Laptops have been using the SO-DIMM memory module form factor for years, and up until now, we didn't have any reason to think this may change. Nothing lasts forever though, and we've now heard more about Dell's CAMM form factor that could be the new standard going forward. The CAMM …
Read More »Intel Core i9-13980HX breaks the 30K mark in Cinebench R23
Videos of laptops using Intel's new flagship mobile processor have started to trickle out, with initial data suggesting this CPU could be very capable indeed. Unfortunately, gaming performance hasn't yet been tested as the GPU powering these laptops is still under embargo. However, we are able to share results of CPU-only benchmarks like Cinebench...
Read More »Skyblivion is a fan-made Oblivion remake in the Skyrim engine
It feels like an eternity since the development team behind Skyblivion first announced the mod. The project, which aims to remake Oblivion in the Skyrim engine, has been in development for over ten years, but it seems we finally have a launch date. According to the devs, the mod will …
Read More »Google launches one last game to Stadia before it’s shut down for good
We're just a few days away from Stadia's final closure, but Google has decided to launch one last game on the platform before shutting it down. The title in question is Worm Game, a Snake-like offering developed by the Stadia team that was used to test the cloud features of …
Read More »Some RTX 4080s are now shipping with a new AD103-301 GPU configuration
As far as we know, all Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics cards use AD103 GPUs. Up until now, the only variant of this GPU used for the RTX 4080 was AD103-300, but it seems a new AD103 configuration is in the works. This new variant is known as AD103-301, and it …
Read More »New drivers for RDNA 3 GPUs reduce power consumption in select scenarios
It's been widely reported that Radeon RX 7900 series GPUs are not as efficient initially hoped, with the GPUs consuming more power than expected while playing videos and games with an unlocked framerate. AMD has been aware of that fact for some time and has since released a graphics driver …
Read More »Latest AMD AGESA firmware fixes bug that disabled cores on certain CPUs
We've known for a while that some dual-CCD Ryzen 7000 series chips can behave slightly strangely. For as yet unknown reasons, the first core of each CCD can often boot disabled, reducing the number of working CPU cores by up to two. Fortunately, this behaviour is limited to Ryzen 5 …
Read More »EK introduces Quantum Velocity ILM replacement for LGA 1700 sockets
The EK-Quantum Velocity2 ILM replacement – 1700 is a nifty tool that replaces your motherboard's integrated loading mechanism (ILM) with a frame that, according to EKWB, increases the structural integrity of the socket, motherboard, and CPU. EK's new ILM replacement works with Intel 12th and 13th Gen Core CPUs when …
Read More »NZXT reveals H9-series cases with a dual-chamber design
It's hard to deny how influential the Lian Li O11 Dynamic was to the PC case market. Since its release, many brands have launched their own dual-chamber cases with tempered glass, including Hyte, Antec, Raijintek, and Kolink. Now, NZXT is being added to the list with the new H9 series. …
Read More »Corsair RMx Shift PSUs could change the game for cable management
Modular power supplies have been following the same design approach for a while. However, it appears that Corsair has decided to stir things up a bit by introducing a PSU that, instead of having the cable connectors facing the front of the case, turns them to face towards the right-sided …
Read More »Avalanche recommends an RX 7900 XT to play Hogwarts Legacy at 4K/Ultra
We're just less than a month from the launch of Hogwarts Legacy, and now Avalanche has released the PC system requirements. Overall, the game looks pretty heavy, even by today's standards - we're talking GTX 1080 Ti or RX 5700-level performance, just to hit 1080p/60FPS using High settings...
Read More »No, Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs won’t be launching on February 14th
When AMD initially announced the new generation of Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs at CES 2023, we were left waiting for a launch date. We thought we had one yesterday, when AMD added the launch date to the new processors' spec sheet, but the company quickly backtracked on that move, and issued …
Read More »be quiet! introduces the new Dark Power 13 ATX 3.0 PSU series
be quiet! has unveiled the Dark Power 13 series, the company's first ATX 3.0-compliant power supplies. Following in the footsteps of Dark Power 12, the new PSU series comes in three variants: 750W, 850W, and 1000W. All models are equipped with upgraded Silent Wings 135mm fans and are certified as …
Read More »Edifier’s new noise-cancelling headset supports Hi-Res Audio Wireless with LDAC
We've seen plenty of wireless headsets with Hi-Res Audio certification launch over the last few years, but Hi-Res Audio Wireless is something a bit different. With support for the latest standard, Edifier has just released the WH950NB, a noise-cancelling wireless headset with Bluetooth 5.3 and LDAC support. The Edifier WH950NB …
Read More »AMD is bundling Company of Heroes 3 with select Ryzen 5000 CPUs
AMD has been offering game bundles with previous-gen hardware for a while now. We've already seen Radeon RX 6000 series buyers able to get up to two games (The Callisto Protocol and Dead Island 2), while previous Ryzen 5000 purchases were eligible for a copy of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves. …
Read More »MSI reveals new MAG321QR-QD and G321Q gaming monitors
MSI introduced a fair few monitors at CES 2023, but there are already more coming. The company has just introduced the MAG321QR-QD, an IPS gaming monitor that takes advantage of quantum dot technology, as well as a cut-down version, dubbed the G321Q. Packing a 32-inch IPS panel with Quantum Dot …
Read More »Gigabyte introduces Aorus Gen4 7300 SSD, read speeds up to 7.3GB/s
Although the era of PCIe 5.0 SSDs is now upon us, Gen4 drives are not going anywhere just yet. Take Gigabyte, for example, who has just revealed the Aorus Gen4 7300 SSD, an enhanced PCIe 4.0 SSD with read performance of up to 7300MB/s. Powering the SSD, we find a …
Read More »Microsoft set to host a new Xbox Showcase event on January 25th
Microsoft and its respective game studios already have plenty in the works, but it seems is on the way as 2023 gets underway. The tech giant is reportedly planning to host a new Xbox Games Showcase event on January 25th, which will give us more details about some previously announced …
Read More »Apple’s AR/VR headset to be revealed in spring 2023, release this autumn
For Apple, 2023 will reportedly be quite low-key in terms of new product launches, but we might finally get an official announcement for the long-rumoured Apple AR/VR headset. According to Bloomberg, Apple's mixed reality headset will be revealed this spring, with the launch coming a few months later...
