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Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
This is the cheapest RTX 5070 gaming PC I've ever seen! Plus, get $200 off my favorite MacBook and more — Power Picks
Friday's power picks are, well, powerful — you can get a massive $700 off the MSI Aegis gaming PC with RTX 5070 power, $200 off the M4 MacBook Pro, 20% off one of my favorite gaming headsets and more! What was funny about these is that retailers are not advertising them heavily. These are definitely the savings that they don't want you to know about — probably because all of these are either price matching or are lower than what we saw at Prime Day. And as has become pretty customary, yesterday's power picks are still available! That means an RTX 5060 gaming PC can be yours for $920 off, and the 49-inch ultrawide curved monitor I'm working on right now (my favorite ever) is $225 off. But for now, let's get into today's top deals. This $700 price cut brings this mighty MSI Aegis gaming PC into must-buy territory. Alongside that beasty RTX 5070 GPU, you'll find an Intel Core Ultra 265K CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD. All of which is packed into a gorgeous case with plenty of RGB cooling to really add some flair to your desk. If I'm buying a laptop, I'll always go with the M4 MacBook Pro for its scary fast performance and power efficiency — slowly sipping that battery life while I dig into a complex 4K edit. For most creative enthusiasts (like me), the M4 chip is more than enough horsepower to get the job done, alongside 16GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD. Everyone's favorite game is back: can you buy an RTX 50-series GPU for MSRP? The answer, unfortunately, is no. But with this 17% saving, this brings the RTX 5070 to just $30 over that $549 retail price. Plus, it's a triple fan-cooled and overclockable, and in my own time with the 5070, the ceiling on how much more performance you can get out of it (frame rates up by 15% before crashing) is impressive. Like a cable-free gaming setup? Asus' ROG Delta II wireless headset is one of the best you can get — packing giant 50mm titanium-plated drivers to deliver immersively deep sound, a 10mm super-wideband mic for comms and a 110-hour battery life. And if you're the work-from-home kinda person, a better webcam than the potato on your laptop is essential. That's where the OBSBOT Meet SE really comes into its own at under $60 — packing a sharp 1080p picture with a 100FPS refresh rate, alongside HDR and gesture control. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Tom's Guide
7 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Leaked Windows 11 gaming handheld UI hints at long-overdue fix ahead of ROG Xbox Ally launch — and it's about time
As we've been saying for a long time now, Windows 11 is not a good time on a gaming handheld. Microsoft has been listening, and we've seen promises of a drastically different version launching with the ROG Xbox Ally — stripping away the desktop and background processes in favor of a new UI when a gaming handheld is detected. Well, today, we got an even clearer look at how this will work, as someone has found references in Windows 11 to a new out-of-the-box experience UI for Windows 11 when it's running on a handheld. This change is long overdue, but I'm so glad it's finally happening. 13, 2025 As found by Phantom on X, Build 26200 of Windows 11 has spotted a UI screen that looks similar to the startup process when you first fire up a PC, but the standard laptop or desktop icon has been replaced by a handheld. On top of that, Windows latest dug into the code and found 'references' to a new 'GamePad optimized UI.' I won't go into the nitty-gritty of the code itself, but what it will do is detect if you're on a handheld and flip the UI accordingly — giving you prompts based on the A/B/X/Y buttons ('Press A to continue' and 'Press B to go back' are mentioned). This is all done via a hardware abstraction layer, which basically asks the device to identify itself before proceeding further. If it is identified as a 'GamepadBasedDevice,' then you'll go straight into this version of Windows. As you'll find in our Asus ROG Ally X review, we said "Windows 11 is the enemy of handheld gaming" for good reason. Device makers are quick to make their own workarounds that overlaid, but you always had to interact with a desktop-class UI on a tiny screen, background processes drained the battery life, and I still can't get over the setup process trying to sell me Office 365 on a gaming handheld. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. It's clear that the ROG Xbox Ally and Microsoft's accelerated development are in response to Steam OS expanding to devices like the Lenovo Legion Go S, and the moves being made are incredibly encouraging. The app switcher and task bar simplify things immensely. From not even loading the desktop background processes on startup to presenting a console-esque UI to play, this is what we've been asking for over the past 18 months now. Of course, this will just be coming to Asus' new device at first, but it will be expanding to new handhelds in 2026. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Tom's Guide
14-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X prices leak — prepare for a premium cost
