Someone with early access to the upcoming Intel Core i9-11900KF stress tested it using a 360mm AIO CPU cooler. At stock settings, with an all-core frequency of 4.8GHz, the images shared by the user show the processor hitting 98ºC while under load.
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The Gaming OC is the first custom RX 6900 XT we have reviewed, but how does it perform?
Read More »Intel Tiger Lake-H45 to launch in Q2, according to XMG
Since Intel's announcement of Tiger Lake-H45, we have been wondering when the company will release its planned 8-core SKUs. Thanks to an XMG representative, we now have a fairly trustworthy source sharing a possible release date, stating that laptops powered by Intel Tiger Lake-H45 will be available in Q2 2021. …
Read More »Updated Tesla Model S infotainment system to feature a 10 TFLOP Navi 23 GPU
Alongside the announcement of the redesigned Tesla Model S and X, the company showcased the redesigned interior of these cars. From all the new bells and whistles coming with the new Tesla cars, the one that stood out from the rest is the new infotainment system, featuring 10 TFLOPs of …
Read More »Corsair launches MP600 CORE, PRO and PRO Hydro X Edition PCIe 4.0 SSDs
Corsair is kicking off 2021 strong with two new PCIe 4.0 SSDs. Today marks the launch of the Corsair MP600 CORE, MP600 PRO and the MP600 PRO Hydro X Edition for liquid-cooled setups. The MP600 CORE offers up to 4,950MB/sec sequential read and 3,950MB/sec sequential write speeds, while the MP600 …
Read More »MSI chart confirms the specifications of Intel’s 11th Gen Core “K” processors
A chart from MSI confirming the specifications of the upcoming Rocket Lake-S processors has been leaked. The chart appears to be part of a 500-series motherboard presentation and contains the core configuration, operating frequencies, L3 cache, and TDP of Intel's 11th Gen Core “K” processors. As per the leaked chart …
Read More »Graphics cards prices may increase once again in February
Getting the latest graphics card from Nvidia and AMD at MSRP might get more difficult soon. According to a new rumour, the pricing of GDDR5 and GDDR6 memory will increase, affecting the retail price of most graphics cards starting next month. New generation graphics cards have faced tough times since …
Read More »Ryzen 9 5980HS Hands-On: ROG Flow X13 Performance & Throttling
The eight-core, sixteen-thread Ryzen 9 5980HS is a performance monster in its 35W TDP mode, but there are some quirky clock speed and throttling behaviours with the Flow X13 laptop. Let’s have a closer look...
Read More »TeamGroup introduces the world’s first DDR5 SO-DIMMs
Besides manufacturing the first DDR5 SO-DIMMs, TeamGroup also expects to be the “first to take Intel and AMD’s new platform validation tests”...
Read More »AMD ‘Nashira Summit’ GPU found in Ashes Of The Singularity database
A Nashira Point GPU has been spotted in the Ashes Of The Singularity benchmark database. This isn't the first time we see the term “Nashira” being used in the codename of an AMD GPU, but it's not clear if it's the same as the one found in the USB certification …
Read More »Win one of two DeepCool hardware bundles this month! (closed)
We are back with another giveaway this month! We have teamed up with DeepCool to offer not one, but TWO hardware bundles, each consisting of a case, CPU cooler, PSU and a set of fans. What's more, this competition is open worldwide!
Read More »Intel launches Iris Xe desktop graphics cards for OEMs
Intel has officially entered the dedicated desktop graphics market by partnering up with AiBs to produce discrete Iris Xe graphics cards for OEMs. The Intel Iris Xe is based on the Xe-LP architecture, featuring 80 EUs (Execution Units), 4GB of LPDDR4X memory across a 128-bit memory bus, and PCIe 4.0 x4. With …
Read More »Kolink launches Void X case with infinity mirror ARGB front panel
Kolink has another new case prepared for early 2021. The new Kolink Void X aims to set itself apart from the competition with a striking front panel design with ARGB infinity mirror panels. The Void X also boasts impressive hardware support, including dual-radiators, vertical GPU mounting, up to E-ATX motherboards …
Read More »Silverstone launches fanless NJ700 Nightjar PSU with 80 Plus Titanium certification
SilverStone is introducing a new model to the NightJar series of fanless PSUs. The new NJ700 is an 80 Plus Titanium certified power supply, featuring a modular design with a 700W capacity and 0dBA acoustics. Besides the 80 Plus Titanium certification, this PSU is also certified with Cybenetics Titanium and …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5000 “Cezanne” mobile CPU architecture gets new details
More details about the upcoming AMD Ryzen 5000 mobile processors have surfaced through a leaked presentation. Besides describing the improvements coming with the new architecture, this presentation also includes comparisons between the Ryzen 5000H APUs and the currently available mobile APUs and CPUs from AMD and Intel. Besides the leaked slides …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3060 and 3070 Mobile 3DMark Time Spy scores leaked
3DMark Time Spy scores of the upcoming RTX 3060 and 3070 Mobile GPUs have surfaced. These GPUs will be featured in multiple mid/high-range gaming laptops in February, but thanks to this leak, we get our first glimpse of their performance before their launch.
