MSI has revealed a new curved gaming monitor named Optix MAG301CR2. This is a 30-inch frameless design monitor with a 1500R curvature and support for MSI's Mystic Light RGB tech. The MSI Optix MAG301CR2 features a 30-inch curved VA panel with 200Hz refresh rate, 1ms MPRT, and a WFHD resolution (2560×1080). Featuring …
Read More »XPG releases the Spectrix S20G PCIe 3.0 SSD with RGB lighting
XPG's latest addition to its storage solution line-up is the Spectrix S20G PCIe 3.0 M.2 SSD. Aimed at gamers, esports pros, and tech enthusiasts, this new SSD features RGB lighting and incredible read/write speeds for shorter loading times. Available in 500GB and 1TB capacities, the NVMe 1.3-compliant Spectrix S20G PCIe 3.0 …
Read More »Intel Core i9-11900 (ES) CPU-Z benchmark results have leaked
It looks like the Intel Core i9-11900 is starting to leak. This week, CPU-Z benchmark scores for the upcoming processor leaked. The chip benchmarked was an engineering sample, but it still can give us an idea of the expected performance from this Rocket Lake-S CPU. The screenshots with the CPU-Z …
Read More »Corsair set to release white versions of Elite Cappelix AIO coolers
It looks like Corsair is about to expand its portfolio of CPU coolers with new variants of the H100i and H150i Elite Cappelix AIO coolers. Both variants are similar to the currently available H100i and H150I Elite Cappelix models, but the new ones come in white instead of black. The Elite Cappelix CPU …
Read More »Nvidia’s 5nm GPU architecture codenamed ‘Lovelace’ according to rumours
It has been said for quite some time that following Ampere, the next GPU architecture coming from Nvidia would be called Hopper, but according to the latest rumours, the company may have redesigned its roadmap. The rumour comes from @WildCracks (via VideoCardz), in reply to another tweet from @kopite7kimi about Hopper's delay. Named …
Read More »Intel 11th Gen Core lineup includes Rocket Lake-S and Comet Lake-S refresh processors
As the launch of Intel 11th Gen Core processors comes closer, more details and rumours about it are surfacing. Apparently, the 11th Gen Core processors will consist of Rocket Lake-S SKUs at the higher-end, but it will use refreshed Comet-Lake-S SKUs on the lower-end. The report comes from ijiandao.com (via @harukaze5719), which …
Read More »Microsoft said to be developing ARM-based processors for servers and Surface PCs
Recently, Apple announced plans to move away from Intel CPUs and replace them with ARM-based SoCs designed in-house. Now, it would seem that Microsoft is following a similar path for its Surface line of devices, with plans to develop its own ARM-based processor. These new ARM-based processors will also be …
Read More »AMD reportedly expanding the Ryzen 5000 series with four new SKUs
New rumours from two different sources claim that AMD is developing a Ryzen 7 5800 CPU and a Ryzen 9 5900 CPU for the desktop market, and a Ryzen 5 5600G APU and a Ryzen 7 5700G APU to be used by OEMs. Despite being from the same series of …
Read More »Asus and MSI confirm that Zen and Zen2 processors also support AMD Smart Access Memory
Back when AMD announced Smart Access Memory, it was said that only Zen3 processors would support it. Contrary to this, Asus and MSI were able to make it work on systems using AMD 400-series and 500-series motherboards equipped with Zen and Zen2 processors. Back when AMD said Smart Access Memory …
Read More »MSI introduces blower-style RTX 3090 Aero graphics card
MSI is about to launch an RTX 3090 cooled by a blower-type solution named RTX 3090 Aero. Similar in design to the reference Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 card, the RTX 3090 Aero cools the GPU by blowing air through a large heatsink, which is then expelled from the I/O panel. …
Read More »Intel has discontinued the 10th Gen Core KA “Avengers” processors
Following the discontinuance of the 9th Gen Core processors, the 5-month-old Intel 10th Gen Core KA “Avengers” processors launched to promote Square Enix's Marvel's Avengers have also been discontinued. This includes the Core i5-10600KA, the Core i7-10700KA, the Core i9-10850KA, and the Core i9-10900KA. Now that the Intel 10th Gen Core …
Read More »G.Skill introduces Enki Series AIO CPU coolers featuring ARGB
G.Skill is a very prominent name in the memory market, but it looks like the company wants to diversify its portfolio of PC components and expand into the CPU cooler market. The new Enki AIO CPU cooler series is a custom-designed solution available in 240mm, 280mm, and 360mm radiator sizes, …
Read More »Computex to return as a physical exhibition in 2021
During the Computex 2021 International Online Press Conference, it was announced that Computex 2021 will return to its physical format from June 1 to 4, 2021. Additionally, it was also announced that the tradeshow will take advantage of AI to create a smart Online-Merge-Offline exhibition platform to gather the tech community …
Read More »MSI gives us a glimpse at AMD’s Curve Optimizer undervolting feature
Not long ago, AMD announced that it will introduce a new feature called Curve Optimizer as part of the Precision Boost Overdrive 2. According to AMD, this feature set should only come with AGESA 1.1.8.0., but it seems that AGESA 1.1.0.0. Patch D firmware on the MSI B450 Tomahawk motherboard already has …
Read More »Intel introduces new generation of memory and storage solutions
Intel has presented the next generation of memory and storage products during its Memory and Storage 2020 event. The company has introduced six new products: Intel Optane SSD P5800X, Intel Optane Memory H20, 3rd Gen Intel Optane persistent memory, Intel SSD 670p, Intel SSD D7-P5510, and Intel SSD D5-P5316. Starting with the Intel Optane SSD P5800X, …
Read More »Intel reportedly releasing 500-series motherboards in January
