One more budget gaming monitor launched by Philips, specially designed for those who are looking for a fully immersive gaming experience on a budget. Philips Debuts Evnia 34M2C5601QA Gaming Monitor, Bringing 200 Hz to 3440x1440p Resolution Alongside AI-Enhanced Ambiglow Popular monitor vendor Philips is expanding its monitor catalog by launching a brand-new ultrawide monitor called Evnia 34M2C5601QA. The Evnia 34M2C5601QA is a 34-inch Ultrawide gaming monitor with a curved display, featuring 1500R curvature for a more immersive experience, allowing users to enjoy triple-A open-world games as well as racing titles. The monitor offers a 3440 x 1440p resolution in a […]

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This particular GPU remains the smallest RTX 3060, featuring no power connector as it relies fully on the PCIe x16 slot. Newegg Lists SRhonyra RTX 3060 Low Profile GPU for $495; Features Two Display Connectors, Blower-Style Cooler, and No Power Connector We recently saw a unique GeForce RTX 3060 GPU in a Bilibili video that had no power connectors to power it. This was a single-slot card made by a Chinese manufacturer that relies fully on the PCIe x16 slot and boasts a low-profile design that suits ultra-compact PCs that have space constraints. Looks like the card is ready to […]

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AOC has launched a new high-end gaming monitor for the Chinese market, featuring 5K and 2K resolutions. AOC Debuts 5K Mini LED Gaming Monitor, Featuring 5K@180Hz and 2K@360 Hz Modes And DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 Interface Popular monitor maker AOC has expanded its monitor lineup by introducing a brand-new high-end IPS monitor called AGON Ultra AGP277KXM. This is specifically for the Chinese market, featuring 5K resolution on a 27-inch display. The monitor boasts a dual-mode configuration, high PPI for sharp visuals, and the latest connectivity for uncompressed visuals. The AGON Ultra AGP277KXM uses Mini LED backlight technology featuring 2,304 dimming zones, […]

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This is currently the cheapest 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor, as this particular model has hit its lowest price ever. ASRock 27-inch QHD OLED Gaming Monitor With 240 Hz Refresh Rate Just Hit the Lowest Price Ever, Dropping Below $300 on Newegg As we see innovative and premium OLED monitors entering the mainstream market, existing OLED panels on previous-gen OLED technology are becoming cheaper than ever. A few days ago, we posted an OLED monitor deal, which was one of the best OLED monitor deals we have seen this year, giving you a solid 240 Hz QHD gaming monitor for […]

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The Evnia 32M2N6901A boasts 4K resolution for sharp image quality, high refresh rate, and low response time for competitive gamers. Philips Launches New 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor at $868; Features AI Ambiglow for Immersion, Dual 5W Speakers, and 90W PD Popular monitor maker Philips debuted another gaming monitor called Evnia 32M2N6901A, which is positioned in the high-end segment for enthusiasts. Philips regularly updates its monitor catalog by adding new displays with different panel technologies, catering to the demands of gamers and enthusiasts, and this one is one of its best upper mid-range/high-end displays. The Evnia 32M2N6901A boasts a 32-inch display […]

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OXS audio products have impressed me in the past, particularly the OXS Storm, which turned out to be an excellent headset for gaming. Even though the company doesn't have as many products in the headphones category, its speakers catalog is filled with a variety of options. The OXS Thunder Duo lineup is particularly famous for offering that rich 5.1 surround sound, but it's divided into four editions, offering a different set of speakers and woofer configuration, suiting individual needs. Even though I love deep Bass, I think the OXS Thunder Duo X has changed my perspective on whether one should […]

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ASUS's ROG NUC 16 Mini PC combines a powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX CPU with up to NVIDIA's RTX 5080 in a 3-Liter chassis. ASUS Continues To Expand Its ROG NUC Lineup: NUC 16 Features Packs High-End Intel CPU & NVIDIA GPU In A Compact Chassis Ever since ASUS took charge of the Intel NUC division, the company has been rolling out some impressive compact solutions, whether they be in its standard NUC or enthusiast-grade ROG NUC offerings. Today, ASUS has launched its fastest-ever ROG NUC Mini PC, the NUC 16, which features some mighty specifications and a brand […]

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The new 27-inch QD-OLED is equipped with the DarkArmor technology, making it the first MSI display to use this feature for improved blacks. MSI Launches 27-inch 2K@320Hz OLED Monitor, Featuring Samsung's Penta Tandem Technology MSI is continuously evolving its OLED monitor lineup, offering newer generation QD-OLED panels for improved visual fidelity. Its latest offering, the MAG OLED 271QPX32, is its first monitor in the OLED catalog that brings Samsung's 4th gen Penta Tandem QD-OLED. Up until now, monitor manufacturers were boasting about using the 4-layer LG RGB Tandem OLED panel, but the Penta Tandem brings a 5-layer OLED panel in […]

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Nvidia has historically been better at maintaining their open source driver, a perfect example being that it properly supports HDMI 2.1 on Linux with no extra fuss.  Unfortunately that is not true…

AMD has submitted a series of Linux kernel patches to the AMDGPU driver that introduce support for the HDMI 2.1 Fixed Rate Link (FRL) feature. The move follows years of rejection from the HDMI Forum regarding open-source implementations of the standard. This initial support enables higher bandwidth for Radeon GPUs on Linux, supporting resolutions such as 4K at 120Hz and 5K at 240Hz.

As noted by AMD Linux engineer Harry Wentland (via Phoronix), AMD had developed the code in 2024. Still, the HDMI Forum previously blocked its release, citing concerns about exposing proprietary intellectual property in open-source stacks. 

The current patch set submitted by Wentland implements FRL signalling, replacing the legacy TMDS mechanism used in HDMI 2.0. While FRL support has passed representative compliance testing, other HDMI 2.1 features such as Display Stream Compression (DSC) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) are currently in testing and will be submitted in future updates.

The patches are now under review on the Linux kernel mailing list. If approved, the code is expected to be integrated into the Linux v7.2 kernel release. This implementation would allow Linux users to access the full 48Gbps bandwidth of the HDMI 2.1 standard without relying on closed-source firmware or third-party workarounds.

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KitGuru says: With the Steam Machine supposedly right around the corner, this update comes right on time, allowing the console to be on par with equivalent Windows systems.

AMD has taken a major step toward enabling native open-source HDMI 2.1 support on Linux by submitting new patches for its AMDGPU driver. AMD Moves Closer to Open-Source HDMI 2.1 Support on Linux With New AMDGPU FRL Patches It appears that the HDMI 2.1 support is finally arriving to Linux as AMD has submitted the new Fixed Rate Link (FRL) patches for its AMDGPU driver. This has been one of the longest-standing limitations that affected Radeon GPUs on the platform. There have been years of restrictions tied to the HDMI Forum (Org behind the HDMI standard) policies that prevented upstream […]

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