Thermaltake was founded in 1999 and the Taiwanese company has since gone on to release a multitude of products – including headsets, apps, cases, PSUs and even chairs. But Thermaltake is probably best known for its chassis. Now the manufacturer has announced its latest case, the mid-tower V250 TG ARGB. This chassis from Thermaltake is …
Read More »Nvidia refreshes mobile GeForce RTX 2060 and 2070 GPUs
Alongside the new Super GPUs for laptops, we can also expect to see refreshed versions of both GeForce RTX 2060 and 2070 mobile chips...
Read More »AMD Ryzen 4000 for desktops expected to launch in September
AMD recently started rolling out its AMD Ryzen 4000 processors for laptops. Despite sharing the same name, AMD Ryzen 4000 for laptops is based on the ‘Zen 2‘ architecture and AMD Ryzen 4000 for desktops will be based on ‘Zen 3'. Now it's reported that AMD Ryzen 4000 for desktops will …
Read More »Palit GeForce RTX 2060 StormX drops to £260 this week
This is one of the lowest prices we have seen for the RTX 2060 yet...
Read More »Crucial unveils new P2 QLC M.2 NVMe Client SSD
Crucial has just released its new P2 QLC M.2 NVMe SSD. Currently available in both 250GB and 500GB capacities, the Crucial P2 is an all-around SSD for any type of workload and system, be it for gaming, office work or a laptop. Thanks to the NVMe technology, the Crucial P2 500GB …
Read More »EK launches the Velocity PreciseMount set
EK is launching the EK-Quantum Velocity PreciseMount set in both black and nickel finishes. The packaging includes all the parts needed to mount any EK-Quantum Velocity water block on all supported sockets, including all modern mainstream Intel, AMD, and Intel HEDT sockets. In spite of being included with all EK-Quantum Velocity CPU water …
Read More »Apple reportedly set to acquire NextVR
It is no secret that Apple is working on mixed reality technology and has been stocking up on IP and buying out smaller companies to further its goals. This year, Apple is reportedly adding another piece to the puzzle, with sources indicating that it will be buying NextVR. NextVR is …
Read More »Fractal Design Celsius+ AIO CPU Cooler Review
We test all three of the new Celsius+ coolers from Fractal Design
Read More »SK hynix’s low-power PE8000 SSDs now available
SK hynix likes to bring out products based on new technologies – whether it be SSDs or memory. The South Korean company has now announced the availability of the PE8000 series, an SSD line aimed for datacenter costumers. To re-iterate, the products are aimed for ‘professional' costumers, specifically those who …
Read More »EVGA announces its GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card with GDDR6 memory
EVGA has announced its revised GeForce GTX 1650 with GDDR6 memory. Joining Inno3D, Gigabyte and MSI, the new GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 from EVGA is targeted at delivering the best gaming performance at a low cost. The new EVGA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6, like the original GeForce GTX 1650, features Turing shaders capable …
Read More »Luke and Leo Get Technical (Ep3) – Talking AMD, Nvidia and Intel!
AMD, Intel, and Nvidia have all been busy with their new laptop products in the form of Ryzen 4000 APUs, 10th Gen Comet Lake-H CPUs, and RTX Super GPUs. Luke and Leo discuss the best bits and highlight their fondness for the ever evolving mobile computing space.
Read More »Kingston DC1000B 480GB SSD Review
How good is this drive from Kingston, aimed at the server market?
