Even with the AM5-based chips out on the market, the AM4 platform is still receiving support and even the possibility of additional processors. AMD has made a commitment to long-term support for the platform and has recently launched three new SKUs within a short span of one month. The first …

EA has officially confirmed that UFC 5 is currently in development, with a full reveal scheduled for September.  While no specific platforms have been confirmed, we suspect that EA Sports UFC 5 will be released for PC and current-gen consoles. Like many other games, the next UFC game will probably …

Intel typically makes new desktop processors available in around October/November. That tradition will continue this year with the upcoming Intel 14th Gen Core processors, which are expected to become available in mid-October.  With the 14th Gen Core series, we are expecting to see a refresh of the Raptor Lake CPU …

Earlier this month we learned that AMD was the 'official PC partner' for Starfield. This means the game will support Radeon technologies like FSR and day-one optimisations for RX 7000 series GPUs. Now, the next step in this partnership has been revealed, with AMD bundling free copies of Starfield with its CPUs and GPUs. 

Recently leaked slides from Intel have unveiled the core count for the upcoming Meteor Lake mobile CPU lineup. While the company had previously confirmed the use of Raptor Lake Refresh for top-tier chips, it appears that the majority of the series will rely on the all-new Meteor Lake lineup. The …

Scythe has announced the release of the successor to the award-winning Fuma 2 CPU cooler. The Fuma 3 dual-tower CPU cooler builds upon the design of its predecessors with some optimisations, including a redesigned heatsink capable of dissipating more heat. Standing at 154mm tall, the Fuma 3 is a high-performance …

Microsoft has reintroduced its popular $1/£1 introductory offer for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions. This offer allows new subscribers to enjoy their first month of service at a greatly discounted price. However, it is important to note that this deal is not available for Game Pass …

Adata has introduced a new SSD to its lineup, the Legend 970. Taking advantage of PCIe 5.0 technology, it offers maximum sequential read and write speeds of 10,000MB/s. The Legend 970 sets itself apart with a double-layer aluminium alloy heatsink that incorporates a micro-fan and surface crystallisation. Together, these two …

Splave, an experienced overclocker, has achieved impressive results using the yet-to-be-released Asus RTX 4090 ROG Matrix GPU. For the first time, someone was able to overclock a graphics card above the 4GHz barrier. During the overclocking process, the Asus RTX 4090 ROG Matrix reached an impressive clock speed of 4,005 …

During the RTX 4060 Ti launch a few weeks ago, Nvidia also announced plans to launch a 16GB version of the graphics card. Now, it would seem we know exactly when to expect this high VRAM version, with launch tipped for the 18th of July. 

Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Deck13 Interactive announced the completion of development on their upcoming action role-playing title. Originally scheduled for a mid-May release, Atlas Fallen was delayed to allow for a few extra months of development time. This has allowed the team to implement gameplay and optimisation improvements and …

Recently, it was reported that PCI-SIG and Nvidia have been working for months on a revision to the 12VHPWR connector in an effort to avoid future issues with overheating connectors. The new 12V2x6 connector is apparently already in testing and it seems Nvidia may have quietly put it in place …

Antec has unveiled the AX61 Elite, a model from their budget-friendly AX series of gaming cases. The new AX61 Elite stands out with its striking front panel, RGB fans and low price point.  The Antec AX61 Elite case features a tempered glass side panel that showcases your internal components in …

Recently, new information has emerged regarding upcoming Gigabyte motherboards, as revealed by the regulatory office of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). Gigabyte appears to be working on updates for both the AMD X670/B650 and the Intel Z790 platform. Gigabyte had previously released a BIOS update for its Intel 600/700 motherboards …

It seems that AMD is preparing to launch a new 6-core processor. This new CPU is the Ryzen 5 7500F and is expected to be AMD's first desktop CPU to exclude integrated graphics support, deviating from the common feature set found in AM5 CPUs. Based on the PugetBench listings found …

