CPU delidding can be a great way to improve cooling performance and pave the way for higher overclocks. This week, Noctua is launching its new NM-DD1 direct die kit, allowing most Noctua CPU coolers to be used with delidded AMD AM5 processors. Working in collaboration with Roman Hartung, otherwise known …
Read More »Gigabyte motherboard CPU support list includes unannounced Ryzen 7 5700 CPU
Gigabyte might have revealed an unannounced Ryzen processor. According to the CPU support list for the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Extreme motherboard, a new Ryzen 7 5700 CPU might be on the way. In the X570 Aorus Extreme's CPU support list (via VideoCardz), Gigabyte also shared the core specs of the …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4060 outperforms the RTX 3060 12GB variant by 23% in 3DMark
The Nvidia RTX 4060 is rapidly approaching launch and many are currently testing the graphics card to prepare for day-one reviews. As benchmarking gets underway, we tend to see a few leaks through benchmark databases. The latest shows the first RTX 4080 scores in 3DMark. VideoCardz has managed to obtain …
Read More »Meta launches Quest+ games subscription for VR
The Meta Quest 3 headset is launching later this year and when it arrives, players will have an easier way to instantly access new VR titles. Today, Meta announced plans for a Meta Quest+ subscription, which will grant subscribers with new perks, including access to VR games. Meta Quest Plus …
Read More »Seagate FireCuda 540 details revealed through pre-order listing
Seagate is preparing to launch its first PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD – the FireCuda 540. Details about the upcoming drive have surfaced online through various online retailers. Based on these findings, we expect at least two different models with up to 4TB of storage space. The listings of the upcoming …
Read More »Nvidia claims RTX 4060 offers 20% better performance than the RTX 3060 without Frame Generation
On Nvidia's website, a new post has been published detailing the upcoming release of the GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card. According to the benchmarks shared, the GeForce RTX 4060 will deliver a 20% performance boost over the RTX 3060 in games without Frame Generation. On the other hand, with Frame …
Read More »Phanteks revamps liquid cooling line-up with new pump/reservoir combo and CPU blocks
The Phanteks liquid cooling line-up is welcoming two new additions today. First up is the new Glacier R260C Pump Combo unit, simplifying your loop with a pump/reservoir combo containing a powerful D5 pump pre-installed. Next up is the Glacier C370, a new CPU block for both Intel and AMD CPUs. …
Read More »Intel is discontinuing the Arc A770 16GB Limited Edition graphics card
Intel has announced that it will no longer be shipping the Arc A770 Limited Edition graphics card. This decision solely impacts the Intel-branded "Limited Edition" GPUs and specifically the A770 SKU, so custom A770 graphics cards from partners will continue to be available, as will the Arc A750 Limited Edition, for the time being at least.
Read More »Thermaltake’s CTE T500 full tower case is finally hitting the market
Back at CES in January, Thermaltake officially announced the CTE T500 chassis. Now six months later, the case is officially ready for launch, offering plenty of space for high-end builds. The CTE (Centralized Thermal Efficiency) Form Factor employs a 90-degree rotation of the motherboard to establish more efficient airflow pathways …
Read More »Seagate Lightsaber Collection Special Edition FireCuda Review
Is the Force with this SSD, or is it destined for the Dark Side?
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4060 benchmark shows it outperforming the RTX 3060 by up to 17%
While originally planned to launch in July, the RTX 4060 will now be arriving before the end of June. Leaks have swiftly followed on, with the first benchmark results for the RTX 4060 starting to appear online, giving us an early idea of the gen-to-gen performance improvement. As found by …
Read More »MSI to launch black edition RTX 4060 cards without RGB lighting
The RTX 4060 is heading our way later this month. Some board partners have already announced their planned RTX 4060 models. This week, MSI joins the club, revealing four new RTX 4060 models, all sporting an RGB-free design. Of the four cards unveiled, two belong to the Gaming series, and …
Read More »Nvidia brings DLSS plugin to Unreal Engine 5.2
DLSS is now supported in over 300 games and apps - Nvidia is looking to boost that number further with the release of the DLSS plugin for Unreal Engine 5.2.