Read More »Afterburner is “probably dead” but MSI is fighting to keep it alive
MSI Afterburner is probably the most popular GPU overclocking tool out there, but according to its developer, it may soon be dead. MSI, however, says otherwise, as the company is trying to keep things going with the dev in question. In a comment on the Guru3D forum, Alexey “Unwinder” Nicolaychuk, …
Read More »Ubisoft reveals system requirements for The Settlers: New Allies
After multiple delays, we're finally getting a new The Settlers game. The title, first announced in 2018 , had its original release date set to 2019, but had to be postponed for still undisclosed reasons. Fast-forward four years, the game is finally coming out next month, and Ubisoft has now …
Read More »Nvidia readying new AD104 GPUs, RTX 4070 incoming?
Nvidia AD104-based graphics cards are already available with the release of the RTX 4070 Ti, but it seems there are a couple more coming in just a few months. It hasn't been confirmed which exactly SKUs these are, but the most likely scenario is that we're talking about RTX 4070 …
Read More »NetEase acquires SkyBox Labs, co-developers of Halo and Minecraft
SkyBox Labs isn't necessarily known for the specific games developed by the studio. However, it has helped develop world-renowned franchises such as Halo, Age of Empires and Minecraft. NetEase has now acquired SkyBox Labs, hoping to bring some of that expertise into its ranks. SkyBox Labs is a Canadian game …
Read More »Nvidia reportedly developing AI-optimised graphics drivers
It's always a nice surprise when a new GPU driver drops and offers an increase to your gaming performance. Nvidia is reportedly readying something even more significant however, as a recent report claims the company plans to launch graphics drivers with AI optimisations to areas such as "instructions, throughput, hardware utilisation, threading, [and] settings"...
Read More »AMD confirms a batch of RX 7900 XTX reference cards have cooler issues
We've been hearing about 7900 XTX reference cards with very high junction temperatures for a few weeks, and AMD has now responded. Speaking with PCWorld, Scott Herkelman, senior VP and GM at AMD Radeon, confirmed there is indeed a batch of AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX reference graphics cards with …
Read More »CES 2023: Thermaltake reveals the Ceres 500 TG ARGB mid-tower case
Continuing its announcement spree, Thermaltake has unveiled the latest addition to the Ceres lineup, the new Ceres 500 TG ARGB chassis. Available in black and white, this new mid-tower was designed with cooling as its central pillar, offering broad cooling component compatibility with support for 420mm radiators. Packing four pre-installed …
Read More »CES 2023: Asus is collaborating with Noctua to release an RTX 4080 graphics card
Following the success of the Asus x Noctua RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 graphics cards, both companies have decided to work together once again to release an RTX 4080-based card. On the outside, the card looks a lot like the previous Noctua cards, but there are significant differences under the …
Read More »CES 2023: MSI expands its portfolio with new monitors, peripherals, SSDs and more
At CES this week, MSI announced a ton of new products. We've already covered the extensive new laptop range, and now our attention turns to other hardware, including new monitors, SSDs and peripherals from MSI, alongside some less-expected products, including an MSI-branded EV charger. Starting with what's probably the most …
Read More »CES 2023: Thermaltake shows off new magnetic quick-connect RGB fans
We've been catching up with Thermaltake at CES 2023 this week. Alongside new cases and coolers, TT also announced its new SWAFAN series. These are swappable fans, with a magnetic quick-connect system, allowing you to easily daisy chain fans together for easy installation. Available in 120mm and 140mm sizes, the …
Read More »CES 2023: Asus ROG introduces the world’s first 540Hz gaming monitor
ASUS ROG isn't quite done with its CES 2023 announcements yet. Today, the company has pulled the curtain on two upcoming gaming monitors – one focused on delivering the fastest refresh rate possible at 540Hz, and the other being a 27-inch QHD/240Hz OLED display, the exact kind of monitor many …
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