The 13th Gen Core non-K chips should be around the corner, as Intel is rumoured to reveal them at CES 2023. One of the chips we're expecting is the Core i5-13500, which a Chinese reviewer had the chance to test ahead of its release. The video review posted on Bilibili …
Read More »AMD will reportedly launch new Ryzen 7000 CPUs on January 10th
Currently, AMD is expected to announce a few new Ryzen 7000 desktop CPUs at CES 2023, including the first non-X SKUs. According to new reports, these chips will be available pretty soon after the announcement. Plenty of rumours claim AMD will announce new Ryzen 7000 chips at CES 2023, including …
Read More »Xiaomi to get into the mini-PC market with two systems
Xiaomi has been in the PC market for a long time now, selling laptops, peripherals and monitors, but the company hasn't yet released a desktop. That will soon change, with Xiaomi preparing to launch a new small form factor PC. According to Wccftech, Xiaomi was planning to announce two systems …
Read More »Three Ryzen 7000X3D processors will reportedly launch in January
AMD tested the waters with 3D V-Cache last generation, launching one Ryzen 5000X3D processor. This time around, AMD will have several X3D series CPUs to choose from. According to the latest reports, three Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs will launch next month, offering up to 16 cores. As reported by QuasarZone (via …
Read More »The RTX 3060 8GB is 15% slower than the 12GB variant according to review
When Nvidia announced the GDDR6X variant of the RTX 3060 Ti, it also announced the RTX 3060 8GB model. Unlike the former, this one looks to be a considerable downgrade over the original model. The first reviews are coming in, and overall, the lower-memory card is about 15% slower than …
Read More »Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 is now the most popular GPU on Steam
Because of its price-performance ratio at launch, the GTX 1060 quickly became a favourite for gamers. Proof of that is the many years it stood at the top of the GPU usage chart on Steam. However, we now have a new popularity king on the gaming platform, the GTX 1650. …
Read More »Apple is preparing a new MacBook Pro with a 12-core M2 Max processor
The first Apple M2 Max Geekbench entries have recently been shared online. Based on their scores, the new chip seems to bring minor single-core performance improvements over the standard M2. However, the increased core count improves performance considerably in the multi-core test. The first entry spotted by ShrimpApplePro (via ArsTechnica) …
Read More »Nvidia AD104 GPU is half the size of AD102 according to leaked picture
The AD104 GPU is expected to power the rumoured RTX 4070 Ti graphics card, with a launch planned for some time in the coming months. Thanks to the cancelled RTX 4080 12GB, we already have a good idea of what to expect from this GPU on the specs front, but …
Read More »Nvidia has reportedly discontinued the RTX 2060 and GTX 1660
The Nvidia RTX 2060 and GTX 1660 series GPUs have been long-standing in Nvidia's line-up, but their time on the market seems to be coming to an end, as recent reports claim Nvidia will discontinue them soon. The report comes from ITHome (via Wccftech), which has access to the Board …
Read More »Intel Raptor Lake chips don’t support Digital Linear Voltage Regulator (DLVR) after all
Before the Raptor Lake launch, it was rumoured that the processors would feature a new power delivery system named DLVR. This system has never found its way to Intel's new platform, but evidence of it still remains in the Asus motherboard BIOS. Shamino (via HotHardware) stated that during the development …
Read More »Intel Core i7-1370P competes with Ryzen 7 5800X in benchmark leak
We've already seen quite a few benchmark entries showing 13th Gen Core “H”, “HK”, and “HX” chips, but we've yet to see Intel's upcoming low-TDP offering. Fortunately for us, a Core i7-1370P was recently spotted, and even with its low-power requirements, it can nearly match a Ryzen 7 5800X in at …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Ryzen 9 7900 begin appearing at retailers
While AMD hasn't officially announced its new Ryzen 7000 CPUs, all signs are pointing to an early 2023 launch for the first non-X chips. We now have further evidence of this, as the upcoming processors are now being listed at retail sites. The listings were spotted by @momomo_us on PC21.fr, …
Read More »Gigabyte begins listing RX 7900 and RTX 4070 Ti graphics cards
We're a couple of weeks away from AMD's RX 7900 series graphics cards hitting the market, and just over a month away from the rumoured unveiling of Nvidia's RTX 4070 Ti. Gigabyte appears to be laying the groundwork for both launches, with new EEC listings pointing to a number of …
Read More »Bykski unveils massive 360×360 external cooler for GPUs and CPUs
Bykski has caught our radar this week after announcing an enormous 360×360 cooler that you can pair with your CPU or GPU. Due to its size, this isn't something you'd be able to mount inside a typical PC case, so it is designed as an external cooler. Measuring 488x419x138mm (LxHxW), …
Read More »Linux driver patch suggests AMD Dragon Range and Phoenix APUs will feature RDNA 3 integrated graphics
As APUs, the AMD Dragon Range and Phoenix will come with an iGPU. Leakers had already claimed that the iGPU would be based on the RDNA 3 architecture, but we now have proof of that. According to Coelacanth's Dream (via TomsHardware), a recent patch to the AMDGPU driver in Linux Kernel …
Read More »Seagate introduces Star Wars-themed portable FireCuda HDDs
