PC Gamers Should Keep an Eye on August 23

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PC Gamers Should Keep an Eye on August 23

Highlights

  • Attendees at the AMD Gamescom event on August 23 could win a special-edition Radeon RX 7000 GPU.
  • Product reveals and updates may occur, including details on the RDNA3 lineup and Ryzen 9000X3D CPU series.
  • Rumors of a RDNA 4 reveal at Gamescom 2024 appear unlikely, with a potential release in early 2025.

As a seasoned PC gamer with a knack for keeping tabs on tech trends, I eagerly anticipate AMD’s event at Gamescom 2024 on August 23. With AMD’s history of exciting product reveals and updates at this annual convention, I can hardly contain my excitement! The prospect of winning a special-edition Radeon RX 7000 GPU is just the cherry on top.

ASUS announced that AMD is organizing a special event during Gamescom 2024 on August 23. This could be an exciting date for PC gamers, given AMD’s past performance at the annual GamesCom convention, where they often unveil new products like processors and GPUs, as well as updates.

Initially scheduled for release on July 31, AMD has had to push back the launch of their Ryzen 9000 CPUs twice – first to August 8, and then again to August 15. The delay is due to manufacturing issues that necessitated a recall, with one problem being incorrect labeling of some processors. For instance, a Ryzen 7 9700X was mistakenly labeled as “Ryzen 9 9700X.” While some of these mistakes were spotted during testing by AMD, the exact nature of the other issues remains unknown. The Ryzen 9000 series is now expected to hit stores just before Gamescom 2024 commences on August 21.

During a playful reveal of a custom-made Radeon RX 7000 GPU for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, ASUS hinted at an AMD showcase happening at Gamescom 2024 on August 23, as reported by VideoCardz. At this event, one lucky attendee will receive a unique GPU, but further details about the event are still under wraps. It’s important to mention that this AMD gathering is distinct from ASUS’ own ROG press conference scheduled for August 20. So far, AMD hasn’t officially announced its Gamescom event on their social media platforms, and it remains uncertain whether the event will be live-streamed.

ASUS Confirms an AMD Gamescom 2024 Event Will Be Held on August 23

  • One lucky attendee will receive a Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 special-edition Radeon RX 7000 GPU.
  • Product reveals and updates are possible but not confirmed.

Last year, AMD showcased its Radeon 7700 XT and Radeon 7800 XT GPUs at the Gamescom event. If AMD were to host a similar event in 2024, they might unveil more information about their RDNA3 mobile lineup, such as the Radeon RX 7800M graphics card and Ryzen 9000X3D CPU series. They could also provide updates on their 800 chipset motherboards. Nevertheless, it remains uncertain whether there will be any product unveilings at AMD’s potential event in 2024.

It seems that unveiling RDNA 4 at Gamescom 2024 appears to be a remote possibility. Whispers indicate AMD might launch their RDNA 4 desktop graphics cards in early 2025, though late 2024 is also speculated. Additionally, leaked documents hint that the RDNA 4 architecture could power Sony’s anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro console, offering a significant upgrade in ray tracing capabilities compared to the existing PS5 models if validated.

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2024-08-09 23:23