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Windows 11 is finally getting some much-needed customisation options Missing its AI targets may have been the best thing to happen to Microsoft, at least for Windows 11 users. Microsoft has become focused on improving Windows 11, reworking its OS fundamentals to deliver a faster, more user-friendly experience. Microsoft has started to roll out changes […] The post Microsoft finally fixes its Windows 11 Taskbar and Start Menu appeared first on OC3D.

ASUS has crafted a custom ROG Xbox Ally X “PROTOCOL-JS” system with AK Studio ASUS has showcased a custom ROG Xbox Ally X “PROTOCOL-JS” system, a custom Cyberpunk 2077 Edition handheld. This modded system comes from AK Studio, a Taiwanese modding team, who reimagined the handheld through a Cyberpunk lens. Note that ASUS says this […] The post ASUS unveils ROG Xbox Ally Cyberpunk 2077 Edition with AK Studio appeared first on OC3D.

Discord’s Linux Support has been greatly improved Discord has been available for Linux for years, but it hasn’t delivered a great experience. Yes, the Windows version is a memory hog, but the Linux version lacked broad distribution support, hardware video encoding, global hotkey support, and was honestly pretty flaky. With Discord’s “Year of Linux Desktop” […] The post Discord delivers vastly improved Linux support with “Year of Linux Desktop” update appeared first on OC3D.

Forza Horizon 6 may only support Frame Generation on Nvidia GPUs through DLSS We’ve been testing the PC version of Forza Horizon 6 and noticed the game shipped without FSR Frame Generation support. The game also appears to lack support for Intel XeSS Frame Generation, though we have not been able to confirm this as […] The post Forza Horizon 6 launches without FSR Frame Generation on PC appeared first on OC3D.

Microsoft partners with AMD to expand its Advanced Shader Delivery Preview Microsoft has expanded its Public Preview of Advanced Shader Delivery to cover AMD’s RDNA 3, RDNA 3.5, and RDNA 4 graphics cards. With supported games, precompiled shaders will be downloaded onto systems to eliminate long initial load times and disruptive stuttering when a game launches. Xbox […] The post Advanced Shader Delivery expands with AMD Public Preview appeared first on OC3D.

PC builders can now buy delidded Intel Core Ultra 7 270K PLUS CPUs Thermal Grizzly has announced that it is now selling delidded Intel Core Ultra 270K PLUS CPUs, offering PC builders superior thermal performance with direct-die cooling. Intel’s Core Ultra 7 270K PLUS delivers excellent value (see our review here). It delivers Intel fans […] The post Thermal Grizzly releases delidded Intel Core Ultra 7 270K PLUS CPUs appeared first on OC3D.

ASUS’ new ROG NUC delivers console-smashing compact gaming performance ASUS has officially unveiled its ROG NUC 16, a new 3-litre mini gaming PC that can boast up to an Intel Ultra 9 290HX PLUS CPU and an Nvidia RTX 5080 (Laptop) GPU. This PC is significantly smaller than both the Sony PlayStation 5 and Microsoft […] The post ASUS unveils its powerful and compact ROG NUC 16 appeared first on OC3D.

ASUS’ ROG XREAL R1 is now available to preorder for $849 in the US It’s official, ASUS’ ROG XREAL R1 is now available to pre-order, with ASUS setting a $849 asking price for its AR Gaming Glasses in the US. For starters, pre-orders are available via Best Buy, but broader pre-order availability will start on […] The post ASUS’ ROG XREAL R1 AR Glasses are now available to preorder appeared first on OC3D.

ASUS’ first DDR5 memory kit offers high capacities and tight timings ASUS has just showcased its first official ROG DDR5 memory modules at an ROG event in China. These modules are official ASUS ROG DDR5 memory modules, not “ROG Certified” modules. With SK Hynix M-Die ICs, 24GB per module capacities, and a black-and-gold design, these […] The post It’s fast! – ASUS unveils official ROG DDR5 “Edition 20” memory appeared first on OC3D.

