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Tahawul Tech
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Tahawul Tech
NVIDIA celebrates the launch of ‘DOOM: The Dark Ages' with special launch event
NVIDIA recently hosted the launch event for 'DOOM: The Dark Ages RTX ON' to celebrate one of the most anticipated titles of the year and highlight the game-changing capabilities of the GeForce RTX 50 Series. The power-packed event held at Power League Gaming studio in Dubai, was attended by the region's gamers, developers, creators and NVIDIA partners. Attendees had the opportunity to preview the game first-hand with RTX ON, enhancing their DOOM: The Dark Ages gaming experience. They enjoyed fully immersive gameplay that included exceptional image quality with ultra-low latency. Adding to the excitement, renowned PC modder UltraPCGamers unveiled a custom DOOM-inspired RTX 50 Series PC. Speaking at the event, Chantelle Tavid, Head of Marketing MENA/CIS at NVIDIA, said, 'This launch is all about bringing RTX technologies to life for our gaming community. We want gamers to experience firsthand how NVIDIA innovations like DLSS 4 and NVIDIA Reflex elevate the DOOM gameplay — not just through higher FPS, but through a richer, more immersive experience. Performance today is about more than just frame rates; it's the combination of image quality, FPS, responsiveness and latency that defines the ultimate gaming experience. 'We're thrilled with the response to this launch and incredibly grateful to our partners — MSI, Razer, and ZOTAC — as well as Bethesda, for their continued support. A big thank you to everyone who joined us in making this event such a success', she added. DOOM: The Dark Ages holds a legendary status among gamers and is widely regarded as one of the best first-person shooter games. Since the debut of the first game in 1993, the critically acclaimed franchise has built a loyal fan base. Serving as a prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM: Eternal, DOOM: The Dark Ages will see players get into the boots of the DOOM Slayer as they fight a medieval war against Hell. The game is powered by the new idTech 8 engine and features native ray tracing using NVIDIA DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation that boosts FPS (Frames Per Second) and delivers stunning visual fidelity. NVIDIA is committed to supporting the region's rapidly growing gaming community through ongoing collaborations with gamers, content creators and key partners. The event also celebrated the passion of the Middle East gaming community, where NVIDIA is dedicated to empowering gamers to push the boundaries of gaming. Image Credit: NVIDIA
Tom's Guide
22-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
I watched this beast of a gaming PC turn into an AI power house - but the dashboard-like second screen is its coolest feature
Due to their more powerful nature, the best gaming PCs are as well equipped for gaming as they are for handling complex workloads. However, I never thought I'd get to see firsthand how a beast of a gaming PC would transform into an AI workstation. Last year at Computex, I got to go hands-on with the original MEG Vision X AI PC. However, at that time it was still a concept that showcased how useful having a touchscreen display on the front of a gaming PC could be. Then, at CES 2025 once Nvidia's RTX 50 series cards were officially announced it began to truly take shape. Now at Computex 2025, MSI is back once again with its flagship desktop PC and this time around, you'll finally be able to buy one, albeit at a very steep price. However, with an Intel Ultra 9 285K processor, a Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card, 64GB of DDR5 RAM and of course, a 13-inch FHD touchscreen display on the front, its $7,500 price tag isn't as shocking as it may appear at first glance. Heck, even now, RTX 5090 GPUs are going for between $3,500 to $4,000 online, even though the graphics card itself has an MSRP of $1,999. I've now had a chance to check out MSI's MEG Vision X AI desktop PC in person three times but the second gen version (and the one you can actually buy) has a few really neat tricks up its sleeve, especially if you're an AI enthusiast by day and a gamer by night. As someone who uses a multi-monitor setup at home, I was immediately intrigued by the touchscreen display on the front of the MEG Vision X AI. Sure, most of your gameplay or your work will happen on one of the best monitors but you can never have too much screen real estate right? Instead of having a portable monitor underneath your main display like I do, this beastly gaming PC has one built into the front of its case. Secondary displays have become increasingly popular in gaming PCs over the past few years. However, while most just give you an easy way to see your computer's current temperatures and other system specs at a glance, the one on the MEG Vision X AI is a lot more useful. I remember when I first tried out this computer and the first thing I did was to pull up a browser window and start scrolling through stories on Tom's Guide. From there, I opened up YouTube and watched a few videos and everything worked without a hitch. I'm a stickler for good cable management and with a display integrated into your PC, you don't have to worry about hiding the cables connecting it to your computer. Likewise, a vertical, 13-inch display gives you plenty of