Starfield has passed a significant pre-launch milestone, with confirmation that the game has finally gone gold. That means its runway is now more-or-less clear for the official launch on September 6th, with preload announced too. The preload dates were also revealed on Wednesday, although this varies depending on whether you're …
Read More »Xbox is bringing Firewatch and Gris to Game Pass
Xbox recently revealed the next wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next few weeks. Besides Sea of Stars and Texas Chain Saw Massacre, we're also getting two award-winning indie titles: Gris and Firewatch. After yesterday's release of Everspace on Xbox Game Pass, Firewatch will be the next …
Read More »Thermaltake introduces Smart BM3 Bronze PSU series, up to 850W
Thermaltake has introduced a new Smart BM3 Bronze series, a line of compact PSUs with 550W, 650W, 750W, and 850W models. The Smart BM3 Bronze is ATX 3.0 compliant, supports PCIe Gen 5.0 12+4-pin, and has an abundance of 8-pin connections to provide plenty of options. Thermaltake also claims ‘the …
Read More »Corsair launches new Hydro X gear with support for iCUE Link
Corsair has unveiled the latest evolution of its Hydro X Series custom cooling products. Integrated within the iCUE Link smart component ecosystem, these new Hydro X elite series components allow you to easily build a custom water loop thanks to digital communication with each device, reversible connectors, and built-in microcontrollers …
Read More »Netflix Cloud Gaming Beta app is now available on more devices
Since the addition of mobile games to Netflix in 2021, the company's aim has been to provide games for everyone on any device – including televisions and desktops. Up until now, Netflix Games was only accessible on mobile platforms, but the range of supported devices will soon grow considerably as …
Read More »DLSS 3 support is coming to The First Descendant and NFS Unbound
Nvidia is continuing to increase the portfolio of DLSS-supported games. This week, we have five new titles announced that will support the frame rate boosting tech, two of which are set to receive support for DLSS 3 while the remaining three games are primed with DLSS 2. The First Descendant, …
Read More »UL releases new Solar Bar cross-platform ray tracing benchmark
UL has recently announced 3DMark Solar Bay, a new benchmark designed to assess ray-traced graphics performance across Windows PCs and high-end Android devices. This new benchmark comes as a complimentary update to the 3DMark (standard and Professional editions) and 3DMark Android App. Developed using the Vulkan 1.1 API, Solar Bay …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 50-series lineup will reportedly feature “GB20X” GPUs
Slowly but steadily, the curtains hanging over Nvidia's RTX 50-series are starting to lift. Recently, reports have come to light claiming that the upcoming GPU lineup will follow a “GB20x” naming structure, featuring five GPUs ranging from GB202 to GB207, but skipping GB204. This chain of findings started when user …
Read More »Intel Arrow Lake-S CPUs to pack 50% more L2 P-Core cache
Intel is planning to debut the new Arrow Lake-S architecture next year. Expected to bring considerable improvements over Raptor Lake, Arrow Lake will feature new P- and E-cores known as Lion Cove and Skymont, respectively. Notably, the former is expected to have a significantly bigger L2 cache, hopefully bringing with …
Read More »Early tests suggest Intel’s i7-14700K is up to 21% faster than i7-13700K
A Chinese tech reviewer was able to get an early sample of Intel's upcoming Core i7-14700K. In a curious effort to prevent the video from being taken down, the uploader referred to the processor as a ‘Core i7-13700KS'…. which obviously doesn't exist. Unfortunately, that wasn't enough to prevent the video …
Read More »Intel Lunar Lake confirmed to feature Lion Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores
Intel Lunar Lake isn't expected to arrive until after Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake. However, dataminers have been finding new details about Intel's upcoming low-power CPU architecture. As noted by InstLatX64, Intel's ‘perfmon' software now has more CPUIDs. In the past, the data found on perfmon has revealed the names …
Read More »Gigabyte introduces new 34-inch ultrawide monitor with QHD resolution
Gigabyte is back with a new ultrawide gaming monitor. The GS34WQC packs a 34-inch 21:9 display with QHD resolution and a speedy refresh rate for gaming. This gaming monitor has an ultra-wide resolution of 3440×1440 and a 34-inch Super Speed VA panel with a 1500R curvature. The static contrast ratio of …
Read More »Corsair launches new HS80 Max wireless headset with SoundID
Featuring a similar design to that of the original HS80, the HS80 Max is an upgraded version of Corsair's previous flagship HS-series headset. Available in black and white, the new headset comes with enhanced battery life and construction at the cost of increased weight. The HS80 MAX is a multi-platform …
Read More »Intel CPU vulnerability “Downfall” discovered, microcode fix available
Intel has recently disclosed a recently discovered security vulnerability dubbed “Downfall” affecting various Intel CPU generations. This susceptibility has been traced back to a memory optimisation feature that uses the “Gather” instruction. As the name implies, this instruction gathers data from dispersed locations, inadvertently laying bare the internal hardware registers …
Read More »EA Sports FC Mobile is coming to Android and iOS on September 26th
EA is transitioning away from the FIFA brand for future football games. This will include not just console versions of EA's football games, but mobile versions too. This week, EA officially unveiled EA FC Mobile, the replacement for FIFA Mobile. On September 26th, EA FC Mobile will release. Those who …
