Intel will be launching its 13th Gen Core processors later this year and engineering samples are starting to do the rounds. We've already seen some early Core i9 13900K performance results from ES1, which had limited performance. Recently, ES3 has appeared, bringing boost clock speeds up to 5.5GHz. Chiphell user …
Read More »Latest ASRock 600-series motherboards introduce support for Intel ‘Raptor Lake’
We've been expecting that 600 series motherboards will support Intel's upcoming 13th Gen ‘Raptor Lake' desktop processors, and now, it looks like vendors are preparing. ASRock appears to be the first motherboard vendor to roll out a BIOS with 13th Gen Core processor support for most of its 600-series line-up. …
Read More »New Intel Arc Pro GPUs appear in benchmark database
Aside from mainstream and gaming graphics cards, Intel is also working on workstation-grade Arc Alchemist GPUs. These graphics cards have not been officially announced, but there is plenty of evidence that they exist, including new entries on benchmark databases specifically unmasking the Intel Arc Pro A40 and Arc Pro A50 …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile processors to pack up to 16 cores and +5GHz clock speeds
The Ryzen 7000 mobile series is still months from release, but leaks are starting to come through, giving us an early look at what to expect in terms of hardware specs. YouTuber, RedGamingTech, recently received new details on Dragon Range and Phoenix Point processors. The former will be AMD's high-end …
Read More »Nvidia officially launches GeForce GTX 1630
Following on from recent leaks, Nvidia has officially announced the GTX 1630. The new entry-level GPU is already available in numerous designs from board partners, but early pricing leaves a lot to be desired. Nvidia's announcement confirmed most of the rumours we've been sharing. The new graphics cards will be …
Read More »PS1’s Pac-Man World is getting a remake this year
If you've been longing for a new Pac-Man game, you'll be pleased to know that Bandai Namco will be remaking PS1's Pac-Man World for PC and consoles. Pac-Man World Re-Pac will modernise the classic game with improved visuals and intuitive gameplay. The developer states the remake will be a “modernised …
Read More »Disney sim ‘Dreamlight Valley’ launches in early access this September
While we weren't expecting Disney's upcoming life sim, Dreamlight Valley, until 2023, it seems that Gameloft has instead opted for an early access launch. The game will now be available starting in September, although you'll need to buy the founder's pack or have an Xbox Game Pass subscription in order …
Read More »Apple is preparing ‘a flood’ of new devices to release over the next year
Apple's latest WWDC featured many announcements, but most importantly, it set the foundations for what's to come. Apple hasn't announced its full array of new-generation Macs and other devices just yet, but according to a new report, Apple has a ton coming in the second half of this year, including …
Read More »AMD FSR 2.0 plugin now available for Unreal Engine 4 and Unreal Engine 5
Over the past week, AMD has been particularly focused on its upscaling technology, celebrating the 1-year anniversary of FSR and releasing FSR 2.0's source code. Now, FSR 2.0 is also available as a plugin for both Unreal Engine 4 and Unreal Engine 5, making it easier for developers to implement. …
Read More »Valve engineer warns against Steam Deck SSD mod
Officially, Steam Deck only supports M.2 2230 SSDs, but modders have found a way to use 2242 form factor SSDs inside the portable console. This increases the variety of SSDs you can mount on the console and the storage, as 2242 SSDs tend to come with more. However, modding the console to support such SSDs will shorten its lifespan, according to a Valve engineer.
Read More »Modder brings FSR 2.0 to Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 already supports FSR 1.0 and DLSS 2.0, allowing players to use upscaling to save on performance and increase frame rates. Unfortunately, CD Projekt Red hasn't got around to upgrading to FSR 2.0 yet, but thanks to the efforts of one modder, we can add in the new upscaling …
Read More »Intel reveals Arc A700M GPU benchmark results
The Intel Arc A700 mobile GPUs have not yet released in the west, but they have become available in China recently. Intel shared its own benchmark results, showing A730M and A770M performance in 17 games, complete with comparisons to Nvidia’s equivalent GPUs. The results were first shared by Tom's Hardware, …
Read More »AMD confirms Radeon RX 7000 GPUs will consume more power than previous generation
It's almost guaranteed that the next generation of graphics cards will consume more power. We’ve heard about increased power requirements for Nvidia’s RTX 40 and AMD’s Radeon RX 7000 GPUs through rumours over the last year. Now, AMD has confirmed that we will see power consumption increase. In an interview …
Read More »Intel Core i9-13900 is allegedly 20% faster than the Core i9-12900K
A Chinese reviewer was able to get an engineering sample of the upcoming Intel ‘Raptor Lake' Core i9-13900, allowing them to test the chip well ahead of release. The engineering sample was capped at 3.8GHz, and after testing the Core i9-12900K at the same frequency, the Raptor Lake chip came …
Read More »Rumoured RTX 4090, RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 specs updated
We've been hearing whispers about Nvidia's next-gen RTX 40 series graphics cards for a while now. As we near the expected 2H22 launch, leakers are beginning to share more details, with the latest including specifications for the RTX 4090, RTX 4080 and the RTX 4070. Starting with the RTX 4090, …
