AMD releases Radeon Software 19.7.4 to fix GTA V bug
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Still speeds up fans in idle on RX 5700 series

AMD has released its latest Radeon Software 19.7.4 driver which should fix bugs in the GTA V game on Radeon RX 5700 series graphics cards, but it does not revert back to lower idle fan speeds on the same graphics cards.

Godfrey Cheng goes to TSMC
Published in PC Hardware
Tuesday, 30 July 2019 08:53

Godfrey Cheng goes to TSMC


Head of Global Marketing


Godfrey sounded surprised when I mentioned that I still remember our first meetings when he was running the marketing for the legendary ATI AllinWonder cards, but at the time in the early 2000s, these were some of the most prominent cards ever created. They could do a TV-out.

AMD says ignore Steam Hardware Survey
Published in PC Hardware
Friday, 26 July 2019 13:45

AMD says ignore Steam Hardware Survey


Miscounts processor data

AMD says that Steam's Steam Hardware Survey is miscounting processor data which has a bug which favours Chipzilla gear.

AMD releases Radeon Software 19.7.3 graphics driver
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One to have for Wolfenstein: Youngblood

AMD has released its latest Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.7.3 graphics driver which brings game specific optimizations for Wolfenstein: Youngblood, some bug fixes, as well as some expanded Vulkan API support.

ASRock shows its custom RX 5700 Challenger graphics cards
Published in Graphics


No word on the availability date

Although we have seen some upcoming custom versions of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 graphics series, ASRock is one of the first AIB partners to officially announce their RX 5700 Challenger series.

AMD 3rd gen Threadripper could launch in October
Published in PC Hardware


Going against Intel's Glacier Falls platform

According to a fresh report, AMD could be launching its 3rd generation Ryzen Threadripper HEDT CPUs in October, just in time to give Intel's Cascade Lake-X HEDT lineup a run for it money.

Frank Azor joins AMD as chief architect of gaming solutions
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Major talent win for AMD

AMD's CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, confirmed that Frank Azor is now part of AMD's team as he joins the company as chief architect of gaming solutions.

AMD Radeon VII reaches end of life (EOL)
Published in Graphics


Stores selling their last stock

According to the latest report, it appears that Radeon VII has reached the end of life (EOL) and was killed by AMD as of last month, with stores now selling their last stock at a premium.

AMD confirms custom RX 5700 coming in mid-August
Published in Graphics

 
Might consider changing future reference blower cooler

AMD has confirmed that custom RX 5700 series graphics cards will be coming in mid-August, and some partners will launch their versions even later.

AMD confirms the RX 5700 series price cut
Published in Graphics
Saturday, 06 July 2019 00:50

AMD confirms the RX 5700 series price cut

 
Said it was the plan all along

AMD has now officially confirmed the RX 5700 series price cut, pulling down the RX 5700 to $349, RX 5700 XT down to $399, and the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary Edition to $449.