Star Citizen is miraculously heading into Alpha, which means the game's PC system requirements have been updated. The game's PC requirements have evolved considerably over the years, after all, the game did start development a over decade ago. With that in mind, we would expect the requirements to change again …

Square Enix recently released the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail benchmark tool in anticipation of the upcoming expansion. This tool showcases the various graphical enhancements, including the introduction of AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS.  The graphical improvements are noticeable, with dynamic interaction with grass and foliage, enhanced ground textures, improved shadows, …

The Fallout series is experiencing a resurgence in its player base thanks to the popularity of the new TV series, combined with the fact that all of the Fallout games are currently on sale at discounted prices. Most of the Fallout games on Steam had their peak concurrent players quadruple in the last few days.

Biostar has been known to be working on Intel Arc graphics cards for almost a year. Now, its first Arc A-series graphics cards are ready for launch, starting off with the S380 ST, and the A750 OC.  The Biostar Arc A750 OC features 28 Xe-Cores and a clock speed of …

There have been many mods over the years to make 3D games playable in VR. However, few of them offer 6 degrees of freedom with motion controls baked in. The developers behind the Flat2VR mod have been working on the technology for a decade at this point and recently, they …

Recent rumours suggest that AMD's upcoming Strix Point APUs, equipped with the RDNA 3+ iGPU, will perform similarly to entry-level discrete GPUs like the RX 6400 and the RTX 2050/3050, depending on the CU count. The Strix Point APUs are expected to be a complete revamp, featuring entirely new core …

AMD has quietly confirmed that its new Ryzen 8000F desktop CPUs will be released worldwide. Based on Phoenix/Hawk Point silicon and without integrated graphics, AMD is starting off with two Ryzen 8000F processors – the Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F. The Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F will …

Razer recently announced the expansion of its BlackShark V2 Pro line to include two new variants designed for PlayStation and Xbox systems. Based on the BlackShark V2 Pro for PC, these new models are designed to offer good audio quality, clear voice communication, long battery life, and comfort for prolonged …

We've seen a few PC case fan makers following in Lian-Li's footsteps with magnetic connectors for easy and convenient daisy-chaining. This week, MSI has become the latest to get in on this trend with its new MPG EZ120 fans.  The new MPG EZ120 ARGB fans feature MSI's proprietary JAF 7-pin …

Intel has started its product discontinuance program for 13th Gen Core K-series processors. Only the boxed versions are included in the discontinuance program, meaning tray versions should still be readily available. The process started on March 21st. Orders for boxed variants of the 13th Gen Core K-series processors will only …

Recent rumours suggest that AMD will keep using RDNA 3.5 (RDNA 3+) integrated graphics on APUs until at least 2027. Although RDNA 3.5 products have yet to be released, it is speculated that they will be launched later this year. The report is from Golden Pig Upgrade (via @harukze5719), claiming …

Thermaltake has introduced the new TH V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync AIO cooler. This new series combines Thermaltake's TH V2 Ultra AIOs with the recently launched CT EX ARGB Sync fans featuring the MagForce 2.0 Design. The TH V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync series comes in four variants, featuring 120mm …

Logitech G has recently unveiled the Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed gaming keyboard. This compact keyboard features a 60% form factor, which is becoming increasingly popular because it frees up desk space, making it easier for players to position it to their liking. The Pro X 60 comes with …

Intel Arc Alchemist was released over two years ago. Even so, Intel is still making new products based on the technology. At Embedded World 2024, the company announced six new GPUs designed for edge and embedded applications. While the new Alchemist GPUs have garnered significant attention, they may be the …

EK has recently launched the EK-Nucleus AIO Replacement Cover – Creator Kit. This is an optional replacement pump unit top for EK Nucleus series AIO coolers, which allows customers to 3D print designs over the base and customise the look of their water cooler. This replacement cover is intended to …

Seagate has recently added a new SSD to its portfolio, the BarraCuda 530 (not to be confused with the FireCuda 530). This PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD is expected to considerably improve over the BarraCuda 520, enough to let it stand toe-to-toe with other top-performing PCIe 4.0 SSDs currently available. Although …

