EVGA has launched its first graphics card cooled by a 360mm AIO – the RTX 3090 KINGPIN Hybrid. Designed as the “ultimate card for extreme overclocking”, the RTX 3090 KINGPIN Hybrid follows on the success of its predecessors defining the “pinnacle of overclocking engineering and performance”. Featuring a 12 layer PCB, 3x …
Read More »MSI introduces the RTX 30 series Suprim X graphics cards
MSI has announced the new Suprim line of RTX 30 series graphics cards. To create this card, MSI has used its expertise in “circuit engineering and cooling development” alongside high-quality materials to create a new line of high-end graphics cards. Featuring MSI's Tri Frozr 2S cooling system with Torx 4.0 fans, …
Read More »Lian Li launches the O11 Dynamic Mini modular chassis
Lian Li has launched a new case as part of the O11D series. Available in both black and white, the new O11 Dynamic Mini is a modular case with extended support for fans, radiators, pumps, and components featuring a simple and modern design that allows users to showcase their systems. …
Read More »Overclockers UK brings another wave of early Black Friday discounts
The folks at Overclockers UK are getting into the Black Friday spirit early. We already saw an initial round of deals earlier this month but this week, another wave of discounts dropped. One of the most impressive deals here is the LG 27GL850-B, a 1440p IPS gaming monitor with 144Hz …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 30 GPU shortages expected to last a few more months
It has been very difficult to get hold of an RTX 30 series graphics card since launch and unfortunately, the situation is unlikely to change anytime soon. Nvidia has warned that a few more months of stock shortages are expected. Speaking during Nvidia's Q3 earnings call with investors, the company's …
Read More »Logitech G introduces the Pro X Superlight wireless esports gaming mouse
Logitech G has announced its lightest wireless esports gaming mouse yet. The Logitech G Pro X Superlight sets a “new standard reference for the world’s elite esports professionals” by using Logitech's Lightspeed wireless technology, the company's Hero 25K sensor, and a refined ergonomic design to increase movement precision. Field-tested by multiple …
Read More »Google Stadia is coming to iOS as a Safari web app
It looks like most major cloud gaming providers have figured their way around Apple's iOS App Store restrictions. Earlier this year, Amazon Luna presented the idea of streaming to iOS via the Safari browser instead of a dedicated app. Since then, Nvidia has rolled this out with GeForce Now and …
Read More »Leo Says 55 – Oh Yeah, AMD RX 6800 XT
At the end of October I showed you the Palit RTX 3080 graphics card I had recently bought and then I told you I was also going to buy an AMD Big Navi. That decision was based purely on AMD’s marketing material so as you might imagine, I was waiting with keen interest for Dominic’s reviews of Big Navi to land!
Read More »Razer unleashes early Black Friday deals
Black Friday is coming up very soon, but a lot of tech and gaming companies are getting an early jump on sales season. Today, Razer officially launched its own line-up of Black Friday deals. The first round of Razer deals are live today, covering the usual batch of gaming peripherals …
Read More »Rocket League dev explains why 120Hz is coming to Xbox Series X/S and not PS5
As we start to spend more time with the new next-gen consoles out in the wild, the differences between the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 are becoming more apparent. One of the big differences seems to be how backwards compatibility is implemented, which is holding the PS5 back from running …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 official gameplay trailer released
To make up for Cyberpunk 2077's recent delay to December 10th, CD Projekt Red aired another episode of Night City Wire this week. This time around, we're greeted with the official gameplay trailer, featuring plenty of Johnny Silverhand. The official gameplay trailer is pretty big, coming in at over 5 …
Read More »MSI launches beta BIOS for Smart Access Memory on AMD 500-series motherboards
Now that the Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards are available, MSI has launched a beta BIOS update for its AMD 500-series motherboards, introducing support for Smart Access Memory. To use Smart Access Memory, users need a Ryzen 5000 series processor, a Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards, and an …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT sets the new 3DMark Firestrike world record
AMD has just launched the Radeon RX 6800 XT and it's already breaking world records. The widely known extreme overclocker Alva Jonathan aka "LUCKY_NOOB" has set a new world record for the 3DMark Firestrike using a reference design Radeon RX 6800 XT.
