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A Ben 10 game with a high budget can be a massive success due to its popularity among the audience.
To be able to play as numerous aliens from The Omnitrix and use their extraordinary powers on an open-world map will take the superhero video game genre to new heights.
The game’s story can also be a masterpiece, considering that the TV also had some pretty cinematic moments.
Over the years, we have seen some great superhero games based on comic books, indie studios, and mainstream franchises. Even the under-delivering games are often worth playing if they are based on a beloved franchise solely because they have our favorite superheroes in them.
In today’s gaming world, players can now get control of unique and improved superpowers in video games due to technological advancements, and its perfect example is the web-swinging mechanics in Insomniac’s Marvel’s Spiderman.
One superhero franchise also deserves to take advantage of these technological developments in video games: Ben 10.
Ben 10 has been a fan-favorite TV show since its release. All the cool aliens Ben could transform into grabbed every kid’s attention. However, the show’s popularity has considerably decreased due to reboots and changed themes.
Despite that, millions of OG Ben 10 fans would love to get an AAA Ben 10 game based on the series’ classic alien force, ultimate alien, or omniverse iteration.
Strong Concept For A Video Game
There have been a few Ben 10 games on the console in the past that were well-received by the fans. This indicates that a new Ben 10 game developed using current-gen technology can do wonders.
The concept behind Ben 10 alone is enough reason the franchise deserves an AAA game. The show features dozens of aliens, each with unique powers. Having a game with even some of those would be a banger. The best setup for the game would be an open-world environment.
A linear story setup can also work where we could unlock different aliens as we progress through the story, but think about the possibilities in the open world. Imagine running through the city at high speed with XLR8 or jumping long distances like Hulk with Four Arms.
The freedom to switch to our favorite alien and free-roam using them makes the open-world setup a better option for this type of game.
The best part of the game will be using the different types of unique alien powers. Using today’s technology, accurately developing each alien’s power wouldn’t be hard. Only a few aliens, like Alien X, Way Big, and Grey Matter, may be complex to program(if they were to be included) because of their powers.
It sounds impossible to imagine all these aliens in a single game. Still, if it happens someday and the developers nail it, the game will quickly sell millions of copies and be one of the best superhero games ever made.
The gameplay and the storyline can contribute to the game’s success. The TV show has had great stories; almost every iteration has brought well-written, decent stories that kids and adults can enjoy.
Great Storytelling Opportunities
The classic version of the show had a light-toned story, but it also got dark where it needed to be. By doing that, it found the perfect balance of mature and kid-friendly content. The later iterations, Alien Force and Ultimate Alien had darker tones and more profound stories with long-term storytelling. All the iterations had great villains and side characters.
The classic one included the likes of Vilgax, Kevin Eleven, and the Forever Knights, while the later iterations DN Aliens, Albedo, and Dragon(Vilgax’s upgraded version).
As all of the characters and the show itself is well known, all they need to do is make a game out of it and make some changes to the original script, or they can make another reboot while retaining the original theme of the show to give the fans the excellent reboot they deserve, not the crappy children how they got in the name of the latest iteration of the series.
The best way to tell the story is to base the game on the classic series and include all ten original aliens.
A triple-A Ben 10 game has so much potential. The concept behind the show is perfect for a video game. As nostalgia always sells, this would be a great way to determine whether the franchise is still in demand. If it succeeds, they can make sequels based on the later iterations.
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Pre-built mechanical keyboards from renowned gaming brands cost a lot without leaving you much room for customization.
Custom mechanical keyboards are cheaper to assemble and provide endless room for customization.
Assembling your keyboard is a relatively simple process that requires little research.
Just a year ago, I switched to a custom-built keyboard and couldn’t have been happier. This is the level of upgrade every gamer across the globe deserves.
Custom mechanical keyboards have taken the world by storm. They are cheaper to assemble, they give you room for customization, and lastly, you have control over everything.
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Custom Mechanical Keyboards: Who Are These For?
There is a myth surrounding the internet that custom-built keyboards are only for tech enthusiasts with vast hardware knowledge. This is the farthest thing from the truth.
Anyone with a basic understanding of how a mechanical keyboard operates can design their custom one. The procedure is hassle-free and all parts are available across all major stores.
Custom mechanical keyboards are for the people who want freedom for customization and a tailored, personalized touch from their keyboards without breaking the bank.
People have the choice to slap in whatever colored keycaps they like on what switches sound appealing to them in a chassis that compliments the overall aesthetic of their gaming setup.
Pros Of A Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Below are some of the unique selling points of building your mechanical keyboard.
Price
A flagship keyboard from a reputable gaming brand like Corsair or Asus Rog will cost $250 to $300. However, if you opt to assemble your mechanical keyboard, you can probably assemble one with the same or better quality at half this price.
Similarly, you have the freedom to budget all your components, and if you want to cut the corners from somewhere, you get the room to do that when building your keyboard.
With custom keyboards, you get access to a plethora of parts online. Hundreds of switch types are available in the market that cover the needs of pretty much everyone. To pair with that, you can add any keycaps that those switches support.
Whether you want a silent keyboard with linear switches because you work in a shared space, or a loud keyboard because you want everyone to acknowledge your purchase, you have yourself covered with endless options.
Aesthetics
One of the major reasons people opt for assembling their mechanical keyboard is so they can match it to the current aesthetics of their setup. You have endless choices at your disposal here compared to a pre-built keyboard.
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It lets you select whatever size you are comfortable with, then lets you slap whatever colored frame that goes best with the vibe of your setup. Furthermore, you can select from a plethora of keycaps that are available in the market.
