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 …
Read More »Antec unveils the NeoECO Gold M ATX power supplies with up to 1300W of power
Antec is expanding its impressive array of PSUs with the introduction of the new NeoECO Gold M ATX 3.0 power supplies, available in two striking models – a sleek black variant and an elegant white variant. The NE Gold M ATX 3.0 series in white is limited to 850W and …
Read More »HyperX launches the CloudX Stinger 2 wired headset for home consoles
HyperX has recently unveiled an addition to its lineup – the HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 gaming headsets for PlayStation and Xbox. Available in sleek white colorways, both headsets offer the signature HyperX comfort and durability that fans have come to expect. Built upon the solid foundation of the original HyperX …
Read More »Intel Arc A580 appears on Geekbench 5 performing similarly to a Radeon RX 7600
Nearly a year ago, Intel made headlines with the introduction of the Arc A580 GPU, a promising mid-series desktop gaming card. However, it seems that the company has somewhat neglected it. In the meantime, the Alchemist lineup has been divided into the A7 and A3 series, while the A5 series …
Read More »Alienware launches new Aurora R16 with RTX 40 GPUs and Intel 12/13th Gen Core CPUs
Alienware has decided to finally give an update to the well-known Aurora series of pre-built PCs with the Aurora R16. The new desktop represents a marked improvement over its predecessor, incorporating acoustic and thermal enhancements while embracing a sleek new space-saving design. One of the key achievements of the Aurora …
Read More »Modding Cafe’s CPU cooling block concept conceals tubing for a cleaner build
Roman “der8auer” Hartung has recently shown off a new prototype CPU waterblock, featuring a simple yet revolutionary design concept that conceals the cooler's tubing, offering a clean and sleek appearance on the front side of the motherboard like no other liquid cooling system. As seen in der8auer's video, the brilliance …
Read More »Asus launches TUF Gaming VG27AQL3A Fast IPS monitor
Asus has introduced a new QHD gaming monitor with a high refresh rate, the TUF Gaming VG27AQL3A. This new monitor uses the sub-brand's usual design approach, using a dark grey casing with a few gaming aesthetic elements here and there. Boasting a 27-inch Fast IPS display, this monitor has a …
Read More »AMD confirms new “enthusiast-class” Radeon RX 7000 GPUs coming this quarter
AMD's long-awaited Radeon RX 7800 and 7700 series cards could well launch this quarter. During the company's Q2 earnings call, Dr. Lisa Su, AMD's CEO and president, confirmed that the red team will release new “enthusiast-class” Radeon RX 7000 GPUs in Q3 2023. AMD is getting ready to release its …
Read More »Intel Lunar Lake to pack Battlemage iGPU with up to 64 EUs
We're still ways off from seeing the Lunar Lake architecture in action but Intel is working on it behind the scenes. According to a new leak, these chips will launch with a new iGPU utilising the Arc Battlemage architecture. The Intel Lunar Lake series is expected to pack integrated graphics …
Read More »Xbox introduces Stormcloud Vapor Special Edition controller
Microsoft has released plenty of Special Edition controllers over the years, featuring new colourways and patterns. The latest is the Stormcloud Vapor Special Edition controller, featuring a swirl of blue and navy hues to create a unique pattern for each controller. The Stormcloud Vapour design draws inspiration from storming skies …
Read More »Intel releases Arc A570M and A530M discrete GPUs for laptops
Intel has quietly launched the A570M and A530M mobile GPUs, expanding the Arc A-series. According to a MESA driver, both GPUs use the new ACM-G12 die, which is believed to sit between the ACM-G10 and ACM-G11 dies with 16 Xe-Cores. The leaker Bionic Squash (via VideoCardz) was able to confirm …
Read More »Lian Li releases Galahad II Trinity AIO CPU coolers
Lian Li is updating its AIO lineup with the Galahad II Trinity series. Available in three variants, the Galahad II Trinity is available in 240mm and 360mm sizes, while the Galahad II Trinity SL-INF is available in 240mm and 360mm sizes with pre-installed Uni Fan SL Infinity fans. The Galahad …
Read More »AMD Strix Point APU with 12 cores spotted in benchmark database
MilkyWay@Home, a distributed computing platform, has become a popular tool for AMD engineers to swiftly test unreleased technology. That has led to various spottings throughout the last few years, allowing enthusiasts to find entries for unreleased products. The new MilkyWay@Home entry shared by @Benchleaks, focuses on AMD's upcoming Strix Point …
Read More »Phanteks launches three new Revolt PSUs without bundled cables
Phanteks has recently announced the addition of the Revolt 1000W and 1200W Platinum, and 1600W Titanium PSUs to its lineup. The new Phanteks Revolt PSUs do not include any cables as they were designed to be paired with CableMod kits, giving users complete choice over their cable selection. The new …
Read More »Razer introduces the BlackWidow V4 and V4 X keyboards
After releasing the BlackWidow V4 Pro earlier this year, Razer is expanding the BlackWidow V4 series lineup with two other keyboards – the standard Razer BlackWidow V4 and the BlackWidow V4 X. The BlackWidow V4 and V4 X use Razer's proprietary Gen-3 mechanical switches designed to provide superior control to …
Read More »AMD AGESA firmware update enables up to 8,200MHz DDR5 speeds
AMD AM5 platform development has progressed significantly, and it looks like the newest AGESA version 1.0.0.7B is the result of that. The new firmware is already available for certain motherboards, allowing users to test it beforehand. Based on the reports we've gathered, it looks like a game changer, allowing specific …
Read More »Samsung unveils industry’s first GDDR7 memory
Samsung recently announced the completion of the industry's first GDDR7 modules. These will go out to partners this year for verification, propelling future development in the graphics industry.
