As great as Doom Classic is, it is also a true product of its time, with graphics that haven't aged well. Fortunately, through mods, you can give the game quite the graphics overhaul, especially if it is as well implemented as this new ray-tracing mod.
Read More »Intel Arc A350M laptop GPU is on par with Nvidia GTX 1650 in 3DMark tests
Intel only officially announced the Arc mobile GPU series a couple of days ago, but someone has already tested the entry-level A350M on 3DMark Firestrike and Time Spy. Based on the benchmark results, Intel's new mobile GPU seems on par with the Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q, matching some early rumours about its performance.
Read More »KitGuru Games: PlayStation Plus Extra & Premium are no answer to Xbox Game Pass
Following on from multiple leaks, Sony officially announced its PlayStation Plus revamp. Formerly known as Project Spartacus, this was set up to be Sony's answer to Xbox Game Pass, but initial impressions seem to be that the final product has fallen short of expectations.
Read More »Win a Gigabyte RTX 3070 Ti Gaming OC graphics card! (closed)
Want to win an RTX 3070 Ti graphics card for FREE? Of course you do - and best of all, it is OPEN WORLDWIDE! Get all the details and find out how to enter here...
Read More »Win a Streamplify full streaming hardware bundle this month! (closed)
It’s 2022 and live streaming is bigger than ever. If you've been looking to start up your own stream, then we are here to help you out. This month, we have teamed up with Streamplify to give away a complete streaming bundle, including a new webcam, green screen, ring lights and a microphone...
Read More »AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX shows up in first place on PassMark CPU ranking
AMD released the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000WX series a few days ago, finally launching the Zen3-based chips that power users and creators waited for. Featuring up to 64x cores with SMT, many thought this would be the most powerful single-socket CPU to date, and according to the PassMark database, it sure is.
Read More »AMD may announce FSR 2.0 at GDC after all
Last week, we learned that AMD would be revealing the "next generation of image upscaling for games" at GDC 2022, but further details were kept under wraps. Now, it seems that this will indeed be an announcement for FSR 2.0, which has been described as an "impressive" upgrade.
Read More »AMD will reveal ‘the next-generation of image upscaling’ at GDC 2022
GDC is right around the corner and AMD will be hosting a number of panels during the event, one of which promises to reveal the next-generation of image upscaling...
Read More »First Apple M1 Ultra benchmark shows amazing performance in multi-core workloads
Apple only just announced the M1 Ultra processor a couple of days ago, but benchmark results are already making the rounds. The M1 Ultra has been spotted on Geekbench, showcasing impressive multi-core performance.
Read More »Nvidia may sell RTX 30 GPUs alongside RTX 40 series
Since Nvidia launched the RTX 30 series cards, the company has struggled to produce enough supply. As a result, it decided to relaunch the RTX 2060 to meet the increased demand. Now, as the release of the next-gen GPUs approaches, the chip manufacturer expects demand could spike again, leading it to consider selling RTX 30 series and Ada GPUs simultaneously.
Read More »AMD Launches ‘Zen 3’ Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series
AMD has announced the release of its new Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series processors featuring an update to Zen 3 architecture. The professional-orientated Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3000 WX-Series chips based on Zen 2 proved a hit for workstation users in domains such as rendering and animation. AMD is aiming to repeat that success, but this time with the company’s latest desktop processor architecture...
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti reportedly launching March 29th, RTX 3070 Ti 16GB cancelled
While Nvidia initially planned to reveal more details on the RTX 3090 Ti in January, but that timeline swiftly went out the window when production faced delays, as we reported at the time. Now, Nvidia is reportedly planning to launch its new RTX 30 series flagship on the 29th of March, and the previously rumoured 16GB RTX 3070 Ti has been scrapped.
Read More »Cyber attackers leak Nvidia employee credentials
The group behind a recent cyber attack on Nvidia has leaked more sensitive data. After attempts to force Nvidia to open source its graphics drivers failed, the group began leaking more data, this time impacting over 71,000 employees.
Read More »PlayStation’s Game Pass competitor is imminent as Sony removes PS Now
Microsoft has gone all-in on Xbox Game Pass, allowing users across PC, Xbox and mobile to play a large library of games for one monthly cost. Sony is currently juggling between two services: PS+ and PS Now. As part of the company’s rumoured refocus on PS+ however, the latter service has started to disappear from users’ PlayStations.
Read More »Nvidia source code leak points to Nintendo Switch 2 with Ampere GPU
For years now, there have been rumours around a Switch Pro, with a newer Nvidia SoC and support for features like DLSS. At this point, a Switch 2 is looking far more likely than a mid-gen refresh, and we finally have confirmation of such a product existing thanks to recent Nvidia leaks.
