Today G.Skill is debuting a brand new line of memory kits. The new G.Skill Zeta R5 series is unique as rather than being built for extreme performance gaming systems, these new R-DIMM kits are built for workstations. G.Skill Zeta DDR5 R-DIMM memory is designed for use with the latest Intel …
Read More »Intel to reportedly discontinue Z690 and B660 chipsets
When Intel releases a new generation of motherboards, the company doesn't discontinue the previous generation immediately. Usually, the previous generation lasts for a few years. However, according to a recent rumour, things might be different with the 600-series motherboards. Intel hasn't issued any official update regarding the state of support …
Read More »Kolink launches duo of ARGB PC cases
Kolink is back with two new cases for 2023 – the Observatory Duo and the Inspire K12. The first offers a choice of two front panels so you can opt for sleeker aesthetics or cooling performance, while the latter is a performance-focused mid-tower with a mesh front panel. The Observatory …
Read More »No Man’s Sky Fractal Update announced
No Man’s Sky is the gift that keeps on giving. Following the game’s somewhat disastrous launch, Hello Games have hunkered down and continually updated the game entirely for free for over 6 years – turning No Man’s Sky into far more than was ever promised. The team seemingly has no …
Read More »Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh V2 Case Review
Cooler Master has updated its TD500 Mesh V2 chassis, but how does it compare to the original?
Read More »Intel reportedly defers TSMC N3 orders and delays Arrow Lake launch
Based on Intel's latest public roadmap, the blue team plans to launch the first 3nm-based Arrow Lake products sometime in 2024. However, a recent report suggests that might not be the case anymore, as the company has allegedly asked TSMC to defer its 3nm wafer orders to Q4 2024. Back …
Read More »Corsair unveils 48GB, 96GB and 192GB DDR5 memory kits
Thanks to new 24GB and 48GB UDIMM modules, Corsair is now able to offer even higher-capacity DDR5 memory kits. Today, the company is unveiling its new 48GB, 96GB and 192GB DDR5 memory kits. As of today, you can now obtain Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR6 96GB (2x 48GB) and 48GB (2x …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX CPU may rival Core i9-12950HX according to benchmark
The first Cinebench R23 scores of the Zen 4-based AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX processor have been shared online. Based on the results, the CPU looks to be on par with Intel's top-end 12th Gen Core mobile chips. According to the photo posted on Bilibili (via @9550pro), the AMD Ryzen 7000HX …
Read More »ASRock launches Blazing Quad PCIe 5.0 storage expansion card
If you want to expand the amount of PCIe 5.0 storage devices on a system, ASRock's new add-in card might be what you're looking for. With the Blazing Quad M.2 card, you can add an extra four SSDs using a PCIe slot. Using a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface to connect …
Read More »The RTX 4070 might launch in 10GB, 12GB and 16GB versions
While the RTX 4070 hasn't been officially announced by Nvidia yet, some curious listings were recently spotted on the Gigabyte website. Six RTX 4070 models were found on Gigabyte's page, suggesting 10GB, 12GB and 16GB versions of the card.
Read More »Cooler Master launches new SFX Platinum ATX 3.0 power supplies
Cooler Master is launching V SFX Platinum, the first SFX power supply unit supporting 1100 and 1300 (230V) wattage, marking a new era for the company's ATX 3.0 and SFX power supply line-up. The new units boast 80Plus Platinum certification, making them highly efficient, in addition to the other protection …
Read More »Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB SSD (with heatsink) Review
Is this 2TB Kingston Fury Renegade SSD worth a purchase at the £230 asking price?
