Apple hosted an event to introduce what they've been working on. Named “Time flies”, this event showed us the new iPad Air powered by the 5nm A14 Bionic SoC, the 8th Gen iPad, the Watch Series 6 and SE featuring Family Setup, the Fitness+ service, and the Apple One subscription …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6000 pictures show a 2-fan and a 3-fan design, RDNA 2 to support AV1 decoding
New photos of the AMD Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards show two different coolers, one featuring a 3-fan design and the other featuring a 2-fan design. Additionally, a Linux kernel patch submitted by AMD suggests that the upcoming RDNA2 graphics cards will support AV1 decoding. Revealed by JayzTwoCents, the first photo …
Read More »Intel Xe-HPG and DG2 graphics cards specs may have leaked
New reports about the Intel Xe dedicated graphics solutions show that a Xe-HPG graphics card with 960 EUs is being evaluated and that the DG2 graphics card might come with up to 8GB of GDDR6 memory. As per MebiuW, the Intel DG2 is expected to come with 128, 384, and 512 …
Read More »ARM-based Nvidia CPUs are a possibility but regulators need to approve acquisition first
With Nvidia's ARM acquisition, the company is in a good place to start producing its own CPUs. Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, already hinted at it but only time will tell how this goes. Besides, regulators might prevent the acquisition altogether, but Jensen is confident that the “regulators are going to …
Read More »Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 and 3090 reference PCBs have surfaced
With RTX 30 series' imminent launch, we finally get a look at the reference boards of both RTX 3080 and 3090. Both GPUs will be mounted on PG132 reference boards to produce the AiB partners' graphics cards, while the Nvidia Founders Edition will be based on PG133 and PG136 PCBs …
Read More »Acer unveils the XV282K 4K IPS 144Hz gaming monitor
With the upcoming generation of graphics cards about to release, Acer is about to launch a new 4K IPS gaming monitor with a high refresh rate. Besides both high resolution and high refresh rate, the Acer XV282K also features a simplistic black design, an adjustable stand, and a set of gaming-oriented …
Read More »IKEA and Asus have partnered up to release gaming furniture
IKEA has teamed up with Asus ROG to create gaming furniture for your home. Ikea's upcoming line of gaming furniture will consist of 30 new products and it will be initially available only in China, coming to other countries in October 2021. With an ever-increasing number of gamers worldwide (currently …
Read More »Intel Tiger Lake-H processors to feature up to 8 cores
Intel’s corporate vice president of client computing, Boyd Phelps, has confirmed that the company is developing Tiger Lake-H processors with 8-core configurations. These 8-core processors are expected to feature 45W TDP, while the 35W TDP ones should only feature 4-core configurations. In a blog post on Medium, Boyd Phelps confirmed …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 4000 “Vermeer” processor specifications leak
A confidential document from AMD showing the specifications of the upcoming Ryzen 4000 “Vermeer” processors has been leaked. Dated from June 10th, the document tells us that the upcoming Ryzen 4000 processors will feature up to 2 CCX with 8 cores each, resulting in a maximum core count of 16 and a …
Read More »Next-generation Quadro RTX rumoured to come with 48GB of GDDR6 memory
In the past couple of weeks, Nvidia has been quite the topic of conversation over its announcement of the upcoming RTX 30 series gaming graphics cards. However, it seems that Nvidia is also getting ready to release its Ampere-based workstation graphics cards, and with GTC 2020 coming up, there's the …
Read More »Selected AMD Big Navi GPUs might come with a USB-C connector
USB-C monitors have become more common with time, but that didn't stop Nvidia from removing the USB Type-C connector from the RTX 30 series graphics cards. On the other hand, AMD seems to believe that USB-C still has a future as a video connector, given what was found in a new update on AMD's open-source AMDGPU kernel driver for Linux.