screen space to work with without overshadowing your main monitor. Now with the finished version of the MEG Vision X AI, MSI has changed up how you use this front display significantly. Instead of using it as a second monitor, it now has multiple modes depending on the task at hand and a simplified EZ Mode. You can easily switch between preset Gaming, Working, Meeting and Entertainment modes with their own preconfigured widgets, though you can also add your own custom modes. Likewise, now that MSI is positioning the Meg Vision X AI as not just a gaming PC but as an AI workstation, its touchscreen display is now referred to as an AI HMI (or Human-Machine Interface). Instead of just being a secondary display tacked onto the front of the computer, it has become an intelligent interactive control center that makes use of AI for an improved user experience and simplified system management. At the bottom of AI HMI, you'll find MSI's AI Zone which lets you quickly launch your favorite AI tools with a tap. From ChatGPT to Gemini to Meta AI, you'll find all of the most popular AI services at the bottom of the display so you don't have to type them out in your browser. All you have to do is tap and the Meg Vision X AI opens them on its own. However, that's not all it can do. Processor Intel Ultra 9 285K Graphics Nvidia RTX 5090 RAM 64GB DDR5 Storage 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD Power supply 850W Connectivity Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Ports 2 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C, 1 x mic, 1 x headphone (front), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 7 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C Operating system Windows 11 Pro Other features Mystic Light RGB LED, 13-inch FHD touchscreen You can also use the Meg Vision X AI's second display to open the company's own AI Robot chatbot. Powered by both MSI and Nvidia, this digital assistant allows you to chat and speak with your computer using natural language. You don't even need one of the best webcams or a pair of computer speakers for this as there's a microphone and a speaker built into the front of the Meg Vision X AI's case. On the show floor at Computex, I watched as an MSI rep typed out questions and the company's AI Robot answered them with ease. Since this is a very powerful gaming rig after all, this was all done on-device instead of over the cloud which is great if you'd rather not have your convos with this AI chatbot ending up in someone else's hands. One thing that I was curious about after seeing Microsoft Copilot stumble to pull it off was having MSI's AI Robot change the Meg Vision X AI's settings. From dimming the display's brightness to handling more complicated tasks like turning Bluetooth on and off, all it took was a quick message to the chatbot to adjust the computer's settings. Granted, the Meg Vision X AI was connected to an MSI QD-OLED monitor, so I'm not quite sure if this will work with a display from another manufacturer. Still, it was neat to see in person and something I imagine will only get better and more powerful over time. The Meg Vision X AI doesn't just run MSI's AI locally, it can run all sorts of different models that way too. From Llama 3 to Deepseek and more, you can install various AI models on the machine and then use AI Robot to switch between them. In a sense, AI Robot acts as your AI dashboard so that you don't have to open and switch between different apps. Instead, you just pick and choose your preferred AI model from a drop-down menu and you can install new ones right from this same menu. Even if you're more of a gamer than an AI enthusiast, it's nice to have this extra functionality built into such a powerful PC. That way, it's there if you want to use it, though you don't necessarily have to if AI isn't your thing (yet). The Meg Vision X AI is a gaming PC after all and MSI is also using AI for more gaming related tasks. For instance, on the AI HMI, you can see a visual representation of your case fans along with details on how fast they are spinning along with your current GPU and CPU temperatures and frequencies. It's a nice touch that harkens back to what the Meg Vision X AI first debuted as, a powerful gaming PC with AI capabilities built in thanks to the NPU in its Intel Core Ultra processor. At $7,500, this pre-built gaming PC is definitely on the expensive side. However, by incorporating AI into its design and feature set, MSI has made it a powerful gaming PC that doubles as an AI workstation or vice versa. Depending on how you want to use it and your workflow, the Meg Vision X AI is a powerful PC that can play games as well as it handles local AI workloads. I never thought a desktop PC built with gaming in mind first and foremost would show me just how far AI has come in such a short period of time. Just last year when I first saw the Meg Vision X AI, I didn't even know how well it would run demanding games as all I knew at the time was that it would ship with a beefy yet unannounced Nvidia graphics card. Now though, you can finally buy one for yourself and run all sorts of different AI models on it locally as well as play the best PC games on the highest settings. Would you consider paying more for a gaming desktop or laptop if it also doubled as an AI workstation? Let me know in the comments below and unfortunately for MSI, the Meg Vision X AI will be a hard machine to top.
