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With Intel Arc Alchemist desktop graphics cards already available in select regions, Intel has decided to publish a quick start guide for the upcoming GPUs. In this guide, Intel lists the system requirements for these graphics cards, including compatible processors, necessary features of the motherboard and OS prerequisites. Starting with …

Intel Arc Alchemist consumer desktop graphics cards have finally arrived, at least in China. Alongside Intel's reference A380 model, Gunnir has also announced the first custom-cooled version of the graphics card.  As reported by VideoCardz, the Intel Arc A380 is an entry-level GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture, packing an …

Intel is expected to release its new-gen "Raptor Lake" processors later this year, and leaks are beginning to hit the web. Recently, someone with what seems to be a Core i9-13900 engineering sample began testing the chip, with multiple benchmark entries appearing online. 

MSI has recently announced a new pre-built system featuring some interesting specifications. Besides the predictable range of CPUs, PSUs, motherboards, storage and memory, all variants will pack an Intel Arc A380 graphics card, which according to the listing, will feature 6GB of VRAM. The listing spotted by Evan Stenger (via …

Officially, Alder Lake chips don't support AVX-512, but many can still execute workloads based on that instruction set. Some motherboard vendors even allow you to enable support for AVX-512 if a chip supports it. Unfortunately, Intel stopped producing AVX-512 capable Alder Lake chips in March. Currently, there are Alder Lake …

A recent report suggested Intel would use a 2551-pin socket for desktop Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake, but a new rumour now says otherwise. Instead, this 2551-pin socket will reportedly be adopted by laptops, and desktop chips are to utilise a new LGA1851 socket. The rumour comes from Benchlife, which …

Intel's A730M laptop GPU should begin appearing in consumer laptops soon. Some units have begun going out to testers recently, resulting in new benchmark leaks. Unfortunately, the scores indicate that this particular offering may not match up well against the RTX 3060.  If Intel's targets for the Arc flagship GPUs …

Previous rumours have claimed that the LGA1700 socket would last for three generations, meaning Alder Lake users would be able to upgrade to Meteor Lake chips when they become available. However, new reports say otherwise, claiming Intel is now planning to introduce the LGA2551 socket with Meteor Lake, forcing Alder …

NZXT has been slowly expanding its N7 motherboard line-up over the years. Now, following on from the launch of Intel 12th Gen processors and the Z690 chipset, NZXT is back with new Z690 N7 and N5 motherboards.  This week, NZXT is unveiling its new N7 and N5 motherboards, both sporting …

Besides TSMC and its own foundries, Intel may have a new production source for its chips. A new report claiming the blue team is in conversation with Samsung has emerged, as the CEOs of the two companies met this past Monday...

The era of PCIe 5.0 storage is approaching. Intel Alder Lake already supports such devices, and with the Raphael platform, AMD-based systems will also be able to use them. With the foundations almost set, it's time for the PCIe controller manufacturers to make their solutions available to SSD makers. One …

MiTAC, a motherboard manufacturer, may have just confirmed some rumours regarding Raptor Lake-S. As per the spec sheet of one of its motherboards, the 600-series will support Raptor Lake chips with DDR5-5200 memory. The MiTAC PH12ADI Mini-ITX industrial motherboard's spec sheet spotted by @momomo_us reveals what we've been hearing for …

Late 2022 is shaping up to be quite busy for new PC hardware. Besides the next generation of Nvidia and AMD graphics cards, Intel is also expected to launch its Raptor Lake desktop processors and the first Sapphire Rapids HEDT CPUs.  According to ECSM_Official (via Wccftech), Intel delayed the release …

This year's Hot Chip Symposium schedule has been published, and there are some pleasant surprises. Besides AMD, Tesla and Nvidia, Intel will also hold various presentations to share details about its upcoming products, including the Meteor and Arrow Lake chips. Due to the pandemic, Hot Chips 34 will be held …

