The Forest ended up going on to become one of the most successful Early Access survival games on Steam. Now, the developers have followed it up with a highly anticipated sequel, Sons of the Forest, which has already gone on to sell 2 million copies just 24 hours after its …
Read More »Nintendo confirms it is skipping E3 this year
The early rumours about the big three gaming companies missing E3 2023 were accurate. Like Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo is also skipping this year's E3 event. The confirmation comes from the company, which stated that despite not being present at the event, it would keep supporting ESA. According to Nintendo's …
Read More »ROG Strix XG27AQMR packs a WQHD IPS panel with 300Hz refresh rate
If you're looking for a fast IPS gaming monitor with a WQHD resolution, the new Asus ROG Strix XG27AQMR might be precisely what you're looking for. With a 300Hz refresh rate, the new Asus ROG Strix monitor delivers the performance and image quality you expect from a high-end gaming monitor. …
Read More »Ryzen 9 7945HX trades blows with Intel i9-13980HX in Geekbench
The first Geekbench scores of the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX have been found. According to the results shown here, it seems AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile series flagship CPU will be as powerful as Intel's 13th Gen Core equivalent in single and multi-core performance. The benchmark results found by Olrak were …
Read More »AOC AGON AG455UCX comes with a ultrawide curved VA panel with a 165Hz refresh rate
AGON by AOC has introduced a new ultrawide gaming monitor to its ranks. The AG455UCX offers all you could ask for in a high-end gaming monitor, including a high refresh rate and resolution, a slew of gaming-oriented features and a decent variety of connectivity options. The AOC AGON AG455UCX features …
Read More »Gigabyte X670 and B650 BIOS update adds support for AMD Ryzen 7000X3D chips
In a few days, AMD will release the Ryzen 7000X3D chips to the public. These chips will be supported by X670 and B650 series motherboards, but you'll first have to update your BIOS if you've already got a motherboard. Fortunately for those with a Gigabyte motherboard, a BIOS update has …
Read More »Teamgroup introduces the T-Force Cardea Z540 M.2 PCIe 5.0 SSD
The age of the PCIe 5.0 SSD has officially begun with the release of the current generation of Intel and AMD processors. As such, Teamgroup has released the T-Force Cardea Z540 M.2 PCIe 5.0 SSD, an NVMe 2.0 storage drive capable of read and write speeds of up to 12,000MB/s …
Read More »MSI is offering Company of Heroes 3 game codes to those who get an MAG281URF or MPG321UR-QD monitor
If you're interested in a new gaming monitor, you might be interested in MSI's latest monitor campaign. Thanks to the recent partnership between MSI and Sega, anyone who buys the MAG281URF or MPG321UR-QD can claim a Company of Heroes 3 game code to play the newly released strategy game. The …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 7900 iGPU gets impressive performance boost when overclocked to 3.1GHz
It's uncommon to see overclockers pushing iGPUs to their limit, but that doesn't mean they can't do it. An overclocker has recently pushed the RDNA 2-based iGPU of an AMD Ryzen 9 7900 to new heights effortlessly, clocking it at 3.1GHz and improving its performance by up to 42%. Inside …
Read More »Intel’s 56-core Xeon W9-3495X “Sapphire Rapids” CPU benchmarked
Intel's new HEDT platform is right around the corner. A few enthusiasts have already managed to get hold of the upcoming chips, allowing them to test Intel's new generation of HEDT CPUs before their release. In one video, we see the 56-core Xeon W9-3495X tested at stock speeds and overclocked across …
Read More »Intel to reportedly discontinue Z690 and B660 chipsets
When Intel releases a new generation of motherboards, the company doesn't discontinue the previous generation immediately. Usually, the previous generation lasts for a few years. However, according to a recent rumour, things might be different with the 600-series motherboards. Intel hasn't issued any official update regarding the state of support …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family plan is now available in six more countries
The Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family plan is slowly rolling out to additional countries. Up to recently, the plan was only available in Ireland and Colombia, limiting its benefits to a small population of users. Fortunately, things are changing, as Microsoft has expanded availability to six more countries. From …
Read More »Razer unveils DeathAdder V3 Pro Faker Edition and DeathAdder V3 wired version
This week, Razer is expanding its renowned DeathAdder mouse line-up with two new additions. The first is the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro Faker Edition, created in partnership with Lee “Faker” Sang-Hyeok and featuring a unique design for the “Unkillable Demon King”. The other is the Razer DeathAdder V3 wired, upgraded …
Read More »Intel reportedly defers TSMC N3 orders and delays Arrow Lake launch
Based on Intel's latest public roadmap, the blue team plans to launch the first 3nm-based Arrow Lake products sometime in 2024. However, a recent report suggests that might not be the case anymore, as the company has allegedly asked TSMC to defer its 3nm wafer orders to Q4 2024. Back …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX CPU may rival Core i9-12950HX according to benchmark
The first Cinebench R23 scores of the Zen 4-based AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX processor have been shared online. Based on the results, the CPU looks to be on par with Intel's top-end 12th Gen Core mobile chips. According to the photo posted on Bilibili (via @9550pro), the AMD Ryzen 7000HX …
Read More »ASRock launches Blazing Quad PCIe 5.0 storage expansion card
If you want to expand the amount of PCIe 5.0 storage devices on a system, ASRock's new add-in card might be what you're looking for. With the Blazing Quad M.2 card, you can add an extra four SSDs using a PCIe slot. Using a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface to connect …
Read More »The RTX 4070 might launch in 10GB, 12GB and 16GB versions
While the RTX 4070 hasn't been officially announced by Nvidia yet, some curious listings were recently spotted on the Gigabyte website. Six RTX 4070 models were found on Gigabyte's page, suggesting 10GB, 12GB and 16GB versions of the card.
