With no sight of any mid-range RTX 40 series card, it seems the GPU manufacturer will revamp its current-gen RTX 3060 series with GDDR6X memory, matching a rumour we've previously reported. According to the rumoured spec sheet, everything else remains untouched. The first graphics card to be spotted with GDDR6X …
Read More »Intel Alder Lake BIOS source code leaks
Somehow, it looks like Intel's source code for Alder Lake has leaked online. The 12th Gen CPUs launched in late 2021 and now, someone has reportedly got their hands on the source code to Intel's BIOS, weighing in at about 6GB. The leak was first reported by vx-underground, which claims …
Read More »WD launches rugged SanDisk Pro G-40 SSD with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2
The SanDisk Pro G40 has arrived, bringing new dual-mode compatibility with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 interfaces, paving the way for easy and efficient transfers across devices. Today, WD announced the latest addition to its SanDisk Professional line-up, the Pro-G40 SSD. This is the company's most rugged drive …
Read More »Thermaltake’s new SFX power supplies are ready for new-gen GPUs
Much like Seasonic, MSI and Silverstone, Thermaltake has also been early to the ATX 3.0 power supply party. Nvidia's new RTX 40 GPUs are the first to support the new power standard and the 12VHPWR connector. Alongside its own full-sized Toughpower ATX 3.0 units, Thermaltake is also launching a range …
Read More »Endorfy Navis F280 CPU Cooler Review
SilentiumPC has rebranded, so we're checking out the Endorfy Navis F280 AIO
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4080 (16GB) 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark results may have leaked
We're still a little ways off from seeing the RTX 4080 in the flesh, but it seems some people have managed to get their hands on this GPU a little early. This week, new 3DMark benchmark results were posted, purportedly revealing the first results for Nvidia's 16GB RTX 4080. While …
Read More »Intel Arc A770 Limited Edition Review
Intel Arc GPUs are here! We check out the $349 A770 Limited Edition
Read More »Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition Review
Intel Arc GPUs are here! We check out the $289 A750 Limited Edition
Read More »Seasonic is giving free 12VHPWR cables to Prime and Focus PSU customers
Recently, Seasonic introduced its new ATX 3.0, PCIe 5.0-ready Vertex series power supplies, offering 12VHPWR out of the box to instantly prepare you for the next generation of graphics cards. You aren't out of luck if you have an older power supply unit though, as you can also get a …
Read More »MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 Power Supply Review
MSI have a few new power supplies on the market. Today we look at the flagship model
Read More »Asus and NZXT launch new B650 and B650E motherboards for Ryzen 7000
Last month with the launch of Ryzen 7000, we also saw the release of new X670 and X670E motherboards. Now as we head into October, more affordable options are starting to be announced. Today, Asus introduces four new B650 motherboard families, and NZXT has also announced the new N7 B650E. …
Read More »Sony plans to make 2 million PSVR2 headsets for launch
The original PlayStation VR felt in many ways like an experiment for Sony, with the console manufacturer dipping its toes into the VR market. Following the success of PSVR, Sony has announced a sequel headset is on its way, and according to reports, the manufacturer is planning to produce 2 …
Read More »Seasonic introduces new CEO Eric Lan
Sea Sonic is entering a new phase, as long-time CEO, Vincent Chang, is stepping down. He'll remain Chairman of the Board, but the CEO spot will now be filled by Eric Lan, who has previously held executive positions in Taiwan semiconductor and electronics companies. According to the announcement, Lan brings …
Read More »Leaked AMD roadmap confirms Ryzen 7000X3D chips, new Threadripper in mid-2023
An AMD desktop roadmap destined for partners seems to have leaked online, giving us some details regarding what the red team will launch next year. Besides confirming the existence of the Ryzen 7000X3D, it also shows that the Threadripper series will get a successor in mid-2023. The AMD roadmap leaked …
Read More »Gigabyte X670 & X670E Motherboards Overview
AMD’s new AM5 platform has launched with the new Ryzen 7000 series processors. Alongside useful upgrades such as PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 support, the new platform ushers in a new cohort of motherboards with extensive feature sets. In this video, we will be taking an initial overview look at …
Read More »First Intel Core i9-13900KS CPU-Z benchmark shows impressive single-core performance
Soon after announcing the initial line-up of 13th Gen Core chips, Intel introduced an even more powerful CPU. Coming in early 2023, the Core i9-13900KS will be the world's first 6GHz processor. Intel didn't share much more than that, but the first CPU-Z benchmarks have just emerged on Chinese social …
Read More »Intel Arc A750 & A770 Limited Edition Unboxing!
