Most Anticipated PC Games of 2020, Radeon RX 5600 XT Review

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech January 21 Hardware [AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT Review: Navi at $280, RTX 2060 down to $300]( The [Radeon RX 5600 XT]( is a respectable product that has pushed for lower prices and better performance at $300. For that alone, we commend it. The GPU won't blow your socks off and yet it's better value than the Radeon RX 5700 and makes the RTX 2060 Super a really tough buy. Given the competition in this price range, we think AMD has done fine. The [Radeon RX 5600 XT]( is a respectable product that has pushed for lower prices and better performance at $300. For that alone, we commend it. The GPU won't blow your socks off and yet it's better value than the Radeon RX 5700 and makes the RTX 2060 Super a really tough buy. Given the competition in this price range, we think AMD has done fine. Gaming [The 10 Most Anticipated PC Games of 2020]( Looking back before we move forward, 2019 was a good year for PC gaming. But in spite of how excellent many of those games are, they'll have some pretty stiff competition this year. With highly-anticipated titles like Mount & Blade: Bannerlord and Cyberpunk 2077 on the release docket, [2020 is set to be]( one hell of a year for PC gamers. Looking back before we move forward, 2019 was a good year for PC gaming. But in spite of how excellent many of those games are, they'll have some pretty stiff competition this year. With highly-anticipated titles like Mount & Blade: Bannerlord and Cyberpunk 2077 on the release docket, [2020 is set to be]( one hell of a year for PC gamers. Big Data [Toshiba says it created an algorithm that beats quantum computers using standard hardware]( Toshiba's announcement this week claims a new algorithm it's been perfecting for years is capable of analyzing market data much more quickly and efficiently than those used in some of the world's fastest supercomputers. Toshiba's announcement this week claims a new algorithm it's been perfecting for years is capable of analyzing market data much more quickly and efficiently than those used in some of the world's fastest supercomputers. Ultimate Modding [Guy converts luggage case into a liquid-cooled gaming PC, calls it the 'Nuclear Football']( Unlike the original briefcase accompanying the US president, this Nuclear Football is more likely to set off an atomic bomb in Fallout 76 rather than authorizing one in the real world. Its creator, who goes by the name of 'thegarbz'… Unlike the original briefcase accompanying the US president, this Nuclear Football is more likely to set off an atomic bomb in Fallout 76 rather than authorizing one in the real world. Its creator, who goes by the name of 'thegarbz'… Next-Gen [AMD's Lisa Su doubles down on 'Big Navi' and Zen 3 for 2020]( "I’ve heard a little bit through Twitter and Reddit that people are wondering about, you know, Big Navi. I can say you're gonna see Big Navi in 2020. There might be few people wondering about Zen 3 as well, and… "I’ve heard a little bit through Twitter and Reddit that people are wondering about, you know, Big Navi. I can say you're gonna see Big Navi in 2020. There might be few people wondering about Zen 3 as well, and… WTF?! [Joe Biden calls game developers "little creeps" who make titles that "teach you how to kill"]( Biden, who is currently campaigning to become the Democratic nominee for the 2020 presidential election, shared his opinions in an interview with the New York Times. When asked about Silicon Valley’s expansion of power during his time in the Obama… Biden, who is currently campaigning to become the Democratic nominee for the 2020 presidential election, shared his opinions in an interview with the New York Times. When asked about Silicon Valley’s expansion of power during his time in the Obama… Science [ESA researchers built a plant that can extract oxygen from the moon]( European Space Agency (ESA) researchers have begun extracting oxygen from simulated moon dust. A reclamation plant has been built at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands that can remove and harness oxygen from lunar regolith.… European Space Agency (ESA) researchers have begun extracting oxygen from simulated moon dust. A reclamation plant has been built at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands that can remove and harness oxygen from lunar regolith.