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Nvidia's announcement of upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series laptops, with pre-orders opening before the end of February, has generated excitement. However, the company remains cautious about specifying exact launch dates, citing the involvement of other key players, such as Intel and AMD, whose CPU availability is equally crucial. Now, rumours …

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A pre-release RTX 5070 Ti has made an unscheduled appearance in the Blender Open Benchmark database, possibly courtesy of a reviewer who perhaps inadvertently left online score submission enabled. Similarly, a Geekbench OpenCL entry was also found online. The entries were spotted soon after being posted online, offering a glimpse …

A leaked GPU-Z screenshot showing the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has confirmed many of the rumours regarding its specifications. Moreover, AMD confirmed it would announce the Radeon RX 9070 to the world at an event scheduled for February 28th. A GPU-Z screenshot (version 2.62) shared by HKEPC reveals the …

It's official! Nvidia confirmed that the RTX 5070 Ti will be available starting February 20th. Those waiting for the RTX 5070 will have to wait a bit longer, as Nvidia confirmed that the mid-range GPU won't be coming in February. Instead, it's scheduled to launch on March 5th. This revised …

It's the fastest external drive we've ever tested - but is it worth £200 for the 2TB model?

AMD's Strix Halo iGPU performance sure looks impressive. This high-performance APU, featuring up to 16 Zen 5 cores and 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units, is generating considerable excitement, and for a reason. AMD claims its integrated graphics can rival the performance of some discrete desktop GPUs, and according to the …

There are several key launches happening this week, many of which are sporting the latest DLSS 4 technology with Multi Frame-Gen. As a result, there is a new Game Ready driver available today with day-one support for Avowed, as well as updates for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. 

We check out three RTX 5080 partner cards from Gigabyte, MSI and Palit

The first AMD Radeon RX 9070 series and Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti listings have been spotted online. Unfortunately, many of them have since been taken down, but some users were fast enough to screenshot them before retailers removed them. Starting with the RTX 5070 Ti listings, MediaMarkt (via VideoCardz) over …

The RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 were initially thought to be released simultaneously, but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore. While the RTX 5070 Ti will most likely be released this month, with February 20th pretty much set in stone, the RTX 5070 seems to have been …

Sharkoon is expanding its case lineup with four new models, two ATX cases and two mATX cases. These are the AK2 and MK2, respectively, featuring a basic design to fulfil the essential component tier. The Sharkoon AK2 RGB case offers a compelling blend of understated aesthetics and high-performance potential, making …

be quiet! has announced its latest AIO liquid cooler: the Silent Loop 3. The new AIO liquid cooler packs a powerful pump, Silent Wings 4 fans with closed fan frames for optimised air pressure, a distinctive cooling block design with ARGB lighting, radiator sizes up to 420mm, and a user-friendly …

The wait for laptops powered by Nvidia's RTX 50 series graphics is almost over. While CPU and GPU manufacturers typically shy away from announcing precise launch dates for gaming laptops due to the complexities of the supply chain, Nvidia has now confirmed the date.

Roman Der8auer has been busy testing RTX 5090 graphics cards following the first reports of melting 12VHPWR connectors. Much like when the RTX 4090 launched, at least one early RTX 5090 buyer has encountered an issue with the connector overheating and melting.

MSI France has confirmed the RTX 5070 Ti launch date rumours. The French division of the AIB partner has just confirmed an event on a dedicated website, with a short description stating “MSI GeForce 5070 Ti coming soon!” and a countdown ending on February 20th. The page (via Wccftech) proclaims …

The DeepCool CH170 Digital is a low cost vertical ITX case with and LCD screen, but is it any good?

Civilization 7 hasn't got off to the greatest start on Steam, with mixed reviews flooding the store page due to poor UI design choices and other issues. Firaxis is already gathering feedback to get the game into shape for long-time fans of the series on PC. However, the team is …

Intel's mobile platform roadmap for the next few years is becoming increasingly clear. Panther Lake is expected to debut this year, followed by Nova Lake in 2026, with the latter also likely making its way to desktops. Interestingly, whispers of an Arrow Lake Refresh have been circulating for a while, …

Fresh leaks suggest that AMD's next-generation mobile and desktop platforms, named Medusa (Ridge, Point, Halo, and Range), will all be based on the same 12-core Zen 6 CCD. This new CCD Zen 6-based solution will encompass various packages for different platforms. According to Moore's Law Is Dead, Medusa Point is …

Reputable leaker Jaykihn has revealed the full specifications for Intel's upcoming Panther Lake and Wildcat Lake series. Both are expected to launch as part of the Core Ultra 300 series later this year. Jaykihn's leak corroborates previous indications from Linux patches that Panther Lake is destined exclusively for mobile platforms. …

Intel's upcoming Nova Lake-S architecture might be even more powerful than previously thought. Rumours suggest a core count of 52, not the initially reported 48. This news arrives alongside whispers of a potential rethink regarding an Arrow Lake Refresh, although details about this are still scarce. More concrete information is …

Thermal Grizzly has expanded its thermal pad lineup by introducing the Minus Pad Basic, Minus Pad Advance, and Minus Pad Pro series. These new pads were built upon the established Minus Pad 8, featuring optimised thermal conductivity, compressibility, and price-performance ratios. Designed for versatility, they are suitable for a wide …

FSP is expanding its CPU cooler line-up with three new air coolers. The new line-up includes the high-efficiency MP7 as well as the powerful NP5, and NE5 models. Optimised for the latest Intel and AMD CPUs, these coolers are compatible with Intel LGA-1851 and AMD AM5 sockets.  The MP7, NP5, and …

The launch of AMD's RDNA 4 graphics cards appears imminent. A month after sparking interest with a weird announcement at CES and following confirmation of a March release window, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su narrowed that down to “early March” during the recent Q4 2024 earnings call. Su stated that …

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Months after the original launch, we are ready to review the Core Ultra 200S series

Since its initial reveal in January, AMD's Radeon RX 9070 series has been shrouded in uncertainty. While board partners showcased their custom designs at CES 2025, AMD remained tight-lipped about the release date, leaving attendees and enthusiasts scratching their heads. Subsequent, somewhat cryptic social media posts from an AMD official hinted at a March launch, promising a dedicated event to unveil the new cards properly. However, nothing has been made official yet.

AMD's CES 2025 keynote unveiled the Ryzen 9000HX series codenamed "Fire Range", the successor to the 7000HX "Dragon Range". Effectively, a BGA-packaged version of a "Granite Ridge" chip, Fire Range CPUs combine one or two "Zen 5" CCDs with a client I/O die. While it lacks an integrated NPU and sports a basic iGPU, its focus is clear: enthusiast gaming laptops and mobile workstations. 

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