Rumours about a 20GB version of the RTX 3080 and a 16GB version of the RTX 3070 have been discussed since the launch of the RTX 30 series. These cards were even listed in Gigabyte's Watch Dogs Legion redeeming form and mentioned in Galax's roadmap, but apparently, they have now been …
Read More »RTX 3070 3DMark and Ashes Of The Singularity benchmark results surfaces
3DMark and Ashes Of The Singularity benchmark results for the RTX 3070 have surfaced, putting the new GPU on par with the RTX 2080Ti.
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6000 leak details specifications
New leaks detailing the main specifications of the Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards gives us a glimpse of what we might expect from them. These leaks refer to the Navi 21 and 22 SKUs reference designs, including the number of CUs, memory capacity and bus, and core and memory clock …
Read More »MSI releases CPU Cooler Tuning feature to B460 and H410 motherboards
MSI is introducing a new feature accessible through the BIOS of most of its B460 and H410 motherboards. The new feature, called CPU Cooler Tuning, allows you to select your type of cooling to unlock “the full potential of the processors”, increasing the power and current limits. By selecting one …
Read More »AMD sends anti-scalping measures to retailers ahead of new CPU and GPU launches
After seeing what happened with the launch of the RTX 30 series graphics cards, AMD has contacted retailers to put anti-scalping measures in place. The goal is to ensure as many RX 6000 GPUs and Ryzen 5000 CPUs go to legitimate customers as possible.
Read More »Nvidia RTX A6000 leaked benchmarks show small gains compared to Quadro RTX 6000
SPECviewperf 2020 benchmark results of the upcoming Nvidia RTX A6000 have surfaced. The leaker compared the results of the RTX A6000 to that of its predecessor, showing a performance improvement of about 10% on average. The benchmark results were leaked by AdoredTV. As seen by the results, the performance uplift might …
Read More »New AMD Radeon RX 6000 leak suggests a 320W TBP for Navi 21 XT
A new leak regarding the AMD Radeon RX 6000 has surfaced, suggesting that the Navi 21 XT will use GDDR6 memory modules from Samsung and feature a 320W TBP, while the Navi 21 XL is allegedly coming with lower clocked Samsung GDDR6 modules and with a 290W TBP. Earlier this week, …
Read More »HyperX introduces the Cloud II Wireless headset
HyperX has just launched a wireless version of its well known Cloud II headset. The Cloud II Wireless headset offers the same design, comfort, performance, and durability of its wired counterpart, with the addition of some extra features. Aimed at delivering the high-quality audio, the Cloud II Wireless features 53 mm …
Read More »Asus announces the VG259QR and VG279QR gaming monitors
Asus has introduced two new TUF Gaming monitors to its already vast portfolio. Both the VG259QR and the VG279QR are two very similar monitors that only differ in size and weight. Featuring multiple gaming features, high refresh rate, and low response times, these monitors were “designed for professional gamers and …
Read More »Apex Legends datamine suggests that an Arena mode is coming
Apparently, an Arena Mode might come to Apex Legends. A dataminer found references to it in the code of the game's 6.1 patch, more exactly a UI slot for a new mode called “Arenas” in Apex Legends' “Play” menu. Dataminer @shrugtal (via PCGamesN) believes he has found proof that Respawn Entertainment is …
Read More »Kingston launches DataTraveler Duo USB drive with two interfaces
Kingston is adding a new USB drive to its Duo family of plug-and-play drives. The new DataTraveler Duo (DTDE) is a dual-interface USB flash drive with increased versatility and flexibility for “newer and legacy devices”. Featuring a USB-A and a USB-C interface, the DataTraveler Duo uses a sturdy and stylish dual …
Read More »AMD Navi 21 XT/XL leak suggests an over 2.0GHz boost clock
Details about the AMD Navi 21 GPUs have leaked, detailing some specifications of the Navi 21 XT and XL GPUs. These details include base, game, and boost clocks of both GPUs, plus the TGP and memory capacity of the Navi 21 XT. The first leak comes from @patrcikschurr, which stated that …
Read More »Asus to launch the VivoBook 14 Flip with “First Intel Discrete Graphics”
Asus has revealed its first laptop featuring an Intel Tiger Lake CPU and the “first Intel Discrete Graphics”. On the VivoBook 14 Flip product page, Asus hasn't named the Intel discrete graphics card specifically, but the webpage description referred to it as “Iris Xe Max”. As found by @momomo_us, the …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5000 processors have surfaced in SiSoftware database
New benchmark entries of the upcoming Ryzen 5000 processors were spotted on the SiSoftware database. The results were put in comparison with previous generations SKUs, showing significant improvements in both arithmetic and multi-media benchmarks.
