We've been hearing rumours for a while now claiming that Nvidia is going to refresh its RTX 30 series line-up with new GDDR6X models. We weren't expecting to see much of a performance boost here, but the first benchmark leaks have come in, revealing a performance boost of up to …

Samsung keeps pushing the limits of LPDDR5X memory. Recently, the company announced their LPDDR5X chips, capable of achieving 8.5Gbps speeds, 1Gbps more than Samsung's previous maximum announced in March 2022. LPDDR memory is the most common type of memory used on mobile devices. However, it's starting to be used in …

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is a great CPU for gaming, particularly amongst the current crop of desktop CPUs available on the market. However, there seems to be a way to squeeze out some extra performance without overclocking. It seems that by disabling one of the CPU's CCDs, you can …

AOC is back with what looks to be a very impressive monitor for those on a lower budget. The new esports-oriented 25G3ZM/BK AGON gaming monitor offers 1080p gaming at 240Hz, for under £200.  The AOC 25G3ZM/BK esports monitor comes with a 25-inch VA panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms …

While Intel has launched its first Arc desktop graphics cards, board partners have been slow to adopt Intel's first-gen GPUs. Still, we should see more joining the list soon. According to a newly found EEC database entry, Gigabyte will be the next partner to roll out custom Arc graphics cards.  …

The PC market enjoyed booming demand over the pandemic but things have dropped off considerably over the course of 2022. With low demand creeping in, AMD has reportedly reduced its production order for new Ryzen 7000 series CPUs.  You should have noticed by now that building a new PC with …

DeepCool is debuting its best-looking AIO CPU coolers yet. The new LT series combines up to a 360mm radiator with high-static pressure fans for cooling performance, while the CPU block helps these coolers stand out thanks to Infinity Mirrors, which give a great effect when combined with RGB lighting.  The …

We're still a while away from the launch of new-gen EPYC processors. AMD has not said much about its plans yet, but a leak this week has revealed specs for the server CPU lineup, as well as expected performance.  According to Moore's Law Is Dead, the EPYC 9004 series will …

Intel has already confirmed which will be the first Raptor Lake chips to release. We are almost certain there will be more chips in the lineup, but we've only heard about them through rumours. Gigabyte, however, might have shared more than it should, confirming a total of 22 Intel 13th …

To overclock the Intel Core i9-13900KF, you would think that a Z690/790 motherboard would be necessary. However, some B660 motherboards can also do it via BCLK, as proven earlier this year. These boards were already used to overclock 12th Gen Core chips, and now we have confirmation that you should …

DirectStogage 1.0 was released some months ago, introducing the ability to speed up loading times by accessing assets quicker. However, other interesting features are coming with more recent versions, namely the 1.1 feature update. Microsoft stated that this version will be accessible to developers by the end of 2022, so …

There have been hints that AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile CPUs would feature Zen 4 (Ryzen 7x4x) and Zen 2 (Ryzen 7x2x) chips. Now, a new benchmark entry suggests the upcoming laptop CPU range will also include some Zen 3-based processors. The SiSoftware Sandra entry spotted by @momomo_us shows us a …

Nvidia introduced the hash rate limiter during the RTX 30 series life cycle in an effort to discourage purchases from crypto miners and get more stock into the hands of gamers. Now, Nvidia seems to be dropping the hash rate limiter, with the latest drivers unlocking mining performance on all …

While previous rumours have claimed that AMD's upcoming Navi 31 GPU will utilise DisplayPort 2.0, newer reports suggest AMD is going a step further. According to multiple sources, the Navi 31 GPU will be upgraded to DisplayPort 2.1, an upcoming version of the standard, which could provide an advantage compared …

The RTX 4090 offers incredible performance, but it comes at a significant cost. Still, there are many willing to pay the price and we are already seeing Founders Edition cards swiftly selling out. To help with this, Nvidia is introducing a new ‘priority access' queue system for buyers, so you …