Read More »Asus launches first ROG gaming headset with dual-connectivity modes
The Asus ROG Delta S first launched as a wired-only headset, but now, there is a new wireless version, and it might be the best ASUS ROG wireless headset to date, bringing dual wireless connectivity. Coming with a dedicated USB-C 2.4GHz dongle, the Delta S Wireless can be connected to …
Read More »Intel XTU updated with support for upcoming Raptor Lake chips
Intel just launched a new version of its Extreme Tuning Utility overclocking software, and as usual, it also released the update's patch notes. Contrary to most other XTU releases, this one came with a few surprises, as Intel might have revealed some of the OC features coming with Raptor Lake. …
Read More »First independent benchmarks shows Intel Arc A380 losing out to AMD’s RX 6400
This week, the first independent benchmarks for the Intel Arc A380 GPU were published, mostly coming from Chinese media sites. With the desktop graphics card now in the hands of independent reviewers, we have gained some new insight into how the GPU performs, but it isn't entirely good news, as …
Read More »Intel NUC 12 ‘Serpent Canyon’ to include an Arc A770M GPU
If you're looking for a pre-built SFF PC, the upcoming Intel NUC 12 ‘Serpent Canyon' might be perfect for the job. Powered by up to a 12th Gen Core i7 CPU and an Intel Arc A-series mobile GPU, this PC seems to be a compelling solution for gamers looking for …
Read More »Leaked ASRock Z790 and H770 motherboard line-up confirms Raptor Lake DDR4 support
Recently we've heard rumours that Intel is working with motherboard makers to make a bigger push for DDR5 memory adoption with Raptor Lake. However, there will still be a few DDR4 memory motherboard options both in the high-end and mid-range to choose from when the new Z790 and H770 platforms …
Read More »AMD unveils next-gen Ryzen embedded CPUs
AMD is revamping the Ryzen Embedded CPU line-up with four new chips, increasing the core count, improving graphics performance and bringing multi-display compatibility to IoT and edge computing devices. Now with up to four Zen+ cores, eight threads, 2MB of L2 cache, 4MB of L3 cache, and 8x Vega CUs, …
Read More »AMD might still be working on a Navi 3X GPU using an MCM design
AMD has been rumoured to be working on a Navi GPU with an MCM deign for some time now, although some sources ended up contradicting this claim. Now this week, it has been claimed that AMD is still working on a Navi 3X GPU with an MCM design, but it might end up being a high-end workstation GPU, rather than something aimed at the gaming market.
Read More »Microsoft confirms shortage of Xbox controllers due to supply issues
Since launch, Sony and Microsoft have struggled to manufacture enough next-gen consoles to satisfy demand. Microsoft might be heading towards a bigger problem this summer, as the company has confirmed shortages of Xbox controllers. According to VGC, UK retailers such as GAME, Smyths, Argos, Currys and even the official Microsoft …
Read More »16-core Intel Xeon ‘Fishhawk Falls’ CPU emerges in benchmark database
Intel is currently working on revamping its HEDT line-up with a new round of Xeon processors. The next generation of HEDT Xeon chips are codenamed ‘Fishhawk Falls' and now, we're starting to learn more about their planned specifications, with the upcoming Xeon W5-3433 appearing in a benchmark database recently. The …
Read More »Samsung’s new ViewFinity monitors aim to completely eliminate screen glare
After introducing the new ViewFinity S8 monitors at CES 2022, Samsung has finally released them, bringing the world's first UL-verified Glare-Free monitors to the market. Samsung's new S80PB monitors are aimed at creative professionals, consisting of 27- and 32-inch models. The new ViewFinity S8 monitors come with IPS panels with …
Read More »AMD graphics cards are starting to drop below MSRP
After many months of overpriced GPUs, the saga is finally coming to an end. Recently, Nvidia restocked its Founders Edition graphics cards at MSRP here in the UK. Now, it looks like there is also good news for those looking to pick up an AMD GPU, as many models are now being sold for less than MSRP.
Read More »Gigabyte lists various GTX 1630 graphics cards models
Rumours pointed to June 15th for the release of the GTX 1630 GPU, but as you may have noticed, it didn't happen. However, based on the new listings filled by Gigabyte in the EEC database, it seems the new entry-level graphics card will be coming soon. As usual, AIB partners …
Read More »Intel changes listed specifications of the Arc A380 desktop graphics card
Intel has recently published the Arc A380 graphics card specifications on its website, but it seems there were some mistakes. One was in the memory speed, which was listed as 16Gbps. Moreover, Intel also forgot to mention that the new graphics card supports HDMI 2.1. When we first shared the …
Read More »AMD might be working on a new APU for a next-gen Steam Deck
The Steam Deck has just been released, but rumours about its successor are already making the rounds. As per a new report, AMD is already working on a successor to Aerith, the Deck's APU. Assuming the report is accurate, the new chip will be based on the Zen 4 and …
Read More »TSMC introduces new N3/E Finflex nodes and nanosheet-based N2 node
Recently, TSMC held its annual Technology Symposium, revealing the future of process node technology, which will power processors in the generations to come. TSMC had a couple of major advancements to show off, including its new Finflex technology for N3 and N3E, and the new N2 node with new transistor …
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