Asus ROG announced a partnership with Opera for the Opera GX ROG Edition. With GX Mods, Opera GX provides nearly limitless customisation, connection with services such as Discord and Twitch, CPU, RAM, and network limiters. However, this new version is a little more special, featuring Aura Sync integration, unique backgrounds, …
Read More »Lenovo Legion 9i will pack the world’s thinnest water-cooler ever used in a laptop
The Legion 9i is an upcoming gaming laptop with high-end components, featuring an Intel Core i9-13980HX CPU and a GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU. This much power can be hard to cool in a laptop, regardless of its size, but Lenovo engineers were up to the challenge. Instead of going …
Read More »Samsung updates its gaming monitor lineup with new Odyssey Ark and the Odyssey Neo G9 57″
Alongside Gamescom this week, Samsung has introduced two new entries to its gaming monitor lineup: the Odyssey Neo G9 57″ (G95NC) and the Odyssey Ark 55″ (G97NC). The Odyssey Neo G9 57″ is meant to provide a breakthrough visual experience for gamers with its massive screen. Featuring the world's first …
Read More »New Denuvo products make PC game modding and Nintendo Switch emulation harder
Irdeto, the company behind Denuvo, has introduced a set of anti-piracy tools for both the PC (Unreal Engine) and the Nintendo Switch. Although beneficial for developers, gamers may not see the inclusion of these tools as a good thing, as they'll deem PC game modding and Switch emulation impossible. The …
Read More »Asus ROG announces two new OLED gaming monitors at Gamescom 2023
Asus has introduced a pair of new high-end gaming monitors at Gamescom 2023. The first was the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM, a 4K gaming monitor with a QD-OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate. As for the second one, it was the PG34WCDM, featuring an ultrawide 34-inch OLED panel …
Read More »HyperX launches the Cloud III Wireless headset at Gamescom 2023
HyperX has finally announced the release of the Cloud III Wireless gaming headset. Following the launch of the wired version of the Cloud III, the wireless variant comes packed with a 120-hour battery, 53mm angled drivers, and a lifetime activation for DTS Headphone:X. The Cloud III Wireless allows you to …
Read More »Philips showcases impressive 49-inch ultrawide QD-OLED gaming monitor
Philips is expanding its gaming monitor portfolio with a new high-end model featuring a 49-inch QD-OLED panel. However, performance isn't all this monitor has to offer. Featuring Evnia's iconic design, the Philips 49M2C8900 has been awarded an iF Design Award and a Red Dot Design Award. The Philips Evnia 49M2C8900, …
Read More »Intel LGA-1851 socket to last until 2026
The Intel LGA-1851 socket is expected to debut on the market with the Arrow Lake-S platform. However, it won't be a one-time use, as recent reports claim it should last for two years. The new platform may also drop DDR4 support entirely, moving users entirely over to DDR5 memory. The …
Read More »16-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX with 5.3GHz boost clock speed spotted
A leaker has recently found a curious entry on the Geekbench benchmark database. The system was an unreleased Lenovo workstation powered by an AMD engineering sample. Even if it isn't clearly identified, it was quickly brought to attention that, according to the ID, it should be an AMD Ryzen HEDT …
Read More »New Nvidia GPU BIOS flashing tool allows users to bypass signature checks
Nvidia ended video BIOS modification over a decade ago when it added BIOS signature checks. Using an on-die security processor named Falcon, the company stopped users from changing the BIOS their card ships with. The GeForce 900 series was the first to feature the security chip, which has been kept …
Read More »Intel Arc A380 gets 150MHz boost with latest drivers
Owners of Intel Arc A380 GPUs should have a pleasant surprise if they update their GPU drivers. These new drivers not only improve DirectX 11 gaming performance but also offer a firmware upgrade for some GPUs. The BIOS update focuses on increasing stability, fan behaviour, bug fixes, and compatibility with …
Read More »Razer shrinks the BlackWidow V4 to 75% form factor
Razer has a new BlackWidow gaming keyboard launching this month. The new BlackWidow V4 75% shrinks the form factor down to save on deskspace without sacrificing functionality. The new board also ships with new and improved tactile mechanical switches, and the sockets are hot swappable, so you can update your …
Read More »Nacon introduces the RIG 600 Pro HS and HX gaming headsets
Nacon has announced its first dual wireless gaming headset, the RIG 600 Pro. Available in two variants, the HS for PlayStation and the HX for Xbox, it is built featuring dual wireless technology (low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth), multiplatform compatibility, and characteristic RIG acoustics and comfort. Use the USB-C …
Read More »Starfield preload data suggests it won’t support DLSS/XeSS at launch
Starfield, set to be released on September 6th, is just a few days away from being available to the general public. Preload has already started, and enthusiastic users are already taking advantage by combing through the game files, trying to find all the details they can ahead of launch...
