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The first Intel Core Ultra processors are on the way, with Intel planning to make the first SKUs available in mid-December. While we assumed that the high-end Core Ultra 9 chips would be made available at this time, new reports suggest that Intel's top-end Meteor Lake processors may not arrive until 2024. 

AMD has recently launched Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF), with the technology debuting with support for RX 7000 series graphics cards. Now, the company is expanding AFMF support to the Radeon RX 6000 series with the release of the Adrenalin Edition Preview Driver 23.30. This driver, which builds on the previous …

As you may know, the performance gap between the RTX 4090 and the RTX 4080 is quite considerable. There's plenty of space to add at least a new GPU between the two, improving the whole RTX 40 series lineup. Although Nvidia has yet to announce such a GPU, recent reports …

AMD launched its latest desktop APUs some time ago. As such, it should be nearly time for the red team to launch a new series. It seems that's indeed happening relatively soon, as the new AGESA 1080 firmware suggests. Support for the upcoming Phoenix Ryzen 7000G series for the AM5 …

A new slide has surfaced unveiling Intel’s long-forgotten Arc A580 GPU, accompanied by two custom models. Note, however, that the recently leaked slide suggests that Intel did indeed make some slight adjustments to the specifications, although these changes are relatively minor. Moreover, Nvidia plans to launch a new and slower …

Enermax introduces the LIQMAXFLO series, its first AIO CPU cooler with a VRM fan. Featuring Enermax's new Dual-Chamber Xtreme pump and the latest silent fans the company has released, the new coolers aim to deliver cool and quiet performance. The LIQMAXFLO series has intelligent PWM on its VRM fans, radiator …

A 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD for barely £50? Colour us intrigued

While the launch of Intel's Arc desktop GPUs wasn't perfect, Intel has impressed with driver updates in the months since, bringing consistent performance improvements. The latest Xe Graphics driver preps gamers for upcoming titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage and Forza Motorsport, while also providing performance improvements for a range of …

The DIY audience knows Arctic well from decades of excellent CPU cooler launches. Today, Arctic is launching something for the server and data centre crowd – the new Freezer 4U-M. The Arctic Freezer 4U-M is the successor to the Freezer 4U SP3. Offering multi-socket support for Intel and AMD processors, …

We may soon see AMD make some big announcements. As per the latest reports, the red team is planning to release its new Radeon RX 7900M flagship mobile GPU and the Threadripper Pro 7000 HEDT series in just two weeks, on October 19th. According to Wccftech, AMD is planning to …

EK has announced the release of the limited edition EK-Quantum Torsion A60 PC case. Designed specifically for liquid-cooled setups, it's made of CNC-milled aluminium and weighs around 22kg. Thanks to its custom-sleeved cable pathways and the integrated D5-powered distribution plate, the new EK-Quantum Torsion A60 chassis is the perfect starting …

The Sanctum 810 and Mesa 811 are the latest Unlimited Series cases from Azza. These one-of-a-kind cases offer a new take on the traditional chassis structure, with asymmetrical designs, large metal frames, various vents, and big glass panels. The metal frame and large glass enclosure of the Sanctum 810, combined …

It's a head to head battle between these two new big air coolers, but which one will win?

InWin has unveiled the ModFree PC chassis, the first fully modular series of PC cases. Fully replaceable and extendable, the ModFree PC chassis series allows PC enthusiasts to adjust the design, layout, and structure to match the hardware inside and cooling preferences. InWin provides a Base Edition setup that includes …

Seagate is launching its first officially licensed Game Drive for PS5 consoles. The new M.2 SSD is designed to slot straight into the free slot in the PS5, allowing owners to expand storage and install more new-gen games. Backwards compatible titles can run on PS5 (and Xbox Series X/S) through …

It's a new external SSD from Samsung, offering speeds up to 2000MB/s

The XPG Battlecruiser returns this year. This month, Adata is launching the XPG Battlecruister II, a new E-ATX chassis with new improvements based on customer feedback. There is also a new version of the XPG Prime Box on the way to help simplify your RGB lighting and thermal monitoring.  The …

Next year's Graphics Technology Conference (GTC) will be held in the San Jose Convention Center, California. Nvidia's annual flagship GTC conference is scheduled for March 18th, 2024. While registrations have yet to open and information regarding Jensen Huang's keynote remains unknown, we now have a date to write on our …

AMD's FSR 3 upscaling technology has officially arrived. Late last week, two games were updated to showcase the feature - Forspoken and Immortals of Aveum. Both titles now have FSR 3, allowing users to jump back in and put it to the test. A key component of the FSR 3 launch is the introduction of Fluid Motion Frames, AMD's answer to Nvidia's Frame Generation tech, found in DLSS 3 supported titles. 

Leo checks out Corsair iCUE Link - does it offer any real-world benefit?

Phanteks is expanding the D30 fan lineup with a range of D30–140 fans. These new 140mm fans with D-RGB lighting are based on the well-known T30 fans, which have been widely praised for their performance in different applications. Phanteks has devised bridge connections and screw cover plates that allow several …

be quiet! has added the Pure Loop 2 series to its line of AIO water cooling systems. Pure Loop 2 comes as an update to the original Pure Loop series, including significant enhancements such as a PWM-adjustable pump with ARGB LEDs and the new Pure Wings 3 PWM fans. The …

If you're planning to get a high-end PSU, know that MSI is now bundling a digital copy of the recently released Infinity Strash Dragon Quest for PC with its MEG AI PSUs to sweeten the deal. The MSI MEG Ai1300P and MEG Ai1000P PSUs are two of the best power …

EK announced a one-of-a-kind cooling product for the PS5: a full-cover monoblock. The EK-QuantumX CoolingStation Monoblock for PS5 cools all of the key components of the PS5 while giving a unique look to your "console" with D-RGB lighting and a plexi cutout. It is attached using normal ATX motherboard stand-offs, making mATX enclosures ideal for a water-cooled PS5.

An apparent presentation leak has been shared online, seemingly detailing AMD's internal plans for its next two Zen architecture versions. This includes codenames, with Zen 5 referred to as Nirvana and Zen 6 referred to as Morpheus. The leak claims to show expected IPC uplift, new features and core counts.  …

A recent report from a well-known Nvidia leaker suggests the upcoming GB202 GPU (Blackwell), which will presumably be used on the RTX 50 series flagship card, could be significantly faster than the AD102 GPU. According to kopite7kimi, the GB100 GPU (data centre use) will feature 8 GPC (graphics processing clusters), …

If you own a Gigabyte motherboard based on Intel 600 and 700 series chipsets, the newly released BIOS might be worth installing. The update brings a redesigned user interface, with changes made based on user feedback to make settings easier to navigate.   The new “Quick Access” feature simplifies access to …

It's a 4TB Gen4 SSD for under £200, but it does need some extra cooling to deal with the heat

A few months ago, Meta officially unveiled the new Quest 3 VR headset, with plans to launch later this year. Now just as promised at the most recent Meta Connect event this week, the launch date has officially been announced, with the newly upgraded standalone VR headset shipping on October …

Earlier this week following the publication of an interview with Intel's Michelle Johnston Holthaus, Executive VP and GM of the Client Computing Group, we learned that Meteor Lake processors would be coming to desktops. As it turns out, this statement was only partially true as Intel has now offered clarification. …