We're still a while away from Intel's 13th Gen “Raptor Lake” processor launch, but new leaks are coming through pretty regularly. The latest gives us a small look at the flagship Raptor Lake CPU's new cache configuration.  A quick look at the screenshot shared by @OneRaichu suggests this is a …

Just last week, ASUS launched its latest high-performance, creator and mainstream laptops, with a full range of new Zenbook and Vivobook models. Now, it is time to take a look at the gaming front, with Asus unveiling new ROG gaming laptops.  Today during a virtual event, ASUS ROG announced two …

Intel has recently released a Beta DCH driver for its existing Arc Alchemist GPUs. However, after analysing the code, users found references to unannounced graphics cards, including what seems to be the Arc desktop line-up and workstation GPUs for laptops and desktops. A screenshot showing the list of cards supporting the …

Intel announced the 12th Gen Core HX processors just yesterday, but laptops featuring these chips have already gotten into the hands of reviewers. The first HX chip to be tested was the Core i7-12800HX, which according to the review, seems like a Core i7-12700H with better multi-core performance. The author …

The Blade 15 is only 17mm thick but packs in an RTX 3080 Ti GPU

Intel Vision has been taking place this week and Team Blue has had plenty to show. Earlier this week, we saw the launch of 12th Gen Core HX processors for the next generation of high-end laptops. Now, Intel has also shown off more of its upcoming chips, including two Meteor …

Intel has pulled the curtain on the 12th Gen Core HX series mobile processors, revealing the next generation of CPUs aimed at high-end gaming laptops and mobile workstations. The line-up includes seven SKUs, all supporting DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 and overclocking, delivering desktop-like performance in a portable format. Based on the …

Laptops powered by intel's upcoming Arc A370M GPU will be launching soon. We've already seen a few benchmark leaks, but now, the first reviewer has had the chance to test the system, showcasing the entry-level gaming GPU up against the RTX 3050.  Review samples of laptops using Arc mobile GPUs …

Each month this year we've seen GPU prices slowly decline and availability has also started to increase. At this point, prices have dropped by another 5% over the last few weeks across both AMD and Nvidia's respective line-ups. 

Today during its ‘Pinnacle of Performance' digital event, ASUS launched an all-new line-up of laptops for 2022. We've already had a good look at the new Vivobook Pro and Vivobook S OLED laptops, so now it is time to turn our attention to the latest Zenbook models.  The Asus Zenbook …

As Leo was wrapping up his Razer Blade 15 review this weekend, something peculiar was noticed. For some reason, the laptop was being sold at £200 more on Razer's own website compared to UK retail. We pointed this out to Razer, who then corrected the pricing, but were disappointed to learn that there will be no refunds for anyone that paid the original price...

Intel is expected to announce the Alder Lake-HX chips on May 10th, during its Vision event. This processor line-up will bring 55W SKUs with PCIe 5.0 and overclocking support to the mobile segment, featuring up to eight P-cores and eight E-cores for mobile workstations and gaming laptops. According to the data …

So far, Intel has promised to launch the first Arc Alchemist series desktop graphics cards this summer. According to new reports though, the launch might be coming a bit sooner than expected. This week, sources claim that the A750 and A580 GPUs will be revealed later this month, followed by …

Corsair's H-series AIO liquid coolers have been a favourite amongst PC builders for years now. This year, the company is revamping its line-up with compatibility for the latest Intel and AMD sockets, including LGA 1700 and the upcoming AM5 socket. From today, new H100i RGB Elite, H115i RGB Elite and …

According to Intel's roadmap, Raptor Lake processors should be arriving later this year, followed by “Meteor Lake” processors in 2023. The tape-in process was finished almost a year ago, and now, Intel has announced the new architecture can already boot on multiple operating systems. During Intel's recent quarterly earnings call, CEO, …

During the early stages of the ongoing chip shortage, many claimed things would ease up in 2022. However, semiconductor companies are still struggling to increase capacity, leading Intel's CEO, Pat Gelsinger, to expect the shortage to last into 2024. According to CNBC, Pat Gelsinger believes the chip shortage may last …