Agreed. The fact they can't use Quad-Channel memory is a big one.

At least on Socket 2011 the low-end quads were still capable of using four memory channels.

The real battle comes when AMD releases it's HEDT platform and Threadripper, then it will be apples to apples.

Still, even if AMD had equivalent performance, I would likely still go Intel anyway, their boards/bios/software stacks tend to be more mature and feature rich.

I've read and seen a lot of it and even though I was skeptical it definitely does seem like a true PB game. In interviews they said how much Gothic is in there and apparently it's alot. I already know which faction I'm definitely going for. The Berserkers are the most Gothic section without all the scifi stuff. They also promised that there is a lot of customization. So while it looks very modern with minimap and stuff you will be able to tweak the game to have a real gothic feel again.

I'm definitely pumped, despite the setting.

Yeah, I turn minimap off by default, if the game alows for it...which means that all quests need have good explanations...well, just like every PB game, so I'm not worried about that.

I pretty much hated that Witcher 3 forced me to play with mini-map due to how bad quest info was (well, at least in Velen, I played Skellige without minimap since land design in Skellige reminded me much more of Gothics).

The Witcher is a joke anyway. Pretends to be a fantasy RPG and doesn't even have a ranger class.

Monday... *sigh*, let's go with the news:

1-SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

Let's begin with Steam's top10 games of last week:

1. Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds.
2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Game of the Year Edition.
3. Tekken 7.
4. Football Manager 2017.
5. Friday the 13th: The Game.
6. Black Desert ONline.
7. Rocket League.
8. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
9. H1Z1: King of the Kill.
10. ARK: Survival Evolved.

June's Humble Monthly kicks things off with Dark Souls 2 plus DLC for $12
http://www.pcgamer.com/junes-humble-monthly-kicks-things-off-with-dark-souls-2-plus-dlc-for-12/
Humble Monhtly is a subscription service where you pay $12 to get over $100 worth of games every month. June's Humble Monthly is live now, and the first game to be added is Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin.

2-SOFTWARE

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3-MODS/EMULATORS

This mod for The Witcher 3 lets you play in first-person mode, supports combat & customizable FOV
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/this-mod-for-the-witcher-3-lets-you-play-in-first-person-mode-supports-combat-customizable-fov/
SkacikPL has released a new version of his amazing first-person mod for The Witcher 3. This mod features an immersive first person camera that properly follows Geralt’s body and supports a customizable FOV (in range from 1 to 110), customizable, separate X and Y axis mouse sensitivity, as well as experimental combat mechanics.
Those interested can download this mod from here.

Unlock dozens of mutant superpowers with this Fallout 4 mod
http://www.pcgamer.com/unlock-dozens-of-mutant-superpowers-with-this-fallout-4-mod/
The mod is called, aptly enough, Mutant Powers, and it lets you burst into flames like the Human Torch, run at super speed like The Flash, teleport like Nightcrawler, suck the life out of enemies like Captain Vampire (who I may have just made up), and imbues you with all sorts of other cool abilities, like electrical attacks, energy shields, clairvoyance, ice powers, super jumping, and more. You can even transform yourself into a terrifying shadow monster like everyone's favorite superhero, Captain Terrifying Shadow Monster (also made up, though I'd watch the Netflix show if there was one).

Part 2 of New Vegas mod Fallout: Project Brazil teased in video series
http://www.pcgamer.com/part-2-of-new-vegas-mod-fallout-project-brazil-teased-in-lengthy-videos/
The team behind Fallout: New Vegas mod Project Brazil—a massive fan add-on that adds a new vault, map, quests, and thousands of lines of dialogue from around twenty voice actors—released the first of its three parts back in 2013, and it sounds like we won't have too much longer to wait for Part 2. An update to the game's Moddb page reveals where the project is at now, while a (spoiler-filled) five-part video series shows off some alpha footage of that upcoming second chapter, along with the improved assets that will be making their way to Part 1.