Gizmodo
16-05-2025
- Gizmodo
Acer's New Triton 14 Lets You Draw Directly on the Touchpad
Many light gaming laptops also try to bill themselves as creative laptops as well. Few provide any features beyond a pretty screen that actually support artistic types. Acer's 14-inch Predator Triton 14 AI has a glassy, haptic touchpad that also works with a stylus. This means the touchpad can act as a digital drawing pad for creatives who prefer a PC and don't want to draw directly on a touchscreen. For those who haven't tried a haptic touchpad like that on the Triton 14 AI, it's a slightly different experience than a traditional mechanical pad. It uses force feedback on your clicks, but the benefit beyond looks is uniform force feedback along a wider surface area. Despite this, few devices have thought to take advantage of a flat surface with full stylus support. Unlike Dell's XPS 13 design from last year, the Triton 14 AI breaks up the flat palm rest with plastic brackets when your finger or pen is trying to draw outside the lines. The size of the Triton AI's trackpad won't stand up to a full drawing pad or a quality creative-minded tablet like an iPad Pro M4, but stylus support without covering up a laptop screen could be handy in a pinch. I had the chance to try out the Triton 14 AI, but Acer wasn't about to let me put the laptop through its paces. Just like every other laptop brand, Acer has a slate of new gaming laptops sporting Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs, but it's still hard to get excited for most of them. And then the company dropped the Predator Triton 14 AI on my lap, and I was immediately intrigued. It seems Acer took a page from the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 from last year—still one of the best-feeling gaming laptops you can buy for this size. The shell has a very sturdy frame based on my short time with it. Save for its large Predator logo on the back, the Triton can pass as a non-gaming machine if you opt to not show off the per-key RGB. Other devices like the Microsoft Surface Pro or Asus ProArt PZ13 may also fit the bill as Windows machines for artists, but the Triton AI has one element those devices don't—a discrete GPU. The device sports an Intel Core Ultra 9 288V CPU, the top-end Lunar Lake processor from last year that only now seems to be featured in today's mobile devices. As for graphics, configurations top out with an Nvidia RTX 5070 laptop GPU. The device also supports up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 2TB of SSD storage. That's about what we expect from a device of this size, and we can expect with that GPU it should be enough for 1440p gaming in most intensive titles. The laptop isn't too heavy either at 3.5 pounds. As is necessary for a modern creator's laptop, the Triton 14 AI houses an OLED display with a 120Hz, 2,880 x 1,800 resolution panel and a stated peak brightness of 340 nits. That might not be enough for working in bright daylight, but at least you should be able to hold onto it without burning your fingers. Acer packed a graphene thermal interface material on the CPU, which it claims is far better at transferring heat than traditional thermal grease or paste. The touchpad works with Acer's Active stylus which comes bundled with the laptop. The one missing piece is a magnetic attachment point for users to keep their pen close during use. At least, the Active pen includes pressure sensitivity and tilt response, plus it has built-in haptics for force feedback when pressing down on the tip. It supports AES 2.0, USI 2.0, and MPP 2.5 protocols, which encompass the majority of digital pens that work across capacitive touchscreens and pads. Acer did not reveal pricing for the Triton 14 AI or when we can expect it to hit store shelves. The company was one of the early few that explicitly raised prices on its devices, citing Trump tariffs. The Zephyrus started at $1,600 but the RTX 4070 model with more RAM cost closer to $2,000. If the Triton 14 AI costs more than that, it may be a hard machine to justify, even if you want to practice your penmanship on your laptop.
