Thermaltake is expanding its presence in the world of sim racing with two exciting new products: the G6 Direct Drive Racing Wheel Bundle and the GM5 3DOF Motion System. These two offerings promise to elevate the sim racing experience with unparalleled realism and immersion. The G6 bundle delivers a complete …
Read More »Intel discontinues the Laminar RS1 stock CPU cooler
Intel has officially retired its budget-oriented Laminar RS1 CPU cooler, ending an era of affordable (and often underwhelming) thermal solutions. The Laminar RS1 has been a staple of the company's low-end CPU offerings, bundled with Pentium and Celeron processors. While not entirely deserving of its negative reputation, the RS1's cooling …
Read More »Koorui will be showcasing its G7 750Hz monitor at CES 2025
Koorui is set to blow minds at CES 2025 with the G7, a 24.5-inch TN gaming monitor boasting a jaw-dropping 750Hz refresh rate. This display marks a significant milestone in monitor technology, surpassing the current crop of high-refresh-rate panels and pushing the boundaries of fluidity. According to Notebookcheck, the G7 …
Read More »Notch is making a Minecraft successor
Markus “Notch” Persson, the creator of Minecraft, has hinted at a potential spiritual successor to the iconic sandbox game. Notch began working on Minecraft back in 2009 and the game quickly became popular even in its Alpha stage. Later on, Microsoft acquired Mojang and the Minecraft IP for $2 billion. …
Read More »G.Skill launches new Trident Z5 and Ripjaws M5 DDR5-6000 CL26 and CL28 memory kits
G.Skill is expanding its lineup with new low-latency memory kits, perfect to pair with AMD Ryzen 9000 series systems. The new memory kits will be available under the Trident Z5 Neo, Trident Z5 Royal Neo, and Ripjaws M5 Neo series. G.Skill recently introduced DDR5-6000 CL26 kits in 32GB (2x16GB) and …
Read More »Gigabyte’s next generation QD-OLED monitors are launching at CES 2025
Gigabyte is updating its gaming monitor lineup with the launch of two cutting-edge QD-OLED gaming monitors: the Gigabyte Aorus FO27Q5P, boasting a 500Hz refresh rate, and the Gigabyte MO27U2, offering 4K resolution at 240Hz. The Aorus FO27Q5P is Gigabyte's new 27-inch flagship monitor. Its 500Hz refresh rate sets a new …
Read More »Zowie unveils 600Hz gaming monitor ahead of CES
Zowie has once again raised the bar for competitive gaming monitors with the launch of the XL2586X+. This esports-focused display boasts a 600Hz refresh rate, next-generation DyAc 2 technology, and various features designed to give players a competitive edge. Building on the success of the XL-X+ series, the XL2586X+ utilises …
Read More »Asus introduces ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM and Strix OLED XG27AQDPG gaming monitors
Asus ROG is pushing the boundaries of display technology with the launch of two new OLED gaming monitors: the Swift OLED PG27UCDM and the Strix OLED XG27AQDPG. The PG27UCDM is a 27-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor with a 240 Hz refresh rate. This combination delivers incredibly sharp and fluid visuals, …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 5090 Laptop GPU rumoured to pack 24GB of GDDR7 memory
Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU might have more VRAM than we initially believed. Recent reports claim the flagship mobile GPU will feature 24GB of GDDR7 memory. According to Golden Pig Upgrade, Nvidia reportedly uses the new 3GB GDDR7 modules to achieve this. With the RTX 5090 Laptop GPU …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 5060 Laptop GPU benchmark leaks
Benchmark leaks are beginning to drop for the upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, giving us an early look at RTX 5060 laptop performance.
Read More »Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 rumoured to launch on January 21st
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 might be coming out sooner than you think. According to the latest reports, the upcoming high-end graphics card from the green team will launch on January 21st.
