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A Huawei-powered desktop has surfaced online, featuring an 8-core 7nm Kunpeng 920 processor running at 2.6 GHz across eight cores. Most desktops today are built using a CPU that is based either on the x86 or the x64 architecture. However, Huawei has chosen to go down a different path with the …

AMD Ryzen 3000XT processors are here - but should you buy one?

A while back, we had the opportunity to review the excellent ThermalTake Floe DX 360 AIO liquid cooler, assessing its cooling capabilities, noise output and of course, the fancy ARGB lighting. At the time, we gave it our highest award and now, the cooler is down to its lowest price …

Deepcool is back with a bigger version of the Castle EX AIO

Kioxia is hard at work on the future of NVMe SSD technology, introducing a new form-factor. In the latest demonstration, Kioxia began opening up about its new E3.S SSD form factor, which targets PCIe 5.0 and beyond while enabling higher density and performance compared to what is currently on the …

As the trade situation between the US and China gets more complicated, we are seeing more significant impact in the tech world. This time around, Intel is going to temporarily lose a good chunk of its global server processor sales.  The US is clamping down on companies trading with Chinese …

Video Games Deluxe, a small studio based in Sydney, Australia, has revealed its next project- which is already sounding very exciting. The studio previously worked with Rockstar on the L.A. Noire franchise, helping remaster the game for current gen consoles and also developing L.A Noire: The VR Case Files for …

During CES earlier this year, we got a sneak peek at the Phanteks P500A chassis. At the time, we were expecting a Q3 launch and now, it looks like the time has arrived, with Phanteks' airflow-focused case appearing at retail.  The Phanteks P500A is now listed at Spanish tech retailer, …

We've got our first indicator of Intel 11th Gen ‘Tiger Lake' CPU performance this week, as a couple of upcoming Lenovo laptops sporting new CPUs were spotted on the Geekbench database. One of these laptops housed an Intel Core i5-1135G7, while the other was running an Intel Core i7-1165G7. Both …

It certainly isn’t easy for new brands breaking into the PC enthusiasts’ market, many have tried in the past with relatively little success. However, that has not deterred Montech from dipping its toes in this competitive market and the company is back with the release of a new ARGB fan …

Cooler Master is well known throughout the enthusiast scene for its desktop PC cases and components, however, the company is about to launch its first of a new series of cases designed for an ultra-compact form factor.   This week, Cooler Master announced the launch of a new Kickstarter project …

All us tech enthusiasts love a bit of competition when it comes to CPU pricing and it looks as though that could be what Intel is planning, with the possible existence of a new 10th generation Core i9 CPU set to offer consumers with a cheaper alternative to the flagship …

Gigabyte has announced the whole AORUS LIQUID COOLER Series can support Intel i9 10900K CPU running all cores at 5.2GHz. Gigabyte said that its AORUS LIQUID COOLER Series passes the long-period burning test of Prime95 benchmark with “super high loading”. Under heavy loads the Intel Core i9 10900K processor – with …

The Chief Engineer at Kioxia, Shigeo Oshima, recently gave a presentation at VLSI Symposium 2020 where he talked about the company's plans for a “Wafer-Level SSD”, a potentially game changing approach to storage production.  The process of creating an SSD device is usually a long and complicated one. It starts …

Arctic has released the successor to the Freezer 13 CPU cooler. The new Freezer 13X series includes 4 new coolers for both Intel and AMD systems. Just like the original Freezer 13 series, there is a CO variant that includes a fan with increased reliability for continuous operation. All CPU …

We review one of our first SSDs from Kioxia

Designed with workstation builds in mind, the MSI Creator 400M chassis was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man, using “design cues from the golden ratio”. MSI says the Creator 400M was built to mitigate the noise generated by workstation systems, as demonstrated by the use of 5.38mm tempered laminated glass, …

This may be our first look at a custom RTX 3000 series GPU.

Today, July 2, SK hynix has announced that it has started mass-production of high-speed DRAM,”HBM2E” – only 10 months after the company announced it had started the development process. SK hynix's HBM2E is said to support speeds of over 460 GB per second, with 1,024 I/Os – based on 3.6Gbps …

There's been a few AMD game bundles going around recently, as the company first give away free copies of Horizon Zero Dawn with its Ryzen CPUs, and that bundle is set to be replaced with Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Fortunately, AMD will also update its “Raise the Game” GPU bundle, giving …

An AIO with an LCD display, whatever next?!

Kolink has released three new cases via Overclockers UK – the Inspire K7, and the Observatory Lite and Lite Mesh RGB. These three cases were designed to be cost-effective, offering premium features at a more affordable price point. The list of features on offer includes ARGB fans and LED strips, …

Back in August 2019, we heard that Kioxia and LITE-ON had entered into a share purchase agreement, with Kioxia set to acquire LITE-ONs SSD business. Today the transaction is set to be finalised. The market for SSDs is expected to continue to rapidly expand in the coming years and Kioxia …

Qualcomm has announced the next iteration of its smartwatch platform, the Snapdragon Wear 4100. The Snapdragon Wear 4100 is said to bring 85% better performance than the previous generation, alongside increased battery life. This new SoC from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon Wear 4100, utilises 12nm low-power process technology and is “designed …

FSP is expanding its portfolio of open frame power solutions with a new unit. The FSP420-2F47-A54H is a 420W PSU designed to be used in IoT applications, including PoE switches and NVR applications. The reduced dimensions of this power supply make it perfect to be used in tight spaces. With the exponential …

It's a PSU like you've never seen before - introducing Seasonic CONNECT

ASRock has just launched the new Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger Pro 6G OC. Featuring a triple-fan design, the Radeon RX 5600 XT Challenger Pro 6G OC comes with ASRock's new shroud design, a factory overclocked core, as well as 6GB of 14Gbps GDDR6 memory. Aimed at delivering a “smooth 1080p gaming …

We review Samsung's latest QLC SSD 870 QVO

TeamGroup has released its latest SSD, the T-FORCE CARDEA Ceramic C440, offering sequential read/write speeds that reach as high as 5,000/4,400 MB/s. The new CARDEA Ceramic C440 SSDs from TeamGroup come with either 1TB or 2TB capacities. The “Ceramic” part of the product's name stems from the SSD being built …

EK is expanding its Quantum Torque series of fittings with over 20 new static extenders. By using these extenders, you can easily interconnect your components by adjusting the tube positioning without overworking the tubing itself. Designed to match the EK-Quantum Torque fittings, these static extenders consist of 21 models with …