These 2 Prey mods add hardcore difficulty and greater immersion
http://www.pcgamer.com/these-2-prey-mods-add-hardcore-difficulty-and-greater-immersion/
Don't look now but that coffee cup on your desk just turned into a hardcore difficulty mod. It's called Prey For Death, created by modder jvames, and it will make your time in Prey a grueling (yet hopefully enjoyable) nightmare.

4-GAMING NEWS

Vanquish – Patch 1.02 is now available to everyone
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/vanquish-patch-1-02-is-now-available-to-everyone/
Little Stone Software has released a new patch for the PC version of Vanquish. According to the release notes, this patch fixes an issue where events would occasionally fail to trigger at high frame rates and fixes an issue where scripted events would progress at the wrong speed at higher frame rates.

New video for Sunless Chronicles showcases its character customization system
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-video-for-sunless-chronicles-showcases-its-character-customization-system/
Far South Creations has shared a new video, showcasing the character customization system of Sunless Chronicles. Sunless Chronicles is a Dark Souls-inspired action RPG in Unreal Engine 4 that is created by a single person. According to the developer, the game’s current character customization system currently features more than 60 morph sliders (such as skin tone, age, muscularity) and more than 20 hairstyles.

Elite: Dangerous' second alien encounter has been discovered
http://www.pcgamer.com/elite-dangerous-second-alien-encounter-has-been-discovered/
Around half-a-year ago, players finally started to come across the long-teased aliens of Elite: Dangerous, after this astonishing first encounter with the frightening Thargoid species. It was an event that was reproducible, with a bit of persistence, and a pinch of luck, and the same is true of humanity's second encounter with the eerie Thargoids, which occurred recently. It's not clear who the very first player/players were to make second contact with the aliens, but one of the first was seemingly YouTuber Mass_Locked Mafia, who details how that encounter went down in the following video.

Prey – Patch 1.04 is now available, brings various FOV improvements
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/prey-patch-1-04-is-now-available-brings-various-fov-improvements/
Bethesda has released a new update for the PC version of PREY. According to the release notes, this patch adjusts timing on several cutscenes, adjusts several cut-scenes to play properly with modified FOV settings, and tweaks mouse sensitivity so that it can no longer be affected by extreme FOV settings.

A Life is Strange prequel may be in development
http://www.pcgamer.com/a-life-is-strange-prequel-may-be-in-development/
Life is Strange developer Dontnod revealed last month that it has been working on a new game in the series since the release of the boxed edition in early 2016. But as reported by Kotaku, it looks like another Life is Strange game may be on the way as well—a prequel, actually, being developed by newly-renamed studio Deck Nine Games.

FIFA 18 will be officially revealed tomorrow
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/fifa-18-will-be-officially-revealed-tomorrow/
EA Sports has announced, via the game’s official FB page, that FIFA 18 will be officially revealed tomorrow. As EA noted, tomorrow it will give a first look at this latest part of its soccer series.

>>That tomorrow is today, so you won't have to wait much longer to know about it... if you're interested, of course.

Rocket League will get a new Anniversary Update on Jule 5th
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/rocket-league-will-get-a-new-anniversary-update-on-jule-5th/
Psyonix has revealed a new Anniversary Update for Rocket League. Launching on July 5th, the Anniversary Update features a free new arena named ‘Champions Field,’ a standard, modern-looking stadium that will be available in Competitive, Casual and Private matches.

Let's go with the news filled part two of the news:

** PC Gaming Show**

Devolver Digital cancels its E3 'Indie Picnic' event
http://www.pcgamer.com/devolver-digital-cancels-its-e3-indie-picnic-event/
Devolver Digital, the publisher behind games including Genital Jousting, Strafe, and the upcoming Ape Out, said in May that its annual parking lot display at this year's E3 would include a showcase of "artisanal indie games [and] music" called the Indie Picnic. Befitting the name, the area would also feature food, "cold beverages," and even some carnival games. It sounds like a good time. So it's a real shame that Devolver has been forced to pull the plug on the whole thing.

>>What a shame.

