Fnatic and Lamzu have collaborated to develop the new Thorn 4K special edition wireless gaming mouse. Coloured in Fnatic's orange, the new Thorn 4K special edition has the same high-end specs as Lamzu's standard model. As such, you can expect a lightweight mouse with a Pixart 3395 sensor and optical …
Read More »Intel Xe2 “Gen20” GPU spotted on open-source Mesa graphics drivers
After first including the Xe2 architecture reference in Intel GPU drivers, Intel developers have now begun work on Mesa support. The Xe2 architecture, also known as Battlemage, is the architecture that will be used in the next generation of Intel desktop and mobile GPUs and supposedly on the iGPU of the future Lunar Lake client CPUs.
Read More »Acer launches trio of high refresh rate gaming monitors
Following on from Acer's new 540Hz gaming monitor, the company has revealed a trio of additional monitors. The new trio offers up to 32-inch display size, up to 4K resolution and up to 250Hz refresh rates. The Acer Nitro XF253Q Zbmpiirx has a 25-inch VA display with a refresh rate …
Read More »Acer reveals its first 540Hz gaming monitor
The Acer Nitro XV242F will be the company's very first 500+ Hz monitor, offering a maximum refresh rate of 540Hz for incredibly smooth gameplay. The monitor shares many of the same specs as the Asus ROG Swift Pro PG248QP, which was announced earlier this summer. The Acer Nitro XV242F has …
Read More »HWiNFO 7.63 beta update features Intel’s PresentMon monitoring tool
The most recent beta of HWiNFO64 includes PresentMon, Intel's open-source monitoring tool for measuring everything from framerates, frametimes and other important data required for analysing system performance. Last month, Intel introduced a new version of PresentMon, including various improvements. Those include better data collection tools for framerates, frametime, and the …
Read More »MSI introduces new CoreLiquid RGB AIO coolers
MSI is expanding its CPU cooler lineup with a new range of AIOs, the MAG Coreliquid E Series. These new coolers will be available in black and white, with radiators up to 360mm and of course, plenty of RGB lighting to brighten up your system. The MSI Coreliquid E Series …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT could come with up to 12GB of VRAM
AMD has finished adding ASICs (GPUs) to the Radeon RX 7000 series, but there is still room for more SKUs. With a big gap between the Radeon RX 7700 XT and the RX 7600, there's definitely space for a Radeon RX 7600 XT. Although nothing is official, at least one …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 update will increase 8-core CPU usage up to 90%
The highly anticipated 2.0 patch for Cyberpunk 2077, as well as the upcoming Phantom Liberty expansion, are nearing release. As the game's creators put the final touches on it, some have gone to social media to provide additional insights, notably about CPU support improvements. Filip Pierciski, a CD Projekt Red …
Read More »Patriot updates Viper Xtreme 5 DDR5 memory with higher speeds and non-binary modules
Patriot Memory has announced a lineup expansion for its Viper Xtreme 5 DDR5 memory series, bringing to market new variants of its memory kits with and without RGB lighting, with speeds up to 8200MHz as well as new capacity options. The Viper Xtreme 5 memory series was first introduced earlier …
Read More »Intel 14th Gen Core K-series CPUs will reportedly launch on October 17th
Intel is expected to begin talking about its 14th Gen Core desktop processors later this month. Typically, we see new unlocked K-series chips each year around October time and according to new reports, that trend will continue with plans to launch the first 14th Gen Core desktop processors on October …
Read More »Microsoft is introducing a background removal tool to Paint
Microsoft is working on adding the ability to remove backgrounds from images with a single click to its venerable Paint software. The latest Windows Insider builds already have the updated version of Paint, giving users a chance to try the feature before its official release. The new “Remove Background” option …
Read More »Cooler Master launches Street Fighter VI-themed hardware
Cooler Master has recently announced a historic collaboration with Capcom to produce an exclusive collection of Street Fighter 6-themed components and peripherals to commemorate the release of the latest entry in the fighting game series. Cooler Master has crafted a selection of peripherals integrating the iconic character colours of Ryu, …
Read More »AMD Phoenix 2 chip details leak
When it comes to AMD's Phoenix 2 chip, the manufacturer has kept a low profile. Without the help of reports, photos, and enthusiasts looking for specifics on the chip, it almost seemed like AMD had never launched it. However, slowly but steadily, we're learning more and more about it, and …
Read More »FSP is updating its 2023 PSU lineup to include 12V-2×6 power connectors
It was reported a few months ago that PCI-SIG was working on a brand-new ATX 3.0 connection to replace the 12VHPWR plug. This new connection, known as the 12V-2×6, improved on the current 12VHPWR 16-pin connector by making it safer and simpler to use. FSP has now stated that it …
Read More »Paradox’s Star Trek game is coming to PC and Mac on October 12th
Paradox Interactive and Nimble Giant Entertainment have recently announced that Star Trek: Infinite will be released on Mac and PC on October 12th. Players may now pre-order the game's standard or digital deluxe editions, with the latter including bonuses like skins, ships, and a unique voiceover. Nimble Giant Entertainment will …
Read More »The Crew Motorfest PC system requirements revealed