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Read More »Elite Dangerous is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers its users a number of free titles. This week, those with an Epic Games account can get their hands on the popular online space-sim ‘Elite Dangerous’, as well as the indie, story-focused visual novel / puzzler hybrid ‘The World Next Door’. Both games …
Read More »EKWB unveils new watercooling gear for Radeon GPUs and Ryzen CPUs
EKWB has collaborated with AMD for a new line-up of Ryzen and Radeon specific watercooling components. This includes a Ryzen-themed CPU waterblock, an AIO unit, AMD-themed Vardar fans, and new EK-Quantum Vector blocks for the Radeon RX 6000 series. The star of the show here is the EK-Quantum Vector RX 6800/6900 …
Read More »GeForce Now enters beta on iOS
This week's Nvidia GeForce Now update is bigger than usual. Not only are new games being added to the streaming service, but Nvidia has also launched GeForce Now access on iOS devices for the first time. Game streaming services have largely avoided iOS due to Apple's App Store restrictions. Nvidia …
Read More »NZXT expands AIO liquid cooler line with Kraken X-3 and Z-3 series
Today, NZXT is revamping its all-in-one liquid cooler line-up with the introduction of the Kraken X-3 series and the Kraken Z-3 series. Both promise an easier installation process, upgraded components and RGB lighting. Starting with the Kraken Z-3 series, a new Z53 240mm AIO option has been added, providing a …
Read More »IO Interactive is making a James Bond game
IO Interactive has been independent for a while now, continuing to focus on the Hitman series. Following Hitman 3 in 2021, IO Interactive will be turning their attention to something a bit different – a James Bond game. Not much is known about the project at this point in time, …
Read More »Nintendo sues Amazon seller over Switch hacking tools
Back in October, we learned that Nintendo had won a lawsuit against people attempting to sell Nintendo Switch hacking tools. Now, Nintendo has set its sights on other sellers, leading to another legal battle. This time around, Nintendo is suing an Amazon seller known as ‘Le Hoang Minh', which has …
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Read More »Phillips gets ready to launch two new gaming monitors
Phillips is expanding its gaming monitor portfolio with two new entries: the 242E1GAEZ and the 272E1GAEZ. Both share similar specifications, but the first is a 24-inch model, while the latter is 27-inch. Both the 242E1GAEZ and the 272E1GAEZ have VA panels with FullHD resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and 4ms G2G response times (1ms MPRT). …
Read More »PS5 had second-lowest PlayStation console launch in Japan
Though the video game industry is bigger than it's ever been, on a purely statistical basis, the PlayStation 5 has surprisingly had a rather tepid launch. In Japan, the console managed to shift 118,085 units in its first four days, making it the second lowest PlayStation console launch in the …
Read More »The Game Awards 2020 nominees announced
The Game Awards are just a few weeks away, which means it is time to announce the nominees for 2020. Unsurprisingly, this year's nominee list for Game of the Year largely consists of PlayStation exclusives. Geoff Keighley uploaded the TGA nominee announcement video last night, covering nominees across a broad …
Read More »Microsoft Store leaks new release date for Far Cry 6
Recently, Ubisoft announced that Far Cry 6 would no longer be coming out in February 2021 and would instead release later in the year. A specific new release date has not been announced, but Microsoft may have accidentally confirmed the new date already. On the Microsoft Store, the listing for …
Read More »MSI introduces Radeon RX 6800 Gaming series graphics cards
MSI has unveiled 4 new graphics cards belonging to its Gaming series. The upcoming MSI Radeon RX 6800 and 6800XT Gaming Trio cards and the MSI Radeon RX 6800 and 6800XT Gaming X Trio are very similar, with out-of-the-box clock speeds being the key difference. Although the new MSI Radeon …
Read More »Win an AMD Ryzen processor and Seagate SSD/HDD bundle this month! (closed)
This month, we have teamed up with BOX and Seagate to give KitGuru readers a chance to win a bundle of new hardware. This includes a new PCIe 4.0 SSD, an AMD Ryzen processor and a Seagate Ironwolf 4TB HDD for mass storage.
Read More »Apple is reducing its App Store revenue cut for some developers
We're all well aware of Apple's usual iOS App Store revenue cut, which has been the centre of plenty of legal complaints in recent years. This week, Apple is reassessing its position, halving its revenue cut for smaller app developers. Starting on January 1st 2021, Apple is introducing the App …
Read More »PlayStation has taken over the London Underground to celebrate the PS5’s launch
Over the years, we have seen publishers and console manufacturers utilise interesting and unique marketing tactics to advertise their latest and greatest products. Though PlayStation fans in the UK (and much of the world) have had to wait an extra week for the PlayStation 5, Sony appears to still understand …
Read More »ASRock announces its custom Radeon RX 6800 series graphics cards
ASRock has announced its custom-cooled Radeon RX 6800 series graphics cards. The four cards announced by ASRock are the flagship Radeon RX 6800 XT Taichi X 16G OC, the mid-range Radeon RX 6800 XT and Radeon RX 6800 Phantom Gaming D 16G OC, and the entry-level Radeon RX 6800 Challenger …
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