Digital Trends
13-05-2025
- Business
- Digital Trends
The GPU market might go from bad to worse as Nvidia reportedly increases prices
As if the GPU market wasn't enough of a nightmare lately, Nvidia might have just raised the prices of its best graphics cards. According to a new report, Nvidia is increasing the pricing of its RTX 50-series GPUs for its board partners and suppliers, which might affect how much they cost for consumers. Here's what you need to know. First of all, we're not talking about a straight-up increase that, let's say, raises the MSRP (recommended list price) of the RTX 5090 from $2,000 to $2,500 (don't worry, that didn't happen, although good luck buying an RTX 5090 for less than $3,000). This is a behind the scenes kind of price increase, and as such, we have no way to verify whether it's true — so take it with a pinch of salt. The report comes from Digitimes and was later shared by XDA Developers, and Nvidia itself has yet to comment on the matter, so we have to be patient. Even if it's true, we might never get an official confirmation. Recommended Videos Assuming it's all true, though, I won't lie to you — the GPU pricing situation could soon end up looking pretty grim, and it's not like it was any good to begin with. Digitimes claims that Nvidia is raising its prices, and while this affects the suppliers and add-in board partners (AIBs), Nvidia has reportedly allowed its partners to pass on the cost to the end users. This means that, instead of cutting into their own profit margins, those companies might instead opt for a price increase that affects the customers. Given the current state of the GPU market, that wouldn't surprise me at all. The report says that one major reason behind this decision lies in export controls. Nvidia's top GPUs, meaning the RTX 4090 and the RTX 5090, cannot be exported to China, which drives up the global demand and ensures that those GPUs are practically never sold at MSRP. Digitimes says that this kind of demand doubled the channel price for these cards — and yet, they're still selling and are often out of stock, so clearly that never stopped anyone. Tariffs also play a major part in this (rumored) decision. Nvidia has shifted a lot of the RTX 50-series production to TSMC's Arizona plant to try and combat the tariffs, but it's impossible to fully escape their impact. By raising the prices, Nvidia could be able to offset some of the losses caused by external factors and maintain its profit margin. So, how much are we talkin'? Digitimes says that the RTX 5090 saw a price increase of 10%, and server manufacturers will now have to pay up to 15% more than previously. It's unclear whether every single RTX 50-series model was hit by this presumed price increase, but the RTX 5090 is certainly the most likely culprit here. The GPU market has been in a state of turmoil over the last few months. While the RTX 40-series was mostly available at MSRP once the initial hype died down (bar the RTX 4090), the RTX 50-series is most certainly not. Even mainstream GPUs along the likes of the RTX 5060 Ti, or AMD's RX 9070 XT for that matter, are consistently selling for more, with price hikes ranging from $100 to $300 for some models of the AMD card. Modest GPUs like the Intel Arc B580 are also pricier than they were at launch. If Nvidia does go through with this rumored price increase, it's hard to estimate just how much of it might be passed over to us — the customers. With the prices already high, we can hope that companies will lower their profit margin and GPUs won't be much more expensive … although, I might be just fooling myself.
Digital Trends
11-05-2025
- Digital Trends
Gigabyte GPUs are ‘leaking' and owners might want to check for this thermal issue
Table of Contents Table of Contents Thermal gel vs. pads Gigabyte's response and manufacturing updates Continued reports and impact on use Practical advice for consumers Gigabyte's RTX 50-series graphics cards are facing an unusual manufacturing defect where the pre-applied thermal gel is leaking out of the heatsink. The first known report came from Quasar Zone, a popular Korean PC forum, where a user found their one month old Aorus Master RTX 5080 leaking gray putty-like material after light gaming of two hours per day. Notably the user mentioned that the card was mounted vertically via a riser kit. The problem was quickly recognized as affecting multiple Gigabyte RTX 50 models in the same forum thread with various owners seeing the thermal compound oozing out of the heatsink onto the PCB and PCIe slot area. The issue was confirmed to be affecting Gigabyte's Gaming OC, Windforce, and Aorus Master variants. Recommended Videos Gigabyte had launched the RTX 50 series with a special thermal conductive gel in place of conventional rubber/silicone pads, touting it as 'better heat dissipation efficiency without shifting for long-term usage.' In practice, however, the vertical mounting of some rigs appears to have made the semi-soft gel more prone to movement under gravity. According to Gigabyte's official statement on April 25, the RTX 50 and Radeon RX 9000 series cards indeed use a specially engineered thermal gel compound between the heatsink and the VRAM/MOSFET sections. Gigabyte said that this gel is an insulating, deformable putty that can withstand temperatures up to 150 °C before melting. The company further acknowledged that early production batches received a slightly higher volume of gel to ensure thermal coverage. The excess material 'may cause the gel to appear more prominent, extended, and potentially separated from the designated area,' leading to the cosmetic leakage seen by users. Importantly, the company emphasized that the leakage is merely cosmetic and it 'does not compromise performance, stability, or product lifespan.' To address the issue, Gigabyte said that it has reduced the gel volume in subsequent production runs, and encouraged affected users to contact customer support if they have any concerns. Thermal gel vs. pads Gigabyte's choice of thermal gel reflects an industry trend toward more conductive interface materials. Unlike