To overclock the Intel Core i9-13900KF, you would think that a Z690/790 motherboard would be necessary. However, some B660 motherboards can also do it via BCLK, as proven earlier this year. These boards were already used to overclock 12th Gen Core chips, and now we have confirmation that you should …
Read More »Microsoft confirms DirectStorage 1.1 is coming soon
DirectStogage 1.0 was released some months ago, introducing the ability to speed up loading times by accessing assets quicker. However, other interesting features are coming with more recent versions, namely the 1.1 feature update. Microsoft stated that this version will be accessible to developers by the end of 2022, so …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile series to also include Zen 3 and Zen 4-based CPUs
There have been hints that AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile CPUs would feature Zen 4 (Ryzen 7x4x) and Zen 2 (Ryzen 7x2x) chips. Now, a new benchmark entry suggests the upcoming laptop CPU range will also include some Zen 3-based processors. The SiSoftware Sandra entry spotted by @momomo_us shows us a …
Read More »Nvidia removes Lite Hash Rate limiter with its latest graphics driver
Nvidia introduced the hash rate limiter during the RTX 30 series life cycle in an effort to discourage purchases from crypto miners and get more stock into the hands of gamers. Now, Nvidia seems to be dropping the hash rate limiter, with the latest drivers unlocking mining performance on all …
Read More »Upcoming AMD Navi 31 GPU to make the jump to DisplayPort 2.1
While previous rumours have claimed that AMD's upcoming Navi 31 GPU will utilise DisplayPort 2.0, newer reports suggest AMD is going a step further. According to multiple sources, the Navi 31 GPU will be upgraded to DisplayPort 2.1, an upcoming version of the standard, which could provide an advantage compared …
Read More »Nvidia introduces ‘Verified Priority Access’ queue system for RTX 4090 Founders Edition purchases
The RTX 4090 offers incredible performance, but it comes at a significant cost. Still, there are many willing to pay the price and we are already seeing Founders Edition cards swiftly selling out. To help with this, Nvidia is introducing a new ‘priority access' queue system for buyers, so you …
Read More »ASRock introduces its Arc A700 series graphics card line-up
Now that the Intel Arc A700 series has officially launched, third-party partners like ASRock can introduce their custom solutions to the public. For now, there's only an Arc A750 model and another for the 8GB variant of the A770, but an A770 with 16GB of memory should come at a …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest graphics driver increases performance in DX12 games by up to 24%
This week's Nvidia graphics driver update not only adds support for the RTX 4090, but also makes some new optimisations, improving DX12 performance for RTX 30 series GPUs by up to 24 percent. While a lot of games still offer a DX11 version, the majority of titles now support DX12. …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4080 16GB is up to 30% faster than the 12GB variant
Nvidia shared official performance figures for the two upcoming RTX 4080 GPUs. As expected, the 16GB model will be considerably faster than the 12GB variant. However, the 24-30% performance gap is more than their names suggest. Based on Nvidia's official performance charts, the Nvidia RTX 4080 16GB is considerably faster …
Read More »Acer, Lenovo and Asus release the first “gaming Chromebooks”
Chromebooks are not particularly good as gaming platforms, but the evolution of cloud gaming has made it possible to play games almost anywhere, including on these laptops. With that in mind, Chromebook manufacturers like Acer, Lenovo and Asus have designed their first “gaming Chromebooks”. Unlike other laptops, “gaming Chromebooks” focus …
Read More »Nvidia announces the next games to receive Nvidia DLSS 3 support
DLSS 3 will debut this week alongside Nvidia's new flagship RTX 4090 graphics card. The rollout for DLSS 3 support will kick off swiftly too, with several games set to update this month, with many more to come in subsequent waves. This week, Nvidia announced the first titles to get …
Read More »AMD is giving away Uncharted with Ryzen 5000 CPUs
AMD's Ryzen 7000 series was released two weeks ago, but AMD hasn't yet abandoned its predecessor. The Ryzen 5000 series chips are still pretty decent, especially considering they are cheaper than ever. Now, AMD is adding more value to these CPUs by bundling them with the upcoming PC version of …
Read More »Intel Core i3-13100 appears on CPU-Z Validator
The Intel 13th Gen Core chips will soon be available for everyone, but that only includes the “K” and “KF models”. The non-K/KF SKUs should release in H1 2022. Leaks claim that we will get Core i9, i7, and i5 chips, but news has been quiet on the Core i3 …
Read More »Square Enix Montréal is now named Studio Onoma
Considering Square Enix Montréal has been acquired by Embracer Group, it only makes sense to change the studio's name. From now on, the developer will be known as Studio Onoma, but the name change won't take away any of its previous work. For anyone trying to make sense of the …
Read More »Document shows Xbox Game Pass generated close to three billion dollars in 2021
Microsoft was never precise regarding how much money they make from Game Pass. We learned earlier this year that the service has roughly 25 million subscribers. Still, the various subscription models (including trials) make it hard to pinpoint an estimation of how much it generates over a year. Fortunately for …
