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Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF price slashed for the second time in two months — new lowest-ever price is now 40% cheaper than launch
By Stewart Bendle published
Deals The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF just got another price cut, and is now just $229.

This Intel Core i5-14600K is still a massive 39% off — get a free 1TB SSD and a top CPU for less than $200
By Ash Hill last updated
The Intel Core i5-14600K CPU is currently available at Newegg for $189 and comes with a free 1TB TeamGroup CX2 SATA III SSD.

AMD teases custom chip roadmap following next-gen Xbox partnership announcement with Microsoft
By Aaron Klotz published
AMD announces future gaming-focused chip roadmap that will go beyond its existing partnerships with Microsoft and Sony.

AMD leaks new entry-level Ryzen 5 9600X3D CPU
By Kunal Khullar published
AMD has confirmed the existence of several upcoming processors, including a new entry-level Ryzen 5 9600X3D desktop CPU featuring its popular gaming-optimized 3D V-Cache technology.

AMD reveals benchmarks of Ryzen Threadripper 9000
By Anton Shilov published
But the prices are still unknown...

Intel Nova Lake leak teases monster 52 cores, DDR5-8000, and 32 PCIe lanes rumored, would rival AMD's finest
By Anton Shilov published
Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 'Nova Lake-S' desktop CPUs will reportedly feature up to 52 cores, DDR5-8000 memory support, and 32 PCIe 5.0 lanes. What a beast!

Intel Factory layoffs could impact 'more than 10,000' factory workers
By Anton Shilov published
Other divisions will face similar reductions.

GPU-disabled Ryzen 9000F support suspected in AGESA firmware update
By Aaron Klotz published
AMD's upcoming AGESA 1.2.0.3e microcode update is rumored to support a Ryzen 9000 F-series CPU lineup or potentially just a single SKU in the form of the Ryzen 7 9700F.
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