SK Hynix has shared its plans for next-generation GDDR7 memory. According to a company representative, the production of GDDR7 is expected to commence by the beginning of 2025. In an interview with Anandtech, an SK Hynix spokesperson stated that “the firm will not kick off mass production of their GDDR7 …
Read More »Philips Evnia’s latest ultrawide makes the jump to QD-OLED
The newly released Philips Evnia 34M2C6500 gaming monitor is the latest QD-OLED monitor to enter the market. Featuring a 34-inch ultrawide curved display and “Ambiglow” lighting, this monitor is aimed at gamers looking for a wider screen to immerse themselves in while gaming. The 34″ ultrawide display features a 3440×1440 …
Read More »First AMD Ryzen 5 9600X benchmark shows gen-on-gen improvement over Ryzen 5 7600X
During the Computex Keynote, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su made waves by unveiling the Ryzen 9000 series of AM5 CPUs. The upcoming series introduces the new Zen 5 core architecture and is set to hit the market next month. While the core count and clock rates remain unchanged in the …
Read More »be quiet! launches the Dark Rock 5 single-tower cooler
Following the Dark Rock 5 announcement at Computex 2024, be quiet! has now shared the details of its upcoming CPU air cooler. Using a single-tower design, the Dark Rock 5 aims to deliver efficient cooling in scenarios where larger dual-tower models may not be practical. This cooler is engineered to …
Read More »AMD is offering up free games when buying a Radeon RX 7800 XT or 7700 XT
If you're planning to upgrade your graphics card soon, this new AMD bundle might interest you. If you buy a Radeon RX 7800 XT or 7700 XT graphics card from select retailers, you can claim up to two games from a list of four. The newly announced bundle only applies …
Read More »Cooler Master’s latest monitor offers a flat 240Hz mini-LED experience
Cooler Master has announced an interesting new monitor – the GP27QP. This new 27-inch monitor uses Mini-LED technology, and offers a very smooth 240Hz refresh rate for gamers. The GP27QP's 27-inch VA panel offers a resolution of 2560×1440, a contrast ratio of 2500:1, and a 5ms GtG response time (1ms …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs may release as early as September
AMD's announcement of the Ryzen 9000 series at Computex has led to speculation about the release timeline for the X3D models. A seven-month gap between the Ryzen 7000 and 7000X3D series suggests that the 9000X3D models might be released around CES 2025. However, a recent report indicates that the Ryzen …
Read More »AMD Navi 48 GPUs begin shipping to partners
It has been reported that AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 8000 series won't have the same GPU diversity as the last two. Unlike previous iterations, the RDNA 4 desktop GPU series is expected to feature only two GPUs: Navi 48 and Navi 44. Industry insiders believe the Navi 48, which has …
Read More »AMD is working on “cool differentiators” for next-gen Ryzen processors with 3D V-Cache
AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D has proven to be a resounding success for the company. Following its debut, it quickly became the top-selling CPU. With the Ryzen 9000 series coming soon, AMD is expected to launch a new set of X3D processors that enhance performance beyond the standard chips thanks to …
Read More »PowerColor wants to put NPUs on graphics cards to reduce power consumption
At Computex, PowerColor showcased an innovative concept for a consumer Radeon model featuring an AI processor. The company's unique approach involves incorporating a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) into the graphics card, designed to optimise power usage. Unlike Nvidia's GeForce RTX AI PC program, which focuses on promoting systems with GPUs …
Read More »Clevo roadmaps point to future mobile chip plans from Nvidia, AMD and Intel
Intel, AMD, and Nvidia may have all just had the next few years of launches leaked a little early. A series of roadmaps from laptop maker, Clevo, have made their way online, revealing upcoming laptop chips from all three major companies over the next couple of years. According to the …
Read More »Philips Evnia introduces entry-level 180Hz gaming monitors
Philips is launching two new entry-level gaming monitors: the Evnia 27M2N3200A and the Evnia 24M2N3200A. These monitors are designed to deliver a good gaming experience in an affordable package, boasting features such as Fast IPS panels, Full HD resolution, a 180Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and Smart Crosshair technology. The Evnia …
Read More »Nvidia AIB shipments reach record highs
Nvidia continues to dominate the GPU market, with a supply of about 7.7 million GPUs to add-in-board (AIB) partners in the past quarter. This figure primarily includes discrete desktop GPUs, with gaming GPUs comprising the majority. Since the RTX 40 series launch, Nvidia's shipments have increased by over 2 million …
Read More »Asus laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 HX 170/370 spotted in benchmarks
Geekbench recently received three sets of results for the Ryzen 9 HX 170 processor in CPU and GPU testing. The nomenclature update for AMD's Strix Point CPUs just ahead of the Computex announcement caused confusion, with some laptops displaying outdated SKU names during the tests. The Ryzen 9 HX 170/370 …
Read More »Computex 2024: Lexar launches Armor 700 external SSDs
Lexar has introduced the Armor 700 portable SSD, the latest addition to its portable SSD lineup. Designed to offer a blend of speed and durability, the Armor 700 Portable SSD targets professional photographers, videographers, content producers, and gamers. Featuring peak read/write speeds of up to 2000MB/s via the USB 3.2 …
Read More »Computex 2024: Thermaltake racing cockpit and Triple Racing monitor stand return in white