Sounds
A custom keyboard designed by an enthusiast will almost always sound better than a pre-built one by any major brand. This is because the effort put into assembling a good-sounding keyboard can only be done by an enthusiast.
This includes mods like installing several sheets of foam in your keyboard frame to dampen the hollow sounds, placing the electric tape on the back of the PCB so the components are held together well, and lastly, lubing all the switches and stabilizers.
Upgradability Prospects
Lastly, the upgradability prospects of pre-built keyboards are almost non-existent. If, in the future, you get bored of your keyboard or ever feel the need to upgrade it with a pre-built keyboard, you will have to swap out the whole thing.
However, with a custom keyboard, the prospects for upgradability are high. Instead of replacing the entire unit, you can always swap out the switches or even keycaps if you want to change the look of it while retaining other parts.
At the end of the day, whether you have a custom mechanical keyboard or a pre-built one, what matters is whether you have a great time with it or not. With a custom keyboard, the chances of you achieving that are a little higher.
Not to mention, the pros of a custom keyboard will almost always outweigh the negligible cons. So, if you possess even a little knowledge of computer hardware, I recommend you do some research and assemble your board.
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Sony is forcing gamers to sign up for PSN to be able to play PlayStation-exclusive ports on the PC on Steam.
Sony’s PSN service is only available in 69 countries out of 195.
This massively hurts both the player base and developers as gamers are left with no choice other than pirating these ports, to be able to play them.
It is not news that in order to play a majority of Sony’s PlayStation-exclusive titles on Steam, you will need to sign up with a PSN account as well. This not only applies to online games like Hell Divers 2 but also to single-player story titles.
This was not the case in the past, as in order to play PlayStation ports on the PC, all you needed was a Steam account and the specific game bought by the account, without the need of signing up to any other platform.
Signing up on another platform is not that big of a deal. The major elephant in the room is that Sony’s PSN service is only available in a handful of regions. Out of 195 countries in the world, PSN is available in only 73 countries.
This has resulted in a major backlash from the gamer community all across the globe, as Steam has started handing over refunds to the people who pre-purchased these games before their initial launch.
Sony Requires PSN Account For Single-Player Titles
All of this account integration would have made sense to some extent if they had kept it to multiplayer games only, as it is a bit difficult for the developers to manage all the servers with different platform and their accounts.
However, the fact that Sony is requiring you to sign up to PSN just to be able to play offline modes of single-player story-based titles like Ghost of Tsushima is just straight-up absurd, since you do not need to have active internet to play that mode.
God of War Ragnarok Won’t Be Available In Most Regions
Reports also suggest that the upcoming PC port from Santa Monica Studios, God of War Ragnarok will also require a PSN account. Keep in mind, that this is also a single-player story-based campaign that can be played without an active internet connection.
Sony Backtracks On Their Decision to Require PSN Account For Hell Divers 2
This whole debacle began with Hell Divers 2, as Sony announced after its launch that players will need to sign up for a PSN account if they want to be able to continue playing Hell Divers 2 with their fellow PS gamers.
This resulted in a massive backlash from all across the globe, as over 300,000 players actively played the title back then, and most of them came from regions that were not supported by PSN. Their Steam rating went all the way from Positive to mostly negative.
Hell Divers 2 active players on launch day. Source: Steam
This decision was so wildly criticized that Sony had to backtrack on it, and now, players no longer require a PSN account to enjoy Hell Divers 2 from their Steam accounts.
This backtracking shows that this was never about the complications of the cross-platform servers, or devs working harder than usual to support other platform accounts like Steam. It was a tactic used by Sony to get more people to sign up for PSN.
How This Decision Is Affecting The Community?
This decision is effectively hurting the entire community, including both the developer studios and the player base because, despite the games having support for PC, most of the regions are not entertained by PSN.
This means that the gamers who reside in these regions can not legally play these games, although they have active Steam accounts and games bought with their money in those accounts.
This means that a gamer who genuinely wants to enjoy these titles is left with no choice other than pirating these games. If the majority of your player base is pirating your game, then you as a developer studio are not getting anything from it.
This decision is a major setback for the community in general, as it is not only promoting unethical measures like piracy but is also depriving more than half of the gamer community of being able to enjoy online PlayStation titles with their friends.
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The enormous world of Elden Ring is home to many NPCs.
The game allows you to kill almost all of these NPCs, but some are worth sparing.
Many of these NPCs have their questlines which you can not access if you kill them.
Elden Ring features an enormous map with various zones that are distinct from one another. During your journey across these lands, you will come across a variety of different NPCs.
The Lands Between is home to several creatures you will come across throughout your time in the game. While most of them are hostile and will try to kill you as soon as they have sight of you, some of them are worth saving.
The game allows you to kill almost every single one of them. However, in this article, we will discuss the NPCs that you will come across during your playthrough that are worth saving.
Miriel, The Pastor Of Vows
Miriel is a giant but gentle pastor tortoise you will encounter when you reach the Church of Vows. From your first interaction with him, you will know Miriel is anything but hostile and only wants the best for you during your journey.
Players can learn various previous Faith and Intelligence spells from Miriel for a small amount. On the contrary, killing him would not get you anything useful except for his ball bearing, which you can use to buy the same spells he was offering in the first place.
Miriel is a useful character who is too precious to kill, simply because not only is he not causing any chaos in the game, but he is working for the unity of Faith and Intelligence mages.
Iron First Alexander
The first time you come across Alexander is when you’re exploring the northern side of Stormhill. You’ll find him stuck in the ground asking for help. When you help him get out, you have the option to kill him but I’d recommend you to sit this one out.
