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How to play the Diablo Immortal closed beta

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Time Stamp: October 28, 2021 5:32 PM - Modified On: November 2, 2021 - Published By:
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Blizzard Entertainment’s mobile version of Diablo may not be set to release until next year, but for a couple of months, gamers with an Android device will be able to test out the game. The developer announced the beginning of Diablo Immortal’s closed beta today in Canada and Australia at 7pm CT, but only people with an Android device will be able to participate. The closed beta will also take place in South Korea, Japan, and China, but the beta’s start time in those regions was not released in Blizzard’s

How to check CPU temperature

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Time Stamp: October 15, 2021 3:13 PM - Modified On: October 15, 2021 - Published By:
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Movement and electricity generate heat, and everything measures heat in different ways. Cars have a temperature gauge on the dashboard to let the driver know when the engine is too hot to function properly. Unfortunately, an indicator for overheating is not automatically included in most computers. Extra noise and slowed processing speeds may be symptoms of an overheating central processing unit (CPU), but there is no flashing red light telling you to figuratively pull over and check under the hood. Fortunately, free software exists that can help you check and

New World is reportedly bricking high-end GPUs—again

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Time Stamp: October 1, 2021 2:36 PM - Modified On: October 1, 2021 - Published By:
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Players are reporting that their high-end NVIDIA graphics cards are getting bricked by playing New World at its highest settings, according to reports first shared by PC Gamer. Players have shared their incidents of GPU bricking on the New World subreddit, with some claiming to lose their 3080-TI video cards after playing with an uncapped FPS or even at 90 FPS. Gaming PC manufacturer PowerGPU tweeted out that several of their clients have emailed them about their 3070, 3080, and 3090 cards no longer working after playing New World. So

What is VRAM?

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Time Stamp: September 30, 2021 4:59 PM - Modified On: September 30, 2021 - Published By:
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PC games rely on several different factors to run smoothly and provide the best possible gameplay. Chief among those systems is memory, or rather the ability to pull information within the system at any given time. If a game is suffering from framerate issues or stuttering, chances are, the PC in use needs more of a specific type of memory called VRAM.  VRAM is essential when it comes to graphical performance. It is also essential for general functions as well, such as switching through different opened applications. This article will

What changes have been made to the new PS5 model?

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Time Stamp: September 30, 2021 3:30 PM - Modified On: September 30, 2021 - Published By:
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Console revisions are common in the video game industry. From minor tweaks to complete design overhauls, it is now common to see consoles such as the original PlayStation 4, PS4 Slim, and PS4 Pro hit the market in the same generation. Nearly a year since the PlayStation 5 was originally released, Sony has revised their premier console to some criticism. What’s new in the PS5? The new PS5 model is the new CFI-1100 edition, compared to the original CFI-1000 series. On the surface, the external design of the console is

How to replace a graphics card

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Time Stamp: September 30, 2021 2:58 PM - Modified On: September 30, 2021 - Published By:
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Regardless of how powerful your PC is, there’s no way it can play modern games without a dedicated graphics processing unit (GPU). The GPU is responsible for rendering the images onscreen and houses the powerful processing muscle needed to handle high frame rates and intense graphics required by modern titles.  Like all PC components, GPUs age or fail over time. There are many reasons why a GPU may malfunction. The cooling fans can get worn out or blocked by dust and grime. If they stop working, the GPU can overheat

Report: Developers were working on 4K games for Nintendo Switch

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Time Stamp: September 29, 2021 6:34 PM - Modified On: September 29, 2021 - Published By:
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The Nintendo Switch’s new OLED model is launching globally in less than a week, giving players access to a slightly improved version of the hybrid console after four years of the original version on the market. But according to a new Bloomberg report, at least 11 development companies, including Zynga, were working on 4K projects after being given access by Nintendo to a 4K development kit for the Switch. The OLED model of the Switch does not support 4K visuals and Nintendo has yet to reveal a “Switch Pro” that

How to check what graphics card you have

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Time Stamp: September 28, 2021 1:47 PM - Modified On: September 28, 2021 - Published By:
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A graphics card or graphics processing unit (GPU) is an integral part of any gaming experience. Identifying what type of graphics card you have means understanding the minimum PC requirements needed for whatever game you have your eyes set on. It’s also an easy way to help understand your gaming rig better. There are a few ways to check the GPU, specifically through Windows or third-party software, like Nvidia or AMD settings—the two primary graphics card manufacturers. This guide showcases how to identify a rig’s GPU through Windows, along with

How to reduce lag in New World

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Time Stamp: September 28, 2021 12:50 PM - Modified On: September 28, 2021 - Published By:
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New World is finally out. Though the developers planned for an earlier release, it was delayed by a month to ensure a smoother release period. With beta players returning alongside many other new fans looking to try out New World for the first time, the player numbers may increase exponentially. If more players than expected turn up, the servers may find themselves under pressure, causing them to struggle to keep up with the demand. Players may experience some lag, ping issues, or delays in this case. The servers can even go down in