Over the last couple of weeks, Intel has been ramping up for the official launch of its Arc Alchemist graphics cards, first with the announcement of availability on October 12, which was followed up with full pricing details last night. Today we can reveal that we have both the A750 …
Read More »Intel details entry-level Arc A310 desktop GPU specs
Besides announcing the Arc A770 and A750 GPUs, both launching on October 12th, Intel has also given us a brief look at its upcoming entry-level GPU, the Arc A310. Based on its specifications, don't expect it to do battle with any of Nvidia or AMD's mid to high-end GPUs. However, …
Read More »Intel Arc A750 will release alongside the A770 on October 12th
It looks like the Arc A770 isn't hitting the market alone. The Intel Arc A750 GPU is also set to release on October 12th, starting at $289. At this price, it will be cheaper than the RTX 3060, and according to Intel's performance figures at least, it will be very …
Read More »Intel XeSS is now available in Shadow of Tomb Raider and Death Stranding
Intel XeSS is finally here, and we already have two games supporting it. The first two titles to support Intel's upscaling technique are Death Stranding and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. There are even measurements of the latter running on the different XeSS modes using a Radeon RX 6800 XT. …
Read More »Silverstone launches first ATX 3.0 Platinum Power Supply
Recently, Nvidia announced the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 graphics cards, complete with a new power connector designed for new ATX 3.0 PSUs. These power supplies are still quite rare, but SilverStone appears to have one of the very first available. Earlier this month, SilverStone unveiled the HELA 850R power …
Read More »First Raptor Lake H listings show 5.3GHz boost speeds for laptops
Intel Raptor Lake desktop chips have just been officially announced, but the mobile counterparts have yet to be shown to the public. That, however, doesn't mean that other parties don't have access to them, as you can see by the first Geekbench entries of the upcoming 13th Gen Core mobile …
Read More »Asus, EVGA, MSI, Gigabyte and NZXT unveil Intel Z790 motherboards
A new generation of Intel processors is upon us, and with it, there are a ton of new motherboards ready to be paired with the latest CPUs. MSI, Asus, Gigabyte, NZXT, and EVGA have introduced new products, giving plenty of options for choosing the perfect motherboard for your system. All …
Read More »Intel launches Arc A770 graphics card starting at $329
After months of apparent delays, Intel is finally launching its top-end Arc A770 graphics card in October. The new GPU will launch on October 12th and targets RTX 3060-beating performance. Intel finally showed off the Arc A770 GPU shortly after unveiling the new 13th Gen Core “Raptor Lake” CPUs. The …
Read More »Leo’s Deep Dive into Intel Raptor Lake
Today, at the Intel Innovation event, 13th Gen Core Raptor Lake was announced as we covered earlier. This is the final step before full technical reviews in the next few weeks and we are now allowed to stop teasing you with partial coverage that we prepared under NDA. Today we take a closer look into Raptor Lake itself...
Read More »Intel announces 13th Gen Core unlocked desktop processors
Today during Intel Innovation, the company officially unveiled its line-up of unlocked “Raptor Lake” processors. The initial line-up focuses on desktop, offering K-series and KF-series options, headlined by the new Core i9-13900K. With its 12th Generation “Alder Lake” CPUs, Intel introduced the new hybrid architecture, combining performance cores with efficiency …
Read More »Nvidia is giving away RTX 4090 graphics cards with a Cyberpunk-themed backplate
Nvidia is once again partnering with CD Projekt Red to design a special edition graphics card. This time, Nvidia will be giving away a Cyberpunk-themed RTX 4090 with a custom ‘Samurai' backplate. The limited edition graphics card has the same design as the Founders Edition model. However, instead of the …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs launch in UK with prices starting at £325.99
The day has finally arrived – today AMD's Ryzen 7000 series desktop processors officially become available, sporing the new Zen 4 architecture, and making the jump to Socket AM5. We've gone ahead and looked up UK availability and pricing for those planning to upgrade to the new platform. We've already …
Read More »Ambitious VR title BONELAB launches later this week
While VR as a gaming platform has yet to match the universal appeal of regular console and PC gaming, more and more impressive titles are showing us just how far the VR market has come in a relatively short time. One of the most exciting VR-exclusive titles – BONELAB – …
Read More »Klevv launches white RGB CRAS XR5 DDR5 memory with up to 6200 MT/s speeds
We're some ways into the DDR5 generation now, and memory makers have been continuously improving with new memory modules. Now just ahead of the launch of new DDR5-supported platforms, Klevv is unveiling its new CRAS XR5 RGB DDR5 memory kit. This particular memory kit is available in a 32GB (16GB …
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