Intel's CEO, Pat Gelsinger, is expected to deliver a keynote speech on January 9th as a part of Intel's participation at CES 2024. The discussion will focus on the intersection of silicon and software and improving the accessibility of artificial intelligence. CNBC journalist Kristina Partsinevelos will join Gelsinger in this …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 7 155H iGPU outperforms AMD Radeon 780M in 3DMark TimeSpy
With Intel's Meteor Lake (Core Ultra 100) processors just days away from their official launch, benchmark leaks have begun appearing as tests get underway. In the latest, we see the new Xe-powered iGPU for the Core Ultra 7 155H processor outperforming the Radeon 780M in 3DMark TimeSpy. According to the …
Read More »TCL showcases dome-shaped OLED panel at DTC 2023
TCL recently unveiled various new display panels at DTC 2023 in Wuhan, China. From OLEDs to LCDs, the Chinese company showed what's coming to TVs, monitors, and smartphones in the next few years. The highlight is probably the dome-shaped 31-inch OLED panel. As noted by ITHome, this 31-inch gaming display …
Read More »Unannounced Radeon RX 6600 LE graphics card launches in Lenovo PCs
A Radeon RX 6600 LE graphics card has recently been discovered in the Lenovo Geek Pro 2023 prebuilt system. These systems are currently available in China and are equipped with an Intel Core i5-13400F CPU series and an AMD RX 6600 LE GPU. The meaning of “LE” is still unclear. …
Read More »Square Enix returns to the Mana series with Visions of Mana
A brand new entry to the Mana series is coming in 2024. Named Visions of Mana, this new game is the first mainline instalment in the Mana series in over 15 years. The game will be a return to the series' roots, capturing themes of nature and the elemental aspects …
Read More »Intel to keep Moore’s Law alive with 3D stacked CMOS transistors with backside power
As technology advances, the demand for faster computation is increasing, leading chip designers to seek ways to integrate more components into processors. At IEDM 2023, during a technical session, Intel researchers demonstrated their latest technological breakthrough that will allow just that: 3D-stacked CMOS transistors with backside power and direct backside …
Read More »Sharkoon launches new Rebel C60 ARGB PC cases
Sharkoon is unveiling a new Rebel series PC case with the C60. Featuring attractive aesthetics due to the front and side tempered glass panels, the C60 could be a good option for those who want to showcase their system's components without breaking the bank. The Rebel C60 RGB has an …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3050 with 6GB of VRAM is reportedly in the works
Nvidia is reportedly working on a new variant of the RTX 3050. According to users of the Board Channel forum, the 8GB RTX 3050 is eating away sales from the RTX 4060, so a new 6GB RTX 3050 replacement is apparently in the works. Board channel sources (via VideoCardz), claim …
Read More »AMD unveils new Ryzen 8040 series laptop processors
AMD has just launched its latest AMD Ryzen 8040 series mobile CPUs, with select models coming with integrated Ryzen AI NPUs, boasting up to 1.6 times greater AI processing performance compared to the previous generation. In AMD's own benchmarks, it claims that the Ryzen 9 8945HS is up to 64 …
Read More »Logitech launches its first Astro wireless gaming headset
Logitech G has unveiled the fifth iteration of the acclaimed Astro A50 series gaming headset – the Logitech G Astro A50 X. This headset combines the original A50's gamer style with the addition of new features to enhance comfort, quality, connection, communications, and compatibility. One of the standout features of …
Read More »Deepcool introduces the new Morpheus ATX+ PC case
Deepcool has introduced a new PC case to its lineup. Featuring an airflow-oriented design, the Morpheus is an ATX+ case for both experienced and casual PC builders alike. The Deepcool Morpheus has a modular design, enabling easy switching between single and dual-chamber modes, allowing you to customise your PC to …
Read More »Gigabyte introduces new Aorus Waterforce X II and Waterforce II AIO coolers
Gigabyte Aorus, well known for its high-end PC gaming solutions, is back with new AIO liquid coolers. The new Waterforce II and Waterforce X II CPU coolers will ship with up to 360mm radiators, along with new pump and fan designs to offer improved CPU cooling. The DIY-friendly designs of …
Read More »AGON by AOC returns with a pair of new 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitors
Agon by AOC introduces two new 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitors: the AOC Gaming CU34G2XE/BK and the CU34G2XP/BK, focused on offering high-grade specs at an affordable price, starting at £299. The CU34G2XE/BK has a 1500R curved VA panel with a WQHD (3440×1440) resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. Notably, the monitor …
Read More »You’ll only get ray-traced graphics in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone’s pre-match lobbies
While Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 did launch with support for upscalers like DLSS 3 and XeSS, it does not feature ray-tracing. That will change with a patch this week, bringing ray-traced graphics to the game, but there's a catch – ray-tracing will only be shown in the pre-game …
Read More »Bioware releases Dragon Age: Dreadwolf trailer, promises full reveal in 2024
BioWare's upcoming release, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, has been shrouded in mystery and controversy. Despite high-profile developer departures and layoffs impacting some of BioWare's longest-serving staff, the company is finally ready to unveil more about the highly anticipated game with a new trailer. To celebrate “Dragon Age Day”, BioWare published a …