Asus has been releasing curved ultrawide displays for years, offering low response times and high refresh rates. This week, Asus is adding the new VG34VQL3A to its TUF Gaming monitor line-up.  The TUF Gaming VG34VQL3A ships with a 34-inch VA panel, incorporating AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Adaptive Sync to …

Raijintek has recently unveiled the Zofos Ultra, an ATX full-tower case specifically designed for high-end gaming PC builds. With support for up to 14 3.5-inch HDDs and 15 120-mm fans, there is plenty of space for storage and high-end hardware and custom cooling gear. With dimensions measuring 598 mm x …

Nvidia and PCI-SIG have been collaborating on an updated power connector in response to the issues reported with the 16-pin (12VPHWR) version. The incidents of cable melting were attributed to improper connections between the power supply and GPU, resulting in overheating. Consequently, the focus of the revised version was to …

In a recent announcement, Acer revealed a new lineup of three curved gaming displays that feature VA panels with a 1500R curvature. These displays come with AMD FreeSync Premium and HDR10 support, as well as other features like “Visual Response Boost” to minimise image blur and an 11-level “black boost” …

AMD recently confirmed the existence of the Phoenix 2 APU, a smaller version of the original Phoenix silicon used in mobile systems, laptops, Mini-PCs, and handheld consoles. While it was widely known that AMD would introduce a smaller die based on the Zen 4 and RDNA 3 architectures, the exact …

Gameloft Barcelona has announced that Disney Speedstorm will officially release on September 28th. That means that from this date onward, the game will be free-to-play and will be available on multiple platforms, marking the completion of its Early Access period. Disney's kart-racing game was first released on April 18th as …

Asus has introduced an interesting concept for consumer graphics cards that aims to address the issue of unused PCIe lanes. Currently, entry-level and mid-range graphics cards use a full-sized 16-lane slot, despite only requiring 8 lanes. To make use of the remaining lanes, Asus has proposed integrating high-speed SSD storage …

Gigabyte just revealed the first trio of Gaming GS monitors. These will succeed the older G-series from 2020, featuring SuperSpeed VA panels capable of 170Hz and 180Hz refresh rates. The current lineup will range between 27 and 32 inches in size and include FHD and QHD models. The first model, …

Samsung announced its plans to launch the Samsung Game Portal, an online store focused on gaming. The initial rollout will begin in late June, starting with countries such as the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Brazil. The Game Portal aims to enhance convenience for gamers by offering a …

Razer is adding a new addition to its gaming mouse line-up. The new Cobra and Cobra Pro gaming mice both offer a symmetrical design with additional programmable buttons.  The Razer Cobra series includes two mice, a wired standard Cobra and a wireless Cobra Pro. The wireless model offers a good …

DayZ is one of just a handful of titles responsible for ushering in a wave of early access survival games on PC. The original game has been out of early access for a while now and thanks to documents revealed as part of the FTC VS Microsoft hearing over the …

Guild Wars 2 is getting a new expansion called Secrets of the Obscure. This expansion will introduce new maps in the skies above Tyria, where players will face off against invaders from the Mists and explore new combat options. Following the launch, major updates will be released every quarter, expanding …

A recent patch for the Linux kernel has introduced support for Meteor Lake-S in its pin controller. Currently, it is rumoured that Intel's upcoming desktop processors will be refreshed Raptor Lake chips, but the codename Meteor Lake-S suggests we may see desktop Meteor Lake processors after all.  The addition of …

During its launch week back in 2016, Final Fantasy 15 sold around five million copies. With Final Fantasy 16, Square Enix is enjoying similar launch day success, with 3 million copies being sold in the game's first three days on the market.  Square Enix has clarified that the three million …

Micron has confirmed that it will introduce its next-generation GDDR7 graphics memory on its 1X nm node early next year. During Micron's fiscal Q3 2023 earnings call, the company's CEO mentioned the upcoming GDDR7 memory but did not provide specific details regarding potential speeds. Currently, GDDR6 memory is shipping with …