During the early stages of the ongoing chip shortage, many claimed things would ease up in 2022. However, semiconductor companies are still struggling to increase capacity, leading Intel's CEO, Pat Gelsinger, to expect the shortage to last into 2024. According to CNBC, Pat Gelsinger believes the chip shortage may last …
Read More »MSI BIOS to unlock BCLK overclocking on Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Despite the lack of official overclocking support, it is possible to BCLK overclock a Ryzen 7 5800X3D. The process isn't as simple as traditional overclocking, and a BIOS update is required to enable it. Now, it appears that MSI will be the first to release the BIOS update, enabling BCLK overclocking on MEG X570 motherboards.
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6750XT benchmark shows performance parity with RX 6700XT
The AMD Radeon RX 6000 series refresh is right around the corner and as a result, we're starting to see the first benchmark results popping up online. Recently, the RX 6750XT was spotted on GFXBench, showing performance parity with its predecessor, the RX 6700XT. First shared by KOMACHI_ENSAKA (via VideoCardz), …
Read More »Intel and Apple will reportedly be the first to use TSMC’s N2 node
TSMC's N2 node is still a few years away from being used for chips in consumer devices, but early reports indicate that the semiconductor already has some major customers lined up. Apparently, Intel and Apple will be the first to adopt the N2 node, followed by other chip makers later …
Read More »Thermalright launches custom frame to stop Intel Alder Lake CPUs from bending
Reviewers and users alike have noticed that the IHS on Intel's 12th Gen Core Alder Lake chips is prone to bending due to pressure from the motherboard's latching system. Intel says this shouldn't be anything to worry about and should not impact performance. However, if you're still concerned, then Thermalright …
Read More »Rumoured Intel Arc A310 desktop GPU to compete with AMD Radeon RX 6400
New rumours about the Intel Arc Alchemist desktop line-up have surfaced, stating which Nvidia and AMD GPUs each A-series GPU will compete with. So far, it seems that Intel has models lined up to compete with everything from the entry-level to more capable gaming GPUs. According to sources on Bilibili …
Read More »Razer revamps Leviathan gaming soundbar
The Razer Leviathan is getting a long-awaited revamp for 2022. The new Leviathan V2 makes some key upgrades, adds RGB lighting, a bigger subwoofer and support for THX Spatial Audio. Razer released the first Leviathan gaming soundbar in 2014. As an 8-year-old product, it was time for an upgrade, leading …
Read More »Nvidia reportedly begins testing flagship “Ada” GPU
With the era of the RTX 30 series cards coming to an end, the next generation of Nvidia GPUs approaches. Rumours have been pointing to late 2022 for the release of the first Ada GPUs, and according to a recent tweet from a known leaker, this date is becoming more …
Read More »The Radeon RX 6400 GPU is no longer OEM exclusive
The RX 6400 has been exclusive to OEMs for a while now, but there have been persistent rumours that we would see the GPU launching for the DIY market eventually. Now, that day has finally come, although launch pricing is far from ideal. The AMD Radeon RX 6400 debuted for …
Read More »iiyama introduces a new 34-inch ultrawide with KVM switch
iiyama's new curved monitor looks to be quite versatile. In addition to the large display area, it also brings a decent refresh rate in a VA panel and pairs a KVM switch, making the new monitor useful for gaming as well as work. The iiyama Prolite XCB3494WQSN has a 34-inch …
Read More »Dell laptop leak reveals six new Alder Lake-HX CPUs
Some early Alder Lake rumours mentioned Intel would release Alder Lake-HX chips with a 55W TDP. Up to now, Intel hasn't announced these processors officially, but a recent Dell leak may have revealed not only their existence, but key specs too. The marketing slides were meant to showcase the new …
Read More »AMD launches Ryzen Pro 6000 CPUs for laptops
This week, AMD revamped its Ryzen Pro line-up of processors for laptops. Like previous Pro series chips, the new Ryzen Pro 6000 CPUs are aimed at enterprise and business laptops, rather than general consumer or gaming laptops. The Ryzen Pro CPUs offer additional security features. AMD's new Ryzen Pro 6000 …
Read More »AMD RDNA 2 refreshed GPUs may replace existing Radeon RX 6000 models
At this point, we know quite a bit about AMD's upcoming refreshed RX 6000 series GPUs, including specs. It has been assumed that these new GPUs would be sold alongside existing models, but according to new reports, that may not be the case. The news comes from Hassan Mujtaba (via …
Read More »PowerColor RX 6650XT Hellhound to feature 17.5Gbps GDDR6 memory
You must be tired of reading that the Radeon RX 6x50XT cards are soon to come, but the truth is AMD hasn't announced them yet. That, however, hasn't impeded rumours and leaks from spreading, including the latest one, which informs us further about the RX 6650XT SKU. The team at …
Read More »GPU prices continue to drop in April
The GPU market is continuing to recover from inflated prices. For another consecutive month, AMD and Nvidia GPU prices have dropped in Europe, with the average Radeon RX 6000 GPU now selling at 12% above MSRP, while the average Nvidia RTX 30 GPU has dropped to 19% above MSRP. Since …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” processors are already in pre-production
AMD has already stated that the first Zen 4-based chips would release later this year, likely in late Q3 or early Q4. Although we don't have a specific date, it seems things are going as the company planned, as the first pre-production samples are already hitting benchmark databases. The news …
