Samsung keeps pushing the limits of LPDDR5X memory. Recently, the company announced their LPDDR5X chips, capable of achieving 8.5Gbps speeds, 1Gbps more than Samsung's previous maximum announced in March 2022. LPDDR memory is the most common type of memory used on mobile devices. However, it's starting to be used in …
Read More »Disabling a CCD on Ryzen 9 7950X looks to bump performance significantly in some games
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is a great CPU for gaming, particularly amongst the current crop of desktop CPUs available on the market. However, there seems to be a way to squeeze out some extra performance without overclocking. It seems that by disabling one of the CPU's CCDs, you can …
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Read More »Gigabyte to join list of Intel AIB partners for Arc Alchemist graphics cards
While Intel has launched its first Arc desktop graphics cards, board partners have been slow to adopt Intel's first-gen GPUs. Still, we should see more joining the list soon. According to a newly found EEC database entry, Gigabyte will be the next partner to roll out custom Arc graphics cards. …
Read More »AMD is reportedly cutting back Ryzen 7000 production due to PC market decline
The PC market enjoyed booming demand over the pandemic but things have dropped off considerably over the course of 2022. With low demand creeping in, AMD has reportedly reduced its production order for new Ryzen 7000 series CPUs. You should have noticed by now that building a new PC with …
Read More »DeepCool’s new LT series AIO coolers have an RGB infinity mirror CPU block
DeepCool is debuting its best-looking AIO CPU coolers yet. The new LT series combines up to a 360mm radiator with high-static pressure fans for cooling performance, while the CPU block helps these coolers stand out thanks to Infinity Mirrors, which give a great effect when combined with RGB lighting. The …
Read More »AMD EPYC 9004 specifications and performance leaks
We're still a while away from the launch of new-gen EPYC processors. AMD has not said much about its plans yet, but a leak this week has revealed specs for the server CPU lineup, as well as expected performance. According to Moore's Law Is Dead, the EPYC 9004 series will …
Read More »Gigabyte seems to have confirmed the entire 13th Gen Core desktop CPU lineup
Intel has already confirmed which will be the first Raptor Lake chips to release. We are almost certain there will be more chips in the lineup, but we've only heard about them through rumours. Gigabyte, however, might have shared more than it should, confirming a total of 22 Intel 13th …
Read More »DeepCool CK560 Case Review
DeepCool's CK560 is on sale for £83.99, and we find out if it is worth the price
Read More »Intel Core i9-13900KF overclocked to 6.0GHz spotted running on a B660 motherboard
To overclock the Intel Core i9-13900KF, you would think that a Z690/790 motherboard would be necessary. However, some B660 motherboards can also do it via BCLK, as proven earlier this year. These boards were already used to overclock 12th Gen Core chips, and now we have confirmation that you should …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile series to also include Zen 3 and Zen 4-based CPUs
There have been hints that AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile CPUs would feature Zen 4 (Ryzen 7x4x) and Zen 2 (Ryzen 7x2x) chips. Now, a new benchmark entry suggests the upcoming laptop CPU range will also include some Zen 3-based processors. The SiSoftware Sandra entry spotted by @momomo_us shows us a …
Read More »Nvidia removes Lite Hash Rate limiter with its latest graphics driver
Nvidia introduced the hash rate limiter during the RTX 30 series life cycle in an effort to discourage purchases from crypto miners and get more stock into the hands of gamers. Now, Nvidia seems to be dropping the hash rate limiter, with the latest drivers unlocking mining performance on all …
Read More »Nvidia ‘unlaunches’ RTX 4080 12GB
Last month, Nvidia announced three graphics cards - an RTX 4090 and two RTX 4080 versions. The company quickly gained criticism for the RTX 4080 12GB, as the card has a different chip and significantly lower performance compared to the 16GB version. Now, Nvidia has hit the rewind button and is ‘unlaunching’ the 12GB RTX 4080.
