In a surprising turn of events, Nvidia has announced a last-minute delay for the Founders Edition of its GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card. While the RTX 5070 is still scheduled to launch today, the Founders Edition model will not be available until later this month. This news, initially reported by …
Read More »LM Tek is taking over EK operations with the aim of improving services and customer experience
EK has announced a change in its webshop management. As of yesterday, March 3rd, 2025, LM Tek has taken over the operation of the EK webshop. This transition aims to enhance customer service, streamline operations, and ensure the continued delivery of the high-quality liquid cooling solutions that EK is known …
Read More »Nvidia and Broadcom are reportedly testing Intel’s 18A process node
Intel's 18A manufacturing process is gaining traction, with industry giants Nvidia and Broadcom reportedly testing chips using this process node. This news comes as a welcome boost for Intel, which is striving to regain its footing in the competitive semiconductor landscape. Sources close to the matter have revealed to Reuters …
Read More »Rockstar acquires L.A. Noire studio and renames it Rockstar Australia
Rockstar Games has expanded its global development network by acquiring Video Games Deluxe, a Sydney-based studio known for contributing to the L.A. Noire franchise and, more recently, its work on Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. The studio, founded in 2013 by Brendan McNamara, the original creator …
Read More »Defective Nvidia RTX 5080 cards are up to 10% slower due to missing ROPs
Nvidia's handling of the recent RTX 50 series ROP issue hasn't been the best. After issuing a relatively low-key disclosure about a production error affecting a small number of GPUs, the company has seemingly left it up to consumers to identify and resolve the problem. While Nvidia claims the performance impact is limited to around 4%, independent testing has revealed a more significant performance deficit in specific scenarios.
Read More »Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 comes to US and EU in August
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is set to arrive in North America and Europe on August 5th, 2025, and Sega has unveiled a brand-new story trailer to whet fans' appetites. Pre-orders are now open, with those opting for the Digital Deluxe Edition gaining access to the game five days …
Read More »Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 will reportedly feature up to 18 CPU cores
Qualcomm is making a bold move in the PC processor market with its upcoming high-end CPU for Windows PCs. Rumoured to boast a significant increase in core count compared to its flagship predecessor, the next generation flagship processor is expected to feature 18 CPU cores. Import-export documents to which Winfuture …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 9060 GPUs could release as soon as Q2 2025
AMD just launched its RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards this week, but it turns out AMD has more up its sleeve. During a press conference in China, AMD reportedly hinted at the upcoming RX 9060 series GPUs, which have not yet been publicly announced. It is now …
Read More »Pokémon TCG Pocket surpasses 100 million downloads
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is experiencing a surge in popularity, with the mobile adaptation Pokémon TCG Pocket recently surpassing a staggering 100 million downloads. This news comes alongside exciting announcements from the latest Pokémon Presents event, revealing new content and features for both the physical and digital card games. …
Read More »Metroid Dread studio’s new game ‘Blades of Fire’ is coming out in May
MercurySteam, the acclaimed studio behind Metroid Dread and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, announced its new project, Blades of Fire. The studio is partnering with 505 Games to bring this action-adventure fantasy game to life. The game thrusts players into the role of Aran de Lira on a quest to defeat …
Read More »Asus sets six new overclocking records with its ROG Astral RTX 5090 graphics card
The Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 has proven its overclocking prowess, shattering six performance records, including four world records and two first-place positions in the single-GPU category. Safedisk, Asus's in-house extreme overclocker from South Korea, was the author of these new records. Utilizing a variety of test setups, including systems …
Read More »Razer partners up with Mojang for Minecraft-themed gaming peripheral collection
Razer has joined forces with Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, to deliver a unique collection of gaming peripherals that seamlessly blend Razer's design with the franchise's iconic blocky aesthetic. This collaboration is aimed at Minecraft enthusiasts and gamers seeking to enhance their experience with high-performance peripherals that exude Minecraft …
Read More »MSI launches three new high-capacity ATX 3.1 PSUs
MSI has released a trio of next-generation power supply units designed to power demanding gaming rigs and workstations: the MEG Ai1600T PCIE5, MPG A1250GS PCIE5, and MPG A1000GS PCIE5. These PSUs boast cutting-edge features and robust certifications to ensure exceptional efficiency, stability, and compatibility with the latest hardware. All three …
Read More »8bitdo unveils the Ultimate 2 wireless controller with TMR joysticks
8BitDo is expanding its controller lineup with an interesting product, the Ultimate 2 Wireless. This new gamepad introduces cutting-edge “TMR” (tunneling magnetoresistance) technology for its thumbsticks, promising precision and responsiveness that surpasses even the most advanced Hall effect sensors. Hall effect sensors have become increasingly popular in recent years due …
Read More »Biwin launches the world’s first dual EXPO profile DDR5 memory
Biwin has partnered with OC Lab to launch the new OC Lab Gold Edition DW100 RGB DDR5 memory kits, the world's first dual EXPO profile DDR5 memory sticks. Whether you choose the EXPO DDR5-8000 CL34/36 profile or the DDR5-6400 CL28 profile, changing between the two is as simple as flipping a switch.