Read More »Locked AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D pushed over 5.1GHz through BCLK overclocking
Many were surprised when AMD announced that the Ryzen 7 5800X3D wouldn't be overclockable. Although users can overclock the infinity fabric and the memory, officially, the chip itself can't be. However, users can bypass this block through BCLK overclocking and we're already starting to see some interesting results. TSAIK (via …
Read More »Intel Raptor Lake-P mobile CPU outperforms the Core i9-12900HK in new benchmark
We've been hearing about Intel's next-gen “Raptor Lake” CPUs for a while now. Raptor Lake will be the follow-up to Alder Lake, making improvements to the new hybrid architecture. We're still months away from the first Raptor Lake processors becoming available, but early samples are starting to pop up in …
Read More »Latest Ryzen Master adds Curve Optimizer for Zen 3 and support for Ryzen 7 5800X3D
The latest version of Ryzen Master introduces support for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor and Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000WX CPUs, but there's more. Ryzen Master now allows users to access Curve Optimizer, meaning users can configure their chip's power curves without going to the BIOS. Curve Optimizer was introduced with the Ryzen 5000 …
Read More »EK launches water blocks for Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti Founders Edition
Recently, EK announced plans for a water block for the Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti Founders Edition, but warned that it will take a little while to get the blocks ready. Now just a couple of weeks later, EK is launching the Quantum Vector FE RTX 3090 Ti D-RGB waterblocks and …
Read More »Intel Arc A770 desktop GPU spotted running at 2.4GHz
The Intel Arc A770 GPU has been recently spotted on the Geekbench database for the first time. Interestingly, this points to a clock speed of 2.4GHz, unfortunately, some of the other performance numbers weren't quite as impressive. The Arc A770 entry was spotted by Benchleaks, marking the debut of the …
Read More »No More Heroes III is coming to PC, Xbox and PlayStation this year
After a year or so of Switch exclusivity, No More Heroes III is officially heading to other platforms. Later this year, the game will land on PC, as well as Xbox and PlayStation consoles, offering improved visuals, better frame rates and faster loading times. If you have experienced the first …
Read More »CPU-Z update adds preliminary support for various unreleased Intel and AMD products
A new version of CPU-Z was recently released, bringing preliminary support for Intel's upcoming CPU and GPUs. The update also added support for quite a number of AMD APUs that have yet to be announced and Zhaoxin's first discrete GPU. Typically, developers provide software developers with information about their new …
Read More »AM5 motherboards may run new CPUs at 1.5V
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D marks the end of the AM4 era and the start of a new one. From now on, AMD will focus on the AM5 platform, which is expected to bring many new features, technologies and intricacies. Things will definitely change with the new platform, and according to …
Read More »Custom RX 6950XT GPUs will cost almost as much as an RTX 3090 Ti at some retailers
The first retail listings for the Radeon RX 6950XT have just gone live, and as it seems, they will be quite expensive. Based on two listings from Australian retailers, the Radeon RX 6950XT will cost about the same as the RTX 3090 Ti. The Radeon RX 6950XT listings spotted by …
Read More »Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake delay may hurt GPU prices
The Ethereum blockchain is considered one of the main culprits behind the recent state of the GPU market. Generally speaking, GPU prices increase when Ethereum's value increases. However, moving the blockchain from a Proof-of-Work (mining) to Proof-of-Stake (staking) should end the influence over the market. Unfortunately, the switch to proof-of-stake …
Read More »AMD wants to ‘make a big splash’ with its DDR5 memory overclocking capabilities
The industry is still in a transition period, as platforms begin to shift from DDR4 to DDR5 memory. With AMD's upcoming Zen 4 CPUs, the company wants to 'make a big splash' with DDR5 memory overclocking...
Read More »Disabling Dynamic Tuning on Intel Arc A350M increases performance significantly
Currently, Intel Arc powered laptops are few and far between, but slowly, these new mobile GPUs are making their way into the hands of reviewers. Some early results for the Arc A350M have been somewhat disappointing, but it turns out that early testers may have been limiting performance. After retesting …
Read More »Razer and Lambda team up for ‘Tensorbook’ portable workstation
Razer has been a key player in the high-end laptop market for years now, with each Razer Blade offering great performance for gaming and professional tasks. Now, Razer is looking to tackle a new market – workstations. Teaming up with deep learning specialists, Lambda, Razer has created the “world's most …
Read More »MSI CoreLiquid AIO CPU coolers will support AMD’s AM5 socket
The first AMD AM5-compatible processors should be coming later this year, and CPU cooler makers are already preparing for the change. This week, MSI announced that its CoreLiquid CPU coolers will support the upcoming AM5 socket. MSI isn't the first company stating that its cooler will support the new AMD …
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