The rumour mill has been pointing to an RTX 3080 Ti launch next month and now, there is a bit more evidence for this. This week, the first picture of the GA102-225 GPU leaked online, in addition to new information on specs and performance.
Read More »Sapphire launches Radeon RX 6900 XT Toxic Extreme Edition graphics card
Sapphire has a new Radeon RX 6900 XT on the way. The Radeon RX 6900 XT Toxic Edition already exists but soon, an upgraded RX 6900 XT Toxic Extreme Edition will be available, featuring higher clock speeds and potentially the Navi 21 XTXH GPU – which was recently used to …
Read More »Intel is planning to build a new fabrication facility in Europe
In its efforts to increase the number of fabs across the globe, Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger is coming to Europe to discuss with officials and customers the construction of a new factory within the European Union. In related news, the Leixlip Intel fab upgrade taking place in Ireland has been …
Read More »Asus ROG Strix XG27AQM packs a QHD Fast IPS panel with 270Hz refresh rate
ASUS isn't slowing down on new gaming monitor announcements. Not only is the ROG Strix XG43UQ close to hitting the market, but there is a new impressive high refresh rate display on the way for gamers that prefer QHD resolution – the ROG Strix XG27AQM. Featuring a 27-inch Fast IPS …
Read More »Microsoft is finally overhauling the Windows 10 Store app
Microsoft has been in desperate need of a re-design for its Windows 10 Store app for years and now, it looks like the big overhaul is finally happening. According to sources this week, Microsoft is working on a new version of the Store with fewer limitations, allowing a broader range …
Read More »Der8auer breaks GPU clock speed record, hits 3.225GHz on RX 6900 XT
Using a PowerColor RX 6900 XT Liquid Devil Ultimate, Der8auer has set a new overclocking world record, pushing the GPU above 3.2GHz clock speeds.
Read More »Acer announces Predator memory modules and M.2 NVMe SSD
Acer is getting into memory and SSDs, teaming up with Biwin to produce Predator-branded RAM modules and M.2 SSDs. Through this partnership, we'll see Acer Predator Apollo and Talos memory modules, as well as the GM3500 M.2 SSD. We'll start off with the SSD. The new Predator GM3500 uses a …
Read More »AOC introduces its first mechanical gaming keyboards, mice, and a mousepad
Earlier this year we saw AOC take its first steps beyond monitors and into the PC gaming peripherals market. AOC already has two headsets and now, there are two mechanical keyboards, two gaming mice and a new mousepad to add to that line-up. In total, the new AOC Gaming series …
Read More »Here’s everything Apple announced during the Spring Loaded event
Apple's Spring Loaded event took place last night as planned and as expected, new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models were announced. However, the announcements didn't stop there, as Apple also unveiled a new Apple TV, new iMac models, AirTag and a new purple colourway for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini.
Read More »Gigabyte launches 1080p/170Hz and 4K/144Hz gaming monitors
Gigabyte has unveiled two new gaming monitors this week- the G24F and M28U. The former is a Full HD display with a 170Hz refresh rate, while the other is a high-end 4K display with 144Hz refresh rate and a KVM switch. The Gigabyte G24F features a 24-inch Super Speed IPS …
Read More »AUO is developing 27-inch 300Hz QHD and 32-inch 8K4K displays
AUO has recently introduced ‘A.R.T.' (advanced reflectionless technology) for gaming and professional-oriented displays. During that same announcement, the manufacturer also introduced two new display panels, a 27-inch QHD with a 300Hz refresh rate and a 32-inch 8K4K for professionals. AUO developed A.R.T. to allow users to stay at the screen …
Read More »New Windows 10 updates are causing frame rate drops and BSOD crashes
The Windows 10 KB5001330 and KB5001337 cumulative updates released on April 13th are causing some problems for gamers. Users are reporting that following this update, performance in games has dropped, new error messages are appearing and there are issues with V-Sync and BSODs. As reported by ComputerBase, it may be …
Read More »Nvidia may revise full RTX 30 line-up with crypto mining limiter
It seems that Nvidia's RTX 3060 won't be the only SKU featuring the crypto mining limiter. We've already heard rumours that the RTX 3080 Ti may come with the limiter in place, but new sources point towards the whole RTX 30 range being updated with it. According to new reports, …
Read More »Batch of RTX 3080 Ti graphics cards pictured during shipping
Photos of a GPU shipment containing unreleased MSI RTX 3080 Ti Ventus 3X 12GB graphics cards have emerged. The photos show the shipping labels, confirming the existence of the RTX 3080 Ti and the 12GB memory buffer. Besides confirming the existence of the RTX 3080 Ti, the photos shared by …
Read More »Amazon Game Studios’ Lord of the Rings MMO has been cancelled
Amazon Game Studios and Athlon Games were co-developing a new MMO set in the Lord of the Rings universe, but it looks like those plans have now been scrapped due to a dispute between both parties. As reported by Bloomberg, Amazon has cancelled yet another video game. Following Breakaway and …
Read More »MSI discontinues RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio in favour of Gaming Z Trio
MSI has reportedly discontinued the RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio and cancelled a number of unfulfilled pre-orders of the graphics card. Currently, it looks like the graphics card will be replaced by the RTX 3080 Gaming Z Trio, which comes with a few small differences that should not impact performance. …
Read More »Acer planning a 49-inch Mini LED monitor to rival Samsung Odyssey G9
It looks like the Samsung Odyssey G9 already has some competition. A new curved gaming monitor from Acer has been listed at a Chinese retailer, and as per the product description, it will have specs to match Samsung's improved Odyssey G9 display. According to a Taobao listing (via TFT Central), the …
Read More »Leaked Intel roadmap points to new Alder Lake-S CPUs coming Q3 2021
A newly leaked Intel roadmap has given us a hint at what to expect from Intel in the coming months. As it turns out, Intel Alder Lake-S could be landing a bit sooner than anticipated, with this roadmap showing plans for a Q3 2021 release. The roadmap leaked by @9550pro …
Read More »MSI launches water-cooled RTX 3080 Sea Hawk X
Announced back at CES 2021, MSI has finally released the water-cooled RTX 3080 Sea Hawk X. Featuring a two-part cooling system, the RTX 3080 Sea Hawk X was designed to operate silently even at full load. The cooling system consists of a 240mm aluminium radiator cooled by 2x 120mm fans …
Read More »ASRock shows off massive Radeon RX 6900 XT OC Formula with 21-phase power design
ASRock has released its flagship Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card - the Radeon RX 6900 XT OC Formula, complete with a 21-phase power design for enhanced overclocking potential.