Read More »Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti expected to launch in late March in 8GB and 16GB variants
Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti could launch with two memory configurations like its predecessor. Recent reports suggest that Nvidia will launch the GPU with 16 GB and 8 GB, each with different memory configurations and potentially even different power connectors. According to Wccftech, the 16 GB variant, identified as …
Read More »be quiet! launches Pure Rock 3 CPU cooler
be quiet! is breathing new life into its popular Pure Rock CPU cooler series with the launch of five new models: Pure Rock 3 Black, Pure Rock 3 LX, Pure Rock Pro 3 Silver, Pure Rock Pro 3 Black, and Pure Rock Pro 3 LX. This refresh introduces exciting new …
Read More »Samsung’s new 9100 Pro PCIe 5.0 SSD boasts a whopping 8TB of storage
Samsung has recently announced its new consumer flagship 9100 Pro series SSDs, designed to deliver next-generation performance for demanding users. These PCIe 5.0 drives boast blistering speeds and improved power efficiency, making them ideal for everything from gaming and content creation to AI applications.
Read More »be quiet! expands Pure Base 501 case lineup with LX and DX variants
be quiet! is expanding its popular Pure Base 501 case lineup with two new models: the Pure Base 501 LX and Pure Base 501 DX. These additions cater to users seeking stylish aesthetics and enhanced cooling capabilities while retaining the core features that made the original Pure Base 501 a favourite among PC builders.
Read More »Lost Soul Aside PC system requirements announced
Sony and Ultizero Games have lifted the curtain on the PC requirements for their upcoming action RPG, Lost Soul Aside, revealing both standard and ray-tracing specifications. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the game promises stunning visuals and high-octane action, but you'll need a capable machine to experience it at its …
Read More »AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 is reportedly in development
AMD's Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) technology is evolving. According to a new report, AMD is working on AFMF 2.1, and its release could be right around the corner. AFMF is a driver-level frame generation solution that boosts gaming performance by inserting interpolated frames between rendered frames. Unlike DLSS and FSR …
Read More »First Nvidia RTX 5070 benchmark puts it on par with RTX 4070 Super
While Geekbench results aren't always the most reliable indicator of real-world gaming performance, they can still be interesting to check out. The latest ones to be found were of Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5070, showing it performing on par with the RTX 4070 Super in the Vulkan and OpenCL tests. The …
Read More »Intel 18A process node detailed
Intel has launched a dedicated webpage showcasing its Intel 18A (1.8nm-class) fabrication process. While launching a website solely for a manufacturing process might seem unusual, especially since it primarily reiterates previously announced milestones, it's a strategic move for a company facing intense scrutiny from many sources, including investors, industry observers, …
Read More »Neverwinter Nights gets a new expansion 23 years after release
Over two decades after its initial release, Neverwinter Nights has received a new expansion named Doom of Icewind Dale. This unexpected addition breathes new life into the classic BioWare title, offering fans a chance to revisit the world of Neverwinter. Initially launched in 2002, Neverwinter Nights garnered critical acclaim and …
Read More »First Nvidia RTX 5080 card with missing ROPs found
The plot thickens regarding the GeForce RTX 50 series ROP issue. While Nvidia initially confirmed that a limited number of RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti GPUs were affected by a production defect resulting in fewer active ROPs (Render Output Units), new evidence suggests the problem might be more widespread. …
Read More »G.Skill will soon launch new R-DIMM memory with 16-layer PCB and voltage protection
G.Skill is raising the bar for server and workstation performance with its latest release: an enhanced version of DDR5 R-DIMM memory sticks. Built to the recently announced JEDEC specifications, these new memory sticks will feature a 16-layer PCB for improved signal integrity and incorporate robust voltage protection for enhanced reliability and stability.
Read More »Nvidia admits that a small batch of RTX 5090(D) and RTX 5070 Ti were shipped with fewer ROPs
In recent weeks, a few RTX 50 graphics card buyers have encountered some issues. This time, we aren't talking about burning connectors, but a different kind of fault. It turns out, a small number of RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti graphics cards were shipped with GPUs featuring fewer ROPs than advertised on the official spec sheet.
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 9070 details leak ahead of full reveal
We were expecting to learn all about AMD's upcoming RX 9070 GPUs at CES in January but a last minute change of plans has led to weeks of speculation. Now, just ahead of the planned late-February reveal, details about these GPUs, the reference designs and more have surfaces. Hardware leaker …
Read More »Philips launches eco-friendly 34B2U3600C ultrawide monitor
Philips is strongly committed to sustainability with the launch of its latest business monitor, the Philips 34B2U3600C. This 34-inch curved VA display is the company's first to be TCO Certified, generation 10, a globally recognised sustainability certification for IT products. This certification underscores Philips' focus on minimising environmental impact throughout …
Read More »Cougar goes all-in on airflow with ‘Airface Eco’ RGB case
Cougar is championing eco-conscious design with its latest PC case, the Airface Eco RGB. This mid-tower case prioritises sustainability without compromising cooling performance, offering a compelling solution for environmentally conscious builders. At the heart of the Airface Eco RGB lies a ventilation system designed to maximise cooling efficiency while minimising …
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