AMD AI Drivers, DLSS4.5, PS5 Pro Updates, and DDR3 Revival in Latest Tech News

Rising DDR5 prices drive renewed interest in DDR3 systems using older Intel processors for modern gaming needs.

Hardware by Naheyan Tahmin on Jan 17, 2026

AMD has said its graphics drivers will soon get new AI-focused features, enhanced GPU security, and renewed support for DDR3 memory. The revelation was presented in a recent collection of tech news that covered the most recent changes in hardware, gaming, and AI software.

AMD has confirmed that the next edition of the Adrenaline driver, version 26.1.1, will come with an optional AI bundle. These AI toolkits are meant to support AI creation and creative workflows, not game performance. Some people are happy about the new features, but others are still upset that FSR Redstone hasn't been out yet. Many people think AMD is allocating more of its software resources to AI than to gaming features.

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The AI bundle should be available in a week and will work directly with AMD's drivers. Even though AMD graphics cards are used for AI tasks, some gamers are still unhappy with how slowly FSR Redstone is progressing.

Updates for Console and GPU Upscaling

PS5 Pro is slated to get PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution2.0 sometime between this month and March. People say the update will add support for FSR4, improve image quality, and improve game performance. Some games may run at 120 fps, while older, low-resolution games may look better. PS5 Pro should be a solid gaming device that can handle 4K120.

DLSS4.5 is also available for more than 400 games that work with RTX20, 30, 40, and 50 series cards. The new transformer-based model improves visuals, but it can degrade performance by up to 20% on older GPUs. People with newer RTX40-series GPUs probably won't see significant performance drops. The feature is still optional, and you can turn it off if you want to.

Power Cable for Anti-Melt GPUs

Cybernetics is known for its power supply certification standards. It has shown off a prototype anti-melt GPU power cord. The cable is designed to connect directly to the power supply and help prevent 12V-2x6 connections from overheating. The company wants to sell the cable at about the same price it costs to make, prioritizing safety over profit.

This new information raises the question of whether power supply manufacturers' cables are compatible with one another, especially modular cables. People often utilize third-party wires, but they should still be careful when mixing parts.

Better Intel Integrated Graphics

The forthcoming Panther Lake chips from Intel will have better integrated GPU performance. The embargo on the UltraX9-388H model will end on the 26th, and further reviews will be released on the 27th. Later in the month, sales are expected.

On the 22nd, AI400 laptops will be available; on the 27th, UltraX7 models will be available; on the 28th, Ryzen9850X3D reviews will be available; and on the 29th, it will be available for sale. At the end of January, there will be many new hardware releases and reviews.

Ryan Hurst, who voiced Thor in God of War Ragnarok, will play Kratos in the new God of War TV show. The story of the first season is likely to be based on the 2018 game. Fans have talked about who might be cast in the future, and Christopher Judge is one of the names that have come up.

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There is renewed interest in DDR3

Some people are returning to DDR3 platforms because DDR5 prices are rising. A lot of people are taking DDR3 RAM out of old office computers and putting it with Intel CPUs from the 6th to 9th generation. These processors still meet the basic requirements for many new games.

i9-9900K is still one of the best DDR3-compatible CPUs, with 8 cores and a boost clock of up to 5 GHz. Even though it's a few generations old, it still works for gaming when used with the correct motherboard.

RAM Prices and Limits on How it Can be Made

Memory makers like Patriot have said that rising RAM prices are driven by chipmakers and the need for AI. About 40% of wafer manufacturing is being set aside for AI use, even though many data centers lack the infrastructure to run the hardware.

Rising expenses also harm RAM brands that don't have their own factories. There are many supply chain issues at play, so the situation is more complicated than it seems.

Final Thoughts

As technology changes, the industry is changing because of trends like using AI, offering services on a subscription basis, and reusing gear. Companies modify their products, prices, and platforms to suit the needs of the market, deal with infrastructure problems, and meet the wants of their users.

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