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Ocypus has announced the debut of its Sigma Pro Series, a new line of high-performance liquid coolers. The flagship models in the Sigma Pro lineup feature a 3.5-inch IPS display and an innovative “floating pump” design, all built upon a large copper base. Taking centre stage in Sigma Pro liquid …

G.Skill announced a significant milestone in collaboration with the Asus ROG team. Together, they have successfully pushed the boundaries of the new DDR5 CAMM2 form factor, achieving Memtest-stable operation at DDR5-10000 memory speed with a 64GB capacity CAMM2 module. This groundbreaking feat was accomplished on a modified, custom Asus ROG …

Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is reportedly exploring ceasing marketing its 18A process technology to external foundry customers. Instead, it would focus on the 14A process node. This potential shift, first reported by Reuters, represents a departure from the previous strategy of focusing on 18A, which saw substantial investment poured …

We have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the Cooler Master MasterFrame 600 case which heavily features aluminium throughout its construction. It looks great and comes with four case fans at a reasonable price but it also comes with some drawbacks. Watch our video and you will learn all you …

Phanteks has announced the official launch of the XT M3, the latest addition to its XT chassis family. This new micro-ATX offering is designed for gamers and PC builders seeking a blend of high-end performance, exceptional airflow, and a clean, contemporary design—all within an accessible price bracket. The XT M3 …

Nvidia has confirmed a significant shift in its driver support strategy, announcing that the upcoming major driver branch (version 580) will be the final release to support three of its older GPU architectures: Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta. This move will impact a range of popular GeForce and professional products that …

Montech has announced the global availability of its latest cases, the X5 and X5M. These cases are engineered for performance PC builders, and hardware enthusiasts, offering a comprehensive refresh that blends modern design with next-generation component compatibility and a sleek, racing-inspired aesthetic. The X5 is a full-featured evolution of the …

While Nvidia has not yet made any official announcements, the rumour mill is spinning, with recent reports indicating that the RTX 50 Super series is on the way and will feature upgraded VRAM and a higher TDP.  The latest intel from kopite7kimi points to the RTX 5070 Super utilising the …

Is a single tower seven heat pipe cooler enough to tame the 9800X3D?

Intel is reportedly developing a new strategy to challenge AMD's stronghold in the gaming CPU market. A new report suggests that upcoming Nova Lake CPUs will integrate a “bLLC” (large Last-Level Cache) technology, hoping to get the same performance gains from AMD's 3D V-Cache in their X3D processors.  Haze (via Techspot) states …

Cooler Master is rolling out a duo of intriguing new PC cases, catering to vastly different builder preferences. The first is the third iteration of their popular SFF chassis, the NR200P V3. The other one is the Masterbox CM695, a “Classic Odd Design” case aiming to bridge the gap between …

New shipping manifest records from the NBD aggregation site have provided evidence of AMD's next wave of laptop APUs, revealing new FP8, FP10, and FP12-based Ryzen processors. While the entries are light on specific technical details, the unique Ordering Part Numbers (OPNs) associated with these chips strongly indicate they belong …

Nvidia has officially revealed the GeForce RTX 5050, a new mid-range gaming GPU for desktop and laptop platforms. The desktop version will start at $249, with laptops featuring the RTX 5050 expected to begin at approximately $999. Both variants are slated for availability in the second half of July 2025. …

Noctua has officially revealed its next-generation flagship 120mm fan, the NF-A12x25 G2. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the G2 introduces a refined blade geometry and a new motor design, promising a significant leap in performance-to-noise efficiency.  The NF-A12x25 G2 is the successor to the NF-A12x25 and stands as …

It's a retro-styled HTPC case from SilverStone - what does Leo make of it?

Thermaltake has introduced the WAir CPU cooler, an air-cooling solution designed for workstation applications involving demanding tasks like 3D rendering and AI processing. Brought to our attention by ITHome (via TechPowerUp), Thermaltake's new cooler measures 143.2 x 115 x 165mm and features a single-tower heatsink with aluminium fins. It is …

Following on from leaks last week, Meta and Microsoft have officially announced the Quest 3S Xbox Edition VR headset. It is a weird collaboration, as Xbox has had very little to do with VR gaming over the past decade.  The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition comes with an Xbox controller, …

Epic Games has delivered a significant performance uplift with the recent release of Unreal Engine 5.6. Comparing the Scans Factory Paris tech demo side-by-side on an RTX 5080 in Unreal Engine 5.6 and version 5.4, we can see the framerate improving by up 35% in some scenes, and that's with Hardware Lumen enabled. 

It looks like Microsoft has more licensed Xbox hardware products on the way. During the Xbox Games Showcase earlier this month, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld was announced and now, Meta is preparing an Xbox-branded version of the Quest 3S VR headset.  The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition has …

AMD appears to be putting the finishing touches on a compelling new mid-range CPU, the Ryzen 5 9600X3D. This CPU recently appeared accidentally in AMD's CPU support list for the newly released Radeon AI Pro R9700 graphics card. This quiet confirmation suggests AMD is gearing up to offer a potent …

New reports suggest that AMD's upcoming generation of graphics cards (likely named RDNA 5) will embrace the newer HDMI 2.2 standard. However, don't expect a full doubling of bandwidth right out of the gate. Reports indicate these next-gen GPUs will support HDMI 2.2 speeds of up to 80 Gbit/s, a …

During the VLSI Symposium in Japan, Intel shared some details on its new 18A process node, which is poised to enter full production in the latter half of 2025. This isn't merely an incremental step; Intel 18A represents a fundamental re-engineering of the silicon foundation, combining Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistors with …

Asus has just revealed the Pro WS Platinum power supply line, which was announced at Computex 2025. Available in whopping 3000-watt, 2200-watt, and 1600-watt variants, these heavy-duty PSUs are engineered to drive multiple high-end graphics cards. The PSUs incorporate PCIe connectors with gold-plated copper pins. This design choice promises to …

In a surprising announcement, Beat Saber has officially ended support for PSVR and PSVR2 – with multiplayer being shut down early next year.

Can this new LCD clad AIO cooler from CPS PCCooler really compete with the big boys?

Gamdias has announced the launch of the Athena P3, its latest mid-tower chassis crafted for gamers and PC enthusiasts. This case is engineered to deliver good airflow and extensive hardware compatibility. It features a mesh-dominant front panel accented by two solid bars, contributing to a streamlined and aggressive aesthetic and …

AMD has unveiled the Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series and the Radeon AI Pro 9000 GPU series. These launches address a broad spectrum of use cases, from AI acceleration to professional applications. As seen on the slides shared by TechPowerUp, the new Threadripper 9000 series leverages the Zen 5 CPU architecture, …

Fresh details surfaced regarding Intel's Nova Lake-S processor series, painting a clearer picture of what to expect from the company's next-generation desktop processors. While the official name remains unknown, the flagship model is rumoured to pack a significant punch with a whopping 52 cores: 16 P-cores, 32 E-cores, and 4 …

GameMax has just unveiled two additions to its desktop case lineup: the Claw 360 and Claw 460. These new enclosures are aimed at gamers and creators looking for a distinctive aesthetic, uncompromising thermal performance, and robust, future-proof compatibility. Both models proudly sport GameMax's new identity, which is immediately noticeable through …

The latest GeForce Game Ready driver has dropped. The new driver delivers a ton of fixes for various games, and adds day-one optimisations for Remedy's new game, FBC: Firebreak. The driver also adds support for the new Path Tracing update for DOOM: The Dark Ages. Today, FBC: Firebreak, Remedy Entertainment’s …