traditional thermal pads, Gigabyte is using a server-grade thermal conductive gel which is designed to provide better contact across uneven component surfaces. The company applies this gel using a fully automated process to reduce human error and ensure consistent coverage compared to standard thermal pad applications. In principle, it can fill microscopic gaps and improve heat transfer under heavy loads. The gel is non-metallic and electrically insulating, so it shouldn't short-circuit components if it escapes. The company also claims it subjected the gel to rigorous tests including thermal and multi-axis drop tests in both vertical and horizontal orientations to ensure it remains stable in normal use. In practice, however, users found that with heavy heatsinks and vertical mounting, the gel's semi-fluid nature allowed it to creep or slip out over time, especially in early units where excess gel was applied. The RTX 50-series cards in question use large triple-fan coolers with thick aluminum fin stacks that cover the entire mainboard, including the VRAM and MOSFETs. For instance, in Gigabyte's Aorus Master Ice design, the heatspreader covers rows of memory and voltage regulators placed around the GPU die. The thermal gel is placed between those chips and the metal conductive plate inside the cooler. With GPUs mounted horizontally, this setup should not be an issue. However, several affected owners noted their cards were in vertical position, which likely let gravity pull the soft gel downward over weeks of operation. Early batches of cards may not have accounted for this use case fully. The result is that gel occasionally slid down from different parts towards the PCIe slot or PCB edges. Note that this gel is not electrically conductive, so it shouldn't short things out, but it can leave visible residue on the board and, in rare cases, onto the connector. Gigabyte's response and manufacturing updates After initial public reports, Gigabyte's Korean importer and other distributors stepped in. They acknowledged on forums that Gigabyte was 'aware of the thermal gel issue' with RTX-50 cards and was 'currently discussing' it with headquarters. Soon thereafter, Gigabyte issued its official statement (cited above) blaming over-application of the thermal gel in early production. The company stressed that this was a cosmetic defect as performance and temperature tests showed no change in stability or lifespan. Gigabyte said it has adjusted the gel application process in newer card runs so that the material stays within its intended area. As today, all new Gigabyte RTX-50 and Radeon RX 9000 GPUs should have this fix. In practice, Gigabyte decided not to recall already-shipped cards, likely due to the ongoing demand for GPUs in general. Instead, customers with any concerns were advised to contact Gigabyte support or their place of purchase. Continued reports and impact on use Despite Gigabyte's assurances, some owners continue to report issues around the thermal gel leaks. For example, one user posted that an RTX 5080 he'd used for only a week was already leaking gel, and he vowed he 'never want[s] to have any other product' from Gigabyte. Another user noted that the gel 'didn't even appear melted, just completely slipping out of position'. In all these cases, owners observed no overheating or loss in performance. So far, no confirmed case has shown the card failing or running significantly hotter after the leak. In other words, the problem is mostly cosmetic. Gigabyte and reviewers agree that the GPUs operate normally as benchmarks have not changed and no Blackwell-specific failures have been linked to the gel. Having said that, long-term reliability is still uncertain. If gel gradually migrates away from the VRAM chips, those chips could see slightly higher temperatures under heavy load. No one has reported component damage yet, but it's a potential concern. At minimum, leaked gel can trap dust or impede full contact if it dries unevenly over time. Because of this, owners are advised to monitor their cards for any performance drops or temperature spikes. Practical advice for consumers Inspect and clean. If you own a Gigabyte RTX 50-series or even an Radeon RX 9000 (especially an early batch), periodically check under the heatsink and around the PCB for any white or gray residue. If you see leaked gel, gently clean it off with isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth. Only do this when the PC is powered off and unplugged. If you have your GPU in a vertical mount or case, be aware that gravity can exacerbate this issue. If possible, install your GPU horizontally until you're sure the thermal gel has settled. At least during the first month of use, you might run benchmarks or stress tests with monitoring to ensure temperatures stay normal. While Gigabyte has not offered a broad recall, they may handle individual RMA cases if a customer is concerned. If your card exhibits large amounts of leakage or any unexplained thermal problems, contact Gigabyte support or your retailer. Keep in mind that under normal conditions (as Gigabyte notes), performance should be unaffected. Documenting photos of the leak when contacting support can help. If you are planning to buy a new Gigabyte-branded GPU, know that the latest production runs have the gel application adjusted. Try to buy from a retailer that received stock after late April/May 2025. If buying used, ask the seller if the card has ever leaked or been opened. Alternatively, consider models from other manufacturers if you want to avoid this particular gel-based cooler design altogether. Remember, even with this issue, the cards have run well for many users. Several reports emphasize that even with the leaked thermal gel, the GPU still passes stress tests and gaming benchmarks. Gigabyte and independent reviewers have not seen any accelerated wear or failures directly caused by the gel. Nonetheless, the discovery of any defect in a high-end, expensive component is understandably frustrating. Being informed and proactively checking your card is the best way to ensure long-term peace of mind.
