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Desktop GPU prices may rise again. What to buy now and which models to consider

Expectations are growing that desktop GPU prices could rise again in the second half of 2026, driven by higher video memory prices and price adjustments in regional distribution networks. Japan distributor CFD warned of possible price increases for Gigabyte graphics cards of 20 to 40 percent. Prices for 16GB models have risen more than smaller-memory products, while some midrange models such as RTX 5070 and Radeon RX 9070 have been relatively stable.

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AMD launches RDNA 4-based Radeon RX 9050, expands entry-level market

AMD has expanded its Radeon RX 9000 series into the entry-level lineup to target the mainstream PC gaming market. The company said on Tuesday it launched the Radeon RX 9050 graphics card with a suggested retail price of $279. The card is based on AMD\'s RDNA 4 architecture and includes 16 compute units and 8GB of GDDR6 memory. AMD also released Adrenalin Edition 26.7.1 driver software with launch-day support for the RX 9050.

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Minecraft revises system requirements for first time in 17 years, recommended memory raised to 16GB

Mojang Studios, a Microsoft unit, has sharply raised the minimum and recommended system requirements for Minecraft: Java Edition for the first time in 17 years. Recommended memory increases to 16GB from 4GB, while graphics requirements move from OpenGL to hardware supporting Vulkan 1.3. Minimum specs target 1080p at 30 FPS, and recommended specs target 1080p at 60 FPS. Mojang said older PCs may still run the game for now but without guarantees.