AMD X870E just became Retro – Meet the ASUS ROG Crosshair 2006 ASUS has officially listed its ROG Crosshair 2006 motherboard on its website. This motherboard celebrates the 20th anniversary of ROG by harkening back to 2006 with a retro copper aesthetic with classic ROG blue elements. What we have here is a mixture of […] The post ASUS launches its Retro-inspired ROG Crosshair 2006 motherboard appeared first on OC3D.

AMD Software 26.5.1 breaks Blender Cycles, but a fix is incoming AMD released its AMD Software 26.5.1 Radeon GPU drivers last week, and they are causing mayhem amongst Blender users. Blender users have reported a number of issues, including crashes, non-functional denoising, and broken HIP support. These bugs are caused by AMD’s move to ROCm […] The post AMD Radeon 26.5.1 driver breaks Blender Cycles – Fix incoming appeared first on OC3D.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess now has a fully functional PC version The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has been successfully reverse-engineered, allowing modders to create new, unofficial versions of the game for Windows PC, Linux, macOS, iOS and Android. With the Dusk project, Twilight Princess is now playable at higher resolutions, higher framerates, […] The post The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess now has an unofficial PC version appeared first on OC3D.

Fake DDR5 modules are hitting the market as scammers attempt to take advantage of memory shortages Fake DDR5 memory modules have reportedly started circulating. While they appear legitimate at first glance, they are completely non-functional. The memory chips include bare circuit boards with no memory. TAKI on Twitter/X, as reported by WCCFTECH, cut into the […] The post Fake DDR5 memory is hitting the market amid supply shortage appeared first on OC3D.

Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 is coming to PC this summer Cold Iron Studios has officially unveiled Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, which is coming to PC and consoles this summer. On PC, the game will launch on both Steam and the Epic Games Store. Alongside the game’s first trailer, Cold Iron Studios has released the game’s […] The post Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 has been unveiled, as it should run great on PC appeared first on OC3D.

Valve updates its Steam Client with early Steam Controller fixes Valve’s new May 8th update for its Steam Client has been released, and it includes many fixes for the company’s newly released Steam Controller. This includes fixes for compatibility issues, firmware fixes, and configuration fixes. Another important fix addresses an issue where Steam Controller users […] The post Steam Client Update delivers early Steam Controller fixes appeared first on OC3D.

Google Chrome has been silently downloading a 4GB AI model to devices Alexander Haniff, the AI researcher known as “That Privacy Guy“, discovered this week that Google has been silently downloading a 4GB AI model onto the systems of Google Chrome users. This model was downloaded without users’ consent and redownloads itself when users delete […] The post Google caught automatically downloading 4GB AI model on Chrome without consent appeared first on OC3D.

ASUS challenges Elgato with its ROG Strix XG129C Touchscreen display ASUS has officially launched its ROG Strix XG129C secondary display, a 12.3-inch touchscreen that is designed for app control and system monitoring. Users can use their primary display for gaming and applications, and use this secondary screen for chats, system monitoring, and widgets. The ROG […] The post ASUS launches its ROG Strix XG129C secondary touchscreen monitor appeared first on OC3D.

Apple could soon become an Intel Foundry customer According to a Wall Street Journal report, Apple has reached a “preliminary agreement” with Intel to manufacture some chips at Intel Foundry. This deal will see Apple become an Intel Foundry customer, a major breakthrough for Intel and its efforts to rival TSMC as a 3rd party […] The post Apple and Intel reportedly reach “preliminary” chipmaking agreement appeared first on OC3D.

007 First Light is coming to PC on May 27th – Here’s what you need to run it IO Interactive have released more detailed PC system requirements for 007 First Light, which is releasing on Steam and the Epic Games Store later this month on May 27th. These updated PC system requirements add new “Enthusiast” […] The post IO Interactive release more detailed 007 First Light PC system requirements appeared first on OC3D.

ASUS broadens the availability of RGB-Stripe OLED tech with its ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMS gaming monitor ASUS has officially unveiled its new 34-inch ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMS, a new ultra-wide RGB Stripe QD-OLED gaming monitor that boasts an ultra-fast 280Hz refresh rate. This new monitor acts as the little brother of ASUS’ 360 Hz ROG […] The post ASUS launches its ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMS RGB-Stripe Gaming Monitor appeared first on OC3D.