The EK-Quantum Velocity2 ILM replacement – 1700 is a nifty tool that replaces your motherboard's integrated loading mechanism (ILM) with a frame that, according to EKWB, increases the structural integrity of the socket, motherboard, and CPU. EK's new ILM replacement works with Intel 12th and 13th Gen Core CPUs when …

It's hard to deny how influential the Lian Li O11 Dynamic was to the PC case market. Since its release, many brands have launched their own dual-chamber cases with tempered glass, including Hyte, Antec, Raijintek, and Kolink. Now, NZXT is being added to the list with the new H9 series. …

Modular power supplies have been following the same design approach for a while. However, it appears that Corsair has decided to stir things up a bit by introducing a PSU that, instead of having the cable connectors facing the front of the case, turns them to face towards the right-sided …

We're just less than a month from the launch of Hogwarts Legacy, and now Avalanche has released the PC system requirements. Overall, the game looks pretty heavy, even by today's standards - we're talking GTX 1080 Ti or RX 5700-level performance, just to hit 1080p/60FPS using High settings...

When AMD initially announced the new generation of Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs at CES 2023, we were left waiting for a launch date. We thought we had one yesterday, when AMD added the launch date to the new processors' spec sheet, but the company quickly backtracked on that move, and issued …

be quiet! has unveiled the Dark Power 13 series, the company's first ATX 3.0-compliant power supplies. Following in the footsteps of Dark Power 12, the new PSU series comes in three variants: 750W, 850W, and 1000W. All models are equipped with upgraded Silent Wings 135mm fans and are certified as …

We've seen plenty of wireless headsets with Hi-Res Audio certification launch over the last few years, but Hi-Res Audio Wireless is something a bit different. With support for the latest standard, Edifier has just released the WH950NB, a noise-cancelling wireless headset with Bluetooth 5.3 and LDAC support. The Edifier WH950NB …

AMD has been offering game bundles with previous-gen hardware for a while now. We've already seen Radeon RX 6000 series buyers able to get up to two games (The Callisto Protocol and Dead Island 2), while previous Ryzen 5000 purchases were eligible for a copy of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves. …

MSI introduced a fair few monitors at CES 2023, but there are already more coming. The company has just introduced the MAG321QR-QD, an IPS gaming monitor that takes advantage of quantum dot technology, as well as a cut-down version, dubbed the G321Q. Packing a 32-inch IPS panel with Quantum Dot …

Although the era of PCIe 5.0 SSDs is now upon us, Gen4 drives are not going anywhere just yet. Take Gigabyte, for example, who has just revealed the Aorus Gen4 7300 SSD, an enhanced PCIe 4.0 SSD with read performance of up to 7300MB/s. Powering the SSD, we find a …

Microsoft and its respective game studios already have plenty in the works, but it seems is on the way as 2023 gets underway. The tech giant is reportedly planning to host a new Xbox Games Showcase event on January 25th, which will give us more details about some previously announced …

For Apple, 2023 will reportedly be quite low-key in terms of new product launches, but we might finally get an official announcement for the long-rumoured Apple AR/VR headset. According to Bloomberg, Apple's mixed reality headset will be revealed this spring, with the launch coming a few months later...

MSI Afterburner is probably the most popular GPU overclocking tool out there, but according to its developer, it may soon be dead. MSI, however, says otherwise, as the company is trying to keep things going with the dev in question. In a comment on the Guru3D forum, Alexey “Unwinder” Nicolaychuk, …

After multiple delays, we're finally getting a new The Settlers game. The title, first announced in 2018 , had its original release date set to 2019, but had to be postponed for still undisclosed reasons. Fast-forward four years, the game is finally coming out next month, and Ubisoft has now …

Nvidia AD104-based graphics cards are already available with the release of the RTX 4070 Ti, but it seems there are a couple more coming in just a few months. It hasn't been confirmed which exactly SKUs these are, but the most likely scenario is that we're talking about RTX 4070 …

