ARM has introduced a new upscaling solution for mobile devices. Named Arm ASR (Adaptive Scalable Resolution), this technology aims to tackle a key challenge in mobile gaming – delivering top-notch graphics without draining battery life or causing devices to heat up. According to ARM, ASR is based on AMD's FidelityFX …
Read More »Sharkoon unveils the Skiller SGK36W wireless gaming keyboard with Huano red switches
Sharkoon has announced a new entry-level wireless gaming keyboard – the Skiller SGK36. This new mechanical keyboard features Huano Red linear switches, RGB backlighting, and a full 3-block layout with floating keys. Sharkoon's Skiller SGK36W offers a blend of style and functionality for gamers seeking a versatile and visually appealing …
Read More »Logitech’s G309 Lightspeed delivers affordable wireless gaming
Logitech G has recently unveiled the Logitech G309 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse. This mouse uses a dual-wireless connection, precise tracking, and reliable performance, all packed into a newly designed form factor, ensuring appeal for a wide range of users. Featuring a power-efficient Hero 25K sensor, the G309 offers over 300 …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9000 benchmark results continue to leak
We finally have the first peek at the Ryzen 9 9950X. The upcoming CPU has recently been found on the Geekbench database, along with revised scores for the other Ryzen 9000 SKUs. The revised scores are overall lower than previous results shared, suggesting that the CPUs have been tested at …
Read More »Adata XPG Invader X mid-tower is the latest case to support BTF motherboards
Adata XPG has unveiled the Invader X BTF mid-tower chassis. The latest addition to the revered XPG Invader X series introduces support for reverse-connector motherboards, offering another case option for those who want to build a PC using the new BTF standard. The new Invader X BTF case addresses cable …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X benchmark results spotted
Following the Ryzen 9 9900X Geekbench results shared recently, the first Ryzen 5 9600X and the Ryzen 7 9700X Geekbench entries have now been found, giving us the first glimpse of what these two CPUs will offer. AMD is set to launch four desktop CPUs as part of the initial …
Read More »Thermaltake unveils new CTE E660 MX mid-tower in four colour variants
Thermaltake has unveiled the new CTE E660 MX, a dual-chamber mid-tower that supports hidden-connector motherboards. Available in four colours, the CTE E660 MX boasts a replaceable dual front panel design, a three-way GPU installation option, and exceptional cooling support. The CTE E660 MX has a 4mm tempered glass window on …
Read More »Cooler Master launches its first AIO with a display, the MasterLiquid 360 Ion
Cooler Master has unveiled its first AIO cooler with a customisable display, the MasterLiquid 360 Ion. In addition to the LCD screen, the MasterLiquid 360 Ion packs three 120mm ARGB fans that can be synchronised with the RGB halo surrounding the pump for an additional layer of customisation. One of …
Read More »This foldable keyboard is hiding a full-fledged PC under the hood
Ling Long has recently introduced an interesting system – a mini PC integrated within a foldable keyboard. This device was showcased in a live demonstration on Bilibili, where the presenter surprised the audience by unveiling the compact gadget from his back pocket. This unique gadget shared by Tom's Hardware and …
Read More »Asus enables Windows Dynamic Lighting on select motherboards
Microsoft announced that Windows 11 would feature Windows Dynamic Lighting in the past year. This new OS component would allow users to have a single point of control for everything related to their systems' and peripherals' RGB lighting. Now, Asus looks to be amongst the first to support this new …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 9900X takes the single-core performance crown in Geekbench 6
According to the latest benchmark results, the upcoming 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X looks quite capable in single-core workloads. In the Geekbench database, an entry of a system equipped with a Ryzen 9 9900X clocked at 5.65GHz tops the ranking with a whopping 3,400 single-core score. The Geekbench entry shared by …
Read More »Ryzen 9 9900X could be 18% faster than Ryzen 9 7900X at same TDP
The first benchmark results for the Ryzen 9000 series are starting to pop up. A new report compares the upcoming and current Ryzen 9 processors in Cinbench R23 (multithread), showing a decent performance bump over the existing Ryzen 9 7900X. AMD is set to introduce four new SKUs for the …
Read More »Ryzen 9000X3D CPU details leak
AMD is gearing up to launch its first Zen 5-based desktop CPUs later this month. As far as we know, the first batch of processors will only consist of the Ryzen 9000 series, which is known to have the same core count as their Ryzen 7000 equivalents. The Ryzen 9000X3D …
Read More »Intel Battlemage graphics cards reportedly based on TSMC’s N4 node
Intel's next-generation Arc Xe2 discrete GPUs, featuring the "Battlemage" graphics architecture, are reportedly set to be manufactured using TSMC's 4nm EUV foundry node. This move represents a significant leap from Intel's previous Arc "Alchemist" series, which uses the TSMC 6nm DUV technology...
