Microsoft adds Shader Execution Reordering (SER) in latest DirectX SDK for more efficient ray tracing — Intel Arc B-series GPUs show 90% performance uplift

Microsoft has officially brought Shader Execution Reordering (SER) and Opacity Micromaps (OMMs) out of preview with the latest DXR 1.2 update, as part of DirectX Agility SDK 1.619. With SER and OMM now standardized, more g…

Nvidia’s RTX 5070 seemingly crushes memory shortages to reign supreme as Steam’s number one GPU — but there are questions about why

The latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey for February 2026 has shown that the GeForce RTX 5070 has become the platform’s most popular gaming graphics card, but there are some doubts about the survey methodology.

Nvidia releases new GeForce 595.71 driver to fix serious fan control bug — new update resolves issues for RTX 30, 40, and 50-series GPUs that reportedly stopped some fans from working

A new Nvidia GPU driver, 595.71, has been released which resolves issues in its since-recalled 595.59 driver which reportedly caused some graphics card fans to stop working.

Transcend 260S 2TB SSD Review: A Dependable Alternative PCIe 5.0 Contender

The Transcend 260S is not a record-setter but it does deliver consistent performance in what should be a reliable package.

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Save $190 when you bundle AMD’s new 9850X3D CPU, Gigabyte X870 motherboard, and fast 1TB SN850X SSD for $839 — Newegg’s new SSD bundles get you an SSD priced at $319 for just $129

Newegg’s latest combo bundle slaps a 1TB WD Black SN850X SSD in with a Gigabyte X870 motherboard and Ryzen 7 9850XD processor.

AMD details Ryzen AI 400 desktop with up to 8 cores, Radeon 860M graphics — APUs won’t be available as boxed units, only in OEM systems

After announcing Ryzen AI 400 APUs earlier this year, AMD has finally revealed the specifications for the chips. However, they’re targeting OEM systems, and they top out lower than AMD’s Ryzen AI 400 mobile lineup.

Orico BookDrive P10Plus (512GB) review: Magnetic back and 100W passthrough charging

Orico’s BookDrive P10Plus feels solid and has a magnetic back for snapping onto smartphones, as well as a 100w passthrough charging port. But its performance is lacking in one key area – especially for professional users. …

The Nvidia GeForce3 launched 25 years ago — underappreciated at launch, its impact shaped the industry

Technological evolution rarely looks important in the moment. In fact, sometimes it even looks like a regression.