Tag Archives: HEDT

It appears that AMD is preparing two High-End Desktop (HEDT) series: a non-Pro version, possibly named the 7900X, and a Pro version named the 7905WX. That's according to the recent appearance of some product codes on AMD's official OPN code list. Leaker @momomo_us has discovered the product codes for the …

We've known about Intel's new-gen Xeon chips for a while now. Intel is cooking up its next wave of workstation processors and it looks like we'll see the first of these CPUs in action, along with compatible motherboards, before the end of Q1.  According to Wccftech, Intel's new Xeon W3400 …

Enthusiasts are curious to see what AMD will bring to the table with its next-gen HEDT and workstation CPUs. However, according to the latest reports, we still have quite a long wait ahead to get our hands on them. Leaker chi11eddog has recently shared a few details about the AMD …

It looks like Intel is going to have a very busy Q1. According to a new leak, Intel has plans to launch a slew of new processors for both desktops and laptops. We should also see more affordable B760 and H770 motherboards arriving for desktops.  Intel is currently organising itself …

Intel hasn't updated its line of HEDT processors in a while but that will soon change. The company has started teasing its return to the market via social media, claiming the new workstation CPUs are “coming soon”. Intel has now publicly confirmed that its new HEDT processors are indeed right …

Intel hasn't told us much about its next generation of HEDT processors. However, rumours have been spreading, pointing to a release in Q3 2022. Although we can't confirm this yet, the new AIDA64 update suggests they are coming, as the app received preliminary support for Alder Lake-X HEDT CPUs.

It has been a while since Intel launched new HEDT CPUs and according to reports this week, we will be waiting a bit longer. Apparently, Intel's next-gen HEDT platform is codenamed “Fishhawk Falls” and will be based on the Sapphire Rapids server platform, adapted for mainstream workstations.  According to Moore's …

This week, we've seen several documents leak detailing some of AMD's upcoming CPU plans. The latest leak concerns the upcoming Ryzen Threadripper 5000 series and its specifications, with some SKUs packing 64 cores with up to a 280W TDP.  According to images shared by Wccftech, the Ryzen Threadripper 5000 series …

Leo checks out a beast of a AIO liquid cooler from Alphacool - but there is a catch

Intel hasn't launched new HEDT processors since late 2019, and according to a recently leaked roadmap, anyone waiting for them might still have to wait a year. By looking at the roadmap, it seems Intel is developing a new workstation HEDT platform based on Sapphire Rapids for Q2 2022.

It looks like we'll be getting new Ryzen Threadripper processors in Q3 2021. New reports this week indicate that Ryzen Threadripper 5000 series processors, codenamed "Chagall", will be launching in August. 

In the past week, we shared with you a photo showing an AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX, which raised the possibility of a complete Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 series. According to the latest leak, it seems that AMD will indeed launch it, and it will consist of 4 processors with up to …

Ryzen Threadripper PRO series processors appear to be on the way...

G.SKILL has announced a new range of DDR4 memory modules designed specifically to deal with the high demands of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 platform, with new high-capacity, low latency memory kits being prepared now, ready for shipping in Q2 2020. The new memory kits added to the G.SKILL Trident-Z …

Back at CES, AMD promised to ‘push the envelope' of high performance computing once again in 2020 and so far, the company is off to a very good start. Today, the Ryzen 9 3990X officially launches, bringing a whopping 64-cores and 128 threads to desktop platforms. We have been fortunate …

Just how good is AMD's 64-core Threadripper processor? Here's our deep-dive review

Corsair has announced its return to CPU air cooling at CSE 2020 with the company revealing its new A500 Tower cooler. Corsair has also launched a new line of liquid CPU coolers in the form of the iCUE RGB PRO XT AIO range. Corsair is returning to CPU air cooling …

Cooler Master has updated its MasterLiquid ML360P all-in-one CPU cooler series with a rather wintery looking sliver version this week. The MasterLiquid ML360P Silver Edition features Cooler Master’s sleek looking integrated fan design and ARGB lighting. The Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360P Silver Edition AIO features an all silver colour scheme …

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. …

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 …

This has been a big week for CPU news. Yesterday, we presented our full review of the Core i9-10980XE and now today, we take a look at UK retail availability and pricing for the Cascade Lake-X lineup.

G.Skill has announced its new quad-channel memory kits for HEDT platforms, both Intel X299 and AMD TRX40, with capacities of 64GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB DDR4 RAM. The 256GB memory kits use high-density 32GB modules, maximising the amount of RAM in your system. There is a total of four memory kits …

Yesterday, Corsair announced a set of components that have been validated to work in a 3rd Gen AMD Threadripper build, just in time for the new Threadripper processors' release. All of these components were tested and validated to work with the new HEDT CPUs. Readying for the new AMD Threadripper …

If you're looking for ultimate high core-count performance, Threadripper 3000 is where you should look

Priced at $1000 less than its direct predecessor, is Intel's i9-10980XE 18-core processor worth buying - or does AMD have better alternatives?

We are possibly only days away from the latest generation of high-end desktop processor wars between AMD and Intel. Until now, AMD has been rather quiet about information and specification of its new 3rd generation Ryzen Threadripper platform, although we expect some official details very soon. There has been a …

Rumours are suggesting we could see the new HEDT CPUs in just a few weeks

New information regarding AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 CPUs has come to light online

Intel has announced a new Xeon W-2200 series to join the Cascade Lake-X HEDT line-up for 2019. The Xeon W-2200 series will offer lower performance options compared to some Cascade Lake-X processors, with quad-core CPUs available. The top four Xeon W-2200 processors will effectively share the same characteristics as Cascade …

Building a new system on the TR4 platform? You'll need a good cooler like the Wraith Ripper