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AIDA64 is used by enthusiasts and professionals alike to benchmark and monitor hardware. Usually a little while before major hardware launches, we'll see the software updated with support for upcoming CPUs and GPUs. With the latest AIDA64 Extreme update, we got exactly that, with support for Zen 4 CPUs being …

The same reviewer that brought us the performance figures of the Intel Core i9-13900K pre-production sample has now shared another analysis showing its gaming performance. While the upcoming 13th Gen processor doesn't make huge gains in average frame rates, it does make a noticeable difference to the minimum frame rate …

Recently, there have been rumours that Intel has a more powerful Arc GPU than the A770. Supposedly, the Arc A780 would the same GPU as the A770, but with higher clock speeds and 16GB of memory. While that would be nice, Intel has shot down the rumour, claiming that such …

Back in January, Thermaltake unveiled its first set of TOUGHRAM DDR5 memory. In the months since, the team has been working away on new and improved modules ahead of next-gen CPUs like Intel's Raptor Lake chips and AMD's Ryzen 7000 series. Today, Thermaltake is launching the new TOUGHRAM RC DDR5, …

An apparent presentation leak may have revealed Intel's pricing strategy for its upcoming A-series desktop graphics cards. So far, it looks like Intel's flagship A770 GPU will compete with the RTX 3060 Ti or RX 6650 XT in terms of price, coming in at under $400. 

Following Asus and ASRock, MSI is now also adding support for upcoming 13th Gen Core “Raptor Lake” processors to some of its existing 600-series motherboards. The respective BIOS update is already available for many models, and MSI will also support the new processors on mid-range H670, B660 and H610 motherboards, …

AMD has confirmed plans to launch its Ryzen 7000 series processors later this year and as the launch swiftly approaches, we are starting to see more leaks. This week, a benchmark leak appears to have revealed the Ryzen 5 7600X.  The entry shared by @TUM_APISAK shows the CPU was mounted …

After the success of the LS and AK series of CPU coolers, DeepCool has taken elements from both to form the new value-oriented LE and AG series CPU coolers, promising similar performance at a lower price point.  Compatible with Intel LGA 1700 and AMD AM4/AM5 platforms, the new LE and …

This week it was reported that Nvidia would be cutting the MSRP of its RTX 30 series graphics card. As it turns out, that's not true, but Nvidia is running promotional campaigns at the moment, which will see some GPUs sold at reduced prices for a limited time.  The initial …

Update – 04/08/22: Intel has since privatised the original video released a few weeks ago, replacing it with a new Arc A750 performance showcase with a few tweaks. You can find our story on the updated video, HERE.  (Original story – 15/07/22): Intel is finally starting to show off its …

Lian Li has been showing off the LANCOOL III in prototype form for a while, but now, the case is ready for its time in the spotlight. This month, Lian Li is launching the LANCOOL III, designed to provide more ventilation than previous models, as well as plenty of room …

Compared to PCIe 4.0 SSDs, the upcoming PCIe 5.0 storage devices will get hotter. Knowing that, cooler manufacturers have been developing solutions to handle the extra heat generated by these devices. TeamGroup, for example, has decided to add an SSD heatsink to the loop of an AIO CPU cooler, creating …

InWin has expanded its A-series of cases - literally!

Intel has scheduled an Innovation event for September 27th and 28th. According to Intel, the company will present new technologies from various fields, but it didn't specify which. However, considering the date, there's a good chance we'll hear something about Raptor Lake. Intel's upcoming Innovation conference will be held in …

Pre-production samples of the upcoming Intel Core i9-13900K have begun doing the rounds. Over in China, one reviewer with a sample ran multiple tests, comparing the early edition chip to the Core i9-12900KF. Overall, Raptor Lake seems to bring a big bump in multi-core performance compared to Alder Lake. The …

Back in 2018, Phanteks branched out with a secondary case brand called Metallicgear, aimed at delivering value-oriented cases. This year, Metallicgear is rebranding to MagniumGear and with that effort comes a new line-up of Neo series cases.  The new MagniumGear Neo Qube 2 and Neo Qube 2 IM (Infinity Mirror …

Thermaltake is expanding its AIO CPU cooler portfolio with the addition of the Floe Ultra RGB series. Available in 240mm and 360mm radiator sizes, the new Flow Ultra coolers also pack an LCD display on the pump, allowing users to display custom images or videos to further customise their PC …

Ever seen an external SSD with a touch screen before?

We've been patiently waiting for the launch of the Intel Arc A770M and A550M. The two GPUs are yet to be found in a laptop you can go out and buy, but the first 3DMark benchmark scores have now appeared online...

The Lian Li O11D series of cases has been incredibly popular in recent years, particularly amongst liquid cooling enthusiasts. This week, EK is launching the new EK-Quantum Reflection² Distro Plate for the O11D Mini, delivering an easy solution for those looking to build a smaller system with custom liquid cooling. …

The Intel Core i9-13900K has finally made its first appearance on Geekbench. In the entry, you can see the CPU operating frequency going as high as 5.7GHz, likely thanks to Thermal Velocity Boost technology. The Geekbench entry shared by Benchleaks shows the 24C/32T hybrid processor scoring pretty high in the …

Similar to the ASRock Intel 700-series motherboard line-up, the vendor's AMD 600-series motherboard range has also leaked, including upcoming X670E and B650 models.  VideoCardz was the first to share ASRock's AMD 600-series motherboard line-up, which, surprisingly, didn't include any X670 motherboards. However, the leak does include five X670E models – Taichi, Taichi …

Today we look at the latest flagship power supply from Corsair, priced at over £330

After finally enabling third-party PCIe 4.0 SSDs for PS5, Sony has now found a partner for the first PlayStation-licensed M.2 SSD for the console. The excellent WD_Black SN850 NVMe SSD is now making its way over to the PS5.  The new WD_Black SN850 NVMe SSD for PS5 Consoles fits within …

In recent months, we have been seeing a downward trend in GPU prices, as well as an uptick in retail availability. At this point, Nvidia's RTX 30 series graphics cards are readily available here in the UK, as well as competing cards from the AMD Radeon RX 6000 series.  Alongside …

After Sapphire's surprising announcement of the Radeon RX 6700, followed by AMD's official announcement of the GPU, the first samples have started to hit western markets, specifically in France and Spain. For now, there are only two listings, with pricing varying greatly. Up to now, the Radeon RX 6700 was …

A leaker previously known for revealing specs for AMD's next-gen EPYC processors has now shared photos of what appear to be legitimate engineering samples, although they didn't survive very long and apparently burned out as soon as the user tried to boot a machine with them.  Prominent leaker Yuuki_Ans was …

Leakers are claiming to have new information on AMD's next generation of EPYC processors. According to a leaked table, the EPYC 9000 series will feature SKUs with up to 96 ‘zen 4' cores. The specifications shared by YuuKi_Ans (via VideoCardz) shows the EPYC 9654P as the flagship, packing 96 cores …

With more DDR5-compatible platforms coming out later this year, Teamgroup is expanding its memory line-up with the new T-Create DDR5 memory DIMM and SO-DIMM modules, covering both desktops and laptops.  Starting with the DIMM modules, Teamgroup T-Create DDR5 Classic look like the DDR4 counterpart but is much faster, delivering 16GB …

AMD has been developing exclusive Ryzen chips for select PC OEMs, like Lenovo. These Ryzen Pro processors use Microsoft's Pluton security chip, although it seems that Pluton does limit OS compatibility, limiting these processors to the Windows OS.  Matthew Garret (via Phoronix), a Linux security specialist, wanted to analyse the …