Read More »Intel will bundle Nightingale and Assassin’s Creed Mirage with 12/13th Gen Core CPUs and Arc GPUs
As part of Intel Gamer Days, the company has announced its latest hardware/game bundle. Soon, those picking up an Intel 12th or 13th Gen Core series processor, or an Intel Arc GPU, will be able to claim two free games, including Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed Mirage. The timing of this …
Read More »Intel claims huge DX9/11 improvements and introduces PresentMon Beta tool
Intel Arc graphics cards have come a long way since their release. Besides reducing the prices, Intel Arc GPUs have also received numerous performance improvements when using graphic APIs such as DirectX 9 and 11. XeSS has also grown considerably, now supporting over 70 games. Despite all that has been …
Read More »Lenovo’s handheld machine has Joy-Con-style controllers
The portable gaming console market is getting more competitive, with new competitors appearing on an almost weekly basis. The release of the Steam Deck last year considerably increased the appeal of these devices, showing that there's still much to innovate in the portable gaming market. This revolution, however, would not …
Read More »Palit launches RTX 4070 Ti GamingPro White OC for company’s 35th anniversary
To commemorate its 35th anniversary, Palit has released an all-white GamingPro GeForce RTX 4070 Ti graphics card. The card is referred to as a “limited edition”, suggesting the company may produce only a certain number of units. The GamingPro GeForce RTX 4070 Ti White OC stands out from prior GamingPro …
Read More »XPG launches new ATX 3.0-compliant Core Reactor II Gold PSUs
XPG has recently introduced the XPG Core Reactor II series of 80 Plus Gold modular PSUs. Built on the foundations of the original Core Reactor PSUs, the new series aims to maintain the same build quality and compact form factor that distinguished its predecessors delivering stable, efficient, and consistent power …
Read More »Zotac updates Zbox E-series lineup alongside new C-series mini PCs
Zotac has announced its newest ZBox E- and C-series mini PCs. These newly-revealed systems come in a variety of sizes and configurations, making them suitable for a broad range of applications, from office and creative work to livestreaming and gaming. The ZBox E Series has always been Zotac's most interesting …
Read More »Starfield preload dates announced
Starfield has passed a significant pre-launch milestone, with confirmation that the game has finally gone gold. That means its runway is now more-or-less clear for the official launch on September 6th, with preload announced too. The preload dates were also revealed on Wednesday, although this varies depending on whether you're …
Read More »Xbox is bringing Firewatch and Gris to Game Pass
Xbox recently revealed the next wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next few weeks. Besides Sea of Stars and Texas Chain Saw Massacre, we're also getting two award-winning indie titles: Gris and Firewatch. After yesterday's release of Everspace on Xbox Game Pass, Firewatch will be the next …
Read More »Thermaltake introduces Smart BM3 Bronze PSU series, up to 850W
Thermaltake has introduced a new Smart BM3 Bronze series, a line of compact PSUs with 550W, 650W, 750W, and 850W models. The Smart BM3 Bronze is ATX 3.0 compliant, supports PCIe Gen 5.0 12+4-pin, and has an abundance of 8-pin connections to provide plenty of options. Thermaltake also claims ‘the …
Read More »Corsair launches new Hydro X gear with support for iCUE Link
Corsair has unveiled the latest evolution of its Hydro X Series custom cooling products. Integrated within the iCUE Link smart component ecosystem, these new Hydro X elite series components allow you to easily build a custom water loop thanks to digital communication with each device, reversible connectors, and built-in microcontrollers …
Read More »Netflix Cloud Gaming Beta app is now available on more devices
Since the addition of mobile games to Netflix in 2021, the company's aim has been to provide games for everyone on any device – including televisions and desktops. Up until now, Netflix Games was only accessible on mobile platforms, but the range of supported devices will soon grow considerably as …
Read More »DLSS 3 support is coming to The First Descendant and NFS Unbound
Nvidia is continuing to increase the portfolio of DLSS-supported games. This week, we have five new titles announced that will support the frame rate boosting tech, two of which are set to receive support for DLSS 3 while the remaining three games are primed with DLSS 2. The First Descendant, …
Read More »UL releases new Solar Bar cross-platform ray tracing benchmark
UL has recently announced 3DMark Solar Bay, a new benchmark designed to assess ray-traced graphics performance across Windows PCs and high-end Android devices. This new benchmark comes as a complimentary update to the 3DMark (standard and Professional editions) and 3DMark Android App. Developed using the Vulkan 1.1 API, Solar Bay …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 50-series lineup will reportedly feature “GB20X” GPUs
Slowly but steadily, the curtains hanging over Nvidia's RTX 50-series are starting to lift. Recently, reports have come to light claiming that the upcoming GPU lineup will follow a “GB20x” naming structure, featuring five GPUs ranging from GB202 to GB207, but skipping GB204. This chain of findings started when user …
Read More »Intel Arrow Lake-S CPUs to pack 50% more L2 P-Core cache
Intel is planning to debut the new Arrow Lake-S architecture next year. Expected to bring considerable improvements over Raptor Lake, Arrow Lake will feature new P- and E-cores known as Lion Cove and Skymont, respectively. Notably, the former is expected to have a significantly bigger L2 cache, hopefully bringing with …
Read More »Early tests suggest Intel’s i7-14700K is up to 21% faster than i7-13700K
A Chinese tech reviewer was able to get an early sample of Intel's upcoming Core i7-14700K. In a curious effort to prevent the video from being taken down, the uploader referred to the processor as a ‘Core i7-13700KS'…. which obviously doesn't exist. Unfortunately, that wasn't enough to prevent the video …
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