GPU prices in China have increased massively due to recent adjustments to GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory, affecting AMD & NVIDIA graphics cards. China Sees Big Surge In GPU Prices Overnight, Affecting Both AMD & NVIDIA Graphics Cards GPU makers such as NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel have been trying to absorb memory price increases for a while now, but they have gotten out of hand due to persistent shortages, which have raised the DRAM costs for GDDR6 and GDDR7 products 10-fold, resulting in a significant increase in graphics card prices. And it's not just memory prices; other components that go into […]

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Qualcomm significantly raised the bar with its Snapdragon X2 Elite, enabling Windows 11 laptops to become even lighter while packing incredible compute and AI performance. To see all of its capabilities inside the ASUS Vivobook S16 will be an opportunity that few buyers can entertain, but today is your lucky day because Amazon is slashing $170 from the total, dropping the price to $1,429.99. The ASUS Vivobook S16 also brings all-day battery life to the table, making its $170 discount worthwhile There are several models of the Vivobook S16, so to clear up the confusion, we’re referring to the S3607 […]

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The PC market continues to struggle due to memory shortages, with the latest stats reporting a 4% decline in Q2 2026 as prices continued to climb. ASUS & Apple Were The Only PC Makers Who Saw Share Growth In Q2 2026 But Continue To Struggle Due To Memory Shortages The latest market statistics from Counterpoint Research for Q2 2026 are in, and show that the PC market declined 4% in Q2 2026 versus the prior year. PC shipments reached 65 million units, which broke the growth trend that started in Q1 2025, but have since been on a decline as […]

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If you’re considering using your own home-made VPN server, ASUS routers are generally good options. However, do you know that most of them are also great if you want to hook your entire home network to a paid VPN service? If that piques your interest — and you don’t want ...

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NVIDIA's first RTX Spark PCs are coming this fall, with ASUS & MSI leading the way, and other manufacturers will follow suit. ASUS & MSI Among The First To Offer RTX Spark Systems, As NVIDIA Enters The AI PC Segment This Fall The unveiling of RTX Spark marked NVIDIA's official entry into the PC market, targeting the AI PC segment. These laptops are going to be a one-stop solution for AI, Content Creation, and Gaming. According to NVIDIA, the first RTX Spark PCs are now finalized and are aiming for the previously disclosed Fall 2026 launch. As per the details, […]

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The leading OLED manufacturer has started supplying its leading OLED panel technology to OEMs for next-gen laptops. Samsung Begins Fully-Scale Supply of Tandem OLED Panels Meeting VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1400 Requirements A few days ago, VESA announced a new standard for the next-gen OLED panels. It's the DisplayHDR True Black 1400 certification, which is aimed at high-end OLED displays that can deliver up to 1,400 nits of peak brightness, delivering superior visual fidelity while maintaining deep black levels as low as 0.0005 nits. Our high-performance OLED panel for laptops that meets the True Black 1400 standard is a prime […]

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The next generation of server memory is slated to get even faster. At Computex 2026 Micron was showing off DDR5-8000 RDIMMs, while Samsung had uber-fast 12,800 MT/s second-gen MRDIMMs

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ASUS is one of the most prolific networking vendors and has, over the years, released numerous models of standalone Wi-Fi routers and purpose-built mesh systems. This post includes the company’s top five in each category, along with their applicable alternatives. All of these devices delivered excellent performance during my evaluation ...

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A new Beta BIOS has dropped for several 600 and 800 series AMD ASUS motherboards, offering enhanced compatibility with DDR5 modules based on CXMT chips. ASUS Enhances CXMT Memory Compatibility With AMD 600 and 800 Series Motherboards Through Latest Beta BIOS There have been rapid developments around CXMT memory chips, as we see various motherboard and memory vendors optimizing their platforms for reaching higher clocks. Previously, we used to see CXMT-based DDR5 memory being capped at 6000 MT/s, but now they can easily go beyond 8000 MT/s, as has been demonstrated by various motherboard vendors. ASUS is one of those […]

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CXMT's DDR5 memory has some major drawbacks versus DRAM modules from the big three, as ASUS highlights poor overclocking and worse performance. Motherboard Vendors Have Unlocked Over 8000 MT/s Speeds On CXMT-Based DDR5 Memory Modules, But The DRAM Is Inferior In Performance & Overclocking With the ongoing DRAM shortages, China's DIY PC market has started relying heavily on domestic memory solutions. We have seen brands such as Kingbank, Gloway, Lexar, and many more utilize CXMT DDR5 memory. As such, motherboard vendors have started offering optimized support for these modules. With strengthened BIOS support, these memory modules can now surpass 8000 […]

