Xbox has been making a push for more licensed hardware releases. We've seen ‘Designed for Xbox' monitors previously and now, Microsoft is teaming up with ViewSonic to offer the world's first Xbox-minded 4K projectors. Named X1-4K and X2-4K, these two LED projectors come with Xbox's original colour scheme (black and …
Read More »Overclocked Ryzen 9 7845HX mobile CPU can match Ryzen 9 7900X in Cinebench R23
The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX mobile processor is shaping up to be quite capable. We've already seen a few benchmark results of this chip, with AMD's new mobile CPU giving Intel 13th Gen Core mobile chips a run for their money. However, it seems you can squeeze a bit more …
Read More »Inno3D RTX 4070 pictured with 8-pin power connector listed in specifications
If you were wondering if the recent reports about some RTX 4070 graphics featuring 8-pin power connectors were accurate, we appear to now have confirmation. A picture of a low-end RTX 4070 package has emerged online. In it, you can see the card's specifications, including that it will feature a …
Read More »Nvidia introduces RTX 4000 SFF Ada and five mobile workstations graphics cards at GTC 2023
Nvidia's GTC keynote included a variety of AI-related announcements, the launch of the Path Tracing SDK, and even a new software library for computational lithography named cuLitho. However, in the middle of all these, there was still time to introduce new laptop and desktop workstation GPUs. For desktop users that …
Read More »Nvidia may move away from 12VHPWR for remaining RTX 40 series graphics cards
While the 12VHPWR connector has its benefits, its arrival also led to a few headaches for Nvidia when the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 graphics cards first launched. For the remaining cards in the RTX 40 line-up, it seems Nvidia won't be using the 16-pin connector and will instead use …
Read More »Intel’s next generation Xeon platform could support CPUs with up to 500W TDP
More details about the Intel Birch Stream platform (aka Avenue City RP) have come to light in a new report. As per the source, the upcoming Granite Rapids and Sierra Forest CPUs will come with numerous improvements over its predecessor, including support for DDR5-6400 memory and up to 500W TDP. …
Read More »Gigabyte confirms VRAM capacity for RTX 4070 and 4060 graphics cards
Gigabyte may have confirmed the VRAM capacity for the RTX 4070 and 4060 GPUs. In the patch notes of the latest version of Gigabyte Control Center, the GPU manufacturer introduced support for two unreleased graphics cards: the RTX 4070 Aero OC and the RTX 4060 Gaming OC.
Read More »Asus starts issuing BIOS updates to introduce 24/48GB DDR5 memory support to X670/B650 motherboards
AMD 600-series motherboards are now starting to get support for 24/48GB DDR5 memory sticks. Asus, in particular, has already released the Beta BIOS introducing the feature, expanding your options for memory when upgrading to the latest generation. The Beta BIOS for Asus motherboards was shared on the ROG forums (via …
Read More »Disney Speedstorm will be available in early access starting next month
Disney's new combat racing game developed by Gameloft is coming to select platforms in early access on April 18th. Pre-orders are now available via three Founder's packs, each offering different tiers of in-game content, currency and cosmetics. Developed by the team behind the Asphalt series, Disney Speedstorm is a hero-based …
Read More »EK warns that prices of a selection of products will increase by 8%
EK has issued a statement to its customer base regarding upcoming changes to the pricing of some products. In the announcement, it is revealed that a selection of EK products will soon become more expensive, with an average price increase of eight percent starting on the 31st of March. In …
Read More »Formify is making custom mice based on the shape of your hand
Formify is a startup company that wants to change how players see gaming mice. Unlike other gaming peripheral companies, Formify aims to create mice specific for users using unique technologies by designing custom-made mice adjusted to your personal hand measurements to provide the best ergonomic grip possible. Formify‘s innovative software …
Read More »AMD pushes back release of Ryzen 7040HS mobile CPUs to April
At CES 2023, when AMD announced the Ryzen 7040HS laptop processors (codenamed Phoenix), the company stated that we would see the first laptops using these chips by March. Unfortunately, that's no longer the case, with AMD pushing the release of the mobile processors to April. In an official statement shared …
Read More »Intel’s Arrow Lake-S platform to replace Meteor Lake-S in H1 2024
Rumours have claimed Arrow Lake-S would launch after Meteor Lake-S. However, a more recent report suggests that Intel might have changed its plans. Instead, it seems Meteor Lake-S will be replaced by Arrow Lake-S with a release set for H1 2024. According to Benchlife (via VideoCardz), Intel has changed its …
Read More »Pictures of alleged RTX 4060 and 4070 series Founders Edition cards emerge online
Pictures of the alleged unreleased Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Founders Edition graphics card have appeared online alongside photos of what looks to be an RTX 4060 Founders Edition card. When Nvidia announced the RTX 4070 Ti, it said that the Founders Edition model of this card wouldn't be available. However, …
Read More »MSI is reportedly discontinuing some 700 series motherboards supporting DDR4 memory
With the prices of DDR5 coming down, demand for motherboards supporting DDR4 memory is dropping. As such, it's expected that manufacturers will stop producing as many DDR4-supporting motherboards. According to reports, MSI looks to be the first manufacturer that has started to do this. The report comes from Board Channels …
Read More »Valve discounts the Steam Deck to celebrate its first anniversary
It has been around a year since the Steam Deck first launched and to celebrate the system's first anniversary, Valve is discounting it for the first time. As part of the ongoing Steam Spring sale, you can pick up a Steam Deck direct from Valve for 10% off.