If you don’t kill Alexander, you will find him again in Caelid during the Radahn festival. This time he will fight alongside you against Radahn. Alexander does not exactly turn the tie in that fight but you need as much help as you can get against Radahn.
Other than that, you also get to unlock Alexander’s questline, which is worth doing in my opinion. Doing so will get you more content, and upon the completion of the questline, you will receive the Shard of Alexander, which is one of the best Talismans in the game.
Patches
This is one of the harder ones cause every gamer who has played Soulsborne games has come across Patches at some point in the previous games, and that probably wasn’t the smoothest interaction,
Even in Elden Ring, when you come across him, he ambushes you starting a boss fight. Most people would want to kill him after he backs down, but sparing him is worth it. He becomes a merchant afterward and has some useful things in stock.
Blackguard Big Boggart
Blackguard Big Boggart is a merchant found in Liurnia of Lakes near Boliprawn Shack. Like any other merchant, this one can also be killed in the game, but in the grand scheme of things, it is better if we let him live.
In the beginning, Boggart will sell us Boiled Prawns and Boiled Crabs, two of the most important consumables in the early game that increase physical damage and negation which will help you conquer Liurnia and the Academy of Raya Lucaria.
Other than that, he has a questline of his own, which is not worth skipping on. Players will discover about his past as the thief of Rya’s necklace during this questline.
All in all, Elden Ring gives you the freedom to hack and slash your way through any living creature you come across in your journey in the Lands Between. While some of them are worth killing, some of them are barely existing there and want peace.
You can go on a murdering spree during your journey to become the Elden Lord. However, some choices have grave consequences that players should be aware of if they want the best ending in the game.
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Multiple PS4 emulators are rapidly making progress.
shadPS4 can now boot 3D games like One Piece and Persona 5, making them playable for the first time.
This could be the beginning of greater progress, eventually leading to fully playable games like Bloodborne, Infamous Second Son, and more on PC.
PS4 emulation still has a long way to go, but work on multiple emulators is ongoing. The team behind RPCS3 is also working on its own emulator, and all these developers hope to make the entire last-generation library playable soon.
While progress has been quite slow for now, one particular emulator has made a major leap. shadPS4 can now boot and run 3D games, making it a cut above most other emulators for this console.
Why it matters: Emulation has always been a huge benefit of PC gaming since it expands the library further. The PS4 is one of the consoles without such an emulator.
The PS4 Should Be Easier To Emulate Than The PS3
As shared on Twitter, this emulator can now boot and play One Piece, signifying its recent progress. However, it’s important to note that the game isn’t fully playable from start to finish.
It also displays various visual bugs once the gameplay begins, but the progress is still significant. Up until now, PS4 emulators have been limited to booting such games or playing basic 2D sprite graphics-based games.
Moreover, ShadPS4 has been able to boot more complex games like Persona 5 and Resident Evil Origins Collections. The team could make these games playable even further with more work and time.
While the progress may not seem like much right now, it could eventually lead to Bloodborne becoming playable on PC, fulfilling a long-time dream for audiences.
Bloodborne Is Currently Trapped On PS4 and PS5 Without Proper Enhancements
The PS4 turned 10 last year, so it’s about time we got a functional emulator. Even with PlayStation’s PC push, this console has a vast library that remains unexplored and inaccessible to PC gamers, making these emulation projects quite important.
Fans should expect more updates shortly. Since the emulation teams have made it this far, further progress should be even easier, making the PS4 emulation dream a real possibility.
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The full list of companies attending the Tokyo Game Show 2024 has been shared online.
PlayStation will also be exhibiting at the event for the first time since 2019.
It’s likely that the company will finally talk about the PS5 Pro and discuss its first-party lineup.
Just like every year, the Tokyo Game Show is finally returning. It will happen later this year during the last week of September. The list of exhibitors was also revealed today.
Many details about the show have already been shared, and it appears that 731 exhibitors will be participating, making it one of the most significant events to date. PlayStation will also be attending the show for the first time since 2019.
Why it matters: While the company moved to digital shows over the years, it appears that PlayStation will finally attend this physical event to reveal more about its future projects.
PlayStation Is Skipping Gamescom But Attenting Toko Game Show
Just today, it was finally confirmed that PlayStation and many other massive companies, such as Capcom, Konami, Square Enix, and Bandai Namco, will attend the Tokyo Game Show 2024.
The company last appeared in 2019 before the launch of the PS5, when Hideo Kojima talked about Death Stranding. The title became a successful release for the company, reaching over 16 million players in just four years.
PlayStation is said to be a general exhibitor at the event. This means that its presence will be tied to game reveals or potential hardware, creating excitement among the masses. It is also important to note that PlayStation won’t attend Gamescom this year.
The PS5 Pro Has Been In The News For A Long Time
While not much is known at the moment about what PlayStation could reveal at the Tokyo Game Show 2024, fans can expect details on projects like Phantom Blade Zero, Lost Soul Aside, and more.
The gaming giant could also share information about the PS5 Pro since this console is expected to be unveiled in the last quarter of 2024.
Anyhow, this is a promising sign. PlayStation has been criticized for being silent in recent months and not sharing much information. This could be the first step toward breaking that silence, with a showcase also rumored close to the end of 2024.
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A report has claimed that Sony’s Horizon TV show from Netflix has now been shelved.
This is owing to accusations on the showrunner of a toxic working environment.
Netflix or Sony have yet to comment on the situation.
Horizon has slowly emerged as one of PlayStation’s most popular IPs. To everyone’s delight, Sony announced back in May 2022 that a Horizon series based on the game was in the works. However, according to a new report, the series might now be canned.