Read More »Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series chips are reportedly split into three binning tiers
The upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs will reportedly be divided into three tiers, according to their respective quality. The chance of getting a good or a great chip is bigger than getting an “ok” chip, but the probability is expected to increase as the manufacturing process matures. It's known …
Read More »Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti reportedly launching in October
It seems that Nvidia still hasn't shown us everything about the upcoming Ampere graphics cards. A new report suggests that Nvidia will release the RTX 3060Ti right after the RTX 3070, introducing a lower-priced entry point to the RTX 30 series. October is building up to be a very good …
Read More »MSI announces the MAG B550 Torpedo motherboard
MSI is adding a new motherboard to the MAG family of gaming products. The new MAG B550 Torpedo motherboard was “designed to be the best choice in its class” supporting up to an AMD Ryzen 9 3950X thanks to its extended heatsink and 10+2+1 power phase design. Featuring the same …
Read More »Images of alleged AMD Radeon RX 6000 engineering sample appear online
Images showing an alleged engineering sample of an RDNA2 graphics card have been posted online. It's not known which RDNA2 graphics card this is, but it's quite possibly an engineering sample of one of the upcoming AMD Radeon Navi 2x graphics cards. Spotted by @Avery78 (via VideoCardz) on Bilibili and Chiphell forums, …
Read More »Chronos: Before the Ashes is the prequel to Remnant: From the Ashes
Developed by Gunfire Games and published by THQ Nordic, Chronos: Before the Ashes is the prequel to Remnant From the Ashes. Featuring a unique levelling system and deep combat, each time you die in Chronos, your character will age, creating a unique twist to this Souls-like game. In Chronos: Before …
Read More »No More Heroes 3 delayed to 2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic
No More Heroes 3 is the latest addition to the list of games delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Initially scheduled to release before the year ends, No More Heroes III is now slated to release in 2021. As announced by Goichi “Suda51” Suda, the creator of the No More Heroes …
Read More »iiyama releases the G-Master GB3266QSU-B1 144Hz curved gaming monitor
The new iiyama G-Master GB3266QSU-B1 is a 32-inch curved gaming monitor that allows you to fully “immerse yourself” in your favourite games. The high refresh rate, fast response time and the QHD resolution make the G-Master GB3266QSU-B1 a monitor worth considering if you plan to use it for both gaming and other …
Read More »Cryorig returns with R5 CPU cooler and Crona 120 ARGB fans
It has been a while since we last had an update from Cryorig, but that changes today. This week, Cryorig is launching its R5 CPU cooler, complete with a new mounting design and dual 120mm fans with high air pressure. With the launch of the new R5 CPU cooler, Cryorig is …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3080 performance shown via leaked benchmark tests
A video posted on the Bilibili TecLab channel shows an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 going through multiple performance tests. The leakers behind the video stated that they own an RTX 3080 and the respective driver (456.16) that has been given to press members for review purposes. The video was taken …
Read More »Gigabyte Aorus introduces its first ‘SuperSpeed’ IPS gaming monitor
Gigabyte has announced its first SuperSpeed gaming monitor – the Aorus FI25F. Featuring a high refresh rate and an outstanding response time, the FI25F allow “gamers to acquire sharp picture quality” with all the gaming features that allow them to reach peak gaming performance. Featuring the company's first SuperSpeed IPS …
Read More »AMD Zen 3 CPUs to feature 10-core SKUs, “Curve Optimizer” and Infinity Fabric dividers
1usmus, the creator of DRAM calculator for Ryzen and ClockTuner for Ryzen, has discovered some interesting things in the latest AGESA version. Apparently, this AGESA version hints at some upcoming features for Zen 3 processors, including a 10-core Ryzen “Vermeer” SKU, a “Curve Optimizer”, and Infinity Fabric dividers. Despite all …
Read More »Alleged Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 SUPER specifications point to 4864 CUDA cores
In Nvidia's announcement of the RTX 30 series, there was no word regarding the RTX 3060 graphics card. Nonetheless, the RTX 3060 is expected to come before this year ends, with November being the most likely. Two variants of the RTX 3060 are expected, one using the GA106 GPU (RTX 3060) …
Read More »Asus announces the TUF Gaming VG24VQR 165Hz curved gaming monitor
ASUS has unveiled the latest addition to its gaming monitors portfolio – the TUF Gaming VG24VQR. This 24-inch curved gaming monitor is certified with Freesync Premium and features a 165Hz refresh rate and Asus's Extreme Low Motion Blur technology “for professional gamers and those seeking immersive gameplay”. The Asus TUF Gaming VG24VQR …
Read More »Zowie introduces XL-K series of high refresh rate gaming monitors
Zowie is about to release the XL-K series of gaming monitors. This series was designed based on the original XL series, introducing new customisable features that “help amateurs and pros alike be more comfortable in-game”, further improving their gaming ability and results. This series consists of two monitors: the XL2546K …
Read More »AMD has reportedly partnered with MediaTek to develop Wi-Fi controllers
A new report suggests that AMD is planning to enter the networking hardware market with the help of MediaTek. Currently, laptops powered by AMD processors and AMD motherboards mostly use a Realtek or Intel WiFi controller, but that may change with an AMD and MediaTek partnership. Intel and Realtek are …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3080 offers 68% more CUDA and OpenCL performance than the RTX 2080 Super
The first benchmarks after the announcement of the RTX 30 series graphics cards have surfaced. The first graphics card to get tested was the RTX 3080 on the Compubench test suite, checking how well the card performs in the CUDA and OpenCL tests. The info page shows us that the graphics …
Read More »Intel Jasper Lake lineup leaks ahead of apparent early 2021 launch
Allegedly set to release in Q1 2021, Intel Jasper Lake is the successor to the low-power Gemini Lake architecture. Intel Jasper Lake is Intel's upcoming processor architecture aimed at entry-level laptops and mini desktops, and it will be using the Tremont core architecture. Through the use of the Tremont architecture, …
Read More »AMD set to fight Nvidia RTX 30 series with aggressively priced 16GB graphics cards
With so much buzz surrounding Nvidia's RTX 30 series launch, it was only a matter of time before we started hearing about AMD's competing launch. The long awaited 'Big Navi' is rumoured to be on the way with aggressive pricing to compete with Nvidia.
Read More »EVGA launches the Z490 Dark KINGPIN Edition motherboard for enthusiast overclockers
Named after the famous overclocker Vince “K|NGP|N” Lucido, the Z490 Dark K|NGP|N edition is the latest addition to EVGA motherboard portfolio. Aimed at the overclocking aficionados, this motherboard's set of features will allow users to “pull every last ounce of performance from the new 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs”. The Z490 Dark K|NGP|N edition …
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