EK's AIO portfolio is expanding this week with the new all-white EK-Nucleus AIO Lux D-RGB AIO CPU cooler, arriving in 240mm or 360mm form. Following the success of the EK-Nucleus AIO, the company launched the Dark version, aimed at those looking for a more optimized price-to-performance ratio. However, there's still …
Read More »AMD engineer confirms 3nm Zen 5 CPUs and 2nm for Zen 6
Some juicy details have recently surfaced about AMD's upcoming Zen architectures, straight from the LinkedIn profile of one of their engineers. This content has since been removed, but as expected from the Internet, someone was fast enough to take a screenshot. According to the engineer's profile (via Wccftech), he was …
Read More »VLC Media Player now supports Nvidia RTX Video Super Resolution
The famous open-source media player just got even better. Like Chromium-based browsers, VLC now supports Nvidia's RTX Video Super Resolution (VSR) technology for enhancing video playback. This AI-based upscaling technology powered by RTX hardware can be used with Chromium-based browsers like Chrome or Edge. That means you can enjoy higher-quality …
Read More »AMD introduces Radeon Pro W7900 and Pro W7800 workstation GPUs
AMD has just announced its latest workstation GPUs. The Navi 31-based W7900 and W7800 will represent the high-end segment of the Radeon Pro series, delivering a remarkable increase in performance compared to the previous generation. The W7900 is a powerhouse, packing 96 CUs and 48GB of GDDR6 ECC memory across …
Read More »Dual AMD Zen 5-based system shown scoring over 123K points in Cinebench R23
Although AMD's Zen 5 architecture is not expected to debut anytime soon, it seems the company is already hard at work developing Zen 5 EPYC processors. In a recent report, an alleged engineering sample of a dual AMD Zen 5 CPU system has been spotted running the Cinebench R23 nT …
Read More »Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy announced
The Trine series is getting a new entry into the franchise. Like all Trine games, Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is a 2.5D puzzle platformer developed by the Finnish developer Frozenbyte. Featuring Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief, and Pontius the Knight on a quest to save the kingdom from …
Read More »New Xbox update brings new search and power-saving features
The next Xbox OS update is beginning to roll out and this time around, it looks like Microsoft has new search features available to make finding games less of a chore, as well as additional power-saving features, an area that Microsoft has been sharply focused on in recent months. First …
Read More »Xbox Design Lab increases customisation options for Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers
It's nice to be able to personalise something to make it your own. Last October, Xbox Design Lab responded to fan requests by introducing the Xbox Elite Series 2 to its customisation options. Now, Xbox is taking it to the next level by announcing a new range of colours for …
Read More »Discord is finally increasing the standard file upload size limit
If you're an avid user of Discord, you've most likely found yourself trying to share a file with someone and couldn't because of the tiny 8MB size limit. That should now happen less often, as Discord has increased the upload file size limit from 8 MB to 25 MB. Discord …
Read More »Hot Wheels Unleashed has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide
Hot Wheels Unleashed is Milestone's most successful release. A year and a half since its introduction, the game sold over 2 million copies and was played by more than 8 million players worldwide. Based on the latest statistics shared by Milestone, the studio behind the game, Hot Wheels Unleashed has …
Read More »PowerColor unveils Spectral White Radeon RX 7900 XTX Hellhound
This week, PowerColor unveiled the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX Spectral White graphics card, the latest addition to the Hellhound line. As the name suggests, the new graphics card looks exactly like the original Radeon RX 7900 XTX Hellhound GPU, but this variant comes in an all-white colour scheme for …
Read More »QuakeCon returns in August
Following three years of digital-only events, QuakeCon 2023 will bring the popular BYOC format back to the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, from Thursday, August 10th, through Sunday, August 13th. The prominent fan gathering event returns with a revamped and enhanced BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) LAN party for …
Read More »Age of Empires II: Return of Rome expansion coming next month
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is just about to get a new expansion. The previously announced Return of Rome DLC will release next month and is expected to bring some of the civilizations of the first entry of the franchise to the new game. The Definitive Edition of Age …
Read More »Build your own PC case with InWin’s POC DIY Mini-ITX modular kit
Typically when buying a new PC case, it ships pre-assembled and ready for use. InWin's iBuildiShare series of cases goes in a different direction, with foldable parts so that you can put your PC case together yourself, using 0.8mm SECC steel sheets that you can shape to your liking. DIY …
Read More »EVGA introduces affordable 80-Plus Gold GE series power supplies
EVGA announced plans to delve deeper into other markets after dropping graphics card production from its business. Power Supplies are now a bigger area of focus for EVGA and the company is expanding its offering with the new GE series, offering 80Plus Gold efficiency at an affordable price tag. The …
Read More »TeamGroup introduces overclocked DDR5 memory kits with 24GB and 48GB modules