Now that the Intel Arc A700 series has officially launched, third-party partners like ASRock can introduce their custom solutions to the public. For now, there's only an Arc A750 model and another for the  8GB variant of the A770, but an A770 with 16GB of memory should come at a …

This week's Nvidia graphics driver update not only adds support for the RTX 4090, but also makes some new optimisations, improving DX12 performance for RTX 30 series GPUs by up to 24 percent.  While a lot of games still offer a DX11 version, the majority of titles now support DX12. …

Nvidia shared official performance figures for the two upcoming RTX 4080 GPUs. As expected, the 16GB model will be considerably faster than the 12GB variant. However, the 24-30% performance gap is more than their names suggest. Based on Nvidia's official performance charts, the Nvidia RTX 4080 16GB is considerably faster …

Chromebooks are not particularly good as gaming platforms, but the evolution of cloud gaming has made it possible to play games almost anywhere, including on these laptops. With that in mind, Chromebook manufacturers like Acer, Lenovo and Asus have designed their first “gaming Chromebooks”. Unlike other laptops, “gaming Chromebooks” focus …

DLSS 3 will debut this week alongside Nvidia's new flagship RTX 4090 graphics card. The rollout for DLSS 3 support will kick off swiftly too, with several games set to update this month, with many more to come in subsequent waves. This week, Nvidia announced the first titles to get …

AMD's Ryzen 7000 series was released two weeks ago, but AMD hasn't yet abandoned its predecessor. The Ryzen 5000 series chips are still pretty decent, especially considering they are cheaper than ever. Now, AMD is adding more value to these CPUs by bundling them with the upcoming PC version of …

The Intel 13th Gen Core chips will soon be available for everyone, but that only includes the “K” and “KF models”. The non-K/KF SKUs should release in H1 2022. Leaks claim that we will get Core i9, i7, and i5 chips, but news has been quiet on the Core i3 …

Considering Square Enix Montréal has been acquired by Embracer Group, it only makes sense to change the studio's name. From now on, the developer will be known as Studio Onoma, but the name change won't take away any of its previous work. For anyone trying to make sense of the …

Microsoft was never precise regarding how much money they make from Game Pass. We learned earlier this year that the service has roughly 25 million subscribers. Still, the various subscription models (including trials) make it hard to pinpoint an estimation of how much it generates over a year. Fortunately for …

It is officially Amazon Prime Day, making today a great time to shop around for new tech deals. MSI has gone all out for the occasion, slashing prices across its range of laptops, targeting everything from ultrabooks and general-purpose laptops to powerful portable gaming machines.  The Amazon Prime deals on …

The Nvidia RTX 4090 isn't out yet, but some are lucky enough to have their hands on the new graphics card already. Previous reports have shown users pushing the GPU clock speed to 3GHz and 3.1GHz, but the current record sits at over 3.2GHz. Twitter user @wxnod shared a screenshot …

With no sight of any mid-range RTX 40 series card, it seems the GPU manufacturer will revamp its current-gen RTX 3060 series with GDDR6X memory, matching a rumour we've previously reported. According to the rumoured spec sheet, everything else remains untouched. The first graphics card to be spotted with GDDR6X …

Somehow, it looks like Intel's source code for Alder Lake has leaked online. The 12th Gen CPUs launched in late 2021 and now, someone has reportedly got their hands on the source code to Intel's BIOS, weighing in at about 6GB.  The leak was first reported by vx-underground, which claims …

An AMD desktop roadmap destined for partners seems to have leaked online, giving us some details regarding what the red team will launch next year. Besides confirming the existence of the Ryzen 7000X3D, it also shows that the Threadripper series will get a successor in mid-2023. The AMD roadmap leaked …

Soon after announcing the initial line-up of 13th Gen Core chips, Intel introduced an even more powerful CPU. Coming in early 2023, the Core i9-13900KS will be the world's first 6GHz processor. Intel didn't share much more than that, but the first CPU-Z benchmarks have just emerged on Chinese social …