate online. Whether Fantastic-Ad8410 opts to keep this one-of-a-kind GPU or seek another replacement remains to be seen, but this GPU is now definitely a collectible for some enthusiasts.

ASUS BTF 2.5 Connector on GeForce RTX 5090 Stays Cool Even at 1,900 W Load

ASUS has confirmed that its GeForce RTX 5090 BTF Edition can draw nearly 1,900 W without any signs of overheating, thanks to a robust metal power connector that holds up under pressure. In a series of controlled stress tests led by Tony Yu, General Manager of ASUS China, the BTF v2.5 proprietary GC-HPWR connector remained well within safe temperature limits, outperforming the conventional plastic 16-pin 12VHPWR/12V-2x6 alternative. The latest Back-to-the-Future update introduces a detachable GC-HPWR adapter, giving users the flexibility to switch between ASUS's metal connector and the standard 16-pin plug. ASUS supplies a small extraction tool that makes it easy to swap connectors, overcoming the original design's limitation of a permanently attached GC-HPWR adapter and ensuring wider compatibility with existing motherboards, as well as non-BTF-supported boards.

In the first trial, the card drew approximately 670 W, roughly matching the RTX 5090's typical maximum, and the GC-HPWR connector stabilized between 30°C and 35°C over ten minutes. ASUS engineers rated the metal connector for up to 1,000 W continuous operation, and the results confirmed a comfortable safety margin for maximum load. Tony Yu even increased the draw to 1,300 W, yielding a peak connector temperature of 38°C. In a final extreme test, the load was set to 150 A, driving total consumption above 1,900 W. Even under these conditions, the metal connector held at about 41°C, while the power cables reached roughly 70°C, demonstrating the adapter's superior thermal performance. Yu's experiments also showed that the GC-HPWR and 16-pin connectors can share the power load. At a 200 A setting, each connector supplied around 1,200 W to 1,400 W from separate power lines. Although ASUS plans to ship retail RTX 5090 cards with a single connector, this test suggests a possible path for future ultra-high-power GPUs designed for extreme overclockers.

ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces ROG NUC (2025) Gaming Mini PC

ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced ROG NUC (2025), the world's first sub-three-liter gaming mini PC powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 processors (Series 2), supporting up to 96 GB of RAM and equipped with the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. Designed to cater to gamers and creators, this compact powerhouse pushes the boundaries of power and portability, delivering up to 4X faster rendering performance compared to previous models and redefining the capabilities of a mini PC.

Unmatched performance
At the heart of the new ROG NUC (2025) is an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor (Series 2), reaching boost speeds of up to 5.4 GHz and supporting up to 96 GB of high-speed DDR5-6400 MT memory. Engineered with 24-core hybrid architecture, an integrated NPU, and a powerful GPU, this cutting-edge processor ensures seamless real-time rendering and effortlessly handles the demanding gaming and creative workloads.

ASUS Announces Pro WS Platinum Series Power Supplies, up to 3000 W

ASUS today announced the Pro WS Platinum series of power supplies, available in 3000-, 2200- and 1600-watt variants. These heavy-duty PSUs are built to power multiple GeForce RTX 5090 or NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 graphics cards. Each unit features PCIe connectors upgraded with gold-plated copper pins for cooler operation as well as increased durability and improved power-delivery efficiency. These PSUs also feature dual-ball fan bearings and extruded aluminium heatsinks for long-lasting performance—all in a compact design. Plus, a 10-year warranty offers peace of mind over the long term.

Surprisingly compact but ready for the most powerful workstations
Whether a workstation handles hefty 3D rendering or next-gen AI workloads, these PSUs will deliver the power needed to thrive. The three variants of the ASUS Pro WS Platinum series each provide a different power ceiling, so users can select the one that best suits their needs. The 3000 W model is built to provide rock-solid, stable power delivery for up to four GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards. The 2200 W model can power up to four GeForce RTX 5080 cards. The 1600 W model provides enough power to support up to two GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards.

