Since AMD launched its latest Rzyen Threadripper 3000 processors last month, we have found that when pushed hard, even some of the best TR4 coolers on the market can struggle to keep CPU temperature under control, especially when using an adapted AIO that does not fully cover the Threadripper IHS. …
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Intel acquires Habana Labs for $2 billion to boost AI business
The AI chip market has been growing significantly over the years and all of the big tech giants are looking to score a piece of the pie. Intel is making some big moves in this space right now, announcing the acquisition of Habana Labs in a deal worth $2 billion. …
Read More »Fortnite is adding split-screen multiplayer to its battle royale mode
There was once a time when split-screen multiplayer was the only way to play a game with a friend. As the console generations progressed however, the shift for multiplayer gaming and co-op turned to online gaming, with split-screen falling to the wayside. While some games still offer split-screen, it has …
Read More »Deepcool Captain 240X AIO CPU Cooler Review
Deepcool is back with the latest iteration from its Captain AIO cooler series
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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »Get a look inside Razer’s brand new London store – as it opens!
Every year, close to 20 million people visit London. If they are heading to the heart of the capital, then they will normally have three things on their mind: Historical monuments, catching a show and exploring one of the best shopping experiences in the world. The brand-new Razer store opened …
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 »Mad Catz expands lineup with new E.G.O fightstick
Just a few years ago, Mad Catz was in an unfortunate financial position, suffering hefty losses and eventually ceasing operations and filing for bankruptcy. Last year, the company began making a comeback, starting off with a trio of peripherals- the trusty keyboard, mouse and headset combo. Now, Mad Catz is …
Read More »Apple defends iPhone encryption once again during Senate committee hearing
Apple's encryption method for the iPhone has been the subject of much debate for the US government, with agencies begrudging the fact that they can no longer break into iOS devices with ease during investigations. So far, Apple has been doing a good job of defending its customers' right to …
Read More »Intel Core i5-10600 shows up in 3DMark database
Following yesterday's leak, a new listing of a Comet Lake processor has appeared in 3DMark's database. This listing shows a Core i5-10600, detailing some of its specifications, and new Z490 motherboard, the MSI Z490 Gaming Carbon. The entry of the new processor was reported by Twitter user momomo_us, who got …
Read More »Intel’s new vulnerability steals data by altering the CPU voltage and frequency
A group of academics from different European universities have reported a new vulnerability for Intel processors, named Plundervolt. The report was made on June 7 2019, and Intel has already released firmware patches for this bug. Intel SGX (Software Guard Extensions) uses enclaves, an isolated area, to protect sensitive computations. …
Read More »AMD RX 5500 XT specs, pricing and availability
After plenty of leaks and rumours, today AMD is officially launching its next Navi/RDNA based 7nm GPU- the RX 5500 XT. We've already had the chance to review two custom-cooled versions from Sapphire and ASRock respectively. Now, we also have details on UK availability and pricing. In our own review, …
Read More »Sapphire RX 5500 XT Pulse 4GB Review
RX 5500 XT is here - we review Sapphire's Pulse 4GB model
Read More »ASRock RX 5500 XT Challenger OC 8GB Review
Priced at £180, we review the RX 5500 XT 8GB from ASRock
Read More »VR hardware market to cross $2 billion milestone with Oculus Quest driving growth
While the virtual reality headset market got off to a slow start, companies like Oculus and HTC have been working on improving accessibility since then in an effort to grow the user base. Those efforts appear to be paying off now, with 2019 VR hardware revenues on track to be …
Read More »EKWB launch the EK-Quantum Momentum ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II D-RGB monoblock for Asus X299 motherboards
EKWB is actively releasing new products featuring addressable D-RGB products recently. Over the last few weeks, we have seen a vast range of new GPU water blocks and other custom cooling products being launched. EKWB has now introduced another D-RGB enabled monoblock for Asus X299 socket-based motherboards. The new monoblock …
Read More »Half-Life: Alyx could come to PSVR in the future; not in active development
When Half-Life: Alyx was announced back in November, some fans of the series wondered whether the Valve-developed VR title would make its way to the PSVR. As of now, Half-Life: Alyx has been announced for Windows only, although according to the game’s designer, Greg Coomer, Valve has “not ruled anything …
Read More »Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 DLC seemingly delayed, according to Japanese eShop
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order released back in July exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. This isometric dungeon-crawler was announced to have three DLC packs coming in the months following the game’s release. The first DLC pack released on the 30th of September. The second DLC pack, originally slated …
Read More »Biostar adds to its M700 M.2 SSD series with a 1TB version
In recent months we have seen a noticeable decrease in price of M.2 SSD storage solutions, making them more affordable for everyday PC users as well as gamers and enthusiasts looking to take advantage of the high data transfer speeds M.2 drives provide. Biostar has just launched a new addition …
Read More »Stormforce Crystal RTX 2070 Super (Ryzen 5 3600) Gaming PC
Today we look at the new Stormforce Crystal featuring a Ryzen 5 3600 & RTX 2070 Super
Read More »Comet Lake-S CPUs and Z490 motherboards rumoured for release in April 2020
A new leak regarding the release date of Comet Lake-S CPUs and Z490 motherboards has been revealed. According to industry insiders, the upcoming Intel CPUs and respective motherboards will release in April 2020. Like any other rumour, this should be taken with a grain of salt. As usual, while the …
Read More »Resident Evil 2 Remake sells over 5 million copies – outperforming original
Resident Evil 3 Remake was announced yesterday at Sony’s State of Play. After many rumours and leaks, the remake of the 1999 survival horror title was finally revealed to be in development. In the wake of this announcement, Capcom have revealed that the Resident Evil 2 Remake, released earlier this …
Read More »AMD offer a Radeon Pro W5700X 16GB GPU option in the latest Mac Pro
Just a few weeks ago, AMD launched its brand-new professional GPU, the Radeon Pro W5700 series is now set for a performance boost with a 16GB W5700X version being made available as a configuration option in Apple’s latest Mac Pro. The recently launched Radeon Pro W5700 is based on AMD's …
Read More »EKWB launch the EK-Quantum Vector Strix RX 5700 +XT D-RGB water block
EKWB is continuing to roll out new and updated D-RGB enabled products, this time around the company has launched the EK-Quantum Vector Strix RX 5700 +XT D-RGB water block for Asus ROG Strix versions of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT graphics cards. The new EK-Quantum Vector Strix …
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