AOC has more gaming monitors hitting the market before the end of the year – this time with IPS panels, FreeSync and fast response times. Both the 24G2AE and 27G2AE are designed to provide users with “well-rounded graphics no matter what game you’re playing”. Featuring FullHD IPS panels with 144Hz, 1ms MPRT, …
Read More »Intel Xeon roadmap leaks, first Ice Lake server CPUs scheduled for Q1 2021
An alleged roadmap of the Intel Xeon series of processors has leaked, showing when we can expect to see the release of the long-awaited Ice Lake and Sapphire Rapids server processors. During Intel's recent quarterly earnings call, CEO Bob Swan claimed that they are “targeting qualification” of the 3rd Gen Intel Xeon …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 30 series mobile graphics card lineup leaked
Laptop versions of the RTX 30 series are on the way according to new leaks.
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Read More »Nvidia is allegedly working on a new GeForce RTX 30 series SKU
It seems that Nvidia is working on a new RTX 30 series graphics card that should position itself between the RTX 3070 and the RTX 3080 in terms of performance. The name hasn't been mentioned, but some specifications of this SKU were shared, giving us a glimpse of what we can …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6800XT 3DMark results show it beating the RTX 3080
Following the leak of the RTX 3070 3DMark results, multiple sources got hold of the 3DMark scores of the Radeon RX 6800 XT. Ranging from Fire Strike benchmarks to Time Spy, the Radeon RX 6800 XT beats the RTX 3080 in 3 out of 6 benchmarks, offering fairly similar performance in …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5 5600X tops the PassMark single-thread benchmark chart
AMD has risen to the top of the PassMark single-threaded benchmark chart. The new chart puts the Ryzen 5 5600X at the very top, beating out plenty of Intel Core i9 and Core i7 SKUs along the way. The 6C/12T Ryzen 5 5600X, featuring a max boost clock of 4.6GHz, …
Read More »Deleting Facebook now also removes Oculus purchases and account information
The account-linking requirement between Oculus and Facebook has already been causing headaches for some Quest 2 buyers, but there is even more to consider. If you decide to disable your Facebook account for any reason, you will also lose access to all of your purchased content on Oculus devices. As …
Read More »Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will have an exclusive mode only for PlayStation
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare had some controversy prior to its release last year after it was announced that the game's Spec Ops Survival mode would be exclusive to PlayStation for a full year. Activision and Sony are continuing their antics again this year, with another exclusive game mode. Call …
Read More »Among Us hit with huge spam bot attack
Among Us has had issues with cheaters for a while now but a new issue popped up this week – spam bots. A wave of spam bots has impacted millions of Among Us players this week. The bots all seem to be promoting a YouTuber known as Eris Loris, as …
Read More »KitGuru Reader Awards 2020 – win a Philips 55″ Momentum Screen!
The list of nominations for the KitGuru Reader Awards 2020 has been finalised and voting starts now. Let us know your thoughts and you could win a 55" 4K gaming display from Philips!