Read More »Primate Labs releases Geekbench 6 to Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android devices
Geekbench 6, the most recent edition of the cross-platform benchmark, has arrived, bringing with it new and enhanced testing procedures for measuring the performance of your CPUs and GPUs on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android devices. Geekbench's latest version has been designed to keep up with the latest developments in …
Read More »Sony is reportedly developing wireless earbuds and new headsets for PS5
Sony is expanding its roster of gaming peripherals, with plans for new wireless earbuds and headsets designed to match up with the PS5 console. According to InsiderGaming, Sony is developing a set of wireless earbuds codenamed Project Nomad. These earbuds would reportedly have a battery life of up to five …
Read More »Modder creates tool that enables DLAA on DLSS-compatible titles
Nvidia DLAA is one of the best anti-aliasing techniques for games. As such, many gamers would like to see the technology available in more titles, but developers don't seem too keen on introducing it to their games. That, however, didn't impede developers from designing a tool that allows you to …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4060 will use an unlocked AD107 GPU according to leak
The RTX 4060 specifications have seemingly been leaked. As per the report, the upcoming graphics card will be based on Nvidia's smallest Ada GPU, the AD107 GPU. Assuming that's true, it means the desktop and laptop variants of the RTX 4060 will use the same GPU, unlike the other RTX …
Read More »Nvidia DLSS 3.1.0 SDK includes an optional auto-update feature
Nvidia just released the first update to the DLSS SDK since version 2.4, which was released in March 2022. Considering the new features it packs, it's considered to be a major release. Hence, the new version is numbered 3.1.0. The new DLSS SDK 3.1.0 available over at GitHub brings some …
Read More »Functioning 3DFX Voodoo 5 6000 prototype graphics card auctioned off for $15,000
Back when 3DFX was still an active company, it was working on releasing the promising Voodoo 5 6000 graphics card. Despite the manufacturer's efforts, it was never released. However, a number of functioning prototypes have surfaced over the years and recently, one such prototype was auctioned off for a whopping $15,000.
Read More »MSI expands DDR5 memory capacity up to 192GB on LGA1700-based motherboards
Most MSI 600 and 700 series motherboards are listed as supporting up to 64GB (two channels) or 128GB (four channels) of DDR5 memory. However, that's only because up to now, there were 16GB and 32GB modules. Thanks to Crucial's recent announcement of 24GB and 48GB modules, these boards can now …
Read More »Windows 11 could soon feature its own RGB lighting control suite
Typically when customising RGB peripherals, many of us use the official apps from the likes of Corsair, Logitech and others. Soon, Microsoft may make it possible to control your RGB LEDs without additional software thanks to a new built-in controller for Windows 11. Microsoft has been working on a Windows …
Read More »Intel Xeon W7-2495X spotted in benchmark
The new Intel Xeon processors are expected to be announced in just a few days, but we're already starting to see at least one of these upcoming processors in benchmark databases. Recently, Geekbench was updated with a benchmark entry for the Xeon W7-2495X. The Geekbench entry found by Benchleaks shows …
Read More »Intel Core i9-13980HX claims the top spot on PassMark laptop CPU rankings
Whether we're talking about single-core or multi-core performance on a laptop platform, it seems we have a new reigning champion. The first Core i9-13980HX entries have started to be submitted into PassMark's database, and in both rankings, the upcoming Intel flagship mobile CPU is the new leader.
Read More »Atomic Heart system requirements have been revealed
Atomic Heart is finally coming out in just a couple of weeks. The BioShock-inspired shooter has been on our radar for a couple of years at this point, but with launch just on the horizon, we finally have detailed PC system requirements. The minimum spec targets 1080p/30FPS with low settings, …
Read More »Latest Nvidia drivers quietly add support for upcoming RTX workstation laptop GPUs
Nvidia RTX 40 series laptop GPUs will be available on numerous laptops soon. However, the company has yet to announce any SKUs for portable workstations. Based on recent findings, these should be currently in development, as recent graphics drivers already support them. According to StefanG3d from LaptopVideo2Go (via VideoCardz), the …
Read More »Overclocker sets new benchmark record with two EPYC CPUs and a pickup truck
Yet another overclocking record has been broken. This time around, the DogFace team is making headlines, after packing an AMD EPYC-powered system onto the back of a pickup truck and then benchmarking it, setting a new record in the y-cruncher benchmark. Over at StorageReview, the team behind the new world …
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