It has been a few months since we last talked about any Nvidia rumours. The last time we checked in, the rumour mill couldn't make up its mind between a March or April launch. There were also conflicting reports around whether or not the next GeForce cards would sport Volta …
Read More »Intel’s first 10nm Cannon Lake processor spotted in Lenovo IdeaPad 330
Originally slated for a 2016 debut, Intel has repeatedly delayed its 10nm Cannon Lake processors, now expected to arrive in bulk sometime in 2019. It looks as though we will finally be seeing something from the range, however, with the mid-range Lenovo IdeaPad 330 sporting the firm’s first 10nm chip …
Read More »Asus ROG Crosshair VII Hero (Wi-Fi) Review
It's an excellent motherboard from ASUS ROG - is it just too good for Ryzen 2nd Gen?
Read More »Samsung is looking to fill ZTE’s Qualcomm-sized void with Exynos processors
South Korean chipmaker Samsung is looking to push its proprietary Exynos mobile processors onto rival OEMs, including Chinese manufacturer ZTE. It looks as though Samsung is attempting to capitalise on ZTE’s struggles with the US government, which currently prevents the smartphone maker from using Qualcomm’s chips. Currently, memory chip exports …
Read More »AMD has begun sampling its 2nd Gen Threadripper processors
We've known for a while that AMD is preparing to launch its 2nd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors later this year. The current launch window is the second half of 2018, and it looks like we are inching closer as this week, AMD revealed that its new Threadripper chips are now …
Read More »Thermaltake introduces RGB-powered View 32 TG RGB Edition Mid-Tower
Thermaltake has bolstered its View Series lineup of cases, granting owners the ability to customise eye catching rigs with RGB lighting. The View 32 TG RGB Edition Mid-Tower Chassis is already available for $140, earning its value with three pre-installed 120mm Riing RGB LED fans and a built-in controller. Aesthetic …
Read More »The PowerColor RX Vega Nano to reappear at Computex
There is an RX Vega Nano on the way! We've known about it for a little while, but it looks like we may finally be seeing a launch at Computex.
Read More »Gigabyte pushes into the storage market with two SATA SSDs
Gigabyte is already well established in the motherboard and graphics card markets, making its latest expansion into the storage market a logical progression. Its first selection of UD Pro solid state drives will be available in 256GB and 512GB variants, with durability as the company’s primary focus over speed. Despite …
Read More »Corsair launches Obsidian 1000D Super-Tower, housing two systems in one case
Upgrading the already comically large Obsidian 900D chassis, Corsair has pushed the boundaries even further with its newly released Obsidian 1000D Super-Tower. The monstrous new addition houses enough room for two separate systems, complete with their own power supply and enough room spare for a full watercooling loop. Both the …
Read More »Japan Display’s new virtual reality screens greatly improve pixel density
The future for virtual reality is continuing to look bright, as more behind-the-scenes development has resulted in new high pixel density displays. Japan Display has announced two new VR-specific displays, one sitting at over 1000 pixels per inch, and another with 800 pixels per inch. For those who don't know, …
Read More »Nvidia breaks more Q1 records, gaming revenue is strong and AI demand is growing
Nvidia's quarterly financial earnings report has come in and unsurprisingly, the GPU giant is continuing to do very well. In fact, its Q1 net income rose by 145 percent compared to Q1 last year, and its gaming specific revenue spiked up by 68 percent. During the first quarter of the …
Read More »Antec ‘powers up’ with new Bronze series power supplies
Antec is continuing to grow its line up of power supplies this month with the launch of the new ‘Gamer Bronze' series. As the name suggests, these will be 80 Plus Bronze rated power supplies, with a fully modular design. Since many DIY builders often like to buy their own …
Read More »GTX 1080s are starting to drop back below £500
Over the last few months, getting hold of a graphics card upgrade has been difficult for many. Crypto miners have been eating up supply and prices for regular consumers shot up. Fortunately, it looks like things might be starting to improve with GTX 1080 prices dropping back down to normal …
Read More »ASRock X370 Pro4 Review – is X370 still relevant?
We take a look at another X370 board from ASRock - but is it all too familiar?
