The first AMD AM5-compatible processors should be coming later this year, and CPU cooler makers are already preparing for the change. This week, MSI announced that its CoreLiquid CPU coolers will support the upcoming AM5 socket. MSI isn't the first company stating that its cooler will support the new AMD …
Read More »You can connect an eGPU to the Steam Deck but it is a complicated process
Have you ever thought about how much better the Steam Deck could perform with an external GPU? While external GPU docks aren't directly supported, one early buyer has figured out how to get one set up, although the process isn't super user friendly. YouTuber ETA PRIME thought it would be …
Read More »This GPU has sprung a leak!
We recently tested an RTX 2080 that kept on overheating no matter what. James decided to take it apart and found something he had never seen before - one of the heatpipes appears to have corroded and is now leaking fluid onto the GPU itself...
Read More »MSI Radeon RX 6400 Aero ITX surfaces at higher price than the RX 6500XT Mech
The GPU market might be improving, but generally, consumers are still dealing with inflation. The new entry-level Radeon RX 6400 is expected to launch soon, but some regions may face abnormal prices. This was the case for the MSI Radeon RX 6400 Aero ITX, which was listed at a higher …
Read More »Asus unveils dual-fan RTX 3050 TUF Gaming graphics cards
Up to now, most TUF Gaming graphics cards from Asus have used a triple-fan design, but this can be overkill for lower TDP GPUs like the RTX 3050. With that in mind, the new RTX 3050 TUF Gaming has been redesigned with a dual-fan cooler. Asus will be releasing two …
Read More »PSVR2 internally delayed to 2023
Sony has been slowly releasing more and more information on their upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset, with many fans expecting a late Holiday 2022 release date. It seems that may have been the initial plan, but according to a new leak, supply chain issues have forced Sony to delay the system …
Read More »Intel 12900K Delid and Direct Die Cooling with EKWB (Pt.1)
James sets out on a mission to lower the temperatures of the i9-12900K
Read More »Oculus Quest Pro headset reportedly coming this year
Roughly one year ago, Oculus execs made it known that there would be no Quest Pro or Quest 3 headset anytime soon, with the company poised to continue supporting and pushing its best-selling Quest 2 headset for the foreseeable future. Now one year on, things may have changed, with reports …
Read More »PowerColor lists Radeon RX 6750XT Red Devil online
AMD has yet to announce the rumoured Radeon RX 6000 refresh, but there have been a number of leaks recently. If you're looking for further proof, PowerColor recently listed the RX 6750XT Red Devil for certification. As spotted by @harukaze5719, PowerColor recently submitted a Radeon RX 6750 XT to the RRA, a …
Read More »AIDA64 already supports Intel Alder Lake-X HEDT processors
Intel hasn't told us much about its next generation of HEDT processors. However, rumours have been spreading, pointing to a release in Q3 2022. Although we can't confirm this yet, the new AIDA64 update suggests they are coming, as the app received preliminary support for Alder Lake-X HEDT CPUs.
Read More »Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC560 20TB HDD Review
It's a whopping 20TB hard drive, and the first to use WD's new OptiNAND technology
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D gaming benchmarks put it 15% above the Intel Core i9-12900KS
After publishing the first synthetic benchmarks of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, the same tester has now begun sharing gaming benchmark results. Unlike the synthetic benchmark results, gaming is the field in which we would likely see the chip shine. The XanxoGaming team had already tested AMD's upcoming chip with some …
Read More »First Intel Arc laptops appear to be launching in South Korea
There was concern over Intel's Arc Mobile GPU launch this week, as few OEMs have begun announcing new laptops with Arc graphics equipped. The first Intel Arc laptops are on the way though, with the first units from Samsung arriving in South Korea, with other OEMs expected to launch new laptops 'in the coming weeks'.
Read More »MSI debuts new range of white PC components
Have you ever thought of building an all-white gaming PC? If you have, then MSI would like your attention. This month, MSI is rolling out a slew of white components, covering everything from PC cases, coolers and motherboards, right down to the power supply. Now available in white, the MPG …
Read More »Phasmophobia’s latest update overhauls the game in VR
Phasmophobia hit it big when the game first launched in Early Access back in the Summer of 2020, topping the sales charts and even temporarily dethroning the likes of Fortnite and Among Us in Twitch viewerships during a time when both were highly popular. Since then, Phasmophobia has seen significant …
Read More »Laptops featuring Intel Arc GPUs appear to have been delayed to late Q2
When Intel launched its Arc Alchemist mobile GPU line-up, availability for Arc 3 powered laptops wasn't supposed to be far behind. However, there has been a weird absence of new laptops. Now, it looks like the first Intel Arc A-series laptops won't be available for quite some time.
