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Read More »PSVR Spotlight goes live but don’t expect PS5 related news
Earlier today, Sony kicked off the PlayStation VR Spotlight event, which will involve new VR game announcements and updates to existing PSVR titles over the next week. At this point with PS5 on the horizon, any time new game announcements are being made, there is going to be some next-gen …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3080 offers 68% more CUDA and OpenCL performance than the RTX 2080 Super
The first benchmarks after the announcement of the RTX 30 series graphics cards have surfaced. The first graphics card to get tested was the RTX 3080 on the Compubench test suite, checking how well the card performs in the CUDA and OpenCL tests. The info page shows us that the graphics …
Read More »Intel Jasper Lake lineup leaks ahead of apparent early 2021 launch
Allegedly set to release in Q1 2021, Intel Jasper Lake is the successor to the low-power Gemini Lake architecture. Intel Jasper Lake is Intel's upcoming processor architecture aimed at entry-level laptops and mini desktops, and it will be using the Tremont core architecture. Through the use of the Tremont architecture, …
Read More »AMD set to fight Nvidia RTX 30 series with aggressively priced 16GB graphics cards
With so much buzz surrounding Nvidia's RTX 30 series launch, it was only a matter of time before we started hearing about AMD's competing launch. The long awaited 'Big Navi' is rumoured to be on the way with aggressive pricing to compete with Nvidia.
Read More »EVGA launches the Z490 Dark KINGPIN Edition motherboard for enthusiast overclockers
Named after the famous overclocker Vince “K|NGP|N” Lucido, the Z490 Dark K|NGP|N edition is the latest addition to EVGA motherboard portfolio. Aimed at the overclocking aficionados, this motherboard's set of features will allow users to “pull every last ounce of performance from the new 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs”. The Z490 Dark K|NGP|N edition …
Read More »EKWB confirms that the RTX 3080 and 3090 share the same reference board design
EKWB has announced that water blocks for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 and 3090 will be available at launch. The company stated that the water blocks will work on both GPUs, confirming indirectly that these two share the same reference board design. During Nvidia's announcement of the RTX 30 series, …
Read More »Talking RTX 3000! New Cooler, Ampere Architecture, Performance and More…
Today Dominic sits down and has a discussion about the new RTX 3000 series of GPUs. We've learnt a few things since the unveiling event on Tuesday which we go over in this video, while Dominic also has a few questions about these new graphics cards...
Read More »MSI begins rolling out BIOS update for AMD 500 series motherboards
If you currently own an MSI X570, B550 or A520 motherboard, then you might want to check out the latest BIOS update. The new update is available now across MSI's stack of current-gen AMD motherboards, improving memory overclocking and solving a couple of lingering issues. The Combo PI V2 1.0.8.1 …
Read More »Cooler Master launches trio of MasterLiquid Mirror AIO liquid coolers
Cooler Master is back this week with new additions to the MasterLiquid lineup of all-in-one liquid coolers. The new MasterLiquid ML240, ML280 and ML360 Mirror are equipped with “infinity mirror” ARGB, as well as enhanced performance and an easier installation method. The MasterLiquid Mirror series spans from 240mm radiators up …
Read More »be quiet! announces the Silent Base 802 case alongside two new coolers
This week, be quiet! held a virtual event announcing three new launches coming before the end of the year. This includes a white version of the Shadow Rock 3 CPU cooler, a new AIO water cooler with a decoupled pump design and the Silent Base 802 chassis. Starting with the Shadow …
Read More »Check out an RTX 3080 VS RTX 2080Ti benchmark in DOOM Eternal
We're still a couple of weeks away from a full launch and reviews, but for now, we have an early look at how the RTX 3080 stacks up against the RTX 2080Ti in DOOM Eternal - all running at 4K with maximum graphics settings.
Read More »WD My Passport SSD 1TB Review
It's a 1TB external NVMe SSD, using a USB 3.2 Gen2 interface - worth almost £225?
