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Intrepid PC builder fights RAM crunch by building DDR3 system that runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 60 FPS — Core i7-4790K, RTX 2060 Super, and 32GB of DDR3 would cost just $300

Increasing DDR5 prices are leading buyers to buy "ancient" desktop platforms going as far back as the DDR3 era. YouTuber discovers 4790K powered system with an RTX 2060 Super and $40 worth of 32GB DDR3 memory can run games modern AAA games at 60FPS.

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Asus adds 64MB ROM to Strix Neo AM5 motherboards, following Gigabyte — capacity large enough to fit pre-installed Wi-Fi drivers

Asus has incorporated a 64MB ROM into its all-new Strix Neo AM5 motherboards to support future Ryzen releases. For now, though, Asus is using the extra capacity to hold an integrated Wi-Fi driver, handy for new Windows 11 installs.

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Gigabyte unleashes new DDR4 AM4 motherboards as RAM shortage continues to slam PC builders — sky-high DDR5 prices spark rush for affordable alternatives

Consumers are flocking back to AM4, which supports DDR4, as DDR5 prices continue to skyrocket. Gigabyte is taking advantage of the opportunity and has launched four new AM4 motherboard variants in Mini-ITX and Micro-ATX form factors.

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Razer's Hanbo AIO coolers up to 70 percent off, drop as low as $29 in clearance deal — Chroma RGB CPU coolers fall to extreme budget territory, with 360mm model priced at $39, 240mm for $10 less

Razer's old Hanbo Chroma AIO liquid coolers are selling at ludicrously low prices ahead of the new year as Newegg looks to liquidate all of its remaining inventory. Pricing on the 240mm model is just $29.99, making it possibly the cheapest AIO cooler on the market.

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Arch Linux kills off Nvidia Pascal GPU support — users still running GTX 10-series graphics cards will have to manually install older drivers

Arch Linux is one of the first Linux distros to officially axe Pascal GPU support after Nvidia cancelled support in July. Arch is now using the 590 Nvidia Linux driver as its default Nvidia driver, which lacks Pascal support.

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