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Upgrading Steam Machine RAM: A costly, fiddly fix to Valve's design
technology1 day ago

Upgrading Steam Machine RAM: A costly, fiddly fix to Valve's design

Valve shipped the Steam Machine with a single 16GB DDR5 SODIMM due to supply constraints. The author then spent roughly $225–$245 to source a matching 16GB DDR5 SODIMM to run dual-channel RAM, a process that requires nearly full disassembly of the compact unit. In testing, the two-channel RAM yields real but modest gains in CPU-bound tasks and certain titles (notably Baldur’s Gate 3), while overall the upgrade is expensive, fiddly, and not typically worth it unless RAM prices recover. Valve may adjust RAM configurations in future builds.

via Aftermath|
#ddr5#ram-upgrade#sodimm
Steam Machine energy boosts with a second memory stick, delivering up to 20% more in some tasks
technology9 days ago

Steam Machine energy boosts with a second memory stick, delivering up to 20% more in some tasks

Valve ships Steam Machines with a single 16GB DDR5-5600 module, keeping the system in single-channel mode; GamersNexus benchmarks show adding a second identical stick to enable dual-channel can yield up to ~20% gains, especially in CPU-heavy tasks and certain games (e.g., Baldur’s Gate 3, Resident Evil 4, Outer Worlds 2), while some titles see little difference. Valve previously suggested negligible impact, but all units ship with one module and only gain the bandwidth benefits once a second stick is added.

via TechSpot|
#benchmarks#ddr5#dual-channel
Steam Machine's RAM Choice Limits Gaming, Boosts Some Tasks
technology10 days ago

Steam Machine's RAM Choice Limits Gaming, Boosts Some Tasks

Valve's Steam Machine ships with a single DDR5 RAM module to cut costs, and Gamers Nexus tests find CPU-heavy workloads improve up to about 19% with dual-channel RAM, while most games show only small gains (roughly 0.6%–3.6%). Productivity tasks like 7Zip can see larger uplifts, indicating RAM bandwidth matters more for non-gaming workloads. Some boot instability was noted with certain RAM sticks, Valve does not publish DDR5 compatibility, and while upgrading RAM is possible (the unit ships with DDR5-5600), finding matching SODIMMs can be tricky.

via TechPowerUp|
#ddr5#dual-channel#ram
Intel's Raptor Lake Next Targets Mainstream with Core 7/5/3 on LGA1700
technology26 days ago

Intel's Raptor Lake Next Targets Mainstream with Core 7/5/3 on LGA1700

Intel's Raptor Lake Next introduces Core 7/5/3 desktop CPUs for the LGA1700 platform, offering configurations up to 8 P-Cores and multiple E-Core layouts, plus asynchronous cache slices to boost performance. The chips continue DDR4/DDR5 memory support on the same socket, with 65W and 125W variants, targeting mainstream and budget gamers. The launch has been pushed to early 2027 around CES, and the lineup will coexist with the 14th Gen CPUs, delivering value without new platform technologies beyond previous Raptor Lake features.

via Wccftech|
#ddr4#ddr5#intel
Intel Prepares 'Raptor Lake Next' to Cater to DDR4 Demand Ahead of 2027 Refresh
technology27 days ago

Intel Prepares 'Raptor Lake Next' to Cater to DDR4 Demand Ahead of 2027 Refresh

Rumors suggest Intel is lining up a Raptor Lake Next refresh (not officially confirmed) to launch alongside Nova Lake, targeting continued DDR4 support to meet demand as DDR5 remains pricey. The plan, reported by Tom's Hardware and circulated by industry insiders, would extend the current Raptor Lake Refresh strategy into early 2027, with unclear details on new SKUs or naming. The move aims to keep DDR4 motherboard production viable as users seek cheaper platforms.

via Wccftech|
#ddr4#ddr5#intel
AI Boom Keeps DDR5 Expensive Through 2028, AMD Warns
technology1 month ago

AI Boom Keeps DDR5 Expensive Through 2028, AMD Warns

AMD says DDR5 memory prices will stay elevated for about two more years due to an AI-driven demand surge and a supply squeeze; memory makers are expanding fabs but the shift from DDR4 to DDR5 has tightened DDR4 availability too, with DDR5 currently 4-5x pricier in many regions and a relief timeline not expected until around 2028, while some buyers stick with DDR4 on older systems and vendors even revive DDR4-compatible CPUs like Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

via Wccftech|
#ai#amd#ddr5
Micro Center Bundles Ryzen X3D CPUs With Motherboards, Making B850 Essentially Free
technology1 month ago

Micro Center Bundles Ryzen X3D CPUs With Motherboards, Making B850 Essentially Free

