Raspberry has launched the Pi 400 this week, boasting a “complete personal computer built into a compact keyboard”. Featuring a Raspberry Pi 4 inside, the Pi 400 features similar specifications with a uniquely designed cooling solution to prevent throttling while users get their work done. Perfectly suited to use as an …
Read More »Gigabyte introduces Aorus Xtreme WaterForce RTX 30 series GPUs
Gigabyte has announced its RTX 30 Series Waterforce graphics cards which include the Aorus GeForce RTX 3090 Xtreme Waterforce WB 24G, the Aorus GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce WB 10G, the Aorus GeForce RTX 3090 Xtreme Waterforce 24G, and the Aorus GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme Waterforce 10G. The Waterforce WB are the …
Read More »HyperX announces the “streamer-friendly” SoloCast USB microphone
HyperX has launched a USB microphone aimed at creators and streamers. Named HyperX SoloCast, this microphone features ‘Plug N Play' audio recording for an easy setup process and a convenient tap-to-mute system with an LED status indicator. The HyperX SoloCast uses a cardioid recording pattern, ideal to record audio sources …
Read More »Nvidia has reportedly delayed RTX 3060Ti launch to December 2nd
Rumours suggest that we'll be waiting until December for the RTX 3060Ti as AMD takes over November with RX 6000 GPU launches.
Read More »Arctic releases Liquid Freezer II 420 CPU AIO cooler
Arctic is adding a 420mm radiator option to its Liquid Freezer II line of CPU AIO liquid coolers. Just like the rest of the Liquid Freezer II line the Liquid Freezer II 420 is a “multi compatible all-in-one CPU water cooler” offering amazing cooling performance at a reasonable price. Just …
Read More »Logitech teams up with Riot for LoL-themed gaming peripherals
Logitech and Riot Games have announced a new partnership to launch “a portfolio of officially licensed League of Legends gaming products”, inspired by Riot's own virtual music group K/DA. A League of Legends themed G733 gaming headset is the “centrepiece of this new collection”, but a G304/305 gaming mouse, a G840 XL …
Read More »LG’s 27GN800 gaming monitor features Nano IPS and 144Hz refresh rate
LG is adding a new WQHD gaming monitor to its display lineup. Similar to the 27GL83A, the new 27GN800 features a high refresh-rate Nano IPS panel with fast response times but cuts costs on the stand. The 27-inch Nano IPS panel of the 27GN800 has a 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms …
Read More »Radeon RX 6000 ray tracing and super sampling details coming before launch
We already know that AMD is working on an alternative to Nvidia's DLSS, but official details about this new technology are still scarce. Fortunately, we won't have to wait much longer to know more about it because AMD's Frank Azor has stated that more information about AMD's super sampling technology and …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT custom models are a possibility
When AMD first announced the Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card earlier this week, it only announced a reference version and not any custom partner cards. We could see some custom-cooled solutions soon though, as AMD is reportedly in talks with partners to allow custom versions of its latest flagship …
Read More »Intel’s 11th Gen Rocket Lake-S processor architecture detailed
Intel has detailed its upcoming Rocket Lake-S processor architecture. Scheduled for release in Q1 2021, Rocket Lake-S has appeared in multiple leaks and rumours, but it was only confirmed by Intel recently. A new presentation on Rocket Lake-S confirms some rumours and denies others. Rocket Lake-S will feature up to …
Read More »ASUS and EKWB team up for water-cooled RTX 30 series graphics cards
ASUS and EKWB are collaborating on a new set of water-cooled RTX 30 series graphics cards. These new water-cooled cards aim to deliver an out-of-the-box solution for custom liquid-loop systems. ASUS and EKWB will be releasing water-cooled versions of the RTX 3070, RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 graphics cards, all …
Read More »AMD is developing an alternative to Nvidia’s DLSS
AMD has confirmed that it is working on its own alternative to Nvidia's DLSS. As part of the Radeon FidelityFX suite, AMD will be adding a new Super Resolution feature, something that wasn't really detailed during AMD's recent RX 6000 GPU unveiling. Speaking during the RX 6000 unveiling event, AMD's Scott …
Read More »Asus announces its custom-cooled Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards
Asus has introduced its Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards. For now, Asus has announced four models: the ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT, the ROG Strix Radeon RX 6800, the TUF Gaming RX 6800 XT, and the TUF Gaming RX 6800. With the release of the Radeon RX 6000 series …
Read More »EKWB teases watercooling products for Radeon RX 6000 and Ryzen 5000
During the recent Radeon RX 6000 announcement, AMD's chief architect of gaming solutions, Frank Azor, mentioned that the company is working alongside its partners to develop new cooling solutions for the upcoming AMD products. One of those partners, EKWB, has now teased two waterblocks for both Ryzen and Radeon components. …
Read More »HyperX launches Pulsefire Haste gaming mouse featuring a honeycomb design
HyperX is launching a new lightweight gaming mouse weighing in at just 59g. Thanks to the honeycomb hex shell design the weight of the HyperX Pulsefire Haste has been reduced significantly, allowing users to perform quicker movements while also offering improved ventilation for the palm of the hand. Featuring TTC Golden …
Read More »iiyama announces two new curved Red Eagle high refresh rate gaming monitors
iiyama is expanding its G-Master line with two curved Red Eagle monitors. Both the G2466HSU and the GB3266QSU were designed with curved screens, low response times and high refresh rates for gaming. The iiyama G-Master Red Eagle G2466HSU is a 24-inch monitor with a Full HD curved (1500R) VA panel and …
Read More »Noctua expands its Chromax Black line with two new CPU coolers
Noctua has launched two new CPU coolers belonging to its Chromax black line. Noctua's new Chromax black CPU coolers stay “true to the successful formula of the original models”, featuring all-black fans and heatsinks without sacrificing their cooling capabilities. The Noctua NH-D15S chromax.black, just like the Noctua NH-U9S chromax.black, is very similar to …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 9 5950X CPU-Z scores emerge
We already got a glimpse of what the Ryzen 5 5600X will be capable of, but with the new CPU-Z results, we now also have an idea of how the Ryzen 7 5800X and the Ryzen 9 5950X will perform once we have them in our hands.