GAMING NEWS

New Dauntless trailer gives a first look at its hub city, armor sets, and chain blades
http://www.pcgamer.com/new-dauntless-trailer-gives-a-first-look-at-its-hub-city-armor-sets-and-chain-blades/
We've got an exclusive first look at a new trailer from Dauntless, the PvE action game I previously described as "the PC Monster Hunter we've all been waiting for." While we've seen Dauntless' combat in action already, this trailer gives a brief look at some of its other features, including armor crafting, the hub city of Ramsgate, and a new snowy owlbear behemoth named Skraev.

Troublemakers have been spoofing Friday the 13th logins to kick streamers
http://www.pcgamer.com/troublemakers-have-been-spoofing-friday-the-13th-logins-to-kick-streamers/
In an email sent to Friday the 13th's most prominent livestreamers last night and obtained by PC Gamer, publisher Gun Media revealed that an exploit was allowing malicious users to kick players from games and take control of their in-game inventories. The exploit was specifically used to target popular streamers.

The Long Journey Home gets a new, more forgiving 'Story Mode' option
http://www.pcgamer.com/the-long-journey-home-gets-a-new-more-forgiving-story-mode-option/
Daedalic has added a new "Story Mode" difficulty that promises to dial back the danger significantly. The galaxy as a whole is considerably less threatening in the new mode, the lander is much tougher and uses less fuel, planetary hazards will be reduced, and resources are more abundant, more valuable when sold, and more effective when used. Ships and equipment won't wear out so quickly, planetary orbit will be easier to achieve, and the non-human population of the galaxy won't be quite so dickish when you meet them.

Diablo 3 archangel Malthael is coming to Heroes of the Storm
http://www.pcgamer.com/diablo-3-archangel-malthael-is-coming-to-heroes-of-the-storm/
Blizzard has revealed that the next Hero to join the Heroes of the Storm Nexus will be Diablo 3 villain Mathael, once the Aspect of Wisdom, who abandoned Heaven to become the Aspect of Death when the Worldstone was destroyed.

Gears of War 4's "biggest ever" update arrives next week, adds new Loot drops and difficulties
http://www.pcgamer.com/gears-of-war-4s-biggest-ever-update-arrives-next-week-adds-new-loot-drops-and-difficulty-levels/
Gears of War 4 is about to get a pretty big update—its "biggest ever," according to The Coalition community manager Liam Ashley. The free Rise of the Horde update brings a bunch of new content to Horde mode, including 15 skills, Loot drops, and difficulty levels, in addition to some new multiplayer maps and 20 new achievements. It arrives on June 6.

>>Not only that, but it's also offering a free ten-hour trial.

Consortium: The Tower impresses with new video, Fig update post
http://www.pcgamer.com/consortium-the-tower-is-looking-impressive-in-new-video/
Science fiction immersive sim sequel Consortium: The Tower was already a game to watch. However, after seeing the latest video, I think it's a game to watch with both eyes wide open, and with no blinking. The latest Production Update reveals the current state of the Die Hard-esque infiltration game set in a simulated skyscraper, and it appears to have come on leaps and bounds since the early trailers I remember watching a couple of years ago.

Brigador gets new campaign, music, and discounts with the free Up-Armored Edition
http://www.pcgamer.com/brigador-gets-new-campaign-music-and-discounts-with-the-free-up-armored-edition/
Brigador is an excellent action game in which you control a variety of mechs with the sole purpose of exterminating pretty much everything that moves—you'll also demolish quite a few things that don't move as well. Whether you've already played it or have yet to try it out at all, it seems like a good time to jump in as a free update called the Up-Armored Edition has been released, and developer Stellar Jockeys is celebrating with some discounts.

GTA Online's Gunrunning update will add weaponized vehicles and mobile upgrade hub
http://www.pcgamer.com/gta-onlines-gunrunning-update-will-add-weaponized-vehicles-and-mobile-upgrade-hub/
It's no surprise that, with a name like Gunrunning, you'll be living the life of an arms dealer in GTA Online's next update. Rockstar Games has released new details in a blog post on some of the things you'll be able to play around with in the upcoming update, including a Mobile Operations Center and weaponized vehicles.