Read More »New Radeon R780M iGPU benchmark shows it matching the Radeon RX 5500M
The Radeon 780M iGPU is set to debut in new Ryzen 7000 series laptop processors, but we still don't entirely know what to expect in terms of performance. That is now starting to change through benchmark leaks, the first of which shows the Radeon R780M pumping out similar performance to …
Read More »ViewSonic introduces three new high refresh rate gaming monitors
ViewSonic has just expanded the Omni gaming monitor lineup with three new models. Ranging from FHD to QHD, all three have Fast IPS panels featuring a 165Hz refresh rate for a smooth gameplay experience. Starting from the bottom, the VX2428 is a 24-inch FullHD monitor packing a Fast IPS panel …
Read More »OnLogic’s new fanless mini-PC uses a heatsink as a chassis
To meet the need for capable computing power in environments with difficult installation conditions, OnLogic has launched its Helix 401 fanless industrial computer. This small device, which has made its premiere at Embedded World 2023, is designed for use in edge computing, IoT, and many other applications. The Helix 401 …
Read More »LG’s new ultrawide curved gaming monitor boasts a 49-inch panel with 240Hz refresh rate
LG is back with another impressive ultrawide monitor. With a 32:9 49-inch panel, HDR and a 240Hz refresh rate, the LG 49GR85DC-B offers many of the features gamers will be looking for. Packing a 49-inch curved (1000R) VA panel with 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms G2G response time and 5120×1440 resolution, …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5 7640U matches the Ryzen 7 6800H in Geekbench
AMD Ryzen 7000 series mobile chips have already appeared in various benchmark databases, but up to this point, none were of a Ryzen 7x40U SKU. That has now changed after spotting the first benchmark result of the Ryzen 5 7640U. The Geekbench entry shared by Wccftech is listed as “AMD …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4070 to be announced one day before release according to leaked document
Recently, it was claimed that the RTX 4070 would launch in mid-April. Now, another report seems to back this up, claiming that Nvidia will announce the new GPU on the 12th of April, followed by reviews and availability on the 13th.
Read More »Unannounced AMD Radeon RX 6300 desktop graphics card spotted online
AMD might not be done with the RX 6000 series just yet. Recently, listings were found for an RX 6300, a seemingly new entry-level GPU, although upon investigation, it does seem to be a desktop variant of the RX 6300M. The graphics card listing was shared by HXL, while @KOMACHI_ENSAKA …
Read More »Intel recommends using 4-spring 12VHPWR connection over 3-dimple design
Soon after the release of the first RTX 40 series GPUs, we heard several user reports of malfunctioning 12VHPWR connectors, leading to questions around the design of the connector. Nvidia stands by its design and it does appear that unseated cabled was the root cause behind the issues, but Intel …
Read More »Zalman launches the ZM-K610 65% keyboard with hot-swappable switches
You most likely know Zalman for its cases, CPU coolers and power supplies, but the company also has its own line of peripherals. This week, the company is launching its latest mechanical keyboard and better yet, it features hot-swappable switches, so you can customise your typing experience. Available in grey/white …
Read More »Cherry’s new keyboard comes in a 75% form factor and offers multi-device connectivity
Cherry is best known for its mechanical switches but the company also makes its own keyboards. This week, Cherry is launching the KW 9200 Mini, a compact 75% keyboard with dual wireless connectivity. When it comes to connecting the KW 9200 Mini to a device, there are essentially no restrictions. …
Read More »Nvidia’s RTX 4070 graphics card reportedly launching in April
Nvidia has yet to announce the RTX 4070 officially, but we've heard a lot about it lately. Rumours have loosely pointed to April for the GPU's release date, but a more recent report has been more precise, pointing to an April 13th launch. As reported by VideoCardz, a Twitter leaker …
Read More »AMD’s official figures claim the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is up to 24% faster than the Intel Core i9-13900K
We've already seen both the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and the Ryzen 9 7900X3D release, but we're still waiting to see the Ryzen 7 7800X3D in action. With the launch just a couple of weeks away, AMD has shared its internal benchmarks for the processor, claiming it to be up to …
Read More »Nvidia and CDPR will showcase Path Tracing in Cyberpunk 2077 at GDC
CD Projekt Red and Nvidia have teased Cyberpunk 2077's RT Overdrive mode previously, with plans to enable full path tracing effects in the game. It has been a while since we last had an update on this, but it looks like CDPR and Nvidia will be teaming up again soon …
Read More »Overclocker sets new Cinebench R23 multi-core world record with Intel Xeon W9-3945X
A new Cinebench R23 multi-core world record has been set with an overclocked Intel Xeon W9-3945X, beating the previous score that was achieved using the same processor. The previous CB R23 multi-core world record was from safedisk, who had overclocked the Intel Xeon W9-3945X to 5.22GHz, allowing it to score …
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