AMD’s timely launch of its new Radeon RX 5500 XT graphics cards means manufacturers got the chance to roll out custom versions of the new GPU perfectly in time for Christmas shoppers. MSI has announced its full lineup of RX 5500 XT cards with eight SKUs available now. MSI’s range …
Read More »Microsoft pushes full-screen pop-up reminders for Windows 7 support ending
Windows 7 is still alive and kicking, with current marketshare stats showing that 33.37 percent of desktop users are still running the ageing OS. However, with the Windows 7 ‘extended support' window soon coming to an end, Microsoft is getting antsy, adding full screen pop-up warnings for Windows 7 users. This isn't …
Read More »The Outer Worlds will get story DLC in 2020
The Outer Worlds might not have won best RPG at The Game Awards last week, but it was still without a doubt one of the best games to land in 2019. There have been rumours that Obsidian is working on extra content for the game since launch and now, the …
Read More »Epic is offering 1 free game every day until the end of 2019
Throughout 2019, the Epic Games Store has been offering free games to its users on a consistent basis. This programme was promised to run until the end of 2019. As the year is coming to a close, Epic appears to be giving the programme one last hurrah, with 12 games …
Read More »AMD joins the Blockchain Game Alliance
AMD confirmed in an announcement today that the company is set to join the Blockchain Game Alliance, where it will help to promote the development of new blockchain-powered gaming platforms in partnership with technology providers. The Blockchain Gaming Alliance provides an open forum for individuals and companies within the game …
Read More »Xbox Series X suggests AMD could bring VRS and ray tracing to its next-gen GPUs
Last week, Microsoft announced its new console platform, the Xbox Series X. This new console will use the “next generation RDNA” architecture (RDNA2) from AMD, which will have ray tracing and variable-rate shading (VRS). Xbox Series X will use an SoC made by AMD, with a CPU component made of “Zen 2” …
Read More »ASRock unveils the Radeon RX 5500 XT Phantom Gaming D 8G OC graphics card
After the launch of AMD's new Radeon RX 5500 XT, ASRock has launched its RX 5500 XT Phantom Gaming D 8G OC model. Similar to the Challenger OC we reviewed last week, this graphics card uses a twin-fan cooler, but with a different shroud design incorporating the company's signature Phantom Gaming aesthetic. …
Read More »Schneider Electric, Avnet and Iceotope introduce a new immersive liquid cooled rack
Schneider Electric has collaborated with Avnet and Iceotope to announce the industry’s first commercially available integrated rack with chassis-based immersive liquid cooling, designed for compute-intensive applications. The joint solution was unveiled at the Schneider Electric booth during the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference in Las Vegas. The …
Read More »BitFenix introduces the Alchemy 3.0 GPU support bracket
A common issue that enthusiast PC system builders find difficult to overcome is the annoying sag that comes with heavy high-end graphics cards. There are various options already out there to help eliminate GPU sag with manufacturers improving products all the time. BitFenix has announced a new solution to combat …
Read More »Thermaltake’s S500 chassis is now available in white
Thermaltake is obviously feeling the Christmas spirit since it was announced that it's S500 Tempered Glass Mid Tower Chassis is now available for pre-order in a white version – the S500 Tempered Glass Snow Edition. The idea behind the Snow Edition S500 is to produce a sleek, simple and elegant …
Read More »LG unveils lightweight and compact Gram series laptops
LG has announced a new lightweight and compact Gram laptop series. The range includes various display sizes designed to set a new standard for portable computing to satisfy the needs of the most advanced users. The new 2020 Gram laptop lineup from LG includes the Gram 17 17Z90N, Gram 15 …
Read More »Intel unveils its new RealSense lidar camera L515
Intel has launched the new RealSense lidar camera, the L515 is the world’s smallest and most power-efficient lidar camera that is capable of capturing millions of depth points per second and features a new technology to create innovative ways to integrate lidar into smart devices. RealSense experts have developed a …
Read More »Aipower launch the Wearbuds with fitness tracker
Aipower has announced the introduction of an innovative new set of earbuds after a successful Kickstarter project. The company’s new Wearbuds are the world’s first wristband-housed high-resolution wireless earbuds on the market. The Wearbuds from Aipower are designed to be ultra-portable, create excellent sound and include fitness tracking features to …
Read More »PowerColor announces its Red Dragon 5500 XT series
The parent company of PowerColor, TUL Corporation has announced its new AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT Red Dragon series graphics cards. The new lineup will include both 4GB and 8GB versions of the PowerColor Red Dragon RX 5500 XT GPUs. PowerColor’s Red Dragon RX 5500 XT cards are based on …
Read More »Lucasfilm and Samsung collaborate to launch the special edition Galaxy Note10+
Samsung has announced it is launching a special edition Star Wars-themed Galaxy Note10+. The new device will coincide with the release of the new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker film, which is due to hit the screens on 20th December. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is set to …
Read More »EK Water Blocks launch a new monoblock for Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master
