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RTX 5090 melting fixed? The Asus ROG Equalizer may end connector issues
Reports are still coming through about high-powered GPUs like the RTX 5090 having connector melting issues, but Asus has a solution.
DDR4 RAM price falls — but don't get carried away with any optimism yet
We're seeing more positive signs that the RAM crisis is easing somewhat, but be careful not to raise your expectations too high.
Nvidia RTX 5090 owner practices their soldering skills on a $5,000 GPU
Want to practice your soldering skills? Don't do it on a $5,000 graphics card (in case you were tempted).
Crimson Desert is now playable on Intel Arc GPUs — but work is needed
Official Intel GPU support in Crimson Desert is still on the way via Pearl Abyss, but the latest driver has made the game playable for Arc GPU users.
The best DDR5 RAM in 2025
Updated I've rounded up all the best DDR5 RAM kits available for current-generation AMD and Intel desktops using more than 100 hours of extensive testing and benchmarking.
Asus RX 9070 XT GPUs are now pricier, while Framework warns on RAM crisis
Laptop maker Framework cautions against getting carried away with a 'temporary reprieve' in RAM and SSD price hikes.
Hold your horses — it's still not time to buy RAM despite price drops
The memory crisis is slowly easing up, as prices for RAM kits are falling, but it's still not yet time to push for new purchases.
TrendForce report sparks hope that we might be turning a corner in the RAM crisis
Report even hints at 'DDR5 16GB module prices potentially normalizing by end-2026' — but I really wouldn't get carried away with that idea.
