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.
Read More »Tiger Lake processors spotted showing clock speeds of up to 4.8GHz
The Intel Core i7-1185G7 and Core i5-1135G7 have been spotted in the Geekbench 5 database. Given that Intel is about to launch the Tiger Lake architecture in just four days, it's possible that these specifications are final. Starting with the Intel Core i7-1185G7, @TUM_APISAK shared on Twitter two entries of this processor on …
Read More »AMD Epyc Milan to have a performance increase of 10% to 20% over Epyc Rome
New rumours about AMD Epyc Milan suggest that this architecture will offer a performance bump of up to 20% compared to its predecessor. Other improvements should also come with Epyc Milan, including the reorganisation of the L3 cache on each CCX, and an IPC increase over the Epyc Rome. AMD …
Read More »NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 and 3080 specifications have been leaked
With Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3000 series announcement coming in just a few days, the specifications of the RTX 3090 and 3080 models seem to have been leaked. The source of the leaks also claims that Nvidia will be launching three new GPUs in September and that there will be a second variant of the RTX 3080 coming at a later date.
Read More »Building A Watercooled System – What Could Go Wrong…?
Luke has never built a custom loop before - we throw him in at the deep end
Read More »Intel teases its rebranding ahead of Tiger Lake launch event
With Intel's Tiger Lake launch event coming up soon, the company is sending out more teasers, with the latest revealing a lot of rebranding...
Read More »MSI is about to enter the PSU market with its MPG GF Series power supplies
MSI has announced its first series of power supplies. Named ‘MPG GF', these new power supplies will be available in three models: the A650GF, the A750GF, and the A850GF. Rated with 80Plus Gold efficiency and featuring a modular design, the MPG GF power supplies are aimed at gamers and “support …
Read More »Alphacool’s latest all-in-one liquid cooler is aimed at powerful Mini-ITX builds
Designed specifically for small form factor PCs, the Alphacool Eisbaer LT92 CPU cooler is quite different from other Eisbaer coolers. Featuring a 92mm full copper radiator and a relatively small but powerful pump, the Eisbaer LT92 CPU cooler “offers more than enough power for powerful processors with an appropriate fan”. The 40mm high …
Read More »More RTX 3000 GPU details leak following Nvidia teaser
This week, Nvidia released a video featuring a number of engineers discussing graphics card design. In that video, we got some hints at what the future holds, with confirmation of the 12-pin PCIe connector and the weirdly shaped PCB for the next generation of Founder's Edition GPUs. Beyond that, some additional leaks …
Read More »SkyBox is a credit card-sized wireless SSD with up to 4TB of storage
This week, the SkyBox was announced. This is a small and compact SSD with both wired and wireless connectivity options for streaming and backing up data with universal compatibility for all devices. It also comes in capacities up to 4TB, hitting a range of price points and user needs. The …
Read More »Nvidia teases new graphics cards in new cooler design video
Nvidia is continuing to build up to its big GeForce Special Event this week, this time with a new teaser. In a new video today, Nvidia engineers explain the “remarkable art and science” of modern graphics card design, going over all the steps that go into designing a new GPU …
Read More »be quiet! releases the new Dark Power Pro 12 series of PSUs
be quiet!'s latest addition to its PSU portfolio is the Dark Power Pro 12 series of power supplies. Available in 1200W and 1500W models, the Dark Power Pro 12 power supply is the “most technologically-advanced PSU be quiet! has ever built”. Certified with 80Plus Titanium efficiency, the Dark Power Pro …
Read More »ClockTuner for Ryzen increases efficiency and clock speeds of Zen 2 processors
The creator of DRAM Calculator for Ryzen has launched a new utility called ClockTuner for Ryzen. CTR is a tool that can squeeze extra performance from Zen2 processors by undervolting the highest quality CCXs in your processor individually.
Read More »MSI registers 29 new Nvidia graphics cards
MSI has listed 29 new Nvidia graphics card in the EEC database. The listing doesn't clearly name these graphics cards, but based on timing, it would appear that these will be MSI's custom versions of the upcoming Nvidia RTX 3000 series, which is due to be announced next week. With …
Read More »Oculus Connect rebranded to Facebook Connect; event date announced
Recently, Oculus announced that use of its VR devices would soon require a Facebook account, in a move intended to bring the Oculus brand and its owner – Facebook – closer together. Now, the VR manufacturer’s annual ‘Oculus Connect’ event has been rebranded to Facebook Connect, with the next event …
Read More »Nvidia announces GeForce MX450 GPU for laptops
We weren't expecting any Nvidia GPU announcements to hit our inbox for another week but today we got a surprise addition to the GeForce mobile GPU line-up. Today, Nvidia has announced the GeForce MX450. It might not be a next-gen RTX GPU, but the MX 450 includes support for PCI …
Read More »Corsair launches new Hydro X Series liquid cooling starter kits
Last year, Corsair entered the custom liquid cooling market with Hydro X, a full lineup of custom liquid cooling gear, all available separately. This year, Corsair made upgrading to a DIY liquid cooling loop even easier by packaging together Hydro X kits, each containing everything needed to liquid cool your …
Read More »Leo Says Ep.50 – Intel Hot ‘n’ Spicy!
Today we are back and pleased to hit the 50-episode milestone for Leo Says! In this Half-Century special, Leo is one again looking closely at Intel and the latest news surrounding the company. There's more discussion about Xe GPUs, Ponte Vecchio, and a look ahead to both Alder Lake and Tiger Lake CPUs...
Read More »New video shows that overclocking is possible on A520 motherboards
Despite AMD stating that there was no support for CPU overclocking on A520 motherboards, it seems that a workaround has been found - at least on Gigabyte A520 motherboards.
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3090 pictured, RTX 3000 series prices leak
New images of the reported Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 have been posted online alongside the reported prices of each of the remaining models of the RTX 3000 series. The photos posted by @GarnetSunset shows the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Edition side-by-side with an Nvidia RTX 2080Ti Founders Edition. From what we've seen …
Read More »Seasonic to launch 12-pin connector for the Nvidia RTX 3000 series
We have previously covered the possibility of Nvidia introducing a new 12-pin connector with its upcoming next-gen graphics cards. Now, Seasonic has confirmed that the 12-pin connector will power the RTX 3000 series GPUs on Chinese social network Bilibili, showing the converter made by the company. The guys at HardwareLuxx …
Read More »AMD Ryzen processor roadmap has been partially leaked
A reliable source has leaked more of AMD's future roadmap, detailing upcoming APUs. This time, we get some new details on processors codenamed 'Warhol', 'Van Gogh' and 'Cezanne', as well as their respective successors.
Read More »Asus officially unveils its A520 motherboard lineup
With the launch of the AMD A520 platform, Asus has officially announced its A520 motherboard lineup. This lineup has been originally hinted back in May, but there are some absent models. The new details shared by Asus gives us a clear understanding of what each of these motherboards is capable …
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