We've known for a while that some dual-CCD Ryzen 7000 series chips can behave slightly strangely. For as yet unknown reasons, the first core of each CCD can often boot disabled, reducing the number of working CPU cores by up to two. Fortunately, this behaviour is limited to Ryzen 5 …
Read More »EK introduces Quantum Velocity ILM replacement for LGA 1700 sockets
The EK-Quantum Velocity2 ILM replacement – 1700 is a nifty tool that replaces your motherboard's integrated loading mechanism (ILM) with a frame that, according to EKWB, increases the structural integrity of the socket, motherboard, and CPU. EK's new ILM replacement works with Intel 12th and 13th Gen Core CPUs when …
Read More »NZXT reveals H9-series cases with a dual-chamber design
It's hard to deny how influential the Lian Li O11 Dynamic was to the PC case market. Since its release, many brands have launched their own dual-chamber cases with tempered glass, including Hyte, Antec, Raijintek, and Kolink. Now, NZXT is being added to the list with the new H9 series. …
Read More »Corsair RMx Shift PSUs could change the game for cable management
Modular power supplies have been following the same design approach for a while. However, it appears that Corsair has decided to stir things up a bit by introducing a PSU that, instead of having the cable connectors facing the front of the case, turns them to face towards the right-sided …
Read More »Palit RTX 4070 Ti GameRock OC Review
We check out Palit's flagship 4070 Ti, assessing thermals, overclocking and more
Read More »Intel announces i9-13900KS with 6GHz Turbo Clock
Intel first debuted a 'KS' version of its flagship chip with the i9-9900KS back in October 2019, and we also saw the i9-12900KS only last year. Now, the tech giant has quietly announced the i9-13900KS, claimed to be the first desktop processor offering 6GHz speeds out of the box...
Read More »EKWB Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB CPU Cooler Review
EKWB kicks off the new year with a new AIO, could it be the one to beat in 2023?
Read More »No, Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs won’t be launching on February 14th
When AMD initially announced the new generation of Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs at CES 2023, we were left waiting for a launch date. We thought we had one yesterday, when AMD added the launch date to the new processors' spec sheet, but the company quickly backtracked on that move, and issued …
Read More »be quiet! introduces the new Dark Power 13 ATX 3.0 PSU series
be quiet! has unveiled the Dark Power 13 series, the company's first ATX 3.0-compliant power supplies. Following in the footsteps of Dark Power 12, the new PSU series comes in three variants: 750W, 850W, and 1000W. All models are equipped with upgraded Silent Wings 135mm fans and are certified as …
Read More »Corsair MP600 GS 2TB SSD Review
It's a new MP600-series SSD from Corsair, aimed at balancing price to performance
Read More »AMD is bundling Company of Heroes 3 with select Ryzen 5000 CPUs
AMD has been offering game bundles with previous-gen hardware for a while now. We've already seen Radeon RX 6000 series buyers able to get up to two games (The Callisto Protocol and Dead Island 2), while previous Ryzen 5000 purchases were eligible for a copy of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves. …
Read More »Gigabyte introduces Aorus Gen4 7300 SSD, read speeds up to 7.3GB/s
Although the era of PCIe 5.0 SSDs is now upon us, Gen4 drives are not going anywhere just yet. Take Gigabyte, for example, who has just revealed the Aorus Gen4 7300 SSD, an enhanced PCIe 4.0 SSD with read performance of up to 7300MB/s. Powering the SSD, we find a …
Read More »The Meta Quest 1 will no longer receive any major updates
The Meta (then-Oculus) Quest was released all the way back in 2019 and in many ways served as one of the leading forces behind this modern re-interest in VR technology. It being a first-gen product, the Quest 1 is starting to show its age, and so Meta has announced that …
Read More »Apple’s AR/VR headset to be revealed in spring 2023, release this autumn
For Apple, 2023 will reportedly be quite low-key in terms of new product launches, but we might finally get an official announcement for the long-rumoured Apple AR/VR headset. According to Bloomberg, Apple's mixed reality headset will be revealed this spring, with the launch coming a few months later...
Read More »Afterburner is “probably dead” but MSI is fighting to keep it alive
MSI Afterburner is probably the most popular GPU overclocking tool out there, but according to its developer, it may soon be dead. MSI, however, says otherwise, as the company is trying to keep things going with the dev in question. In a comment on the Guru3D forum, Alexey “Unwinder” Nicolaychuk, …
Read More »Nvidia readying new AD104 GPUs, RTX 4070 incoming?