Read More »New GPU world record set with Nvidia RTX 4090 overclocked to 3.9GHz
Overclocker “Cens” has once again demonstrated his skills by breaking the GPUPI world record. By pushing a Colorful RTX 4090 iGame LAB edition to 3.93 GHz, the overclocker secured the top spot in HWBOT's GPUPI 3.3 32B ranking. Note that HWBOT competitions do not have a specific GPU frequency ranking. …
Read More »New motherboard firmware updates hint at “next-gen processors”
Two motherboard manufacturers have recently released new firmware updates in preparation for Intel's next-generation CPUs. ASRock and Asus have taken the lead by deploying firmware updates for their B760M PG Sonic WiFi and ROG Maximus Z790 Apex motherboards, explicitly stating support for upcoming processors. The new BIOS for the ASRock …
Read More »DDR5 memory world record broken with 11,255MHz overclock
The DDR5 memory overclocking record has been broken once again. Using a Gigabyte Z790 Tachyon motherboard, renowned overclocker HiCookie managed to push the boundaries with an astonishing 11,255MHz overclock. HiCookie set the new record with an impressive 11,255 MHz (timings 64-127-127-127) using Aorus DDR5 memory (16GB) modules and an LN2-cooled …
Read More »AMD is reportedly working on FreeSync Panel Replay technology
Recent Linux graphics driver patch notes have revealed new details about AMD's next upgrade for FreeSync. Soon, AMD may introduce a feature called FreeSync Panel Replay, which could act as a replacement for Panel Self Refresh. In 2021, AMD introduced support for Panel Self Refresh, a feature that was already …
Read More »Xbox has no plans to develop for VR anytime soon
Back when Microsoft announced the Xbox One X, Phil Spencer jumped the gun by promising both 4K gaming and ‘high-fidelity VR'. As we now know years later, Microsoft has not made any efforts to bring VR to Xbox and it sounds like that won't be changing anytime soon. In an …
Read More »Seasonic rolls out new Prime series ATX 3.0 power supplies
Seasonic is well known for its top-quality power supplies and the company is looking to continue that trend as we enter the ATX 3.0 generation with the new Prime RX and Prime PX PSUs. These power supplies tick all the right boxes for PC builders, with modular cables and support …
Read More »INNO3D unveils new ‘Stealth’ design graphics cards to hide power cables
At Computex a few weeks ago we saw a number of motherboard makers showcasing new 'stealth' designs, with the power connectors moved to hide cables. Graphics card makers may begin trying something similar soon. This week, Inno3D unveiled its new stealth GPU design, moving the power connector to the back of the PCB.
Read More »NZXT H9 Flow Review – Look at the Glass on that
It's a big dual-chamber chassis from NZXT - but does it 'Flow' air?
Read More »ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Phantom Gaming spotted with 16GB of VRAM
ASRock is gearing up to release its first RX 7800 GPU, potentially based on the latest Navi 32 GPU architecture. According to a listing on the EEC, the AIB partner is preparing two Radeon RX 7800 XT Phantom Gaming graphics cards with 16GB of VRAM. The upcoming AMD Navi 32 …
Read More »First Intel Raptor Lake refresh CPUs expected to be announced in October
By now, you may have heard that Intel is planning a refresh of the Raptor Lake CPUs. These are now expected to come in October for the K chips, followed by the non-K processors in November or December. As we learned in Intel's rebranding announcement this week, Intel will be …
Read More »ATX 3.0 PSU user reports melted 12VHPWR cable
Back when the RTX 4090 first began making its way into the hands of consumers some found their 12VHPWR connectors melting on the side connected to the graphics card. Now, the first user report of a 12VHPWR cable melting on the PSU side has surfaced. In photos shared to Reddit, …
Read More »AMD’s latest graphics driver brings optimisations for F1 23
Earlier this week, Nvidia began rolling out its latest GeForce Game Ready driver for F1 23. Today, AMD is getting Radeon GPU users prepped for the launch too, with a new driver delivering Day-0 optimisations. The latest version of AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition is now available for Radeon graphics card …
Read More »Intel is rebranding its processors starting with Meteor Lake
In recent months we've heard rumours that Intel will be rebranding its Core i3/i5/i7/i9 series processors with its next-generation chips. Today, Intel is confirming exactly that, with plans to introduce Intel Core Ultra processors this year. Intel Core Ultra will be the new badge assigned to Intel's ‘most advanced client …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT will reportedly be up to 13% faster than RX 6800 XT
AMD hasn't officially announced the Radeon RX 7800 series, but based on the rumoured specifications, it's possible to estimate how it will perform. In a test, Igor'sLab recently tweaked a Radeon Pro W7800 to create a close approximation of the RX 7800 XT based on its rumoured specs. Running this …
Read More »DeepCool PX1000G (80 Plus Gold) Review
Another unit featuring one of CWT's latest OEM designs. It's very good
Read More »The RTX 4060 will reportedly launch this month for $299/€329
A leaker has shared comprehensive details about the upcoming GeForce RTX 4060, detailing the embargo and release dates. According to the disclosed information, reviews of the RTX 4060 will be published starting June 28th, and the graphics cards will be launched on June 29th. As you can see on the …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest Game Ready driver preps for F1 23 and Aliens: Dark Descent
Nvidia's latest GeForce Game Ready graphics driver has arrived, delivering day-0 optimisations for F1 23 ahead of its release on Friday. The new racing sim will support some Nvidia technologies too, including DLSS 2 for improved frame rates and Reflex for reduced input latency. Aside from F1 23, the new …
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