Montech announced the launch of its latest air cooler series, the NX400. This new entry-level offering is poised to shake up the single-tower air cooling market, promising to redefine expectations for thermal regulation in its class, integrating a compact but dense heatsink and a newly engineered high-static pressure fan. At …

It's becoming clear what the 1.2.0.3e BIOS update is all about. While initial speculation pointed towards the addition of support for Ryzen 9000G APUs, it seems the immediate focus is elsewhere. New reports suggest these BIOS updates are laying the groundwork for a different kind of Ryzen 9000 series chip, …

Official MESA drivers have provided new evidence regarding Intel's unconfirmed higher-end Battlemage GPU. Previously listed under generic “Intel Graphics” IDs, four of these entries have now been associated with BGM-G31. This update, an official release from Intel developers, confirms the existence of the BGM-G31, a GPU that has been the …

Details have emerged regarding a new entry-level CPU from Intel, the Core 5 120F, which has appeared in marketing materials. Designed for the LGA-1700 socket, the absence of “Ultra” branding immediately signals that this processor is not based on the Arrow Lake or Meteor Lake platforms. Instead, this chip seems …

We put three 9060 XT 16GB partner cards through their paces today

Intel has initiated the end-of-life process for its Arc A750 Limited Edition graphics card, with the company ceasing orders for the reference design from June 27th. Another unspecified version of this card will also reach its end-of-life on June 30th. This move, brought to our attention by @momomo_us, was communicated through …

Despite a lack of immediate retail presence, AMD has confirmed the launch of a new AM4 processor: the Zen3-based Ryzen 5 5500X3D. This SKU, introduced on June 5th, officially becomes the latest CPU available for the AM4 socket, already in its ninth year (started in September 2016). The Ryzen 5 …

MSI has rolled out the new AGESA 1.2.0.3e BIOS update for its latest 800-series motherboards (AMD X870/E and B850), bringing several enhancements, including support for 256 GB memory and “future” CPUs. According to Chi11eddog, this update introduces support for optimising high-density memory from Hynix, Micron, and Samsung. The new BIOS …

Leo takes a look at the Core Ultra 5 range from Intel

Last week, reports claimed that the unannounced RTX 5050 desktop graphics card may use GDDR7 memory, potentially due to high market demand for GDDR6 memory modules. Now, the rumours have reversed course, with claims that board partners are using GDDR6 memory for upcoming RTX 5050 graphics cards.  A new report …

The latest generation of be quiet! Pure Power M power supplies have arrived. The new Pure Power 13 M units make improvements to achieve the spec for the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards,

AMD officially announced two new additions to its Ryzen Z2 line of APUs: the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and the Ryzen Z2A. These are the same two APUs used in the recently announced Asus ROG Xbox Ally systems.

Lian Li has just introduced the Uni Fan CL Wireless, a compelling new fan series aimed squarely at PC builders seeking a harmonious blend of wireless convenience, RGB lighting, and decent performance without breaking the bank. Designed as an economical alternative within Lian Li's expansive fan ecosystem, the CL Wireless …

Nvidia has achieved an unprecedented level of dominance in the add-in board (AIB) GPU market, capturing a staggering 92% share in the first quarter of 2025.  According to the latest figures from Jon Peddie Research (via Wccftech), this represents a significant 8.5 percentage point increase for team green over their …

Asus has introduced the Prime AP202 mATX computer case, a new enclosure that promises to offer pleasing aesthetics with good thermal performance. Designed to appeal to a broad spectrum of PC builders, whether crafting a high-end gaming rig, a robust workstation, or a versatile general-purpose system, the AP202 aims to …

In a surprise announcement, Neil Patrick Harris is set to voice Wade Wilson in the newly-announced Marvel’s Deadpool VR – coming exclusively to Meta Quest.

First spotted at Computex last month, Lian Li is now launching its new entry-level Vector V100 PC case. The new case delivers the aesthetics modern PC builders are looking for, while keeping the price tag down to a low $60.  The Vector V100 incorporates intelligent design elements that enhance both …

Just as the dust begins to settle from the recent launches of the GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 and Radeon RX 9060 XT series graphics cards, it appears Nvidia is already preparing its next launch. The long-rumoured GeForce RTX 5050 8GB graphics card is now anticipated to debut as soon …

A new report from a typically reliable Intel hardware leaker suggests that Intel's forthcoming Nova Lake-S desktop processors, slated for an early 2026 arrival, will feature a blend of integrated graphics architectures. While the inclusion of Xe3 integrated graphics for Nova Lake-S has been a long-standing rumour, a new rumour …

It is AMD launch day, with the new RX 9060 XT graphics cards hitting the market. Sapphire is ready to go with three custom-cooled RX 9060 XT graphics cards, - a Nitro+ model, a Pure model and a Pulse model. 

It's the first Gen5 drive manufactured by Sandisk, safe to say it's been worth the wait!

This is one of the finest high-end power supplies on the market in 2025. We explain why

Nvidia's long-rumoured Arm-based PC APU might finally see the light of day in Alienware laptops as early as this year. Based on the latest rumours, the green team's new chip could potentially cause a seismic shift in the Windows on Arm landscape, currently dominated by Qualcomm. According to a report …

Just two weeks on from Computex, Thermaltake has new products to launch. This week, Thermaltake has unveiled the new MAGFloe 360 Ultra ARGB Sync and MAGFloe 420 Ultra ARGB Sync AIOs, which promise to combine striking visuals with peak performance.  The centrepiece of the MAGFloe Ultra series is its 3.95-inch square …

AMD's RX 9060 XT is here, offering 16GB VRAM for just £315 MSRP. Find out what makes it a good buy

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT has reportedly become available early through unofficial channels. Redditor “uesato_hinata” shared images and screenshots of the card running with a modified driver. Initial findings regarding the card's overclocking capabilities suggest that users won't be able to increase the VRAM speed, as the Reddit user …

Overclocking specialist and TechTuber Roman ‘der8auer' Hartung has demonstrated that Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell workstation graphics card, priced at around £8,000, can outperform consumer-grade GPUs in gaming, even without a Game Ready Driver. Getting one of these graphics cards isn't easy, especially considering its price. However, der8auer was able …

The new Fractal Meshify is here but is it as good as its predecessor?

Lian Li has launched the new Uni Fan SL-Infinity Wireless, a fan series designed for extensive customisation. It features three independently controllable lighting zones and distinct dual-layered infinity mirror patterns on both sides, offering two different visual styles. The fans feature L-Wireless Sync 2.4 GHz technology, enabling wireless control of …

Intel's next-generation desktop CPU socket, LGA-1954, is rumoured to retain the same physical dimensions as its predecessors, LGA-1851 and LGA-1700.