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Despite a lack of immediate retail presence, AMD has confirmed the launch of a new AM4 processor: the Zen3-based Ryzen 5 5500X3D. This SKU, introduced on June 5th, officially becomes the latest CPU available for the AM4 socket, already in its ninth year (started in September 2016). The Ryzen 5 …

Despite previous hints from Intel's social media sparking speculation that a higher-end Battlemage GPU might be unveiled at Computex 2025, the recent event concluded without any new gaming-focused Battlemage graphics card announcements. Instead, Intel showcased new Arc Pro series cards, leaving gamers waiting for something for themselves. Intel didn't announce …

Fans of the Dune universe will have to wait a little longer to venture into Arrakis, as Funcom has announced a delay for the release of Dune: Awakening. The survival MMO, originally scheduled to launch in May, will now arrive in June, as revealed in a recent developer update. Players …

Rebellion, the UK-based studio famed for the Sniper Elite series, has announced that its latest release, Atomfall, has become the developer's “most successful launch” in its 32-year history. Atomfall, a post-apocalyptic survival game inspired by the real-world Windscale nuclear disaster of the 1950s, launched on March 27th. It quickly amassed …

It looks like the wait for AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D CPUs is almost over. While AMD previously confirmed these Zen 5-based processors for a Q1 2025 release, they've remained tight-lipped about the exact launch date until now. However, AMD's Chinese store might have revealed more than it should, pointing to a release on March 12th.

In a surprising turn of events, Nvidia has announced a last-minute delay for the Founders Edition of its GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card. While the RTX 5070 is still scheduled to launch today, the Founders Edition model will not be available until later this month. This news, initially reported by …

AMD just launched its RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards this week, but it turns out AMD has more up its sleeve. During a press conference in China, AMD reportedly hinted at the upcoming RX 9060 series GPUs, which have not yet been publicly announced. It is now …

MercurySteam, the acclaimed studio behind Metroid Dread and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, announced its new project, Blades of Fire. The studio is partnering with 505 Games to bring this action-adventure fantasy game to life. The game thrusts players into the role of Aran de Lira on a quest to defeat …

Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti could launch with two memory configurations like its predecessor. Recent reports suggest that Nvidia will launch the GPU with 16 GB and 8 GB, each with different memory configurations and potentially even different power connectors. According to Wccftech, the 16 GB variant, identified as …

MSI France has confirmed the RTX 5070 Ti launch date rumours. The French division of the AIB partner has just confirmed an event on a dedicated website, with a short description stating “MSI GeForce 5070 Ti coming soon!” and a countdown ending on February 20th. The page (via Wccftech) proclaims …

Intel has confirmed part of its CPU roadmap for the next two years, confirming the arrival of Panther Lake in 2025 and Nova Lake in 2026. But while Panther Lake's future in the desktop market remains uncertain, Nova Lake could shake things up with a new architecture with dual CPU tiles.

Calling all PC gamers here in the UK! Scan Computers, in Bolton, is hosting the UK's only official Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series launch event on January 30th, 2025. This is your chance to snag an RTX 50 series GPU on day one, along with exclusive perks and prizes...

AMD is quietly expanding its Ryzen 7000 series lineup with the Ryzen 5 7400F, a new budget-friendly 6-core processor that could be a nice addition to the entry-level segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (via Everest) is part of AMD's ongoing efforts to expand its processor lineup on all fronts. …

ASUS is kicking off 2025 with a plethora of launches from every one of its business units. While graphics will be at the forefront after the official RTX 50 launch, there are also a lot of new products coming from the monitor, motherboard, power supply and cooling departments.

Intel will finally bring its Core Ultra 200 series to the masses with the launch of its non-K CPUs and more affordable B860 and H810 motherboards. Budget-conscious gamers and system builders can rejoice as these new offerings promise a compelling combination of performance and value. According to 孤城Hardware (via VideoCardz), …

Get ready for a wave of new motherboard options early next year, with Intel gearing up to launch its B860 and H810 chipsets while AMD is getting ready to launch the B840 and B850 chipsets. With these chipsets, both brands will offer a more affordable entry point for users building …

Nvidia is shaking things up with its GeForce RTX 50 series launch, prioritising the RTX 5080 launch over the flagship RTX 5090. While an exact release date remains unknown, multiple sources suggest a mid-January launch for the RTX 5080, with the RTX 5090 following in the next few weeks. This …

The Intel Core Ultra 200 series of desktop processors have faced criticism for launch performance in some scenarios. Intel plans to issue patch fixes.

Intel's Arrow Lake-S release schedule might be facing a delay. Rumours initially hinted at an October 10th debut, with a release coming a week later on October 17th. However, fresh reports suggest the launch has been delayed by a week, pushing it to October 24th. According to HKEPC (via VideoCardz), …

Nvidia has officially introduced the RTX 4070 model with GDDR6 memory, just as rumoured earlier this month.  The most obvious change in the new variant is the adoption of GDDR6 memory, boasting a clock speed of 20Gbps, in contrast to the GDDR6X's 21Gbps. Despite this alteration, the card remains consistent …

The Ryzen 9000 series begins rolling out today. The 7th of August marks the launch of the Ryzen 7 9700X and the Ryzen 5 9600X, priced at £339.99 and £269.99, respectively, here in the UK.  The Ryzen 9000 series is the first to use AMD's new Zen 5 core architecture. …

Leaks are often based on early silicon versions such as ES1 or ES2 (Engineering Samples), which may not accurately reflect the final silicon's performance. These versions usually have varying clock speeds and features activated or disabled. Enthusiasts often prefer QS (Qualification Sample) versions, which closely represent the retail product's performance. …

AMD's upcoming Ryzen CPUs might be closer to release than some expect. While specific availability dates have yet to be confirmed, various retailers have started listing the new products, hinting at launches in mid-July for laptop chips and late July for the desktop. According to B&H listings (via Wccftech), the …

CI Games has recently announced that a sequel to Lords of the Fallen (2023) is in the works and will be exclusively published by Epic Games for PC, at least at launch. The decision not to release the game on Steam has surprised many fans, considering the success of the …

SK Hynix has shared its plans for next-generation GDDR7 memory. According to a company representative, the production of GDDR7 is expected to commence by the beginning of 2025.  In an interview with Anandtech, an SK Hynix spokesperson stated that “the firm will not kick off mass production of their GDDR7 …

Manor Lords, Steam's most wishlisted game in 2024, is already a success. The strategy game sold over one million copies in its launch weekend alone, and during the same period, it reached a peak concurrent player count of over 173,000.  Manor Lords, released on April 26th, was at the top …

At CES today, Nvidia is officially launching three new graphics cards - the RTX 4080 Super, RTX 4070 Ti Super and RTX 4070 Super. We can now put to rest a long running stream of rumours and leaks with official details on specs and pricing. New hardware isn't the only thing Nvidia has on the way though, as the company is also launching new software features too. 

Rumors have surfaced that Microsoft is preparing to launch Windows 12 in June 2024. This news has generated excitement in the Taiwanese PC industry, with major players such as Acer, Quanta, MSI, and Gigabyte expressing optimism about the potential financial benefits of the new generation of AI-powered PCs. While the …

Over 10 million people have played Starfield. This milestone was achieved within two weeks of the game's release (three weeks if early access is included), making Starfield the largest launch in Bethesda history and one of the biggest launches of 2023 so far...

If the price tag alone wasn't enough to put you off of the Apple Vision Pro headset, the process of buying one might do the trick. According to reports this week, Apple is planning to have customers book in-store appointments to buy the headset.  Mark Gurman, formerly of 9to5Mac and …