SkyBox Labs isn't necessarily known for the specific games developed by the studio. However, it has helped develop world-renowned franchises such as Halo, Age of Empires and Minecraft. NetEase has now acquired SkyBox Labs, hoping to bring some of that expertise into its ranks. SkyBox Labs is a Canadian game …

It's always a nice surprise when a new GPU driver drops and offers an increase to your gaming performance. Nvidia is reportedly readying something even more significant however, as a recent report claims the company plans to launch graphics drivers with AI optimisations to areas such as "instructions, throughput, hardware utilisation, threading, [and] settings"...

We've been hearing about 7900 XTX reference cards with very high junction temperatures for a few weeks, and AMD has now responded. Speaking with PCWorld, Scott Herkelman, senior VP and GM at AMD Radeon, confirmed there is indeed a batch of AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX reference graphics cards with …

Continuing its announcement spree, Thermaltake has unveiled the latest addition to the Ceres lineup, the new Ceres 500 TG ARGB chassis. Available in black and white, this new mid-tower was designed with cooling as its central pillar, offering broad cooling component compatibility with support for 420mm radiators. Packing four pre-installed …

Following the success of the Asus x Noctua RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 graphics cards, both companies have decided to work together once again to release an RTX 4080-based card. On the outside, the card looks a lot like the previous Noctua cards, but there are significant differences under the …

At CES this week, MSI announced a ton of new products. We've already covered the extensive new laptop range, and now our attention turns to other hardware, including new monitors, SSDs and peripherals from MSI, alongside some less-expected products, including an MSI-branded EV charger. Starting with what's probably the most …

We've been catching up with Thermaltake at CES 2023 this week. Alongside new cases and coolers, TT also announced its new SWAFAN series. These are swappable fans, with a magnetic quick-connect system, allowing you to easily daisy chain fans together for easy installation.  Available in 120mm and 140mm sizes, the …

ASUS ROG isn't quite done with its CES 2023 announcements yet. Today, the company has pulled the curtain on two upcoming gaming monitors – one focused on delivering the fastest refresh rate possible at 540Hz, and the other being a 27-inch QHD/240Hz OLED display, the exact kind of monitor many …

The highly awaited open-world survival MMO, The Day Before, is just a couple of months away, with a March release date being announced this week during Nvidia's CES keynote, where the game featured as part of an RTX showcase. We already know the game will have ray-tracing features and support …

Although we're still a week away from the release of the Intel Core i9-13900KS, some retailers are already listing the upcoming flagship CPU in their online stores. One of these retailers has even listed it as being available for shipping. VideoCardz has found out that both French retailer LDLC and …

Although Gigabyte is usually associated with consumer and gaming PC components, monitors, peripherals and systems, that's not all the company does. The company has had a division dedicated to manufacturing products for the server and workstation market segments for quite some time with varied levels of success. This division, however, …

Like many other brands, Acer has chosen CES 2023 to announce its new gaming laptops powered by the latest generation of hardware. Moreover, it has also introduced two new gaming monitors and a new glass-free 3D mode for compatible displays that promise to deliver a more immersive experience than other …

If there was an award for the company presenting the most products at CES 2023, Cooler Master would probably be nominated. In total, the company is introducing about 50 products, ranging from cases, peripherals, accessories, and PC components to full systems, chairs, and gaming stations. Cooler Master is celebrating its …

Despite its recent focus on NFTs, Square Enix hasn't yet forgotten about traditional gaming. Take the Final Fantasy series, for example. In 2023, we'll get Final Fantasy XVI and hear more about the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but that's not all. According to Yoshinori Kitase, there's also a big announcement …

Recently there have been some reports of overheating RX 7900 XTX graphics cards. After investigation, some believe that the reference design cooler might be faulty. AMD is already aware of the complaints and is asking those affected to contact their support team so they can further investigate the issue.  Some …