Ubisoft has announced the final PC system requirements for The Crew Motorfest. According to the requirements, the game will be relatively easy to run, although the minimum requirements do target 1080p at 30FPS with low graphics settings. Ubisoft has disclosed the resolution, settings, and framerates that these PC requirements are …
Read More »LG launches League Edition 27GR95QL OLED gaming monitor
LG launched a limited-edition UltraGear OLED gaming monitor for LoL fans. The monitor boasts a unique League of Legends theme applied to its exterior and on-screen menus, built with crucial input from League of Legends players. In addition to a brilliant 27-inch OLED display with a fast 240Hz refresh rate, …
Read More »Bethesda representative says Intel Arc A770 GPU does not meet Starfield system requirements
Starfield is one of the biggest game launches of this year, and Intel knows it. That's why the company is focusing on launching graphics drivers to enhance the gaming experience for Arc GPU users. Intel has already released a driver that fixes some issues and recently launched another beta driver …
Read More »Leak points to 25 upcoming 14th Gen desktop CPUs from Intel
If recent reports are to be believed, Intel's 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs should be available in October. Intel hasn't yet officially announced these new CPUs, but a new leak has detailed a full range of SKUs, including a few surprises. You should have a solid notion of the …
Read More »Apple is reportedly developing a cheaper MacBook to rival Chromebook
If you were looking for a cheaper MacBook, then you might be in for a treat. A recent report claims Apple is developing a “low-cost” MacBook planned to release next year, competing with Google's Chromebooks and other entry-level laptops. The M1 MacBook Air from 2020 is Apple's current cheapest MacBook …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra “Meteor Lake” lineup to include at least four SKUs
Following the spotting of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU on Geekbench, further entries for other Meteor Lake CPUs have emerged. Furthermore, insiders have come forward to fill the knowledge void, providing some of the core specs of the Meteor Lake mobile series. The processor in the entry that …
Read More »Thermaltake introduces Matcha-themed Ceres 300 case and Argent E700 gaming chair
After introducing the Tower 200 Matcha Green mini chassis and receiving excellent feedback, Thermaltake aims to release more Matcha Green variants of its products. The new products to receive a Matcha Green variant are the Ceres 300 TG ARGB mid-tower chassis and the Argent E700 gaming chair. These are now …
Read More »Latest AMD Software Adrenalin driver introduces Anti-Lag+, Boost, and HYPR-RX
The latest version of AMD's Adrenalin software has been made available. Besides introducing support for Radeon RX 7700 and RX 7800 series graphics cards, the 23.9.1 version of the graphics driver brings new features, including AMD Radeon Anti-Lag, Radeon Boost, and AMD HYPR-RX. Initially, Anti-Lag+ will only support 12 games, …
Read More »Thermaltake introduces its first gaming monitors
Thermaltake is about to make its debut in the gaming monitor market with two models. The lineup includes two high-refresh rate models with QHD resolutions: the 27-inch TGM-I27FQ monitor and the 32-inch TGM-V32C curved monitor. The TGM-I27FQ is a 27-inch gaming monitor with a Fast IPS screen capable of a …
Read More »Intel Core i9-14900K Geekbench results leak
Following the CPU-Z benchmark results of the upcoming Intel Core i9-14900K, a leaker has now found three Geekbench entries featuring the 14th Gen Core flagship CPU. The Core i9-14900K has 8x P-Cores and 16x E-Cores, with the former capable of reaching a 6.0 GHz clock speed, as seen on the …
Read More »GPU benchmarks return to Cinebench
Maxon has launched a new version of Cinebench. Cinebench 2024 is the latest version of the famous benchmarking software, embracing cutting-edge technology to provide artists, designers, and creators with a more accurate and relevant representation of their hardware's capabilities. By embracing the capabilities of Redshift, Cinema 4D's default rendering engine, …
Read More »EA Sports WRC reveal trailer confirms November release date
EA Sports has officially revealed the new WRC game. Developed by Codemasters using Unreal Engine, EA Sports WRC is the upcoming official FIA World Rally Championship game coming to current-gen consoles and PC. EA Sports WRC combines Unreal Engine's capabilities with the DiRT Rally series's physics to produce more realistic …
Read More »First Threadripper 7000 motherboard spotted in new listing
While we still don't know when AMD will launch the next generation of Threadripper HEDT CPUs, it seems motherboard vendors are already preparing for their launch. Previous rumours suggested that the Threadripper 7000 series would be delayed, but the latest evidence suggests that might not be the case. The EEC …
Read More »The 1TB Carbon Black Xbox Series S is now available
Following an announcement at the Xbox Games Showcase earlier this summer, Microsoft has now officially launched the new Carbon Black Xbox Series S. The new version ships with 1TB of storage instead of 512GB, giving users more space for games on the digital-only console. The black shell of the Xbox …
Read More »Intel releases GPU driver hotfix to improve stability on Starfield
Intel just released a new Arc graphics driver to improve the Starfield gameplay experience when running it with an Intel Arc GPU. The updated driver improves Starfield load times as well as certain instability and texture issues but acknowledges that more work still needs to be done. Starfield might be …
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