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Patriot Memory has collaborated with MSI to launch the Viper Xtreme 5 RGB DDR5 MPower series for gamers, overclockers, and power users. The partnership between the two companies resulted in the creation of memory modules with data speeds of up to 8000 MT/s in up to 48GB kits. The Viper …

AMD's latest round of desktop APUs have officially arrived. The new Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F are now available worldwide, adding options without graphics to the existing Ryzen 8000G line-up. 

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MediaTek and Nvidia have reportedly teamed up to co-develop a new SoC that could potentially rival Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite. This new chip is expected to be based on TSMC's N3 node, and its design should be completed by Q3 of this year if reports are accurate. With the AI …

Here's something you don't expect to see in public on the Internet – a leaked presentation from Dell that delves deep into the development of the company's XPS range. With over 300 pages, the presentation provides an in-depth analysis of the design process, key components, obstacles encountered during the development …

AMD has been actively developing its Ryzen-based APUs built on Strix Halo technology, and it seems that the company is still testing the upcoming APUs. According to recent reports, several samples have been transferred between locations, and some were discovered during transit. As per the manifests spotted by @harukaze5719, Strix …

AMD has multiple generations of the RDNA architecture in the works. With RDNA 3, we didn't quite get the performance jump many were hoping for, leaving many hopeful for RDNA 4. According to rumours this week, RDNA 4 might actually be a bit of a refresh, largely reusing a lot …

By now, you might've already heard that Nvidia's new GPU architecture will be named after the renowned astrophysicist Vera Rubin. Although Nvidia has yet to confirm the existence of this new architecture, there have been new rumours regarding its specs. Earlier this year, Nvidia unveiled its latest and most potent …

Following the spotting of the unannounced Ryzen AI 9 HX170, another leaker now mentions a different Ryzen CPU with the same naming scheme. This new APU is the “Strix Point” Ryzen AI 165. The AMD Zen 5 product series summary shared by Golden Pig Upgrade (via @harukaze5719) provides new details …

Intel's next-generation mobile CPU family, Panther Lake, is still some ways off from release, but thanks to leakers, we're starting to have a clearer picture of what it will offer. The latest reports on the upcoming mobile CPUs suggest they'll come in three core configurations with up to 12 GPU …

Corsair has just announced a new addition to its line-up of SSDs. The MP700 Pro SE PCIe 5.0 SSD is the company's fastest storage solution, capable of achieving a sequential read speed of up to 14,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 12,000 MB/s.  The MP700 Pro SE …

Microsoft is exploring the possibility of displaying memory speeds in MT/s (mega-transfers per second) instead of the traditional MHz (megahertz) units on the Windows 11 Task Manager. This move comes as new technologies have allowed DDR memory to boost data transfer rates without raising clock speed, making the traditional method …

Intel's upcoming 14th Gen Core series, the Core Ultra 200, has been making headlines lately. According to the latest reports, the Core Ultra 200 series will consist of 13 SKUs, marking a significant decrease from previous generations. The new report is from Benchlife, which suggests that the Core Ultra 200 …

Asus recently listed some of its upcoming VivoBook S16 laptops featuring an unannounced 12-core AMD CPU. Based on the information so far, it would appear that AMD is positioning itself to launch a new line of ‘Ryzen AI' processors for laptops.  As shared by @harukaze5719, AMD is apparently altering its …

Recent reports claiming that Nvidia's next-generation flagship GPU, the RTX 5090, would be the only model released this year may not be accurate. A prominent Nvidia leaker with a solid record claims that the RTX 5080 will be released before the RTX 5090.  That leaker is none other than Kopite7Kimi. …

A new report on the Core Ultra 200 desktop CPU claims some new details about Intel's new and improved iGPU. According to sources, new-gen desktop chips from Intel will pack a new iGPU with four Xe-Cores, and the first details on Z890 chipset motherboards are starting to emerge.  Golden Pig …

Apple recently announced its next-generation processor, the M4. The upgraded processor is designed to deliver M2 level performance at just half the power, with capabilities to boost further beyond Apple's previous chips. However, it wouldn't be a 2024 chip launch if AI wasn't also mentioned.  Apple claims the M4 can …

We check out a very compact PSU from Enermax, but still specced for 850W power delivery

Since the release of the Intel 13th Gen Core K-series (extended to the 14th Gen series CPUs), users have reported stability issues, particularly with the Core i9 SKU. The reason for that seems to be linked to motherboard vendors using what would be considered “overclock” settings by default. Intel has …

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Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-S platform has been the talk of the town lately. MSI overclocker Toppc recently dropped some hints about the new platform during the MSI Dragon event in Wuhan, China. According to Toppc, the new platform, referred to as “Next” in the presentation, would focus on the Arrow …

Recently, new screenshots have revealed the existence of an upgraded version of the Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor. These CPUs are already well known for their 3D V-cache, which can bring a notable boost to gaming performance.  As seen in the screenshot shared by HXL, Windows Task Manager and CPU-Z both …

Intel's next-generation desktop flagship CPU, the Core Ultra 9 285K, is rumoured to have a turbo clock speed of up to 5.5GHz, which is lower than the current generation flagship CPU, indicating that most of the performance benefit from Arrow Lake will come via architectural upgrades, rather than increased power …

Recently, we got a glimpse of what seems to be the names of Intel's new gaming processors, all of which carry the Core Ultra branding. Reportedly, the new Arrow Lake-S processors will launch under the Core Ultra 200 banner, with the naming structure matching what we've already seen on the …

We've reviewed many be quiet! products over the years, often coming away very impressed. More recently, the company launched a pair of excellent ATX 3.0 power supplies with the Straight Power 12 1200W and 1500W, as well as its best air-cooler yet with the Dark Rock Pro 5. Now, all …

Corsair has launched its most powerful fans yet. The new 120mm and 140mm RS Max series fans utilise an extra-thick design, making them ideal for use cases where high air pressure is essential.  Engineered with 30mm thickness and bigger fan blades, enhanced by AirGuide technology, the RS Max series offers …

Montech is back with an updated Sky Two chassis, and it's less than £70

Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake CPU design is set to revolutionise the low-power mobile market. This new processor will be the first to feature the company's highly anticipated Battlemage graphics technology. Though little information is available regarding the revised architecture, early benchmark results indicate that this processor could be a force …

Intel is all set to launch its Arrow Lake-S series of processors this year, marking the debut of a new socket (LGA-1851) and the retirement of the Raptor Lake family. As the release approaches, we're getting more reports about the specs of the upcoming processors. The latest one concerns the …