Why it matters: Many had been looking forward to the series ever since its announcement, especially after the success of The Last of Us show. Recent TV shows like Fallout created even more hype for the adaptation.
Horizon TV show by Netflix seems to be canned.
Rolling Stone last week reported that Steve Blackman, a Netflix showrunner who has been working on the popular ‘The Umbrella Academy,’ was accused of toxic behavior. Multiple employees later corroborated the behavior, adding fire to the controversy.
While Blackman denied these allegations, it seems the damage has already been done. According to a new report released by Rolling Stone, Netflix has canned the showrunner’s other projects, including the Horizon TV Series.
The Umbrella Academy is due to stream soon, but the other two shows, Horizon and an original series, Orbital by Blackman, have now been scrapped. This will be very disappointing to the fans who have been eagerly anticipating the show.
The Horizon IP has been a huge success for Sony. The IP has captured most of the PlayStation audience and a massive fanbase on PC, suggesting that Sony won’t let the TV show go to waste.
PlayStation is working on multiple live-action adaptations.
The latest reports revealed that the project’s scripting had already begun. But, there have been no casting or any other details as of yet. Now, with this latest report, it is very much possible that Sony will move forward with the show with a different team.
However, at this point, this is just us guessing. We’ll have to wait for an official confirmation from Sony or Netflix. PlayStation also has other live-action projects in the works, including an Amazon God of War TV show and Ghost of Tsushima.
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I am on a streak of covering MSI’s AM5 platform motherboards before the next generation is out. So far, I have tested MEG X670E ACE and MPG X670E Carbon WiFi. This time, I am testing the B650 chipset in the form of MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi.
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Key Takeaway
The MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi offers a good performance in its price range, making it a solid value option. The board even includes a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port.
You should buy the MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi if you want good VRM performance with efficient cooling, plenty of USB ports, and great value for your money.
You should not buy the MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi if you are after Gen5 connectivity, as neither the PCIe nor the M.2 slot runs at Gen5.
The salient features include:
This motherboard has support for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors
The memory support is up to 7600+(OC) MHz DDR5
The cooling solution comprises an extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr
The motherboard has 2.5G LAN and AMD Wi-Fi 6E Solution
It has Gen4 M.2 ports.
There is a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port, offers 20Gbps transmission speed
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The salient specifications include:
CPU Support
AMD Ryzen 9000 and 7000 series desktop CPUs
Memory Support
4xDIMM Slots for DDR5 up to 7600MHz+ (OC)
Display Interface
Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, – Requires Processor Graphics
PCIe Slots
2x PCIe Gen4 x16 slots, 1x PCIe Gen3 x1 slot
M.2 Ports
3x M.2 Gen4 Ports
SATA Ports
6x
Audio
RealTek ALC4080
Network
2.5G LAN port and wireless connectivity using WiFi 6E/BT
USB Ports
Total 23x USB Ports (Front and Rear), including a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C
Size
304.8×243.84mm, ATX Form Factor
How Is MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi Different?
The MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi packs a nice bag of features at a pocket-friendly price. ASRock makes it difficult for this motherboard in this price range by giving us some better options. There is no Gen5 connectivity on this motherboard. It has an adequate power delivery design with effective cooling.
If you are aiming for a budget-friendly motherboard from the Red Camp, this board should be among the potential candidates.
Packaging And Unboxing
Unboxing The Board (Image By Tech4Gamers)
The motherboard is shipped inside a standard cardboard packing box. MSI has included the following in the box:
1x ATX Motherboard
1x Wi-Fi Antenna
EZ M.2 Clips
1x SATA 6Gbps Cables
1x Quick Installation Guide
1x European Union Regulatory Notice
1x Cable Sticker
Design Overview
Main Design (Image By Tech4Gamers)
This motherboard uses AMD AM5 socket that supports AMD Ryzen 9000 and 7000 CPUs. Since different SKUs have different level of support for PCIe, refer to user manual for more details. It has 4x DIMM slots. The motherboard has 6 PCB layers using IT-150GS PCB material and 2oz Thickened Copper.
The on-board display coming from socket includes HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 capable of 4K@60Hz. In addition this socket provides 20x PCIe lanes.
Two M.2 ports are wired to the CPU socket. Top port supports 22110 form factor. Third slot is wired to the chipset. The third slot can only operate on x2 with Ryzen 5 8500G. M2_3 and PCI_E2 share bandwidth. They both will operate on x2 if populated at same time.
Power Delivery To Socket
CPU Socket
VRM Covers
MSI is using AMD AM5 platform (LGA 1718). This socket supports the AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs and Ryzen 9000 series of desktop CPUs. You need to update the BIOS for Ryzen 9000 series CPUs.
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MSI has used two extended VRM heatsink covers along with a heat pipe ensuring a maximum cooling provision for the power phases. The thermal pads are rated for 7W/mK to ensure effective heat transfer.
This motherboard has a simple layout with a black theme. There is no backlit MSI logo on the heatsink cover.
VRM PWM Controller
VRM
The MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi features an adequate delivery circuit using a 14+2+1 phase VRM configuration. MSI has named it DUET meaning that every two stages will get the same PWM signal from the controller. The main driving force is SPS MPS2326 PWM controller.
The 14 VCore phases are MPS2342. There are 2 phases for the SOC and 1 phase for the Misc.
DIMM Slots
MSI has used 4x DDR5 UDIMM slots. MSI has used the SMT welding process to install slots on the PCB for better performance. A total of 192GB capacity is supported along with a support for binary as well as non-binary memory kits. The maximum supported DDR5 frequency is 7600+(OC) MHz.