Read More »Dirt 5 dev says GPU gap between Xbox Series X and PS5 won’t have an impact
We've known the specs for both the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 for a few months now. On the PS5 side, the console has an SSD speed advantage, meanwhile, the Xbox Series X has the beefier GPU. When it comes down to it though, the difference in GPU …
Read More »Corsair MP400 2TB SSD Review
We review the latest NVMe SSD from Corsair
Read More »Xbox head hints at xCloud streaming stick for TVs
The idea of a cheap, streaming-only Xbox device has been flaunted around for a while now but it could come to fruition very soon. Recently during an interview, Xbox head, Phil Spencer, hinted at the existence of a new xCloud device for TVs. Speaking with Stratechery, Spencer said: “I think …
Read More »Apple TV+ comes to PS5 at launch, though Amazon Prime won’t
In the leadup to the launch of the PlayStation 5 next month, Sony has slowly been drip feeding fans new information on its much anticipated next gen console. Though the console exists primarily to facilitate the playing of games, modern consoles can also play content from a number of services …
Read More »Hideo Kojima’s next project is currently underway
Just under one year after the initial launch of Death Stranding, Hideo Kojima has announced that his next project is currently in development. Though this comes as no surprise, it is exciting nonetheless to see the creator finally talking about what’s next for Kojima Productions, especially in the wake of …
Read More »Tom Holland shares first look of him as Nathan Drake for Uncharted film
For years, Sony has struggled to get a film adaptation of its critically acclaimed Uncharted series off the ground. Though the project has seen over half a dozen directors sign onto the project, before ultimately dropping out, it appears as though the film might finally become a reality. Ahead of …
Read More »Acer launches six new Predator and Nitro gaming monitors
Acer is about to expand its lineup of gaming monitors with six new models targeting a wide range of price points and specifications. Acer is also the first brand with TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe-certified gaming monitors, capable of filtering out the blue light without losing the vividness of colours. Victor Chien, president of …
Read More »Creative Director at Stadia claims streamers should pay for the right to stream games
The relationship between streamers and video game publishers has always been an interesting one. For most, there is a mutual understanding that streamers provide a level of free advertising and exposure to games, in exchange for the freedom to stream the art without encountering any copyright issues. It seems not …
Read More »Nvidia has reportedly cancelled the RTX 3080 20GB and RTX 3070 16GB
Rumours about a 20GB version of the RTX 3080 and a 16GB version of the RTX 3070 have been discussed since the launch of the RTX 30 series. These cards were even listed in Gigabyte's Watch Dogs Legion redeeming form and mentioned in Galax's roadmap, but apparently, they have now been …
Read More »RTX 3070 3DMark and Ashes Of The Singularity benchmark results surfaces
3DMark and Ashes Of The Singularity benchmark results for the RTX 3070 have surfaced, putting the new GPU on par with the RTX 2080Ti.
Read More »AOC AG251FZ2E 24.5in 240Hz Monitor Review
Looking for a super-fast 240Hz display? We review the AOC AG251FZ2E
Read More »Ubisoft embraces cross-platform with new Ubisoft Connect service
Over the course of this console generation, Ubisoft has operated two separate but closely tied services – uPlay and Ubisoft Club. While uPlay acts as the launcher to Ubisoft games on PC, the Ubisoft Club rewards players with points that can be redeemed for rewards. Now, those two services are …
Read More »Layers of Fear 2 is free on the Epic Games Store
For the month of October, Epic Games appears to be leaning into the Halloween spirit. For this week’s free Epic Games Store titles, account holders can get their hands on the “adorable” turn-based action adventure game by Double Fine, Costume Quest 2, as well as the much scarier, first-person psychological …
Read More »Corsair launches HS75 XB Wireless gaming headset for Xbox
Corsair is well known for its PC gaming peripherals but what about console gaming? Today, Corsair is launching the HS75 XB Wireless gaming headset, the company's first licensed headset for Xbox. The HS75 XB Wireless is compatible with Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles wirelessly without …
Read More »EA faces class action lawsuit in Canada over loot boxes
When it comes to the loot box debate, EA gets brought up quite often. Multiple investigations and legal cases have been thrown at the publisher in the years since Star Wars Battlefront II's release and this week, another one was added to the pile. EA is reportedly being sued in …
Read More »Gears 5 cuts its latency in half on the Series X
While the discussion surrounding framerates is very much an active topic among those that play video games, one other important factor which often falls under the radar (particularly in console gaming) is the notion of latency. It appears as though Microsoft is well aware of the importance of latency (or …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6000 leak details specifications
New leaks detailing the main specifications of the Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards gives us a glimpse of what we might expect from them. These leaks refer to the Navi 21 and 22 SKUs reference designs, including the number of CUs, memory capacity and bus, and core and memory clock …
Read More »Fortnite’s latest update reduces the game’s file size by 70%
Over the past generation, video games’ file sizes have ballooned, with a number of games requiring more than 100GB of data. This has caused issues on both the console and PC side of the market. It looks as though developers are finally beginning to be more conscious of players’ storage …
Read More »MSI releases CPU Cooler Tuning feature to B460 and H410 motherboards
MSI is introducing a new feature accessible through the BIOS of most of its B460 and H410 motherboards. The new feature, called CPU Cooler Tuning, allows you to select your type of cooling to unlock “the full potential of the processors”, increasing the power and current limits. By selecting one …
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