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The success of DOOM’s 2016 reboot saw a whole host of smaller studios take inspiration from the fast-paced kinetic and rhythmic first-person shooter. One such studio is The Outsiders – whose unique rhythm-based FPS Metal: Hellsinger has now been announced to be getting a VR release. Available on PC and …

If you are looking to build a new PC, hardware bundles can often be a quick and easy way to get several core components together at a discounted price. Cooler Master has something similar on the way with the new TD500 Max case, which comes packaged with an 850W power …

be quiet! has launched white models of its Silent Wings 4 and Silent Wings Pro 4 fans. These fans are designed to deliver optimal performance when paired with heatsinks, cases, or radiators and feature interchangeable mounting corners, making them adaptable to various settings.  These fans come in two sizes (120mm …

Enermax has recently launched its latest mid-tower ATX PC case series, the ENERMAXK8. This case has an elegant and modern design with tempered glass front and side panels that offer a clear view of the system's interior.  The ENERMAXK8 has three pre-installed ARGB PWM fans and a built-in 6-port control …

At an event in China this month, AMD unveiled a few new upcoming processors. The new Ryzen 8000F processors offer a cheaper option for those who don't need an integrated GPU, while the new Ryzen 5000XT processors will offer higher clock speeds than their predecessors.  HXL shared a photo from …

Intel's upcoming discrete graphics architecture, Battlemage, remains shrouded in secrecy. However, that might start changing soon. Recently, two unknown GPUs believed to be based on the Battlemage architecture were spotted on the SiSoftware Sandra website. According to posts on the SiSoftware Sandra website (via @miktdt), Intel is currently working on …

AMD recently released a new driver (24.3.1) that brings full overclocking support to the Radeon RX 7900 GRE “Golden Rabbit Edition” graphics card.  This card was previously only available in the Chinese market but is now available worldwide. At launch, reviewers (including us) noted issues with overclocking, which resulted in …

Arctic's P-series fans have impressed us in the past, often charting highly in comparison temperature tests with AIO coolers. This week, Arctic is launching its most powerful fan yet, the P14 Max.  The P14 Max is a 140mm fan with a wide speed range, going as low as 400RPM and …

While EVGA may not be in the graphics card market anymore, the company is still ticking with power supplies, with some units being very popular in the US. Unfortunately, EVGA is making headlines this week for the wrong reasons, after an RMA customer had 22TB worth of SATA drives killed …

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About a year after launching a new series, Nvidia typically releases new SKUs based on non-standard GPUs. These GPUs have deactivated cores that would otherwise go unused, and instead of discarding them, the company reduces the specifications to match lower-end devices. This means a card like RTX 4070 may have …

AMD has recently confirmed that the RDNA 3+ GPU architecture will power the upcoming Strix Point APUs, which are still set to launch in 2024. The announcement was made during an AI PC event in Beijing, China, where AMD's CEO is currently meeting with AI and PC partners to accelerate …

Enermax has recently launched its latest power supply, the PlatiGemini 1200W. This PSU is the world's first to support Intel ATX 3.1 and ATX12VO standards while maintaining an 80Plus Platinum certification. As with any ATX12VO-compliant PSU, the PlatiGemini doesn't have 3.3V and 5V lines, reducing energy conversion losses. It offers …

At GTC 2024, Nvidia revealed its plans for the upcoming Blackwell GPU architecture, which will feature GDDR7 memory. The event also featured the latest offerings from memory manufacturers, with Samsung leading the way. The tech giant unveiled its 28Gbps and 32Gbps memory modules, specifically designed for next-generation gaming GPUs. However, …

Intel Arc drivers have come along way since the first discrete GPUs from Intel first hit the market. Since launch, we've seen massive performance gains for older DirectX titles, as well as improvements for other APIs like Vulkan. This week's update brings more impressive performance gains, as well as support …

At SK Hynix's exhibit at GTC 2024, it was revealed that the company is gearing up to launch its first PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD – the Platinum P51, which is expected to replace the Platinum P41 as the company's new flagship consumer M.2 SSD. According to Anandtech, the Platinum P51 …

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As excellent as Noctua's fans and coolers are, there are some who just don't jive with the brown and beige colour scheme. Fortunately, chromax.black options are available for a stealthier, more modern look. This week, Noctua is launching its new all-black version of the NH-D12L.  The NH-D12L chromax.black aims to …

The FSR 3 update has finally rolled out, improving the adoption rate of AMD's latest FSR version. However, there are some mixed opinions floating around...

Corsair recently launched a white version of its innovative RMx Shift series of ATX 3.0 PSUs, the world's first power supply with a DC connection panel on the side. This product quickly gained popularity among DIY PC enthusiasts due to its cleaner wiring configuration. The white RMx Shift PSUs, available …

The DeepCool Assassin IV impressed us when we tested it last year, but now there is a cheaper version on the way. The new Assassin 4S cooler retains the dual-tower heatsink design, but shaves off some of the price tag by shipping with one fan instead of two.  The Assassin …

We've heard through rumours that Nvidia's next generation graphics architecture will be formally named as 'Blackwell'. This week at GTC, Nvidia officially announced exactly that, with the Blackwell platform promising to usher in "a new era" of computing. 

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This week, Nvidia announced the launch of its next-generation Blackwell GPU architecture, designed for data centres and AI acceleration. The first Blackwell GPU, the B100, is going to be made available this year, with the likes of Microsoft, Amazon and Google already lining up to secure the GPU for their …

While Sony executives have insisted that PlayStation VR2 sales have been fine, analysts have been claiming the opposite since launch. Some new evidence of the souring situation has surfaced this week with Sony reportedly pausing production of the headset due to an overabundance of stock.  According to Bloomberg, Sony has …

Acer has recently entered the gaming graphics card market. First, it launched a few Intel Arc models, followed by various Radeon RX 7000 series cards. However, the brand wants to expand further in this market, specifically into the high-end segment, by launching two new graphics cards: the Radeon RX 7900 …

Intel Application Optimisation is a tool designed to optimise the performance of specific games by using intelligent thread scheduling. While this tool has proven to significantly enhance performance in specific games, its list of supported games and CPUs has been limited. That is now changing, as Intel is adding 12 …

A team of expert overclockers from around the world have broken four world records with Intel's new Core i9-14900KS, including the world record for speed...

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Zalman has recently launched the P30 Air Micro-ATX cases designed for maximum airflow. The case is available in two colours, black and white, and features panel perforations throughout the front panel and along the sides of the bottom half. The left panel covers only the top compartment, while the right …