Read More »ASRock launches two new 520Hz gaming monitors
ASRock is doubling down on high refresh rates with the launch of two new Phantom Gaming IPS monitors, the PG27FFX2A and PG27FFX1B. These 27-inch 1080p displays boast a 520 Hz refresh rate, catering to competitive gamers who prioritise speed and responsiveness above all else. While 1080p resolution might seem like …
Read More »New Intel Core Ultra 200 CPUs up for preorder in China ahead of global launch
Intel will finally bring its Core Ultra 200 series to the masses with the launch of its non-K CPUs and more affordable B860 and H810 motherboards. Budget-conscious gamers and system builders can rejoice as these new offerings promise a compelling combination of performance and value. According to 孤城Hardware (via VideoCardz), …
Read More »VESA introduces DisplayHDR True Black 1000 and ClearMR 21000
VESA, the Video Electronics Standards Association, is introducing new quality standards to represent display motion clarity and HDR experiences better. The organisation has announced revisions to its ClearMR and DisplayHDR True Black standards, introducing new performance tiers to cater to the latest advancements in display technology. These updates will be …
Read More »LG unveils world’s first bendable 5K2K OLED gaming monitor
LG is set to announce a monitor unlike any you've seen before at CES 2025. Named UltraGear 45GX990A, this is the world's first gaming monitor using a bendable OLED display at a 5K2K resolution. This 45-inch monitor, part of LG's new UltraGear GX9 series, has already snagged three CES Innovation …
Read More »Frore Systems introduce solid-state cooling mod to increase performance and battery life
Here's what the future of laptop cooling might look like. At CES 2025, Frore Systems will demonstrate its revolutionary AirJet solid-state cooling technology in a customised Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14. This proof-of-concept device showcases a groundbreaking approach to thermal management in thin and light laptops, addressing the challenges of …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 9070 graphics cards to stick with 8-pin power connectors
AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT is back in the rumour mill, with fresh leaks suggesting a power-hungry design and a potential return to a triple 8-pin power connector configuration. Benchlife (via VideoCardz) recently reported on rumours surrounding the power consumption of AMD's next-generation RDNA 4 graphics cards, specifically the …
Read More »Intel’s new graphics software removes ‘Studio’ recording and streaming features
Intel's new Graphics Software has arrived with a surprising omission: the “Studio” tab, which housed streaming and recording features in the previous Arc Control software. According to Intel, this feature has been removed due to low user usage. This decision has left many users scratching their heads, especially considering the …
Read More »Intel B860 and H810 and AMD B850 and B840 motherboards planned for January launch
Get ready for a wave of new motherboard options early next year, with Intel gearing up to launch its B860 and H810 chipsets while AMD is getting ready to launch the B840 and B850 chipsets. With these chipsets, both brands will offer a more affordable entry point for users building …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 225H, 255H and 285H benchmarks shows promising performance uplift
Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-H mobile processors are showing their strength in leaked Geekbench benchmark results. New Geekbench entries of Core Ultra 5 225H, 255H, and 285H have surfaced online, offering a more optimistic glimpse of the performance gains expected from Intel's next-generation laptop CPUs. The first Geekbench entries of the …
Read More »Asus is reportedly launching a ROG NUC powered by Core Ultra 200H and RTX 50
Asus's next-generation ROG NUC, packed with Intel's latest Core Ultra 200H series processors and Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50 series GPUs, has been prematurely revealed in a leaked teaser video. According to Tom's Hardware, the video was posted on Asus's social media channels before being removed. Fortunately, Weibo user 孤城Hardware was …
Read More »Intel expected to launch Arc Pro “Battlemage” GPUs with 24GB of VRAM
Intel is reportedly planning to launch Arc Pro Battlemage graphics cards with 24 GB of VRAM. These new cards will replace the current Arc Pro A-series cards, which come with up to 12 GB of VRAM. According to Quantum Bits (via @harukaze5719), Intel is developing a 24 GB version of …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Z2 Go is a custom chip, seemingly exclusive to the Lenovo Legion Go S
AMD's upcoming Ryzen Z2 Go APU might not be available on as many consoles as the other Ryzen Z2 chips. According to a recent report, AMD's Ryzen Z2 Go is exclusive to the upcoming Lenovo Legion Go S handheld. Renowned leaker Golden Pig Upgrade (via @Olrak29_) has revealed that the …
Read More »Nier: Automata has sold over 9 million copies
Square Enix has announced that NieR: Automata, the critically acclaimed action RPG developed by PlatinumGames, has reached a new sales milestone, surpassing 9 million units sold worldwide. This figure includes physical and digital sales across all platforms, including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. NieR: Automata, a sequel …
Read More »Patriot launches new P400 V4 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD for PC and PS5
Patriot Memory has just launched the P400 V4, a new PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 M.2 SSD that promises read speeds of up to 6,200 MB/s. Suitable for PC and PlayStation 5 consoles, the P400 V4 comes in various storage configurations, ranging from 500GB to 4TB. This versatile drive delivers sequential …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT may have up to 330W TDP
AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT is back in the spotlight, with new leaks shedding light on its power consumption and potential performance. According to Chiphell leaker zhangzhonghao (via HXL), the reference design of the RX 9070 XT will have a Total Board Power (TBP) of around 260W. However, custom …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D leak shows 5.65 GHz boost clock speed and 170W TDP
A leaked CPU-Z screenshot with AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor has surfaced online, revealing key specifications of the upcoming processor. The screenshot, shared by @94G8LA, showcases an engineering sample of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. The screenshot shows that the CPU is identified as revision GNR-B0, with “GNR” standing for Granite …
Read More »Steam hits new record with almost 19,000 games launched in 2024
Steam has had a monumental year, shattering its previous record for new game releases and welcoming a surge of new players. But while the platform continues to thrive, Valve has poured cold water on hopes for a Steam Deck 2 anytime soon. A staggering 18,825 new games landed on Steam …
Read More »Leaker reveals Nvidia RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti specifications
Various reports and leaks have been targeting the Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series lineup lately, and the latest ones have shed more light on the upcoming RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti graphics cards. Renowned leaker kopite7kimi has reiterated the previously rumoured specifications for the RTX 5070 Ti. It will reportedly …
Read More »Nvidia App update disables Game Filters by default to prevent performance issues
Nvidia has taken steps to address the recent performance problems plaguing its new GeForce Experience replacement, the Nvidia App. The app's Game Filters seem to be causing significant frame rate drops and stuttering in certain games, leading the green team to launch an update to disable the feature by default. …
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