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A Blizzard-promoted Diablo IV giveaway PC cooled with real human blood reportedly remains fully functional two years after the giveaway, with streamer Storms888 saying it’s performed without a drop in performance despite leaks; Blizzard provided replacement vials and donor documentation, and the PC is still used for ultra-settings livestreams, underscoring a notorious PR stunt that has persisted in hardware lore.
Maingear’s Retro98 is a limited-run, beige and nostalgia-forward gaming desktop that hides modern hardware: up to a Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU, GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, 64GB RAM, and 4TB Gen5 SSD, with open-loop cooling available on the top-spec Alpha build. The base configuration starts around $2,499 (Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + RTX 5070), with prices climbing to $9,799 for the fully kitted model. Production is extremely limited (32 standard units and 6 Alpha units), and enthusiasts can improvise a similar look using the SilverStone FLP02 case if desired.
A leak from a Czech retailer suggests that Valve's upcoming Steam Machine could cost around $950 for the 512GB model and over $1,000 for the 2TB version, but these prices are not official and should be taken with caution.
A guide demonstrates how to repurpose old crypto mining hardware, specifically the Asrock AMD BC250, into a low-cost, compact gaming PC capable of running modern and AAA titles, resembling a Steam Machine, with potential for various uses like media serving.
The Acemagic Mini Gaming PC, featuring 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and an Intel Core i9 processor, is on a 30% discount on Amazon, now priced at $599. It offers powerful performance in a compact design, supports 4K displays, and is suitable for multitasking, light gaming, and professional use, with upgrade options for storage and memory.
Alienware's Cyber Monday sale offers significant discounts on high-end gaming PCs and laptops, including the Aurora R16 and Area-51 models, with prices often lower than Black Friday deals, making it an ideal time for gamers to upgrade their gear.
Valve is returning to the Steam Machine with a new, compact gaming PC featuring an AMD RDNA 3 GPU, capable of running most games at 4K with upscaling, designed for living room gaming and targeting console-like simplicity, though full details on price and performance are yet to be announced.
The Lenovo Legion Go 2, a high-end handheld gaming PC with an 8.8-inch OLED display, AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, up to 32GB RAM, and 2TB storage, is set to release in October 2025 with a starting price of $1,049, offering significant upgrades over its predecessor and competing with devices like the Xbox Ally X.
During the Labor Day Sale, Alienware has discounted its flagship Area-51 gaming PC with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 to $4,399.99, the lowest price ever, offering top-tier gaming performance with the most powerful GPU on the market and high-end specs, making it a highly competitive option for gaming enthusiasts.
Ars Technica provides four sample PC builds ranging from $500 to over $5,000, highlighting options for basic browsing, budget gaming, high-performance gaming, and a top-tier 'God Box' with the latest hardware, emphasizing the joy of building and customizing PCs despite current component pricing challenges.
The article discusses building a high-end gaming PC to run powerful local AI models, highlighting the advantages of privacy and independence from internet connectivity, and detailing the hardware specifications and costs involved.
Leaked specs from Battlefield Labs suggest that Battlefield 6 may require a GPU like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, with 16GB RAM and similar storage needs, indicating it will be a modern AAA game with moderate hardware demands, though these specs are subject to change before the official release.
A father bought a gaming PC for his son for €1,200, expecting a modern setup, but it was equipped with over 10-year-old hardware, including an Intel i5 2500 processor and GTX 1660 Ti, leading to disappointment and highlighting the risks of buying outdated components.,
Maingear's Retro95 is a limited-edition gaming PC that combines nostalgic '90s workstation design with high-end modern hardware, including up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, starting at $1,599, available from July 23.
HP is clearing out its remaining stock of the powerful GeForce RTX 4090 GPU by offering an upgraded Omen 45L gaming PC for $2,463.99 during a Black Friday in July sale, making it an attractive deal for high-end gaming with top-tier specs and performance.