The next-generation Razer Blade 18 has arrived. The new Blade 18 2024 flagship gaming laptop will sport the world's first 18-inch 4K/200Hz display. Under the hood, you'll be well powered for gaming with an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and GeForce RTX 4090 graphics. If you would prefer a QHD display …
Read More »Homeworld is coming to VR this year
FarBridge and Gearbox Entertainment have partnered to present Homeworld: Vast Reaches, a new instalment in the Homeworld franchise that reimagines strategic space combat for Virtual and Mixed Reality. In the Homeworld PC games, players assume the role of Fleet Command, a human commander in charge of a fleet of spacecraft. …
Read More »Thermalright’s new Peerless Assassin cooler includes an impressively compact dual-tower heatsink
Thermalright has unveiled its latest CPU air cooler, the Peerless Assassin 90 SE. This compact cooler features a twin-tower design with side-flow orientation that measures 110mm in height, making it an ideal fit for space-limited configurations without compromising performance. The Peerless Assassin 90 SE comes equipped with four 6mm heat …
Read More »AMD releases Zen 4-based Ryzen Embedded 8000 processors
AMD's Ryzen Embedded 8000 series CPUs are designed to offer a mix of XDNA NPUs, Zen 4 CPU cores, and RDNA 3 GPU cores. These processors are specifically optimised for workload diversity and adaptability, primarily for industrial environments. AMD's new embedded processors use the XDNA architecture and AI engines to …
Read More »New AGESA 1.1.7.0 update enables support for upcoming AMD Granite Ridge CPUs
Asus recently released a BIOS update for two of its motherboards, the ROG Crosshair X670E and ROG Strix X670E. This update brings support for DDR5 memory modules of up to 256GB and the AGESA update 1.1.7.0, which introduces support for the upcoming Zen 5-based Granite Ridge CPUs from AMD. According …
Read More »Themaltake upgrades CT series fans with improved magnetic connectors
Thermaltake is updating the CT120/140 fans with new magnetic connectors. The new CT EX ARGB Sync fans feature the enhanced MagForce 2.0, improved cooling capabilities, and nine addressable RGB LEDs for smooth lighting effects. The new MagForce 2.0 Quick Connect Design has larger pin contact pads that prevent misalignment and …
Read More »AMD surprise launches two new Ryzen 7000 APUs
The Ryzen 5 7235H and Ryzen 7235HS are the latest additions to the Ryzen 7030 mobile series. Based on the Rembrandt Refresh architecture, these APUs have their iGPU disabled and use Zen 3+ cores, setting them apart from the Zen 4-based Ryzen 7040 processors. Wccftech was the first to notice …
Read More »Corsair MP600 Core Mini SSD Review
A tiny SSD for less than £70? Colour us intrigued
Read More »AMD Zen 5 cores to be over 40% faster than Zen 4
Based on the latest reports, Zen 5 is shaping up to be quite the upgrade. According to the latest claims on the upcoming architecture, Zen 5 cores could offer a 40% performance uplift over Zen 4. Reports from leaker Kepler_L2 suggest that AMD's upcoming Zen 5 CPU architecture may offer …
Read More »Gigabyte’s latest BIOS lets you disable CEP on Z790 and B760 motherboards
Gigabyte has recently rolled out a new beta BIOS for all Z790 and B760 motherboards. This BIOS update allows users to disable the CEP (Current Excursion Protection) on Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Core series, increasing CPU performance while maintaining lower temperatures and stability. Previously, the CEP feature on …
Read More »Adata XPG unveils new Core Reactor II VE PSUs and new Vento PWM ARGB fans
Adata XPG has recently launched a range of budget-friendly products for gamers looking to upgrade their systems. The company's latest release includes a new series of entry-level 80 Plus Gold power supplies and ARGB PWM fans that cater to PC builders' needs at all levels. XPG's latest offerings, the Core …
Read More »Thermaltake’s latest mid-tower chase ditches horizontal expansion slots for fans of vertical GPUs
Thermaltake has introduced a new mid-tower PC case to its line-up, the S250 TG ARGB. Available in black and white, this case features only vertical expansion slots and can accommodate 420mm radiators. The front features a mesh intake, and it comes with three pre-installed 120mm ARGB-illuminated fans that can be …
Read More »MSI unveils its fastest PCIe 5.0 SSD yet
Powered by the Phison E26 controller, the new MSI Spatium M580 Frozr delivers the fastest possible PCIe 5.0 speeds...
Read More »EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Direct Die Review – Core i9-14900KS Delid
Can the EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Direct Die cooler tame the Intel Core i9-14900KS?
