AFOX Launches RTX 5090 and RTX 5060; RTX 5070 Ti Review: A Strong Performer

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Key Takeaways

  • AFOX launches NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 32GB and RTX 5060 with 8GB GDDR7.
  • RTX 5070 Ti costs $749.99, features 16GB VRAM, rivals RTX 4080 performance.
  • Noctua RTX 5090 Edition may be canceled due to GPU shortages for AI accelerators.
  • The Division 2: Survivors, a blizzard survival mode, announced for 2026 release.
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 revealed at Opening Night Live 2025 with screenshots.

Top Stories

AFOX launches RTX 5090 with 32GB and RTX 5060 with 8GB.

AFOX launched its first two NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Blackwell series graphics cards: RTX 5090 and RTX 5060. The RTX 5090 features 32GB of memory, while the RTX 5060 has 8GB GDDR7 memory.

RTX 5070 Ti review: $749.99, rivals RTX 4080 performance.

Published on August 23, 2025, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti review highlights its position between the RTX 5080 and RTX 5070. Priced at $749.99, the card features 16GB of VRAM and performs close to the RTX 4080.

Noctua RTX 5090 Edition faces GPU shortages, potential cancellation.

Noctua is interested in developing a graphics card based on GeForce RTX 5090, but the RTX 5090 Noctua Edition may not be released due to GPU shortages. Allocation issues, with most chips going to AI accelerators and data center cards, are the primary barrier.

The Division 2: Survivors announced, blizzard survival mode in 2026.

At Gamescom 2025, Ubisoft announced The Division 2: Survivors, a survival-extraction mode set in a snowy Washington, D.C., launching in 2026. The new mode will include survival elements such as braving subzero temperatures, monitoring vitals and supplies, and helicopter extractions.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 revealed at Opening Night Live 2025.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was revealed at Opening Night Live 2025. The webpage provides a gallery of screenshots from the reveal.

Game Launchpad

Gears of War: Reloaded launches August 26 with performance optimizations.

Gears of War: Reloaded launches on August 26, 2025, for PS5, Xbox, and PC. The Coalition has announced improvements based on Beta test feedback, including performance optimizations and a rebalance of weapons.

Borderlands 4 releases September 12, missing cross-save at launch.

Borderlands 4, developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K, is set to release on September 12, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. The game will be missing cross-save and cross-progression features at launch.

Gaming Universe

Assassin's Creed Mirage free DLC set in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia.

Ubisoft will release a free story DLC for Assassin's Creed Mirage, set in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia. The update includes new quests, missions, gameplay improvements, and a new story chapter.

The Signal: Stranded on Sirenis gets VR adaptation, demo on October 13.

The Signal: Stranded on Sirenis, a single-player survival crafting game, is getting a VR adaptation. The flatscreen PC demo drops on October 13 for Steam Next Fest.

Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny reveals Flame Fatale trailer.

IGN released the Flame Fatale Reveal Trailer for Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny on August 22, 2025. The game is set to launch on September 30 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Adaptory official trailer released, base-building colony sim on PC.

IGN released the official trailer for Adaptory on August 23, 2025. The game, a base-building colony sim, features explorers crash-landing in uncharted space and will be available on PC.

Metal Gear Solid Delta includes revamped 'Guy Savage' mini-game.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will include the 'Guy Savage' mini-game, a revamped version with a hooded figure and new graveyard setting. It has been redeveloped by PlatinumGames and will be available as a separate game mode after completing the main game.

Echo Point Nova expansion adds new open world, 33% off on Steam.

Echo Point Nova, a recent FPS game on Steam, has received a free expansion pack called Under the Clouds. The update adds a second open world with forests, mountains, and new enemies, and the game is 33% off on Steam until September 5.

Limit Zero Breakers gameplay footage released from Gamescom 2025.

On August 22, 2025, GameSpot released 13 minutes of gameplay footage from Limit Zero Breakers, an upcoming anime action RPG developed by Vic Game Studios and NC Soft, captured on PC at Gamescom 2025.

Europa Universalis 5 inspired by Imperator, Crusader Kings, Victoria.

Published on August 22, 2025, PCGamesN reports on Europa Universalis 5, set to release in November, drawing inspiration from other Paradox titles like Imperator: Rome, Crusader Kings 3, and Victoria 3.

IGN's Gamescom live show features Silent Hill f, Bloodlines 2 interviews.

On August 23, 2025, IGN is hosting day 3 of its gamescom studio live show. The livestream includes developer interviews with Silent Hill f, ReAnimal, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, and others.

Prop Haunt trailer: 4v1 psychological horror multiplayer game.

