be quiet! announced two new air coolers, the Dark Rock Elite and Dark Rock Pro 5. The former is a new product, as opposed to Dark Rock Pro 5, which is the successor to the award-winning Dark Rock Pro 4. The Dark Rock Elite is designed for customers that want …
Read More »Intel Core i9-14900K trades blows with the Ryzen 9 7950X3D in leaked benchmark
An official slide depicting Intel's forthcoming Core i9-14900K CPU has been leaked ahead of the CPU's launch. The slide puts the upcoming i9 flagship against the AMD Ryzen 7950X3D, showing a small performance lead for Intel's new chip. HXL posted the slide (in Chinese) that is embargoed until October 16th. …
Read More »Corsair unveils new iCUE Link LCD AIO coolers with customisable display and lots of RGB
Corsair introduced its new flagship AIO liquid coolers. The new iCUE LINK LCD AIO cooler series is the latest addition to the iCUE LINK ecosystem, boasting a 2.1-inch customisable display, Corsair QX RGB fans, and a cableless appearance. The aesthetics are, according to Corsair, matched with strong cooling, which partly …
Read More »Latest AMD Adrenalin preview drivers introduce System Lag monitoring for RDNA 3 GPUs
AMD has introduced a new monitoring GPU metric with its latest preview graphics drivers. Named System Lag, this new metric measures the delay between the production of frames in a game and the subsequent rendering of the same frame by the graphics card. CapFrameX noted the new metric is available …
Read More »AMD Fluid Motion Frames also works for video
With the introduction of the RDNA architecture, AMD decided to take away support for one of the features within the Adrenalin software stack, including the frame generation technology for videos called Fluid Motion Video. This technology operates quite similarly to AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF), which had just been announced …
Read More »Lies of P DLC accidentally confirmed via Neowiz job opening
The soulslike Lies of P was a surprise hit this year, with both critics and gamers hailing it as a strong new entry to the genre in terms of gameplay, story, and atmosphere. If the base game wasn't enough for you then we have some good news, as it looks …
Read More »Rumours suggest Intel will refresh Arrow Lake in the second half of 2025
Intel's public roadmap takes us up to Lunar Lake but after that, the company's plans are still a mystery. According to a new report, Intel's plans are now taking shape, pointing towards an Arrow Lake refresh, as well as the introduction of new Panther Lake and Nova Lake architectures. In …
Read More »Alphacool’s new Apex Stealth fans have metal frames in Chrome, Black, White and Gold
Alphacool has announced its new Apex Stealth fan. While most PC case fans ship with plastic shrouds, Alphacool has gone a step further with the Apex Stealth, offering a metal frame, along with a good assortment of colour options. Unlike most fans on the market, the fan blades, motor, and …
Read More »Intel “Meteor Lake” Core Ultra 9 CPUs might be pushed to 2024
The first Intel Core Ultra processors are on the way, with Intel planning to make the first SKUs available in mid-December. While we assumed that the high-end Core Ultra 9 chips would be made available at this time, new reports suggest that Intel's top-end Meteor Lake processors may not arrive until 2024.
Read More »AMD brings Fluid Motion Frames support to Radeon RX 6000 GPUs
AMD has recently launched Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF), with the technology debuting with support for RX 7000 series graphics cards. Now, the company is expanding AFMF support to the Radeon RX 6000 series with the release of the Adrenalin Edition Preview Driver 23.30. This driver, which builds on the previous …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4080 Ti rumours point to early 2024 launch
As you may know, the performance gap between the RTX 4090 and the RTX 4080 is quite considerable. There's plenty of space to add at least a new GPU between the two, improving the whole RTX 40 series lineup. Although Nvidia has yet to announce such a GPU, recent reports …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7000G desktop APUs to use Zen 4 cores and RDNA3 iGPU
AMD launched its latest desktop APUs some time ago. As such, it should be nearly time for the red team to launch a new series. It seems that's indeed happening relatively soon, as the new AGESA 1080 firmware suggests. Support for the upcoming Phoenix Ryzen 7000G series for the AM5 …
Read More »Intel to finally release Arc A580 GPU while Nvidia plans to introduce slower RTX 3050
A new slide has surfaced unveiling Intel’s long-forgotten Arc A580 GPU, accompanied by two custom models. Note, however, that the recently leaked slide suggests that Intel did indeed make some slight adjustments to the specifications, although these changes are relatively minor. Moreover, Nvidia plans to launch a new and slower …
Read More »Enermax announces the LIQMAXFLO AIO with VRM cooling and new pumps
Enermax introduces the LIQMAXFLO series, its first AIO CPU cooler with a VRM fan. Featuring Enermax's new Dual-Chamber Xtreme pump and the latest silent fans the company has released, the new coolers aim to deliver cool and quiet performance. The LIQMAXFLO series has intelligent PWM on its VRM fans, radiator …
Read More »New Windows 11 update resets AMD Adrenalin GPU driver settings on system reboot
Windows 11 KB5030310 has received a lot of attention for providing a lot of new capabilities brought by ‘Moment 4'. This is one of the most significant upgrades in recent months, and it includes Windows Copilot, a new File Explorer, and other features. However, customers have experienced some issues with …
Read More »The latest AOC gaming monitor offers high refresh rate gaming for just $150