DIMM Slots (Image By Tech4Gamers)
This motherboard supports AMD EXPO as well as Intel XMP with dual-channel and dual-controller modes. The supported memory is non-ECC and unbuffered.
Storage Options
This motherboard has 4x M.2 slots and 6x SATA ports. Two M.2 ports have aluminum heatsink labeled 1 and 2. Third port does not have a cover. EZ M.2 Clips makes it easier to install the SSD.
M.2 Ports
M.2 Ports without Covers
I am showing the M.2 ports with their covers. As you can see third port does not have a cover.
I have removed the heatsink covers and showing the M.2 ports. There is no second thermal pad on any of these ports. This is understandable since this is a budget oriented motherboard.
M.2 Covers
SATA Ports
Both heatsink covers have thermal pads. The top slot has 22110 form factor support. All three are Key M type. Speaking of SATA ports, this motherboard has a total of 6x ports. Four ports are wired to the chipset; two are wired to the ASM1061.
PCIe Connectivity
This motherboard has a total of 3x PCIe slots. The top two slots are Gen4 x16, and the third is Gen3 x1. For Ryzen 7000 series CPUs, the configuration of these slots will be x16/x2. This configuration is x8/x2 for Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 5 8600G. The Ryzen 5 8500G supports x4/x2.
PCIe Slots (Image By Tech4Gamers)
PCI_E1 is steel-reinforced and wired to the CPU socket. the other two slots are wired to the chipset. MSI calls the steel reinforcement as Steel Armor and it has heavy soldered connections on the PCB to support the weight of heavy graphics card. MSI has used the advanced SMT technology for the PCIE slot to diminish interference and electrical noise.
WARNING: When using both PCI_E3 and M2_3 simultaneously, note that they will operate at reduced x2 speeds due to shared bandwidth.
USB Connectivity
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This motherboard is packed with USB ports on the front, rear, and mid-board. It has:
2x USB 2.0 (Rear)
4x USB 2.0 (Front)
2x USB 2.0 ports (Rear)
4x USB 2.0 ports (Front)
4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear)
2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
3x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)
1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front)
1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Rear)
AMD platform is known for its generous support for the USB connections and this motherboard is no exception to that. This motherboard has only one USB3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps port which is on the rear panel (wise decision).
MSI has used multiple controllers on this motherboard, including ITE IT66318FN, ASM1074, ASM1543, P12DPX, PI3EQX10, PI3EQX16, PI3HDX, GL805, GL9905, and PI3EQX2. The main IO controller is nuvoTon NCT6687D-R.
Networking Solution
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This motherboard has a 2.5GbE LAN port on the rear panel driven by RealTek RTL8125BG LAN controller. The wireless connectivity comprises WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 driven by nuvoTon NUC1261NE4AE. The module is installed in the M.2 Key-E slot on the rear panel.
The antenna is magnetic, which makes its placement convenient. The WiFi 6E supports MU-MIMO TX/RX and 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz, and 160MHz bandwidth in 2.4GHz/5GHz. It supports 802.11 a/b/n/g/ac/ax.
Audio Solution
MSI has implemented Audio hardware on two separate layers of the PCB. They have used RealTek ALC4080 codec in combination with high-performance Chemi-Con capacitors.
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This is a 7.1 Channel audio solution that has S/PDIF output as well. It supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel. MSI has designed the isolated analogy structure for the output on the rear panel.
Chipset
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I am showing the B650E chipset after removing its heatsink cover.
Chipset Cover
Chipset Cover Underside
The above pictures show the chipset covers from both sides.
Internal Connectors
Internal Connectors
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Connectors Top Side
Connectors Top
There are:
1x 24-pin Power Connector (ATX_PWR)
2x Power Connector EPS (CPU_PWR)
1x CPU Fan Header
1x Pump Fan Header
6x System Fan Headers
2x Front Panel (JFP) Connector
1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1x Front Audio (JAUD) Port
1x Thermal Sensor connectors (T_SEN)
1x Tuning Controller connector (JDASH)
2x RGB LED connector(JRGB)
1x TPM pin header (Support TPM 2.0)
4x USB 2.0 ports
2x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
1x USB 10Gbps Type C port
4x EZ Debug LED
Each fan header is powered and controlled by nuvoTon 3947S. The Pump and CPU Fan headers are rated for 3A, whereas the system fan headers are rated for 2A each.
Rear IO Panel
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There are:
DisplayPort 1.4
5G LAN Port
USB 2.0 Port
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Antenna
HD Audio Connectors
Flash BIOS Button
HDMI™ 2.1 Port
USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps Type-C
Optical S/PDIF OUT
Back View
BIOS Chip
The above picture shows the backside of the motherboard. MSI is using a winband 25Q256JWEQ 256M-bit Serial Flash Memory (BIOS Chip) with uniform 4KB sectors and Dual/Quad SPI.
BIOS
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BIOS has the same interface that I saw on MEG X670E ACE and MPG X670E Carbon WiFi, which have similar layouts. EXPO/XMP is just one click away. CPU, RAM, and Voltage settings are grouped under the OC menu. System-related configuration options are grouped in the Settings menu. Boot and Exit options are also under the Settings menu.
You can use PBO settings under AMD Overclocking. You will find predefined profiles as well related to the thermal limit, socket power limit etc. Clicking on Advanced will give you total control to define your own PBO profile.
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The above is a picture showing a run of CPU-Z. You can see that graphics card is operating at x16 link. The RAM is operating at its tested speed of 6000MT/s after loading the XMP. Finally, I have a MSI motherboard which is showing the SPD timing of the memory modules.