Read More »A new SKU between the RTX 3080 and 3090 is allegedly in the works
It looks like the presumed “RTX 3070Ti” is not the only new SKU that Nvidia is working on. It seems a new SKU between the RTX 3080 and the flagship RTX 3090 is also reportedly in the works. As per @kopite7kimi, the new GA102 (codename GA102-250) card features 9984 CUDA …
Read More »MSI announces the B550 Unify series of motherboards for enthusiasts
Coming right on time for the release of Ryzen 5000 series, MSI has introduced two new ATX B550 motherboards. Aimed at “enthusiast gamers”, both the B550 Unify and B550 Unify-X offer enhanced thermal and power solutions. Featuring a UV black printing with no sight of RGB lighting whatsoever, the MSI …
Read More »Palit introduces the GeForce RTX 3070 Jetstream series
Palit had already shown the design of their RTX 3090 and 3080 in the form of the GameRock and GamingPro graphics cards. Now it's time for us to see what they have been holding for the RTX 3070. In a Twitter post, Palit revealed the RTX 3070 Jetstream series of …
Read More »Rumoured Nvidia RTX SKU to rival upcoming Radeon RX 6800XL
More details about the unannounced GA102 based SKU from Nvidia have emerged. Based on the shared specifications, the new SKU seems to be a cut-down RTX 3080, created to take over the segment where the Radeon RX 6800XL will land. We already covered some of the alleged specifications of the new …
Read More »Cougar announces “ultra lightweight” VM410 gaming headset
Cougar is adding a new gaming headset to its line-up of gaming peripherals. The new VM410 is “equipped with premium audio and innovative structural design”. Designed to offer both customisation and comfort, the VM410 features a headband and multiple-axis earcup adjustment so users can perfectly fit the headset onto their heads. The …
Read More »AOC introduces the 24G2AE and 27G2AE gaming monitors
AOC has more gaming monitors hitting the market before the end of the year – this time with IPS panels, FreeSync and fast response times. Both the 24G2AE and 27G2AE are designed to provide users with “well-rounded graphics no matter what game you’re playing”. Featuring FullHD IPS panels with 144Hz, 1ms MPRT, …
Read More »Intel Xeon roadmap leaks, first Ice Lake server CPUs scheduled for Q1 2021
An alleged roadmap of the Intel Xeon series of processors has leaked, showing when we can expect to see the release of the long-awaited Ice Lake and Sapphire Rapids server processors. During Intel's recent quarterly earnings call, CEO Bob Swan claimed that they are “targeting qualification” of the 3rd Gen Intel Xeon …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 30 series mobile graphics card lineup leaked
Laptop versions of the RTX 30 series are on the way according to new leaks.
Read More »Nvidia is allegedly working on a new GeForce RTX 30 series SKU
It seems that Nvidia is working on a new RTX 30 series graphics card that should position itself between the RTX 3070 and the RTX 3080 in terms of performance. The name hasn't been mentioned, but some specifications of this SKU were shared, giving us a glimpse of what we can …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6800XT 3DMark results show it beating the RTX 3080
Following the leak of the RTX 3070 3DMark results, multiple sources got hold of the 3DMark scores of the Radeon RX 6800 XT. Ranging from Fire Strike benchmarks to Time Spy, the Radeon RX 6800 XT beats the RTX 3080 in 3 out of 6 benchmarks, offering fairly similar performance in …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5 5600X tops the PassMark single-thread benchmark chart
AMD has risen to the top of the PassMark single-threaded benchmark chart. The new chart puts the Ryzen 5 5600X at the very top, beating out plenty of Intel Core i9 and Core i7 SKUs along the way. The 6C/12T Ryzen 5 5600X, featuring a max boost clock of 4.6GHz, …
Read More »Acer launches six new Predator and Nitro gaming monitors
Acer is about to expand its lineup of gaming monitors with six new models targeting a wide range of price points and specifications. Acer is also the first brand with TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe-certified gaming monitors, capable of filtering out the blue light without losing the vividness of colours. Victor Chien, president of …
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