Nvidia AD104-based graphics cards are already available with the release of the RTX 4070 Ti, but it seems there are a couple more coming in just a few months. It hasn't been confirmed which exactly SKUs these are, but the most likely scenario is that we're talking about RTX 4070 …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 7900 & Ryzen 7 7700 Review
Luke checks out AMD's new 65W CPUs - the 7700 and 7900 (non-X)
Read More »Nvidia reportedly developing AI-optimised graphics drivers
It's always a nice surprise when a new GPU driver drops and offers an increase to your gaming performance. Nvidia is reportedly readying something even more significant however, as a recent report claims the company plans to launch graphics drivers with AI optimisations to areas such as "instructions, throughput, hardware utilisation, threading, [and] settings"...
Read More »AMD confirms a batch of RX 7900 XTX reference cards have cooler issues
We've been hearing about 7900 XTX reference cards with very high junction temperatures for a few weeks, and AMD has now responded. Speaking with PCWorld, Scott Herkelman, senior VP and GM at AMD Radeon, confirmed there is indeed a batch of AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX reference graphics cards with …
Read More »CES 2023: Thermaltake reveals the Ceres 500 TG ARGB mid-tower case
Continuing its announcement spree, Thermaltake has unveiled the latest addition to the Ceres lineup, the new Ceres 500 TG ARGB chassis. Available in black and white, this new mid-tower was designed with cooling as its central pillar, offering broad cooling component compatibility with support for 420mm radiators. Packing four pre-installed …
Read More »CES 2023: Asus is collaborating with Noctua to release an RTX 4080 graphics card
Following the success of the Asus x Noctua RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 graphics cards, both companies have decided to work together once again to release an RTX 4080-based card. On the outside, the card looks a lot like the previous Noctua cards, but there are significant differences under the …
Read More »CES 2023: EKWB showcases modded PCs, new components and server cooling gear
Today at CES 2023, Leo checked in with EKWB to see what is in store for us this year on the custom liquid cooling front. As it turns out, EKWB is expanding beyond components and will soon offer fully pre-built liquid-cooled systems. Watch via YouTube below: Video Timestamps: 00:00 Intro …
Read More »CES 2023: Thermaltake shows off new magnetic quick-connect RGB fans
We've been catching up with Thermaltake at CES 2023 this week. Alongside new cases and coolers, TT also announced its new SWAFAN series. These are swappable fans, with a magnetic quick-connect system, allowing you to easily daisy chain fans together for easy installation. Available in 120mm and 140mm sizes, the …
Read More »CES 2023: Acer teams up with BIWIN for new Predator GM7 NVMe SSD
We got our first look at an Acer-branded SSD back at the end of 2021, with the company partnering with BIWIN to launch a new range of storage products. Now at CES 2023, the new Predator GM7 NVMe SSD has been announced, targeting the budget audience without compromising on performance. …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7 to get free PSVR2 update at launch
Gran Turismo 7 is an impressive PlayStation console exclusive for a number of reasons. Not only is the game rich with content, but it is also a tech showpiece, taking advantage of all the various PS5 hardware and software features. In an exciting announcement, it has been revealed that come …
Read More »Retailers list the upcoming Intel Core i9-13900KS starting at €799
Although we're still a week away from the release of the Intel Core i9-13900KS, some retailers are already listing the upcoming flagship CPU in their online stores. One of these retailers has even listed it as being available for shipping. VideoCardz has found out that both French retailer LDLC and …
Read More »CES 2023: AMD launches new Zen 4 laptop CPUs, X3D Ryzen 7000 Desktop chips and more
Just as promised, last night AMD went live with its CES 2023 keynote, unveiling new hardware for laptops, new Ryzen AI technology and a new wave of Ryzen processors for desktops. In recent days, we've seen companies like Asus announcing laptops with new Ryzen ‘Zen 4' processors. Now at AMD's …
Read More »CES 2023: Thermaltake offers sneak peek at new CTE Form Factor PC cases
Thermaltake is kicking CES 2023 off with its new CTE Form Factor Series. CTE stands for Centralised Thermal Efficiency and is focused on providing high-level thermal performance for critical components.
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Review ft. Gigabyte Gaming OC
The RTX 4070 Ti - or is that the 4080 12GB?! - has arrived, and we find out what it is all about
Read More »Inno3D RTX 4070 Ti iChill X3 Review
We check out Inno3D's RTX 4070 Ti iChill X3 - is it worth buying?
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