ASUS RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition Raises $24,200 in Charity Auction

ASUS has recently held a charity auction with special edition ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition graphics card signed by NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang. ASUS managed to raise $24,200, which will go to the TZU CHI USA Foundation, a volunteer-based non-governmental organization providing charitable assistance, medical aid, disaster relief, and educational services, and environmental protection programs to those in need.

The auction period lasted from June 4 to June 13, and showing how tight the race was, the three highest bidders were just $10 apart. As the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Dhahab OC Edition is quite a rare graphics card and sold exclusively in the Middle East, the one signed by Jensen Huang is quite a catch. Hopefully, it won't end up on eBay.

ASUS Republic of Gamers Unveils ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 Dhahab CORE OC Edition

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 Dhahab CORE OC Edition graphics card, built to take style and performance to new frontiers. With the latest NVIDIA GPU architecture, cutting-edge thermal design and a premium aesthetic, the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 Dhahab CORE OC is built for gamers who want a PC that plays well and looks incredible doing it.

The gold standard of GeForce RTX 5080 performance
The ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 Dhahab CORE OC Edition graphics card stands ready to let users reap the benefits of the new Blackwell architecture at the heart of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series. This delivers fourth-generation ray tracing cores for incredible performance. Users also get NVIDIA DLSS 4 Super Resolution, Multi-Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction, which help games run smoothly with graphics cranked up.

Robust Gaming Demand Drives OLED Monitor Panel Shipments to Rise 69% YoY in 2025

TrendForce's latest research reveals that despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges, both buyers and sellers remain bullish on the OLED monitor panel market. Following a remarkable 132% YoY growth in 2024, this strong momentum is expected to carry over into 2025. As a result, TrendForce has revised its 2025 OLED monitor panel shipment forecast upward from 2.8 million to 3.4 million units—raising the annual growth rate from 40% to 69%.

While the broader panel market is feeling the strain of the U.S.'s reciprocal tariffs, the OLED monitor segment has been relatively insulated and continues to exhibit strong growth. One key driver is the high acceptance of OLED monitors among gaming enthusiasts, encouraging brands to expand their OLED gaming product lines. In parallel, Korean panel makers are increasingly shifting their focus toward OLED monitors.

AMD Releases AGESA ComboAM5 1.2.0.3e to Patch fTPM Vulnerability

AMD began rolling out its latest AGESA ComboAM5 microcode for Socket AM5 platforms, as confirmed by an ASUS BIOS update for its ROG Crosshair X870E Hero motherboard. The company will likely get motherboard vendors and prebuilt OEMs to release BIOS updates with the new AGESA 1.2.0.3e microcode for both AMD 600-series and AMD 800-series chipset motherboards. Version 1.2.0.3e patches a security vulnerability with the firmware TPM (fTPM) component needed to establish a hardware root of trust. This is also a minimum system requirement for Windows 11. The vulnerability discovered by Trusted Computing Group, involves an OOB (out of bounds) read method that could compromise the root of trust.

Interestingly, the ASUS change-log mentions that AGESA 1.2.0.3e introduces support for an "upcoming CPU." We know from older reports that this upcoming CPU is the Ryzen 9000G "Gorgon Point" desktop APU. These processors are based on the 4 nm "Gorgon Point" monolithic silicon, which is a revision of "Strix Point," similar to how "Hawk Point" was to "Phoenix Point." There are no changes to the IP of either the CPU complex, or the iGPU, or even the NPU, but updates to their clock speeds or boosting algorithm. The CPU consists of two CCX, one with four "Zen 5" cores sharing a 16 MB L3 cache; and the other with eight "Zen 5c" cores sharing an 8 MB L3 cache. The iGPU is based on the RDNA 3.5 graphics architecture, and comes with 16 compute units. The NPU is based on XDNA 2, and offers at least 50 AI TOPS, giving the chip Microsoft Copilot+ local acceleration capability. The PCIe complex is Gen 4, and the main PEG interface is narrowed down to PCI-Express 4.0 x8.

ASUS Announces Key Milestone with Nebius and Showcases NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 System at GTC Paris 2025

ASUS today joined GTC Paris at VivaTech 2025 as a Gold Sponsor, highlighting its latest portfolio of AI infrastructure solutions and reinforcing its commitment to advancing the AI Factory vision with a full range of NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra solutions, delivering breakthrough performance from large-scale datacenter to personal desktop.