Read More »AMD rumoured to launch Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU in Q1 2024
AMD has some exciting plans for the beginning of 2024, according to the latest reports. Besides the reported updates to the AM5 platform, the AM4 platform is also expanding with new CPUs and APUs. While the AM5 socket will get the upcoming Ryzen 8000G APUs for desktops, the AM4 platform …
Read More »Upcoming AMD EPYC-E chips to feature up to 64 Zen 6 cores and PCIe 6.0 support
AMD is focused on delivering its Zen 5 architecture across all market categories before moving on to Zen 6, so consumers and data centres shouldn't expect it anytime soon. However, the first reports are starting to come out, showing some of what we can look forward to with future CPUs. …
Read More »Modder puts 32GB of LPDDR5X-7500 memory on ROG Ally
Upgrading the memory on a desktop is simple, but the new age of handheld gaming PCs is a different story, requiring specific teardown knowledge and the right tools for the job. Still, it is possible, as one modder was able to upgrade an ROG Ally with 32GB of ultra-fast DDR5 …
Read More »Capcom will keep on developing Resident Evil remakes
Following the success of the Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 remakes, Capcom has confirmed plans to continue to remake more Resident Evil games. The company has not yet disclosed which title will be the next to receive the remake treatment but in all likelihood, it will be Resident Evil …
Read More »Windows 12 is reportedly launching next year
Rumors have surfaced that Microsoft is preparing to launch Windows 12 in June 2024. This news has generated excitement in the Taiwanese PC industry, with major players such as Acer, Quanta, MSI, and Gigabyte expressing optimism about the potential financial benefits of the new generation of AI-powered PCs. While the …
Read More »Nvidia and AMD Frame Generation technologies can work together in a few games
Imagine you could stack Nvidia and AMD Frame Generation technologies to bump up the FPS. Although it seems unlikely, it's possible to do it in some games, namely Cyberpunk 2077, Modern Warfare 3, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. However, depending on the game, the results vary greatly, so this …
Read More »Turtle Beach’s latest controller aims to make stick drift a thing of the past and packs a built-in display
Turtle Beach recently introduced a new game controller, the Stealth Ultra wireless controller for Xbox and PC. This latest addition to their product line has various features and personalisation possibilities, featuring a built-in display, a rapid charge dock and AntiDrift thumbsticks. One of the key features of the Stealth Ultra …
Read More »Jonsbo introduces the D300 mini tower with panoramic tempered glass
Jonsbo is back with a new intriguing PC case. The new D300 is a mini-tower designed for compact PC builds, but with a panoramic tempered glass panel that stretches from the front all the way along the side, making it ideal for a build you would want to show off. …
Read More »Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance delayed, PC system requirements announced
The release date for Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance has been pushed back to February 21st, 2024, as announced by Slitherine. The creators have decided to take more time to perfect the game, which was initially scheduled to release on December 7th. Moreover, the studio also revealed the game's PC …
Read More »Nvidia Blackwell successor will reportedly be named after astronomer Vera Rubin
We're already expecting Nvidia's next-generation graphics architecture to be named Blackwell, but what about the generation after that? According to one leaker, Nvidia has opted for Rubin, named after astronomer Vera Rubin. According to Kopite7kimi, the successor to Blackwell in the ARM and X86 inference segments will be the Rubin …
Read More »Xbox November Update introduces compact mode for handheld systems
We've reached the last day of the month and to wrap things up, Microsoft has now detailed its big Xbox platform update for November. The Xbox app is getting updated with new features on PC to improve the experience on desktops, as well as some new updates geared towards handheld …
Read More »In an unexpected move Yorkshire Tea is selling limited edition PS5 and Xbox controllers
I bet you didn't expect this. Sony and Xbox have collaborated (separately, we assume) with Yorkshire Tea to create two limited-edition controllers for their respective current-gen consoles. POPeArt designed both controllers, which are now available for over twice the MSRP of the standard models. Of all the unlikely partnerships we've …
Read More »Gamdias unveils new AIO liquid coolers with rotating LCD displays
Gamdias has recently introduced the Chione M4, a series of AIO liquid coolers featuring 2.1-inch LCD displays. The standout part here is that the display is rotational, so there are no limits on where you have to mount the AIO in your system to get everything oriented correctly. These coolers …
Read More »Intel Arrow Lake-H mobile CPU featuring 6 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores spotted
Intel plans to unveil its Meteor Lake processors next month, but it has already started to send samples of its successor, Arrow Lake, to some of its partners. At least that seems to be the case based on the shipping manifests that have appeared online, where you can see an …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 8040 APU listings look very similar to their 7040 series counterparts
Details of AMD's upcoming Zen 4 update for 2024 laptops seem to have been leaked. From what we see, the Ryzen 8040 “Hawk Point” series is the first to use the new AMD Phoenix architecture, suggesting that the 8040H series will feature Zen 4 cores and RDNA 3 graphics. According …
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