OCCT is now available for Linux. This marks the culmination of three years of development, primarily focused on overhauling the software's underlying infrastructure. This expansion opens up new testing possibilities across a broader range of hardware, including gaming handhelds running SteamOS. The Linux version of OCCT aims to replicate the …
Read More »AMD partners with Stability AI for faster, AMD-optimised AI models
AMD has launched a joint engineering partnership with Stability AI to create new models optimised for AMD hardware, improving performance by as much as 4.3x
Read More »be quiet! enters the peripheral space with launch of the Dark Mount, Light Mount and Dark Perk
be quiet! - known for its cases, power supplies, fans and coolers - has announced its entry into the peripheral space with the release of a trio of new products: the Dark Mount and Light Mount keyboards, as well as the Dark Perk mouse. KitGuru recently visited Hamburg to attend their launch event and to get a first-hand look at what we can expect.
Read More »Nvidia reveals plans to manufacture AI supercomputers and Blackwell GPUs in the US
Nvidia is looking to bring some of its manufacturing over to the US. Today, the company announced plans to begin building and testing its Blackwell GPUs at TSMC's plant in Arizona, and Nvidia AI supercomputers will begin being built at a facility in Texas. Teaming up with leading manufacturing partners, …
Read More »MSI bundles The Last of Us Part II with QD-OLED gaming monitors
MSI has another great game bundle available. This time around, MSI has partnered with PlayStation Studios to offer up free codes for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PC. These codes will be redeemable to those picking up an MSI QD-OLED gaming monitor. Those planning to buy a …
Read More »Endofry unveils airflow-focused Arx 500 Core chassis
Endorfy is back with a new case designed to make DIY PC building as easy as possible. The new Arx 500 Core chassis features numerous perforations to aid with airflow, and simple panel mounts for easy cleaning and maintenance.
Read More »HBO renews The Last of Us for Season 3 ahead of Season 2 premiere
We are just days away from the premiere of The Last of Us Season 2. The first season was a critical success and was well received by fans old and new. The second season has already begun receiving high-scoring reviews and now, HBO has confirmed plans for Season 3. Speaking …
Read More »Trade tariffs seemingly put a stop to Razer Blade laptop sales in the US
The US Administration has opted to place tariffs on many countries across the world. As a result, we've seen many products being pulled from sale. The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders were recently pulled in the US so Nintendo can assess the impact the new tariffs will have. Now, Razer has …
Read More »GPMI connector promises 192Gbps bandwidth and 480W power via a single cable
A new connection standard might be on the horizon. Developed by a consortium of Chinese companies, General Purpose Media Interface (GPMI) leverages USB Type-C and USB Type-B connectors to deliver high bandwidth for next-generation displays and integrated power delivery. As reported by HKEPC (via VideoCardz), GPMI is positioned as a …
Read More »Intel and TSMC reportedly forming an alliance
The ongoing saga of potential collaboration between Intel and TSMC has taken another turn, with a new report suggesting a “preliminary agreement” for a joint venture involving Intel's chip fabrication plants (fabs). This news, reported by The Information (via Reuters), revisits a familiar narrative. This latest development shares a bit …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077, FragPunk and more get DLSS 4 upgrade this week
Nvidia has announced the latest round of games to get DLSS 4 upgrades. This week, both Cyberpunk 2077 and FragPunk get updated to Nvidia's latest DLSS transformer AI models, and gain the ability to switch on Multi-Frame Generation.
Read More »Asus and Microsoft tease upcoming Xbox handheld
In recent weeks, we've heard rumblings about an upcoming Xbox handheld, in partnership with another big gaming brand. As rumours predicted, that brand appears to be Asus, with an Xbox branded version of the popular ROG Ally handheld.
Read More »Acer launches new Predator QD-OLED gaming monitors starting at £699
Acer is ending off the month with one more big launch. Today, Acer announced two new QD-OLED gaming monitors, offering 4K at 240Hz, and the other offering 1440p at 240Hz.
Read More »AMD completes acquisition of ZT Systems in push for data center dominance
AMD is growing today with the completion of another acquisition. Today, AMD announced that it has completed its acquisition of ZT Systems, a move intended to bolster AMD's presence and expertise in the booming AI market.
