Gamer Mel Update: New Hardware and Software Requirements

Introduction

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New Hardware and Software Requirements

• Games Affected: Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty Black Ops 7.
• Security Requirements:
  • Secure boot is required for both games.
  • Call of Duty Black Ops 7 also requires TPM 2.0.
• Enforcement Timeline: Not enforced in Season 5, but expected to be necessary in the future.
• Objective: Combat cheating by requiring trusted software and hardware during system startup.

Discussion on Cheating Prevention

• Benefits of Secure Boot and TPM 2.0:
  • Blocks unsigned code during system startup.
  • Creates a trusted environment for anti-cheat software.
• Controversy: Concerns over older hardware compatibility, e.g., early Ryzen chips.

AMD GPUs Rising Popularity

• Market Trends:
  • Increased interest in AMD GPUs spiked in 2025.
  • New AMD GPUs, specifically RX 970 XT and RX 7700 XT, gaining popularity.
• Sales Impact:
  • AMD’s gaming revenue rose by 73% year-on-year as per Q2 financial reports.
  • High demand and sales for RX 9000 series cards.

AMD's Next-Gen CPU Platform (AM6)

• Technical Advancements:
  • Total pin count increased by 22% over AM5.
  • Support for DDR6 memory and PCI Express 6.0.
• Backwards Compatibility:
  • Existing coolers may be compatible with the new socket.
  • Lessons from AM5's transition issues expected to be applied.

Conclusion

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Note: The above points provide an overview of the latest updates from the gaming hardware industry, focusing on security requirements to combat cheating and AMD's market performance and advancements.