Seagate has launched a number of special edition portable HDDs in recent years, often teaming up with Xbox or PlayStation for big launches. This time around, Seagate is taking on the Star Wars license, unveiling three themed portable HDDs featuring art inspired by some of the series' most popular heroes …
Read More »The Epic Games Store will reportedly offer a free game every day through Christmas
The Epic Games Store has been offering free games on a weekly basis ever since it launched. For the holiday season this year, Epic will be stepping things up a notch, with plans to offer a free game every day through Christmas and New Years. Many gamers have likely heard …
Read More »LG’s latest monitor boasts a 240Hz ultrawide OLED panel
LG's lineup of OLED gaming monitors is expanding again. Following on from the announcement of its 27-inch OLED gaming display, the company has now announced a new 45-inch ultrawide OLED monitor, complete with a 240Hz refresh rate. The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is LG's new ultrawide gaming monitor, packing a 45-inch …
Read More »AMD seemingly confirms 60 Compute Units for Navi 32
We already know the specs for the upcoming Radeon RX 7900 series graphics cards, but other RX 7000 series GPUs are still a mystery. We're starting to get a good idea of what the RX 7800 will offer though, as code found in a recent AMD software update has revealed …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 7900 custom cards should be ready in time for launch
A few weeks ago when AMD officially unveiled the Radeon RX 7900 series graphics cards, it also announced a 13th of December launch date. At the time, it wasn't specified if custom cards from board partners would be available at the same time and subsequently, there have now been reports …
Read More »TeamGroup and InWin team up for new collaborative PC chassis
While TeamGroup is primarily known for its SSDs and memory, the company has been branching out into new areas recently, including PC cases. For its latest chassis, TeamGroup teamed up with InWin to produce the new co-branded T-Force 216 case. The T-Force 216 features a minimalistic design, with a solid …
Read More »AMD Black Friday deals slash prices of Ryzen CPUs and RX 6000 graphics cards
Like many other brands during this season, AMD is holding some special deals at the moment, cutting down prices for a range of products. We've already seen some good price drops for Ryzen 7000 CPUs. Now, there are also great deals to be had on previous-gen Ryzen 5000 chips, as …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök director wants to make a Castlevania game
God of War: Ragnarök has launched and earned great critical and fan acclaim so far. With this project now out of the way, Sony Santa Monica can turn its attention to other games. Interestingly, Ragnarök's director is pretty clear about what he'd like to do next – a Castlevania game, …
Read More »Intel to announce 13th Gen Core non-K CPUs and B760 motherboards at CES 2023
We don't know what Intel is planning to unveil at CES officially yet, but according to reports, we can expect new processors and motherboards. The 13th Gen Core desktop processor lineup should expand with the introduction of non-K CPUs, as well as more affordable B-series motherboards. According to ITHome (via …
Read More »Elden Ring wins GOTY at the Golden Joystick Awards 2022
The 40th Golden Joystick Awards winners have been announced, with Elden Ring coming out as the event's biggest winner. Besides Best Visual Design and Best Multiplayer Game, it also brought home the Ultimate Game of the Year and Critics' Choice awards. From Software also received the Studio of the Year …
Read More »The OneXPlayer 2 portable console will have both AMD and Intel CPU options
OneXPlayer 2, the successor of the original OneXPlayer, promises to bring many improvements over the first model. The company has now begun sharing more details about the new handheld, including details on Intel and AMD processor options. OneXplayer shared a video on Twitter showing the core features of its new …
Read More »The new GDDR6X-equipped RTX 3060 Ti will reportedly replace original model
When Nvidia announced the GDDR6X variant of the RTX 3060 Ti, it wasn't clear whether the company would keep the original GDDR6 version around. According to reports this week, this will eventually happen, with GDDR6 versions being phased out and replaced with the newer model. As reported by MyDrivers (via …
Read More »LG’s latest UltraGear gaming monitor packs a 240Hz OLED display
A couple of weeks ago, LG expanded its OLED PC monitor lineup with a new Ultrafine display, aimed at creators. Now, the company is unveiling its next OLED display for the gaming market, offering 1440p and 240Hz, but pricing is still quite high. OLED monitors are more expensive than their …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 40 mobile GPUs to bring 30-50% performance uplift over previous generation
The initial 3DMark Time Spy scores of the RTX 40 series mobile GPUs have been shared online, giving us the first glimpse at the performance gains they will bring over the previous generation. Overall, performance gains seem to vary between 30-50% over their RTX 30 series counterparts. The Time Spy …
Read More »Nvidia speaks out on melting RTX 4090 connectors
Nvidia has been investigating user reports of melting 12VHPWR connectors for a few weeks at this point. Through its own investigation last week, Gamers Nexus concluded that many of these cases are likely a mix of user error and design oversight. Now, Nvidia has followed up with a new statement on the matter, confirming it has received reports of 50 cases so far.
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