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Read More »Gigabyte RTX 4090/RTX 4080 revision reinforces PCB to avoid cracks
One of the most surprising things with Nvidia's latest generation of gaming graphics cards was the size and weight increase. With the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080, graphics cards are bigger than ever, sporting massive heatsinks that rival what you would find inside of a dedicated games console. Some versions …
Read More »CES 2024: Acer showcases impressive 3D display tech and new laptops
Leo is in Las Vegas this week for CES. Our first point of call was Acer, who are launching a bunch of new products for 2024, including new Predator Helios laptops, new 3D display tech and more. Leo breaks it all down in our first video of CES! At the …
Read More »MSI introduces new RTX 40 Slim graphics cards
MSI is revamping its RTX 40 series graphics card portfolio with the launch of the Gaming Slim line. The new cards take inspiration from the Suprim and Gaming X designs. There will be Slim versions of the RTX 4070 Ti, RTX 4070, and RTX 4060 Ti.
Read More »Lenovo Legion 9i will pack the world’s thinnest water-cooler ever used in a laptop
The Legion 9i is an upcoming gaming laptop with high-end components, featuring an Intel Core i9-13980HX CPU and a GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU. This much power can be hard to cool in a laptop, regardless of its size, but Lenovo engineers were up to the challenge. Instead of going …
Read More »Nvidia has reportedly cancelled plans for RTX 4090 Ti
While it was assumed we would see an RTX 4090 Ti at some point this generation, plans appear to have changed. According to reports this week, the RTX 4090 Ti has now been cancelled.
Read More »Thermaltake The Tower 200 – World Exclusive First Review
Leo goes hands on with the Tower 200 in a world exclusive first review!
Read More »New RTX 4090 Founders Edition spotted with updated power connector
In a recent development, it has come to light that Nvidia has reportedly updated the power connector on their RTX 4070 and RTX 4070 Ti FE graphics cards. However, recent findings suggest these are not the only cards getting the revised connector, as shown by someone who recently got an RTX 4090 FE graphics card.
Read More »Overclocker finally breaks the 4GHz barrier with RTX 4090
Splave, an experienced overclocker, has achieved impressive results using the yet-to-be-released Asus RTX 4090 ROG Matrix GPU. For the first time, someone was able to overclock a graphics card above the 4GHz barrier. During the overclocking process, the Asus RTX 4090 ROG Matrix reached an impressive clock speed of 4,005 …
Read More »New GPU world record set with Nvidia RTX 4090 overclocked to 3.9GHz
Overclocker “Cens” has once again demonstrated his skills by breaking the GPUPI world record. By pushing a Colorful RTX 4090 iGame LAB edition to 3.93 GHz, the overclocker secured the top spot in HWBOT's GPUPI 3.3 32B ranking. Note that HWBOT competitions do not have a specific GPU frequency ranking. …
Read More »ATX 3.0 PSU user reports melted 12VHPWR cable
Back when the RTX 4090 first began making its way into the hands of consumers some found their 12VHPWR connectors melting on the side connected to the graphics card. Now, the first user report of a 12VHPWR cable melting on the PSU side has surfaced. In photos shared to Reddit, …
Read More »Gigabyte’s new RTX 4090 Windforce V2 graphics card has a hidden 12VHPWR connector
Gigabyte has overhauled its RTX 4090 WindForce design. Compared to the original design, which was 3.5 slots thick and featured an extensive heatsink that extended beyond the board, the V2 is slimmer and showcases an unconventional backside design with a concealed power connector. In the new cooler design, the 12VHPWR …
Read More »Computex 2023: 8Pack returns with new flagship PC build
At Computex today, Leo had the chance to catch up with 8Pack, the legendary UK PC overclocking guru and system builder. Today we are getting a closer look at the new 8Pack Domin8 system, offering extreme performance through the new flagship Sapphire Rapids Intel Xeon processor, backed up by not …
Read More »Asus reveals ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 with liquid metal cooling
Asus has announced the world's first mass-produced graphics card using liquid metal on the GPU, the ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090. Thanks to its impressive cooling solution, it boasts the highest out-of-the-box boost clocks of any RTX 4090 card on the market today. Drawing from their expertise in liquid metal …
Read More »Acer reveals its upcoming Predator RTX 4090 and RX 7000 custom graphics cards
Acer debuted as an AIB partner with Intel, but the company isn't stopping there. Just recently, it was revealed that Acer plans to expand its custom graphics card operation with Nvidia and AMD GPUs. The company has now showcased two designs for their upcoming RTX 4090 and RX 7000 cards. …
Read More »Gigabyte unveils the Aorus RTX 4090 Gaming Box
External GPU solutions are an excellent way to improve the graphics performance of a laptop. Gigabyte has already launched a few of them, but this latest solution should be a step above the rest, as it features an RTX 4090. The Gigabyte RTX 4090 Gaming Box is a water-cooled external …
Read More »Asus launches RTX 4090 graphics cards with RTX 3090 Ti coolers
While the original ROG Strix and TUF Gaming RTX 4090 provided robust designs and cooling potential, those with smaller cases may prefer a more compact version. As a solution, ASUS has announced two brand-new cards: the ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 4090 and TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 OG, both …
Read More »PCSpecialist Zircon Goliath Pre-Built System Review
God-level hardware specs but does it have the performance to match?