Read More »Intel Alder Lake SKUs unveiled in SiSoftware Sandra, launch tipped for September 2021
Thanks to a new leak, we now know even more about Intel's upcoming Alder Lake-S series of CPUs. These processors aren't due out until the second half of 2021, but SiSoftware Sandra has been updated with support for the full stack of Alder Lake CPUs. In addition to this, the …
Read More »Intel Core i7-11375H and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS benchmarked in Geekbench 5
Once again, the Geekbench 5 database is giving us a glimpse of what to expect from Intel and AMD's upcoming processors. This time, the two CPUs spotted in the database were the Intel Core i7-11375H and the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS, with Intel coming out ahead in single-core and AMD's …
Read More »First listings of the Nvidia RTX 3060 suggest prices well above MSRP
During CES 2021, Nvidia announced the RTX 3060 graphics card, scheduled for a late February release. While Nvidia set the MSRP of this GPU at $329, early listings for board partner cards indicate that pricing will be significantly higher than that at launch.
Read More »Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 1TB SSD Review
The Rocket 4 Plus is the first PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD we've seen that uses the next-gen Phison E18 controller
Read More »Intel is already shipping Rocket Lake and Ice Lake processors, Alder Lake on track for 2021
Intel just had its Q4 earnings call and during its presentation, the current CEO of Intel, Bob Swan, and the upcoming CEO, Pat Gelsinger, gave shareholders updates on the status of several upcoming CPU launches. First of all, Intel CEO, Bob Swan, has confirmed that the company has already started to …
Read More »Raijintek introduces the small tower Eleos RBW CPU cooler
Raijintek is adding a new CPU cooler to its portfolio this month. The new compact Eleos RBW CPU cooler features a 92mm fan, ARGB lighting, and a cover on top of the heatsink to enhance its aesthetics. The 92mm EOS 9 RBW ADD-1 PWM ARGB fan paired with the Eleos RBW …
Read More »Intel Core i9-11900K and Core i7-11700K spotted on Geekbench 5 database
Intel's upcoming Rocket Lake-S processors are beginning to appear in benchmark databases. This time around, the processors spotted were the Core i9-11900K and the Core i7-11700K, both in the Geekbench 5 database. Both the Intel Core i9-11900K and the Core i7-11700K are 8C/16T processors with a 125W TDP that are expected …
Read More »Nvidia confirms changes to Max-Q laptop GPU branding
Update (22/01/21): Earlier this week, Nvidia began changing some of the messaging around Max-Q, planning to drop the GPU differentiating moniker for the upcoming RTX 30 GPUs for laptops. Nvidia already got in touch with us once to explain this, stating that Max-Q has grown “beyond only GPU optimisations”. Now …
Read More »Gabe Newell explains on-going Valve Index supply issues
The Valve Index first launched in June 2019 and ever since then, it has been in high demand. That demand only grew in 2020 with the release of Half-Life Alyx, which is said to be the best single-player VR game made to date. Unfortunately, supply has not been able to …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX tops the laptop and portable CPU ranking on PassMark
The PassMark CPU Mark ranking for laptop and portable CPUs has a new entry in the number one spot. The Ryzen 9 5900HX is the new number one laptop CPU in the PassMark CPU Mark benchmark rankings.
Read More »Asus to launch ROG Ryujin II 240 CPU cooler with a 3.5-inch display
Asus is readying up a successor to its ROG Ryujin AIO CPU cooler. The new ROG Ryujin II 240 is fairly similar to its predecessor with one key difference – a massive 3.5-inch LCD screen on top of the pump. Featuring a 240mm radiator and 2x 120mm fans, the upcoming …
Read More »Apple reportedly planning a niche VR headset launch for 2022
We've known for quite some time now that Apple is working on its own Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality hardware behind the scenes. It looks like the company's first consumer product in this segment is starting to take shape – with reports indicating this week that Apple will be launching …
Read More »Corsair launches Vengeance RGB Pro SL memory kits with ten-zone RGB lighting
Corsair is adding to its extensive line-up of DDR4 memory this week with the new VENGEANCE RGB PRO SL series. The Vengeance RGB Pro SL DDR4 memory kits will initially be available in speeds of up to 3600MHz and in capacities ranging up to 128GB. The Vengeance RGB Pro SL …
Read More »The IceGiant ProSiphon Elite is finally available starting this month
Back in late 2019, we first heard about the IceGiant ProSiphon Elite CPU cooler. Using a unique design with powerful fans. In 2020 we saw and tested a prototype version of this cooler with an AMD Ryzen Threadripper processor. Now in 2021, the ProSiphon Elite is officially ready for the …
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