Besides TSMC and its own foundries, Intel may have a new production source for its chips. A new report claiming the blue team is in conversation with Samsung has emerged, as the CEOs of the two companies met this past Monday...
Read More »Sharkoon’s new TK5M RGB case brings RGB and airflow in an affordable package
Sharkoon has introduced a new compact ATX case that offers good airflow, an impressive RGB lighting system, and all the connectivity you'll need to connect peripherals and other devices. Named TK5M RGB, Sharkoon's latest case comes with 3x pre-installed 120mm RGB fans in the front to pull in air from …
Read More »Nvidia and AMD graphics card prices declined again this month
As June approaches, graphics cards are becoming cheaper by the week. Since the last price analysis shared, Nvidia graphics card prices have been reduced by six percentage points, and AMD graphics card prices have decreased by five percentage points compared to the previous month. The latest 3DCenter European GPU market analysis …
Read More »Nvidia reportedly launching RTX 4090 first, followed by RTX 4080 and 4070
We're still waiting for Nvidia to confirm its next-gen RTX GPUs, which are expected to arrive before the end of this year. According to the latest rumours, we should see the first RTX 40 series graphics cards in August, with the RTX 4090 coming first, followed by the RTX 4080 …
Read More »Nvidia GeForce GTX 1630 reportedly pushed to June
Previous reports claimed Nvidia would announce and release the new entry-level GTX 1630 this month, but that's no longer the case. A new report states the launch has been pushed to June 15th, so it seems we'll have to wait a little longer to see if the rumours are true. …
Read More »Phison showcases SSD using its new PCIe 5.0 storage controller
The era of PCIe 5.0 storage is approaching. Intel Alder Lake already supports such devices, and with the Raphael platform, AMD-based systems will also be able to use them. With the foundations almost set, it's time for the PCIe controller manufacturers to make their solutions available to SSD makers. One …
Read More »AyaNeo details Air and Air Pro consoles and new Air Plus model with a ‘Mendocino’ APU
AyaNeo has a string of new portable gaming systems on the way. This week, the company revealed new details for its Air and Air Pro consoles, and also announced the new Air Plus model, which will feature AMD's recently announced and upcoming ‘Mendocino' APU. AyaNeo has recently announced the Air …
Read More »Intel H610/Q670 motherboards will support Raptor Lake and up to DDR5-5200 memory
MiTAC, a motherboard manufacturer, may have just confirmed some rumours regarding Raptor Lake-S. As per the spec sheet of one of its motherboards, the 600-series will support Raptor Lake chips with DDR5-5200 memory. The MiTAC PH12ADI Mini-ITX industrial motherboard's spec sheet spotted by @momomo_us reveals what we've been hearing for …
Read More »Intel to launch Raptor Lake desktop and first Sapphire Rapids chips in October
Late 2022 is shaping up to be quite busy for new PC hardware. Besides the next generation of Nvidia and AMD graphics cards, Intel is also expected to launch its Raptor Lake desktop processors and the first Sapphire Rapids HEDT CPUs. According to ECSM_Official (via Wccftech), Intel delayed the release …
Read More »MSI is launching an Assassin’s Creed Valhalla-themed RTX 3080 Suprim X
The MSI Suprim card series will be receiving a new addition to the line-up. In partnership with Ubisoft, MSI will launch an Assassin's Creed Valhalla-themed RTX 3080 Suprim X graphics card. If you know the MSI Suprim graphics cards, the Assassin's Creed Valhalla special edition GPU won't surprise you. The …
Read More »Star Wars Jedi: Survivor announced with 2023 release date
After months of rumours regarding the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order sequel, Respawn has finally pulled the curtain on its upcoming action-adventure title. Named Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Respawn's new Star Wars game has been confirmed to be coming in 2023. Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC next …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7000 series chips will have a maximum TDP of 170W after all
A few days ago, AMD stated that Ryzen 7000 series chips would come with a maximum PPT of 170W, which would translate into a maximum TDP of 125W. Since then, AMD has corrected itself. As it turns out, Ryzen 7000 processors will have a maximum PPT of 230W and a …
Read More »The Ayn Loki is looking like a great Steam Deck alternative
Steam Deck rivals have been popping up quite frequently, but the Ayn Loki seems to have a lot of the competition beat. Based on pricing and overall spec, the Loki may be the best alternative to the Deck so far. As shared by Retro Dodo (via VideoCardz), Ayn is working …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 7000 GPUs might support DisplayPort 2.0
Although the DisplayPort 2.0 was created in 2016, there are still no products using the standard. However, that may change soon, as AMD is apparently working on implementing support for the standard on the upcoming Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards. As spotted by @Kepler_L2 (via VideoCardz), someone has recently …
Read More »The Streacom DA6 case takes the open-frame concept to a new level
Streacom is known for its unique case designs. That trend continues with the new DA6 series, based on the company's DB4 cases. The new series consists of two open-frame SFF chassis with a vertical orientation – the standard DA6 and the slightly taller DA6XL. The two cases are very similar …
Read More »LG shows off new line-up of 4K gaming monitors