… GPU Wars [Nvidia takes $50 off the RTX 2060]( Nvidia isn’t officially making their board partners drop their prices but has sent emails to them and the press pointing out that their Founders Edition RTX 2060 will now be available for $299. The EVGA RTX 2060 KO, Gigabyte RTX… Nvidia isn’t officially making their board partners drop their prices but has sent emails to them and the press pointing out that their Founders Edition RTX 2060 will now be available for $299. The EVGA RTX 2060 KO, Gigabyte RTX… Gaming [Almost 9 out of 10 parents think their kids spend too much time gaming, but 70% believe it has a positive impact]( The data comes from the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children’s health. It surveyed almost 1,000 parents with at least one child aged between 13 and 18. The data comes from the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children’s health. It surveyed almost 1,000 parents with at least one child aged between 13 and 18. Tech Culture [The European Union considering temporary facial recognition ban]( Regulation for some of the worst aspects of the internet age has been notoriously slow to come about. People spent 20 years giving away personal data before governments and regulators started to take the issue seriously. That’s not a mistake… Regulation for some of the worst aspects of the internet age has been notoriously slow to come about. People spent 20 years giving away personal data before governments and regulators started to take the issue seriously. That’s not a mistake… [Opera reportedly behind predatory loan apps as its browser struggles against Chrome]( The report from Hindenburg Research claims that Opera runs four Android apps—CashBean, OKash, OPay, and OPesa—that are aimed at the “developing” markets of India, Kenya, and Nigeria. [AMD Zen 3 microcode surfaces in Linux kernel]( Renown hardware leaker @Komachi_Ensaka spotted lines of code that appear to detail EDAC (Error Detection and Correction) for AMD's Family 19h processors -- family 19h refers to AMD's Zen 3-based chips -- the current-gen Zen 2 is Family 17h, and… [Alphabet becomes fourth US company to hit $1 trillion valuation]( On Thursday, Google’s parent company Alphabet closed trading at $1,450.16 per share and breaking a $1 trillion market cap. The company will be reporting its fourth-quarter earnings next month, and Motley Fool analysts predict around 20-percent growth year-over-year with revenue… [Microsoft opens up its Xbox Console Streaming preview to the world]( Microsoft has also quietly been working on Xbox Console Streaming, a function that allows Xbox owners to play any owned and installed Xbox One, or Game Pass title on their Android smartphone or tablet with minimal effort. [Dying Light 2 has been delayed indefinitely]( We’ve seen a few big-name titles delayed recently. In addition to Cyberpunk 2077, the Square Enix-published Marvel’s Avengers and the Final Fantasy 7 remake have also been pushed back, though they have been given new release dates. [Cyberpunk 2077's multiplayer mode won't arrive before 2022]( In an investor call held yesterday, during which CD Projekt Red discussed Cyberpunk 2077's delay (among other things, such as the necessity of crunch), the studio offered the world two interesting information tidbits. First, its second in-development "AAA RPG" (which… [US falls further down the broadband price table, Syria tops list as the cheapest]( The information comes from UK comparison website Cable.co.uk, which collated the data into the 2020 Global Broadband Pricing League Table. It wasn’t a great showing for the US, which was ranked 119th thanks to its average fixed-line broadband price of… [Valve confirms Left for Dead 3 is not in development]( Everyone loves a rumor that involves “Valve” and the number three in the same sentence. [Baldur's Gate 3 update: Larian teases that "something's brewing"]( If you're currently among the masses that are lamenting the delay of Cyberpunk 2077, or any of the other notable delays announced recently, then perhaps you'll find comfort in a Baldur's Gate 3 update. [Job listing suggests Last of Us 2 will come to PC]( The Last of Us 2 is set to launch on the PlayStation 4 this May 29, and it will also likely land on the PS5 when the next-gen machine arrives this holiday season. But a new LinkedIn job posting looking… [Dad modifies Xbox Adaptive Controller to let his daughter play Zelda: Breath of the Wild]( Rory Steel got a Nintendo Switch for his daughter at Christmas, who like many other kids (and adults), loves Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, Ava has a condition called HSP, that limits her motor controls and speech, thereby hindering… [Google is working to bring Valve's Steam to Chromebooks]( Valve’s popular Steam digital distribution platform is coming to Chromebooks. [The NHTSA is reviewing claims of 'sudden unintended acceleration' in Teslas]( Per the summary information, the alleged defect pertains to model year 2012 through 2019 Tesla Model S vehicles, 2016 through 2019 Tesla Model X vehicles and 2018 through 2019 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. 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