Read More »Leak suggests AMD Strix Point does feature a hybrid architecture
Intel moved towards a hybrid architecture in recent years, offering desktop processors with a mix of performance and efficiency cores. Rumours have claimed that AMD will eventually do the same and now, we have our first piece of evidence of that. New CPU-Z screenshots appear to show an AMD Strix …
Read More »AGON by AOC unveils new 240Hz OLED gaming monitor
AGON by AOC has recently introduced the PRO AG276QZD, a new high-end gaming monitor boasting a QHD OLED panel with a super fast 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, making it an ideal companion for PC gaming. Aside from the fast OLED panel, the AGON Pro AG276QZD also features …
Read More »SK Hynix samples world’s first 321-layer NAND flash memory
SK Hynix has taken centre stage at the Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2023, unveiling a remarkable milestone in NAND technology. The company showcased its cutting-edge 321-layer 4D NAND memory, marking a significant stride towards the industry's first NAND solution boasting over 300 layers. In a presentation at FMS 2023, SK …
Read More »Zotac unveils trio of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse-themed gaming desktops
If you are after a new PC with a bit more of a custom touch then Zotac has you covered. This week, the company has unveiled a trio of Special Edition PCs, each offering a different take on the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse theme. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse released earlier …
Read More »Screenshot shows Intel Core i5-14600K with 14 cores and 5.3GHz clock speed
After confirmation of key specs for the upcoming Intel Core i9-14900K and i7-14700K, it's now time to learn more about the Core i5-14600K. The latest leak gives us a look at the new-gen unlocked Core i5, with 14 CPU cores, alongside a 5.3GHz clock speed. As per the picture shared …
Read More »Nvidia introduces the RTX 5000, 4500 and 4000 ADA workstation graphics cards at Siggraph 2023
Nvidia is finally updating more of its RTX workstation graphics cards with Ada GPUs. Following the RTX 6000 ADA, Nvidia's lineup of workstation graphics cards now includes three new models: the RTX 5000 ADA, the RTX 4500 ADA, and the RTX 4000 ADA. Starting with the RTX 5000 ADA, the …
Read More »ASRock listings confirm Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT
ASRock has once again submitted applications to the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) for the Radeon RX 7000 series. The most current information obtained from these submissions provides a peek at two Radeon desktop GPUs from AMD that have yet to be unveiled. It's important to note that ASRock has already …
Read More »Epomaker’s new Shadow-X mechanical keyboard features a built-in LCD screen
Epomaker has recently unveiled a new keyboard using a rare 70% layout and featuring a built-in LCD screen. The Epomaker Shadow-X preserves the full functionality of a bigger keyboard while optimising desk space, as a shortcut summons the function row as needed. The Shadow-X's LCD screen provides rapid access to …
Read More »PowerA partners with SEGA to launch Sonic-themed accessories for Xbox and Switch consoles
Teaming up with SEGA, PowerA has launched an array of Sonic the Hedgehog gaming accessories. This fresh collection encompasses a duo of themed wired controllers tailored for both Switch and Xbox platforms, along with a Switch console case and a game card wallet, serving as a protective haven for your …
Read More »Intel 14th Gen Core K-series CPUs show up in benchmark database
The first benchmark entries of Intel's new desktop lineup have begun to show up, offering enthusiasts an early peek at the upcoming Raptor Lake Refresh. Unfortunately, the user who had access to these chips only tried them on BAPCo, which doesn't give us much performance comparison data, but it does …
Read More »Meteor Lake processors may be revealed at Intel Innovation event
The schedule for Intel's upcoming Innovation event in September has gone live and one of the presentations caught our eye. In a session going over Intel's Client Hardware Roadmap and the rise of AI, we should be getting insights into Intel's upcoming Meteor Lake processors. Anticipation has been mounting for …
Read More »Rumour claims AMD will skip high-end GPU market with RDNA 4
AMD hasn't finished rolling out its RDNA 3 graphics cards yet but rumours about RDNA 4 are already starting to do the rounds. According to reports over the last week, unlike previous generations, AMD may not be planning a ‘high-end' GPU for its next-gen RDNA architecture. Of the many users …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 9 “Meteor Lake” CPUs will reportedly boost beyond 5GHz
While we wait for Intel to share more details about the upcoming Intel Core Ultra series processors, leakers have shared some bits of information about their specifications. For instance, a prominent leaker has recently claimed that the Core Ultra chips will be able to boost beyond 5GHz. Intel's eagerly awaited …
Read More »MSI issues BIOS update for 600-series motherboards with memory improvements
To improve memory performance across their AMD 600-series motherboards, MSI has started to roll out the AGESA PI 1.0.0.7c BIOS update. Based on what we've heard so far, this update allows AMD systems with X670E, X670, B650, and A620 motherboards to run higher memory speeds while maintaining stability. As seen …
Read More »PowerColor reveals early Red Devil Radeon RX 7800 XT listing
PowerColor has stirred up quite a storm by pulling back the curtain on their Radeon RX 7800 XT graphics card ahead of AMD's official announcement. Besides showing the design of the upcoming Red Devil model, it also confirmed the specifications of AMD's new gaming GPU. As per the spec sheet …
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