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Intel Application Optimisation is a tool designed to optimise the performance of specific games by using intelligent thread scheduling. While this tool has proven to significantly enhance performance in specific games, its list of supported games and CPUs has been limited. That is now changing, as Intel is adding 12 …

A team of expert overclockers from around the world have broken four world records with Intel's new Core i9-14900KS, including the world record for speed...

Metal fans and custom cooling works well!

Zalman has recently launched the P30 Air Micro-ATX cases designed for maximum airflow. The case is available in two colours, black and white, and features panel perforations throughout the front panel and along the sides of the bottom half. The left panel covers only the top compartment, while the right …

Although Nvidia's Blackwell GPU line-up should be mostly similar to Ada in terms of memory specifications, the flagship seems to be the exception. Instead of a 384-bit memory bus like the one used on the AD102 GPU, the successor, the GB202, is expected to feature a 512-bit memory bus. Not …

Intel first debuted a ‘KS' version of its flagship chip with the Core i9-9900KS back in October 2019, and the tradition has carried on each generation since. Today, Intel unveils its latest ‘KS' chip, the Core i9-14900KS, reaching 6.2GHz speeds out of the box.  While most enthusiasts will be happy …

While many case manufacturers have been using a two-sided tempered glass panel design, Jonsbo stands out as one of the select few to achieve a truly refined iteration of this design by using a single curved piece of glass (like the Montech King 95). This design approach removes the pillar …

We've seen plenty of PC hardware supply issues in recent years, in part due to crypto mining farms buying up large portions of available stock. This problem has resurfaced in 2024, but miners aren't buying up all the GPUs this time, instead their attention has turned to the Ryzen 9 …

ENERMAX is back with its latest series of power supplies. The new Revolution D.F. 12 is the world's smallest PSU compliant with the Intel ATX 3.1 standard from Intel's psuselector-20240301, allowing users to maximise space for airflow within their PC case while delivering robust power to all critical components. The …

Corsair has recently announced the new Hydro X custom cooling kit, the iCue Link XH405i RGB. Building on the success of their previous XH305i kits, Corsair has packed the XH405i RGB kit with a suite of cooling components enhanced with RGB lighting, supporting Corsair's iCue Link technology to create a …

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite is set to revolutionise the ultraportable notebook category by powering a new generation of Arm-powered Windows 11 devices. Designed to rival the Apple M3 processor, the Snapdragon X Elite SoC can also compete against Intel's and AMD's 15–30W x64 CPUs and, in some cases, outperform …

We check out no less than four RX 7900 GRE models from Sapphire and Gigabyte

It's the same Lexar NM790, but this time with a dedicated heatsink - does it make a difference?

Resizable BAR is a useful feature that can improve GPU performance. The catch is that enabling it is restricted to newer-gen systems. On the Nvidia side, you need at least an RTX 30 series GPU to activate it, but a new mod will enable the use of ReBar on GTX …

Contrary to previous rumours, it looks like the memory buses of the Nvidia RTX 50 series won't be much different from what we've seen in the RTX 30 and 40 series. Based on recent reports, the flagship GB202 GPU will feature a 384-bit memory bus, just like its predecessors. However, …

It seems Intel Lunar Lake won't need hyper-threading to outperform its predecessors. According to a new report, the upcoming client platform is expected to deliver a significant 50% performance increase over Meteor Lake-U, at least based on the reported Cinebench R23 and Geekbench 5.4.5 multi-core results. Based on previous reports, …

MSI recently released BIOS upgrades for their Intel 700 and 600 series motherboards, offering a new option to deactivate the CEP (Current Excursion Protection) feature. By turning off this feature, CPUs can run at lower voltages and temperatures without sacrificing performance, which is great news for gamers and enthusiasts looking …

Enermax is back with what looks to be a very promising mini-tower. The new Enerpazo EP237 mini-tower PC case can house a full-sized ATX motherboard, a 360mm radiator and enough PCIe expansion for larger graphics cards. The ENERPAZO EP237 mini-tower PC case provides efficient cooling support and expandability. It is …

The Fractal Design North is back and it is bigger than ever - literally

Adata has announced that its new DDR5-8000+ memory modules will feature a new cooling solution to further reign in the temperatures high-speed DDR5 memory can reach. By applying ‘Thermal Coating' to its overclocked RAM modules and kits, Adata expects to see a noticeable 10% improvement in temperatures.  The new technology …

Intel's new desktop processor, the Core i9-14900KS, is set to launch soon. This will probably end up being the last high-end CPU for the LGA-1700 socket and the last desktop CPU to use Intel's previous naming scheme, as desktop CPUs will soon transition to Intel's new ‘Core Ultra' branding.. We …

It has been a couple of years since Meta first retired the Oculus brand and shifting towards branding all VR hardware under the ‘Meta' banner. This included a shift away from Oculus accounts towards Meta accounts. Many have been able to hold out for now and continue to use newer …

Jonsbo has recently unveiled the N4 series MicroATX cases specifically designed for NAS setups. These cases stand out from the crowd, featuring natural wood panels on the front that remind us of the Fractal Design Terra. Available in two colours (black and white), these cases are aesthetically pleasing and practical. …

Following the introduction of a new set of AIOs, Arctic is now turning its attention to air coolers. To celebrate its 23rd anniversary, the company has launched the Freezer 36 at an exceptional price point, boasting improved performance and easier mounting than its predecessors. The Freezer 36 CPU coolers feature …

There is chatter that Nvidia is in the process of discontinuing the GTX 16 series of GPUs, bringing an end for the Turing generation and possibly marking the end of GTX graphics cards, as Nvidia now places far more focus on its RTX line-up.  Over at the Board Channels Forum …

DeepCool has launched the PL-D series of power supplies for system integrators and end-users. Available in models with up to 850 watts of power, the series offers great value, along with an upgrade to ATX 3.0 for new-gen systems. The PL-D series is designed to meet Intel's latest ATX 3.0 …

Intel has already shared some details about the upcoming Arrow Lake-S platform. We know this hybrid architecture will use a new desktop socket (LGA1851), which should be based on the forthcoming Intel 20A process node. However, recent reports suggest that while some will be, others will use a different node. …

Leo looks ahead to the Snapdragon X Elite, expected to launch at Computex

EK has recently collaborated with InWin to launch its latest water-cooling-focused PC case, the EK-Quantum InWin 977EK. Crafted to cater to the needs of custom loop liquid cooling enthusiasts, the new 997EK PC case supports a variety of radiator sizes, fans and pumps to build your custom loop. The EK-Quantum …

This behemoth of a case can support a huge number of fans, but is it any good?