We know a lot about the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, with Microsoft's new gaming handhelds rumored to arrive this October, but prices have yet to be officially announced. Now, we may have an idea thanks to a leak — and they look to be pricey. An official Spanish Asus Store (spotted by Notebookcheck) seemingly reveals the prices for the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, shown by typing "Xbox Ally" in the search bar of the site. It shows the base Xbox Ally will be priced at €599, while the Xbox Ally X will come in at €899. This puts the standard model at around $699/£519 and the premium Ally X version at $1,050/£779. Of course, pricing in different regions is sure to be adjusted, especially in the U.S. with tariffs. However, if accurate, these Xbox handhelds will be another set of premium-priced gaming handhelds. Interestingly, known leaker eXtas1s suggests the regular Xbox Ally with an AMD Ryzen Z2 A chip will be priced from $499, while the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme-equipped ROG Xbox Ally X will start at $799. These are far more attractive price points, but seeing the leaked prices indicates these could be at least $100 more. The ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X are set to launch this fall, with rumors suggesting an October release date (with pre-orders expected to arrive in August). We'll know the official price of these gaming handhelds soon, but it's already looking like these consoles will match the competition of other premium handhelds. With the latest AMD processors, upgraded specs and new Xbox Experience app launching with the consoles, it isn't surprising that Microsoft's upcoming handhelds would come with premium price tags — not unlike other recent PC gaming handhelds. To put this into perspective, the recent Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS starts at $549 with a Ryzen Z2 Go chip, with the Ryzen Z1 Extreme coming in at $829. Along with this, the MSI Claw 8 AI+ starts at $899 with its Intel Core Ultra 7 258V chip. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. As for Asus' previous offerings, the ROG Ally is set at $699, while the beefier ROG Ally X is priced from $799. With the price leak in mind, the Xbox versions could look slightly different. We previously predicted the ROG Xbox Ally will be around $599 or less, while the ROG Xbox Ally X could drop somewhere between $799 to $999. Unsurprisingly, this puts both models well ahead of the $449 Nintendo Switch 2, with the highest-end $649 Steam Deck OLED being just ahead of the rumored pricing of the base ROG Xbox Ally. All that said, Asus' handhelds offer some of the most powerful handheld gaming performance on the market, and with the upgraded Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip (along with the less powerful Z2 A processor), these are set to be high-end portable gaming machines. There's still a lot to learn about Asus' upcoming Xbox handhelds, and it won't be long until we see if they belong among the best gaming handhelds around.
Daily Record
09-07-2025
- Daily Record
Stream Deck rival gets £104 price cut in Prime Day deal as shopper says its 'no competition'
'I'm really impressed by the device. Really fun and easy to use, nice ergonomics.' While Amazon's Prime Day event is a great time for the majority of people to snap up a bargain, gamers are particularly happy as they have the chance to save hundreds of pounds on a new gaming device or console. Many people have recently been raving about the Steam Deck, which is a portable device that allows gamers to play the games from their Steam library while on the go. However, these devices come with hefty price tags that can put shoppers off. However, a rival console has been given a huge discount on Amazon as part of their Prime Day event. Normally retailing for £504, the ASUS ROG Ally Handheld Gaming Console has been dropped down to £399.99 in a limited time deal. The ROG Ally is said to be Asus' Windows 11 gaming powerhouse, which also allows gamers to play their favourite games while travelling or on the go, reports the Express. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z1 chip, this device is able to boost frame rates without compromising its excellent image quality. In terms of battery life, the device comes with an 80Wh battery built-in supply for longer gaming sessions and comes with FreeSync Premium installed. Additionally, the handheld console has a 120Hz refresh rate screen and has access to the Xbox Game Pass to easily download and stream games. In comparison to the Stream Deck, the ROG Ally is said to have a better resolution, storage and screen than its rival, while also weighing less. For overall performance, the Steam Deck's rival delivers the better performance. However, as the ROG Ally features a lot more power than its rival, its battery life is a bit on the weaker side. This is dependent however on the game users decide to play. Some shoppers did note only getting an hour of playtime before having to plug the console in for a charge. For those wanting a Steam Deck, the best deal we could find on Amazon was the Valve Steam Deck 512GB Handheld Console for £479. With access to your full Steam Library, this console was designed for comfortable playtime as the rear of the device is equipped for a wide range of hand sizes. Alternatively, for those wanting the latest Nintendo device to hit the market, Argos is selling the Nintendo Switch 2 Console for £395.99. With a larger 1080p screen, shoppers have the option of playing with a handheld portable device or connecting it to the TV to play in 4K resolution. Back to the ROG Ally, it currently boasts a 4.3 star rating from Amazon shoppers. One customer even said when choosing between the Steam Deck and its rival device, it was 'no competition'. One five-star reviewer said: "Wow!!!! To say I'm seriously impressed with this bit of kit is an understatement. After months of reading reviews and comparing the ROG Ally with the Steam Deck, the lure of the improved performance and convenience of Windows/GamePass just made it no competition. "The convenience of having a mobile Windows install for OneDrive/OneNote etc and all the other apps I already own was also a pretty big deciding factor. I'm not adverse to linux, and use it daily, but just have so much invested in windows software that it was something else the Ally had over the steam deck." Tech deal of the week It's that time of year where we are looking for ways to keep cool amidst the balmy, summer days. One item shoppers are raving over is this DDKJ Neck Fan that can be used to keep cool when commuting, at work or in the home. Even better, it costs just £26.98 on Amazon. With certain parts of the UK set to reach