A new leak detailing some specifications of the Intel Xe-HPG (DG2) graphics card line-up has surfaced. As per the leak, the Intel Xe-HPG series will feature 6 models, starting with a 96 EU GPU with 4GB of GDDR6 memory, up to a 512 EU GPU with 16GB of GDDR6 memory. This …
Read More »Viewsonic announces VX3276-2K-MHD-72 monitor featuring SuperClear IPS technology
Viewsonic has announced a new 32-inch monitor – the VX3276-2K-MHD-72. Featuring a SuperClear IPS panel, HDR10 compatibility and a frameless slim design, the VX3276-2K-MHD-72 appears to be an elegant monitor with a decent set of features. The SuperClear IPS panel used on the VX3276-2K-MHD-72 has a WQHD resolution, up to 75Hz refresh rate, and a …
Read More »Lenovo shows off Radeon RX 6800 XT and RX 6900 XT Legion Edition custom graphics cards
Lenovo has presented its own custom Radeon RX 6800 XT and RX 6900 XT graphics cards. It's unclear if Lenovo will launch this graphics card in the retail market, but in the announcement, the manufacturer stated that the Radeon RX 6800 XT and RX 6900 XT Legion Edition graphics cards will …
Read More »Nvidia introduces Resizable BAR support on RTX 30 series laptop GPUs and RTX 3060
Nvidia has added support for Resizable BAR on RTX 30 series laptop GPUs and RTX 3060 desktop graphics cards. Support for the remaining Nvidia RTX 30 series cards will come in late March. Owners of RTX 30 series laptops and RTX 3060 desktop graphics cards will have to install the latest Game …
Read More »Gigabyte launches Aorus Waterforce X Series AIO liquid coolers
Gigabyte is expanding its portfolio of CPU cooling solutions with Aorus Waterforce X Series AIO liquid coolers. Capable of handling AMD and Intel flagship processors, this series of water coolers will consist of three different models: the X 360, the X 280, and the X 240. Designed to withstand the heat …
Read More »Samsung to release Exynos laptop with AMD graphics in 2021
AMD and Samsung have been working together on a mobile GPU for quite some time. Earlier this year, Samsung gave an update on the development of this GPU, stating that it would feature in the next flagship Exynos SoC, but it didn't detail how it would be used. Back then, …
Read More »Intel Rocket Lake-S CPU pre-orders to start on March 16th
Intel Rocket Lake-S processors will reportedly be available for pre-order starting on the 16th of March, with the first units set to ship to customers two weeks later. Additionally, Intel’s chief performance strategist stated that the Rocket Lake-S flagship processor will offer 11% faster storage performance than the Ryzen 9 5950X. According …
Read More »Gigabyte introduces triple-fan Aorus RTX 3060 Elite graphics card
Gigabyte is about to launch its Aorus RTX 3060 Elite featuring a “Neonpunk” design, a triple-fan cooler, screen cooling, and dual BIOS. This is set to be Gigabyte's fastest Aorus RTX 3060 in terms of factory overclock. The triple-fan cooling system consists of 3x 80mm fans lubricated with graphene nano …
Read More »AMD to announce Radeon RX 6700 XT 3rd March
AMD confirmed it will be presenting new RX 6000 graphics cards on the 3rd of March at 16:00 PM GMT. During the announcement, we expect to see AMD detailing the Radeon RX 6700 series GPUs, including specs and pricing.
Read More »Lenovo introduces the ThinkStation P40w-20 with Intel AMT
The Lenovo ThinkStation P40w-20 monitor is the world's first Thunderbolt 4 professional monitor supporting Intel Active Management Technology. With an ultrawide aspect ratio, the 40-inch panel of the ThinkStation P40w-20 allows users to increase their productivity thanks to the enormous display area it offers. Featuring a 40-inch WLED IPS panel with …
Read More »bequiet! launches Dark Power 12 series power supplies
bequiet! is launching three new Dark Power 12 power supplies. Available with 750W, 850W, and 1000W, the Dark Power 12 PSUs feature an 80 PLUS Titanium certification, a 135mm cooling fan, modular design, and a switch to change between multi-rail and single-rail. Unlike the Dark Power 12 Pro models, the Dark Power …
Read More »Google and Intel partner up to accelerate the implementation of 5G networks
Google and Intel are teaming up to co-develop new architectures and solutions for CSPs to accelerate the implementation of 5G networks across the globe. Google and Intel will help partners to plan, test and deploy the technology and infrastructure needed to deliver a cloud-native 5G network for consumer and enterprise-grade products. …
Read More »Early Nvidia RTX 3060 benchmarks appear in Ashes of the Singularity database
The RTX 3060 is just a couple of days away from launch and as a result, early performance benchmarks are being posted fairly frequently. The latest tests show RTX 3060 performance in Ashes of the Singularity, giving us a glimpse at how the new card compares to its predecessor, as …
Read More »Intel Core i5-11400 benchmark shows 35% single-core performance improvement over predecessor
The latest Rocket Lake-S benchmark leak has arrived. This time around, a new Geekbench 5 entry was found for the Intel Core i5-11400, which appears to have a whopping 35 percent single-core performance improvement over its 10th Gen equivalent. As shared by @BenchLeaks, the Geekbench 5 database entry for the …
Read More »HyperX launches the Alloy Origins 60 compact mechanical keyboard
HyperX is bolstering its gaming peripheral portfolio with a compact, 60% form factor mechanical keyboard. The new HyperX Alloy Origins 60 will feature HyperX's own Red switches, RGB backlit keys, and double-shot PBT keycaps. Measuring in at 296 x 105.5 x 36.9mm, the compact Alloy Origins 60 occupies considerably less …
Read More »BenQ Mobiuz EX3415R packs a 34-inch IPS panel and 144Hz refresh rate
BenQ has briefly put the product page of the upcoming BenQ Mobiuz EX3415R online, but it has since been removed. Nonetheless, it was online long enough to be stored in Google's cache, giving us “early access” to its specifications. The BenQ Mobiuz features a 34-inch panel (21:9) with a 1900R curvature, …
Read More »AMD asks for feedback to resolve USB disconnection issues on 500-series motherboards
Some users are reporting that their USB devices are getting random disconnects when connected to 500-series motherboards. AMD has acknowledged these issues and is now looking for help from the community to solve them. The u/AMDOfficial post on AMD's subreddit has already been commented on by multiple users reporting their problems …
Read More »AMD is reportedly launching two variants of the Radeon RX 6700 XT
AMD is allegedly preparing to launch two variants of the Radeon RX 6700 XT. Expected to release at the same time, the two variants of the card will feature different TGPs and presumably clock speeds. An April launch date is also hinted at.
