Modder brings Nvidia Pascal GPU support to Windows XP 32-bit

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Tom’s Hardware • Bruno Ferreira • October 4, 2026

SupraGSX has added support for Nvidia Pascal-era graphics cards to Windows XP 32-bit, bringing modern features like DisplayPort and HDMI handling. This update targets the 10-series and Quadro P2000 through P6000 models. The new software is based on a spin-off of the existing 368.81 driver, which Nvidia previously released as its last official Windows XP support for 9-series GPUs. It also incorporates firmware from Quadro 376.84 drivers and utilizes Video Protected Region support from Windows 7 GeForce 378.78. While some online sources suggest the project was "vibe-coded," the developer’s repository does not mention this, and build instructions show no clear signs of clanker activity.

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Robotics startup has real human vs. robot cage match, California responds with cease-and-desist order

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Tom’s Hardware • Jowi Morales • October 4, 2026

A robotics startup called REK received a cease-and-desist letter from the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) after hosting a human versus robot fight in San Francisco on September 18, 2026. The event featured YouTuber Frankie LaPenna facing three different robots in a cage. CSAC ordered the company to stop holding, promoting, or sponsoring unsanctioned fights without a license, noting that organizing such events is a misdemeanor. REK founder and CEO Cix Liv shared the official document on social media.

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Modder ‘fixes’ melting RTX 5090 power connectors with custom distributor

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Tom’s Hardware • Jhet Borja • October 4, 2026

Reddit user u/DallasGrave shared a fix for his RTX 5090 graphics card, whose 12VHPWR connector was overheating. He attached a custom-made power distributor to the back of the GPU that splits the electrical load across more wires to reduce heat. The modder is connected to GRAVEPC.com, a company known for custom cooling solutions in small form-factor PCs. When asked if this modification would be covered under PNY’s warranty, u/DallasGrave stated they are a PNY partner and customers can buy similar cards with full warranty coverage directly from them. However, this specific mod is not currently available on their website.

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Best Amazon Prime Day tech deals live

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Tom’s Hardware • Stephen Warwick • October 5, 2026

Amazon Prime Day returns in October 2026 to offer tech deals despite rising prices for PC components like CPUs and GPUs. The event begins Tuesday, October 6, but experts have already identified worthwhile offers across categories including laptops, monitors, and storage. Participation requires an Amazon Prime membership, with monthly plans at $14.99 and annual plans at $139. A free trial also grants access to these sales.

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Russia’s uncrewed robot tank fails during debut military display in front of President Putin

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Tom’s Hardware • Etiido Uko • October 5, 2026

Russia’s new Shturm uncrewed tank failed during its debut at the Tsentr-2026 military exercise held from September 28 to October 3, 2026. According to an October 3 Defense Blog post, the vehicle repeatedly lost its command-and-control radio link with its separate command car. This failure forced organizers to abandon remote operations and switch to a human driver-mechanic for the demonstration in front of President Vladimir Putin.

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Anthropic reports Florida woman’s Claude ‘diary’ threat to shoot up sheriff’s office, felony charge follows

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Tom’s Hardware • Shane Downing • October 5, 2026

A woman from Lee County, Florida, was arrested on a felony charge after her Anthropic Claude chatbot conversation, referred to as a "diary," contained threats reported by Anthropic’s human review team. According to an arrest report, the user identified as "Carli" stated she would "shoot up" the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on September 26. A follow-up message the next day allegedly mentioned acquiring a new gun. This marks at least the third such case involving Anthropic chats reaching police since August.

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Windows 11 was released five years ago today

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Tom’s Hardware • Mark Tyson • October 5, 2026

Windows 11 was released on October 5, 2021, five years ago. While Microsoft has faced numerous controversies since then, including forcing capable hardware into retirement by raising minimum system requirements and mandating online Microsoft accounts for setup, things are reportedly settling down. The company recently introduced the Windows 11 26H2 update, which it describes as a "predictable and low-disruption" release rather than a revolutionary change.

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Customer sends two-stick $16,000 DDR5 memory kit to repair shop

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Tom’s Hardware • Mark Tyson • October 5, 2026

Tony from NorthWestRepair has released a video detailing the repair of two high-capacity DDR5 memory sticks valued at $16,000. These are ECC server modules, one containing 128GB and the other 256GB of DRAM. Tony noted that initial physical inspections did not reveal the cause of the problems, so he relied on electrical testing instead. He used flux and hot air to reflow the solder on the first module, a process simpler than reballing where memory ICs are removed and resoldered. After this repair, the first DIMM began functioning correctly.

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US Senate kills bill that could potentially shield Americans from skyrocketing power bills due to AI data centers

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Tom’s Hardware • Etiido Uko • October 5, 2026

The United States Senate voted 57-43 on September 30 to reject the Ratepayer Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that failed by just three votes from the required sixty. This decision ends the legislative process for the act, which had previously cleared the House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Senator Jon Husted and aimed to establish a federal standard requiring large electricity consumers, such as data centers, to cover the incremental costs of energy infrastructure needed to serve them.

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Russian firm completes country’s first 130nm-capable chipmaking tool, trails modern equipment by 25 years

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Tom’s Hardware • Anton Shilov • October 5, 2026

Russia-based Zelenograd Nanotechnology Center (ZNTC) has finished the third research and development stage of its first lithography tool capable of processing 200-mm wafers using a 130nm process technology, reports CNews. Blogger Dmitrii Kuznetsov suggests this device is the "first Russian 130nm-capable lithograph" made of Russian components, though documents indicate Belarus-based Planar was responsible for developing the system and manufacturing its mechanical assemblies. Alexander Mikhailov, an analyst with Strategy Partners, told CNews that creating this prototype is a significant milestone demonstrating Russia’s engineering expertise for smaller process nodes like 90nm and 65nm.

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