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 RT Overdrive test shows you’ll need DLSS 3 to run it, even on an RTX 4090
Later this month, the next update for Cyberpunk 2077 will drop, bringing some particularly exciting new features to the PC version. The new patch will include the RT Overdrive mode, bringing full path-traced lighting effects to the game. This is incredibly demanding technology right now, and the benchmarks are proving …
Read More »Asus introduces the ROG XG Mobile RTX 4090 external GPU for ROG Flow systems
Asus had already released XG Mobile external RTX 3080 and Radeon RX 6850M XT GPUs to pair with its ROG Flow systems. However, with RTX 40 graphics cards now available, Asus thought it would be nice to upgrade the XG Mobile with a more modern GPU for the new ROG …
Read More »Thermaltake SWAFAN EX Showcase Build
Thermaltake SWAFAN EX fans connect by magic, but are they any good for PC builds?
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4090 Founders Edition graphics card found with a AD102-301 GPU
As far as we knew, all RTX 4090 graphics cards shipped with an AD102-300 GPU. However, that doesn't seem to be the case anymore, as the owner of an RTX 4090 Founders Edition has stripped their card down to find a new variant of the AD102 GPU. An RTX 4090 …
Read More »Steam hardware survey suggests RTX 4090 is the best-selling next generation GPU
The Nvidia RTX 40 series and AMD Radeon RX 7000 series have finally made their first appearance on the Steam hardware survey. Out of all the new generation GPUs currently available, the RTX 4090 has the biggest share of users, but considering the RTX 4070 Ti released just a few …
Read More »Benchmarks show DirectStorage negatively impacts performance in Forspoken
Forspoken might not be the best game of the year, but the fact that it's the first PC game to use DirectStorage makes it worth investigating. PC enthusiasts have been testing the game to see how the storage technology affects the gameplay experience and discovered something unexpected. Indeed, loading times …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4090 performance reduces by 20% when used as an eGPU
External GPUs have become a great way to give some extra oomph to the graphics capabilities of a laptop. Pairing a desktop RTX 4090 graphics card with a laptop using an iGPU will definitely improve graphics performance. Still, due to the limited maximum bandwidth of eGPU enclosures, you might end …
Read More »OCUK’s 8Pack Asteroid PC revamped for 2023 with new flagship hardware
OCUK's Asteroid SSF system has received a well-deserved update, bringing Nvidia RTX 40-series and Intel 13th Gen Core components into this compact water-cooled system. It may not be cheap, but 8Pack systems are always stunning and the Asteroid looks no different...
Read More »CES 2023: XMG unveils new-gen laptops including liquid-cooled models
XMG has been making a name for itself in the laptop space for a while now. At CES this week, we swung by to check out the new range, including new models built with Intel's new 13th Gen Core mobile processors and Nvidia's RTX 40 series laptop GPUs. The XMG …
Read More »CES 2023: Hands-on with MSI’s 49in OLED monitor, plus GPUs, routers and more!
After taking a look at new MSI laptops yesterday, today Leo and Luke got hands-on with some of MSI's latest components. These included a range of graphics cards, peripherals, motherboards and more, with one or two surprises thrown in, like an EV charger and 49in QD-OLED monitor...
Read More »CES 2023: MSI unveils new creator and gaming laptops with Intel 13th Gen CPUs and RTX 40 graphics
Today at CES 2023, MSI is launching a full new range of laptops armed with new-gen Intel processors and Nvidia's new RTX 40 series GPUs. The headliner here is the new Titan GT77, equipped with the world’s first 4K/144Hz Mini LED laptop display...
Read More »CES 2023: Nvidia unveils new RTX 40-powered laptops, prices start at $999
Today during its CES 2023 keynote, Nvidia officially unveiled the first RTX 40 series GPUs for laptops. According to Nvidia, around 60 percent of Nvidia laptop users have not yet upgraded to an RTX GPU, and the company is looking to change that with its new chips. Power and thermal …
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