A new tool to test the settings of AMD Curve Optimizer has been released. Developed by “sp00n.82” from the ComputerBase community, the new tool tests the AMD Curve Optimizer settings by doing multiple 1-core runs of Prime95 and reports any errors that might occur during testing. According to the developer, …
Read More »Razer launches Anzu smart glasses with blue light filtering and open-ear audio
Razer has launched its first eyewear product. Named Razer Anzu, these smart glasses feature blue light filtering, polarized lenses, intuitive touch controls, and open-ear wireless audio, resulting in a unique wearable. Available with two types of frames – rectangular and round – the Razer Anzu smart glasses were designed to …
Read More »Asus and Acer laptop specifications hint at upcoming RTX 3050 and RTX 3050Ti
According to Asus and Acer laptop listings, Nvidia might be getting ready to launch two new GPUs for laptops. The listings show that there will be an RTX 3050 and an RTX 3050Ti GPU option for some Asus and Acer laptops, while also giving some details of these unannounced GPUs. …
Read More »Samsung DRAM-less SSD 980 is already available for pre-order
Samsung is adding another SSD to its extensive portfolio of storage solutions. The new SSD 980 is a PCIe 3.0, DRAM-less solid state drive available with up to 1TB of storage for the entry-level market. Although these SSDs haven't been officially announced yet, they are already available for pre-order at …
Read More »LG to launch four UHD OLED UltraFine monitors this summer
Back at CES 2021, LG began showing off a new 32″ 4K OLED ‘UltraFine' monitor. As it turns out, this monitor will be joined by three other UltraFine displays this year, including the 27EP950, 32BP95E and 27BP95E. As per ComputerBase, both the 27EP950 and the 32EP950 have fairly similar specifications, with …
Read More »Asus launches Radeon RX 6700 XT ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and Dual graphics cards
Asus will launch three custom-cooled versions of the RX 6700 XT. The line-up of Asus Radeon RX 6700 XT cards was designed to offer a suitable solution for each type of gamer, whether they want a compact graphics card such as the Dual model, a reliable and durable solution like the TUF …
Read More »MSI announces MPG Coreliquid K series AIO liquid coolers
MSI's latest addition to its CPU cooler portfolio is the MPG Coreliquid K series, featuring Asetek's 7th generation pump design. It will also come with two radiator options – 240mm or 360mm. Both the MSI MPG Coreliquid K240 and K360 AIO liquid coolers come with Torx Fan 4.0 fans (2x for …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3080Ti tipped to include 12GB GDDR6X and mining limiter
It has been a while since the RTX 3080Ti was last in the news. The latest rumours claim that the upcoming GPU will feature the crypto mining limiter that Nvidia added to the RTX 3060. Some details on memory configurations for the GPU were also shared.
Read More »Crucial launches X6 portable SSD with up to 4TB of storage capacity
Crucial has released a new portable SSD for accessing your data on-the-go. With varying storage capacities, the compact Crucial X6 is easy to carry around due to its reduced dimensions, allowing users to conveniently transport their games, multimedia files, and personal data. The Crucial X6 is available with 500GB, 1TB, …
Read More »MSI announces Gaming and Mech series Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics cards
Following on from AMD's RX 6700 XT announcement stream last night, MSI revealed its line-up of custom-cooled solutions. Besides an AMD Reference design model, MSI will also be releasing Mech and Gaming series Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics cards. Featuring the company's Twin Frozr 8 thermal cooling solution, the dual-fan …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 3000 series will support Smart Access Memory
During the announcement of the Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card, AMD also confirmed that it will bring Smart Access Memory support to the Ryzen 3000 series desktop processors, excluding the Ryzen 5 3400G and the Ryzen 3 3200G. It seems AMD has taken the community's feedback into consideration and decided …
Read More »MSI BIOS update introduces support for PCIe 4.0 GPUs and SSDs on Z490 motherboards
MSI is about to release a BIOS update enabling support for PCIe 4.0 on all Z490 motherboards when paired with 11th Gen Core desktop processors. Thanks to the PCIe 4.0 support, users will be able to benefit from the extra performance offered by PCIe 4.0 compatible devices, including NVMe M.2 SSDs and …
Read More »Intel 11th Gen Core “Rocket Lake-S” CPUs confirmed to release on March 30th
Following on from reports of early Intel 11th Gen Core CPU sales in Europe, Intel has issued a statement, confirming that Rocket Lake-S processors will indeed be releasing in March. To be more exact, the launch date is set for the 30th of March. For those of you who are …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro desktop processors are now available worldwide
AMD has officially released the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3000WX processors worldwide. Aimed at workstations, the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3000WX series offers up to 64 cores, 128 threads, PCIe 4.0 support, 8x channels of memory, and the AMD Pro Security feature set. The Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3000WX series consists of four …
Read More »Intel launches 670p series M.2 SSDs with 144-layer 3D QLC NAND
Intel has released its new generation of mainstream NVMe M.2 SSDs - the Intel SSD 670p, featuring 144-layer 3D QLC NAND and available in capacities up to 2TB.