ASUS is also excited to announce a transformative partnership milestone in its partnership with Nebius. Together, the two companies are enabling a new era of AI innovation built on NVIDIA's advanced platforms. Building on the success of the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 platform deployment, ASUS and Nebius are now moving forward with strategic collaborations featuring the next-generation NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platform. This ongoing initiative underscores ASUS's role as a key enabler in AI infrastructure, committed to delivering scalable, high-performance solutions that help enterprises accelerate AI adoption and innovation.

ASUS Announces the New ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X Gaming Handhelds

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is proud to announce an all-new series of Ally handhelds built from the ground up with improved ergonomics and a seamless player-first user experience. Developed in partnership with the incredible team at Xbox, the new ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X offer best-in-class ergonomics and a full-screen Xbox experience that marries the best of Xbox and PC gaming in one cohesive package.

"We wanted to take our handheld to the next level, but we could not do it alone." said Shawn Yen, Head of the Consumer product team at ASUS. "This revolutionary partnership with Microsoft allowed us to forge a brand new device with ROG muscle and the soul of Xbox." The ROG Xbox Ally sports an AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor with incredible power efficiency, while the ROG Xbox Ally X offers the new AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor for next-level gaming performance. Both launch holiday 2025 in select markets, with additional markets to follow.

ASUS Announces Prime MR120 Case Fans

ASUS today announced the Prime MR120 series of case fans, designed for quiet and capable cooling performance with a gorgeous design that adds style to any PC. The MR120 series is built to keep a user's hottest components cool and their rig quiet. PWM control and a wide RPM range also mean the MR120 series will stay ultraquiet during lightweight tasks and crank up the cooling when it is time to run demanding apps. With a maximum noise output of 21dB(A), the MR120 Standard fan model will keep unwanted sound to a minimum so users can enjoy aural bliss in their gaming sessions. The MR120 Reverse stays similarly muted with a maximum noise output of 23dB(A). The latter is ideal for users who want an interior-facing fan that emphasizes RGB, presents unobstructed fan blades and keeps things quiet.

The MR120 series achieves a delicate balance of low noise and effective cooling thanks to its thick 28 mm frame. This allows for wider blades and enables high static pressure to push air deep into the nooks and crannies of a system. The Standard model of the MR120 provides up to 58CFM of airflow and 1.7mmH₂O of static pressure for an ample ability to handle airflow resistance, cool components and prevent heat buildup. The Reverse model of the MR120 provides strong cooling performance as well, offering up to 58CFM and 1.38mmH₂O static pressure.

ASUS Announces Prime AP202 MicroATX Computer Case

ASUS today announced the Prime AP202 microATX computer case, featuring panoramic curved tempered glass for displaying internal hardware plus enhanced airflow via a unique slot vent. No matter what kind of PC a user is building—a gaming rig, creator command center, or general-purpose system—the AP202 will serve their needs and look good doing it.

Striking design
The understated design of the Prime AP202 only draws as much attention as a user wants it to. It comes in either a black or white colorway, so users can choose whichever suits their internal components best. And thanks to a curved glass window that stretches nearly halfway around the case, users will see their components from most angles.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Graphics Card for Maxed Out 1080p Gameplay Goes on Sale

AMD today released to market the Radeon RX 9060 XT, its third graphics card model from the Radeon RX 9000 series, powered by RDNA 4 graphics architecture. This card debuts the new 4 nm "Navi 44" silicon, with over 2x the transistor count increase over the "Navi 33" chip powering the RX 7600. This is because AMD sized up the silicon for the singular purpose of winning in key sub-$400 price-points, against the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 series, specifically the RTX 5060, and the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB. The RX 9060 XT comes in 8 GB and 16 GB models, with the 8 GB model priced at $300, clashing with the RTX 5060, and the 16 GB model priced at a competitive $350, undercutting the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB, which starts at $380. For $30 less, AMD is offering twice the memory size, for future-proofing and lower ray tracing performance cost.

