AMD announced it would host an event on November 3rd to reveal the first RDNA 3 graphics cards. However, while the announcement date is coming early in the month, actual availability will arrive later. According to one leaker, the RX 7900 series graphics cards will arrive in early December.
Read More »Nvidia officially announces the RTX 3060 8GB variant and RTX 3060 Ti with GDDR6X memory
After multiple AIB partners revealed their RTX 3060 8GB and RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X custom designs, Nvidia has finally announced the two new GPUs. According to Nvidia, the new cards will be released next month, so we should see these out in the wild soon. Besides the two RTX 3060 …
Read More »New Nvidia driver adds DLSS 3 to F1 22 and support for new RTX 3060 and 3060 Ti cards
Nvidia's latest Game Ready graphics driver has arrived, adding in optimisations for a few new games, DLSS 3 to F1 22 and support for Nvidia's newly launched RTX 3060 SKUs, including the new 8GB RTX 3060 and the GDDR6X RTX 3060 Ti. Nvidia's latest Game Ready graphics driver, version 526.47 …
Read More »AMD is preparing a Ryzen 7 7800X and a Ryzen 3 7300X, benchmarks suggest
It seems AMD is getting ready to launch a few more Ryzen 7000 series CPUs. Besides the recently spotted Ryzen 7 7700, two new Ryzen 7000 series chips have also appeared in benchmark listings – the Ryzen 7 7800X and the Ryzen 3 7300X. Starting with the Ryzen 7 CPU, …
Read More »Zotac lists RTX 3070 Ti graphics card based on a GA102 GPU
A few days ago, we heard rumours that Nvidia would launch new RTX 30 series SKUs. Since then, we've already seen confirmation of the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X and the RTX 3060 8GB. The only one left to be confirmed is the RTX 3070 Ti with a GA102 GPU, which …
Read More »Phanteks launches Glacier G40 liquid cooling block for Asus RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 GPUs
The RTX 4090 has arrived and it is truly a beastly card. We've seen many incredibly chunky air-cooled models so far, which means many looking at this GPU may be considering liquid cooling. Phanteks has those people covered with a new set of GPU water blocks. This week, Phanteks is …
Read More »Weak adapter construction reportedly to blame for melting RTX 4090s
After users reported melting and burning RTX 4090 12VHPWR adapters, Nvidia launched its own investigation into the matter. We've yet to have an update from them, but the main issue at hand here may have already been discovered thanks to a dissection of Nvidia's 12VHPWR adapter. Simply put, the 12VHPWR connector itself should be safe, but the adapter Nvidia is shipping with its new graphics cards can cause some big problems.
Read More »Memtest86+ version 6.00 brings support for Intel 13th Gen and AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs
Due to its ability to be booted as an operating system, Memtest86+ has become one of the most recommended tools to check memory stability. Despite its status, the last non-beta version was released nine years ago. That has now changed, as the developer launched a new update introducing support for …
Read More »Upcoming Ryzen 7 7700 will have a 5.35GHz boost clock speed, benchmark listing shows
Just recently, we saw the first evidence that AMD is planning new Ryzen 7000 CPUs, offering non-X variants of the line-up. Now, the first benchmark entry for the Ryzen 7700 has appeared, giving us an early look at what to expect. The entry shared by Benchleaks shows the Ryzen 7 …
Read More »Gigabyte RTX 4090 Gaming OC Review
Gigabyte's Gaming OC is in the house, and it's the biggest 4090 we've seen so far
Read More »AIB partners start listing RTX 3060 cards with 8GB of VRAM
Previous rumours suggested that the RTX 3060 would receive an 8GB variant, and according to a few AIB partners, it seems they were accurate. For now, only Manli and Asus have listed RTX 3060 8GB custom cards on their websites, but others should follow soon. A couple of days ago, …
Read More »NZXT expands line-up with two new H5 cases and new T120 CPU coolers
NZXT is back with two new cases and a new line of CPU coolers. Today sees the launch of the new H5 Flow and H5 Elite cases, providing all the space needed to build a great-looking gaming rig, in addition to the new T120 CPU coolers to help tame the …
Read More »Nvidia investigating reports of melting RTX 4090 power adapters
Prior to the launch of the RTX 4090 there were some rumours about the new 12VHPWR connector and potential issues with it. Now, two buyers of the new graphics card have reported burn damage to the 12VHPWR adapter, as well as damage to the connector on the graphics card.