Thermaltake is getting into the simulation gaming setups. After launching the GR500 in black, it's now expanding its lineup with the GR500 racing simulator cockpit in white. In addition, the Triple Racing monitor stand that it launched alongside the original GR 500 is also getting a white variant. Boasting a …
Read More »Computex 2024: Colourful unveils Epoch 14 notebooks
Colourful announced a new series of laptops called Epoch at Computex 2024. These compact laptops are thin and lightweight despite being powered by an Intel 13th-generation Core processor and an RTX 40 series laptop GPU. Available in silver and dark blue, the Epoch 14 sports an all-metal chassis that is …
Read More »Computex 2024: EK introduces new water cooling components and EK-Pro DFF
EK is at Computex 2024 to showcase its latest work. In addition to the EK-Pro DFF (Draining, Flushing, and Filling) unit, EK is introducing a new line of water cooling components named Nexe, which targets a balanced price/performance ratio. Nexe is the technical bridge between efficient cooling and high-performance computing, …
Read More »Computex 2024: Cherry unveils new MX switches
Cherry unveiled a range of MX switches at Computex 2024. In addition to its new MX 2.0 low-profile switches, it also unveiled the new MX Silent Clear, the revamped MX Orange, and the MX Multipoint analogue induction switches, which will be available in three variants: linear, linear heavy, and progressive. The …
Read More »Computex 2024: Kingston launches new Fury DDR5 memory and SSDs
Kingston has returned to Computex with a race-themed showcase. By infusing its product lines with elements reminiscent of the race track and pit stop, Kingston unveiled some of its upcoming products, including Fury Reneage DDR5 memory RGB Limited Edition, Fury Impact DDR5 CAMM 2 modules, the red XS1000 external SSD …
Read More »OCUK launches the 8Pack Supernova MK3 with seven RTX 4090 GPUs
The 8Pack Supernova is the most recent 8Pack system to have a comprehensive overhaul with the 8Pack Supernova MK3. On show here at Computex this week, this system is powered by a flagship AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro CPU and seven RTX 4090 GPUs – all fully water cooled. The Supernova …
Read More »Computex 2024: NZXT unveils new H7 Flow, C-series ATX 3.1 PSUs and F-series fans
NZXT has introduced a new line of products for DIY PC builders. Revealed at Computex 2024, the latest offerings include new H7 Flow cases, updated C-series PSUs with ATX 3.1, and F-series fans in 120mm and 140mm sizes, as well as 240, 280, and 360 single-frame fan sets. Starting with …
Read More »Computex 2024: Gigabyte Control Center will soon support Corsair iCUE
Corsair has announced a new partnership with Gigabyte, becoming the latest motherboard manufacturer to integrate Corsair's iCUE lighting management software. This means that compatible Corsair devices will soon be able to seamlessly synchronise lighting with Gigabyte's Control Centre (GCC) and iCUE. This should be good news if you have a …
Read More »PlayStation VR2 PC adapter is launching on August 7th
Sony has confirmed the release of an adapter for its PlayStation VR2 virtual reality headset, allowing users to connect it to a PC. The announcement comes after Sony recently submitted the adapter for approval on the South Korean National Radio Research Agency website. The device conveniently connects to the PSVR2's …
Read More »Nvidia App now lets you automatically overclock your GPU without voiding the warranty
Update: The Nvidia App is now out of beta and can be downloaded – HERE. In addition to all that Nvidia announced at its keynote at Computex 2024, the company also shared some of the features coming to the Nvidia App. These additions include support for AV1 video capture at 120 …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 is getting official modding support in September
Larian Studios has announced that Baldur's Gate 3 will soon get official mod support. A closed alpha is now available, and a closed beta test will follow in July. The official release will come with Patch 7, scheduled for September. Modding support on Baldur's Gate 3 for PC will be …
Read More »Leak claims new information on upcoming Nvidia ‘Blackwell’ GPUs
In recent months, there have been plenty of rumours floating around Nvidia and its next-generation graphics cards. The next major architecture is said to be called Blackwell, and the first GPUs based on it are said to be arriving later this year. According to one source who has revealed accurate …
Read More »Computex 2024: Nvidia launches new SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce program
Nvidia has introduced the SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card program, aimed at gamers interested in building compact systems with GeForce RTX 40 graphics cards. This initiative involves collaboration with various industry players, such as board partners, case manufacturers, power supply providers, and other component designers, to meet specific criteria. The program …
Read More »Computex 2024: Asus officially announces the new ROG Ally X
Just as promised, Asus officially unveiled the ROG Ally X this week, coinciding with Computex. Priced at $799, the new version of the ROG Ally packs some minor but notable improvements, including more RAM, expanded storage, a larger battery and design refinements. One of the highlights of the ROG Ally …
Read More »Gigabyte confirms new 800-series chipsets and Ryzen 9000 line-up
A recent leak has shed some light on upcoming AMD motherboards and CPUs. Besides confirming the rumours that AMD would skip the 700-series naming for its next-generation motherboards, it also showed the initial line-up of Ryzen 9000 series processors. The Gigabyte presentation shared by @wxnod shows that the Gigabyte X870 Aorus …
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