We have divided the overall tests in four major categories. These are:
CPU and Memory Tests
Storage Tests
Gaming Tests
Overall System Tests
Test Result
The testing was done on stock settings with XMP loaded. This motherboard has powers unlocked by default.
CPU And Memory Benchmarks
CPU And Memory Benchmarks
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7-Zip
AIDA64
Blender Benchmark Score
Blender Benchmark
Cinebench R23.2
Geekbench 5.4.5
3DMARK CPU Profile
In Cinebench R23.2, the CPU scored 19938 points in CPU Multi Core load and 1999 points in a Single Core Load. The DDR5 kit has performed well at its tested speed of 6000MHz. The single core score of 2156 from Gekbench 5.4.5 is quite well. The performance in the 7-Zip benchmark is satisfactory as well, with a compression result of 90958MIPS and 86479MIPS score in Decompression. The blender benchmark overall score was 284.87.
Storage Test
Storage Test
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USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Drive
PCIe Gen4 NVMe drive
CrystalDiskMark - USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Drive
CrystalDiskMark - PCIe Gen4 NVMe drive
I have used:
Gen4x4 NVMe Drive
USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Drive [Rated for 1600MB/s]
Both drives passed their sequential speeds in the CrystalDiskMark. The performance in PCMARK10 Data Drive Benchmark is quite well. The Gen4x4 NVMe drive scored 3459 and USB drive scored 622 score. These scores are low compared to Intel which is a platform limitation.
Gaming Test
Gaming Test
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3DMARK - Fire Strike Ultra
3DMARK - Speed Way
3DMARK - Steel Nomad
3DMARK - Time Spy Extreme
Gaming Performance
This motherboard can easily handle the gaming load without a hitch.
System Performance Test
System Performance Test
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PCMARK10
Performance Test
The PCMARK10 score came to 10007, an excellent score, and the Performance Test overall score was 11020.
Core Clock Behavior
Core Clock Behavior
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1T Load
Multi Core Load
Idle
I have Balanced Power profile in Windows Environment. To record the idle temperatures, the system was put on idle for 10 minutes. The idle clocks were around 2400MHz. The cores boosted to 5.5GHz under 1T load using R23.2 whereas these cores boosted to 5.375GHz under all cores load. These figures confirm the Intel’s clock ratings for AMD Ryzen 7 7700X.
Thermals And Power
The CPU Package power draw was 144.434W on all cores load using Cinebench R23.2. The Graphics card under full stress test load was doing 376W.
Testing was done on an ambient temperature of 28ᵒC. the CPU was idling at 40.3ᵒC and the graphics card was idling at 35ᵒC. Under load, the CPU was doing 95.5ᵒC whereas the GPU was doing 83ᵒC.
MSI B650 Tomahawk WiFi Thermal Imaging 739×102 (Image By Tech4Gamers)
The VRM/MOSFET was doing 59.7ᵒC at an ambient of 28.2ᵒC. This is a good performance from the VRM cooling solution.
Should You Buy It?
Buy It If
✅You are on a budget and looking for a decent motherboard: MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi retails at USD 213.18. It has got a decent bag of features that would cover you for good.
✅You need more USB connections: MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi packs 23 USB connections, including a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C port.
✅You prefer good VRM cooling: MSI has provided a good cooling solution for the power delivery circuit.
Don’t Buy It If
❌You require Gen5 Connectivity: This motherboard does not have a Gen5 connection for PCIe or M.2. Skip it if those are your requirements.
My Thoughts
This is my third AMD AM5 motherboard back-to-back from MSI. I have tested the MEG X670E ACE and MPG X670E Carbon WiFi motherboards earlier. This time, it is MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi. This motherboard covers the upper budget and entry of mid-range segments in the market.
This motherboard packs 14+2+1 power phases (DUETS) with enlarged heat sinks that use a heat pipe and 7W/mK thermal pads. MSI has integrated sensors to report temperature and power values from two different rails. There is over-current and over-voltage protection as well. The BIOS interface is the same as I have seen on other MSI motherboards.
This motherboard does not have a Gen5 connectivity. Keep that in mind if those are your requirements. This motherboard has a total of 3x PCIe slots. Two are PCIe Gen4 x16, and the third is PCIe Gen3 x1. The top slot is wired to the CPU socket, whereas the other two are wired to the chipset. PCI_E3 shares bandwidth with the M2_3. Both will operate at x2 speed if used together.
There are three Gen4 M.2 ports. The top port supports 22110 form factor. All three are Key M. Only two have thermal pads. There is no thermal pad on base of these ports. The top port is wired to the socket whereas the other two are wired to the chipset. This motherboard has a total of 6 SATA 6G ports. 4x are wired to the chipset and two are driven by ASMedia ASM1061 controller.
The board can house up to 192GB memory with up to 7600+(OC) MHz frequency. Speaking of USB connectivity, this board has a strong game with a total of 23 USB ports, including a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps port on the rear panel.
This motherboard retails at USD 213.18 and comes with a 3-year warranty. It has a solid performance and offers a tough competition to the MPG X670E Carbon WiFi since I used same CPU on these motherboards.
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Ubisoft confirmed multiple Assassin’s Creed remakes are in development, with Black Flag supposedly being the first to be released.
Assassin’s Creed 1 deserves a remake above every other title since it has many missing features and unrefined elements.
It also serves as the only mainline title that isn’t playable on PlayStation or Nintendo hardware, the two biggest console platforms.
