It's Razer's cheapest external GPU enclosure yet - but is it the product we've been waiting for?
Read More »Intel adds Foreshadow to its growing list of CPU vulnerabilities
Intel adds three L1 Terminal Fault (L1TF) bugs to its growing list of processor flaws, led by Foreshadow.
Read More »Gigabyte X399 Aorus Xtreme Preview – Mighty Threadripper mobo!
AMD recently launched four models of 2nd Gen Threadripper CPUs, including the mighty 32-core Threadripper 2990WX CPU that features in our review of the Armari Magnetar Workstation. We expect that new CPUs will arrive with a new chipset and a raft of new new motherboards but this time round things …
Read More »Nvidia hints at GeForce RTX 2080 gaming GPU
Nvidia has finally unveiled its brand new Turing architecture under the Quadro RTX series, confirming two of the three trademarks spotted at the end of last week. The third and final GeForce RTX trademark is still being teased, with Nvidia's new ‘Be For The Game' trailer pointing towards the RTX …
Read More »Samsung launches 16-gigabit GDDR6 memory alongside Nvidia Quadro RTX
Samsung is well known in the semi-conductor world and is an established leader when it comes to memory. The company has been working on 16 gigabit GDDR6 memory modules since last year, the chips even went into mass production back in January. Now, we are seeing the proper debut, as …
Read More »Nvidia officially launches Turing architecture with Quadro RTX series
Nvidia's brand new Turing architecture is officially here, launching first in the Quadro RTX series.
Read More »Armari AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX – 32-Core Threadripper 2 Workstation Review
AMD's new 32 core 2990WX is here, and its a monster.
Read More »Cooler Master and AMD team up for ‘Wraith Ripper’ cooler for 2nd Gen Threadripper
Cooler Master and AMD have been working together for a while in an effort to create official air coolers for various CPUs. The latest effort sees Cooler Master developing the new ‘Wraith Ripper' cooler for AMD's newly launched 2nd Gen Threadripper processors. The Wraith Ripper is designed with Threadripper in …
Read More »AMD 2nd Gen Ryzen Threadripper X and WX series pricing and specs
At Computex in June, AMD gave us a brief tease of what to expect from 2nd Gen Threadripper with the announcement of a top-end 32C/64T version. Now we've made it to the official launch, with all of the details on specs and pricing laid out. At a briefing in London …
Read More »ASUS begins rolling out 2nd Gen Threadripper support for X399 motherboards
Last week, we had the official announcements of AMD's Threadripper 2nd Gen processors. We already knew that AMD would be sticking with the X399 chipset for its second generation processors, and ASUS seems to be right on the ball with an X399 BIOS update already available. Today ASUS announced that …
Read More »CaseLabs has fallen into bankruptcy and liquidation, may not ship all case orders
CaseLabs might not be a name that you hear often, but the company is renowned for its quality enthusiast-grade cases. Over the years, CaseLabs has made quite the name for itself, but unfortunately, the company has fallen into bankruptcy and liquidation. This means that CaseLabs will be closing down permanently …
Read More »Nvidia finally trademarks Turing, alongside GeForce RTX and Quadro RTX branding
Nvidia’s next line-up of graphics cards is now believed to be just 10 days away, supposedly making their debut during the company’s GeForce Gaming Celebration on August 20th. While this was thought to concern the tentatively titled GTX 1180, patent filings suggest that the Green Team could be introducing an …
Read More »SilverStone Nightjar NJ450-SXL PSU Review
Its a totally silent SFX-L power supply. Its expensive, but it is highly spec'd. Worth it ?
Read More »Samsung invests $22 billion into future technologies, including 5G and AI
Yesterday, Samsung announced a staggering 180 trillion won ($161bn/£124bn) investment towards component research and capital expenditures over the next three years. $22 billion of that pool will primarily be taken up by Samsung’s Electronics division, as the company bolsters its efforts in artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, electronic components for motor …
Read More »Google acquires Android-focussed GPU tester ‘GraphicsFuzz’
Large tech companies tend to acquire smaller firms on a regular basis. Sometimes these acquisitions are relatively uninteresting on the surface, but they do tend to provide insight into what is going on behind the scenes at any given time. This week, Google announced that it has acquired ‘GraphicsFuzz' a …
Read More »Kingston UV500 960GB SSD Review
The latest SATA SSD drive family from Kingston is the UV500 series.