Read More »Hackers reportedly leak Nvidia DLSS source code
Over the weekend, hackers were able to break into Nvidia's systems and steal roughly 1TB worth of confidential files. So far, the group behind the attack claims to have source code, drivers, an LHR bypass, schematics and more and now, some of these files have begun leaking - starting with the source code for DLSS.
Read More »Valve is “more than happy” for Game Pass to come to Steam
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is a highly valued service, offering many first and third party games for one relatively low subscription. The primary issues surrounding Game Pass is the fact that it is hosted using Microsoft’s PC’s store – though this may change in the future.
Read More »PlayStation’s Game Pass competitor continues to sound disappointing
Back in December, we first learned that Sony is planning its own games subscription service known as 'Spartacus'. The project so far has been billed as PlayStation's answer to Xbox Game Pass and now, we have a better breakdown of what each subscription tier will get you and how much it will cost...
Read More »Win a copy of Elden Ring (PC) on the KitGuru Discord! (closed)
This week, Elden Ring officially became one of the highest rated games of all time, with glowing reviews across the board. We know a lot of KitGuru readers are going to want to play this over the weekend - so we're giving away a free copy for PC!
Read More »Intel expands range of 12th Gen Core Mobile processors
For months now, we've seen countless leaks and rumours around Intel's upcoming 12th Gen Core Mobile processors. We got a good look at some of these processors already during CES 2022, but now, Intel is launching its full stack, including the new U-series CPUs for low-power thin and light portable PCs.
Read More »Sony officially unveils PlayStation VR2 headset
Sony has been making a habit of randomly dropping PlayStation VR2 news on us without warning. Last month, the company decided to unveil the specs for the next-gen headset and now today, Sony has officially revealed the PlayStation VR2 headset in full, alongside its newly designed controllers.
Read More »KitGuru Games: Horizon Forbidden West goes from slogfest to greatness
Throughout 2021, Sony's first-party studios proved that the PS5 was the next-gen console to have in year-one, with a solid slate of new games with jaw-dropping graphics. Now to kick off 2022, Sony is looking to continue making its mark with Horizon Forbidden West, another incredible graphical showcase, although it is a slow burn for returning players...
Read More »EVGA launches new enthusiast-grade Z690 motherboard for Alder Lake processors
Following on from the Z690 Classified, EVGA is now announcing a new flagship Z690 board. Like its enthusiast-grade graphics cards, the new Z690 board from EVGA will be named after K|NGP|N, one of the best overclockers worldwide...
Read More »Intel details upcoming GPUs and CPUs with new roadmaps
Intel Investors Meeting took place this week, complete with new roadmaps and details about the upcoming roster of CPUs and GPUs.
Read More »AMD Ryzen 6000 Mobile ‘Rembrandt’ Launches – Zen 3+, RDNA2, DDR5
Laptops powered by the new Zen 3+ ‘Rembrandt’ AMD Ryzen 6000 Mobile series processors have released today, marking the introduction of RDNA2 iGPUs, TSMC’s 6nm process node, and DDR5 memory to the world of AMD-based notebooks...
Read More »Phanteks launches Evolv Shift XT – an expandable Mini-ITX case
Today, Phanteks is giving its Mini-ITX case series a bit of a shake-up with the new Evolv Shift XT. The big show stopper here is the ability to extend the case to three different heights, one focused on minimal footprint, one for improved airflow and maximum height for those that wish to use a 240mm or 280mm AIO liquid cooler.
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 next-gen update available, Patch 1.5 overhauls gameplay
Cyberpunk 2077's long awaited next-gen patch has finally arrived. With Patch 1.5, Cyberpunk 2077 now properly supports the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 consoles, but next-gen enhancements are just a small fraction of this update. Patch 1.5 also makes significant improvements and overhauls to gameplay, and adds new content.
Read More »AMD and Nvidia GPU prices continue to fall in Europe as availability improves
The final five months of 2021 saw continued GPU price increases across Europe. In January, the tides started to turn, with prices for both AMD and Nvidia GPUs beginning to drop, and that trend has continued into February.
Read More »Ubisoft employees ask ‘are we competing with EA for most hated company?’ as NFT push continues
A good number of developers at Ubisoft have been just as confused as the rest of us by the publisher's recent push into the NFT market. Ubisoft recently attempted to change the minds of its employees by offering them a free NFT, but as you might expect, that didn't exactly do the trick, leading to another surge in complaints on Ubisoft's private company-wide feedback forum.
Read More »AMD gains approval for $35 billion Xilinx acquisition
Back in 2020, AMD announced plans to acquire Xilinx in a deal worth roughly $35 billion. Like any major acquisition, the deal was subject to regulatory approval, which was finally granted this week.
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