Read More »Palit RTX 4090 GameRock OC Review – Midnight Kaleidoscope
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Read More »Upcoming AMD Navi 31 GPU to make the jump to DisplayPort 2.1
While previous rumours have claimed that AMD's upcoming Navi 31 GPU will utilise DisplayPort 2.0, newer reports suggest AMD is going a step further. According to multiple sources, the Navi 31 GPU will be upgraded to DisplayPort 2.1, an upcoming version of the standard, which could provide an advantage compared …
Read More »Nvidia introduces ‘Verified Priority Access’ queue system for RTX 4090 Founders Edition purchases
The RTX 4090 offers incredible performance, but it comes at a significant cost. Still, there are many willing to pay the price and we are already seeing Founders Edition cards swiftly selling out. To help with this, Nvidia is introducing a new ‘priority access' queue system for buyers, so you …
Read More »ASRock introduces its Arc A700 series graphics card line-up
Now that the Intel Arc A700 series has officially launched, third-party partners like ASRock can introduce their custom solutions to the public. For now, there's only an Arc A750 model and another for the 8GB variant of the A770, but an A770 with 16GB of memory should come at a …
Read More »Carmack criticises state of Quest and Meta’s VR direction
Earlier this week, the Meta Connect conference kicked off, bringing the Meta Quest Pro headset and some smaller pieces of news. During the event, former Oculus CTO and current Meta advisor, John Carmack, had the chance to speak, and he used that time to express a number of frustrations with …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest graphics driver increases performance in DX12 games by up to 24%
This week's Nvidia graphics driver update not only adds support for the RTX 4090, but also makes some new optimisations, improving DX12 performance for RTX 30 series GPUs by up to 24 percent. While a lot of games still offer a DX11 version, the majority of titles now support DX12. …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4080 16GB is up to 30% faster than the 12GB variant
Nvidia shared official performance figures for the two upcoming RTX 4080 GPUs. As expected, the 16GB model will be considerably faster than the 12GB variant. However, the 24-30% performance gap is more than their names suggest. Based on Nvidia's official performance charts, the Nvidia RTX 4080 16GB is considerably faster …
Read More »Meta has acquired several VR game studios and is bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming to Quest headsets
The Quest Pro wasn't the only major announcement to come out of Meta last night. The company has also invested in a new batch of gaming studios to build new content for Quest headsets. The company has also partnered with Microsoft to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to VR devices. As …
Read More »The Meta Quest Pro launches this month
After months of rumours and one particularly major leak, Meta officially announced the Quest Pro headset last night. As we previously thought, this is indeed a very high-end headset, hitting the market at $1,499. At this price, the Meta Quest Pro is cheaper than a Microsoft Hololens, which is similarly …
Read More »Nvidia’s RTX 4090 is now available, custom cards range from near MSRP to well over £2000
The reviews are in and the wider verdict seems to be that the RTX 4090 is one hell of a graphics card, delivering significant gains compared to the previous flagship, the RTX 3090 Ti. As of today, the RTX 4090 is officially available for purchase, so we've had a browse …
Read More »Inno3D RTX 4090 X3 OC Review
We check out our first RTX 4090 AIB card, the Inno3D X3 OC
Read More »AMD is giving away Uncharted with Ryzen 5000 CPUs
AMD's Ryzen 7000 series was released two weeks ago, but AMD hasn't yet abandoned its predecessor. The Ryzen 5000 series chips are still pretty decent, especially considering they are cheaper than ever. Now, AMD is adding more value to these CPUs by bundling them with the upcoming PC version of …
Read More »Intel Core i3-13100 appears on CPU-Z Validator
The Intel 13th Gen Core chips will soon be available for everyone, but that only includes the “K” and “KF models”. The non-K/KF SKUs should release in H1 2022. Leaks claim that we will get Core i9, i7, and i5 chips, but news has been quiet on the Core i3 …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4090 Founders Edition Review
RTX 4090 is here! And it is an absolute beast of a GPU
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4090 spotted running at 3.2GHz clock speed and 25Gbps memory clock
The Nvidia RTX 4090 isn't out yet, but some are lucky enough to have their hands on the new graphics card already. Previous reports have shown users pushing the GPU clock speed to 3GHz and 3.1GHz, but the current record sits at over 3.2GHz. Twitter user @wxnod shared a screenshot …
Read More »MSI MPG B650 Carbon WiFi Motherboard Review
In this review, we are taking our first look at AMD’s new B650 chipset via the MSI B650 Carbon WiFi motherboard. Coming in at £380 in the UK, this certainly is not the value successor to B550 that many users may have expected. With that said, though, there are a …
Read More »Intel Core i9-13900K and Core i5-13600K Unboxing
We have been talking about Intel 13th Gen Core Raptor Lake for many months but the time for reviews is drawing near. Today we can show you the review kits we have received from Intel, containing two CPUs, a fancy paperweight and a shiny box that is decorated with a …
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