Assassin’s Creed is still Ubisoft’s biggest IP. The series has been around for decades, with over a dozen entries. Obviously, the older entries have now become outdated, and Ubisoft has the potential to revisit them.
I’ve wanted Ubisoft to cycle between the old style and the new RPG style when it comes to new games for variety’s sake, so it was certainly encouraging when the team confirmed that it was working on remaking past entries.
The studio is working on multiple remakes, with Assassin’s Creed 4 almost certainly being the first. However, this entry isn’t even that old, and the mechanics are still quite acceptable by today’s standards.
In my opinion, the original Assassin’s Creed deserves a remake the most.
Why it matters: Everyone has been asking for this, and Ubisoft is also aware of the demand for a remake of the very first entry.
This one’s quick and simple. Ubisoft has made the entire franchise playable on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC today, thanks to various remasters. Even spin-offs like Liberations have been remastered.
However, the publisher continues to ignore the very first game for some reason. While PC players can simply buy the original entry and Xbox users can fall back on backward compatibility, PlayStation users have no way of accessing this title.
This is because Ubisoft skipped this entry when it went on a remaster spree a few years ago. PlayStation does not support backward compatibility for PS3 games, though this may be in the works.
Anyhow, this means that millions of PS4 and PS5 users can’t play the original Assassin’s Creed, even if they wanted to. Also, millions of people on the Nintendo Switch don’t have access to this entry.
Assassin’s Creed 1 Had Really Unrefined Mechanics
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Shows What The First Game Would Look Like In A Modern Style | Image via Tech4Gamers
The 2007 release was the first of the franchise, so I’d cut it some slack for that reason. Even though the title had many missing features and unrefined gameplay elements, it was still a decent start overall.
I must admit that it’s hard to replay the first entry in 2024, and here’s why. Firstly, the structure is quite repetitive. It’s based on a series of missions that lead up to the assassinations of the eight main targets.
While this sounds great on paper, the experience leaves much to be desired. Assassin’s Creed 1 adheres closely to this structure throughout its runtime, leading to a monotonous cycle by the end.
You have a set of smaller tasks that must be completed about two times before each major assassination. These range from helping citizens, pick-pocketing certain people, or eavesdropping on important characters.
After completing these tasks for clues, you can proceed to the main target, and these encounters are about as anti-climatic as they can get. By the end, this structure gets so repetitive that some may find it hard to beat the main story.
Moreover, the combat is plain and boring. Altair practically does things on his own since blocking requires holding one button, and parrying is an instant kill. Ubisoft also included very few actual cutscenes, with most of the game revolving around talking sequences for exposition.
This would be fine, but the quality of dialogue was far from ideal, and the ability to skip these sequences was nowhere to be found. Adding to the problems, Altair, as much as he is talked about, was the weakest protagonist to date behind Basim.
Even with the narrative centered around him, his personality barely had the opportunity to shine through. Let’s not forget how he didn’t even have an appropriate accent in this entry, which was later fixed in Revelations.
The list of what Assassin’s Creed 1 does wrong goes on. This is why this entry deserves a remake above everything else.
Modernizing The Older Releases
Altair’s Character Was Explored Better In Assassin’s Creed Revelations
Assassin’s Creed 1 has the most potential as a remake simply because it’s the oldest of the bunch. Whether it be graphics, gameplay, or the story itself, it has the most room for improvement, making it the obvious choice.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot stated that the remakes will offer a modernized experience since the franchise is extremely rich in story, and revisiting them will offer a new experience and perspective. As such, there’s no better place to start than where it all began.
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The lead architect behind the PS5 thought 30FPS would be the staple for this generation.
He believed ray tracing and 60FPS would be adopted later into the console generation.
Mark Cerny also explained that PlayStation’s PC ports are rather simple and do not have any complications.
Gaming at higher frame rates has become a staple in the current console generation. While some notable releases have shipped with 30FPS only, 60FPS has become the sweet spot for most studios.
Even the lead PS5 architect has stated that he is surprised by this generation’s nearly universal 60FPS push.
Why it matters: The current hardware is strong enough to push for 60FPS, enabling much smoother gaming. Most games released on the PS5 have come with dedicated fidelity and performance modes.
The PS4 Primarily Ran Games At 30FPS, Leading To A Bigger Push For Graphics
In an interview with Gamesindustry, Mark Cerny, the lead architect at PlayStation, was asked what surprised him the most about the current console generation. He pointed to the wide adoption of ray tracing and the push towards 60FPS.
Mark Cerny further stated that he thought these elements would become more mainstream later in the generation. He explained that 30FPS games can prioritize more detailed graphics and art.
However, developers are choosing to sacrifice raw fidelity for smoother gameplay this time. Perhaps this is why very few games have a next-gen look today, although there are several exceptions.
The other thing that has been surprising is the push to 60 frames per second.
-Mark Cerny
PlayStation’s PC ports have been rather simple, says Cerny
Mark Cerny agreed that this is indeed good for gamers, but he didn’t see the trend picking up this soon. Many titles launching with ray tracing on consoles also made him happy, which he thought would happen much later.
On the subject of PlayStation’s increasing focus on PC, he said that PC ports have been relatively simple. The only task has been to deal with the optimization issues, for which more RAM or CPUs are required.
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A veteran developer who worked on titles like Street Fighter 2 believes the recent backlash over Assassin’s Creed Shadows is overblown.
He highlights that games can take as much liberty as possible since they aren’t reality.
The developer outlines how Ubisoft’s dual protagonist system reminds him of his previous game.
Assassin’s Creed Shadow has already become one of the most controversial Ubisoft projects since it features Yasuke as the first black Japanese samurai.