LG is preparing to launch three new UltraGear gaming monitors in the coming months, including one high-refresh OLED model, as well as two Nano IPS displays. Starting with the 32GQ850, this monitor uses a Nano IPS panel with ATW (Advanced True Wide) Polarizer for more realistic colours. Thanks to its …
Read More »TeamGroup launches 6600MHz and 6000MHz DDR5 memory kits
Memory vendors have been expanding their DDR5 memory line-ups, and TeamGroup is no exception. Alongside Computex this week, TeamGroup is launching two new T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 memory kits clocked at over 6,000MHz The new T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 modules feature the same 120° wide-angle RGB heat spreader with customisable RGB, …
Read More »Ryzen 7000 processor revealed in deleted MSI video
AMD recently shared more details about the Ryzen 7000 series and AM5 platform, both of which are set to launch in Q3 this year. We've only seen a render of what the new IHS design looks like for the new chips, which is markedly different from previous AMD processors, but …
Read More »AMD has an alternative to XMP 3.0 for high-speed DDR5 memory
In the weeks leading up to and during Computex, there have been many briefings, keynotes and presentations. In one presentation, MSI appears to have confirmed AMD EXPO, a new feature coming to the AM5 platform to offer improved memory speeds and compete with Intel's XMP 3.0. The MSI presentation slide, …
Read More »Apacer and Zadak announce the first consumer PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSDs
The PCIe 5.0 storage era is upon us, with both Intel and AMD platforms set to support the new standard before the end of this year. At Computex this week, the first consumer PCIe 5.0 SSD was announced, promising speeds of up to 13,000 MB/s. Apacer and its gaming-focused subsidiary, …
Read More »AMD announces Smart Access Storage technology at Computex 2022
Following on from recent reports, AMD has confirmed Smart Access Storage technology during Computex 2022. The feature will use the DirectStorage API to help reduce load times and improve performance. AMD Smart Access Storage (SAS) uses Microsoft's DirectStorage API to reduce game loading time when gaming on AMD compatible hardware. …
Read More »Intel will share more about Meteor and Arrow Lake processors at Hot Chips
This year's Hot Chip Symposium schedule has been published, and there are some pleasant surprises. Besides AMD, Tesla and Nvidia, Intel will also hold various presentations to share details about its upcoming products, including the Meteor and Arrow Lake chips. Due to the pandemic, Hot Chips 34 will be held …
Read More »AMD “Mendocino” APUs promise performance and efficiency gains for mainstream laptops
AMD didn't just share details on its upcoming Ryzen 7000 series processors and AM5 motherboards at Computex, the company also gave us a sneak peek at upcoming APUs for laptops. Codenamed “Mendocino”, these new APUs aim to bring more performance and battery life to low-cost, mainstream laptops. Interestingly, the new …
Read More »Nvidia to launch liquid-cooled A100 graphics accelerator
Nvidia's Computex keynote is coming up soon and it looks like one of the upcoming announcements has leaked ahead of time. A new leak has shown a new version of Nvidia's flagship A100 GPU, this time with liquid cooling. A source speaking with VideoCardz shared what appears to be the main …
Read More »New patent suggests AMD is working on an auto-overclocking tool for memory
With the DDR5 generation upon us, AMD is looking to boost its support for high-performance memory. According to newly discovered patent filings, one of the ideas AMD is testing is an auto-overclocking tool for memory, which would make obtaining faster speeds more convenient for users. AMD filed the patent (via …
Read More »Fractal Design launches RGB and Lite variants of the Meshify 2
The award-winning Fractal Design Meshify 2 series has received new models, bringing three new variants of the case to market, including a new ‘Lite' version. Available in black (light tint tempered glass) and white (clear tint tempered glass), the new Meshify 2 RGB cases are much like the standard Meshify …
Read More »Samsung unveils Odyssey Neo G7 and G4 monitors at Computex 2022
At Computex 2022, Samsung is introducing three new monitors – the new 25 and 27-inch G4 monitors, as well as the Odyssey Neo G7, a “cut-down” version of the Odyssey Neo G8 with a 165Hz refresh rate. Both the G4 monitors have the same specifications, except that one has a …
Read More »AMD will likely show the first AM5 X670 and B650 motherboards at Computex 2022
In the last few days, there have been a lot of rumours about AMD's 600-series motherboards, with reports claiming we would see new X670 and B650 boards at Computex 2022. Now, just ahead of AMD's keynote, details about X670 motherboards from vendors like ASRock and Asus have emerged online. Earlier …
Read More »Gigabyte’s Project Stealth DIY PC includes an RTX 3070 with hidden power connectors
Gigabyte has partnered with Maingear to create the new Project Stealth PC assembly kit, including a motherboard, graphics card, and case exclusive to this bundle. However, these are not like other Gigabyte components available at retailers, as they were designed to reduce cable clutter and simplify the installation process. Most …
Read More »Nvidia GTX 1630 specs emerge ahead of imminent release
This week, rumours of a new Nvidia GeForce graphics card began doing the rounds, claiming that a GTX 1630 would be launching soon. We didn't have much more information at the time, but just one day later, we have news on specifications and release date. According to VideoCardz, the Nvidia …
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