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 5950X running on iMac Pro overclocked to 6.0GHz spotted on Geekbench
Two entries of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X have been spotted on the Geekbench database. One of these entries shows the AMD processor was running on in an iMac Pro and it was clocked at 6.0GHz, which is quite the impressive figure. The two entries spotted on Geekbench (1, 2) …
Read More »Ransomware group ‘Egregor’ has reportedly stolen data from Ubisoft and Crytek
Egregor, a ransomware group, has apparently compromised the internal networks of both Ubisoft and Crytek, stealing data along the way. Some of the data that was stolen includes the source code for Watch Dogs: Legion, something that the group is threatening to release unless Ubisoft gets in touch. As per ZDNet, …
Read More »Asus announces the PA279CV and PA329CV ProArt monitors
Asus has added two new 4K monitors to its ProArt line of professional-grade displays. Both the 27-inch PA279CV and 32-inch PA329CV ProArt monitors are aimed at professionals who work with images and video, animators, developers, and designers, offering exceptional colours and sharp images in moderately sized screens. These two monitors …
Read More »Arctic releases the Freezer 50 dual-tower CPU cooler
Following the launch of the Freezer 50 TR, Arctic has now launched the dual-tower Freezer 50, compatible with both Intel and AMD platforms.
Read More »Intel Alder Lake-S processor picture surfaces
A picture of an alleged Alder Lake-S processor has surfaced. This image shows the back of the processor compared to the back of the currently available Comet Lake-S processors, giving us an estimate of its size and a look at some of the physical differences between both architectures. Intel Alder …
Read More »Leaked AMD slide details Ryzen 5000 series memory overclocking
An AMD slide belonging to the “When Gaming Begins” presentation has leaked, detailing the memory overclocking in Ryzen 5000 desktop processors. As per this slide, “DDR4-4000 is to Ryzen 5000 series as DDR4-3800 was to AMD Ryzen 3000 series”. The slide shared by TechnoPat, details what Infinity Fabric clock (fclk), …
Read More »AMD adds new Nutanix HCI Solutions to the EPYC ecosystem
AMD has expanded the ecosystem of EPYC based cloud and virtualised solutions with the addition of the Lenovo ThinkAgile HX, powered by EPYC processors and Nutanix's Hybrid cloud infrastructure solution. With more companies starting to move to HCI solutions to “modernise and transform their enterprise data centre”, performance, ease of management …
Read More »Alpenföhn launches new AIO designed in partnership with der8auer
Alpenföhn has designed a new AIO liquid cooler in collaboration with famous overclocker and enthusiast Robert “der8auer” Hartung. Optimised to “offer high-performance cooling yet run almost in silence”, the new Gletcherwasser liquid coolers come with ARGB lighting and interchangeable logo plates for you to customise. The pump features ARGB and a …
Read More »AOC partners with Porsche Design to create new gaming monitors
AOC is partnering up with Porsche Design once again, this time with a focus on gaming monitors.
Read More »MSI announces new QHD Optix MAG274QRF gaming monitor
MSI's latest addition to its monitor portfolio is a QHD high refresh rate gaming monitor featuring Rapid IPS, providing G-Sync compatibility and fast response times for an improved gaming experience. The new MSI Optix MAG274QRF also features Mystic Light RGB lighting in the rear, customisable to the user's liking. Featuring …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5 5600 rumoured to release in early 2021
In AMD's recent Ryzen 5000 series announcement, the company only mentioned SKUs with the “X” suffix, leaving the popular “x600” model out of the lineup. However, it seems that AMD will actually launch a Ryzen 5 5600, but you will have to wait a bit longer for it. As per …
Read More »Nvidia Ampere GPUs reportedly moving to TSMC’s 7nm process node in 2021
A new report suggests that Nvidia might move the production of Ampere GPUs from Samsung's 8nm to TSMC's 7nm process node. The same report claims that there should be a large volume moving to TSMC's 7nm, but it won't be the whole Ampere GPU consumer lineup.
Read More »Razer announces a plethora of new products on RazerCon 2020
This past weekend, Razer announced multiple new products during RazerCon 2020. Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan took the stage to introduce what Razer has been working to over 1M concurrent viewers, totalling over 250000 hours viewed and generating 175M impressions over social networks. Some new product include cases, a gaming chair, …
Read More »HyperX introduces new Wireless Cloud Buds
HyperX has announced the addition of the new wireless Cloud Buds to its portable audio gear portfolio. Featuring Bluetooth 5.0, the upcoming Cloud Buds are a “discrete and portable” set of earphones suitable for gaming, entertainment, voice calls and work meetings, making it a very good all-around audio solution for your daily …
Read More »AMD’s Project Quantum resurfaces in new patent listings
Back in 2015, AMD announced Project Quantum, an interesting mini PC utilising an all new form factor. Since then, there has been silence on the Project Quantum front, but that changed this week thanks to new patent listings. The patent spotted by @PeteB (via @_rogame) suggests that AMD hasn't abandoned …
Read More »Razer Blade Stealth 13 now features Intel Tiger Lake Core i7-1165G7 CPU
Razer has updated the Blade Stealth 13 gaming ultrabook with the new Intel Core i7-1165G7. The only parts that were updated in the 2020 refresh of the Blade Stealth 13 are the CPU and display options, but models with the Intel 10th Gen processors are still available for the time being. …
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