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In a rare incident, a user found himself with the same problem as before, even though MSI was supposed to get the motherboard repaired properly. User Sends His Motherboard With Bent Pin for Repair; MSI's Service Partner, ASK, Sent It Back With Another Pin Bent Not everyone has the same luck when it comes to repairs, especially RMA under warranty. We have seen multiple times how vendors fail to provide proper repairs and replacement for products that are sent for the RMA service under their warranty periods. Similarly, a user expected MSI to repair his damaged motherboard, which was under […]

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We take a quick look at the Noctua NH-U14S DX4677 with the new Intel Xeon 600 series for workstations to see how it works

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The latest special edition ROG Swift OLED gaming monitor is now available in both standard and stand versions in China. Popular Chinese Platform JD Lists ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-GR Edition 20 Gaming Monitor for Sale, Starting at $1327 Some of the ASUS ROG Special Edition 20 products are now getting listed for sale. We recently saw ASUS listing its ROG Astral RTX 5090 Edition 20 graphics card for a whopping $5,499 on the official store, making it one of the most expensive, if not the most expensive, RTX 5090 from the company. While all the hardware in the lineup is […]

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Asus has announced the ROG Gjallar, a premium gaming soundbar designed to deliver 2.1.2 Dolby Atmos surround sound. The new audio system features a 5GHz wireless subwoofer, a multi-function control hub with integrated microphones, and HDMI 2.1 connectivity with 4K@120Hz pass-through support.

Asus built the GJallar soundbar with left and right full-range speakers, dedicated tweeters, and upward-firing channels. A slim 6.5-inch, 65W wireless subwoofer handles low-end frequencies, using a 5GHz connection to ensure low latency. According to the company, this setup establishes a 3D soundstage intended to help players pinpoint enemy locations.

An all-in-one control hub provides a physical interface via a built-in LCD screen. Users can toggle input sources, adjust EQ settings, and manage the integrated ASUS Aura RGB lighting. This hub also houses Acoustic Echo Cancellation microphones that use an AI beamforming algorithm to suppress ambient sounds.

Physical inputs include USB-C, HDMI 2.1 with eARC, optical, and AUX, alongside Bluetooth 5.3 compatibility. The unit supports 4K@120Hz pass-through to prevent resolution compromises when connecting consoles or PCs. On the side, two USB Type-A ports serve as a hub for wireless dongles and other peripherals. Finally, the web-based Gear Link tool or accompanying mobile app allows customisation of lighting, microphone presets, and audio profiles.

KItGuru says: Would you like one of these for your setup, or do you prefer standard speakers? 

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In our ASUS ZenScreen MB169CK review, we see how this portable 15.6" monitor performs compared to its competition

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The CXMT DDR5 memory chips appear to be mature enough to be pushed beyond 8000 MT/s easily. Colorful Pushes CXMT-Based iGame Shadow II DDR5 Memory Kit to 8600 MT/s on iGame X870E Vulcan Motherboard In the past few days, a few memory and motherboard makers have tried to push DDR5 memory kits using the CXMT memory chips beyond what they would usually operate at. Previously, CXMT-based DDR5 memory kits would often max out at 6000 MT/s, and this cap was recently removed, beginning with MSI, which unlocked up to an 8200 MT/s speed on a B850 chipset motherboard, thanks to […]

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The RTX 5090 Edition 20 turned out to be incredibly expensive, as expected. However, it's not over $7,000 as we previously assumed. ASUS Lists ROG Astral RTX 5090 Edition 20 for $5,499 on Official Store, Making it More Expensive Than Matrix Platinum and BTF Edition A few days ago, we saw the ROG Astral RTX 5090 Edition 20 listed on an EU store LDLC. It was listed for over $7,000 after conversion from Euros to USD, but since the hardware incurs VAT, the prices in EU are much higher than in the US. Still, we could already see a hefty […]

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ASUS is now the third display manufacturer to debut a triple-mode gaming monitor after MSI, and GIGABYTE. ASUS Releases ROG Strix XG27UCMG With Fast IPS Panel; Features 4K@240Hz, 2K@400Hz, and FHD@488Hz Modes Right when monitor makers started to adopt the dual-mode configuration, a few vendors started introducing "triple-mode" monitors. Nearly a month ago, MSI rolled out a triple-mode QD-OLED gaming monitor that can reach up to 680Hz, while GIGABYTE released a 5K mini LED monitor with triple-mode configuration. Now, ASUS has released its first triple-mode gaming monitor called ROG Strix XG27UCMG, featuring a fast IPS panel. Unlike MSI and GIGABYTE, […]

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Join me as I visit the ASUS thermal lab and uncover how they conduct rigorous thermal testing for server performance and durability

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