Lian Li's Digital Expo returns for 2022, with new prototypes and upcoming products to show. At the previous Digital Expo in 2021, we saw the Lancool III case, the V3000+ and the Uni Fan SL120 Infinity fans. For 2022, Lian Li has updates on these products, as well as new …
Read More »Minisforum B550 is a mini-PC an external GPU docking station
Minisforum is back with another mini PC, but this time around, there is a very interesting twist. The new Minisforum B550 system is an AMD-based mini PC, equipped with a Ryzen 5000 CPU or APU, as well as a docking station, so you can run an external GPU for additional …
Read More »Samsung Exynos 2200 is a minor upgrade compared to predecessor
The Samsung Exynos 2200 is coming to smartphones soon, complete with AMD RDNA2 graphics. Unfortunately, preliminary tests show that the chip might not be as impressive as hoped, with just a 5% bump to CPU performance and a 17% bump to GPU performance compared to the Exynos 2100. Samsung announced …
Read More »The M27Q P is Gigabyte’s latest SuperSpeed IPS gaming monitor
Many praised the Gigabyte M27Q gaming monitor for offering fantastic performance at an affordable price. Now, the monitor is back with a panel upgrade, switching from a BGR panel to SuperSpeed IPS. The 27-inch SS IPS panel used in the Gigabyte M27Q P sports 2560×1440 resolution, 165Hz refresh rate (overclocks …
Read More »AMD gains approval for $35 billion Xilinx acquisition
Back in 2020, AMD announced plans to acquire Xilinx in a deal worth roughly $35 billion. Like any major acquisition, the deal was subject to regulatory approval, which was finally granted this week.
Read More »Intel and Nvidia GPUs get massive performance gains in Adobe Premiere Pro 22.2
Adobe has recently released a promising new version of Premiere Pro. Aside from new features, version 22.2 of the popular video editor also brings some major performance improvements to 10-bit HEVC encoding on Intel and Nvidia GPUs. Thanks to the implementation of HEVC 10-bit 4:2:0 hardware encoding on Adobe Premiere …
Read More »Chrono Cross is getting a remaster for Switch, PC, PS4 and Xbox One
For several months now we've been hearing rumours about a Chrono Cross remaster. The game was initially expected to be announced at The Game Awards in December but ultimately ended up being a no-show. Now just a couple of months later, the game has been made official, with Chrono Cross: …
Read More »A new Mario Strikers football game is coming to Nintendo Switch in June
Almost 15 years after Nintendo released the last Mario Strikers game, the company has announced a new entry to the series. Named Mario Strikers Battle League, the new Mario football game will be available in June for the Nintendo Switch. Back in 2005, Nintendo launched the first Mario Strikers for …
Read More »Fractal Design launches new Torrent Compact and Nano cases
After the success of the original Fractal Design Torrent, it's time for the company to launch new variations of the case. This week, Fractal Design is launching the Torrent Compact and the Torrent Nano. Following the trend of other Fractal Design cases, the new Torrent cases were designed so users can …
Read More »AMD “Milan-X” EPYC CPUs with 3D V-Cache overclocked to 4.8 GHz
It seems that it won't take long for AMD to release EPYC processors using 3D V-cache. A Chinese content creator has apparently got his hands on two engineering samples of these and pushed frequencies up to an impressive 4.8GHz. Based on Kenaide's data, the two engineering samples of the Milan-X EPYC …
Read More »MSI has finally launched the MEG Z690 Godlike motherboard
MSI is finally ready to officially announce its flagship Z690 motherboard, the MEG Z690 Godlike. As the leaked images showed us, MSI's new E-ATX motherboard will feature an LCD dashboard, lots of ARGB lighting, and all the bells and whistles you can add to a motherboard. Starting with its aesthetics, …
Read More »Nvidia MX550 laptop GPU benchmarked
Nvidia hasn't forgotten the MX series of mobile GPUs. Late last year, the chip manufacturer announced it would launch two new MX500 GPUs, the MX550 and the MX570. Unfortunately, we still don't have any benchmark results of the latter, but the former has already been spotted on the PassMark database. …
Read More »G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 memory sets new world record at 9560 Mbps
Overclockers just keep breaking the DDR5 memory frequency world record. As of now, Lupin_No_Musume is the record holder for the fastest DDR5 memory, scoring a whopping 9,560 Mbps using a single G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 module under LN2 cooling. The new DDR5 memory world record entry shared by Buildzoid suggests …
Read More »GTA remastered trilogy was a sales hit despite major launch issues
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition didn't have the best launch. Besides the technical issues it presented, data miners discovered unlicensed music, a mod and even developer notes within the game's files. Despite all of that, the game has sold pretty well. Take-Two Interactive has recently shared the latest …
Read More »Apple iPhone SE 3 with 5G to release in March alongside new iPad Air
It has been a long time since Apple revisited the iPhone SE and gave it a much needed upgrade. According to sources this week, we won't be waiting much longer, as Apple will reportedly be launching a new iPhone SE in March, as well as an upgraded iPad Air. In …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6950XT graphics card may have a 2.5GHz boost clock