Read More »Blower-style RTX 3090 graphics cards are being discontinued
Multiple AiB partners are starting to discontinue their RTX 3090 graphics card featuring blower-style custom cooling solutions, including MSI, Gigabyte, ASUS, Galax and Emtek. Since the launch of the Nvidia RTX 3090, AiB partners such as MSI, Asus, Emtek, Gigabyte, and Galax have launched their own graphics cards featuring blower-type …
Read More »Apple M1 processor used for Ethereum crypto mining
There has been a renewed interest in crypto-mining recently, which has led to the stockpiling of new graphics cards to increase profits. Due to the low supply of GPUs, some miners are seeking other methods, with one software engineer getting Apple's M1 powered MacBook Air to successfully mine Ethereum. Software …
Read More »Intel Tiger Lake-H45 laptops start appearing at retail
Intel is preparing to launch its Tiger Lake-H45 processors very soon, in fact, the launch appears to be imminent. This week, retail listings for Tiger Lake-H45 powered laptops began appearing at retail, including details on clock speeds. Leaker @momomo_us found listings of Lenovo Legion 5 and Legion 7 laptops featuring the upcoming Intel …
Read More »Nvidia CMP HX series graphics cards to be based on Ampere and Turing
Last month, Nvidia announced its new crypto-mining alternative GPU line-up with some basic details. Since then, new reports have shed some light on what's to come, claiming that there will be both Turing and Ampere based CMP HX GPUs. According to Videocardz, the 30HX, 40HX and 50HX mining GPUs will …
Read More »AMD EPYC “Genoa” (Zen4) to feature 96 cores, DDR5 memory support and PCIe 5.0
New details about AMD's upcoming EPYC "Genoa" processor have emerged. Based on the Zen4 core architecture the new processor architecture will power the EPYC 7004 series, offering up to 96 cores, up to 192 threads, 12-channel DDR5-5200 memory support and up to 160 PCIe 5.0 lanes.
Read More »Intel Xe-HPG series gaming GPU specifications begin to leak
A new leak detailing some specifications of the Intel Xe-HPG (DG2) graphics card line-up has surfaced. As per the leak, the Intel Xe-HPG series will feature 6 models, starting with a 96 EU GPU with 4GB of GDDR6 memory, up to a 512 EU GPU with 16GB of GDDR6 memory. This …
Read More »Viewsonic announces VX3276-2K-MHD-72 monitor featuring SuperClear IPS technology
Viewsonic has announced a new 32-inch monitor – the VX3276-2K-MHD-72. Featuring a SuperClear IPS panel, HDR10 compatibility and a frameless slim design, the VX3276-2K-MHD-72 appears to be an elegant monitor with a decent set of features. The SuperClear IPS panel used on the VX3276-2K-MHD-72 has a WQHD resolution, up to 75Hz refresh rate, and a …
Read More »Lenovo shows off Radeon RX 6800 XT and RX 6900 XT Legion Edition custom graphics cards
Lenovo has presented its own custom Radeon RX 6800 XT and RX 6900 XT graphics cards. It's unclear if Lenovo will launch this graphics card in the retail market, but in the announcement, the manufacturer stated that the Radeon RX 6800 XT and RX 6900 XT Legion Edition graphics cards will …
Read More »Nvidia introduces Resizable BAR support on RTX 30 series laptop GPUs and RTX 3060
Nvidia has added support for Resizable BAR on RTX 30 series laptop GPUs and RTX 3060 desktop graphics cards. Support for the remaining Nvidia RTX 30 series cards will come in late March. Owners of RTX 30 series laptops and RTX 3060 desktop graphics cards will have to install the latest Game …
Read More »Gigabyte launches Aorus Waterforce X Series AIO liquid coolers
Gigabyte is expanding its portfolio of CPU cooling solutions with Aorus Waterforce X Series AIO liquid coolers. Capable of handling AMD and Intel flagship processors, this series of water coolers will consist of three different models: the X 360, the X 280, and the X 240. Designed to withstand the heat …
Read More »Samsung to release Exynos laptop with AMD graphics in 2021
AMD and Samsung have been working together on a mobile GPU for quite some time. Earlier this year, Samsung gave an update on the development of this GPU, stating that it would feature in the next flagship Exynos SoC, but it didn't detail how it would be used. Back then, …
Read More »Intel Rocket Lake-S CPU pre-orders to start on March 16th
Intel Rocket Lake-S processors will reportedly be available for pre-order starting on the 16th of March, with the first units set to ship to customers two weeks later. Additionally, Intel’s chief performance strategist stated that the Rocket Lake-S flagship processor will offer 11% faster storage performance than the Ryzen 9 5950X. According …
Read More »Gigabyte introduces triple-fan Aorus RTX 3060 Elite graphics card
Gigabyte is about to launch its Aorus RTX 3060 Elite featuring a “Neonpunk” design, a triple-fan cooler, screen cooling, and dual BIOS. This is set to be Gigabyte's fastest Aorus RTX 3060 in terms of factory overclock. The triple-fan cooling system consists of 3x 80mm fans lubricated with graphene nano …
Read More »AMD to announce Radeon RX 6700 XT 3rd March
AMD confirmed it will be presenting new RX 6000 graphics cards on the 3rd of March at 16:00 PM GMT. During the announcement, we expect to see AMD detailing the Radeon RX 6700 series GPUs, including specs and pricing.
Read More »Lenovo introduces the ThinkStation P40w-20 with Intel AMT
The Lenovo ThinkStation P40w-20 monitor is the world's first Thunderbolt 4 professional monitor supporting Intel Active Management Technology. With an ultrawide aspect ratio, the 40-inch panel of the ThinkStation P40w-20 allows users to increase their productivity thanks to the enormous display area it offers. Featuring a 40-inch WLED IPS panel with …
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