Acer has recently entered the gaming graphics card market. First, it launched a few Intel Arc models, followed by various Radeon RX 7000 series cards. However, the brand wants to expand further in this market, specifically into the high-end segment, by launching two new graphics cards: the Radeon RX 7900 …
Read More »Hyper Light Breaker is now set to launch in Steam Early Access this Summer
Heart Machine, the developer behind Hyper Light Drifter, has announced that their upcoming co-op rogue-lite prequel, Hyper Light Breaker, will be released in early access on PC this summer. After delaying Hyper Light Breaker twice, Heart Machine expects to launch the game on Steam Early Access in just a few …
Read More »Deep Rock Galactic Survivor has sold 1 million copies, new biome incoming
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, the single-player survival spin-off of the popular co-op mining game, has recently reached an impressive milestone by selling over 1,000,000 copies in just one month of being released on Steam Early Access. To commemorate the achievement, the developer Funday Games and publisher Ghost Ship have released …
Read More »New PlayStation 5 Pro leak points to late 2024 launch
We first heard about plans for a PS5 Pro last year, a more powerful model with a beefed up GPU for improved ray-tracing performance to sell alongside the standard PS5 system, which underwent a redesign late last year to introduce a detachable disc drive. The latest leak includes some extra details on specs, as well as some information on a new Super Resolution technology for improved visuals.
Read More »Intel expands Application Optimisation compatibility to older CPUs and more games
Intel Application Optimisation is a tool designed to optimise the performance of specific games by using intelligent thread scheduling. While this tool has proven to significantly enhance performance in specific games, its list of supported games and CPUs has been limited. That is now changing, as Intel is adding 12 …
Read More »Overclockers set new world records with Intel Core i9-14900KS
A team of expert overclockers from around the world have broken four world records with Intel's new Core i9-14900KS, including the world record for speed...
Read More »Gameloft is creating a new survival Dungeons and Dragons game for consoles and PC
Gameloft, known for the development of various popular mobile games and Disney Dreamlight Valley, has recently announced a partnership with Hasbro to create a new Dungeons & Dragons game set in the Forgotten Realms universe. The game promises to be a combination of survival, life simulation, and action role-playing, focusing …
Read More »Zalman’s latest case provides maximum airflow in a compact package
Zalman has recently launched the P30 Air Micro-ATX cases designed for maximum airflow. The case is available in two colours, black and white, and features panel perforations throughout the front panel and along the sides of the bottom half. The left panel covers only the top compartment, while the right …
Read More »Nvidia’s upcoming GB202 GPU could feature a multi-chip package with 192 SMs and a 512-bit memory bus
Although Nvidia's Blackwell GPU line-up should be mostly similar to Ada in terms of memory specifications, the flagship seems to be the exception. Instead of a 384-bit memory bus like the one used on the AD102 GPU, the successor, the GB202, is expected to feature a 512-bit memory bus. Not …
Read More »Jonsbo launches new pillarless TK-03 PC case with curved tempered glass
While many case manufacturers have been using a two-sided tempered glass panel design, Jonsbo stands out as one of the select few to achieve a truly refined iteration of this design by using a single curved piece of glass (like the Montech King 95). This design approach removes the pillar …
Read More »Crypto miners are buying up all the Ryzen 9 7950X stock
We've seen plenty of PC hardware supply issues in recent years, in part due to crypto mining farms buying up large portions of available stock. This problem has resurfaced in 2024, but miners aren't buying up all the GPUs this time, instead their attention has turned to the Ryzen 9 …
Read More »Corsair launches Hydro X series iCue Link XH405i RGB kit for easy custom liquid-cooling
Corsair has recently announced the new Hydro X custom cooling kit, the iCue Link XH405i RGB. Building on the success of their previous XH305i kits, Corsair has packed the XH405i RGB kit with a suite of cooling components enhanced with RGB lighting, supporting Corsair's iCue Link technology to create a …
Read More »Snapdragon X Elite outperforms Intel Core Ultra 7 155H in early benchmarks
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite is set to revolutionise the ultraportable notebook category by powering a new generation of Arm-powered Windows 11 devices. Designed to rival the Apple M3 processor, the Snapdragon X Elite SoC can also compete against Intel's and AMD's 15–30W x64 CPUs and, in some cases, outperform …
Read More »Microsoft’s new Agility SDK will allow developers to better optimise games
Microsoft recently released the new Agility Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.613, which comes with new features that enhance game development processes. One of the standout features is Work Graphs, which allows for CPU offloading and encourages the usage of GPU-driver rendering, enabling a GPU to produce work for itself on …
Read More »Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 recently got a 4KHz polling rate upgrade via G Hub
Last year, Logitech released its G Pro X Superlight 2 wireless gaming mouse with high hopes of outperforming its 2020 model. Although considered overall better than its predecessor, its polling rate didn't match similarly priced competitors. Logitech (via TechPowerUp) has some great news for Pro X Superlight 2 users. Their …
