For our second stop at Computex this week Leo swings by the Montech booth to get a look at the new Sky series cases and other hardware, including new coolers and power supplies. Naturally, we also stopped to gawk at some of the modded PC builds on display… One of …
Read More »Computex 2024: Sapphire showcases limited edition graphics cards & B650 motherboard!
Our Computex 2024 coverage begins today with our hardware experts, Leo and Dominic, heading to Sapphire's room to check out all the new products coming up in 2024. including a first-hand look at Sapphire's new Special Edition Frostpunk graphics card and the very first Sapphire motherboard
Read More »Computex 2024: Nvidia CEO discusses the future of AI in gaming
Nvidia did provide some gaming updates at Computex this year with its latest upgrades to ACE, the new G-Assist AI project and the announcement that RTX Remix is going Open Source. However, little of this was touched on in the main keynote and beyond that, there was no sign of next-gen GeForce GPUs. Fortunately, there was a media Q&A follow-up with Jensen himself earlier today, where we had the chance to dive deeper into the future of gaming.
Read More »Computex 2024: Intel reveals Lunar Lake CPU details
The first generation of Intel Core Ultra processors arrived in late 2023, based on the Meteor Lake architecture and pushing Intel's efforts towards AI acceleration. This year, we'll be getting the next generation of Core Ultra processors, also known as Lunar Lake, an overhauled CPU that replaces Hyper Threading technology …
Read More »Leak claims new information on upcoming Nvidia ‘Blackwell’ GPUs
In recent months, there have been plenty of rumours floating around Nvidia and its next-generation graphics cards. The next major architecture is said to be called Blackwell, and the first GPUs based on it are said to be arriving later this year. According to one source who has revealed accurate …
Read More »Computex 2024: Nvidia launches new SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce program
Nvidia has introduced the SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card program, aimed at gamers interested in building compact systems with GeForce RTX 40 graphics cards. This initiative involves collaboration with various industry players, such as board partners, case manufacturers, power supply providers, and other component designers, to meet specific criteria. The program …
Read More »Computex 2024: MSI reveals range of X870 motherboards for Ryzen 9000
At Computex this week, AMD officially announced its first wave of Zen 5 processors, including the Ryzen 9000 series processors for desktops, and the Ryzen AI 300 (Strix Point) APUs for laptops. As a result of new desktop chips arriving, motherboard makers are also supporting AMD's launch with new X870 …
Read More »Computex 2024: AMD launches first Zen 5 desktop and laptop processors
At Computex 2024, AMD has launched its first Zen 5 processors, including Ryzen 9000 CPUs for desktops and Ryzen AI 300 'Strix Point' APUs for laptops. Beyond that, AMD has also committed to supporting the AM5 platform beyond 2027.
Read More »Computex 2024: Nvidia is making an AI-powered digital assistant for gamers
Nvidia has kicked off Computex today with its latest keynote. This year, the company is tripling down on AI. For starters, Nvidia has revealed Project G-Assist, a new feature that will bring AI game guide assistants to supported games. Beyond that, RTX Remix is going open source, enabling developers to take the technology and work on it however they see fit.
Read More »Gigabyte confirms new 800-series chipsets and Ryzen 9000 line-up
A recent leak has shed some light on upcoming AMD motherboards and CPUs. Besides confirming the rumours that AMD would skip the 700-series naming for its next-generation motherboards, it also showed the initial line-up of Ryzen 9000 series processors. The Gigabyte presentation shared by @wxnod shows that the Gigabyte X870 Aorus …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9000 series specs leak ahead of Computex
AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9000 series, featuring Zen 5 cores, is set to debut at Computex. Leaked information from a press event has unveiled four models belonging to the upcoming series, as well as two Ryzen 5000XT CPUs. As per the image shared by CodeCommando, the top-tier offering, the Ryzen 9 …
Read More »Lian Li SUP01 tries to reinvent case layout by front-mounting the GPU
Lian Li is trying to invent a new PC case layout. This time, it's with the SUP01, which, similar to the Thermaltake CTE cases, moves the GPU to the front to act as an intake. The SUP01 is a 45-litre case with a small footprint that doesn't sacrifice high-end hardware …
Read More »Cooler Master NR200P V2 Review – Full Power and Tiny
It's a new version of NR200P Max without any pre-installed hardware, on sale for £100
Read More »Nvidia RTX 5090 will reportedly pack 28GB of VRAM and a 448-bit memory bus
According to new rumours, the upcoming flagship Blackwell graphics card, the RTX 5090, is rumoured to sport a 448-bit memory bus, a deviation from the initial speculation that it would feature a 512-bit memory bus. This suggests a potential shift in the memory configuration initially anticipated for the GPU. The …
Read More »Hyte announces new Thicc AIO coolers with colourful RGB CPU blocks
Hyte has just unveiled its latest PC cooling products, the highlight of which is its first 360mm AIO CPU cooler, the Thicc Q80 Trio. Alongside it, Hyte has introduced the Thicc P60 Duo, a more affordable 240mm AIO liquid cooler, and a new line of Thicc FP12 fans. The Thicc …
Read More »Zalman unveils new pillarless P50 DS ATX case in black and white
Zalman has unveiled the P50 DS, a new mid-tower case designed to support motherboards with reverse-side connections from the Asus BTF and MSI Project Zero ecosystems. This case is available in two colours (black and white) and features a pillarless design (front-left corner), offering a panoramic view of your build. …
Read More »New AMD Ryzen desktop processors reportedly coming in July
A recent report originating from Chiphell claims that AMD is working on four distinct desktop Zen 5 CPU models with different core configurations. Moreover, the same report also refers to the release date of these four CPUs, pointing to a launch in July. According to wjm47196 (via VideoCardz), the initial …
Read More »Sony is bringing PC support to PlayStation VR2 headsets with new adapter
With Sony opening up to supporting the PC platform more and more, many of us wondered if the PlayStation VR2 headset would support PCs when it launched. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. However, Sony did reveal plans to change that earlier this year. Now, Sony appears to have successfully achieved PlayStation VR2 support on PC...
