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. …
Read More »Intel announces AI-focused keynote at CES 2025
Despite its internal issues, Intel is joining AMD and Nvidia at CES 2025 with its own keynote. At the center stage will be the company's interim co-CEO, Michelle Johnston Holthaus, who will deliver the keynote, which is expected to focus on AI PC technology. While Intel hasn't revealed the specific …
Read More »RTX 5090 PCB photos show massive GPU package substrate
A leaked image of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 PCB has surfaced online, offering a glimpse into the architecture of Nvidia's next-generation flagship graphics card. The image shared on Chiphell (via HXL) showcases a large PCB, significantly larger than typical designs, packed with over 40 capacitors and a massive package …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 5080 expected to launch before RTX 5090
Nvidia is shaking things up with its GeForce RTX 50 series launch, prioritising the RTX 5080 launch over the flagship RTX 5090. While an exact release date remains unknown, multiple sources suggest a mid-January launch for the RTX 5080, with the RTX 5090 following in the next few weeks. This …
Read More »AMD to launch new Radeon 9000 GPUs, Ryzen 9 9000X3D and FSR 4 at the same time
Get ready for a jam-packed CES 2025 from AMD! The red team is reportedly planning a triple whammy of gaming product launches, with the Ryzen 9 9000X3D CPUs, the Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, and FSR 4 all set to be announced during the event and launched simultaneously. AMD leaker …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 9700 XT is reportedly faster than the RX 7900 GRE
AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9700 XT has been linked to leaked 3DMark Time Spy and Port Royal benchmark scores. The card's performance results are inconclusive, with one test putting it at the same level as the RX 7900 GRE and the other above even the RX 7900 XT. Leaker @All_The_Watts …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 9000X3D CPUs to get clock speed bump
AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors will offer more alternatives within the Ryzen 9000X3D series starting in late January. Contrary to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the new processors will reportedly have no boost frequency compromises, hitting the same clock speeds as their non-X3D counterparts. Leaker HXL has revealed …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 50 laptop GPU specs claimed to include 16GB VRAM and up to 175W TDP
Although the launch of Nvidia's RTX 50 series might still be a few weeks away, leaks are already surfacing about the specifications of the upcoming laptop variants. Listings for several upcoming gaming laptops from Asus ROG have appeared online, revealing some details about them and the RTX 50 series mobile …
Read More »Next gen AMD RDNA 4 desktop GPUs to be branded ‘RX 9000’
AMD is apparently changing the naming scheme of its mainstream GPU products. A recent report suggests that the upcoming Radeon RX 8000 series naming will be exclusive to the RDNA 3.5-based graphics, while the RDNA 4-based GPUs will get the Radeon RX 9000 naming. While we previously anticipated the “Strix …
Read More »AMD may have leaked the RX 9000 reference GPU design
It seems AMD has jumped the gun on its Radeon RX 9000 series reveal. A new marketing campaign on Reddit has inadvertently showcased a never-before-seen graphics card, and eagle-eyed enthusiasts are convinced it's an upcoming RX 9000 series graphics card. The leaked image from an ad on Reddit (via VideoCardz) …
Read More »MSI Claw 7 AI+ and Claw 8 AI+ handhelds to release in January
MSI's Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ gaming handhelds have apparently had their release date pushed to 2025. Although the first listings were pointing to a release on December 26th, it looks like the launch date has been pushed back to January 15th.
Read More »Lian Li launches Uni Fan TL Wireless with optional LCD screen
Lian Li is expanding its wireless fan lineup with the new Uni Fan TL Wireless series. Available with and without LCDs, these fans offer seamless synchronisation of ARGB lighting and fan speeds without the clutter of cables or hubs. The Uni Fan TL Wireless series comprises two models: the Uni …
Read More »Intel’s x86S initiative has been abandoned
Intel has officially abandoned its plans for its own-developed x86S specification, a streamlined version of the x86 instruction set. This decision comes as the company shifts its focus towards collaborative development through the newly formed x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group with AMD and Google. The x86S specification, first proposed by Intel …
Read More »Frostpunk 2 developer 11 bit studios cancels Project 8 following layoffs
11 Bit Studios, the Polish studio behind the Frostpunk series, has faced several setbacks this year. Following the public's lukewarm reception of Frostpunk 2 and the delay of The Alters, the company has now announced the cancellation of an unannounced console project and subsequent staff layoffs. In a recent investor …
Read More »Diablo IV is free to play until January 3rd, and you can play with the expansion’s Spiritborn class
Blizzard is unleashing the hordes of hell for free this holiday season with a Diablo 4 trial that grants access to the full base game, including the recently released Spiritborn class from the Vessel of Hatred expansion. Until January 3rd, 2025, you can dive into the dark world of Sanctuary …
Read More »PresentMon 2.3 adds support for XeFG, XeLL, and AMD Fluid Motion Frames
Intel's PresentMon has received a significant update with the release of version 2.3.0. This latest version adds key features and expands support for new graphics technologies, including XeFG (Intel's frame generation tech), XeLL (Intel's low-latency tech) and AMD Fluid Motion Frames. While PresentMon has traditionally been used primarily for data …
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