Read More »Intel LGA-1851 blueprints suggest new socket will need new cooler mounting kits
The LGA-1851 socket, as the name implies, has a different pin arrangement than the previous LGA-1700 socket used by Alder and Raptor Lake processors. However, recently leaked blueprints suggest that the two sockets are sized equally, meaning that CPU coolers for 12th and 13th Gen Core CPUs should be able …
Read More »Intel 14th Gen Core K CPUs to be up to 200MHz faster than predecessors
The Intel 14th Gen Core series is expected to be available in a few months. However, its specifications are often known far sooner to insiders and OEM partners, who have no problem sharing this information with others, as seen by the data that has just recently been posted online. Benchlife …
Read More »Logitech acquires custom consoles creator Loupedeck
Logitech has purchased Loupedeck, maker of the popular editing consoles used by streamers and creative professionals. The acquisition is the latest effort from Logitech to enter the streaming market, which started with the acquisition of Mevo, a livestreaming camera hardware and software business, in 2021. The partnership between Logitech and …
Read More »Intel Arrow Lake flagship CPU estimated to be up to 21% faster than Core i9-13900K
Intel's Arrow Lake-S flagship processor is already being sampled internally and to some of the company's closest industry partners. As such, Intel has shared the first performance projections of this chip, comparing it to the Core i9-13900K and the upcoming “Raptor Lake Refresh” flagship CPU (probably named i9-14900K). First, while …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 8000 “Strix Point” APUs show up in AMDGPU LLVM backend
AMD's future APUs have been spotted in the AMDGPU LLVM set, more specifically in the LLVM 17 compiler code. A brand-new GFX1151 ID was found in addition to the codename GFX1150, which AMD developers have previously mentioned. Phoronix spotted the GFX1150 and GFX1151 IDs on the AMDGPU Github page. As …
Read More »Gigabyte unveils Aorus M6 wireless gaming mouse with Nvidia Reflex
Gigabyte has unveiled its new lightweight wireless gaming mouse – the Aorus M6. This mouse packs an enthusiast-grade optical sensor, a symmetrical ergonomic design, Omron switches, and lightweight materials that enable gamers to use it comfortably and for a long period of time without feeling fatigued. The Aorus M6's 26,000 …
Read More »Adata XPG introduces new Lancer DDR5 and Spectrix DDR4 memory kits
Adata XPG has recently announced the release of various new memory modules. Starting with DDR5 memory, there are the new Lancer Blade, Lancer Blade RGB, and Lancer RGB ROG-certified memory modules. Additionally, it also introduced new DDR4 memory modules, the Gammix D35 and Spectrix D35G. Starting with the Lancer Blade …
Read More »AMD will reportedly announce Radeon RX 7800 and 7700 GPUs at Gamescom 2023
AMD's RX 7000 series rollout has been slow but things are finally starting to pick up. Recently, we saw the launch of the RX 7600 and now, it is reported that we'll see both the RX 7700 and RX 7800 series graphics cards in August, with AMD planning to make announcements at Gamescom.
Read More »Deck13 reveals Atlas Fallen PC system requirements
Focus Entertainment and Deck13 have unveiled the official PC system requirements for Atlas Fallen. The upcoming fantasy action RPG is releasing in less than a month, so if you're interested in playing it on PC, check if your system is able to handle it. The game will use the Vulkan …
Read More »ASRock launches the Taichi Lite motherboards
ASRock has introduced new Taichi Lite motherboards. The series currently consists of two models, one based on the Z790 Taichi and the other on the B650E Taichi. While retaining the original specifications and features, the Taichi Lite series offers a simpler and less RGB-intensive exterior design, prioritising functionality and performance …
Read More »First Apple M3-based systems could launch in October
Besides the new generation of iPhones, Apple might have another big announcement before the year's end. Recent reports suggest that after the announcement of the iPhone 15, the Cupertino-based company will reveal the first M3-based devices in October. According to Bloomberg, the initial wave of Macs powered by the M3 …
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