The RX 9060 XT maxes out the 4 nm "Navi 44," enabling all 32 CU, for 2,048 stream processors, 64 AI accelerators, 32 RT accelerators, and 128 TMUs, besides 64 ROPs. Each of the RDNA 4 RT accelerators comes with two intersection units, and several other hardware-level improvements, which is how the company is able to yield a near doubling in ray tracing performance over RDNA 3. AMD is sticking to GDDR6 as the memory standard, the RX 9060 XT gets 8 GB or 16 GB of 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory across a 128-bit memory bus, for 320 GB/s of bandwidth. This is low compared to the 448 GB/s NVIDIA achieved on the RTX 5060 series by switching to 28 Gbps GDDR7, but AMD claims that the memory management advancements it made with RDNA 4 should provide a generational uplift in memory sub-system performance. A purely partner-driven launch, the RX 9060 XT should be available as custom designs from ASUS, ASRock, GIGABYTE, Sapphire, PowerColor, XFX, and more.

Be sure to check out our reviews of: Sapphire RX 9060 XT 16 GB NITRO+ | ASRock RX 9060 XT 16 GB Steel Legend OC | XFX RX 9060 XT 16 GB SWIFT OC | ASUS RX 9060 XT 16 GB Prime OC

Alphacool Unveils New Core GeForce RTX 5080 GPU Water Block For ASUS and Gigabyte Graphics Cards

Alphacool International GmbH, based in Braunschweig, has been a pioneer in PC water cooling technology for over 20 years. With one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the industry and over 20 years of experience, Alphacool is now expanding its portfolio with the new Core GeForce RTX 5080 GPU water cooler with Backplate for the ASUS Prime and TUF Gaming graphics cards as well as the Gigabyte AORUS Master, Gaming, Windforce and Aero graphics cards.

The GPU water coolers have been completely redesigned. Precise adjustments to the spacing between the cooler and the PCB, along with optimized water flow simulations and extensive practical testing, have resulted in significant improvements to the cooler base and jetplate. These enhancements ensure maximum cooling performance for the newest NVIDIA GeForce RTX generation. The GPU water coolers feature a precisely machined copper base with high-quality chrome plating for exceptional durability and a smooth surface. The design is further complemented by robust brass fittings with a nylon cover, ensuring maximum safety and reliability.

ASUS Announces the ROG Strix GS-BE18000 WiFi 7 Gaming Router

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG Strix GS-BE18000, a high-performance gaming router designed to deliver blazing-fast wired and wireless connections for serious gamers and network enthusiasts. The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 boasts up to 20G of wired capacity with two dedicated gaming ports and tri-band WiFi 7 throughput of up to 18000 Mbps with enhanced 320 MHz channels. It delivers tri-band Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and 4K-QAM modulation for lightning-fast speed and capacity.

Unleashing the power within
The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 is meticulously crafted for uncompromising network performance. It features a high-performance 2.0 GHz quad-core CPU with robust cooling to ensure smooth operation under heavy loads. This compact powerhouse boasts eight internal antennas with six cutting-edge copper tubes and powered by independent Front-End Modules (FEMs) covering up to 3,300 square feet, eliminating dead zones and helping to ensure a seamless gaming experience throughout the home.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Pre-Launch Pricing Surfaces at Multiple Retailers

Graphics card vendors are setting up product pages for AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9060 XT ahead of its June 5th release date. Tom's Hardware reports that well-known leaker @momomo_us discovered early retail listings from Central Computers (US) showing preliminary pricing that begins at $319.99. The California-based retailer has posted three ASRock variants of the RX 9060 XT with the Challenger 8 GB priced at $319.99, the Challenger 16 GB at $369.99, and the Steel Legend 16 GB at $389.99. Both Challenger variants carry a $20 premium over AMD's suggested retail pricing for their respective memory configurations, while the Steel Legend brings a $40 markup above MSRP. These higher prices, compared to AMD's MSRP ($299 for the 8 GB version and $349 for the 16 GB model), likely reflect factory overclocking implementations across all three models. VideoCardz also spotted UK retailer Overclockers UK briefly displaying pricing ranging from £289.99 to £359.99 before masking their listings to conceal actual launch pricing.

