Starfield, set to be released on September 6th, is just a few days away from being available to the general public. Preload has already started, and enthusiastic users are already taking advantage by combing through the game files, trying to find all the details they can ahead of launch...
Read More »Intel will bundle Nightingale and Assassin’s Creed Mirage with 12/13th Gen Core CPUs and Arc GPUs
As part of Intel Gamer Days, the company has announced its latest hardware/game bundle. Soon, those picking up an Intel 12th or 13th Gen Core series processor, or an Intel Arc GPU, will be able to claim two free games, including Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed Mirage. The timing of this …
Read More »Intel claims huge DX9/11 improvements and introduces PresentMon Beta tool
Intel Arc graphics cards have come a long way since their release. Besides reducing the prices, Intel Arc GPUs have also received numerous performance improvements when using graphic APIs such as DirectX 9 and 11. XeSS has also grown considerably, now supporting over 70 games. Despite all that has been …
Read More »Lenovo’s handheld machine has Joy-Con-style controllers
The portable gaming console market is getting more competitive, with new competitors appearing on an almost weekly basis. The release of the Steam Deck last year considerably increased the appeal of these devices, showing that there's still much to innovate in the portable gaming market. This revolution, however, would not …
Read More »Palit launches RTX 4070 Ti GamingPro White OC for company’s 35th anniversary
To commemorate its 35th anniversary, Palit has released an all-white GamingPro GeForce RTX 4070 Ti graphics card. The card is referred to as a “limited edition”, suggesting the company may produce only a certain number of units. The GamingPro GeForce RTX 4070 Ti White OC stands out from prior GamingPro …
Read More »XPG launches new ATX 3.0-compliant Core Reactor II Gold PSUs
XPG has recently introduced the XPG Core Reactor II series of 80 Plus Gold modular PSUs. Built on the foundations of the original Core Reactor PSUs, the new series aims to maintain the same build quality and compact form factor that distinguished its predecessors delivering stable, efficient, and consistent power …
Read More »Zotac updates Zbox E-series lineup alongside new C-series mini PCs
Zotac has announced its newest ZBox E- and C-series mini PCs. These newly-revealed systems come in a variety of sizes and configurations, making them suitable for a broad range of applications, from office and creative work to livestreaming and gaming. The ZBox E Series has always been Zotac's most interesting …
Read More »Starfield preload dates announced
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 …
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