Read More »The Vanishing of Ethan Carter VR will be removed from sale this week
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter was one of the very first games to support first-generation VR headsets, with a VR version of the game being sold for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive back in 2015. Unfortunately, the game will soon be delisted from Steam. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Strix Point APUs could release as soon as August
An Aoostar representative might have revealed the release month for the AMD Strix Point CPUs. When asked about the release of its next-gen Ryzen PC, the company's employee answered that it was estimated to be released in October, but bigger OEMs would get them sooner, pointing to August. As noted …
Read More »Thermalright’s Burst Assassin 120 Evo Dark offers efficient cooling in a compact form
Thermalright has recently unveiled the Burst Assassin 120 Evo Dark, a single-tower CPU cooler featuring a dual-fan configuration. This cooler promises to deliver efficient cooling performance without encroaching on valuable space or interfering with memory slots. The cooler has a slim, blacked-out heatsink to minimise potential conflicts with adjacent memory …
Read More »Nvidia’s upcoming AI CPU will reportedly use ARM Cortex X5 cores and a Blackwell GPU
New rumours about Nvidia's upcoming AI processor specifications have come to our attention. It has been claimed that the AI SoC will use ARM cores, a Blackwell GPU, and LPDDR6 memory. However, conflicting information about the process node leaves us wondering if TSMC or Intel will manufacture it. ARM is …
Read More »PowerColor RX 7900 GRE Hellhound Review
We check out the highly-requested PowerColor RX 7900 GRE Hellhound
Read More »Montech HyperFlow ARGB AIO Review
HyperFlow are a first attempt at AIO cooling from Montech, but are they any good?
Read More »AMD to launch Radeon RX 7650M XT GPU
AMD might launch a new Radeon laptop GPU, the RX 7650M XT. The rumour originates from Aoostar's Discord server, where a Chinese PC manufacturer representative said the company would launch a new external GPU based on the unannounced Radeon mobile GPU. As reported by VideoCardz, Aoostar also hinted at revealing …
Read More »G.Skill’s Trident Z5 memory gets the Royal treatment
G.Skill's ‘Royal' series memory offered striking aesthetics and high-speeds during the DDR4 generation. We've yet to see new Trident Royal DDR5 memory, but that is changing soon. G.Skill has now unveiled Trident Z5 Royal memory kits for the first time, bringing the striking, jewel-encrusted design to a new generation. Trident …
Read More »AMD Strix Point APUs may launch under ‘Ryzen AI’ branding
Following the old AMD naming logic, the upcoming AMD Strix Point APUs were thought to be launching as the ‘Ryzen 8000' series. However, new reports claim that these upcoming chips will actually launch under AMD's new ‘Ryzen AI' branding instead. Contrary to what we thought up to now, it seems …
Read More »InWin adds Mod-II and Mod-III ITX cases to the ModFree series
InWin has introduced the ModFree Mini, the latest addition to the ModFree ecosystem. More than a mere add-on component, the ModFree Mini offers users the flexibility to build a standalone SFF PC or integrate it with a full ATX ModFree system for a multi-system solution. With the Mod-II and the …
Read More »AMD Navi 44 and Navi 48 RDNA 4 GPUs confirmed through ROCm update
AMD has yet to say much about its next-generation GPU plans but there have been plenty of rumours floating around. Currently, RDNA 4 is set to launch with two main GPUs – Navi 44 and Navi 48. Now, recent datamining through Linux drivers has shown exactly that. X user Kepler_L2 …
Read More »8 Air Coolers tested on AMD Ryzen – May 2024
It's the KitGuru CPU Air Cooler Showdown - who will come out on top?
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