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 …
Read More »The Day Before developer reveals the game’s system requirements
The highly awaited open-world survival MMO, The Day Before, is just a couple of months away, with a March release date being announced this week during Nvidia's CES keynote, where the game featured as part of an RTX showcase. We already know the game will have ray-tracing features and support …
Read More »Retailers list the upcoming Intel Core i9-13900KS starting at €799
Although we're still a week away from the release of the Intel Core i9-13900KS, some retailers are already listing the upcoming flagship CPU in their online stores. One of these retailers has even listed it as being available for shipping. VideoCardz has found out that both French retailer LDLC and …
Read More »Gigabyte creates new Giga Computing subsidiary for servers and workstations
Although Gigabyte is usually associated with consumer and gaming PC components, monitors, peripherals and systems, that's not all the company does. The company has had a division dedicated to manufacturing products for the server and workstation market segments for quite some time with varied levels of success. This division, however, …
Read More »CES 2023: Acer announces new gaming laptops, monitors, and 3D gaming tech
Like many other brands, Acer has chosen CES 2023 to announce its new gaming laptops powered by the latest generation of hardware. Moreover, it has also introduced two new gaming monitors and a new glass-free 3D mode for compatible displays that promise to deliver a more immersive experience than other …
Read More »CES 2023: Cooler Master introduces new gaming, streaming and PC gear
If there was an award for the company presenting the most products at CES 2023, Cooler Master would probably be nominated. In total, the company is introducing about 50 products, ranging from cases, peripherals, accessories, and PC components to full systems, chairs, and gaming stations. Cooler Master is celebrating its …
Read More »Square Enix VP teases a big Final Fantasy announcement for 2023
Despite its recent focus on NFTs, Square Enix hasn't yet forgotten about traditional gaming. Take the Final Fantasy series, for example. In 2023, we'll get Final Fantasy XVI and hear more about the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but that's not all. According to Yoshinori Kitase, there's also a big announcement …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX reference cards are reportedly facing cooling issues
Recently there have been some reports of overheating RX 7900 XTX graphics cards. After investigation, some believe that the reference design cooler might be faulty. AMD is already aware of the complaints and is asking those affected to contact their support team so they can further investigate the issue. Some …
Read More »Samsung introduces four new ground-breaking monitors at CES 2023
Samsung kicked off its CES announcements this week with the introduction of four new ground-breaking monitors, including the new Odyssey Neo G9, packing a massive 57-inch curved Dual UHD Mini LED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and HDR. Starting with the Odyssey Neo G9, this monitor packs a curved …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti 3DMark results leak
At this point, an imminent launch for the RTX 4070 Ti seems highly likely. We've seen numerous leaks, some of which came from Nvidia's own website. Now, the first 3DMark results for the upcoming GPU have been shared, giving us an early look at how the RTX 4070 Ti stands …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4090 laptop GPU scores higher than a desktop RTX 3090 in Geekbench
Nvidia RTX 40 series laptop GPUs are starting to show up in the Geekbench database. We've already seen an RTX 4060 laptop GPU entry. Today, we've come with another entry, but this time from an RTX 4090 laptop GPU, which outperformed the RTX 3090 desktop card in the same benchmark. …
Read More »Prototype RTX 3070 Ti graphics card with 16GB of VRAM shows up online
Before the RTX 3070 Ti launched, there were rumours that Nvidia would launch a version with 16GB of VRAM. With the RTX 4070 Ti right around the corner, we find it hard to believe Nvidia would still release such a graphics card. However, pictures of a leaked prototype offer evidence …
Read More »Galax introduces its first PSU – the 80 Plus Platinum Hall of Fame GH1300
Galax is mainly known for manufacturing Nvidia-based graphics cards. However, the company is now expanding into the PSU market with the Hall of Fame GH1300, a 1300W ATX 3.0 power supply with 80 Plus Platinum certification. The news was first shared by ITHome (via VideoCardz), which has found multiple listings …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4060 for laptops is reportedly 20% faster than the RTX 3060
Recent rumours have indicated that we'll see the first RTX 40-powered laptops in the new year. With the launch seemingly imminent, benchmark leaks have been occurring, giving us an early look at performance. In a newly leaked 3DMark Time Spy run, we see the RTX 4060 for laptops outperforming its …
Read More »Intel Core i9-13980HX mobile CPU could be almost as fast the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
High-end mobile processors are usually quite fast, sometimes even on par with some desktop chips. However, it's not every day we see a flagship mobile processor standing on par with the rival's top desktop CPU of the same generation. That could be the case with the Intel Core i9-13980HX, which …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti may be 10% cheaper than cancelled RTX 4080 12GB
With the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti coming to replace the cancelled RTX 4080 12GB, many assumed the new GPU would have the same $899 MSRP. Contrary to those expectations, recent reports claim the upcoming GPU will be at least 10% cheaper, depending on the region. According to Moore's Law Is …
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