Read More »AMD’s 32-core Threadripper 2nd Gen flagship is already up for pre-order
Yesterday, AMD announced the full line-up for its 2nd generation of Ryzen Threadripper processors. We're getting two different series this time around, distinguished by ‘X' and ‘WX' branding. Those of you interested in the 32-core flagship TR 2990WX will be pleased to know that retailers have already begun listing them, …
Read More »Asus announces Z370, H370, B360, H310 BIOS updates for Intel 9th Gen CPUs
Last week, MSI accidentally let some news out surrounding Intel's 9th Gen processor launch. At the time, we learned that Z370 motherboards would be getting a BIOS update to support some of Intel's upcoming 9th Gen SKUs. Since then, other motherboard makers have also begun announcing their own plans for …
Read More »Samsung could make 1TB+ SSDs more affordable with industry’s first 4-bit consumer drives
Samsung is ramping up its efforts with solid state drives, beginning mass production of the industry’s first commercial 4-bit quad-level cell (QLC) 4TB SSD. Once this has flooded the market, Samsung promises that 1TB SSDs will become much more affordable as a result. Executive vice president of memory sales & …
Read More »Kolink unveils its budget-based Levante midi chassis
Following on from its Stronghold and Observatory cases, Kolink has introduced the Levante, once again designed with price to performance in mind. The Kolink Levante features a double tempered glass panel design, full mesh front, PSU shroud and four pre-installed RGB Fans, all for £72.95. While aesthetic is certainly an …
Read More »Gigabyte confirms plans to update its current motherboards with Intel 9th Gen support
Last week, MSI accidentally let some news out surrounding Intel's 9th Gen processor launch. At the time, we learned that Z370 motherboards would be getting a BIOS update to support some of Intel's upcoming 9th Gen SKUs. Now Gigabyte has followed the same path, confirming its own Z370 9th Gen …
Read More »Leo Says Ep. 25 – Threadripper 2, Apple Trillion, 28 Core Intel and more!
Today Leo is focusing on AMD's Theadripper 2 processors as the first embargo has now lifted and we can reveal more information about the CPUs. Leo also discusses Apple, TSMC, Intel and ... a RGB toothbrush?
Read More »ASRock Fatal1ty X470 Gaming-ITX/ac Motherboard Review
ASRock shrinks AMD Ryzen into the mini-ITX form factor
Read More »MSI Z370 motherboards will get a BIOS update to support Intel 9th Gen
It looks like Intel's 9th Gen processors are definitely heading our way soon, as MSI has revealed plans to support new six-core processors on Z370.
Read More »First images of rumoured GTX 1180 show some interesting changes
There have been rumours surrounding Nvidia's next GeForce graphics card launch circulating all year. At this point, we know that Nvidia does have an event scheduled for later this month. While we don't have confirmation that we'll definitely see the GTX 1180 there, the PCB of an upcoming Nvidia graphics …
Read More »Leaked roadmaps suggest Intel will launch 9th generation processors in October
Earlier this week, readers got their first look at 3DMark benchmarks for what is believed to be the upcoming Intel Core-i9 9900K, showcasing an impressive TimeSpy score that beats AMD’s 8-core Ryzen 2700X. It looks like consumers won’t have too much longer to wait for the new processors, as a …
Read More »Asus unveils pricing for seven AMD B450 motherboards
Yesterday, AMD officially launched the B450 chipset for Ryzen. This isn't the most exciting launch in the world, as B450 shares a lot in common with both B350 and X470. However, it does provide a new option for those looking to build a low cost Ryzen PC. Now, partners are …
Read More »Antec DF500 RGB Review – nice RGB shame about the case
The RGB is great, but what about the case itself?
Read More »Antec launches Mercury RGB series AIO liquid coolers
Antec is revamping its all-in-one liquid cooling lineup this week with the introduction of the new Mercury RGB series. The latest Mercury AIOs come with RGB lighting, just as the name suggests, and will be available in three sizes, with 120mm, 240mm and 360mm radiator options. According to Antec, the …
Read More »SK Hynix to invest £2.37 billion in new DRAM plant
SK Hynix is the second largest DRAM manufacturer in the world behind Samsung. And after strong financial results for the last quarter, the company is looking to invest 3.5 trillion Won (£2.37 billion) in a new semiconductor fabrication plant at its HQ in Icheon, South Korea. SK Hynix has announced …
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