At launch, the RTX 40 series lacked compatibility with important technologies such as DisplayPort 2.1. On the other hand, AMD has already incorporated these standards into their RX 7000 series GPUs, giving the green team a bit of a bad image. With Nvidia's next generation gaming GPUs, however, Nvidia will …
Read More »League of Legends Worlds 2023 was the most watched esports event ever
The League of Legends Worlds 2023 finals broke the record for esports event viewership with over 6.4 million concurrent viewers, without accounting for Chinese viewers. This is a significant accomplishment for one of the most prestigious esports games. During Worlds 2023, the Korean T1 team showcased their skills and won …
Read More »Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League PC system requirements announced
Rocksteady has released the official PC system requirements for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and it appears that the game won't need a high-end PC to run smoothly. Built on Unreal Engine 4, the game will use DirectX 12. As of now, it's unclear if any PC upscaling techniques …
Read More »Europe’s rating board appears to have leaked the Dragon’s Dogma II release date
In recent weeks, we've seen some positive signs that Capcom's highly anticipated title, Dragon's Dogma 2, is much closer to release than expected. The game was playable at the Tokyo Game Show in September and a showcase dedicated to the game is coming later in the month. Now, we may …
Read More »Seasonic unveils new MagFlow ARGB fans with magnetic daisy chain support
The Seasonic MagFlow 120 ARGB Fan was designed to stand out. Its built-in magnetic connection hooks allow for effortless connection of fan sides pin-to-pin, eliminating the need for wires between fans. Moreover, Seasonic's new fan features aesthetic elements, such as a brushed metallic centre pendant. An X-shaped back support conceals …
Read More »Sharkoon launches new Skiller SGK50 mechanical keyboards and DIY kits
Sharkoon has added three new models to the Skiller SGK50 keyboard line. The latest versions are 75% layout keyboards, available in black or white, with a special white version having blue accents and white PBT keycaps. The SKILLER SGK50 S3 is also available in barebones form, without any switches or …
Read More »Nvidia reportedly halting RTX 4080 and 4070 Ti production to focus on Super variants
In recent weeks we've heard a lot of buzz around new RTX 40 Super graphics cards. According to reports, we can expect three SKUs, an RTX 4080 Super, a 4070 Ti Super and a 4070 Super. Backing up those claims, members of the Board Channels forum are now saying that …
Read More »Intel Meteor Lake iGPU outperforms Arc A350M in OpenCL benchmark
The upcoming Intel Core 100 Ultra series, codenamed Meteor Lake, will have a dedicated GPU tile based on the same architecture used in Intel's Arc Alchemist desktop and mobile processors. Based on the Xe-HPG architecture, this iGPU is expected to be as good as an entry-level dedicated GPU, and the …
Read More »New Cinebench world record set with air-cooled Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995WX
During AMD's Threadripper 7000 launch event, the media got a glimpse of the platform's capabilities as its flagship CPU shattered many world records in a brief overclocking session. However, the platform's potential is far greater than what was seen. Recently, AMD released benchmark results from their in-house overclocker, Sampson, who …
Read More »Nvidia’s next gen ‘Blackwell’ GPUs (RTX 50) will reportedly use GDDR7 memory
RTX 40 Super graphics cards are reportedly just around the corner but rumblings about Nvidia's true next-gen gaming graphics cards are starting to surface. The RTX 50 series is said to be based on the Blackwell architecture, and these GPUs are rumoured to make the jump to GDDR7 memory too. …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra Meteor Lake-H processors will use up to 45W
The first Intel Core Ultra processors should be arriving next month but there will be some more changes beyond the shift to Core Ultra branding. While previously, Intel separated its laptop processors based on TDP, with higher-power chips belonging to the H series and low-power SKUs going to the P …
Read More »Enermax goes all-in on airflow with MS31 and MS21 PC cases
Enermax has launched two new PC cases: the MS31 mid-tower and MS21 mini-tower airflow cases. Both cases come in black or white and feature a mesh front panel with a sleek marble-cutting design. They also come with four pre-installed 120mm ARGB PWM fans to cool your system and give it …
Read More »AMD unveils Ryzen 7000 Embedded processors with up to 12 Zen 4 cores
AMD introduced the new AMD Ryzen Embedded 7000 series, a new family of CPUs designed to meet the high-performance demands of various industrial sectors. AMD has integrated the Zen 4 architecture with RDNA 2 integrated graphics to offer capabilities and performance previously unavailable in the embedded market. One of the …
Read More »AMD is reportedly launching Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Ryzen 5 5500X3D CPUs
It looks like the AMD AM4 platform hasn't been forgotten yet. As per the latest rumours, AMD plans to launch two new Ryzen 5000X3D CPUs for budget-conscious gamers, making the mid-range and entry-level market segments more attractive for those looking to build a new PC. According to chi11eddog, AMD is …
Read More »New thermal transistors could usher in a new era of cooling for CPUs and GPUs
The latest CPUs and GPUs seem to be getting hotter as each new iteration is released. However, researchers at the University of California have been testing thermal transistors as a possible solution to this problem. While still in the experimental stage, thermal transistors could offer an attractive way to remove …
Read More »Intel Vision 2024 scheduled for April 2024
Intel recently announced that it will hold the next Vision event in April 2024. The event will run for two days, on April 8th and 9th, where the company will give business and technology executive leaders a chance to come together to learn what the future holds for AI, edge-to-cloud, …
Read More »New MSI BIOS enables Intel APO for Intel Core 14th Gen CPUs
A recent BIOS update for MSI 600/700-series motherboards has introduced support for Intel's Application Optimisation (APO) technology. However, it's worth noting that the APO feature is only compatible with 14th-generation Intel CPUs. Ghost_motley was the first to spot the new BIOS on the support page of an MSI motherboard. A quick …
Read More »Nvidia launches the Hopper H200 GPU with 141GB of HBM3e memory
The Nvidia H100 GPU has been a hot seller over the past year thanks to increased demand for AI performance. Now, Nvidia is following it up with the H200, with the first H200-based systems set to arrive in 2024.
