Patriot Memory has collaborated with MSI to launch the Viper Xtreme 5 RGB DDR5 MPower series for gamers, overclockers, and power users. The partnership between the two companies resulted in the creation of memory modules with data speeds of up to 8000 MT/s in up to 48GB kits. The Viper …
Read More »AMD officially launches the Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F worldwide
AMD's latest round of desktop APUs have officially arrived. The new Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F are now available worldwide, adding options without graphics to the existing Ryzen 8000G line-up.
Read More »Razer offers up free games with peripherals at Currys
If you plan to get a Huntsman V3 Pro keyboard, a BlackShark V2 Pro, or a Blackwidow V4 Pro, get it at Currys. When you buy any of these peripherals, you'll get a Gamesplanet voucher for a select free game, including Helldivers 2, Elden Ring, Starfield, and much more. It's …
Read More »Nvidia and Mediatek are reportedly working on a AI CPU to rival Snapdragon X Elite
MediaTek and Nvidia have reportedly teamed up to co-develop a new SoC that could potentially rival Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite. This new chip is expected to be based on TSMC's N3 node, and its design should be completed by Q3 of this year if reports are accurate. With the AI …
Read More »Dell XPS roadmap reveals Intel and Qualcomm plans for mobile CPUs up to 2027
Here's something you don't expect to see in public on the Internet – a leaked presentation from Dell that delves deep into the development of the company's XPS range. With over 300 pages, the presentation provides an in-depth analysis of the design process, key components, obstacles encountered during the development …
Read More »AMD Strix Halo boards spotted in shipping manifests
AMD has been actively developing its Ryzen-based APUs built on Strix Halo technology, and it seems that the company is still testing the upcoming APUs. According to recent reports, several samples have been transferred between locations, and some were discovered during transit. As per the manifests spotted by @harukaze5719, Strix …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima delisted on Steam in over 100 countries
Sucker Punch's Ghost of Tsushima is coming to PC later this week. However, it has been removed from sale on Steam and other PC storefronts in over 100 countries and regions that Sony's PlayStation Network does not serve. This move mirrors the ongoing regional delisting issues of Helldivers 2, which …
Read More »AMD RDNA 5 should be a completely new architecture
AMD has multiple generations of the RDNA architecture in the works. With RDNA 3, we didn't quite get the performance jump many were hoping for, leaving many hopeful for RDNA 4. According to rumours this week, RDNA 4 might actually be a bit of a refresh, largely reusing a lot …
Read More »Thermaltake debuts new Racing Sim cockpit and a Triple Monitor stand to go with it
Thermaltake is expanding its racing line-up with the new GR500 Racing Sim cockpit, along with a triple-monitor stand to go with it. Combined, you'll have everything you need to fully immerse yourself in a racing game, and your monitors will sit at the perfect height. The Thermaltake GR500 racing simulator …
Read More »Asus unveils updated ROG Ally X handheld
Recent leaks and teases have suggested that a new ROG Ally handheld was on the way from Asus. Now, this updated system has been unveiled as the ROG Ally X, which will have a few updates over the original design, but will still offer the same display and APU as …
Read More »Nvidia R100 GPU with HBM4 memory will reportedly enter mass production in Q4 2025
By now, you might've already heard that Nvidia's new GPU architecture will be named after the renowned astrophysicist Vera Rubin. Although Nvidia has yet to confirm the existence of this new architecture, there have been new rumours regarding its specs. Earlier this year, Nvidia unveiled its latest and most potent …
Read More »AMD Ryzen AI 165 Strix Point APU emerges
Following the spotting of the unannounced Ryzen AI 9 HX170, another leaker now mentions a different Ryzen CPU with the same naming scheme. This new APU is the “Strix Point” Ryzen AI 165. The AMD Zen 5 product series summary shared by Golden Pig Upgrade (via @harukaze5719) provides new details …
Read More »Intel Panther Lake reportedly delivers up to 16 CPU cores and Xe3 iGPU
Intel's next-generation mobile CPU family, Panther Lake, is still some ways off from release, but thanks to leakers, we're starting to have a clearer picture of what it will offer. The latest reports on the upcoming mobile CPUs suggest they'll come in three core configurations with up to 12 GPU …
Read More »Corsair launches its fastest PCIe 5 SSD yet
Corsair has just announced a new addition to its line-up of SSDs. The MP700 Pro SE PCIe 5.0 SSD is the company's fastest storage solution, capable of achieving a sequential read speed of up to 14,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 12,000 MB/s. The MP700 Pro SE …
Read More »Windows Task Manager will start showing memory speed in MT/s instead of MHz
Microsoft is exploring the possibility of displaying memory speeds in MT/s (mega-transfers per second) instead of the traditional MHz (megahertz) units on the Windows 11 Task Manager. This move comes as new technologies have allowed DDR memory to boost data transfer rates without raising clock speed, making the traditional method …
Read More »Leaked Intel Core Ultra 200 line-up includes 13 processors
Intel's upcoming 14th Gen Core series, the Core Ultra 200, has been making headlines lately. According to the latest reports, the Core Ultra 200 series will consist of 13 SKUs, marking a significant decrease from previous generations. The new report is from Benchlife, which suggests that the Core Ultra 200 …