Read More »AMD will introduce next-gen EPYC processors on November 10th
The next generation of AMD server CPUs is almost upon us. On November 10th, the company will introduce what should be the EPYC 9004 series, bringing a new level of performance to the data centre market. AMD's ‘together we advance_data centres' event will be in person, but a live stream …
Read More »Intel Core i5-13600K Review
Our verdict on the i5-13600K - spoiler alert, it's a damn good CPU
Read More »Some Intel Arc A770 Limited Edition cards have their memory running at 16Gbps out-of-the-box
The Intel Arc A770's official specifications list the graphics card as featuring a memory speed of 17.5Gbps. However, customers are getting cards with their memory clocked at 16Gbps. As of now, Intel has yet to make an official response to this issue. As a reminder, the Intel Arc A770 comes …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT said to feature 20GB of GDDR6 video memory
AMD is currently gearing up to launch its new RDNA 3 GPU architecture in November and sure enough, we are starting to see some leaks. According to a new report this week, the RX 7900 XT will pack 20GB of VRAM. According to Wccftech, the upcoming GPU will come with …
Read More »AMD is reportedly preparing new Ryzen 7000 desktop processors
In the past, AMD has released both ‘X' and non-X versions of its Ryzen CPUs. AMD has yet to announce non-X Ryzen 7000 series processors, but it seems they are on the way. Leaker @momomo_us posted a simple tweet about the rumoured Ryzen 7 7700 CPU. As per the vague …
Read More »Gigabyte updates Intel motherboards with “Instant 6GHz” feature
The Intel Core i9-13900K at stock settings can boost to an impressive 5.8GHz. However, like most processors, there's still some overclocking headroom. Now, Gigabyte's new easy overclocking feature should net you a 6GHz overclock with ease. Those who own a Gigabyte 600/700-series motherboard (Intel-based) will be able to overclock their …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 40 GPUs for laptops appear in leak
Nvidia has begun rolling out its new RTX 40 graphics cards for desktops and soon, it looks like laptops will follow. According to a new leak, Nvidia is planning five new laptop GPUs using its latest architecture – including a mobile version of the RTX 4090. Over on Twitter, REHWK …
Read More »Asus lists RTX 3060 Ti TUF Gaming card with 8GB of GDDR6X memory
We've been hearing for a while now that new versions of RTX 30 series GPUs are on the way with upgraded GDDR6X memory. We've already seen a list of these GPUs from Gigabyte, and now, Asus has begun listing upgraded RTX 3060 Ti graphics cards as well. For now, Asus …
Read More »Intel Core i9-13900K sets new overclocking world record
AMD has held the record for highest clock speed ever achieved by a CPU for quite some time. The previous record was set using an FX-8370, and that chip hasn't been dethroned since. That has now changed, with an overclocker managing to set a new clock speed record, pushing an …
Read More »ASRock designed a Sonic-themed Z790 motherboard
Fans of Sonic the Hedgehog planning to build a system with a 13th Gen Core chip should take a look at ASRock's new motherboard. Named Z790 PG Sonic, the new motherboard is covered in Sonic-themed decals, as the same implies. Based on the ASRock Z790 Phantom Gaming Riptide motherboard, the …
Read More »Nvidia seems to have a massive quad-slot cooler for an unknown RTX 40 GPU
With a 450W TDP, the RTX 4090 is already more power-demanding than any other mainstream graphics card. However, leaked photos suggest Nvidia was planning to release an even more power-hungry GPU. These photos we're talking about don't show a specific GPU, but we do see the cooler, featuring an absolutely …
Read More »MSI RTX 4090 Suprim Liquid X Review
MSI'S RTX 4090 takes the watercooling approach, with a 240mm AIO built in
Read More »TeamGroup’s Siren Duo360 offers convenient CPU and SSD cooling
Earlier this year, TeamGroup showed off a unique new AIO cooler – one with an extra block, so you can cool both your CPU and SSD with one radiator. Now, TeamGroup is back again, giving us a bit more detail on the upcoming Siren Duo360. To ensure the cooler can …
Read More »Inno3D and Arctic team up for sleek liquid-cooled RTX 4090
Last year, we saw the folks at Asus team up with Noctua to produce a special edition graphics card using Noctua's cooling expertise. Now, we are seeing a similar collaborative effort between Inno3D and the cooling specialists at Arctic, with both teaming up to produce the Inno3D RTX 4090 iChill Black graphics card.
Read More »G.Skill launches DDR5-7800 memory, DDR5-8000 is on the way too
G.Skill continues pushing the boundaries of DDR5 memory. Following the launch of Intel's new 13th Gen Core CPUs, G.Skill has unveiled its new DDR5-7800 Trident Z5 memory, the fastest yet. Additionally, 7600 and 7400 versions will also be available. G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 memory now offers up to 7800MHz speeds …
Read More »Intel Core i9-13900K Review
The Intel i9-13900K is here and Leo puts it head to head with the Ryzen 7950X
Read More »Upcoming GDDR6X RTX 3060 Ti will be up to 10% faster according to benchmark leak
We've been hearing rumours for a while now claiming that Nvidia is going to refresh its RTX 30 series line-up with new GDDR6X models. We weren't expecting to see much of a performance boost here, but the first benchmark leaks have come in, revealing a performance boost of up to …
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