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Build Guides & Tips • 19h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Take-Two CEO States GTA VI Pre-Orders Exceed Expectations Ahead of Launch

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick stated in a recent interview that Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders are running far above company projections. The confirmation comes just days ahead of the game's official market launch.

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk

$4.5B

Estimated first-week sales by industry analysts

Why It Matters

Analysts previously estimated first-week sales could reach up to $4.5 billion.
The massive launch volume is expected to create ripple effects across the entire gaming industry.
High hardware demands for the title will heavily impact PC and console performance benchmarks upon release.

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⚡ v13.60

GPUs & Chips • 19h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

GTA VI Metadata Leaks Indicate New PSSR v13.60 with 120 Hz Support

Data mined from GTA VI PS5 metadata by user Tex2 on GTAForums reveals references to an updated PSSR version 13.60. The leaked files confirm upcoming support for a 120 Hz mode and a PS5 Pro high CPU frequency mode.

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk

v13.60

Leaked PSSR upscaler version in GTA VI metadata

Why It Matters

PSSR version 13.60 builds directly upon the 13.00A iteration used in Cyberpunk 2077.
The updated upscaler mode targets improved framerate capabilities on Sony hardware.
Internal Sony references also label the technology as MFSR.

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⚡ 2x

AI Models • 19h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Google Details TPU 8tx with AMD EPYC Turin and TPU 8i Max with Doubled Memory Bandwidth

Google has announced the TPU 8tx, which pairs AMD EPYC Turin hosts with confidential computing capabilities. Additionally, the company revealed the TPU 8i Max, designed to double memory bandwidth for inference workloads.

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk

2x

TPU 8i Max memory bandwidth increase for inference

Why It Matters

TPU 8tx integrates AMD EPYC Turin processors with hardware-based confidential computing.
TPU 8i Max doubles memory bandwidth specifically to accelerate inference performance.
The hardware updates expand Google's custom accelerator deployment options for enterprise and cloud workloads.

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⚡ $39.99

Build Guides & Tips • 19h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

8BitDo Launches Ultimate 3C+ Wired Controller for Xbox and PC

8BitDo has announced the Ultimate 3C+ Wired controller for Xbox and PC at an MSRP of $39.99. The official release confirms the integration of TMR joysticks and Hall effect triggers into the wired peripheral.

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk

$39.99

Retail price

Why It Matters

Features TMR joysticks with adjustable tension to prevent drift.
Includes remappable L4 and R4 back buttons for faster inputs.
Provides full compatibility with Xbox consoles and PC systems.

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Cyber & Outages • 19h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Active exploitation begins for critical Linux SSH vulnerability

Active attacks are targeting a severe Linux vulnerability that allows unauthorized SSH access. Security researchers confirmed the flaw poses a widespread threat to internet-connected devices.

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk

Why It Matters

Compromised Linux systems grant attackers full remote access.
Homelab servers and edge nodes exposed to the internet are at high risk.
Immediate patching or mitigation is required to prevent unauthorized breaches.

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DLSS 5 on Radeon Gets Faster With AMDLSS5 2.0, Up to 64% Performance Uplift

⚡ 64%

Build Guides & Tips • 20h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

DLSS 5 on Radeon Gets Faster With AMDLSS5 2.0, Up to 64% Performance Uplift

AMDLSS5, a free mod that runs NVIDIA's DLSS 5 Neural Rendering on AMD's Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT, has reached version 2.0 with an engine its developer, Wehaveall, built for the project. Earlier builds were based on Daniel Blanco's DLSS-NR-on-AMD, the tool that first got DLSS 5 working on Radeon cards back in September, but version 2.0 no longer needs files from any other mod.

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk

64%

Key figure cited in TechPowerUp report

Why It Matters

In a 60-second Resident Evil Requiem run at 4K with FSR on an RX 9070 XT, the new build averaged 101.2 FPS with 78.5 FPS 1% lows, up from 91.3 and 66.0 FPS on version 1.6.1.
Watch street pricing, driver support, and real-world benchmark validation before upgrading.

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GPUs & Chips • 20h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Law firm files class-action lawsuit against Nvidia after CEO Jensen Huang confirms affair with alleged Chinese spy

Class-action lawsuit and legal investigations against Nvidia over securities fraud start flying

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk

Why It Matters

Primary report published by Tom's Hardware.
Watch street pricing, driver support, and real-world benchmark validation before upgrading.

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⚡ $39.99

GPUs & Chips • 20h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

AskAnyModel Puts Six AI Responses Side by Side for Just $39.99

AskAnyModel AI Pro Plan is now available for $39.99 (MSRP $499) for lifetime access through Nov. The browser-based platform brings more than 50 AI models into one workspace , with tools for comparing responses, generating images, and switching models during a conversation.

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk

$39.99

Key figure cited in TechPowerUp report

Why It Matters

Its main comparison feature sends one prompt to two to six selected models simultaneously.
Watch street pricing, driver support, and real-world benchmark validation before upgrading.

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Homelab & Local AI • 20h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Mesa 26.3 Released With VK_AMD_anti_lag For RADV, Many Other Vulkan Improvements

Mesa 26.3 is out today as the fourth quarter Mesa3D feature release for this collection of open-source OpenGL and Vulkan drivers...

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk

Why It Matters

Primary report published by Phoronix.
Watch street pricing, driver support, and real-world benchmark validation before upgrading.

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GTA 6's PlayStation Store Data Hints at Multiplayer Support

⚡ 210 GB

GPUs & Chips • 20h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

GTA 6's PlayStation Store Data Hints at Multiplayer Support

PlayStation Game Size , the X account that pulls data from the PlayStation Store backend, has found three multiplayer-related entries tied to GTA 6 on PS5: "joinSession," "launchActivity," and "launchMultiplayerActivity." The account posted them on November 9, shortly before pre-loads started unlocking, and later shared a screenshot of the PS5 download queue where "Story" shows up as its own component. That has fans guessing that GTA 6's online mode could

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk

210 GB

Key figure cited in TechPowerUp report

Why It Matters

The same account pegged the download at 210 GB before Rockstar confirmed up to 212 GB , so its backend data has a decent track record.
Watch street pricing, driver support, and real-world benchmark validation before upgrading.

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