AMD looks to be preparing a new range of desktop APUs for launch. The new Ryzen 8000G series is expected to use Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2 designs, driven by the Zen 4 and RDNA 3 architectures for CPU and GPU cores. Additionally, the first mentions of a new Ryzen …
Read More »Two unannounced AOC ultrawide monitors unveiled thanks to Red Dot Design Awards
CES is coming up and plenty of companies are already applying for Red Dot Design Awards for new products ahead of the event. AOC just secured two Red Dot awards for unannounced monitors, both of which continue the company's partnership with Porsche Design.
Read More »AMD 3D V-Cache RAM disk can read 180GB of data per second
An experiment has shown that using AMD Ryzen processors' 3D V-Cache as a RAM disc is possible. As you might've guessed, such a RAM disc is extremely fast, offering sequential read and write speeds over ten times faster than the best PCIe 5.0 SSDs. The experiment began with an unusual …
Read More »AOC’s latest QHD monitor offers HDR and 260Hz gaming
AOC is expanding its monitor lineup with a new 27-inch gaming monitor. Featuring a similar design to other AOC monitors, this model stands out with its 260Hz refresh rate, giving gamers an edge regarding how many frames it can display in a single second. With a 27-inch IPS screen, QHD …
Read More »Tuxedo launches the world’s first all-AMD Linux gaming laptop
Tuxedo Computers, a specialist in Linux notebooks, has decided to launch what should be the first mass-produced all-AMD Linux gaming laptop, the Sirius 16, powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS APU and Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU. The laptop has a sleek all-aluminium chassis with configurable RGB keys, providing …
Read More »Intel Xeon “Emerald Rapids” CPU benchmarks give us an early look at performance
Intel's upcoming Emerald Rapids HPC processor series aims to enhance its Xeon lineup by increasing the number of cores. Intel's 5th Gen Xeon architecture is expected to increase the core count to 64 cores and now thanks to some early benchmark numbers, we have an idea of what kind of …
Read More »Intel Arrow Lake iGPU will reportedly be based on new Xe-LPG Plus architecture with XMX
Intel Arrow Lake is still far from release, but as is common with most upcoming CPU architecture, we're getting more and more information about it through leaks. The latest one refers to its integrated graphics, which look like an enhanced version of the Xe-LPG that will debut with the Meteor …
Read More »TeamGroup’s AIO liquid cooler for SSDs is nearing launch
Back at Computex this summer, we had a sneak peek at TeamGroup's latest T-Force AIO liquid cooler, designed for use with PCIe 5.0 SSDs. Now, the Siren GD120S AIO SSD cooler is nearing launch, promising to keep your speedy SSD far below the thermal throttling point under load. When under …
Read More »Leak reveals OPN codes of AMD Ryzen 8040 mobile APUs
It looks like the OPN codes of the upcoming AMD Ryzen 8000 laptop APUs have been leaked. While the names of the processors have not been revealed yet, some assumptions can be made about what AMD has in store for next year. The Hawk Point range is expected to refresh …
Read More »ASRock launches RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming White OC graphics card
ASRock is gradually transitioning its product portfolio to include dual-colour designs. With the Taichi and Steel Legend series already featuring white-coloured models, ASRock is now turning its attention to its Phantom Gaming products, starting with the newly announced Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming White. The new graphics card is …
Read More »Patriot’s new Viper Gaming Mini SSD offers a speedy upgrade for the Steam Deck
Patriot Memory's gaming brand, Viper Gaming, has just introduced a new M.2 2230 SSD, the VP4000 Mini M.2 2230 SSD. Perfect for handheld gaming devices like the Steam Deck, this SSD is Patriot's first foray into the M.2 2230 form factor. With sequential read and write speeds reaching up to …
Read More »Cougar unveils new Motorsport-inspired Hotrod gaming chairs
While most gaming chairs are designed to resemble a racing bucket seat, Cougar's new Motorsport-inspired Hotrod series packs a few standout features. The most unique part of the Hotrod is its fibreglass-reinforced shell, providing more flex at the back of the chair compared to others on the market. The Cougar …
Read More »Intel Meteor Lake iGPU trades blows with Radeon 780M in benchmark
Back at Intel Innovation 2023, we had a sneak peek at the iGPU found in Intel's upcoming Meteor Lake processors, which will be released next month under the new Intel Core Ultra branding. Now, some leaks a giving us a better idea of what to expect, with one benchmark listing …
Read More »Tekken 8 PC system requirements are quite accessible
Bandai Namco has unveiled Tekken 8's PC system requirements through Steam. Overall, the game looks relatively easy on the system, with the minimum specs asking for an eight-year-old mid-range GPU and CPU. For running this upcoming fighting game, PC gamers will need at least an Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD …
Read More »Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 delayed
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 was initially planned to be released this Winter but the game has since been delayed. Now, the developers plan to release the game in the second half of 2024, giving a chunk of extra development time for polishing and bug fixing. Interestingly, Space Marine 2 …
Read More »The latest Philips Evnia monitor boasts HDR and 240Hz gaming for under £450
The Philips Evnia range has impressed so far and the company is looking to continue that streak with its new 32-inch curved monitor. The Philips Evnia 32M2C5500W combines QHD resolution, HDR and a 240Hz refresh rate to deliver on all fronts for high-end PC gaming, while keeping prices at a …