Read More »Valve’s major Dota 2 tournament ‘The International’ returns this September
Valve has announced that The International 2024, the biggest Dota 2 event of the year, will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, in September. This announcement is great news for fans in Europe who have not had the opportunity to visit The International since its inaugural edition in 2011, when it …
Read More »New UEFI mod allows you to enable ReBar on GTX 16 and RTX 20 GPUs
Resizable BAR is a useful feature that can improve GPU performance. The catch is that enabling it is restricted to newer-gen systems. On the Nvidia side, you need at least an RTX 30 series GPU to activate it, but a new mod will enable the use of ReBar on GTX …
Read More »Nvidia ‘Blackwell’ GPU leak points to significant memory speed upgrades
Contrary to previous rumours, it looks like the memory buses of the Nvidia RTX 50 series won't be much different from what we've seen in the RTX 30 and 40 series. Based on recent reports, the flagship GB202 GPU will feature a 384-bit memory bus, just like its predecessors. However, …
Read More »Intel Lunar Lake to offer almost 50% more multi-thread performance than Meteor Lake
It seems Intel Lunar Lake won't need hyper-threading to outperform its predecessors. According to a new report, the upcoming client platform is expected to deliver a significant 50% performance increase over Meteor Lake-U, at least based on the reported Cinebench R23 and Geekbench 5.4.5 multi-core results. Based on previous reports, …
Read More »Apple is reportedly planning to launch a 20.3-inch foldable Macbook in 2027
A recent report claims Apple is working on a foldable 20.3-inch MacBook, with plans for mass production to commence in 2027. According to the report, this foldable MacBook is the only foldable device from Apple with a known development plan. Although rumours about Apple's foldable MacBook have surfaced before, with …
Read More »MSI’s latest BIOS for Intel motherboards lets you disable CEP on 14th Gen CPUs
MSI recently released BIOS upgrades for their Intel 700 and 600 series motherboards, offering a new option to deactivate the CEP (Current Excursion Protection) feature. By turning off this feature, CPUs can run at lower voltages and temperatures without sacrificing performance, which is great news for gamers and enthusiasts looking …
Read More »Gigabyte is extending the warranty for its QD-OLED monitors to three years
Following several other monitor sellers, Gigabyte is the latest vendor to extend the warranty of its QD-OLED gaming displays. Like others, Gigabyte is also extending the warranty of its QD-OLED gaming monitors to three years, giving users some extra peace of mind. After CES 2024, Asus announced an extension of …
Read More »Here are the nominees for BAFTA Games Awards 2024
The BAFTA Games Awards 2024 nominees have been announced, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 leads the pack with nominations in nine different categories. Other high achievers include Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. All four titles are also nominees for Best Game, …
Read More »AMD’s new FreeSync specifications require FullHD monitors to have a 144Hz refresh rate
AMD introduced FreeSync technology in 2015 as an alternative to Nvidia's G-Sync. Since its inception, FreeSync technology has been updated multiple times and upgraded with additional levels, including a dedicated tier for HDR displays. Recently, it received yet another update, raising the minimum requirements for monitors to be FreeSync certified. …
Read More »You can now rent an RTX 4080 system for a day with GeForce Now
Nvidia has launched a new option for gamers who have yet to try the GeForce Now Ultimate tier. Instead of committing to a monthly subscription, users can now opt for Day Passes, which allow them to stream games for a day. The Day Passes for the Priority and Ultimate levels …
Read More »Adata unveils new cooling technology for DDR5-8000+ memory modules
Adata has announced that its new DDR5-8000+ memory modules will feature a new cooling solution to further reign in the temperatures high-speed DDR5 memory can reach. By applying ‘Thermal Coating' to its overclocked RAM modules and kits, Adata expects to see a noticeable 10% improvement in temperatures. The new technology …
Read More »Intel Core i9-14900KS to be released on March 14th
Intel's new desktop processor, the Core i9-14900KS, is set to launch soon. This will probably end up being the last high-end CPU for the LGA-1700 socket and the last desktop CPU to use Intel's previous naming scheme, as desktop CPUs will soon transition to Intel's new ‘Core Ultra' branding.. We …
Read More »Xbox Design Lab now lets you build your own custom Fallout-themed Xbox controller
With Amazon's Fallout TV show now just around the corner, Bethesda and Microsoft are gearing up their own Fallout promotions. Recently, the new Fallout Anthology set was officially announced, containing all the Fallout games released to date in one package. Now, Fallout themed options have been added to the Xbox …
Read More »Jonsbo introduces the N4 NAS wood-panelled PC case
Jonsbo has recently unveiled the N4 series MicroATX cases specifically designed for NAS setups. These cases stand out from the crowd, featuring natural wood panels on the front that remind us of the Fractal Design Terra. Available in two colours (black and white), these cases are aesthetically pleasing and practical. …
Read More »Arctic unveils the new Freezer 36 CPU air cooler
Following the introduction of a new set of AIOs, Arctic is now turning its attention to air coolers. To celebrate its 23rd anniversary, the company has launched the Freezer 36 at an exceptional price point, boasting improved performance and easier mounting than its predecessors. The Freezer 36 CPU coolers feature …
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