Recently, rumours have been swirling around a high-end GPU refresh from AMD, currently known as the RX 6950XT. Following on from early reports about the GPU this month, leakers have begun sharing expected specifications, including 350W power draw and a massive 2.5GHz boost clock speed. According to known leaker Greymon55, the …
Read More »Apple to launch first M2 powered MacBook this year
After the success of the Apple M1 and its respective variants, many hope the M2 will also impress. Little is known about the M2's specs at this stage, but we should see it debut later this year, according to the latest reports. According to long-time Apple focused journalist, Mark Gurman …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6950XT tipped for April launch
Not long ago, a prominent AMD leaker claimed that a Radeon RX 6x50XT refresh would be coming this Summer. However, according to a new report from a different source, it seems we may see the first refreshed GPU as early as April, starting with the RX 6950XT. According to Coreteks, …
Read More »Intel’s upcoming Arc A380 desktop GPU is 23% faster than the A370M
Considering how often we're seeing Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs being tested in benchmarks, an official launch shouldn't be too far off. This time around, a leaker found two new benchmark results for the Intel Arc A380 (desktop) and the A370M (mobile) GPUs, giving us an interesting look at performance. Leaker …
Read More »AMD RDNA3 GPUs confirmed to be based on the 5nm and 6nm process nodes
AMD has already confirmed we'll get RDNA3 graphics cards later this year, but we still don't know anything official when it comes to specifications or performance. Slowly but surely, those details are beginning to come to light, with one AMD engineer confirming that the upcoming GPUs will be based on …
Read More »Latest Pixio monitor boasts ultrawide resolution at 144Hz
Pixio is back with a new gaming monitor for 2022, the PXC348C, built to deliver top-end gaming performance at an affordable price. Equipped with a 34-inch curved (1500R) VA panel, the PXC348C has 3440×1440 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT. Contrast is slightly above the average VA panel, with …
Read More »Phil Spencer to receive the D.I.C.E. Lifetime Achievement Award
Phil Spencer, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th annual D.I.C.E. Awards. Todd Howard, director and executive producer at Bethesda Game Studios, will present it to him. From time to time, the AIAS (Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences), the organization behind the …
Read More »Epic filed a trademark for the ‘Epic Games Megaverse’ in late 2021
Like many other gaming companies, Epic Games is also interested in the Metaverse. It even announced it would invest $1 billion to accelerate its vision of the Metaverse, combining its IP with new technology to create new social experiences. Up to now, we didn't have a name for Epic's Metaverse, but …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6500 to launch in May, followed by XT refresh over the Summer
AMD is expected to release its new RDNA 3 graphics later this year, but that isn't stopping the company from launching more graphics cards between now and then. As it seems, the Radeon RX 6500 is coming in just a few months, followed by an RX 6×50 XT refresh a …
Read More »MSI is offering a Dying Light 2 digital copy when buying selected products
With Dying Light 2 Stay Human about to release, MSI decided it was a good idea to bundle the new post-apocalyptic title with selected PC components, systems and peripherals. The promotion began on February 1st and will end by March 5th. You'll be able to redeem a free copy of …
Read More »Sony shipped 17.3 million PlayStation 5 consoles by the end of 2021
It's not news that PlayStation 5 consoles are selling like hotcakes. By the end of July 2021, Sony had already shipped over 10 million units, making it the fastest-selling console ever. Still, the sales numbers didn't stop there, as the Japanese company has now announced that its console has sold …
Read More »MSI enables trial support for AVX-512 on latest MEG Z690 Unify-X BIOS
Just before the Alder Lake-S launch, Intel decided it was best to disable support for AVX-512 and eventually blocked user-made workarounds to re-enable it. Now, some motherboard makers are taking matters into their own hands, with MSI launching a new BIOS with trial support for AVX-512. Xavier Amberger found the …
Read More »Compact 14-inch super-ultrawide portable monitor hits Kickstarter goal
The portable monitor market has been growing in recent years, although most travel-sized displays stick to standard 16:9 aspect ratio. That’s beginning to change, with a new crowdfunding campaign to fund a portable 32:9, super ultrawide portable monitor. Currently undergoing a Kickstarter campaign, the Lukos is a super-ultrawide portable monitor …
Read More »Respawn is preparing to soft launch Apex Legends Mobile in selected countries
We've known Apex Legends is coming to mobile platforms for almost a year, but a specific release date has yet to be announced. However, it shouldn't take long, as Respawn is about to soft launch the mobile title in selected countries. According to Respawn, Apex Legends is soft-launching for Android …
Read More »Craob X prototype aims to be world’s first ‘portless’ Intel Alder Lake laptop
Craob is making some headlines for itself this week after showing off its brand new laptop concept design, the Craob X. This is pitched as an ultra thin and light laptop with absolutely no physical ports, opting to use wireless charging and other wireless accessories for connectivity. According to MyLaptopGuide …
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