Read More »Synology launches SNV3000 series M.2 NVMe SSDs and 10/25GbE NICs
Synology has released two new enterprise-grade M.2 NVMe SSDs for data caching and two high-bandwidth NICs to increase the performance of its NAS storage solutions. Available with 800GB of storage capacity both the SNV3400-800G and the SNV3500-800G are used for caching large data sets, increasing the performance of HDD-based arrays …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3060 hash rate reduction is ‘not just a driver thing’
Nvidia had a fairly big announcement this week, revealing plans to limit the mining hash rate of the RTX 3060 to discourage cryptominers from buying up GeForce GPUs intended for the gaming market. At the time, we knew that this limit would be introduced in the RTX 3060 drivers, but …
Read More »Intel Core i5-11600K surfaces on Geekbench 5 database
Until now, the only Rocket Lake-S processors spotted on benchmark databases have been Core i7 and i9 processors, but that has changed this week with the first Core i5 entry appearing on Geekbench 5. The new entry details the Intel Core i5-11600K, giving us some early performance numbers to compare against the competition.
Read More »Lian Li announces new cases and fans at 2021 Digital Expo
During Lian Li 2021 Digital Expo, the case manufacturer presented us with four new cases, the new UNI FAN AL120 and AL140, the O11D Mini Snow Edition, a new O11D Mini bundle including SFF power supplies, and pricing and availability details of the Odyssey X chassis. Starting with the Q58, this …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT reportedly launching on March 18th
It looks like the next batch of Radeon GPUs are launching in one month's time...
Read More »Apple looking for engineers to develop 6G wireless systems
With 5G slowly getting worldwide coverage, Apple is already working on its successor. According to new job listings on their website, the company plans to develop its own 6G technology, making it increasingly more independent from other partners. The company has posted new job positions (via Bloomberg) to hire 5G/6G wireless system …
Read More »Pixio announces PX259 Prime gaming monitor with 280Hz refresh rate
Pixio is about to launch a new 280Hz gaming monitor. The PX259 Prime gaming monitor is “designed for pro play” and features a low response time, anti-tearing technology and eye care features, allowing users to play comfortably during long sessions. The Pixio PX259 Prime features an IPS (AH-VA) panel with …
Read More »MSI B560 and H510 motherboard pricing has been revealed
During a streaming event, MSI has shown the MSRP of the upcoming B560 and H510 motherboards. Aimed at themid-range and entry-level markets, the new motherboards will support both Intel 10th Gen Core and 11th Gen Core processors. According to what was shown on MSI Insider Show, the B560 motherboards will be …
Read More »Samsung introduces HBM-PIM – the world’s first HBM with artificial intelligence
Samsung has announced a new type of HBM. Named HBM-PIM, this is the world's first High Bandwidth Memory integrated with artificial intelligence processing power. Featuring a processing-in-memory design, HBM-PIM is aimed at data centre use, HPC systems, and AI-enabled mobile applications.
Read More »Intel Alder Lake CPUs to bring up to 20% IPC increase
We are still quite far away from the launch of Intel Alder Lake CPUs, but early leaks keep coming. The latest leak comes from an alleged Intel presentation slide, detailing that Alder Lake CPU cores will feature a "20% single-threaded uplift" in performance compared to some previous architectures. Alder Lake also apparently boasts double the multi-thread performance of Tiger Lake-U.
Read More »Microsoft is launching an Xbox Wireless Headset with Dolby Atmos support
Microsoft has announced a new wireless headset for Xbox consoles, mobile, and PC. The Xbox Wireless Headset is set for release in March, bringing what the company calls the “future of gaming audio”. The Xbox Wireless Headset is a competitively priced audio solution packed with features, including low latency lossless audio, …
Read More »SSDs outsold HDDs for the first time in 2020
New statistics show that SSDs outsold traditional hard drives for the first time in 2020. While SSDs may have sold more units though, HDDs still take the crown for total storage. According to the statistics from Trendfocus (via Storage Newsletter), SSD sales have increased by almost 21% in 2020 (333.12M) …
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