Daily Gaming Hardware Update & Analysis – 7/8/2025

Daily Gaming Hardware Update & Analysis – 7/8/2025

AOC Days 2025 Showcases Record-Breaking 610Hz Gaming Monitors

AOC has kicked off its promotional event across Asia-Pacific markets, running through September 30. The highlight is their new lineup of esports-focused displays featuring unprecedented refresh rates:

400Hz models at Full HD resolution Flagship 610Hz variants (FHD)

These monitors specifically target professional gamers who demand the absolute lowest input latency. While impressive on paper, availability remains restricted to APAC regions initially.

Industry analysts note this reflects the growing divide between mainstream 144-240Hz displays and specialized esports equipment pushing technological boundaries.

NVIDIA Denies Security Backdoor Allegations

NVIDIA categorically denied rumors about built-in kill switches or spyware in their GPUs. This comes after weeks of speculation across gaming forums regarding potential security vulnerabilities.

The company emphasized their commitment to hardware transparency, though some community members remain skeptical without third-party verification.

Industry Pulse: Rumors and Platform Shifts

NVIDIA 50-Series Super Refresh Speculation Hardware communities are abuzz with talk about potential Super variants of NVIDIA’s 50-series GPUs, including:

RTX 5070 Super RTX 5070Ti Super RTX 5080 Super

Alleged specifications point to increased memory configurations and power requirements, likely positioning these as stopgap products before next-generation architectures.

Genshin Impact Phases Out PS4 Support

HoYoverse has announced hoyoverse for Genshin Impact, with final updates ending April 2026 and store removal coming September 2025.

This decision underscores the technical limitations of 2013-era console hardware when running modern live-service games with expanding content. Players are advised to migrate to PS5 or PC platforms.

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