While some Japanese gamers believe Ubisoft should cancel this release, others, like veteran Capcom developer Yoshiki Okamoto, don’t see much of a problem with this approach. He highlights the importance of distinguishing between reality and fiction.
Why it matters: Games are made to have fun, and Okamoto emphasizes that fun should come above all else.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Arriving In Just A Few Months
Yoshiki Okamoto has years of experience in the industry. As a veteran Capcom developer, he worked with other Japanese people to bring Street Fighter 2 and Resident Evil 3 to life.
Okamoto described how he wanted to create a game like Assassin’s Creed Shadows in 2005, but his project failed. In his recent video, he discussed the backlash against the title and stated that Ubisoft does not deserve the backlash.
It’s a game, it’s fantasy, not reality.
Yoshiki Okamoto
He then described how Oda Nobunaga’s family crest could be completely wrong in a certain game, but that would not impact the enjoyment factor. Since games are works of fiction, they have no impact on the real Oda Nobunaga or his reputation.
The developer also described that he wanted to achieve a balance between a fast and brute-like character in Genji. With Assassin’s Creed Shadows offering a similar choice, he hopes the game will validate his concept that could not be realized in 2005.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Shows Stunning Visuals
Nonetheless, Yoshiki Okamoto seems to be in the minority here. Most Japanese fans have not been happy with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, with many constantly pointing out how Yasuke wasn’t a real samurai.
While pre-orders are said to be quite strong for now, it remains to be seen how things will play out. Perhaps Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be able to rise above the controversy and breathe new life into the IP.
Ubisoft has asked others to condemn the hatred against its teams, and the studio is determined to prove everyone wrong.
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AI PCs have a dedicated processor called NPU that accelerates AI tasks and enables local AI processing.
Local AI processing on AI PCs enhances your data security and offers energy efficiency, increasing battery time.
Major manufacturers are producing AI PCs, but current AI features are still in their early days and are primarily cloud-based.
When I say AI, most of you will instantly think of robots but in reality the story doesn’t end here. Today, we see a world where artificial intelligence is gradually taking over most of the modern technologies we use in our daily lives including social media apps and our means of transportation. If this was not enough, artificial intelligence is now being introduced into PCs as well. I am not talking about the AI chatbots you use on your computer but, in fact, a complete AI-based PC.
Can you imagine a computer that learns your habits, anticipates your needs, and adapts to your workflow? Welcome to the era of AI PCs—personal computers integrated with artificial intelligence.
What Exactly Is An AI PC?
An AI PC is a computer that integrates a neural processing unit (NPU), a dedicated AI processor designed to accelerate tasks efficiently. Essentially, an AI PC comes with a specialized chip that works alongside the CPU, GPU, and RAM.
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Now the question is what value does an NPU add to a regular PC which already has a reasonably powerful CPU and GPU. Well the fact of the matter is that an NPU is specially designed to handle AI tasks more efficiently and locally. Handling AI tasks locally means that it can operate them without requiring an internet connection which is pretty cool, right?
They are also highly efficient at running pre-trained AI models, such as GPT-4 or Gemini. These processors are typically very energy efficient, which is pretty impressive given the amount of processing they handle. This also means that you get to experience long battery life.
TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) is a parameter used to measure NPU performance. A higher TOPS figure means better performance. For instance, Intel’s AI-enabled Meteor Lake chips, launched in December 2023, offer 10 TOPS. By June 2024, Intel’s new Lunar Lake chips had pushed this capability beyond 40 TOPS.
The Shift From Cloud-Based To Local AI Processing
Almost all AI tools we use today require an internet connection. When you use ChatGPT, Copilot, or any of the generative AI chatbots, you’re communicating online. You input your request, hit send, and the data is sent to the cloud-based AI’s server, which processes the request and sends back the response. While this is convenient, it requires a stable internet connection.
AI PCs, however, allow you to process AI tasks without sending data over the internet which means you can run any AI tool locally. Windows 11 users have already experienced a glimpse of these integrations with Copilot for Windows 11. While the current desktop version requires an internet connection, it can still perform basic tasks like opening a program.
Who Is Making AI PCs?
Most major laptop manufacturers are producing AI PCs, including Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, Samsung, and Microsoft. These laptops feature processors from Intel (Core Ultra “Meteor Lake”), AMD (Ryzen AI 300), or Qualcomm (Snapdragon X Elite or Plus).
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Currently, AI PCs are primarily laptops or mobile devices. However, desktop PCs are also jumping in with both feet. For instance, AMD’s Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 5 8600G desktop processors. Desktop systems often have discrete GPUs, like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090, which are highly efficient at performing certain AI tasks.
The Security Aspect
One of the biggest advantages of an AI PC is its enhanced security. Running AI workloads on an NPU locally means you don’t have to send your data to the cloud. This means you no longer need to worry about your data security being breached or anything like that. I mean who doesn’t want the satisfaction of knowing that your data is secure in this modern world where cyber security is elementary for everyone.
Apple’s Take On AI PCs
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Apple is introducing AI capabilities to its Mac laptops and desktops this fall. With the release of macOS Sequoia, Apple will introduce Apple Intelligence, offering features like generative writing, image creation, custom emoji, and an enhanced Siri assistant. Apple’s Neural Engines will power these capabilities, embedded in their M1, M2, M3, and M4 processors.
Do You Need An AI PC?
At this stage, “need” might be a strong word. AI features are still in their early days. While the AI hype is real, it’s worth considering whether the features currently available meet your needs. If your current PC is still performing well and receiving updates, you might want to wait for more maturity and see what you need accordingly.
