GPU prices are still far from returning to normal and it looks like soon we'll see another shift. According to a new report, some MSI RTX 30 series GPUs are about to get a bit cheaper, while some Sapphire RX 6000 GPUs are going to get a price increase. In …
Read More »NZXT’s latest CRFT collection case is inspired by Cyberpunk 2077
Over the last few years, NZXT has been adding to its CRFT case collection with limited edition, themed cases inspired by some of the biggest games. To cap off 2021, NZXT has revealed its latest CRFT case – a Cyberpunk 2077 themed H710i. Looking at the case, it is clear …
Read More »PowerColor partners with Ducky to launch its first keyboard
PowerColor is best known for its graphics cards, including the popular Red Devil series of AMD Radeon GPUs. Soon, the company will be expanding beyond components, starting with keyboards, thanks to a new partnership with Ducky. Featuring a black and red theme and lettering inspired by Taiwanese street artist, Seazk, the …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 2060 12GB GPU stock to improve later this year through early 2022
Earlier this month, the RTX 2060 12GB launched, bringing back the Turing GPU to help alleviate the current GPU shortage. Unfortunately, supply has been almost non-existent, but Nvidia says the situation will improve later this month and in early 2022. The Nvidia RTX 2060 12GB has been officially available since …
Read More »AMD rumoured to be working on ‘RX 6000S’ GPU refresh
Recent reports have suggested that we may see a Radeon RX 6000 series refresh using the TSMC N6 node. According to reports, this won't impact desktop GPUs, and will instead focus on mobile GPUs, with a new series called ‘Radeon RX 6000S'. As reported by VideoCardz, not all Radeon RX …
Read More »New RTX 30 series GPUs tipped to launch throughout January
In recent months, there have been a ton of rumours around Nvidia's plans for early 2022, with sources claiming that we'll see several new RTX 30 series graphics cards. Now, we seem to have release dates for three of them, with the RTX 3050, RTX 3070 Ti 16GB, RTX 3090 …
Read More »Rising component costs lead to motherboard price surge
With the launch of Intel Z690 motherboards, many of us were taken aback by the price increases seen across all vendors. Now, we're starting to learn what led to the pricing surge – and the ongoing chip shortage isn't the only culprit, as there has also been a rising cost …
Read More »AMD might turn to Samsung to produce 4nm-based CPUs and GPUs
At the moment, AMD's main foundry is TSMC, but it seems the chipmaker is planning to outsource part of its chip production to another foundry. According to researchers at J. P. Morgan, AMD might turn to Samsung to produce 4nm chips to power Chromebooks. In addition, AMD might also use …
Read More »Huawei developing 5nm-based Kirin processor for laptops
It seems that AMD and Intel aren't the only ones preparing to launch new laptop processors. According to a recent report, Huawei is also developing new Kirin processors to power its new laptops. According to MyDrivers (via Tom's Hardware), Huawei will use a 5nm-based Kirin processor in the company's upcoming Dyna Cloud …
Read More »Upcoming 10-core Intel Alder Lake laptop CPU benchmarked
We're still a little while away from the launch of Intel 12th Gen Core mobile processors, but benchmarks are beginning to pop up. This time around, we have some early performance numbers for the Core i7-12650H, which will be a 10-core CPU destined for new gaming laptops in 2022. According …
Read More »Unannounced RTX 30 refresh GPUs and RX 6500 XT appear in EEC listings
Recent rumours have suggested that we are going to see refreshed versions of the RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 Ti with more VRAM in early 2022, and AMD is rumoured to be launching its entry-level RX 6000 GPUs in a similar timeframe. Now, signs are pointing towards this being true, …
Read More »AOC goes big with 43-inch 4K monitor with DisplayHDR 1000
This week, the AOC G4309VX/D monitor was revealed, complete with a 43-inch 4K panel with DisplayHDR 1000 certification and 144Hz refresh rate. This is a 43-inch VA panel, capable of 4K resolution at 144Hz with a 1ms response time. This monitor has also been DisplayHDR 1000 certified, putting it in …
Read More »MSI’s Z690 Godlike motherboard may also come with DDR5 memory and AIO cooler
MSI's upcoming flagship MEG Z690 Godlike motherboard isn't out yet, but someone appears to have got hold of one early. Through photos of the packaging, it seems that MSI will be bundling this motherboard with a Kingston Fury DDR5-6000 memory kit, and an MSI S360 AIO liquid cooler. MSI's motherboard …
Read More »Intel H670, B660 and H610 motherboard details leak
Intel is expected to unveil its mid-range and entry-level 600-series motherboards at CES 2022, but leakers already seem to have some of the details. This week, specifications for the upcoming H670, B660 and H610 chipsets were revealed. Twitter leaker @momomo_us has posted new details on Intel's upcoming motherboards, which will …
Read More »Leak reveals MSI B660 motherboards and pricing
Details on upcoming B660 motherboards are still somewhat scarce, with little officially known about the upcoming mid-range options for those looking to build an Intel 12th Gen PC. We may now have a rough idea on pricing though, as MSI's B660 motherboard line-up has leaked. Twitter leaker, @g01d3nm4ng0 (via Wccftech), has …
Read More »Intel 24C/32T Raptor Lake processor emerges in early benchmark