Read More »You can save up to £900 on an MSI laptop during Amazon Prime Day
It is officially Amazon Prime Day, making today a great time to shop around for new tech deals. MSI has gone all out for the occasion, slashing prices across its range of laptops, targeting everything from ultrabooks and general-purpose laptops to powerful portable gaming machines. The Amazon Prime deals on …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4090 spotted running at 3.2GHz clock speed and 25Gbps memory clock
The Nvidia RTX 4090 isn't out yet, but some are lucky enough to have their hands on the new graphics card already. Previous reports have shown users pushing the GPU clock speed to 3GHz and 3.1GHz, but the current record sits at over 3.2GHz. Twitter user @wxnod shared a screenshot …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3060 and 3060 Ti with GDDR6X memory spotted at retailers
With no sight of any mid-range RTX 40 series card, it seems the GPU manufacturer will revamp its current-gen RTX 3060 series with GDDR6X memory, matching a rumour we've previously reported. According to the rumoured spec sheet, everything else remains untouched. The first graphics card to be spotted with GDDR6X …
Read More »Intel Alder Lake BIOS source code leaks
Somehow, it looks like Intel's source code for Alder Lake has leaked online. The 12th Gen CPUs launched in late 2021 and now, someone has reportedly got their hands on the source code to Intel's BIOS, weighing in at about 6GB. The leak was first reported by vx-underground, which claims …
Read More »Leaked AMD roadmap confirms Ryzen 7000X3D chips, new Threadripper in mid-2023
An AMD desktop roadmap destined for partners seems to have leaked online, giving us some details regarding what the red team will launch next year. Besides confirming the existence of the Ryzen 7000X3D, it also shows that the Threadripper series will get a successor in mid-2023. The AMD roadmap leaked …
Read More »First Intel Core i9-13900KS CPU-Z benchmark shows impressive single-core performance
Soon after announcing the initial line-up of 13th Gen Core chips, Intel introduced an even more powerful CPU. Coming in early 2023, the Core i9-13900KS will be the world's first 6GHz processor. Intel didn't share much more than that, but the first CPU-Z benchmarks have just emerged on Chinese social …
Read More »Intel details entry-level Arc A310 desktop GPU specs
Besides announcing the Arc A770 and A750 GPUs, both launching on October 12th, Intel has also given us a brief look at its upcoming entry-level GPU, the Arc A310. Based on its specifications, don't expect it to do battle with any of Nvidia or AMD's mid to high-end GPUs. However, …
Read More »Intel Arc A750 will release alongside the A770 on October 12th
It looks like the Arc A770 isn't hitting the market alone. The Intel Arc A750 GPU is also set to release on October 12th, starting at $289. At this price, it will be cheaper than the RTX 3060, and according to Intel's performance figures at least, it will be very …
Read More »Google Stadia is shutting down after three years
Awkwardly after announcing a UI overhaul and the next batch of Stadia Pro games yesterday, Google also announced that it is completely shutting down the service. Just three years after launching, Stadia will go offline in January 2023, and Google is going to refund all hardware and software purchases. According …
Read More »Intel XeSS is now available in Shadow of Tomb Raider and Death Stranding
Intel XeSS is finally here, and we already have two games supporting it. The first two titles to support Intel's upscaling technique are Death Stranding and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. There are even measurements of the latter running on the different XeSS modes using a Radeon RX 6800 XT. …
Read More »First Raptor Lake H listings show 5.3GHz boost speeds for laptops
Intel Raptor Lake desktop chips have just been officially announced, but the mobile counterparts have yet to be shown to the public. That, however, doesn't mean that other parties don't have access to them, as you can see by the first Geekbench entries of the upcoming 13th Gen Core mobile …
Read More »Xbox launches new Mineral Camo wireless controller alongside Razer’s matching charging stand
Xbox has just released a new colour option for the Xbox wireless controller. The new colour named Mineral Camo is the fourth out of the camo series, which already includes Night Ops Camo, Arctic Camo and Daystrike Camo. In addition, Razer is also launching a matching charging stand. The new …
Read More »Asus, EVGA, MSI, Gigabyte and NZXT unveil Intel Z790 motherboards
A new generation of Intel processors is upon us, and with it, there are a ton of new motherboards ready to be paired with the latest CPUs. MSI, Asus, Gigabyte, NZXT, and EVGA have introduced new products, giving plenty of options for choosing the perfect motherboard for your system. All …
Read More »Google Play Games PC beta goes live in limited region test
Back in March, Google announced the Google Play Games PC beta, a new app to bring Android games to PC. The beta is now finally going live, but access is limited to just a handful of countries. With Google Play Games, PC gamers have an official way to access Android …
Read More »Nvidia is giving away RTX 4090 graphics cards with a Cyberpunk-themed backplate
Nvidia is once again partnering with CD Projekt Red to design a special edition graphics card. This time, Nvidia will be giving away a Cyberpunk-themed RTX 4090 with a custom ‘Samurai' backplate. The limited edition graphics card has the same design as the Founders Edition model. However, instead of the …
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