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Valve Slowly Expands SteamOS Support On Non-Valve Hardware (slashdot.org)

2026-08-10 | tags: steamos, valve, intel

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Xbox PC and Game Pass titles are coming to Linux through 'Xodus' — Heroic Launcher devs embark on new open-source reverse-engineering project (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-10 | by Hassam Nasir | tags: xbox, heroic launcher, xodus

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Grab 32GB of Corsair DDR5 for an effective $230 right now in this 9950X3D combo deal —Newegg RAM bundle ships with 16-core AMD X3D chip alongside an MSI X870E board and a free 240mm cooler for $1,308 (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-03 | by Ben Stockton | tags: amd ryzen 9 9950x3d, corsair vengeance ddr5, msi x870e

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First open-source firmware for AM5 officially launches — Dasharo v0.9.0 brings Coreboot and openSIL to Zen 4 APUs on MSI B850 (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-02 | by Aaron Klotz | tags: coreboot, dasharo, amd

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MSI promises an EXPO ULL-like boost for your existing DDR5 memory — High-Efficiency Mode brings low-latency tuning to older RAM (tomshardware.com)

2026-07-31 | by Zhiye Liu | tags: msi, expo ull, amd

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Save $900 on this RTX 5070 gaming PC from MSI in this limited-time Woot deal, now $1,399 — grab a huge saving on this Codex R2 rig with a 10-core Intel CPU, 32GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD (tomshardware.com)

2026-07-31 | by Ben Stockton | tags: msi, rtx 5070, nvidia geforce

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Maingear introduces a new lineup of hidden-cable 'Zero' pre-built PCs (engadget.com)

2026-07-30 | by Steve Dent | tags: maingear, nvidia, intel

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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG review: Panther Lake in an understated mini PC (tomshardware.com)

2026-07-29 | by Mark Tyson | tags: msi cubi nuc, intel panther lake, core ultra series

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Save $1,000 on this RTX 5090 gaming PC from MSI, just 17% more than the GPU's standalone cost right now —score this 4K powerhouse with 64GB DDR5 and a 2TB SSD for $4,899 (tomshardware.com)

2026-07-28 | by Ben Stockton | tags: msi, rtx 5090, intel core i9

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MSI and Colorful raise Nvidia RTX 50-series prices in China by up to 59% across the entire lineup — change in distributer pricing suggests GPU price hikes are on the way (tomshardware.com)

2026-07-27 | by Hassam Nasir | tags: nvidia, msi, rtx 50-series

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Upgrading an MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld gaming PC with a 2TB SSD (tomshardware.com)

2026-07-27 | by Brandon Hill | tags: msi claw 8 ex ai+, pny cs2150, thunderbolt 5

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Get 16GB of DDR5 RAM for just $16 when you buy it with AMD's brand-new 7700X3D — Ryzen 7 with an X870 motherboard, G.Skill Ripjaws, and an AIO for just $588 (tomshardware.com)

2026-07-27 | by Stephen Warwick | tags: amd ryzen 7 7700x3d, msi pro x870-p, g.skill ripjaws

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Der8auer converts $7,000 RTX 5090 Lightning Z to custom water cooling, drops temps by 11°C (techspot.com)

2026-07-21 | by Kishalaya Kundu | tags: rtx 5090 lightning, water cooling, der8auer

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New plugin unlocks granular VRAM temperature tracking on Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs — community cracks open Blackwell's forbidden telemetry sensors (tomshardware.com)

2026-07-20 | by Zhiye Liu | tags: nvidia, rtx 50-series, blackwell

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MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk Wifi II motherboard review: Loses features from the original, but shaves a few dollars off the price (tomshardware.com)

2026-07-17 | by Joe Shields | tags: msi, mag z890, tomahawk

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I tested MSI's latest gaming laptop, and it works just as hard as it plays (zdnet.com)

2026-07-17 | by Cesar Cadenas | tags: msi, cyborg 15, alienware

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is back in stock with up to $173 in savings, thanks to these Newegg deals — free $70 MSI MAG cooler brings costs well below MSRP for the standalone CPU, alongside an extra $100 off for a 16GB RAM and motherboard bundle (tomshardware.com)

2026-07-14 | by Ben Stockton | tags: cooler, deals, free

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MSI Center – How to gain SYSTEM privileges in seconds (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-07-04 | tags: center, msi center, named

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I tried a Windows handheld PC, and its docking system made it my ideal travel companion (zdnet.com)

2026-06-29 | by Cesar Cadenas | get Microsoft Surface Dock → | tags: msi, claw 8 ex ai+, intel arc g-series

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I tested MSI's Windows handheld PC, and it beats the Legion Go in a major way (zdnet.com)

2026-06-28 | by Cesar Cadenas | get MSI Stealth 16 Gaming Laptop → | tags: msi, claw 8 ex ai+, intel arc g-series

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Japanese firm launches hyper-realistic capsule toy PC parts ‘you can assemble and play with’ — tiny motherboards, cases, and CPUs are coming after Tarlin inks collab with the ‘big four’ PC parts makers (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-28 | by Mark Tyson | get Miniature PC Building Kit → | tags: asrock, gigabyte, intel

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Engadget review recap: MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, Sony A7R VI, Ray-Ban Meta Optics and more (engadget.com)

2026-06-27 | by Billy Steele | get Sony A7R IV Camera → | tags: xgimi memomind, msi claw 8 ex ai+, sony a7r vi

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5 of the best MSI gaming laptop deals live now for Amazon Prime Day (zdnet.com)

2026-06-25 | by Kyle Kucharski | get MSI GF63 Thin Gaming Laptop → | tags: msi, amazon prime day, zdnet

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MSI's Katana 15 is a solid midrange gaming laptop and it's 15% off during Prime Day (zdnet.com)

2026-06-25 | by Cesar Cadenas | get MSI Katana 15 Gaming Laptop → | tags: msi, katana 15, prime day

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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Review: The Best Handheld PC, but You’ll Have to Pay for It (gizmodo.com)

2026-06-24 | get MSI Claw 8 EX AI Gaming Laptop → | tags: msi, claw 8 ex, handheld pc

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This expansive 49-inch OLED monitor is less than $700 in Newegg's Prime Day rival sale — 144Hz 1440p beast is $150 off (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-24 | by Stephen Warwick | get LG 49-Inch OLED Monitor → | tags: msi, oled monitor, hdmi 2.1

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The ONEXPLAYER 3 is the cheapest console with Intel’s best handheld chip (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-24 | get ONEXPLAYER 3 Gaming Console → | tags: onexplayer 3, intel arc g3, indiegogo

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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ sets a new performance bar with a very expensive handheld (techspot.com)

2026-06-23 | get MSI Claw 8 EX AI Gaming Console → | tags: msi, claw 8 ex ai+, intel arc g3

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MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus Handheld Fires Up Your Windows Gaming (cnet.com)

2026-06-23 | by See Full Bio | get MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus → | tags: msi, intel arc g3, lenovo legion go

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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review: Unmatched performance and a jaw-dropping price tag (tomshardware.com)

2026-06-23 | by Brandon Hill | get MSI Claw 8 EX Gaming Mouse → | tags: msi, claw 8 ex ai+, intel arc g3