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Modder uses Claude AI to code new BIOS that gets obscure all P-core Intel Bartlett Lake CPUs running on a Z790 motherboard

Maybe AI isn't so useless after all.

PC Gamer

Intel's OEM-only Bartlett Lake CPU modded to run on consumer Z790 motherboard beats AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X3D in Cinebench multi-core test — Core 9 273QPE has 12 cores, 24 threads, and hits 5.4GHz

Bartlett Lake, Intel's P-core only family of CPUs intended for edge and industrial use cases has been modded to run on consumer Z790 motherboards. At the moment, the flagship Core 9 273QPE with 12 Raptor Cove P-cores is posting around 33,000 points in Cinbenech R23, which is around the Core…

Tom’s Hardware

‘The squeeze is real’: I spoke to RAM crisis oracle, Carmen Li, about when this nightmare ends — here’s what she told me

Two weeks ago, Silicon Data CEO Carmen Li told me a new supply chain could break the RAM shortage. Now, it’s starting to happen. Here is our exclusive sit-down on what comes next.

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Enthusiast installs Win 3.1X on bare metal Ryzen 9 9900X and RTX 5060 Ti system using floppy disk drive, OS from 1992 running on 2025 hardware — Asus motherboard’s ‘classic BIOS’ functionality was instrumental to the feat

A retro computing connoisseur has bare-metal installed and booted Microsoft Windows 3.1X on a Ryzen 9 9900X and RTX 5060 Ti PC system.

Tom’s Hardware

Modder uses Claude AI to rewrite BIOS so they can boot unsupported 12 P-core Bartlett Lake CPU in Windows on a Z790 motherboard

A modder has successfully booted a 12-core Bartlett Lake-S CPU into Windows using a modified BIOS on an Asus Z790 motherboard.

Tom’s Hardware

I ditched my over-ear headphones for the world’s first gaming open earbuds — here’s how it went

Are open earbuds good for gaming? Asus certainly thinks so, with the launch of its Cetra Open Wireless buds. They're good, but I'm not convinced by them.

Tom’s Guide

Best Gaming Keyboards That Will Serve as Main Sidekick For Gamers

If you have the means to upgrade your current PC gaming setup, what should you add? Ah yes! A gaming keyboard!

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$1,299 Asus OLED gaming monitors are arriving with cracked panels for many buyers — cut-down packaging with no protection for the panel gets the blame

Multiple users report that the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Gen3 (PG32UCDM3) gaming monitors are damaged in transit due to poor packaging.

Tom’s Hardware

Firm quietly boosts H.264 streaming license fees from $100,000 up to staggering $4.5 million — backbone codec of the internet gets meteoric increase, AVC hikes follow disastrous H.265 licensing increases

Via LA, the patent pool administrator for H.264/AVC, restructured its streaming license fees earlier this year, replacing a flat $100,000 annual cap with a tiered system.

Tom’s Hardware

Genki just updated one of my favorite Nintendo Switch accessories and it might finally be ready for Steam Deck users

I've been road-testing the Genki Covert Dock 3 and it does everything I want it to and more.

GamesRadar

Asus just revealed big ROG gaming laptop price hikes — and they're so painful some thought they were an April Fool

Asus has announced pricing for ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptops — and they've been painfully hiked.

TechRadar

I just tested the world’s first open-ear wireless buds for gaming — here’s my verdict on the Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless

The Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless are extremely comfortable open earbuds for dialogue-heavy and stealth-based games, but they have noteworthy flaws.

Tom’s Guide

These are the fastest two Xbox controllers on the shelves right now, but which should you buy?

There are two Xbox controllers I'd recommend to folks looking for competitive play and speedy actuation. But which one is right for you? Let's find out.

GamesRadar

Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial review

One of the most impressive motherboards ever made.

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Modder gets Intel's OEM-only 'Bartlett Lake' CPU to post on a regular Asus Z790 motherboard — BIOS was edited by Claude AI to make Core Ultra 9 273QPE boot

An enthusiast has managed to get Intel's non-consumer Bartlett Lake CPU running on a regular Z790 motherboard, thanks to AI. Claude modded the original BIOS of the board to detect a Core 9 273QPE and boot with it, but the setup hasn't gotten past the POST screen yet, and the…

Dot Esports

ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless review: Asus does it again

Another great gaming keyboard under the ROG brand.

PC Gamer

Pearl Abyss says to roll back your GPU driver if you're struggling to get Crimson Desert working on your ROG Xbox Ally X

Though a fix is seemingly in the works.

GamesRadar

The Asus ROG Strix Morph 96 wants to be fully disassembled, but with the way it runs right out the box I'm not sure you'll need to

The Asus ROG Strix Morph 96 brings an extra-customizable chassis and a relatively low price tag to the party.

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I really wanted to love the Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026), but it’s an expensive heartbreaker

I really wanted to love the 2026 Asus TUF Gaming A14. But as the mid-range gaming marvel I remember it to be, the A14 has lost the plot with a massive price bump and even worse thermal and power efficiency than its older sibling which has a dedicated GPU.

Tom’s Guide

MacBook Neo vs. Chromebooks: Which budget laptop is right for you?

Has the $599 MacBook Neo made Chromebooks obsolete? We detail the strengths and weaknesses of Chromebooks to help you choose the right one for your needs.

Tom’s Guide

Is the RAM price crisis finally ending? I’m starting to see cracks

I’ve been dreading the 2026 hardware crisis, but a $130B tariff refund and a new "Consumer Shield" might just save our wallets. Here is why the fever has finally broken.

PC Gamer

Asus ROG Kithara review

An open-back audiophile powerhouse that definitely isn't for the masses.

Digital Camera World

Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition review: a pocket rocket for video editing anywhere

A powerful pro tool for those who like to edit video on the run

PC Gamer

Say what you want about burn-in, sales of OLED PC monitors surged by 92% in 2025

Go for the burn!

Tom’s Hardware

OLED monitor sales surged 92% in 2025 — Asus led with 2.7 million units shipped as gamer-friendly panel tech goes mainstream

Gamers are finally buying OLEDs thanks to bumps in durability and brightness as well as drops in prices.

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