Read More »Tencent has reportedly scrapped plans to launch its own VR headset
Last year, it came to light that Tencent was working on its own VR headset, in part to get in on the Metaverse trend. Now, it would seem that those plans have been scrapped. According to a Reuters report, Tencent has cancelled its own VR hardware plans. Despite setting up …
Read More »Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB Showcase Build
Leo builds a PC with one of Thermaltake's newest cases, the Ceres 500 TG ARGB
Read More »Antec’s AX90 is a budget-friendly chassis with extensive liquid cooling support
This week, Antec is launching its new AX90 chassis, offering all the features you need to put together a solid gaming rig, all while remaining budget-friendly. The new AX90 includes a tempered glass side panel, and diamond-shaped frames in a mesh front panel, so you'll have plenty of airflow coming …
Read More »More launch window PSVR2 games announced
The PlayStation VR2 is less than one week away from launch, and as such we have seen Sony beginning to seriously ramp up its marketing of the device. Of course, a VR headset is only as good as the games it supports, and so it is exciting to see even …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7’s VR update detailed including new showroom
Recently we reported that Gran Turismo 7 is set to get a VR update come the release of the next generation PlayStation VR2 headset later this month. Ahead of its launch, Polyphony Digital has fully detailed and explained this upcoming update – including the full scope of the game’s VR …
Read More »Unannounced Twisted Metal game might offer a VR mode
Though not officially confirmed, it has long been rumoured that a Twisted Metal game is currently in development at Firesprite. With the PlayStation VR2 roughly one week away from launch, it is encouraging to hear that the destruction derby title might be compatible with PSVR2 – as is the case …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4060 will use an unlocked AD107 GPU according to leak
The RTX 4060 specifications have seemingly been leaked. As per the report, the upcoming graphics card will be based on Nvidia's smallest Ada GPU, the AD107 GPU. Assuming that's true, it means the desktop and laptop variants of the RTX 4060 will use the same GPU, unlike the other RTX …
Read More »AMD Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series: Three CPUs tested!
We check out three Threadripper Pro CPUs and see how they stack up in 2023
Read More »Functioning 3DFX Voodoo 5 6000 prototype graphics card auctioned off for $15,000
Back when 3DFX was still an active company, it was working on releasing the promising Voodoo 5 6000 graphics card. Despite the manufacturer's efforts, it was never released. However, a number of functioning prototypes have surfaced over the years and recently, one such prototype was auctioned off for a whopping $15,000.
Read More »MSI expands DDR5 memory capacity up to 192GB on LGA1700-based motherboards
Most MSI 600 and 700 series motherboards are listed as supporting up to 64GB (two channels) or 128GB (four channels) of DDR5 memory. However, that's only because up to now, there were 16GB and 32GB modules. Thanks to Crucial's recent announcement of 24GB and 48GB modules, these boards can now …
Read More »Intel Xeon W7-2495X spotted in benchmark
The new Intel Xeon processors are expected to be announced in just a few days, but we're already starting to see at least one of these upcoming processors in benchmark databases. Recently, Geekbench was updated with a benchmark entry for the Xeon W7-2495X. The Geekbench entry found by Benchleaks shows …
Read More »Intel Core i9-13980HX claims the top spot on PassMark laptop CPU rankings
Whether we're talking about single-core or multi-core performance on a laptop platform, it seems we have a new reigning champion. The first Core i9-13980HX entries have started to be submitted into PassMark's database, and in both rankings, the upcoming Intel flagship mobile CPU is the new leader.
Read More »Latest Nvidia drivers quietly add support for upcoming RTX workstation laptop GPUs
Nvidia RTX 40 series laptop GPUs will be available on numerous laptops soon. However, the company has yet to announce any SKUs for portable workstations. Based on recent findings, these should be currently in development, as recent graphics drivers already support them. According to StefanG3d from LaptopVideo2Go (via VideoCardz), the …
Read More »Overclocker sets new benchmark record with two EPYC CPUs and a pickup truck
Yet another overclocking record has been broken. This time around, the DogFace team is making headlines, after packing an AMD EPYC-powered system onto the back of a pickup truck and then benchmarking it, setting a new record in the y-cruncher benchmark. Over at StorageReview, the team behind the new world …
Read More »PowerColor launches Radeon RX 7900 XTX Liquid Devil with custom EK waterblock
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics cards have been available for some time, but AIB partners still have a few new designs up their sleeves. PowerColor, for example, has now unveiled its first Radeon RX 7900 series card for custom loops – the Radeon RX 7900 XTX Liquid Devil. Employing …
Read More »MSI introduces white models of its RTX 4080 and 4070 Ti Gaming X Trio cards
MSI's RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 Ti Gaming X Trio graphics cards are getting a makeover. This week, the company unveiled its new white edition variants, swapping out the black shroud for a white and silver one. The new white models provide the same blend of performance, cooling, and low …
Read More »Sharkoon TK5M RGB Case Review
We check out this entry-level mid-tower case from Sharkoon, with four included ARGB fans
Read More »Nvidia rumoured to launch RTX 4070 in April
We've been hearing a lot about the RTX 4070, but Nvidia has yet to announce it formally. The latest rumours claim we'll see the upcoming graphics card release in April, but an announcement may come before that.
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