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We check out our first custom RTX 3060 Ti graphics card - the Palit GamingPro OC

Back when AMD announced Smart Access Memory, it was said that only Zen3 processors would support it. Contrary to this, Asus and MSI were able to make it work on systems using AMD 400-series and 500-series motherboards equipped with Zen and Zen2 processors. Back when AMD said Smart Access Memory …

MSI is about to launch an RTX 3090 cooled by a blower-type solution named RTX 3090 Aero. Similar in design to the reference Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 card, the RTX 3090 Aero cools the GPU by blowing air through a large heatsink, which is then expelled from the I/O panel. …

Following the discontinuance of the 9th Gen Core processors, the 5-month-old Intel 10th Gen Core KA “Avengers” processors launched to promote Square Enix's Marvel's Avengers have also been discontinued. This includes the Core i5-10600KA, the Core i7-10700KA, the Core i9-10850KA, and the Core i9-10900KA. Now that the Intel 10th Gen Core …

G.Skill is a very prominent name in the memory market, but it looks like the company wants to diversify its portfolio of PC components and expand into the CPU cooler market. The new Enki AIO CPU cooler series is a custom-designed solution available in 240mm, 280mm, and 360mm radiator sizes, …

Not long ago, AMD announced that it will introduce a new feature called Curve Optimizer as part of the Precision Boost Overdrive 2. According to AMD, this feature set should only come with AGESA 1.1.8.0., but it seems that AGESA 1.1.0.0. Patch D firmware on the MSI B450 Tomahawk motherboard already has …

For Day 18 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar 2020, we’re teaming up with Noctua to give away THREE cooling bundles! We've got CPU coolers, Noctua's excellent fans and everything else you need for a high-end air-cooling setup.

Patriot Viper Gaming is revamping its memory line-up today with the new Viper Steel RGB DDR4 RAM kits. These kits are focused on bringing a big memory capacity boost, with kits up to 64GB.  The new Viper Steel RGB series has evolved from the previous Viper Steel series with the …

Intel has presented the next generation of memory and storage products during its Memory and Storage 2020 event. The company has introduced six new products: Intel Optane SSD P5800X, Intel Optane Memory H20, 3rd Gen Intel Optane persistent memory, Intel SSD 670p, Intel SSD D7-P5510, and Intel SSD D5-P5316. Starting with the Intel Optane SSD P5800X, …

It looks like Intel 11th Gen might be closer to release than we initially thought. There's a new rumour going around the web, indicating that Intel will launch its 500-series motherboards on January 11th, the same day as the company's keynote at CES 2021.  As per the Weixin post shared …

Nvidia has scheduled a press event for January 12th that will focus on its RTX products. The company hasn't specified what will be presented during this event, but rumours suggest it could be RTX 30 series mobile GPUs, RTX 3080Ti, RTX 3060 or any combination of the three.  Just one …

We review an 18TB (!) NAS-focused HDD from Seagate

Today, Phanteks is launching its very first line of all-in-one CPU liquid coolers. The Glacier One series includes the 240MP, 240MPH, 280MP and 360MP, all developed in collaboration with Asetek to ensure powerful cooling and quiet operation. According to Phanteks, the Glacier One is optimised to offer the best noise-performance …

Initially expected to release in January, the RTX 3080Ti launch has reportedly been postponed to February. The RTX 3060 6GB variant has also been delayed, separating its release from the launch of the RTX 3060 12GB cards. Nvidia has yet to officially announce the RTX 3080Ti, but rumours and leaks …

The end of the DDR4 era is coming faster than some might think. TeamGroup has started the validation of the first consumer-grade DDR5 memory with its partners, outpacing the competition by being the first company in the memory industry to reach this phase. Despite the lack of desktop and laptop platforms …

Looking for a Mini-ITX chassis that supports a proper high-end GPU?

Corsair is expanding its Hydro X series of custom cooling components with new water blocks for RTX 3080/3090 graphics cards. There are blocks for reference design cards, Asus Strix, MSI Ventus, and Founders Edition models, as well as the Asus RTX 3060Ti and RTX 3070 Strix graphics cards. The Hydro X Series …

The ray-tracing ecosystem on PC is getting a big boost this week, as the Khronos Group has officially launched its Vulkan SDK with ray tracing support. GPU vendors have also begun shipping drivers to support the new API on both Nvidia and AMD based systems.  Khronos Group has been working …

Biostar has announced a new mATX motherboard as part of its B550 lineup. The B550M-Silver is a motherboard aimed at gamers and casual users, offering a neat package of features while also featuring a stylish design worth of showing off. The Biostar B550M-Silver comes in a black and silver theme, following …

If you stream using a proper camera, not a webcam, this could solve a lot of problems

Intel Rocket Lake-S processors are expected to launch soon and we've seen plenty of rumours regarding specs. So far, the line-up has 4 SKUs: the i5-11400, the i5-11600K, the i7-11700K, and the i9-11900K. The expected specs of all four CPUs have now been revealed.  Twitter user @davidbepo (via Wccftech) shared the alleged specifications …

AIDA64's latest beta release notes show that the diagnostic tool has received support for a plethora of unannounced Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series cards, including the RTX 3080Ti, the RTX 3060, the RTX 3050, and multiple RTX 3070/3060 Mobile graphics cards. As the year of 2021 comes closer, the release …

We look at AMD's W5500 workstation GPU - how does it compare to Quadro P2200?

Adata sent us a stack of new XPG parts to try out, including a brand new mid-tower case, fast memory, a PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD plus a huge pile of RGB goodies. The best way to show off these parts in all their glory is to build a high-end gaming …

How does Sapphire's RX 6800 XT Nitro+ model stack up to the PowerColor Red Devil?

Respawn Entertainment is testing out new waters next week with the launch of Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond – the studio's first VR game. Unfortunately, it is looking to be one of the most demanding titles to date, with very high recommended system requirements and a massive download size.  …

It looks like the AMD reference design versions of the RX 6900 XT, RX 6800 XT and RX 6800 are going to be short lived. These triple-fan reference cooler designs sold out very quickly after launch and apparently, they are already being discontinued.  Cowcotland first reported that AMD has discontinued …

For Day 9 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar 2020, we’re teaming up with Patriot to give you the chance to win an SSD and RAM upgrade bundle! The bundle includes a Patriot Viper VPN100 1TB M.2 SSD and a Patriot Viper Steel Series DDR4 32GB memory kit.

We review AMD's new flagship GPU, the RX 6900 XT - is it worth £900?

Not only do we have scalpers to worry about when it comes to RTX 30 GPU stock, but now it would seem we also need to worry about thieves too. This week, it has come to light that 40 cargo boxes full of RTX 3090 graphics cards have been stolen …