Read More »CoolerMaster releases the MasterBox 540 and MasterBox MB600L V2
CoolerMaster is adding two new cases to its vast portfolio – the MasterBox 540 for RGB-lovers and the MasterBox MB600L V2 for those who prefer a minimalistic design. The CoolerMaster MasterBox 540 has a unique ARGB ether front panel to create a dazzling display of colours. Users can choose to …
Read More »Samsung’s new PM9A1 PCIe 4.0 SSD for OEMs is a 980 Pro in disguise
Samsung is back with another PCIe 4 SSD – the PM9A1. The latest SSD is aimed at OEMs, but Samsung's specifications suggest that it should offer very similar performance to the pre-existing 980 Pro SSD. Similar to the 980 Pro, the Samsung PM9A1 uses the Elpis controller, DRAM cache, and …
Read More »Gigabyte officially announces its CMP 30HX mining graphics card
Nvidia announced the CMP 30HX series in March and while we knew AiB partners would be working with Nvidia on this, partners didn't announce their cards straight away. That changed this week, with Gigabyte becoming the first AiB partner to introduce its own CMP 30HX mining processor officially. Based on the …
Read More »G.Skill launches Trident Z Royal Elite memory with speeds up to 5333MHz
This week, G.Skill is launching a new series of DDR4 memory – Trident Z Royal Elite, which not only looks lavish but is also blazing fast with clock speeds up to 5333MHz. The Trident Z Royal Elite series updates the shroud design with a “uniquely sculpted crystaline pattern”. Available in …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and Ryzen 7 5800 non-X now available through OEMs
Back at CES 2021, AMD confirmed that the Ryzen 9 5900 and Ryzen 7 5800 (non-X) will be coming this year for OEMs. As it seems, PC makers are finally starting to receive those processors, with Alienware being one of the first to include them as a configuration option. The …
Read More »Corsair One upgraded with AMD Ryzen 5000 and Intel 11th Gen Core processors
The Corsair ONE is getting an upgrade for 2021, with CPU upgrades to the latest processors from AMD and Intel. The Corsair One a200 is now available with a Ryzen 9 5900X while the Corsair One i200 is available with up to an Intel Core i9-11900K. Besides the powerful new …
Read More »Microsoft introduces the Surface Laptop 4 with Intel or AMD processors
We've seen plenty of leaks for Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4 over the last month. We can now put an end to those, as the Surface Laptop 4 has been officially announced, complete with options for Intel 11th Gen Core processors or Ryzen 4000 series processors. There will be two AMD …
Read More »Gigabyte announces its first 4K gaming monitors with HDR and up to 144Hz
Gigabyte has recently announced its first 4K gaming monitors. Ranging from 32 to 48 inches, the upcoming Gigabyte Aorus gaming monitors offer up to 144Hz refresh rates, HDMI 2.1 connectivity, and Aorus Space Audio, making them ideal for both PC and console gaming. The new Gigabyte Aorus 4K gaming monitors …
Read More »Nvidia introduces six new RTX workstation desktop and mobile GPUs
Nvidia will expand its RTX A workstation series with two new desktop GPUs and four laptop GPUs. During GTC, the company also revealed two entry-level mobile GPUs based on the Turing GPU architecture without RT or Tensor cores. Up to now, the Nvidia RTX A6000 was the only desktop workstation …
Read More »Nvidia reveals ARM-based Grace CPU aimed at AI and HPC applications
Last night during Jensen's GTC 2021 keynote, Nvidia announced a new ARM-based CPU. Known as "Grace", Nvidia's latest CPU utilises ARM core architecture and aims to deliver 10x more performance for systems training AI models and other high-performance computing workloads.
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