It looks like Intel 11th Gen might be closer to release than we initially thought. There's a new rumour going around the web, indicating that Intel will launch its 500-series motherboards on January 11th, the same day as the company's keynote at CES 2021. As per the Weixin post shared …
Read More »Nvidia will host “a special brodcast event” on January 12th, 2021
Nvidia has scheduled a press event for January 12th that will focus on its RTX products. The company hasn't specified what will be presented during this event, but rumours suggest it could be RTX 30 series mobile GPUs, RTX 3080Ti, RTX 3060 or any combination of the three. Just one …
Read More »RTX 3080Ti release postponed to February, RTX 3060 6GB and 12GB to launch separately
Initially expected to release in January, the RTX 3080Ti launch has reportedly been postponed to February. The RTX 3060 6GB variant has also been delayed, separating its release from the launch of the RTX 3060 12GB cards. Nvidia has yet to officially announce the RTX 3080Ti, but rumours and leaks …
Read More »TeamGroup consumer-grade DDR5 memory is already in validation process
The end of the DDR4 era is coming faster than some might think. TeamGroup has started the validation of the first consumer-grade DDR5 memory with its partners, outpacing the competition by being the first company in the memory industry to reach this phase. Despite the lack of desktop and laptop platforms …
Read More »Corsair launches Hydro X GPU water blocks for RTX 30 series graphics cards
Corsair is expanding its Hydro X series of custom cooling components with new water blocks for RTX 3080/3090 graphics cards. There are blocks for reference design cards, Asus Strix, MSI Ventus, and Founders Edition models, as well as the Asus RTX 3060Ti and RTX 3070 Strix graphics cards. The Hydro X Series …
Read More »Biostar introduces the B550M-Silver mATX motherboard
Biostar has announced a new mATX motherboard as part of its B550 lineup. The B550M-Silver is a motherboard aimed at gamers and casual users, offering a neat package of features while also featuring a stylish design worth of showing off. The Biostar B550M-Silver comes in a black and silver theme, following …
Read More »Steelseries is acquiring KontrolFreek
Steelseries has made a new acquisition. Following A-Volute earlier this year, the gaming peripherals company has bought KontrolFreek, an industry leader in high-performance controller accessories, further improving SteelSeries position in the console gaming market. For those who don't know, KontrolFreek is a private company that specialises in the creation of accessories to improve …
Read More »Samsung adds the 27-inch Odyssey G3 monitor to its line of gaming displays
Samsung is adding a new gaming monitor to its Odyssey series. Offering a high refresh rate and low response times, the F27G33TFWU is a value-oriented flat gaming display that brings premium features to the entry-level price point. The Samsung Odyssey G3 F27G33TFWU is a 27-inch monitor featuring an “almost frameless design” and a VA …
Read More »Asus TUF Gaming A17 laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and Nvidia RTX 3060 spotted
The first Asus laptop featuring a Ryzen 5000H series SKU has been spotted at a German retailer. Besides being powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor, the Asus TUF Gaming A17 laptop also features the unannounced Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card. The laptop listing found by @momomo_us at Expert also informs …
Read More »Intel Rocket Lake-S Core i9-11900K processor rumoured to reach up to 5.3GHz
Intel Rocket Lake-S processors are expected to launch soon and we've seen plenty of rumours regarding specs. So far, the line-up has 4 SKUs: the i5-11400, the i5-11600K, the i7-11700K, and the i9-11900K. The expected specs of all four CPUs have now been revealed. Twitter user @davidbepo (via Wccftech) shared the alleged specifications …
Read More »AIDA64 receives support for upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards
AIDA64's latest beta release notes show that the diagnostic tool has received support for a plethora of unannounced Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series cards, including the RTX 3080Ti, the RTX 3060, the RTX 3050, and multiple RTX 3070/3060 Mobile graphics cards. As the year of 2021 comes closer, the release …
Read More »MSI announces value-oriented RTX 3070 Twin Fan graphics card
MSI is getting ready to launch a new budget-oriented series of cards called Twin Fan. For now, it will only be available in RTX 3070 form, but we would expect to see a version for the rumoured RTX 3060Ti too eventually. Once available, the Twin Fan graphics card will feature …
Read More »Streacom introduces the DB1 Mini-ITX chassis and Nano90 PSU
Streacom has designed a new Mini-ITX fanless case in a small form factor of just 5L. The DB1 is Streacom's “most compact fanless case”, giving up to “45W of cooling”, making it the perfect case for power-efficient systems based on the likes of the latest Ryzen APUs and Intel CPUs with …
Read More »MSI EEC listing points to return of Aero and Sea Hawk series as well as RTX 3060Ti and RTX 3080 20GB
Although the RTX 3080 20GB was thought to be cancelled, MSI has just listed multiple models of this SKU on the EEC database. Alongside them, there's also the upcoming RTX 3060Ti models and the return of the Aero and Sea Hawk series of graphics cards. The 20GB version of the …
Read More »Some B450 and X470 motherboards support Smart Access Memory and Ryzen 5000 CPUs
AMD previously announced that 400-series motherboards would gain support for Smart Access Memory and Ryzen 5000 CPUs in January 2021. As it turns out, motherboard makers are eager to get the update out early, with beta versions of the BIOS already publicly available. Motherboard vendors have started shipping a beta …
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