General Tech

MSI has cut prices across the board for its UK Spring sale, offering sizeable discounts across gaming monitors, as well as components like graphics cards, motherboards and power supplies.

Today Intel expanded its desktop CPU lineup with new Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 7 Plus processors. These new chips are supported on all existing 800-series chipset motherboards, but some models may require an update first. Today, ASRock is confirming its broad support for these new chips across its …

AOC is adding another compact and portable IPS monitor to its line-up. The new AOC 16T20E2 offers users an easily transportable display with wide viewing angles and accurate colours, ideal for multi-monitor work with a laptop.

Asus is celebrating 20 years of ROG with a series of giveaways and fan campaigns running over the next couple of months, offering players the chance to win hardware and even a trip to Taiwan.

ASRock has put its mark on the record books. This week, a new overclocking world record was achieved using an ASRock X870E Taichi OCF motherboard, along with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor. Professional overclocker Alex2305 used the hardware to set a new PCMark 10 Express benchmark world record, scoring …

Apple has launched the MacBook Neo, a new entry‑level laptop powered by the A18 Pro chip and priced from $599, positioning it as the company’s most affordable Mac to date.

Apple has launched a major update across its Mac lineup, introducing the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips alongside refreshed MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models. The new processors bring Apple’s Fusion Architecture, higher CPU and GPU performance, and expanded on‑device AI capabilities.

This week CyberPowerPC is launching a new range of pre-built PCs. The VIVID line-up is built around bold and colourful case designs from companies like Hyte, Thermaltake, Tryx and more. The spectrum of chassis options are paired up with high-end CPUs and GPUs to drive games at high refresh rates and resolutions.

Thermaltake is launching a new programme here in the UK - TT PowerCare. Through this new initiative, ThermalTake power supply buyers in the UK will be well looked after should something ever go wrong, thanks to a swift PSU replacement service to get your system back up and running.

Mobile World Congress is back this year, running from March 2nd to March 5th. In the lead-up, Fritz! is unveiling its new generation of routers, targeting 5G, WiFi 7 and fibre connections. We also get a sneak peek at their plans for WiFI 8.

Razer has expanded its creator webcam lineup with new Quartz and White colour options for the Kiyo V2 and Kiyo V2 X, giving streamers and professionals more ways to match their setups. The Kiyo V2 also adds AI Face Retouching through Camo Studio, offering real‑time smoothing that adapts to lighting …

A few months ago, AMD signed an agreement with OpenAI to supply GPUs for upcoming datacentre projects. Now, the company has also signed an agreement with Meta to deploy up to 6 Gigawatts of AMD Instinct graphics cards to power AI datacentres. The initial deployment will use a custom Instinct …

Today Sapphire is launching its latest all-white AM5 motherboard, the Pure X870A WiFi 7. Sporting a minimalist design and the full X870 chipset, the motherboard is poised as a high-end option for custom gaming PCs with the latest Ryzen CPUs. The Pure X870A WiFi 7 supports DDR5 memory up to …

ASML has reportedly achieved a critical breakthrough in its EUV lithography technology, boosting the power of its light source to 1000W. This leap from the current 600W standard is projected to increase per-machine chip output by 50% by the end of the decade, enabling foundries to process approximately 330 wafers …

MSI has started teasing a limited-edition graphics card collaboration with the popular fantasy anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, signalling another high-profile crossover. The announcement first appeared on MSI's official Chinese Bilibili accounts (via Ruby_Rapids), featuring imagery that confirms a partnership with the series' copyright holders. While the specific product has …

Lenovo has reportedly notified its channel partners that significant price increases are expected to hit its PC and server line-ups starting in March 2026. In a letter, North America channel chief Wade McFarland and regional president Ryan McCurdy confirmed that the company’s Intelligent Devices Group (IDG) and Infrastructure Solutions Group …

The technical picture for AMD's next-generation Medusa Point APUs is becoming clearer through recent Linux compiler activity. The emergence of the GFX1170 target, explicitly labelled as “RDNA 4m”, suggests AMD will finally bring FSR4 support to its APUs. As noted by Phoronix (via TechPowerUp), while technically part of the GFX11 …

AOC is adding another QD-OLED monitor to its line-up this week. The new 27-inch Q27G4ZD sits between the previous Q27G4ZDR and Q27G4SDR models, pairing a 280Hz refresh rate with DisplayHDR True Black and ultra-low 0.03ms response times.

Several years ago, Nvidia entered into an agreement to acquire ARM in a deal that, at the time, was worth $40 billion. Ultimately, regulators did not approve the merger and as a result, the deal fell apart. Now, Nvidia has sold its remaining $140M stake in the company, although it …

NZXT has introduced the H2 Flow Mini‑ITX case and the C850 SFX power supply, two compact components aimed at small form factor builders who want high‑end hardware support without moving to a larger chassis. On top of that, the company is also releasing a high-end limited‑run H2 Mini PC, although it will only be available in the US for now.

Alphacool has expanded its water‑cooling lineup with the Core Distro Plate V2, a redesigned distribution plate aimed at simplifying custom loop planning and installation. The updated model focuses on flexibility, offering a slimmer profile, revised port layout and an integrated drain port to support shorter tubing runs and easier maintenance.

In recent weeks, we've heard from one analyst that Sony is pushing back its next-gen PlayStation console plans due to the on-going RAM shortage. We have also heard from Nintendo's CEO about the possibility of a Switch 2 price hike due to rising component costs. Now, a new report claims …

At the latest IEM Katowice tournament, Acer provided competitors with Predator Orion 7000 gaming PCs to play on. Now that the event has come to an end, Acer is now shipping this PC to the masses with stock now available throughout the UK.  The Acer Predator Orion 7000 is a …

Thermal Grizzly has released the first public software suite for the WireView Pro II, alongside the first official firmware update. Both are optional, but together they enable full PC‑based configuration and data logging, expanding the device’s capabilities beyond the standalone hardware interface. Software version 1.0.5 provides full operating‑system integration, access …

Biostar has new UDIMM memory modules hitting the market. The new 16GB DDR5 kits are now shipping out, available with either 4800MHz or 5600MHz speeds, designed with a focus on stability and efficiency. Designed to support a wide range of PCs, the Biostar DDR5 16GB UDIMM memory aims to offer …

MSI has officially released MSI Afterburner 4.6.7 Beta 2, a major update that shifts the utility from a pure GPU tuning tool to a broader system health monitor. The update introduces native support for the upcoming flagship GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning series and debuts a monitoring tool to prevent hardware …

The G.Skill Annual OC World Cup returns at Computex 2026 with a $40,000 prize pool up for grabs. The top nine overclockers from the qualifying rounds will go head-to-head and we may see some records broken along the way.

The PC cooling market is reportedly bracing for a price adjustment. Alphacool and be quiet! have claimed that the rising cost of raw materials has reached a breaking point, with the former confirming that it will implement a 5% to 10% price increase across its product catalogue by the end …

In recent weeks there have been a number of user reports claiming that their AM5 CPUs died without warning. All of these reports had one thing in common - an ASRock motherboard. Now, ASRock has issued its first official statement on the matter.

The era of cheap, abundant RAM is ending, according to new analysis from data‑centre intelligence firm DC Byte. The analysts say memory prices are rising, availability is tightening, and AI workloads are now dictating how global supply is allocated, although consumer-facing companies can combat this with longer life cycles, software optimisation and careful planning.