According to recent reports, Intel's upcoming Panther Lake CPUs will feature a new NPU (Neural Processing Unit) architecture referred to as “NPU5”. Including NPUs in processors is pushing AI into the hands of consumers worldwide, with Intel's Meteor Lake and Lunar Lake CPUs already harnessing this technology to bring substantial …
Read More »Arctic LGA1700-compatible CPU coolers will also work on Intel’s next-gen LGA1851 socket
In a reassuring move for consumers, Arctic has officially confirmed that all coolers purchased after October 23rd, 2023, will be fully compatible with the upcoming CPU based on the LGA 1851 socket. This announcement is a relief for those who wanted to upgrade to the Core Ultra 200 desktop series …
Read More »Early AMD Ryzen 9000X3D benchmark shows promising results
A new leak has emerged regarding the Ryzen 9000X3D series, shedding light on their potential performance. The Cinebench R23 single- and multi-core scores of the 8-core and 16-core Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs have appeared online, showing double-digit performance gains in this benchmark. The source behind this latest leak is CodeCommando (via …
Read More »Thermalright details the Royal Pretor 130 dual-tower CPU cooler
The latest Thermalright dual-tower CPU cooler has arrived. The Pretor 130 bucks industry trends, trading in the usual 140mm fan set-up for a thicker 130mm fan.
Read More »Lian Li Lancool 207 Case Review
With a unique power supply position for optimal cooling, is the Lancool 207 worth buying?
Read More »Intel is reportedly launching Core Ultra 200 and Z890 next week
Intel has yet to announce the release date for its upcoming Core Ultra 200 desktop CPUs but reports claim that a date has been set. According to the latest rumours, Intel will announce the new desktop CPU series to the public on October 10th, with availability expected later in the …
Read More »MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi Review
MSI's MPG X870E Carbon WiFi is packed with features, including the headline USB4 ports and WiFi 7
Read More »Lian Li launches Lancool 207 ATX case at just £90
Lian Li has just unveiled its latest creation, the Lancool 207 ATX mid-tower case. This case stands out because of its clever internal design, which allows for an ATX setup within the size of a regular mATX tower. Lian Li achieved this by thinning the chassis's bottom half, except for …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200 CPU design leads to hotspot shift, impacting cooling
According to a recent report, the upcoming Intel desktop socket, known as LGA-1851, is set to shift the CPU hotspot position, posing potential challenges for cooling solutions. This revelation pertains to the highly anticipated Core Ultra 200 series, codenamed Arrow Lake-S, which is expected to debut with this new socket …
Read More »Qualcomm has reportedly begun testing Snapdragon X2 Elite processors
While Snapdragon X1 Elite processors have only just hit the market, work on the next generation PC CPUs from Qualcomm is already well underway.
Read More »Latest AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition update brings AFMF 2 and more
The latest version of AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition has arrived, introducing new features like AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 and Geometric Downscaling.
Read More »Cooler Master X Silent Edge Platinum 1100W Review
This is a completely fanless 1100W PSU from Cooler Master - we are highly impressed!
Read More »New T-Force DDR5 memory brings ultra-fast 8000MHz speeds to AMD and Intel platforms
Team Group's latest T-Force DDR5 memory promises ultra fast speeds of 8000MHz across both AMD and Intel platforms.
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 9 285 leaks via Geekbench
The flagship non-K Arrow Lake CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285, has leaked via the Geekbench database. This CPU should land in early 2025.
Read More »Ryzen 9950X running at 7.55GHz breaks five world records
Overclockers "safedisk" and "elmor" broke various world records with an overclocked AMD Ryzen 9 9950X pushed to 7.55GHz on an ROG Crosshair X870E Hero motherboard.
Read More »Phison PS5031-E31T 2TB Technical Preview (E31T Controller)
We get hands-on with the latest Gen5 SSD controller from Phison, the PS5031-E31T
Read More »G.Skill unveils DDR5-9000 48GB memory for X870E motherboards
G.Skill's latest high-speed DDR5 memory kit boasts a 9000MHz overclock profile for X870E and AMD Ryzen based PCs.
Read More »NZXT announces N9 X870E motherboard for Zen 5 processors
NZXT returns to the high-end motherboard market with its new N9 X870E, designed for Zen 5 processors, including the newly released Ryzen 9000 desktop processors.
Read More »Seasonic’s most affordable PSU, the FOCUS GX, gets major upgrades
The Seasonic Focus GX has been revamped for 2024, packing all the latest technology and a number of key improvements introduced in the manufacturing process.
Read More »AMD X870 motherboards and Zen 5-boosting AGESA update arrive
Today, AMD is launching its new 800 series chipset, which means a new wave of motherboards for those looking to make the jump to a Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 processor. We already have a few boards in-house for review, but for now, let's go over the X870 Chipset features, as well as the improvements being brought to the table with the latest AGESA firmware update...
Read More »Samsung launches 990 EVO Plus M.2 SSDs with enhanced speed
The latest Samsung Evo Plus SSD boasts faster speeds, an improved 5nm controller and plenty of software support to keep your data safe and your drive healthy.
Read More »After a decade of work, Noctua debuts its Gen 2 NF-A14 fan
Noctua's Gen 2 NF-A14 fan has officially arrived, refined to perfection with a new motor and new materials.
Read More »Seasonic Focus GX-1000 V4 (2024) ATX 3 Review
A new 1000W power supply from Seasonic with OptiSink technology - worth your money?
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 7 265K shows up on Geekbench with considerably better scores
In the past, we had already seen a few Geekbench entries of the Core Ultra 7 265KF, but none scored as high as this one. The latest Intel Core Ultra 7 265K entry puts it much closer to the top Core Ultra 9 285K entries in the database, showing a …
Read More »MSI confirms X870 motherboards will support DDR5 CUDIMMs
CUDIMM has emerged as a game-changing innovation, offering a CPU-decoupled CDK clock driver that enhances signal integrity and allows memory makers to achieve higher frequencies independent of the memory controller. With support for speeds starting at 6400 MT/s, CUDIMM promises improved stability and reliability at higher rates. Some memory kits …
Read More »Klevv unveils Genuine G560 PCIe 5.0 and CRAS C715 PCIe 3.0 M.2 SSDs
Klevv has unveiled its latest SSD offerings: the Genuine PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD and the refreshed CRAS C715 PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.
Read More »The new be quiet! Light Base case is perfect for RGB enthusiasts
The be quiet! Light Base case has arrived, offering a panoramic view of your PC and kitted out with plenty of RGB.
Read More »The first AMD Ryzen 9000 3D V-Cache CPU reportedly launching in November
It is rumoured that the AMD Ryzen 9800X3D processor will launch in November, followed by a six-core Ryzen 5 9600X3D.
Read More »Nvidia RTX 5090 could draw 600W, RTX 5080 specs also leaked
A leaker claims to have revealed the full specs for Nvidia's next-gen RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards.
Read More »Intel finds root cause behind CPU stability issue, BIOS updates are on the way
Intel has managed to figure out the root cause behind recent 13th Gen and 14th Gen Core CPU stability issues. The company is now testing an update to mitigate the issue.
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