DeepCool has announced the latest addition to its PC case portfolio, the CH360 and CH360 Digital cases. Designed with airflow as its focal point, these mATX cases are perfect for those looking for good cooling performance and a good feature set in a more compact case. To make things more …

Due to RTX 40 Super launching in early 2024, we were unsure if we would see new-gen gaming GPUs from Nvidia this year, and earlier rumours did point to an early 2025 launch, rather than the usual Q3/Q4 launch window. However, new reports citing board partner sources claim that Nvidia's first RTX 50 series GPUs will arrive later this year after all.

Recently, a new leak surfaced, revealing an engineering sample of an upcoming AMD Granite Ridge CPU. This chip is based on the Zen 5 architecture and is part of the next-generation Ryzen desktop lineup.  The leaked photo shared by VallahExperte (via VideoCardz) features the same Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS) design …

Furmark has long been used by tech reviewers, enthusiasts and testers. This month, the software updates to Version 2.2, an upgrade that brings along new features, including the ability to monitor hotspot temperatures on Nvidia graphics cards.  Earlier this year, FurMark received a significant update with the release of version …

It seems Xbox isn't abandoning backward compatibility anytime soon. In a recent internal communication, Xbox President Sarah Bond stated that Xbox has created a team focusing exclusively on game preservation and backward compatibility. Windows Central was the first to report on the leaked internal communication sent by Xbox's chief to …

Intel recently released an upgraded version of its XeSS upscaler, version 1.3. This version offers improved performance over the previous version, including changing the resolution scaling for the upscaling profiles and introducing new ones. While these profiles share the same title, Intel compares them with varying scaling, resulting in better …

Nvidia's DLSS has been a game-changer for the last five years, boosting framerates on RTX-based systems with minimal image quality loss. With each update, DLSS continues improving, and the recent DLSS 3.7 upgrade is no exception.

TCL has recently launched two new gaming monitors, the TCL 27R83U and TCL 34R83Q. Based on TCL's proprietary Fast HVA display, both monitors feature 8-bit+FRC colour bit depth, Quantum Dot Color and Mini LED technology. Starting with the TCL 27R83U, this monitor has a 4K resolution, a 160Hz refresh rate, …

Recently, several complaints have been made about MSI motherboards, particularly the Z790 Tomahawk WiFi model, failing to turn on or experiencing frequent issues during POST. A tech YouTuber initially brought this issue to our attention, and MSI has now confirmed it, stating it was a manufacturing problem.  YouTuber Joshi Repair …

EK announced the release of the EK-Loop Thermal Paste NGP (5g), a thermal interface material designed for high-end components. This paste uses nano-grade particles to ensure efficient heat transmission between CPUs, GPUs, and other chipsets and their cooling solutions, such as water blocks and heatsinks. Built on Nano-Grade Particles (NGP) …

Intel's frame capture tool, PresentMon, has recently been updated to version 2.0. The new update brought some much-needed bug fixes, but more importantly, it introduced new features that enthusiasts were asking for. This updated version includes several new features, improvements, and fixes. One of the most exciting capabilities is the …

Sabrent has recently announced the expansion of its Rocket 4 SSD series with the new DRAM-less Rocket M.2 SSD. These new Rocket 4 SSDs will replace the phased-out Rocket 4 SSDs, which now only feature NAND chips on one side, making them more compatible with mobile devices. According to TechPowerUp, …

FarBridge and Gearbox Entertainment have partnered to present Homeworld: Vast Reaches, a new instalment in the Homeworld franchise that reimagines strategic space combat for Virtual and Mixed Reality.  In the Homeworld PC games, players assume the role of Fleet Command, a human commander in charge of a fleet of spacecraft. …

MSI is promoting a special spring offer that might interest you. For a limited time, when you purchase select MSI monitors, you'll receive a complimentary MSI Ergo Flex dual monitor arm to enhance the ergonomics of your setup.  Dual monitors provide extra screen space for multitasking, while monitor arms offer …