Micro Center is offering Ryzen X3D bundles like the Ryzen 7 9850X3D + ASUS B850-E motherboard for $499 (effectively a free motherboard), plus higher-end options and budget combos such as 9850X3D+B850+32GB DDR5 for $699, 7800X3D+B650E for $399 (or $599 with 32GB DDR5), and 7500X3D+B850 for $299, delivering substantial savings for high-performance or budget builds.

via Wccftech|
#amd#b850-motherboard#ddr5
Asus Unveils First ROG-Branded DDR5 RAM With High-Clock Potential
technology1 month ago

Asus Unveils First ROG-Branded DDR5 RAM With High-Clock Potential

Asus announced its first branded RAM under the ROG Edition 20, a 48GB DDR5-6000 CL26 kit made by Biwin priced around $880. On compatible ROG Crosshair/Maximus/Strix boards, users can enable ROG mode to run up to DDR5-8000 CL36-48-48-110. The kit also supports Intel XMP and AMD EXPO, includes Aura Sync RGB, and is a limited edition for the 20th anniversary finished in gold/silver/black/red. Expected to ship in late June with worldwide availability not yet confirmed; Asus also plans ROG-certified kits with 14 other RAM makers.

via Digital Foundry|
#asus#ddr5#motherboard
ROG Crosshair 2006: ASUS’s 20th Anniversary Board Blends Retro Design with Cutting-Edge Tech
technology1 month ago

ROG Crosshair 2006: ASUS’s 20th Anniversary Board Blends Retro Design with Cutting-Edge Tech

ASUS ROG today unveiled the Crosshair 2006, a 20th‑anniversary, retro‑inspired high‑end motherboard built on the X870E Dark Hero platform. It features a 2‑inch OLED display on the primary M.2 slot for real‑time system info and custom images, a robust power design (20+2+2 phases) with ProCool II connectors, five M.2 slots (two PCIe 5.0), dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, WiFi 7, 10G/5G Ethernet, onboard USB4, a USB‑C front header with Quick Charge 4+, and the AIO Q‑Connector for streamlined liquid cooling. Aesthetics echo early ROG eras with premium cooling and copper‑style heatsinks, making it a flagship for enthusiasts who want vintage flair plus modern performance.

via TechPowerUp|
#asus#ddr5#pcie-50
DDR5 RAM Price Dip Emerges on Amazon as Shortage Persists and AI Signals Relief
technology3 months ago

DDR5 RAM Price Dip Emerges on Amazon as Shortage Persists and AI Signals Relief

US retailers report a rare price dip for Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM on Amazon amid a continued memory shortage, but broad consumer relief remains unlikely in the near term as enterprise AI and data-center demand pressure supply. Google's TurboQuant AI compression could reduce memory needs in data centers, potentially easing the shortage over the long run, though prices for most DDR5 options are still elevated and broader hardware costs affect PC building.

via notebookcheck.net|
#corsair#ddr5#memory-shortage
Intel Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus: solid multi‑core value stymied by RAM costs and a dead-end socket
technology3 months ago

Intel Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus: solid multi‑core value stymied by RAM costs and a dead-end socket

Ars Technica’s review finds Intel’s Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus offer strong multi‑core performance and efficiency for their price, outperforming some AMD rivals in CPU-heavy tasks, and the 250K Plus is singled out as the better value. However, the overall system cost remains driven up by current RAM/SSD/GPU prices, and the LGA 1851 socket provides no upgrade path, making these CPUs a hard sell for budget-conscious builders who must also factor memory costs. Gaming performance lags AMD’s non‑X3D chips, though the chips stay cooler and more power-efficient than many predecessors.

via Ars Technica|
#arrow-lake#core-ultra-270k-plus#cpu-review
Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh Adds Two Powerful, Price-Friendly Core Ultra CPUs
technology3 months ago

Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh Adds Two Powerful, Price-Friendly Core Ultra CPUs

Intel’s Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus bring more cores, higher clocks, and improved efficiency with DDR5 memory support and Binary Optimization Technology. They deliver strong multi‑threaded and content‑creation performance, compete well on efficiency, and offer solid value in gaming where titles vary. The LGA‑1851 platform remains, with no new motherboard necessary beyond a BIOS update; the 270K Plus targets demanding workloads (starting around $299) and the 250K Plus sits in the upper mainstream (starting around $199).

via Notebookcheck|
#arrow-lake-refresh#core-ultra-200s-plus#ddr5
Micro Center Unveils Ryzen 9850X3D + 32GB DDR5 Bundle for $699
technology5 months ago

Micro Center Unveils Ryzen 9850X3D + 32GB DDR5 Bundle for $699

Micro Center is selling a Ryzen 7 9850X3D + ASUS X870-P Prime WiFi + Crucial 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM bundle for $699, a steep savings compared with buying the parts separately (roughly $1,100+). The deal makes it easier to assemble a high-end gaming PC, and Micro Center also lists other bundles starting as low as $349 and premium Ryzen 9 bundles at $1,049–$1,199.

via Wccftech|
#cpu-bundle#ddr5#micro-center