Read More »Western Digital announces the new G-Technology ArmorLock encrypted NVMe SSD
Western Digital has announced the ArmorLock Security Platform, a “next-gen” security system for data storage. The first storage solution to feature this technology will be the new G-Technology ArmorLock encrypted NVMe SSD, a portable drive for data storage for those who want to secure their content on-the-go. Much of the …
Read More »Lenovo lists NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 SUPER and RTX 3070Ti
While updating its T5 and T7 gaming desktops specifications, Lenovo listed two new GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards: RTX 3070 Super and RTX 3070 Ti. As per the listings, the RTX 3070 Super will come with 8Gb of GDDR6 memory, while the 3070Ti will come with a whopping 16GB …
Read More »RTX 30 series launch bundle includes Watch Dogs: Legion and GeForce Now membership
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series is hitting the market in just a couple of weeks and early adopters can expect some freebies. At launch, the RTX 3090, RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 will be launching with a bundle, packaging in Watch Dogs: Legion – one of this holiday's ray-tracing …
Read More »MSI to launch ‘Miner’ graphics cards based on Nvidia Turing and AMD RDNA chips
The next generation of Nvidia RTX graphics cards are about to be ushered in, which means manufacturers are going to be looking at ways to shift any remaining RTX 20 series stock they have left. In MSI's case, it looks like the company will be repackaging some of its Turing …
Read More »Oculus VR hardware sales reportedly paused in Germany
Virtual Reality enthusiasts in Germany might have a difficult time getting hold of any Oculus hardware for a little while. This week, it was reported that Facebook is pausing sales of Oculus Hardware in Germany due to ongoing talks with local regulator officials. German outlet, Heise.de, received an official statement …
Read More »Intel officially announces 11th Gen Core mobile processors
Today, Intel is launching its first Tiger Lake CPUs. Built to be the best option for thin and light laptops, Intel's 11 Gen Core processors are the first to debut Intel Xe graphics and will appear in more than 150 laptop designs. Intel's latest generation of mobile PC processors promise …
Read More »GeForce RTX 30 series: custom-cooled AiB graphics cards announced
Yesterday, Nvidia officially revealed the RTX 30 series of graphics cards, including the RTX 3090, RTX 3080 and RTX 3070. All three GPUs are coming over the next two months and as you would expect, board partners have already prepared their own custom-cooled solutions to try and improve on Nvidia's reference design. In this post, we'll be breaking down a slew of announced custom-cooled RTX 30 GPUs from a range of AiBs.
Read More »Videos show Intel Core i7-1185G7 outperforming the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
Two videos comparing the Intel Core i7-1185G7 to the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U have surfaced. The first video is focused on gaming with each processor using their respective iGPU, while the second one is focused on comparing performance in productivity and professional applications. The videos have since been removed due to a …
Read More »Sabrent releases the Rocket 4 Plus PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
Recently Samsung announced what many thought to be the fastest PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD on the market. Unfortunately for Samsung, the 980 Pro seems to have already been beaten by the Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus. The Rocket 4 Plus is a PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD that uses the most recent version of …
Read More »Asus announces its GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards
Asus is set to launch six new RTX 30 series graphics cards. The ROG Strix and ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090, GeForce RTX 3080, ROG Strix and ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 models come with improved cooling systems, PCBs, and power design to “complement the new Nvidia Ampere architecture”. Featuring 2nd …
Read More »UK/EU pricing confirmed for RTX 3000 series
Earlier today, Nvidia's RTX 3000 series graphics cards were finally announced, after months of rumours and leaks. During the livestream event, pricing was only given in US dollars – starting from $499 for the RTX 3070 – but we now have official UK and EU pricing. Cutting right to the …
Read More »NVIDIA officially announces RTX 3090, RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 graphics cards
The day has finally arrived - Nvidia has officially revealed the RTX 3090, RTX 3080 and RTX 3070, with prices starting at $499.
Read More »When and where to watch today’s GeForce Special Event
The big day has finally arrived - the GeForce Special Event is happening in just a few hours. Here are all the details on when and where to catch the RTX 3000 unveiling live.
Read More »Apple rumoured to release 5nm GPUs by 2H 2021
Apple isn't just making its own CPUs now, it is working on GPUs for Macs too - utilising TSMC's 5nm process node.
Read More »Samsung details the 980 Pro NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Samsung is about to launch the successor to the 970 Pro. Available in 250GB, 500GB, and 1TB storage capacities, the Samsung 980 Pro will use PCIe Gen4 x4 and NVMe 1.3c interfaces to offer transfer speeds that double what we can expect from PCIe Gen3 SSDs, while also being backwards-compatible …
Read More »AMD launches the Radeon RX 5300 graphics card with 3GB of GDDR6 memory
AMD has just launched the Radeon RX 5300 out of nowhere. Ready to set the “new standard for entry-level 1080p gaming”, the Radeon RX 5300 is the direct rival to Nvidia GeForce 1650. This graphics card is powered by 7nm RDNA architecture and features the Navi 14 GPU paired with …
Read More »Zotac and Gainward GeForce RTX 3090 and 3080 graphics cards pictured
More RTX 3000 GPU leaks continue to roll in, this time focusing on custom-cooled editions from Zotac and Gainward.
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