Users of the AMD X570 platform will be pleased to learn that EKWB has launched a new monoblock to bring premium quality liquid cooling support for the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master motherboard. EKWB has introduced a brand new premium monoblock for the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master motherboard to increase the …
Read More »Mozilla has added some smart updates to Firefox Reality
2019 has seen a substantial rise in the popularity of Virtual Reality hardware with more devices creeping into homes this year than ever before. Naturally, you instantly think gaming when VR is mentioned, however software developers are constantly looking for new ways to deploy VR capabilities. Mozilla has released a …
Read More »Sharkoon launch a new line of budget RGB PC cases
Sharkoon has announced a new range of RGB enabled PC cases, the company has introduced two new Midi ATX towers: the RGB LIT 100 and RGB LIT 200 feature striking designs with tempered glass panels at a budget price. Both the LIT 100 and LIT 200 from Sharkoon include RGB …
Read More »Adata XPG memory tested to support AMD Ryzen 3950X and Threadripper 3000
Adata’s XPG range has provided gamers and enthusiasts with high-performance memory for recent generations of desktop PC systems. The excellent compatibility of Adata XPG memory is set to continue through support for the latest AMD Ryzen 3950X and Threadripper 3000 based systems. Adata has announced that it's XPG DDR4 memory …
Read More »Asus launches its Radeon RX 5500 XT series cards
Asus has announced its new range of Radeon RX 5500 XT graphics cards, the company has launched two versions from the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT series which include the ROG Strix Radeon RX 5500 XT and the Asus Dual Radeon RX 5500 XT. The announcement from Asus comes as …
Read More »Valve cancels Half-Life: Alyx preview just a few hours before The Game Awards
Just a few weeks ago, Valve shook the gaming world with the announcement of Half-Life: Alyx, the first full-length Half-Life game in over a decade. At the time that the trailer dropped, it was announced that more details would be shared at The Game Awards. Unfortunately, just a few hours …
Read More »Bravely Default 2 is a brand new sequel coming to Nintendo Switch
Square Enix has already released some of the best Nintendo Switch titles to date, including the likes of Octopath Traveller and Dragon Quest XI Definitive Edition. In 2020, the publisher is coming back for round 3, with a brand new sequel to Bravely Default. Last night during The Game Awards, …
Read More »Eurocom Launch the Sky X7W fully hardware socketed laptop
Eurocom’s mobile workstation is set to become even more mobile with the launch of a new Supercomputer-class laptop, the Sky X7W boasts just as much power as it predecessor despite weighing in at half a pound less than the Tornado F7 SE. The new Eurocom Sky X7W is powered by …
Read More »Logitech has launched a $200 webcam for the Apple Pro Display XDR
Logitech has announced the launch of a new product designed for Apple’s £5000 monitor, the Apple Pro Display XDR. The Logitech 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam for the Apple display also comes with a premium price tag too. The first webcam specifically designed for Apple’s Pro Display XDR has been introduced …
Read More »Microsoft announce the Xbox Series X next generation games console
It is still a year away until the next generation of gaming consoles are due to be launched. However, Microsoft has officially announced its next-generation offering with the Xbox Series X set to be Microsoft’s most powerful console yet. Microsoft claims its next-generation Xbox Series X console will be the …
Read More »Microsoft announces Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II at The Game Awards
Last night during The Game Awards, Microsoft had a particularly big showing. Not only was the next-gen Xbox officially shown off for the first time, but the first game for that console was also announced- Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice was one of the most critically acclaimed games …
Read More »Alphacool adds Radeon RX 5700 XT waterblocks to its Eisblock Aurora line
Alphacool has launched a series of new Eisblock Aurora Plexi GPX-A GPU water blocks and backplates for AMD 5700 XT graphics cards. The new range covers Radeon RX 5700 XT cards from ASRock and XFX that combine style and performance with extensive digital RGB lighting. Alphacool’s design target of the new …
Read More »EKWB lanuch the EK-Quantum Kinetic TBE D5 pump/res combo
EKWB’s Quantum line of D-RGB custom cooling components cover a broad range of hardware, including CPU blocks for various platforms, full cover GPU waterblocks for both Nvidia and AMD GPUs as well as monoblocks, pumps, distribution plates and reservoirs. Today EKWB is releasing a new Quantum Line of genuine D5 …
Read More »AOC unveils the AGON AG273FCZE, a 27-inch 240Hz monitor
AOC China has unveiled its latest addition to the AGON monitor family, with product details posted on its website. The monitor is the AOC AGON AG273FCZE, a 27-inch curved display with a whopping 240Hz refresh rate. The VA panel used in this monitor has a curvature of 1500R, a resolution of 1920 …
Read More »Black Desert Mobile has been released on Android and iOS
Pearl Abyss has released the mobile version of its acclaimed MMORPG, Black Desert. Initially available only on PC and later released for consoles, the game is available now on Android and iOS for free. The first tests ran in a handful of countries, such as Japan, Taiwan, and Korea, and …
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