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Congratulations, you bought your brand new AMD Zen 4 processor, perhaps this Ryzen 7 7700X for just over 300, or the Ryzen 7 3D for about 350, or the full fat Ryzen 9 for about 550. But which motherboard would logically go with your new processor? Leo has three AMD …

Biostar has been known to be working on Intel Arc graphics cards for almost a year. Now, its first Arc A-series graphics cards are ready for launch, starting off with the S380 ST, and the A750 OC.  The Biostar Arc A750 OC features 28 Xe-Cores and a clock speed of …

There have been many mods over the years to make 3D games playable in VR. However, few of them offer 6 degrees of freedom with motion controls baked in. The developers behind the Flat2VR mod have been working on the technology for a decade at this point and recently, they …

Recent rumours suggest that AMD's upcoming Strix Point APUs, equipped with the RDNA 3+ iGPU, will perform similarly to entry-level discrete GPUs like the RX 6400 and the RTX 2050/3050, depending on the CU count. The Strix Point APUs are expected to be a complete revamp, featuring entirely new core …

AMD has quietly confirmed that its new Ryzen 8000F desktop CPUs will be released worldwide. Based on Phoenix/Hawk Point silicon and without integrated graphics, AMD is starting off with two Ryzen 8000F processors – the Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F. The Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F will …

We've seen a few PC case fan makers following in Lian-Li's footsteps with magnetic connectors for easy and convenient daisy-chaining. This week, MSI has become the latest to get in on this trend with its new MPG EZ120 fans.  The new MPG EZ120 ARGB fans feature MSI's proprietary JAF 7-pin …

Intel has started its product discontinuance program for 13th Gen Core K-series processors. Only the boxed versions are included in the discontinuance program, meaning tray versions should still be readily available. The process started on March 21st. Orders for boxed variants of the 13th Gen Core K-series processors will only …

Recent rumours suggest that AMD will keep using RDNA 3.5 (RDNA 3+) integrated graphics on APUs until at least 2027. Although RDNA 3.5 products have yet to be released, it is speculated that they will be launched later this year. The report is from Golden Pig Upgrade (via @harukze5719), claiming …

Corsair has released plenty of DDR5 memory kits so far, but most of these are aimed at a gaming or enthusiast audience. Now, Corsair also has an option for workstation users, with new WS DDR5 RDIMM memory kits for Intel Xeon and AMD Ryzen Threadripper systems. This new range of …

FSP has impressed us with its power supplies in recent years. This week, the company is ushering in a new range of VITA GM power supplies, offering up to 1000W in black or white, complete with modular cables, a host of protection functions and built to the latest standards for …

Thermaltake has introduced the new TH V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync AIO cooler. This new series combines Thermaltake's TH V2 Ultra AIOs with the recently launched CT EX ARGB Sync fans featuring the MagForce 2.0 Design. The TH V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync series comes in four variants, featuring 120mm …

Intel Arc Alchemist was released over two years ago. Even so, Intel is still making new products based on the technology. At Embedded World 2024, the company announced six new GPUs designed for edge and embedded applications. While the new Alchemist GPUs have garnered significant attention, they may be the …

EK has recently launched the EK-Nucleus AIO Replacement Cover – Creator Kit. This is an optional replacement pump unit top for EK Nucleus series AIO coolers, which allows customers to 3D print designs over the base and customise the look of their water cooler. This replacement cover is intended to …

Seagate has recently added a new SSD to its portfolio, the BarraCuda 530 (not to be confused with the FireCuda 530). This PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD is expected to considerably improve over the BarraCuda 520, enough to let it stand toe-to-toe with other top-performing PCIe 4.0 SSDs currently available. Although …

DeepCool has announced the latest addition to its PC case portfolio, the CH360 and CH360 Digital cases. Designed with airflow as its focal point, these mATX cases are perfect for those looking for good cooling performance and a good feature set in a more compact case. To make things more …

Due to RTX 40 Super launching in early 2024, we were unsure if we would see new-gen gaming GPUs from Nvidia this year, and earlier rumours did point to an early 2025 launch, rather than the usual Q3/Q4 launch window. However, new reports citing board partner sources claim that Nvidia's first RTX 50 series GPUs will arrive later this year after all.