Read More »DOOM-like rhythm shooter Metal: Hellsinger coming to VR
The success of DOOM’s 2016 reboot saw a whole host of smaller studios take inspiration from the fast-paced kinetic and rhythmic first-person shooter. One such studio is The Outsiders – whose unique rhythm-based FPS Metal: Hellsinger has now been announced to be getting a VR release. Available on PC and …
Read More »The Cooler Master TD500 Max bundles everything you need to kickstart a high-end PC build
If you are looking to build a new PC, hardware bundles can often be a quick and easy way to get several core components together at a discounted price. Cooler Master has something similar on the way with the new TD500 Max case, which comes packaged with an 850W power …
Read More »be quiet! unveils white Silent Wings 4 fans
be quiet! has launched white models of its Silent Wings 4 and Silent Wings Pro 4 fans. These fans are designed to deliver optimal performance when paired with heatsinks, cases, or radiators and feature interchangeable mounting corners, making them adaptable to various settings. These fans come in two sizes (120mm …
Read More »Enermax unveils the new ENERMAXK8 mid-tower chassis
Enermax has recently launched its latest mid-tower ATX PC case series, the ENERMAXK8. This case has an elegant and modern design with tempered glass front and side panels that offer a clear view of the system's interior. The ENERMAXK8 has three pre-installed ARGB PWM fans and a built-in 6-port control …
Read More »AMD introduces Ryzen 8000F and Ryzen 5000XT CPUs
At an event in China this month, AMD unveiled a few new upcoming processors. The new Ryzen 8000F processors offer a cheaper option for those who don't need an integrated GPU, while the new Ryzen 5000XT processors will offer higher clock speeds than their predecessors. HXL shared a photo from …
Read More »Alleged Intel Battlemage GPUs have been spotted online
Intel's upcoming discrete graphics architecture, Battlemage, remains shrouded in secrecy. However, that might start changing soon. Recently, two unknown GPUs believed to be based on the Battlemage architecture were spotted on the SiSoftware Sandra website. According to posts on the SiSoftware Sandra website (via @miktdt), Intel is currently working on …
Read More »New AMD graphics driver increases overclock memory limit for Radeon RX 7900 GRE
AMD recently released a new driver (24.3.1) that brings full overclocking support to the Radeon RX 7900 GRE “Golden Rabbit Edition” graphics card. This card was previously only available in the Chinese market but is now available worldwide. At launch, reviewers (including us) noted issues with overclocking, which resulted in …
Read More »Arctic launches its most powerful cooling fans yet
Arctic's P-series fans have impressed us in the past, often charting highly in comparison temperature tests with AIO coolers. This week, Arctic is launching its most powerful fan yet, the P14 Max. The P14 Max is a 140mm fan with a wide speed range, going as low as 400RPM and …
Read More »EVGA RMA blunder sees customer lose 22TB of storage drives
While EVGA may not be in the graphics card market anymore, the company is still ticking with power supplies, with some units being very popular in the US. Unfortunately, EVGA is making headlines this week for the wrong reasons, after an RMA customer had 22TB worth of SATA drives killed …
Read More »Antec Constellation C8 Case Review
Looking for a O11D alternative? You might want to take a look the Antec Constellation C8
Read More »Nvidia is updating the RTX 4070, 4060 Ti and 4060 with new Ada GPUs
About a year after launching a new series, Nvidia typically releases new SKUs based on non-standard GPUs. These GPUs have deactivated cores that would otherwise go unused, and instead of discarding them, the company reduces the specifications to match lower-end devices. This means a card like RTX 4070 may have …
Read More »AMD confirms Zen 5-powered Strix Point APUs with RDNA3+ iGPUs for 2024
AMD has recently confirmed that the RDNA 3+ GPU architecture will power the upcoming Strix Point APUs, which are still set to launch in 2024. The announcement was made during an AI PC event in Beijing, China, where AMD's CEO is currently meeting with AI and PC partners to accelerate …
Read More »Enermax unveils ‘PlatiGemini’ ATX 3.1 power supply
Enermax has recently launched its latest power supply, the PlatiGemini 1200W. This PSU is the world's first to support Intel ATX 3.1 and ATX12VO standards while maintaining an 80Plus Platinum certification. As with any ATX12VO-compliant PSU, the PlatiGemini doesn't have 3.3V and 5V lines, reducing energy conversion losses. It offers …
Read More »SK Hynix plans to launch 40Gbps GDDR7 memory
At GTC 2024, Nvidia revealed its plans for the upcoming Blackwell GPU architecture, which will feature GDDR7 memory. The event also featured the latest offerings from memory manufacturers, with Samsung leading the way. The tech giant unveiled its 28Gbps and 32Gbps memory modules, specifically designed for next-generation gaming GPUs. However, …
Read More »Intel’s latest Arc graphics driver brings more impressive performance gains
Intel Arc drivers have come along way since the first discrete GPUs from Intel first hit the market. Since launch, we've seen massive performance gains for older DirectX titles, as well as improvements for other APIs like Vulkan. This week's update brings more impressive performance gains, as well as support …
Read More »SK Hynix reveals its first PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD at GTC 2024
At SK Hynix's exhibit at GTC 2024, it was revealed that the company is gearing up to launch its first PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD – the Platinum P51, which is expected to replace the Platinum P41 as the company's new flagship consumer M.2 SSD. According to Anandtech, the Platinum P51 …
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