Read More »Intel has a Core i9-14900KS on the way
For a few generations now, Intel has followed up its flagship Core i9 desktop CPU with a ‘KS' variant, a binned version of the processor with higher clock speeds. While not officially announced yet, it does appear that a Core i9-14900KS is on the way, and it should be capable …
Read More »Next-gen AMD Ryzen APUs coming out “at the end of January 2024”
While announcing the release of a new AGESA 1.1.0.0 Beta BIOS for its 600-series motherboards, Gigabyte confirmed that the next generation of AMD APUs, presumably named Ryzen 8000G, will be available by the end of January 2024. Gigabyte has stated that AGESA 1.1.0.0 Beta, which introduces support for AMD's next-generation …
Read More »Intel Core i9-14900HX with 5.8GHz boost speed appears in benchmark
Intel has officially announced that the new 55W Core-HX devices for the 14th Generation Core mobile series are on their way, but exact specifications elude us. However, benchmark leaks are already starting to pop up and it would seem that Core i9-14900HX laptop buyers can expect boost clock speeds up …
Read More »Micron memory roadmap suggests GDDR7 will come out in late 2024
Memory technology is advancing rapidly, and Micron is at the forefront of these developments. The company has big plans for the next few years, with a roadmap that includes new products like HBM4E and GDDR7 memory and 256GB RAM with MR DIMM designs. These innovations will provide a significant boost to gaming and data centre applications...
Read More »Seasonic extends Vertex PSU warranty from 10 to 12 years
Seasonic has always set a high standard for power supply warranties, often offering ten years of coverage for customers. Seasonic is pushing the bar again this week, extending the warranty of all Vertex series power supplies to 12 years. The Vertex line of power supplies is Seasonic's first ATX 3.0 …
Read More »Corsair unveils K70 Core SE mechanical keyboard alongside three new sets of PBT dye-sublimated keycaps
Corsair has a new version of the K70 keyboard on the way. The new K70 Core SE is launching this month, with a unique white, silver and yellow colour scheme, while retaining all the features we rated in our recent review of the standard model. What sets the K70 Core …
Read More »Zalman unveils new CNPS13X Black CPU air cooler with reverse direct-touch heatpipes
Zalman has unveiled the new CNPS13X Black tower CPU cooler. The company has a lengthy series of side-flow tower coolers, but this is one of the first with a modern look and stylish top plate. The CNPS13X Black CPU air cooler has a standard aluminium fin-stack tower heatsink skewed slightly …
Read More »14th Gen Core i9 CPUs need less voltage to reach maximum frequency
The new Intel Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs are on the way for desktop enthusiasts. While these new 14th Gen processors use the same architecture as 13th Gen, improvements and optimisations to design have led to improvements in the final product. One such improvement is lower voltages to reach maximum speeds. …
Read More »3DMark reveals new cross-platform Steel Nomad benchmark
Following 3DMark's recent 25th anniversary, the most popular graphics benchmark suite is now getting a new addition to its portfolio. Named Steel Nomad, this new benchmark aims to replace Time Spy as the new go-to cross-platform graphics benchmark. Time Spy is a popular non-raytracing benchmark with over 48 million submissions, …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs will reportedly use Zen 4c CPU cores and RDNA 3 integrated graphics
It looks like AMD might skip the desktop Ryzen 7000G altogether. As per the latest reports, AMD will jump straight to the Ryzen 8000G series, which, according to AMD's naming structure, suggests the upcoming desktop APUs will come out in 2024. According to HKEPC (via VideoCardz), the Phoenix silicon based …
Read More »MSI is now giving away Like a Dragon Gaiden with select motherboards
From November 9th to December 9th, you'll get a free game code for Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name with the purchase of an MSI Z790 MAX series motherboard. If you are planning a system upgrade in the near future, you may be able to take …
Read More »Intel halts development of Cryo Cooling technology
A few years ago, Intel started developing a sub-zero CPU cooling technology for 10th Gen desktop processors named Cryo Cooling. This technology, used on a few products like the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero, was supported up to the 13th Gen processors, but that's where it stops. As of now, …
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