Recently, a new leak surfaced, revealing an engineering sample of an upcoming AMD Granite Ridge CPU. This chip is based on the Zen 5 architecture and is part of the next-generation Ryzen desktop lineup.  The leaked photo shared by VallahExperte (via VideoCardz) features the same Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS) design …

Recently, several complaints have been made about MSI motherboards, particularly the Z790 Tomahawk WiFi model, failing to turn on or experiencing frequent issues during POST. A tech YouTuber initially brought this issue to our attention, and MSI has now confirmed it, stating it was a manufacturing problem.  YouTuber Joshi Repair …

EK announced the release of the EK-Loop Thermal Paste NGP (5g), a thermal interface material designed for high-end components. This paste uses nano-grade particles to ensure efficient heat transmission between CPUs, GPUs, and other chipsets and their cooling solutions, such as water blocks and heatsinks. Built on Nano-Grade Particles (NGP) …

Sabrent has recently announced the expansion of its Rocket 4 SSD series with the new DRAM-less Rocket M.2 SSD. These new Rocket 4 SSDs will replace the phased-out Rocket 4 SSDs, which now only feature NAND chips on one side, making them more compatible with mobile devices. According to TechPowerUp, …

The next-generation Razer Blade 18 has arrived. The new Blade 18 2024 flagship gaming laptop will sport the world's first 18-inch 4K/200Hz display. Under the hood, you'll be well powered for gaming with an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and GeForce RTX 4090 graphics.  If you would prefer a QHD display …

FarBridge and Gearbox Entertainment have partnered to present Homeworld: Vast Reaches, a new instalment in the Homeworld franchise that reimagines strategic space combat for Virtual and Mixed Reality.  In the Homeworld PC games, players assume the role of Fleet Command, a human commander in charge of a fleet of spacecraft. …

Thermalright has unveiled its latest CPU air cooler, the Peerless Assassin 90 SE. This compact cooler features a twin-tower design with side-flow orientation that measures 110mm in height, making it an ideal fit for space-limited configurations without compromising performance.  The Peerless Assassin 90 SE comes equipped with four 6mm heat …

AMD's Ryzen Embedded 8000 series CPUs are designed to offer a mix of XDNA NPUs, Zen 4 CPU cores, and RDNA 3 GPU cores. These processors are specifically optimised for workload diversity and adaptability, primarily for industrial environments.  AMD's new embedded processors use the XDNA architecture and AI engines to …

Asus recently released a BIOS update for two of its motherboards, the ROG Crosshair X670E and ROG Strix X670E. This update brings support for DDR5 memory modules of up to 256GB and the AGESA update 1.1.7.0, which introduces support for the upcoming Zen 5-based Granite Ridge CPUs from AMD. According …

Thermaltake is updating the CT120/140 fans with new magnetic connectors. The new CT EX ARGB Sync fans feature the enhanced MagForce 2.0, improved cooling capabilities, and nine addressable RGB LEDs for smooth lighting effects.  The new MagForce 2.0 Quick Connect Design has larger pin contact pads that prevent misalignment and …

The Ryzen 5 7235H and Ryzen 7235HS are the latest additions to the Ryzen 7030 mobile series. Based on the Rembrandt Refresh architecture, these APUs have their iGPU disabled and use Zen 3+ cores, setting them apart from the Zen 4-based Ryzen 7040 processors. Wccftech was the first to notice …

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Based on the latest reports, Zen 5 is shaping up to be quite the upgrade. According to the latest claims on the upcoming architecture, Zen 5 cores could offer a 40% performance uplift over Zen 4. Reports from leaker Kepler_L2 suggest that AMD's upcoming Zen 5 CPU architecture may offer …

Gigabyte has recently rolled out a new beta BIOS for all Z790 and B760 motherboards. This BIOS update allows users to disable the CEP (Current Excursion Protection) on Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Core series, increasing CPU performance while maintaining lower temperatures and stability. Previously, the CEP feature on …