We first heard about plans for a PS5 Pro last year, a more powerful model with a beefed up GPU for improved ray-tracing performance to sell alongside the standard PS5 system, which underwent a redesign late last year to introduce a detachable disc drive. The latest leak includes some extra details on specs, as well as some information on a new Super Resolution technology for improved visuals. 

Intel Application Optimisation is a tool designed to optimise the performance of specific games by using intelligent thread scheduling. While this tool has proven to significantly enhance performance in specific games, its list of supported games and CPUs has been limited. That is now changing, as Intel is adding 12 …

A team of expert overclockers from around the world have broken four world records with Intel's new Core i9-14900KS, including the world record for speed...

Gameloft, known for the development of various popular mobile games and Disney Dreamlight Valley, has recently announced a partnership with Hasbro to create a new Dungeons & Dragons game set in the Forgotten Realms universe. The game promises to be a combination of survival, life simulation, and action role-playing, focusing …

Zalman has recently launched the P30 Air Micro-ATX cases designed for maximum airflow. The case is available in two colours, black and white, and features panel perforations throughout the front panel and along the sides of the bottom half. The left panel covers only the top compartment, while the right …

Although Nvidia's Blackwell GPU line-up should be mostly similar to Ada in terms of memory specifications, the flagship seems to be the exception. Instead of a 384-bit memory bus like the one used on the AD102 GPU, the successor, the GB202, is expected to feature a 512-bit memory bus. Not …

While many case manufacturers have been using a two-sided tempered glass panel design, Jonsbo stands out as one of the select few to achieve a truly refined iteration of this design by using a single curved piece of glass (like the Montech King 95). This design approach removes the pillar …

We've seen plenty of PC hardware supply issues in recent years, in part due to crypto mining farms buying up large portions of available stock. This problem has resurfaced in 2024, but miners aren't buying up all the GPUs this time, instead their attention has turned to the Ryzen 9 …

Corsair has recently announced the new Hydro X custom cooling kit, the iCue Link XH405i RGB. Building on the success of their previous XH305i kits, Corsair has packed the XH405i RGB kit with a suite of cooling components enhanced with RGB lighting, supporting Corsair's iCue Link technology to create a …

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite is set to revolutionise the ultraportable notebook category by powering a new generation of Arm-powered Windows 11 devices. Designed to rival the Apple M3 processor, the Snapdragon X Elite SoC can also compete against Intel's and AMD's 15–30W x64 CPUs and, in some cases, outperform …

Microsoft recently released the new Agility Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.613, which comes with new features that enhance game development processes. One of the standout features is Work Graphs, which allows for CPU offloading and encourages the usage of GPU-driver rendering, enabling a GPU to produce work for itself on …

Last year, Logitech released its G Pro X Superlight 2 wireless gaming mouse with high hopes of outperforming its 2020 model. Although considered overall better than its predecessor, its polling rate didn't match similarly priced competitors.  Logitech (via TechPowerUp) has some great news for Pro X Superlight 2 users. Their …

Valve has announced that The International 2024, the biggest Dota 2 event of the year, will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, in September. This announcement is great news for fans in Europe who have not had the opportunity to visit The International since its inaugural edition in 2011, when it …

Resizable BAR is a useful feature that can improve GPU performance. The catch is that enabling it is restricted to newer-gen systems. On the Nvidia side, you need at least an RTX 30 series GPU to activate it, but a new mod will enable the use of ReBar on GTX …

Contrary to previous rumours, it looks like the memory buses of the Nvidia RTX 50 series won't be much different from what we've seen in the RTX 30 and 40 series. Based on recent reports, the flagship GB202 GPU will feature a 384-bit memory bus, just like its predecessors. However, …

It seems Intel Lunar Lake won't need hyper-threading to outperform its predecessors. According to a new report, the upcoming client platform is expected to deliver a significant 50% performance increase over Meteor Lake-U, at least based on the reported Cinebench R23 and Geekbench 5.4.5 multi-core results. Based on previous reports, …

A recent report claims Apple is working on a foldable 20.3-inch MacBook, with plans for mass production to commence in 2027. According to the report, this foldable MacBook is the only foldable device from Apple with a known development plan.  Although rumours about Apple's foldable MacBook have surfaced before, with …

MSI recently released BIOS upgrades for their Intel 700 and 600 series motherboards, offering a new option to deactivate the CEP (Current Excursion Protection) feature. By turning off this feature, CPUs can run at lower voltages and temperatures without sacrificing performance, which is great news for gamers and enthusiasts looking …

Following several other monitor sellers, Gigabyte is the latest vendor to extend the warranty of its QD-OLED gaming displays. Like others, Gigabyte is also extending the warranty of its QD-OLED gaming monitors to three years, giving users some extra peace of mind. After CES 2024, Asus announced an extension of …

The BAFTA Games Awards 2024 nominees have been announced, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 leads the pack with nominations in nine different categories. Other high achievers include Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. All four titles are also nominees for Best Game, …

AMD introduced FreeSync technology in 2015 as an alternative to Nvidia's G-Sync. Since its inception, FreeSync technology has been updated multiple times and upgraded with additional levels, including a dedicated tier for HDR displays. Recently, it received yet another update, raising the minimum requirements for monitors to be FreeSync certified. …

Nvidia has launched a new option for gamers who have yet to try the GeForce Now Ultimate tier. Instead of committing to a monthly subscription, users can now opt for Day Passes, which allow them to stream games for a day.  The Day Passes for the Priority and Ultimate levels …

Adata has announced that its new DDR5-8000+ memory modules will feature a new cooling solution to further reign in the temperatures high-speed DDR5 memory can reach. By applying ‘Thermal Coating' to its overclocked RAM modules and kits, Adata expects to see a noticeable 10% improvement in temperatures.  The new technology …

Intel's new desktop processor, the Core i9-14900KS, is set to launch soon. This will probably end up being the last high-end CPU for the LGA-1700 socket and the last desktop CPU to use Intel's previous naming scheme, as desktop CPUs will soon transition to Intel's new ‘Core Ultra' branding.. We …

With Amazon's Fallout TV show now just around the corner, Bethesda and Microsoft are gearing up their own Fallout promotions. Recently, the new Fallout Anthology set was officially announced, containing all the Fallout games released to date in one package. Now, Fallout themed options have been added to the Xbox …

Jonsbo has recently unveiled the N4 series MicroATX cases specifically designed for NAS setups. These cases stand out from the crowd, featuring natural wood panels on the front that remind us of the Fractal Design Terra. Available in two colours (black and white), these cases are aesthetically pleasing and practical. …

Following the introduction of a new set of AIOs, Arctic is now turning its attention to air coolers. To celebrate its 23rd anniversary, the company has launched the Freezer 36 at an exceptional price point, boasting improved performance and easier mounting than its predecessors. The Freezer 36 CPU coolers feature …

There is chatter that Nvidia is in the process of discontinuing the GTX 16 series of GPUs, bringing an end for the Turing generation and possibly marking the end of GTX graphics cards, as Nvidia now places far more focus on its RTX line-up.  Over at the Board Channels Forum …

DeepCool has launched the PL-D series of power supplies for system integrators and end-users. Available in models with up to 850 watts of power, the series offers great value, along with an upgrade to ATX 3.0 for new-gen systems. The PL-D series is designed to meet Intel's latest ATX 3.0 …

Intel has already shared some details about the upcoming Arrow Lake-S platform. We know this hybrid architecture will use a new desktop socket (LGA1851), which should be based on the forthcoming Intel 20A process node. However, recent reports suggest that while some will be, others will use a different node. …