ASUS releases GeForce GTX950-2G
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Runs under 75W 

ASUS has released a new graphics card which does not need  a power connector socket.

Microsoft releases new video showing DirectX 12 benefits
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Claims up to 20% more GPU and 50% more CPU performance

Microsoft has released a new teaser video which shows the benefitst of the upcoming DirectX 12 API, including better performance, reduced latency and smoother framerates. 

VESA has introduces new DisplayPort standard
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Version 1.4 brings in the USB-C connector

VESA has introduced version 1.4 of its DisplayPort standard which will bring in the features of the standard USB-C connector. It could mean that pretty soon we will only see  USB-C ports on PCs and laptops.

Nvidia releases new Geforce 362.00 WHQL drivers
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Game Ready drivers for new games

Nvidia has released new Geforce 362.00 WHQL drivers which are also Game Ready drivers and include all performance optimizations for a couple of new games including Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, Far Cry Primal, and the latest expansion for Dying Light, The Following.

AMD rolls out new Radeon Software 16.2.1 Beta driver
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Crossfire profile for Far Cry Primal and bug fixes

AMD has released its new AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.2.1 Beta drivers which include the Crossfire profile for the Far Cry Primal game from Ubisoft as well as fixes some various bugs.