Read More »Team Group launches T-Force G-series NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSDs with up to 7000MB/s speeds
Team Group's gaming brand, T-Force, has introduced its latest gaming SSD line, including the G70, G50, and respective Pro variants. These four M.2-2280 form factor SSDs are all PCIe Gen 4×4 interface-compatible and come equipped with InnoGrit controllers. To ensure optimum performance, the G70, G50, and respective Pro versions are …
Read More »Cherry’s KC 200 MX is the first pre-built keyboard featuring the new MX2A switches
Cherry is well known for its MX range of mechanical keyboard switches, often featuring on keyboards from other brands. However, Cherry also makes its own fully built keyboards. This week, Cherry is launching the KC 200 MX board, the first to keyboard to feature the company's all-new MX2A mechanical switches. …
Read More »Overclocked AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995WX sets new multi-core world record
At the press conference covering the launch of the new Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7000WX series, AMD claimed that the new Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995WX would be capable of scoring over 184K points in Cinebench R23 if overclocked. However, it seems AMD underestimated the capabilities of professional overclockers. According to QuasarZone …
Read More »Intel Lunar Lake MX leak points to 8 CPU cores and a “Battlemage” iGPU
We're still some ways off from Intel launching its Lunar Lake chips but recent leaks give us an early idea of specifications and other upgrades. In leaked slides, it is claimed that Lunar Lake MX processors will feature TDPs ranging from 8W at the low end to 30W at most. …
Read More »Nvidia and SK Hynix are reportedly working on a new GPU architecture with 3D-stacked HBM memory
SK Hynix is reportedly hiring design staff for logic devices, such as CPUs and GPUs, to develop a stacking method to put HBM4 directly on top of them. This would revolutionize the foundry sector by changing how logic and memory components are coupled and manufactured. As per the same report, …
Read More »New report claims Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs will be based on TSMC 3nm node
At launch, the RTX 40 series lacked compatibility with important technologies such as DisplayPort 2.1. On the other hand, AMD has already incorporated these standards into their RX 7000 series GPUs, giving the green team a bit of a bad image. With Nvidia's next generation gaming GPUs, however, Nvidia will …
Read More »League of Legends Worlds 2023 was the most watched esports event ever
The League of Legends Worlds 2023 finals broke the record for esports event viewership with over 6.4 million concurrent viewers, without accounting for Chinese viewers. This is a significant accomplishment for one of the most prestigious esports games. During Worlds 2023, the Korean T1 team showcased their skills and won …
Read More »Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League PC system requirements announced
Rocksteady has released the official PC system requirements for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and it appears that the game won't need a high-end PC to run smoothly. Built on Unreal Engine 4, the game will use DirectX 12. As of now, it's unclear if any PC upscaling techniques …
Read More »Europe’s rating board appears to have leaked the Dragon’s Dogma II release date
In recent weeks, we've seen some positive signs that Capcom's highly anticipated title, Dragon's Dogma 2, is much closer to release than expected. The game was playable at the Tokyo Game Show in September and a showcase dedicated to the game is coming later in the month. Now, we may …
Read More »Seasonic unveils new MagFlow ARGB fans with magnetic daisy chain support
The Seasonic MagFlow 120 ARGB Fan was designed to stand out. Its built-in magnetic connection hooks allow for effortless connection of fan sides pin-to-pin, eliminating the need for wires between fans. Moreover, Seasonic's new fan features aesthetic elements, such as a brushed metallic centre pendant. An X-shaped back support conceals …
Read More »Sharkoon launches new Skiller SGK50 mechanical keyboards and DIY kits
Sharkoon has added three new models to the Skiller SGK50 keyboard line. The latest versions are 75% layout keyboards, available in black or white, with a special white version having blue accents and white PBT keycaps. The SKILLER SGK50 S3 is also available in barebones form, without any switches or …
Read More »Nvidia reportedly halting RTX 4080 and 4070 Ti production to focus on Super variants
In recent weeks we've heard a lot of buzz around new RTX 40 Super graphics cards. According to reports, we can expect three SKUs, an RTX 4080 Super, a 4070 Ti Super and a 4070 Super. Backing up those claims, members of the Board Channels forum are now saying that …
Read More »Intel Meteor Lake iGPU outperforms Arc A350M in OpenCL benchmark
The upcoming Intel Core 100 Ultra series, codenamed Meteor Lake, will have a dedicated GPU tile based on the same architecture used in Intel's Arc Alchemist desktop and mobile processors. Based on the Xe-HPG architecture, this iGPU is expected to be as good as an entry-level dedicated GPU, and the …
Read More »New Cinebench world record set with air-cooled Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995WX
During AMD's Threadripper 7000 launch event, the media got a glimpse of the platform's capabilities as its flagship CPU shattered many world records in a brief overclocking session. However, the platform's potential is far greater than what was seen. Recently, AMD released benchmark results from their in-house overclocker, Sampson, who …
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