High refresh rate gaming used to be reserved for high-end PCs but nowadays, many of the most-played games can be ran at decent frame rates by a wide range of graphics cards. This week, the AOC Gaming 27G15 is launching, offering 1080p at 1080Hz for just $150. The 27G15's highlight …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 7900M and Threadripper Pro 7000 arriving October 19th
We may soon see AMD make some big announcements. As per the latest reports, the red team is planning to release its new Radeon RX 7900M flagship mobile GPU and the Threadripper Pro 7000 HEDT series in just two weeks, on October 19th. According to Wccftech, AMD is planning to …
Read More »EK’s new Torsion A60 PC case is built with liquid cooling in mind
EK has announced the release of the limited edition EK-Quantum Torsion A60 PC case. Designed specifically for liquid-cooled setups, it's made of CNC-milled aluminium and weighs around 22kg. Thanks to its custom-sleeved cable pathways and the integrated D5-powered distribution plate, the new EK-Quantum Torsion A60 chassis is the perfect starting …
Read More »SteelSeries unveils Alias and Alias Pro gaming mics with AI noise cancellation
SteelSeries is launching its own line of gaming microphones for enthusiasts looking to have the best audio for comms or for streamers looking to upgrade their broadcast. Utilising AI, SteelSeries is able to offer pretty impressive background noise cancellation too. With a 1″ capsule that is three times larger than …
Read More »Azza launches unique Sanctum 810 and Mesa 811 PC cases
The Sanctum 810 and Mesa 811 are the latest Unlimited Series cases from Azza. These one-of-a-kind cases offer a new take on the traditional chassis structure, with asymmetrical designs, large metal frames, various vents, and big glass panels. The metal frame and large glass enclosure of the Sanctum 810, combined …
Read More »InWin unveils fully modular ModFree PC chassis
InWin has unveiled the ModFree PC chassis, the first fully modular series of PC cases. Fully replaceable and extendable, the ModFree PC chassis series allows PC enthusiasts to adjust the design, layout, and structure to match the hardware inside and cooling preferences. InWin provides a Base Edition setup that includes …
Read More »Cooler Master details five new gaming monitors
Cooler Master is still relatively new to the gaming monitor market, but it already has a few decent offerings. Cooler Master is looking to expand in this area soon with the introduction of five new gaming monitors to fit different needs and budgets. First, we have the Cooler Master GM34-CWQ2, …
Read More »Google launches Chromebook Plus for faster and more feature-rich laptops
Chromebooks debuted over ten years ago with the objective of offering simple PCs with dependable performance and security. Now, Google is building upon that foundation with the release of Chromebook Plus, a new category of Chromebooks designed to deliver more performance and various AI capabilities. Google has developed Chromebook Plus, a …
Read More »Adata XPG unveils the Battlecruiser II E-ATX PC case
The XPG Battlecruiser returns this year. This month, Adata is launching the XPG Battlecruister II, a new E-ATX chassis with new improvements based on customer feedback. There is also a new version of the XPG Prime Box on the way to help simplify your RGB lighting and thermal monitoring. The …
Read More »Nvidia GTC 2024 scheduled for March 18th
Next year's Graphics Technology Conference (GTC) will be held in the San Jose Convention Center, California. Nvidia's annual flagship GTC conference is scheduled for March 18th, 2024. While registrations have yet to open and information regarding Jensen Huang's keynote remains unknown, we now have a date to write on our …
Read More »AMD rolls out FSR 3 and Fluid Motion Frames to compete with DLSS 3
AMD's FSR 3 upscaling technology has officially arrived. Late last week, two games were updated to showcase the feature - Forspoken and Immortals of Aveum. Both titles now have FSR 3, allowing users to jump back in and put it to the test. A key component of the FSR 3 launch is the introduction of Fluid Motion Frames, AMD's answer to Nvidia's Frame Generation tech, found in DLSS 3 supported titles.
Read More »MSI announces Vigor GK50 Elite TKL mechanical keyboard
MSI is expanding its peripheral portfolio with the new Vigor GK50 Elite TKL gaming keyboard. This keyboard is packed with many useful features, like on-board memory profiles, Kailh mechanical switches, adjustable feet, and additional keycaps. The Vigor GK50 Elite TKL has three mechanical key switch options: Kailh Blue, Kailh Red, …
Read More »Phanteks launches T30-inspired D30-140 fans with D-RGB lighting
Phanteks is expanding the D30 fan lineup with a range of D30–140 fans. These new 140mm fans with D-RGB lighting are based on the well-known T30 fans, which have been widely praised for their performance in different applications. Phanteks has devised bridge connections and screw cover plates that allow several …
Read More »be quiet! introduces Pure Loop 2 AIO CPU coolers
be quiet! has added the Pure Loop 2 series to its line of AIO water cooling systems. Pure Loop 2 comes as an update to the original Pure Loop series, including significant enhancements such as a PWM-adjustable pump with ARGB LEDs and the new Pure Wings 3 PWM fans. The …
Read More »Beyerdynamic launches its first wireless gaming headset
Beyerdynamic is extending its MMX gaming product line with its first wireless gaming headset, the MMX 200. Targeting PC and console players, the Beyerdynamic MMX 200 wireless connects via Blueooth 5.3 or low latency 2.4GHs to ensure you aren't behind on the action. Beyerdynamic acousticians created the 40mm drivers for …
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