Read More »Oculus to launch “VR Air Bridge” to improve wireless PC VR with Quest 2
It looks like the Oculus team is working on making the Quest 2 PCVR experience even better. At the moment, you can connect the Quest 2 to a PC with a USB-C cable, or via WiFi. Soon to improve quality over the wireless connection, Oculus/Meta may launch a dedicated wireless …
Read More »Intel explains ‘low’ clock speeds on Arc Alchemist GPUs
When Intel revealed the specifications of the Intel Arc A-series mobile GPUs, many commented about the relatively low ‘graphics clock'. As it turns out, clock speeds are reported differently on Intel's GPUs compared to Nvidia and AMD graphics cards. During an interview with HotHardware (via Tom's Hardware), Intel's Tom Petersen …
Read More »DeepCool Castle 360EX A-RGB White Review
This is one of the best looking AIO coolers on the market - but can it perform well too?
Read More »GPU shipments rose by 30% last year despite on-going shortages
Given the continued lack of retail availability and astronomically high prices of graphics cards, it might be hard to believe that GPU shipments actually grew in 2021. Still, it appears this was indeed the case, with researchers finding that there was a 30% gain in the number of GPUs shipped …
Read More »Corsair expands line-up with new custom cooling kits and water blocks
To ease the process of building your own custom liquid loop, Corsair is launching two new CPU custom cooling kits featuring RGB Pro components. Additionally, Corsair is also launching the XM2 M.2 SSD white water block, the same featured on the MP600 Pro XT Hydro X Edition SSD. The two …
Read More »Intel may be planning to launch an ACM-G12 GPU with 16 Xe-cores
You may know by now that Intel's mobile discrete GPU offerings are based on two distinct units: the ACM-G10 with 32 Xe-cores and ACM-G11 with 8 Xe-cores. However, it seems there will be a third unit, presumably called ACM-G12, with 16 Xe-cores.
Read More »Noctua launches dual-tower NH-D12L CPU cooler for narrow PC cases
If you were looking for a compact dual-tower CPU cooler, Noctua might have the perfect solution. The NH-D12L, Noctua's new 145mm tall cooler, was designed to offer the same performance as other 120mm coolers while improving case compatibility. The Noctua NH-D12L will feature the new NF-A12x25r round-frame 120mm fan, making …
Read More »Interview: Robert Hallock on Why AMD’s Efficiency Wins
We got the chance to speak to AMD's Director of Technical Marketing on a variety of topics relating to the recently launched Ryzen 6000 Mobile Series of processors. Robert Hallock discusses the advantages for AMD's high-performance core design versus Intel's hybrid architecture, power efficiency, and there's discussion on the advantages brought about by RDNA 2 graphics...
Read More »Nvidia to use TSMC for all new GPUs this year
Samsung foundries have produced most, if not all, Nvidia current-gen graphics cards, but that may change soon. As per a new report, Nvidia will opt for TSMC as the foundry for its chips in 2022, meaning the RTX 40 series and H100 GPUs will be based on TSMC's nodes. According …
Read More »Hexa-Core CPUs have dethroned Quad-Core in Steam CPU rankings
Steam's March hardware and software survey has been released, showing some interesting changes in the rankings. Besides the increasing momentum of the Nvidia RTX 2060, now in third place in the GPU ranking, 4-core CPUs were outclassed by the 6-core chips for the first time. As expected, Steam released the …
Read More »AMD reportedly launching RX 6950XT and two other refreshed GPUs in May
For a couple of months now, there have been rumours claiming that AMD will be launching new, refreshed RX 6000 series graphics cards in Q2 2022. Now thanks to new leaks, we know to expect three refreshed graphics cards in May. Initial rumours pointed to an April launch for the …
Read More »MSI MEG Z690 Godlike – By Invitation Only
MSI's Z690 Godlike motherboard is - and this is 100% accurate - priced at £1850
Read More »Sony to showcase PlayStation VR2 headset and games soon
Sony has been ramping up its PlayStation VR2 announcements this year, revealing the new headset publicly and privately demoing it to developers at GDC in recent weeks. Now, it appears we could be in for a big PS VR2 showcase very soon. Recently, Kinda Funny's Greg Miller, as well as …
Read More »MSI introduces the PS5-ready Spatium M480 Play SSD
MSI has announced a new Spatium M480 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD variant. Designed to fit inside the PlayStation 5, the new Spatium M480 Play SSD features a smaller heatsink without sacrificing the performance provided by the original models. As with the other two Spatium M480 SSDs, the Play variant can …
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