Read More »Asus lists new laptops powered by unannounced AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 170
Asus recently listed some of its upcoming VivoBook S16 laptops featuring an unannounced 12-core AMD CPU. Based on the information so far, it would appear that AMD is positioning itself to launch a new line of ‘Ryzen AI' processors for laptops. As shared by @harukaze5719, AMD is apparently altering its …
Read More »The RTX 5080 will reportedly launch before RTX 5090
Recent reports claiming that Nvidia's next-generation flagship GPU, the RTX 5090, would be the only model released this year may not be accurate. A prominent Nvidia leaker with a solid record claims that the RTX 5080 will be released before the RTX 5090. That leaker is none other than Kopite7Kimi. …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200 desktop CPUs to feature up to 4 Xe-Cores
A new report on the Core Ultra 200 desktop CPU claims some new details about Intel's new and improved iGPU. According to sources, new-gen desktop chips from Intel will pack a new iGPU with four Xe-Cores, and the first details on Z890 chipset motherboards are starting to emerge. Golden Pig …
Read More »Apple’s new M4 chip is mostly about AI
Apple recently announced its next-generation processor, the M4. The upgraded processor is designed to deliver M2 level performance at just half the power, with capabilities to boost further beyond Apple's previous chips. However, it wouldn't be a 2024 chip launch if AI wasn't also mentioned. Apple claims the M4 can …
Read More »VESA DisplayHDR 1.2 aims to improve HDR for entry-level displays
Roland Wooster, an engineer at Intel who also heads the VESA Display Performance Metrics group, characterised the latest version of VESA DisplayHDR as a “tightening” of the specification while broadening the scope and criteria of the testing. The idea is to enhance the visual quality of the monitors you purchase, but one of …
Read More »MSI firmware update brings several upgrades for MPG QD-OLED monitors
MSI recently released a firmware update for some of its QD-OLED monitors, promising to fix bugs and introduce new features, like support for additional aspect ratios. For now, the new firmware is rolling out for MPG QD-OLED monitors, with MAG series QD-OLED monitors expected to follow. The latest firmware version …
Read More »Intel wants motherboard vendors to add Baseline performance profiles imminently
Since the release of the Intel 13th Gen Core K-series (extended to the 14th Gen series CPUs), users have reported stability issues, particularly with the Core i9 SKU. The reason for that seems to be linked to motherboard vendors using what would be considered “overclock” settings by default. Intel has …
Read More »Terminator: Survivors will be PvE only
Nacon has recently revealed some exciting new information about its upcoming Terminator game, Terminator: Survivors. The game is set to hit Steam Early Access later this year, and the latest details suggest that it could be a game-changer in the world of PvE titles. Terminator: Survivors will feature a fully …
Read More »Valve launches Proton 9.0 with improved game compatibility and more
Valve's Proton, the open-source tool for running Windows games on Linux, has received a significant update that promises to enhance game compatibility for Linux gamers. The latest version, Proton 9.0, is now available on GitHub, bringing several new features and improvements to the table. These improvements will be of particular …
Read More »MSI overclocker might have spilled the beans on the Intel Core Ultra 200 desktop release
Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-S platform has been the talk of the town lately. MSI overclocker Toppc recently dropped some hints about the new platform during the MSI Dragon event in Wuhan, China. According to Toppc, the new platform, referred to as “Next” in the presentation, would focus on the Arrow …
Read More »Asus is reportedly working on an improved ROG Ally
Asus might be indirectly teasing the release of a new ROG Ally. For some time now, the original ROG Ally official product page has been referred to as “ROG Ally (2023)”, suggesting a new version of the console might be coming in 2024. With Computex just around the corner, official …
Read More »An upgraded AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D has been spotted
Recently, new screenshots have revealed the existence of an upgraded version of the Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor. These CPUs are already well known for their 3D V-cache, which can bring a notable boost to gaming performance. As seen in the screenshot shared by HXL, Windows Task Manager and CPU-Z both …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 9 285K reportedly tops out at 5.5GHz out of the box
Intel's next-generation desktop flagship CPU, the Core Ultra 9 285K, is rumoured to have a turbo clock speed of up to 5.5GHz, which is lower than the current generation flagship CPU, indicating that most of the performance benefit from Arrow Lake will come via architectural upgrades, rather than increased power …
Read More »No Rest for the Wicked’s new patch lowers the recommended system requirements
Moon Studios has recently released a massive patch for the Early Access version of No Rest for the Wicked. This patch not only addresses a number of performance issues but also lowers the game's PC hardware requirements, allowing more gamers to play with improved graphics without having to upgrade their …
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