Nvidia Cuts Production of RTX 5060 & 5060 Ti 8GB Cards

Farewell Event and Fundraising

• 👋 Brett is moving back to South Africa and will host a farewell community day in Pittsburgh on Saturday, September 13th.
• 🤝 The event aims to raise money for a center in Pretoria, South Africa, dedicated to individuals with special needs and disabilities.
• 🎁 Giveaways and swag will be available at the community day, with details on potential PC giveaways to follow.

New AMD Ryzen CPUs and PC Cases

• 🚀 AMD is releasing iGPU-less Ryzen 9000F series CPUs, including the 9700F and 9500F, to offer more affordable options.
• 💡 These new CPUs will be priced slightly lower than their integrated GPU counterparts.
• 💻 Today's sponsor, Silverstone, is highlighted for its Lucid series PC cases, specifically the Lucid05, which supports ATX builds and includes ARGB fans for under $100.

GPD Handheld and RAM Trends

• 🎮 GPD is showcasing a prototype for its Win 5 Ryzen Max Plus 395 handheld with a detachable battery system and a unique cable setup for desk use.
• 📊 The latest Steam hardware survey indicates that 32GB of RAM is becoming the new standard, surpassing 16GB in many systems.
• 📈 RAM upgrades are noted as a simple yet impactful way for users to improve their PC performance.

GPU Market and Game Releases

• 📈 The Steam hardware survey shows the RTX 4060 remains dominant, with the 5060 gaining traction but still facing production cuts.
• 💰 Nvidia is reportedly reducing shipments of the RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti 8GB models due to low sales volumes.
• 🎮 Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to release soon at a $20 price point, a $5 increase from the original Hollow Knight, with community response generally positive.
• ⚠️ Reports suggest that 16GB variants of GPUs from both Nvidia and AMD are outperforming their 8GB counterparts, contributing to the slowdown in 8GB production.