Read More »Samsung is reportedly working on its own wireless VR/AR headset
Over the last year, there has been plenty of growth in the VR and AR headset market, with more companies jumping on board. We know Apple is planning its own push, but Samsung wants to continue establishing itself in the market before Apple gets the chance. We've only just had …
Read More »Intel needs more time to develop Spectre-NG mitigating patches
Earlier this month, security researchers claimed the discovery of 8 new Spectre flaws on top of the original CPU vulnerabilities, dubbing the security risks as “Spectre-NG,” shorthand for Spectre Next Generation. Intel was reportedly set to quell these new issues with an update on May 7th, which seems to have …
Read More »Gigabyte X470 Aorus Gaming 7 WiFi – Hurrah for proper VRMs!
The Gigabyte X470 Aorus Gaming 7 WiFi is a belting motherboard - one you don't want to miss!
Read More »Qualcomm might pull out of the server chip market
Last month, Qualcomm set in motion a range of cost cutting tactics in hopes of saving $1 billion, resulting in over 1,500 workers being made redundant. Now, it seems that the chipmaker is thinking of bowing out of the server chip market entirely due to stiff competition. Qualcomm has made …
Read More »Corsair gives its SPEC-OMEGA chassis an RGB makeover
Corsair’s launched its SPEC-OMEGA chassis at the start of the year, with a distinct front fascia design. Unfortunately for many, the unique design was married with a red LED strip through its centre, limiting its appeal to specific setups. Addressing this issue, Corsair has now released its SPEC-OMEGA RGB, leaving …
Read More »ASRock X470 Taichi review – nice PCB, shame about the overclocking
Its a very pretty looking motherboard, but is it only skin deep?
Read More »Nvidia has decided to end the GeForce Partner Program
In a sudden change of heart, Nvidia has decided to pull the plug on the GeForce Partner Program.
Read More »Nvidia responds to its latest drivers causing issues for GTX 1060 users
Update (4/5/18): Last week, GeForce GTX 1060 users reported that Nvidia’s latest 397.31 was causing issues with installation, looping them into an endless cycle of failures and restarts. Nvidia has now responded to the community’s complaints, assuring them that a fix is on its way “very soon.” “We will be …
Read More »Riotoro CR1088 Prism RGB Mini Tower ATX Case Review
It's an interesting dual-chamber case from Riotoro - a bargain at £70?
Read More »AMD to sample 7nm ‘Zen 2’ CPUs this year, ahead of 2019 launch
AMD has revealed it will sample its 7nm processed ‘Zen 2’ architecture this year, ahead of a full launch in 2019.
Read More »Noctua’s latest flagship fan is a jack of all trades
In the world of air cooling, few companies have the same reputation for quality as Noctua. This week, Noctua is expanding on its range of fans, with the launch of its next-generation A-series fans and adaptors to make them friendly with liquid coolers. The new NF-A12x25 is the first Noctua …
Read More »Intel is discontinuing its Kaby Lake-X series
Intel is putting an end to its underwhelming Kaby Lake-X series of processors after lukewarm reception.
Read More »The Oculus Go is now available in 23 countries
After a long six month wait since its announcement, the Oculus Go is finally available starting from today. The accessible, standalone VR headset hits shelves today in 23 countries, in both 32GB and 64GB storage options. The Oculus Go is Facebook's first crack at a ‘mainstream' virtual reality headset. It …
Read More »SteamVR for Windows 10 HMDs is now out of early access
The Windows 10 April Update has begun rolling out and it has come with one unexpected benefit. The latest update brings along various fixes for Mixed Reality headset users, allowing SteamVR for Windows 10 headsets to come out of early access. SteamVR first became available to Windows 10 Mixed Reality …
Read More »The Oculus Go is already hitting store shelves
It has been a long time coming, but it looks like the Oculus Go will finally be available starting this week. The standalone VR headset was announced way back in October last year, and more recently, signs pointed to a proper launch at Facebook's F8 conference this week. It turns …
Read More »WD Black NVMe 1TB SSD Review
The first WD Black PCIe SSD was a disappointment, but how does the updated NVMe model fare?
Read More »