AMD's RX 9060 XT 8 GB and 16 GB target the mainstream segment competing directly with NVIDIA's RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti. Both RX 9060 XT models are based on the 4 nm "Navi 44" silicon, with upgrades to the latest RDNA 4 architecture and new features such as FSR 4 and the upcoming FSR "Project Redstone" feature set. The company claims that the RX 9060 XT 16 GB should beat the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB by 6% on average, tested across 40 game titles, at 1440p. The RX 9060 XT debuts with official pricing starting at $299 for the 8 GB version and $349 for the 16 GB model.

ASUS TUF Gaming Talks About Hatsune Miku Crossover Collection

The undisputed number one princess in the world, Hatsune Miku, has conquered hearts the world over. But her blue hair and blue tie don't have to stay hidden in your WiFi. With the TUF Gaming x Hatsune Miku collection, the world's most famous vocaloid can sing along with you through your gaming peripherals. Special Hatsune Miku editions of the TUF Gaming K3 Gen II gaming keyboard, TUF Gaming H1 Gen II gaming mouse, TUF Gaming Mini Wireless mouse, and TUF Gaming P1 gaming mouse pad bring a cybernetic fusion of Miku's signature blue-green and pink color scheme along with the mechanical-armor aesthetics of TUF Gaming.

Durable, compact, and stylish: The TUF Gaming K3 Gen II Hatsune Miku Edition keyboard
Finished in the Hatsune Miku color scheme, the TUF Gaming K3 Gen II Hatsune Miku Edition gaming keyboard makes a stunning first impression. Miku-themed touches abound across its surfaces, including specialized keycaps for the Enter keys, spacebar, Esc key, and more. Per-key RGB LED illumination with up to 16.8 million colors, customizable through ASUS Aura Sync, lets you personalize the look of the board. But can you truly say from the bottom of your heart that Miku is adorable if you stray too far from her signature colors?

ASUS Announces TUF Gaming Series Five Monitor Range

ASUS today announced TUF Gaming Series Five monitors. This latest gaming monitor range offers over 20 models to choose from and features varied specifications to meet different user needs. The competitively-priced Series Five monitors deliver five-star gaming experiences by offering upgrades in five key aspects: Speed boost enables up to 300 Hz refresh rates and 0.3 ms response; ultrasmooth gameplay is enabled via Adaptive Sync technology; vivid colors are delivered with up to 95% DCI-P3 gamut; Gaming AI features offer a competitive edge; and easier control is offered thanks to DisplayWidget Center software.

The flagship TUF Series Five VG27AQML5A boasts a 300 Hz refresh rate and 0.3 ms response time, making it ideal for the most competitive gamers; alternately, VG34WQML5A offers a 250 Hz refresh rate (OC) and 0.5 ms response for ultra-immersive gaming experiences.

G.Skill OC World Cup 2025 Grand Final - CENS Wins OC Champion Title Again

G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world's leading brand of performance overclock memory and PC components, is pleased to announce that CENS from Germany has once again claimed the title of OC Champion and the grand cash prize of $10,000 USD in the OC World Cup 2025 extreme overclock competition held live at Computex 2025. After an intense series of extreme overclocking challenges, CENS emerged victorious, demonstrating unmatched overclocking knowledge and technical skill with liquid nitrogen cooling, using the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor and ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex motherboard. This is his second consecutive OC Champion title, after his victory last year at the OC World Cup 2024.

Exhilarating Competition with G.SKILL DDR5 24 GB Modules
This year at the live competition, the contestants are only allowed to use G.SKILL's high-performance 24 GB DDR5 module. It gave the contestants a new challenge to explore the 24 GB module's overclocking behavior and benchmarking potential. These 24 GB modules, built with SK hynix ICs, showcased exceptional headroom on Intel Z890 chipset platforms, allowing CENS to achieve up to DDR5-10266 CL32 2x24GB for benchmarking under LN2 cooling. At the same time, Seby, a rival overclocker contestant in the G.SKILL OC World Cup 2025, achieved DDR5-12666, which was the fastest memory frequency validation throughout the live competition.
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