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Build Guides & Tips • 9h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Valve Adds Average Steam Deck Framerate Data to Store Compatibility Screen

Valve has updated the Steam Client to display average Steam Deck framerate data directly on game compatibility screens. The new feature uses opt-in telemetry collected from user hardware to show performance metrics prior to purchase.

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Opt-in basis for telemetry data collection
Why It Matters
  • Gamers can view real-world average FPS data before purchasing titles for the handheld.
  • Developers gain access to aggregated performance telemetry to better target optimization.
  • The data displays directly at the bottom of the Steam Deck compatibility section.
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Homelab & Local AI • 9h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Pulsar Previews Sboard HE TKL and 100% Hall Effect Keyboards

Pulsar is developing two new Hall effect gaming keyboards featuring silent designs, an integrated 3.5 mm audio jack, and an 8 kHz polling rate. The upcoming Sboard HE TKL and Sboard HE 100% models were confirmed via a social media preview shared by @jakeufps.

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8 kHz
Keyboard polling rate
Why It Matters
  • Supports 8 kHz polling rates for reduced input latency.
  • Includes a built-in 3.5 mm audio jack for direct peripheral connectivity.
  • Offers a rare full-size 100% layout alongside a traditional TKL option.
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⚡ 5.5 GHz
GPUs & Chips • 9h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Micro Center Lists Intel Core Ultra 7 Bundle With G.SKILL DDR5

G.SKILL and Micro Center have announced a discounted hardware bundle featuring the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor, GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS motherboard, and Ripjaws S5 DDR5 memory. The promotion targets PC builders seeking discounted desktop upgrade paths.

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5.5 GHz
Max turbo frequency for the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
Why It Matters
  • Includes the 24-core Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus with 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores.
  • Features GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS motherboard hardware support.
  • Bundles G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 DDR5 memory to lower system upgrade costs.
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⚡ $29.97
Build Guides & Tips • 9h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 Listed for $29.97

Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 is currently available for purchase at $29.97 instead of its standard $499.99 MSRP. The discount provides lifetime access to the 64-bit integrated development environment.

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$29.97
Discounted price compared to $499.99 MSRP
Why It Matters
  • Reduces licensing costs for individual developers by over 94 percent.
  • Provides full support for .NET and C++ targeting Windows, Linux, and containers.
  • Handles large solutions and complex workloads via a native 64-bit architecture.
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Homelab & Local AI • 9h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Ocypus Launches Omega L36 Ultra Eng Limited 360mm AIO Cooler

Ocypus announced the global launch of the Omega L36 Ultra Eng Limited, a 360mm flagship liquid CPU cooler. The manufacturer confirmed a strict worldwide production limit of 200 units.

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200
units produced worldwide
Why It Matters
  • Features an automated mechanism directing extra airflow over motherboard VRMs.
  • Built with premium CNC-machined aluminum finishing and individual calibration.
  • Targeted at high-performance enthusiast computing platforms and collector builds.
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AI Models • 9h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Nvidia Imposes 49% Revenue Cap on Cloud Partners Renting AI GPUs to China

Nvidia is reportedly restricting cloud service partners from allocating more than 49% of their Chinese business to AI GPU rentals. The measure follows Chinese firms purchasing over one million consumer gaming and workstation GPUs.

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49%
Maximum cap on cloud partner business allocated to China
Why It Matters
  • Chinese entities have acquired over one million gaming and workstation GPUs to bypass export controls.
  • The 49% cap targets overseas cloud brokers routing high-end hardware into restricted markets.
  • Homelab and enterprise workstation availability could shift as regional cloud allocations tighten.
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GPUs & Chips • 9h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Infineon Begins World's First 300 mm Silicon Carbide Wafer Production

Infineon Technologies has successfully processed 300-millimeter silicon carbide wafers into functional power devices at its Villach, Austria facility. The company confirmed it is the first to achieve this manufacturing milestone within a full-scale fab using adapted silicon equipment.

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300 mm
Silicon carbide wafer diameter size
Why It Matters
  • Production on 300 mm wafers is significantly more efficient than previous 200 mm standards.
  • The process utilizes existing silicon manufacturing tools to lower adoption barriers.
  • This milestone secures long-term supply capacities for high-performance SiC power semiconductors.
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Homelab & Local AI • 9h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Windows 11 Beta adds option to permanently disable Sticky Keys prompt

Microsoft introduced a direct way to disable the Sticky Keys and Filter Keys prompts in Windows 11 Beta build 26320.9876 and Experimental build 26340.9882. Released on November 6, the update eliminates the need to manually toggle the shortcut off through the Accessibility settings menu.

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26320.9876
Windows 11 Insider Beta build number
Why It Matters
  • Users can now dismiss the persistent keyboard shortcut prompt directly from the dialog box.
  • The update removes the previous requirement to navigate through the Settings app to disable the feature.
  • The change was confirmed in official Windows Insider release notes.
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DEEPX Demonstrates DX-M1 AI Processor Running 40 Degrees Cooler

DEEPX showcased its DX-M1 AI processor running substantially cooler than competitor hardware during a live demonstration. The thermal benchmark involved placing butter directly on the active chips to highlight the temperature differential.

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-40°C
Temperature reduction versus competing AI chips
Why It Matters
  • The DX-M1 processor operates 40 degrees cooler than competing hardware.
  • Lower operating temperatures improve energy efficiency and thermal management.
  • Reduced heat output benefits high-density server deployments and edge AI nodes.
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Steam Store Adds Anonymous Hardware-Based Average FPS Performance Data

Valve is integrating anonymous average FPS performance data into the Steam store to show expected game performance based on a user's hardware. The feature matches client system specs against aggregated telemetry from users with identical configurations.

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Anonymous telemetry hardware matching
Why It Matters
  • Gamers can verify actual hardware performance prior to making a digital purchase.
  • Data aggregation relies on anonymous telemetry from matching local system specifications.
  • Eliminated guesswork regarding GPU and CPU bottlenecks on specific hardware configurations.
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