Intel's 12th Gen Core “Alder Lake” processors have only been out for a month, but we're already starting to see benchmarks for next-generation “Raptor Lake” CPUs. This time around, an alleged 24C/32T 13th Gen Core processor has been spotted in a benchmark database. The benchmark result was found by @KOMACHI_ENSAKA …
Read More »Apple reveals this year’s best App Store games and apps
Each year, thousands of apps release on the iOS App Store, garnering hundreds of millions of downloads across the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV user base. As 2021 comes to a close, Apple has revealed the top apps on the App Store in 2021, focusing primarily on games that …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT and RX 6400 rumoured for Q1 2022
It seems we won't have to wait much longer to see AMD's entry-level graphics cards hit the shelves. According to reports this week, the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT will launch in mid-January, while the RX 6400 is set for March. The report comes from a Bilibili user (via El Chapuzas Informatico), …
Read More »Nvidia reportedly launching RTX 3050 for desktop in January
The first quarter of 2022 is building up to be quite interesting for gamers on a tighter budget. Besides the new entry-level Radeon graphics cards, Nvidia is also reportedly launching the RTX 3050 for desktop during this same period, more specifically on January 27th. That's according to @hongxing2020, a new leaker …
Read More »Intel and AMD CES 2022 keynotes scheduled for January 4th
As you might know, CES 2022 is right around the corner, and we expect major announcements. CES 2022 will be kicking off with two major keynotes, one from Intel and another from AMD, during which we expect to see new CPU and GPU announcements. According to Andreas Schilling, AMD will …
Read More »Qualcomm’s new G3x Snapdragon will power next-gen gaming handhelds
Qualcomm is developing a new compute platform for the next generation of handheld gaming devices. The Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 has been announced this week and is already available as a developer kit, designed in partnership with Razer. Whether you want to play an Android game or stream a PC …
Read More »Specs for upcoming Intel and Nvidia entry-level GPUs have leaked
We've seen an increasing number of leaks and rumours around the entry-level desktop graphics card market recently. At this point, AMD has the RX 6500 XT and RX 6400 lined up, while Intel has its upcoming Arc Alchemist 128EU GPU, and Nvidia appears to be preparing a desktop version of …
Read More »Qualcomm introduces new Snapdragon chips for laptops
Besides its new SoC for the phone market, Qualcomm is also developing new solutions for the laptop segment, namely the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 and 7c+ Gen 3. Both are targeted at Windows-on-ARM laptops, but the former will be used on flagship devices, while the latter is aimed at entry-level …
Read More »Intel Core i3-12100 beats the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X in early benchmarks
While we wait for Intel to announce 12th Gen Core non-K desktop CPUs, some people are getting their hands on early samples. The latest unreleased Intel processor to fall into the hands of a reviewer was the Core i3-12100, and looking at the benchmarks, it seems to offer better performance …
Read More »Seagate launches Exos and IronWolf 20TB HDDs
We are deep in the era of SSDs, but in scenarios where storage space is more important than performance, HDDs still make sense. With that in mind, we still see companies like Seagate pushing the boundaries of mass HDD storage. The company's latest launch includes two 20TB hard drives, one …
Read More »Nvidia confirms new RTX 2060 12GB launching this month
After months of rumours and speculation, Nvidia has now confirmed the RTX 2060 12GB. This new SKU includes extra CUDA cores and more memory compared to the original RTX 2060, which should bring a small bump in performance. With the rollout of the new GeForce 497.09 graphics driver, Nvidia confirmed …
Read More »ViewSonic’s launches portable 17-inch display with 144Hz refresh rate
ViewSonic has just introduced a new portable monitor packing gaming-grade specs for taking your setup on the go. The new VX1755 is a portable 17-inch monitor with an excellent 144Hz refresh rate, making it a great pairing when travelling with next-gen consoles, or a gaming laptop/PC. Using a 17.2-inch IPS …
Read More »Qualcomm showcases its new flagship SoC – the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Qualcomm has recently stated it would change the Snapdragon branding and naming scheme, starting with its new flagship SoC. That time has now come, with Qualcomm announcing the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, based on the 4nm process node and using the ARMv9 instruction set. Like many of its predecessors, …
Read More »GTA: The Trilogy physical release delayed as Rockstar works on patches
Following the launch of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition, Rockstar has had to shuffle some resources around to start patching the games and squashing the many bugs present at release. As work on updates is still underway, Rockstar has delayed the physical release of the trilogy for …
Read More »Sapphire is reportedly selling RDNA 2-based crypto mining graphics cards
Sapphire appears to have begun selling dedicated crypto mining graphics cards based on AMD's RDNA 2 architecture. Currently, no such product is listed publicly on Sapphire's website, but Spanish news outlets claim that they do exist, and even have specification sheets and pricing information. According to El Chapuzas Informatico, Sapphire's …
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