sweltering 35C, it's handy that this neck fan comes with a rose gold cooling plate around the neck curve that is said to "feel like an ice cube", dropping temperatures to just 15C in as little as one second. Boasting an ergonomic, wearable design, it features two bladeless fans that are safe to wear, with five different speed settings that provide a cooling effect on the head, neck and sides. It's also quite smart thanks to a LED digital display that makes the operation easy and convenient, while the built-in 5500mAh large capacity rechargeable battery features a fast charging chip that ensures a full charge within just 2.5-3hrs. Numerous shoppers who have bagged the neck fan say it is a "godsend" and a "lifesaver" for the heatwave, with one writing: "This is easy to wear when sitting or walking generally. Works fast and never needed it on anything but the lowest setting! At my time of life it is a lifesaver, especially through the heatwave we experienced." Keep cool amidst the rising temperatures with the DDKJ Neck Fan with Cooling Plate on Amazon for £26.98 With another happy shopper adding: "I'm really impressed by the device. Really fun and easy to use, nice ergonomics. Full windows experience. Picture and sound quality is fantastic. Great for PC game pass." However, one shopper wished the device came with a case, writing: "The first downside is you have to get a case for it, unlike the Steam Deck which already comes with one. It's not a major issue but I do feel that it should come with one given its major competitor does and sometimes the little things matter." With another noting about the battery life: "The only downside is the battery life, obviously the higher spec the game the quicker it drains so if you're traveling with this take a battery with you to top it up." Despite this, a top reviewer also commented: "I managed to get this on sale for £400 and it's an absolute bargain, screen is very good quality and big enough for pretty much any game and fairly light compared to a lot of other handhelds. "I've played a number of AAA games on this and with a few setting adjustments on generally medium settings I'm easily getting 30-60 FPS. The speakers are very good and the graphics performance is actually better than I'd hoped for." To buy the ASUS ROG Ally Handheld Gaming Console, click HERE. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! 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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Yahoo
No PC gamer actually needs this 3000 W power supply unit but like Gollum and the one ring, I wants it
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It's fair to say that, compared to CPUs and graphics cards, power supply units aren't really PC components that normally get one's hardware juices flowing. They're mightily important, of course, and you should always get the best you can afford, but once they're hidden in the depths of your gaming rig, you'll never pay much attention to them. That said, the new Asus Pro WS 3000W Platinum is so wonderfully over-the-top that I'm drawn to it like a proto-hobbit to a band of gold. I caught wind of the mighty PSU over at ComputerBase and immediately headed over to Asus' site to pore over its specs. Let's begin with the most important aspect here: the Pro WS range isn't aimed at gamers, as the construction and feature set are firmly in the workstation camp. That said, they will fit any decent-sized desktop case, and if you're feeling flush and foolish, you could always pop one in. The range-topper is the Pro WS 3000W Platinum, and as the name clearly states, this is a 3,000-watt PSU. Yep, three thousand watts. It's that high because it's designed to power up to four GeForce RTX 5090 cards. Or just one and never even notice it. As well as supporting a ludicrous number of GPUs, and the obligatory CPU and motherboard requirements, you've also got scope to host a small mountain of other devices via four 8-pin PCIe and six SATA/Molex connectors. You'd probably need all those just to power the sheer volume of fans required to keep four RTX 5090s from melting the motherboard, though. For me, though, I just really like how industrial it looks. There's no mere flimsy metal grill covering the cooling fan here; the PSU's casing itself acts as a barrier to inquisitive fingers, and it just shouts heft and solidness. Now, I should imagine that you'll be thinking that the Pro WS 3000W Platinum is rather expensive. And you'd be right if you are, as ComputerBase says the range-topper has an estimated MSRP of €699 (around $822/£602 with current exchange rates). It's not due to appear until the last few months of 2025, so the price may alter somewhat by then. But while 699 euros is a lot for a PSU, it's actually not that bad considering its capabilities. I'd say that it's better value than the other Pro WS models, but none of them are what I'd call excessive: the 2,200 W one is €599 and the 1,600 W version is a surprising €479. If you head over to Amazon and check out other 1,600 W PSUs and you'll see that they're all just as pricey, if not more. That's a surprise because you'd expect a 'workstation' product to sport a 'workstation' tax, but if Asus does stick to these prices, then fair play to them for not going wild with the price tags. I suppose the specs are ludicrous enough for anyone. One thing that's worth noting about all PSUs is that they typically hit their peak efficiency at around 50% of the maximum rated load. The exact point varies from model to model, but I reckon that this one will run best in the 1,500 W region. That's still more power than most RTX 5090 gaming rigs will draw, but if you have an extreme overclocked one, then this supply could be the perfect match. Alas, I'll never be able to afford one and my house has rather iffy electrics—I'd hate to plug a fully-loaded Pro WS 3000W Platinum into any of my sockets—but one can dream, yes? Famous fictional characters may be driven to a life of desperate yearning by cursed rings of power, but it's chonkmeister power supplies for me.