A trailer for Prop Haunt, a 4v1 psychological horror multiplayer game, has been released. Four ghosts haunt everyday objects while one investigator tries to uncover the hauntings.

Once Upon a KATAMARI opening movie showcases era-hopping gameplay.

Bandai Namco released the opening movie for Once Upon a KATAMARI, a puzzle action/adventure game where players roll a katamari across different time periods. It is set to release on October 24 worldwide for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam for $39.99.

Metal Gear Solid Delta gameplay showcased on RTX 5090 at 4K 60FPS.

IGN publishes a video showcasing the first 51 minutes of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater gameplay, captured on PC using an RTX 5090 GPU with ultra settings at 4K 60FPS.

Hardware Arena

NVIDIA RTX 50 series laptops ideal for STEM, enhance study efficiency.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series laptops, equipped with Blackwell architecture, are promoted for STEM students to enhance study efficiency. These laptops accelerate tasks in architecture, engineering, social sciences, and programming.

China's Lisuan G100 GPU rivals RTX 4060, supports FP8 operations.

China's Lisuan G100 GPU, claimed to rival NVIDIA's RTX 4060, is the first domestic GPU to support FP8 operations. Mass production is underway, with a retail launch expected by year-end.

Gaming PC build features Hyte Y70 Infinite case, Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

The author builds a gaming PC with a touchscreen case, the Hyte Y70 Infinite, and shares key components including the Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite ICE motherboard, NZXT Kraken 360 RGB CPU liquid cooler, and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

Valve 'Fremont' Steam Machine leaks: RX 7600 GPU, Windows 11.

On August 21, 2025, leaks suggest Valve is developing a new Steam Machine console, codenamed 'Fremont'. The leaks indicate a Geekbench result using an AMD CPU and a dedicated RX 7600 GPU.

Ryzen 9 9950X3D price drops to €649, nearly 20% off MSRP.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor's price is declining, reaching an all-time low of €649 in Germany on August 23, 2025. This represents a nearly 20% discount from its original MSRP of €769.

EPYC 9005, Xeon 6 CPUs discounted up to 50% despite demand.

On August 23, 2025, retailers are offering AMD's EPYC 9005 and Intel's Xeon 6 CPUs at discounts up to 50%, despite high demand. The 192-core AMD EPYC 9965 is available for $9,713, down from $14,813.

HP Omen Max for Creators gets $850 price cut, RTX 5080 laptop.

On August 22, 2025, PCMag reported an $850 price cut on the HP Omen Max for Creators. The HP Omen Max features an RTX 5080 GPU, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, 1TB SSD, and 32GB RAM.

NZXT H3 Flow MicroATX case: nice design, effective cooling, $79.99.

NZXT's H3 Flow MicroATX PC case, priced at $79.99, offers a nice design, effective cooling, and ease of building. The case supports MicroATX, ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards.

BenQ PV3200U: 32-inch 4K monitor for video creators launched.

On August 23, 2025, BenQ launched the PV3200U, a 32-inch 4K monitor designed for video creators. The monitor features a calibrated panel with 95% DCI-P3 coverage and a 2.1 sound system, priced at £699 in the UK.

Razer releases Zenless Zone Zero-themed PC peripheral collection.

Razer partnered with HoYoverse to release a Zenless Zone Zero-themed PC peripheral collection, including a gaming chair, keyboard, mouse, and mouse pad. Each product includes in-game rewards.

Industry Insights

Cadence, NVIDIA launch DPA app for AI chip power analysis.

Cadence Design Systems and NVIDIA have collaborated to launch the Dynamic Power Analysis (DPA) app, which runs on the Cadence Palladium Z3 Enterprise Emulation Platform. NVIDIA is using the DPA tool to design its Rubin GPU, which has over 40 billion gates.

Review Radar

ZDNET reviews top photo editing software: Photoshop, Lightroom, Affinity.

ZDNET reviewed the best photo editing software of 2025, highlighting Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, and Affinity Photo 2. The reviews cover key features and target users, focusing on capabilities and user needs.

PCMag reviews Dell 24 All-in-One: attractive design, underpowered CPU.

PCMag reviewed the Dell 24 All-in-One (EC24250) on August 23, 2025, noting its attractive design, webcam clarity, and port variety. The review also mentions the underpowered CPU and disappointing speakers.

ASRock B850 Livemixer WiFi review: budget AM5 board with Wi-Fi 7.

On August 22, 2025, Tom's Hardware reviewed ASRock's B850 Livemixer WiFi motherboard, a budget-friendly option for content creators. Priced under $190, it features 14 USB ports, three PCIe slots, and solid audio, supporting AM5 socket CPUs.

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