Following memory manufacturers like G.Skill and HyperX, TeamGroup is now announcing that it will also release 24GB and 48GB non-binary DDR5 overclocking memory modules. These modules will support XMP 3.0 and operate at speeds up to 8,000MHz. TeamGroup partnered with key motherboard manufacturers to perform compatibility testing of the modules, …
Read More »Ducky launches Ducky One 3 Aura keyboard with translucent keys
Ducky is celebrating the first anniversary of the One 3 mechanical keyboard series by releasing the new Aura models. Featuring the same “Quack Mechanics” design as the original, the new One 3 Aura keyboards also have unique features, such as new switch variants and translucent keys. The Ducky One 3's …
Read More »PC Gaming Show is coming back on June 11th despite E3 cancellation
With E3 2023 cancelled, the future of this year's PC Gaming Show became uncertain. This week, the organisers behind the show officially announced their plans, bringing the PC Gaming Show back as a standalone stream in June. As stated by PC Gamer, the 2023 edition of the PC Gaming Show …
Read More »Nvidia GTX 1650 graphics cards to start shipping with TU106 GPUs
Nvidia GTX 1650 graphics cards are known for using TU117 GPUs, but that might change soon. With the stock of these chips diminishing and Nvidia reportedly planning to replace them, GTX 1650 cards will supposedly start using higher-end Turing GPUs. The report is from the BoardChannels forums (via VideoCardz), where …
Read More »MSI-exclusive Enhanced Mode Boost can increase AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D performance by up to 12%
AMD recently launched the Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU as part of the Ryzen 7000 series, compatible with all MSI X670, B650, and A620 motherboards. Simultaneously, MSI introduced a set of new BIOS features to boost the chip's performance, including Enhanced Mode Boost, High-Efficiency Mode, and Memory Context Restore. The Extended …
Read More »Custom Gigabyte RTX 4070 graphics card leak shows both 16-pin and 8-pin power connectors
A few weeks ago, rumours claimed that the RTX 4070 line-up would be split into two camps, with cheaper graphics cards using standard 8-pin PCIe power connectors, and higher-end cards using the new 16-pin power connector. Newly leaked images of Gigabyte's custom RTX 4070 line-up appear to confirm this. Twitter …
Read More »Gamescom Opening Night Live returns in August
Geoff Keighley hasn't just been working on Summer Game Fest in recent years, he has also been working on improving Gamescom's digital offering by hosting Gamescom Opening Night Live. E3 might be cancelled this year, but Keighley's two summer events will still be going ahead, with Summer Game Fest in …
Read More »MSI’s new G27 gaming monitor delivers affordable ultra-high refresh rate gaming
MSI is expanding its gaming display portfolio with a new curved monitor. The new G27C4X is aimed at customers looking for a decently sized curved VA monitor with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a very high refresh rate, and an accessible price tag. Packing a 27-inch VA panel with a 1500R …
Read More »Intel set to discontinue some 11th Gen Core processors
Intel has started to discontinue the first few 11th Gen Core "Tiger Lake" processors. The process began on April 3rd, 2023, and will run until January 26th, 2024, when Intel will ship the last batch of these CPUs to customers.
Read More »Gigabyte introduces 4K/160Hz M27U gaming monitor
Gigabyte has already launched plenty of M27 gaming monitors. However, if you wanted a similar looking 4K gaming monitor, you would have to go for the M28U. Now, as an alternative, Gigabyte will launch the M27U, offering better specs than the 28-inch monitor in a slightly smaller package. The new …
Read More »You’ll need to check for an orange sticker if you want a Ryzen 7000 ‘Zen 4’ laptop
AMD's Ryzen 7000 series laptop CPU lineup is split with some Zen 4 SKUs and some refreshed Zen 3 and Zen 3+ SKUs. We already knew that the Ryzen 7040 and 7045 series processors used the Zen 4 architecture, but to try and make things a bit easier, AMD has …
Read More »Microsoft launches eco-friendly Xbox controller made from recyclable materials
Earth Day is approaching and to mark the occasion, Microsoft has launched a special edition wireless controller made from recovered plastics. Combining post-consumer recycled resins from previously moulded coloured components generates earth-tone hues with minor variances, swirls, marks, and texture, making each Remix Special Edition controller look and feel unique. …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4070 has been spotted on Geekbench ahead of release
With the launch date of the RTX 4070 approaching, it's not surprising to see it appear on benchmark databases. The new entry on the Geekbench website confirms some of the graphics card specs that were still up for debate, including CUDA core count, memory speed, and GPU boost clock speed. …
Read More »Next-gen Intel GPUs will reportedly be manufactured by TSMC
It looks like TSMC will soon become the source of all major gaming GPUs. AMD and Nvidia already utilise TSMC's fabs and according to a recent report, Intel will soon do the same. According to Taiwan's Commercial Times (via Tom's Hardware), the Battlemage GPUs from Intel will be manufactured by …
Read More »AMD and JEDEC are working on new DDR5 DIMMs that can hit 17600 MT/s transfer speeds
AMD and JEDEC are cooperating to develop MRDIMMs (multi-ranked buffered DIMMs), a new industry standard for DDR5 memory. A first generation of this standard would increase speeds to 8,800 MT/s, but by the third generation, we could get rates of 17,600 MT/s. The ongoing need for bandwidth in server systems …
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