MSI has just introduced a new series of limited-edition products. Simply named Limited Series, these products will have a limited manufacturing run and will only be available via select merchants for a short time. The first product is an Nvidia-themed RTX 4060 graphics card designed by MSI. The MSI RTX …
Read More »MSI introduces new MPG Gungnir and MAG Forge airflow-oriented cases
MSI has launched plenty of cases in the past few years, though not all of them have had a big focus on airflow. That looks like it will soon change with the introduction of the new MPG Gungnir 300R and 300P Airflow, as well as the MAG Forge 320R and …
Read More »Starfield hits over 10 million players in less than a month
Over 10 million people have played Starfield. This milestone was achieved within two weeks of the game's release (three weeks if early access is included), making Starfield the largest launch in Bethesda history and one of the biggest launches of 2023 so far...
Read More »Netgear launches the Orbi 970 router series with WiFi 7 support
Netgear recently introduced a new device to its Orbi lineup, with the Orbi 970 series routers. Featuring a strong new antenna design and WiFi 7 support, Netgear claims the Orbi 970 is able to provide exceptional performance in 360-degree coverage throughout almost any house, regardless of layout. With faster internet …
Read More »Logitech G launches new Yeti microphones and Litra lights
Logitech G has announced three new products for the gaming and streaming markets: the Yeti GX microphone, the Yeti Orb microphone, and the Litra Beam LX light. The new Yeti mics and Litra light were designed for game streamers and video makers looking for broadcast-style audio and high-level lighting equipment. …
Read More »AMD introduces the Epyc 8004 series processors for cloud, edge and telco computing
AMD has completed the 4th generation of the Epyc portfolio with the announcement of the Epyc 8004 series. The new processors include an all-new SP6 socket, up to 64 Zen 4c cores, and a six-channel DDR5 memory subsystem and are targeted for the edge, cloud, and telco market segments. AMD's …
Read More »Ubisoft details Assassin’s Creed Mirage system requirements + new PC features trailer
Ubisoft has released the official PC system requirements for Assassin's Creed Mirage as well as a PC features trailer. Unfortunately, it seems that this next Assassin's Creed game will only support Intel's XeSS upscaling solution, but hopefully modders will be able to integrate AMD FSR and DLSS soon after the …
Read More »Intel reveals glass substrates that will allow it to build denser and more efficient chips
When we talk about what's next in chip design, the first things that come to mind are more cores, increased clock speeds, smaller nodes, and more cache. Rarely do we think about the package substrate, the CPU part that holds and links all of its components. However, CPU manufacturers also …
Read More »The cheaper ROG Ally featuring Ryzen Z1 is now available
Asus has finally released the lower-tier ROG Ally console. Although this model was introduced in June with an AMD Ryzen Z1 APU, it was scheduled for availability in late Q3. As promised, the release window has now been met, and the console is either shipping or available for pre-order, depending …
Read More »RTX 5090 rumoured be about 70% faster than the RTX 4090
While early reports have already claimed that Nvidia will wait until 2025 to release the RTX 5090, the first rumours about the upcoming GPU are already making the rounds online - including reports that it could be as much as 70% faster than the RTX 4090.
Read More »SteamOS 3.5 preview update brings improvements to display, graphics drivers, firmware & more
Some highly anticipated features were just added to the SteamOS 3.5 preview update. Besides the updated firmware and updated OS base, the new preview update also brings new display features and various bug fixes. The updates begin with the underlying Arch Linux version, which includes support for the latest KDA …
Read More »Apple A17 Pro matches i9-13900K single-core performance in Geekbench
As expected, Apple's Bionic A17 Pro SoC is overall faster than the A16. In multi-core CPU performance, early Geekbench results suggest just a small bump, but in single-core loads, we see a 10% increase. As for the GPU, we see bigger gains in this department, with Geekbench Metal entries for the A17 Pro GPU scoring almost 20% higher than the A16...
Read More »Geeks3D to launch FurMark 2 this month
We already knew that Geeks3D started working on a new version of FurMark back in 2022. As it turns out, it's been in beta since late 2022, though only accessible to Geeks3D Discord members. Fortunately, it seems the beta period coming to an end as the development team plans to …
Read More »Razer Viper V3 upgraded with HyperSpeed wireless tech
Razer has decided to launch a new version of one of its most popular mouse models. Following in the footsteps of the Viper V2, the V3 is a wireless gaming mouse designed for competitive gamers using claw or fingertip grip styles, featuring a lightweight design and Razer's best wireless technology. …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 7 1002H spotted in benchmarks
We've been seeing a few listings of Meteor Lake CPUs in the Geekbench database lately. The latest one shows the Core Ultra 7 1002H mobile CPU with the highest single-core score we've seen up to now. Another thing worth noting is the naming scheme, which differs from the previously seen …
Read More »New Intel Core i9-14900KF benchmark shows improved single-core performance over Core i9-13900KS
We've already seen benchmark listings for the upcoming Core i9-14900K CPU but now, we also have initial benchmark scores for the Core i9-14900KF, with the highest scoring sample having a 13 percent single-core performance uplift compared to the Core i9-13900KS. Twitter account @Benchleaks has shared various Geekbench 5 and 6 …
Read More »Fnatic partners with Lamzu to launch Thorn 4K special edition wireless gaming mouse
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 …
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