Read More »Asus officially launches its first ROG NUC with up to Core Ultra 9 and RTX 40 graphics
Asus has entered the NUC market with the launch of the ROG NUC, a small but powerful gaming PC. The new ROG NUCs are based on Intel's Core Ultra 100H series and Nvidia RTX 40 gaming laptop GPUs, offering plenty of power to play your favourite games in a compact …
Read More »Gigabyte’s latest monitor offers affordable 4K gaming at 160Hz
This week, Gigabyte introduces the M27UA: a new 27-inch gaming monitor with a 4K resolution and high refresh rate. This sleek monitor is equipped with a SuperSpeed IPS panel, an adjustable stand, and plenty of connectivity options to meet your needs. The SuperSpeed IPS panel used by the Gigabyte M27UA …
Read More »Beyerdynamic’s latest headphones take aim at gamers
Beyerdynamic has recently unveiled the latest iteration of the MMX 300. Made in Germany, the new MMX 300 Pro comes with the proven Stellar.45 drivers, a condenser microphone, and velour earpads. The MMX 300 Pro's closed-back design is powered by the same drivers found in Beyerdynamic's studio headphones. With enhanced …
Read More »Intel discontinues the Core i9-12900KS and last 14nm desktop CPUs
Intel's 14nm era is about to end. The remaining 14nm desktop CPUs from the blue team, which mostly consist of 10th Gen Core non-K CPUs, will soon be discontinued. Moreover, Intel is also discontinuing the 12th Gen Core flagship processor, the Core i9-12900KS. Intel's Core i9-12900KS was once the fastest …
Read More »Phanteks debuts Polar ST4 and ST5 CPU coolers
Phanteks is returning to the air cooler market with two new single-tower CPU air coolers – the Polar ST4 and Polar ST5. Although both coolers are very similar, some key differences make them stand apart: the top cover on the heatsink, colour, and heatpipe count. The Polar ST5 is a …
Read More »Intel 800-series motherboard details leak ahead of release
The comprehensive details of Intel's upcoming 800-series chipsets have been leaked. While we've previously had insight into what the Z890 chipset will offer, information regarding the other SKUs was difficult to find. According to the new leak doing the rounds, the H870 chipset will be omitted from the line-up, leaving …
Read More »Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot has sold 8 million copies worldwide
Bandai Namco recently announced that Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot has surpassed eight million copies sold worldwide. The development teams have teased upcoming content for the game to celebrate the milestone. Although Bandai Namco is now more focused on launching the new Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero (launching October 11th), Dragon Ball …
Read More »Thermalright aims to impress with its white Peerless Assassin 140 dual-tower cooler
Following the Peerless Assassin 140 announcement at Computex 2024, Thermalright has published the product page of its upcoming dual-tower CPU cooler and shared more details about it. Thermalright's latest offering, the PeerlessAssassin 140 CPU White cooler, introduces a clever design that prioritizes RAM compatibility without compromising performance. Although it's named …
Read More »Modded RTX 4090 gains 13% performance boost thanks to 26 Gbps GDDR6X memory alone
The TecLab team has been hard at work on an intriguing new project they've dubbed RTX 4090 Super. By heavily modding and overclocking an RTX 4090, the team improved the card's performance by about 39%. The two most interesting upgrades/mods done by Teclab (via Wccftech) are probably the integration of …
Read More »Noctua unveils 2nd Gen NH-D15 CPU cooler
Noctua has finally unveiled its highly anticipated NH-D15 G2 next-generation flagship CPU cooler along with the NF-A14x25r G2 round-frame 140mm fans. These new G2 models are designed to build upon the success of their predecessors by incorporating various improvements to enhance cooling performance. The NH-D15 G2 represents a significant upgrade …
Read More »AMD will introduce its own curve optimiser for Ryzen 9000 CPUs
Yuri “1usmus” Bubliy, the developer behind popular programs like ClockTuner for Ryzen and Project Hydra, has revealed AMD's upcoming Curve Optimizer feature ahead of the release of the Ryzen 9000 series. This new feature is named Curve Shaper and promises to prevent CPUs from needlessly boosting clock frequencies. According to …
Read More »MSI expands QD-OLED monitor range with new 27-inch and 34-inch 240Hz displays
MSI's first QD-OLED monitor of 2024 impressed us greatly in our review. Now, new 27-inch and 34-inch QD-OLED displays are joining the line-up, each with an esports-ready 240Hz refresh rate.
Read More »Leaked Intel presentation photo shows new details for upcoming 800-series chipset
Intel is gearing up to showcase its future LGA-1851 platform through a series of events for distributors and board partners. These activities are designed to set the stage for releasing the company's 800-series motherboards, including the Z890 chipset unveiled at Computex. The technical diagram shared on Chiphell (via HXL) confirms …
Read More »Nintendo plans to stop Switch 2 scalpers by making enough consoles to meet demand
Nintendo is already working to prevent scalpers from targeting its upcoming next-gen console. Speaking with shareholders, the company's president expressed confidence that it will avoid the supply shortages seen during the Switch's run, making it more difficult for scalpers to take advantage. According to VGC, Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, assured …
Read More »Gigabyte unveils upgraded 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor with faster refresh rates
Gigabyte is set to launch an upgraded version of its 34-inch G34WQC curved gaming monitor. The new G34WQCP has the same resolution, curvature, and aspect ratio but comes with a bump in the refresh rate, so those picking up the newer version can expect even smoother gameplay. The new G34WQCP …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9000X3D will reportedly support manual CPU overclocking
As the launch date of the Ryzen 9000 series draws near, new details about the Zen 5 desktop CPUs are surfacing. According to a recent report, the Ryzen 9000X3D series processors will offer full CPU overclocking capabilities, marking a significant shift from its predecessors. Unlike the Ryzen 5000X3D and Ryzen …
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