Read More »INNO3D launch two GDDR6 equipped GTX 1650 graphics cards
Nvidia updated its GTX 1650 product page this week to inform customers that GDDR6 VRAM will be an official option for the series going forward. Since then, various graphics card manufacturers have outlined their intentions with new GDDR6 equipped GTX 1650 cards being launched. One of those manufacturers that are …
Read More »Asus reveals its liquid metal thermal compound application process
One of the greatest challenges manufacturers face when creating powerful gaming laptops is keeping the device cool during intensive workloads. With their high-performance processors and GPUs, gaming laptops emit heat that can be difficult to control and when the temperature rises, core frequencies automatically lower to prevent damage which affects …
Read More »InWin introduce a new 216 mid-tower chassis
InWin has rolled out a new mid-tower PC case this week that features an understated yet premium looking appearance. The InWin 216 is equipped with brushed aluminium front panel accents and space inside for installation of motherboards up to E-ATX format. The bulk of the InWin 216 design is made …
Read More »HTC will sell you a Vive Cosmos Elite HMD separately
Just last week, we saw HTC release the new Vive Cosmos Elite VR headset package which includes the Cosmos Elite HMD headset, base stations and Vive controllers. HTC has announced now that it will offer the HMD as a standalone headset option. After listening to feedback from existing Vive owners, …
Read More »SK hynix will begin production of DDR5 this year
According to an update on its website blog page, SK hynix will start mass production of its 10nm-class 16Gb DDR5 memory chip this year and is expecting DDR5 to account for 22% of the total DRAM market by 2021 and up to 43% of the market by 2022. DDR5 aims …
Read More »Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Vulkan vs DX11 performance analysis
We look at Vulkan vs DX11 performance in Ghost Recon Breakpoint, across a range of GPUs
Read More »i7-10700, i5-10600K, i5-10500 and i5-10400 reviews published online
Intel's Comet Lake-S processors still don't have a set launch date, but that hasn't hindered people from publishing information about the upcoming CPUs. Specs and approximate pricing have already been leaked and speculated on. Now a Chinese site has published reviews of Intel's Core i7-10700, i5-10600K, i5-10500 and i5-10400. Reviews like these are best …
Read More »Micron prepares for mass production of 128-layer 3D NAND
Micron produces a variety of memory, whether it is for mobile devices, gaming desktops or industrial grade microSD cards. Now the company is looking to step up its production of the next generation of 3D NAND memory – which includes replacement gate (RG) technology and up to 128 layers. The reports are based …
Read More »Bitspower unveils a pump/reservoir plate for the NZXT H510 series
Bitspower has designed the “Bitspower Touchaqua Sedna H510i for NZXT H510 Series Case”, specifically for the NZXT H510 and the H510i. This reservoir plate comes with an integrated pump, and it was designed with custom loop beginners in mind, making it easy to install while offering a “professional look”. This …
Read More »Aqua Computer announces the Ultitube D5 water reservoir
Aqua Computer is expanding its extensive portfolio of reservoirs with the new Ultitube D5. This reservoir was designed to be easily paired with other D5 pumps, such as the D5 Next and D5 PWM, to benefit from the advantages of using the Ultitop D5 pump housing. As shared by Sven …
Read More »Gigabyte’s GeForce GTX 1650s could get GDDR6 memory
Back in February, MSI listed multiple GeForce GTX 1650 GPUs with GDDR6 memory with the EEC. Now, Gigabyte GTX 1650 graphics card also using GDDR6 memory have popped up from the German retailer PC Service Point, suggesting that a GeForce GTX 1650 refresh might be coming soon. As initially noted by …
Read More »Nvidia launches RTX Super GPUs for laptops with new Max-Q upgrades
This week, Nvidia is refreshing its gaming laptop hardware with new RTX Super series GPUs and new enhancements to Max-Q. Nvidia is also looking to reduce the starting price point for gaming laptops, with GTX 1650 laptops set to be available for as low as $699 and RTX 2060 laptops …
Read More »Intel launches 10th Gen H-series CPUs for laptops
Alongside the launch of Nvidia’s latest laptop GPUs, Intel is also unveiling the new 10th Gen Core H-series of processors for laptops. The new line-up features the first mobile processor to break the 5GHz barrier, which will help drive higher frame rates in games. With the 10th Gen H-series of …
Read More »Crucial is now selling a 1TB SSD for under £100
Everybody that still doesn't have an SDD in their desktop or laptop is now facing a crucial decision, if you would excuse the pun… That's because Crucial is now selling 1TB SSDs for under £100. Crucial's one terabyte solid state drive from its P1 series is being sold for £95.99. The SSD doesn't …
Read More »Singularity Computers hardware is available from Overclockers UK now
Overclockers UK has added another manufacturer to its arsenal, Singularity Computers will be joining the ranks to offer its range of modding components and cases to UK PC enthusiasts via the Overclockers UK store. If you are unfamiliar with the name Singularity Computers, it is an Australian based manufacturer of …
Read More »Resident Evil 3 (2020) GPU Benchmark – 25+ cards tested!
We tested Resident Evil 3 remake on over 25 GPUs to see what sort of performance you can expect
Read More »Abkoncore releases the Ramesses 310 full tower chassis
Abkoncore has launched a fair number of new cases lately, and there's one more joining the ranks. The Ramesses 310 (or R310) is Abkoncore's new full tower chassis using a unique cooling system and the brand's built-in Spider Spectrum Remote kit. The Abkoncore Ramesses 310 is a premium, slim full …
Read More »Xigmatek launches new open frame Perseus chassis
Xigmatek has announced its new open frame chassis, known as Perseus. This case is aimed at gamers that want to showcase and customise their systems while keeping it cool, thanks to the open nature of the case and its support for up to 6x fans. Featuring a 1mm thick chassis …
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