Read More »CyberPowerPC adds cost-effective RX 9070 series GPUs to Ultra XT Custom Gaming PC
AMD has released some great hardware to start off 2025. Gamers have been impressed by the performance of the new RX 9070 series graphics cards and on the CPU side, we have a new round of X3D chips on the market. Now, all of this hardware is available in CyberPowerPC's …
Read More »Acer slashes prices for laptops, Chromebooks, monitors and more
The Amazon Spring Sale is live and there are a ton of deals to be found on tech gear. Today, Acer has announced price cuts for a range of Chromebooks, Windows laptops and desktop PCs, covering everything from mainstream to gaming devices. On the gaming front, you can get an …
Read More »be quiet! unveils Light Wings Reverse Flow fans
The Light Wings case fans from be quiet! have become very popular thanks to ultra-quiet performance combined with ARGB lighting. Now, the Light Wings fans are available in Reverse Flow models, designed for cases with inverted layouts. The Light Wings Reverse and Light Wings LX Reverse continue be quiet!’s tradition …
Read More »Endorfy introduces five new lightweight LIV gaming mice
ENDORFY is not slowing down. Following the launch of the flagship LIV Plus Wireless mouse last year, five new models are now available on the market: the LIV Plus Wireless Onyx White, LIV Wireless Onyx White, LIV Wireless, LIV Onyx White, and LIV. All of them share the core features …
Read More »Biwin slashes SSD prices for Amazon Spring Sale
Spring has arrived and that means it's about time for another seasonal tech sale. This week, Biwin has slashed prices on a large range of SSDs, so you can make the jump to a speedy, high-capacity Gen 4 or Gen 5 SSD at a much lower price.
Read More »Netgear launches its most affordable WiFi 7 router yet – the Nighthawk RS100
WiFi 7 is becoming more affordable by the day. This week, Netgear is launching its most affordable WiFi 7 router yet, hitting the market at £129.99, adding a true entry-level option to their line-up.
Read More »Stormforce promises quality control improvements in statement to KitGuru
On Friday we published our review of the Stormforce Prism 1089 prebuilt gaming desktop. Unfortunately, we ran into issues with it pretty quickly in what can only be described as a quality control issue. A lack of care had been taken putting the system together. Now, Stormforce has acknowledged the issues and is looking to tighten things up before any more of these systems go out to paying customers.
Read More »MSI bundles Assassin’s Creed Shadows with gaming laptops, monitors and more
To celebrate the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows, MSI has now revealed its latest game bundle, offering up free codes for the game with purchases
Read More »Acer unveils six powerful new Chromebook Plus laptops
This week, Acer is launching six new powerful Chromebook Plus laptops, and a new Chromebook tablet.
Read More »PNY’s new M.2 2230 SSD aims to be the best upgrade for Steam Deck, ROG Ally and other handhelds
PNY is making a case for its new M.2 2230 SSD to be considered the go-to drive for anyone looking to upgrade their gaming handheld.
Read More »Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO
Intel has appointed Lip-Bu Tan, former Cadence CEO and Intel board member, to lead the company as it navigates increasing losses within its foundry division. This appointment follows Pat Gelsinger's recent departure as CEO, leaving a temporary leadership void filled by co-CEOs Michelle Johnston Holthaus and David Zinsner. Tan is …
Read More »Dutch etailer sends out long-awaited RTX 5090 after fake recall claim
Last week, a dutch etailer caused quite a stir after telling RTX 5090 pre-order customers that they would have to wait longer for their graphics cards to arrive. Despite having units in stock, the store claimed that Nvidia had issued a recall of RTX 50 GPUs. We were quickly able to establish that no such recall is or was taking place, and now, customers who have been kept waiting for over a month are starting to get their graphics cards.
Read More »Sapphire showcases new Edge+ VPR-5050 boards at Embedded World
Sapphire has unveiled its new Edge+ VPR-5050 Series mini-ITX motherboards for edge computing and industrial AI applications. These platforms, the Edge+ VPR-5050-MB and Edge+ VPR-5050A-MB, leverage AMD's Embedded+ architecture, combining the power of Ryzen Embedded V2748 processors with Versal AI Edge VE2302 adaptive SoCs.
Read More »Dutch Retailer talks to Kitguru and retracts ‘RTX 5090 recall’ claim
Earlier today, a KitGuru reader reached out to us to let us know about a rather bold claim from a retailer based in the Netherlands. Our reader Ben, who spent €3399 on an MSI RTX 5090 Suprim more than a month ago, was informed by the store that they would not receive their graphics card anytime soon due to a 'product recall'. Specifically, the claim was made that Nvidia had recalled a number of RTX 5090 graphics cards due to a potential fire hazard.
Read More »Sony now offers PS5 consoles, controllers and VR headsets on monthly contract
When Microsoft first launched the Xbox Series X/S consoles, it also introduced an option for customers to pay a smartphone-style monthly contract to obtain the console and two years of Game Pass for a monthly fee, rather than buying the console outright. Now, Sony has also adopted this idea for PS5, PS5 Pro, PS VR2, PS Portal and other products.
Read More »Intel expands Core Ultra 200 line-up and launches Assured Supply Chain program
Today, at MWC 2025, Intel unveiled its new lineup of Intel Core Ultra 200U, 200H, 200HX and 200S series processors, alongside the Intel Core Ultra 200V series. This expanded portfolio is aimed at ‘AI PCs' and businesses looking to improve compute performance, efficiency and manageability across desktop and mobile form factors. …
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