Minecraft: Story Mode might be getting a second season
http://www.pcgamer.com/minecraft-story-mode-might-be-getting-a-second-season/
The Australian ratings board has posted an entry for Minecraft Story Mode: Season 2, suggesting that Telltale's episodic adventure game is to get another series—and, given the date of classification, one that's likely to be announced at or around this year's E3. The listing is actually for the first episode, titled Hero in Residence, and we can expect "mild fantasy themes and violence" from that.

Neverwinter is bringing dinosaurs with its next expansion
http://www.pcgamer.com/neverwinter-is-bringing-dinosaurs-with-its-next-expansion/
Neverwinter is about to get some dang dinosaurs in its next expansion, Tomb of Annihilation. TOA is based on the recently announced D&D storyline of the same name, and Neverwinter lead designer Thomas Foss talked about the new expansion on D&D's aptly-named livestream Stream of Annihilation.

Stealth-action game No Trace gets new gameplay trailer, and it looks great
http://www.pcgamer.com/stealth-action-game-no-trace-gets-new-gameplay-trailer-and-it-looks-great/
No Trace is a top-down, stealth-action game that looks like it has a great atmosphere. Developer Square Mountain released a new gameplay trailer (above), which shows more relaxed areas in addition to the typical, tense areas of covert decision-making and assassination.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap will release on PC this week
http://www.pcgamer.com/wonder-boy-the-dragons-trap-will-release-on-pc-this-week/
The game launches June 9 on Steam and GOG, and while there are more fun and complex platformer adventures available in this day and age, anyone with a lingering nostalgia for old classics will likely enjoy The Dragon's Trap. In a neat twist, you can switch between the modern graphics and the 8-bit graphics mid-game.

Vintage RPG Silver arrives on Steam
http://www.pcgamer.com/vintage-rpg-silver-arrives-on-steam/
Every now and again, Silver pops into my head. So many imps murdered. 1999 was a pretty great year for RPGs, which meant Spiral House’s action-RPG had to go up against the likes of Planescape: Torment and System Shock 2, but it held its own. And now, finally, you can grab it on Steam and jump back 18 years.

Rainbow Six Siege hitbox fix stops earmuffs counting as a body part
http://www.pcgamer.com/rainbow-six-siege-hitbox-fix-stops-earmuffs-counting-as-a-body-part/
If you play a lot of Rainbow Six Siege, there’s a good chance that you’ve been killed when a bullet has struck your earmuffs, if you’re playing as Blitz, or another one of the accessories that the game’s Operatives wear to make themselves stand out from the crowd. Good news, then, because that won’t be happening anymore.

Empyrion's alpha 6.0 update fattens up the galactic survival game
http://www.pcgamer.com/empyrions-alpha-60-update-fattens-up-the-galactic-survival-game/
Galactic survival game Empyrion, which has been in Early Access since 2015, has been something of a panacea for those disappointed by No Man’s Sky. This week, on June 7, the alpha 6.0 update will go live, introducing a slew of new features and improvements based on player feedback.

Well, I enjoyed it overall, though I agree that it's not really such a good RPG, given how restricted your character progression is. It feels more like an action-adventure with heavy RPG coat of paint then true RPG, and given how story driven it is, I don't think open-world was the right choice for it...I enjoyed TW2 much more then TW3.

Thanks to Apple's new iMac reveals, we now know that Vega will come in two variants with 64 and 56 CUs or 4096 and 3584 cores respectively (like Fury X and Fury), and also have a Vega die shot:

I'd love to have something like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL1FxSVvNaY

Sadly, I have no room for something like that .

If you want to know more, there's the building log: https://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=311959

Seems like the leaks from 12+ months ago were accurate to a degree.

Interesting how they didn't blow out the pipeline counts, having the same amount of pipes as Fury should mean most of the performance gains we see should be due to architectural efficiency gains, clocks and HBM2.

Keen to see how she performs in the real world and how we have progressed when compared to Fury. - AMD needs to release it already!