Recently, we got a glimpse of what seems to be the names of Intel's new gaming processors, all of which carry the Core Ultra branding. Reportedly, the new Arrow Lake-S processors will launch under the Core Ultra 200 banner, with the naming structure matching what we've already seen on the …
Read More »be quiet! cuts prices for its excellent Platinum-rated PSUs and the Dark Rock Pro 5
We've reviewed many be quiet! products over the years, often coming away very impressed. More recently, the company launched a pair of excellent ATX 3.0 power supplies with the Straight Power 12 1200W and 1500W, as well as its best air-cooler yet with the Dark Rock Pro 5. Now, all …
Read More »Corsair introduces new 30mm thick RS Max series fans
Corsair has launched its most powerful fans yet. The new 120mm and 140mm RS Max series fans utilise an extra-thick design, making them ideal for use cases where high air pressure is essential. Engineered with 30mm thickness and bigger fan blades, enhanced by AirGuide technology, the RS Max series offers …
Read More »Montech Sky Two GX Review – a budget banger!
Montech is back with an updated Sky Two chassis, and it's less than £70
Read More »Intel Lunar Lake Xe2-LPG iGPU benchmark gives impressive first look
Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake CPU design is set to revolutionise the low-power mobile market. This new processor will be the first to feature the company's highly anticipated Battlemage graphics technology. Though little information is available regarding the revised architecture, early benchmark results indicate that this processor could be a force …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 240F Arrow Lake desktop CPU to use 8+16 and 6+8 dies
Intel is all set to launch its Arrow Lake-S series of processors this year, marking the debut of a new socket (LGA-1851) and the retirement of the Raptor Lake family. As the release approaches, we're getting more reports about the specs of the upcoming processors. The latest one concerns the …
Read More »Montech launches the Sky Two GX in black and white
Montech recently announced the release of its latest PC case, the Sky Two GX, an enhanced version of the Sky Two series. The Sky Two GX has been designed for enthusiasts and gamers who require good cooling performance for their high-end components. This new case features an airflow-focused E-ATX design …
Read More »Intel blames motherboard vendors for 13/14th Gen Core i9 CPU stability issues
After many users reported instability with Intel 13/14th Gen Core i9 CPUs, the company has finally issued a statement condemning motherboard manufacturers for allowing Intel processors to run outside of specified specifications. The company also confirms that most stability complaints involve unlocked motherboards. Intel's statement was shared by Igor's Lab. …
Read More »MSI shows off huge performance gains for Claw handheld with new BIOS and drivers
The MSI Claw didn't blow anyone away with its day-one gaming performance but through new drivers and BIOS updates, the handheld gaming system has improved tremendously, with MSI boasting performance gains up to 150 percent. The new E1T41IMS.106 BIOS (referred to as 106) and 31.0.101.5445 GPU driver (referred to as 5445) …
Read More »Antec’s Constellation C5 case comes with 7 ARGB fans pre-installed
Antec has unleashed its latest case – the Antec C5 ARGB. Available in black or white, the case stands out with its 270-degree tempered glass panel, while also introducing support for back-connect motherboards, a new design that moves all of your power connectors to the back of the motherboard, leaving …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Strix Point and Strix Halo specs leak
AMD's upcoming Strix Point and Strix Halo APUs are generating some buzz in the community. While AMD has yet to reveal the complete specifications for its next-generation APUs based on Zen 5 architecture, a new leak has given us much more information. According to the documents obtained by HKEPC (via …
Read More »Thermaltake The Tower 300 Build – Feel the Buzz
Leo channels his inner Bumblebee with this latest Thermaltake build
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti GPUs in low supply, reports claim
The RTX 40 GPUs have been in high demand, but the supply has not kept up with the market. One particular model that has been hit the hardest is the RTX 4060 Ti, with availability decreasing significantly in the first two weeks of April for both the 8GB and 16GB …
Read More »First AMD Ryzen 9050 series APU benchmark spotted
We've seen plenty of pre-release CPU benchmarks over the years thanks to public benchmark databases. Most recently, the first Ryzen 9050 APU appeared in one such database, giving us a promising look at its potential. The Geekbench entry spotted by Benchleaks is from an AMD APU with the OPN (product) …
Read More »AMD to launch new EPYC processors for AM5
AMD is reportedly set to expand its EPYC CPU line-up with a new variation, the EPYC 4004. This new family of data-centre processors is expected to join an expanded selection of EPYC Zen 4 CPUs spanning five segments, with up to 128 cores. A report from Hoang Anh Phu (via …
Read More »ASUS is offering a series of discounts and promotions on its ProArt range
When KitGuru toured ASUS' main office in Taipei back in December last year, we were given early access to a lot of products that would only be seen by the rest of the world at CES. Alongside the usual array of ROG/TUF components and peripherals, we were also shown many …
Read More »Apple Vision Pro orders reportedly cut in half as Apple reconsiders AR future
While the Apple Vision Pro got off to a hot start with surprisingly positive reviews, many have since commented about not having many reasons to use it since. On top of that, it would seem that sales have fallen flat, leading to reports of a cancelled follow-up headset, as well …
Read More »Cooler Master’s new MasterBox 600 is ready for ‘zero cable’ PC builds
Cooler Master is aiming to impress again with its latest case, the MasterBox 600. Offering support for ‘zero cable' motherboards and up to 420mm liquid cooling radiators for a pristine and powerful build. Several motherboard makers kicked off the year by unveiling their new back-connected motherboard designs, in which the …
Read More »Enermax PlatiGemini 1200W PSU Review (ATX 3.1 and ATX 12VO)
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Read More »JEDEC update shows faster DDR5 memory on the horizon
The JEDEC association has announced the release of the JESD79-5C DDR5 SDRAM standard, which increases the reference speed for DDR5 memory. This latest update is designed to enhance reliability, security, and performance across various applications, including servers and emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning. JESD79-5C DDR5 SDRAM adds …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 8000 GPUs to feature 18Gbps GDDR6 memory
A fresh report on the upcoming RDNA 4-based Radeon RX 8000 series has just been shared. As per a known leaker, the upcoming new-gen AMD graphics cards will use GDDR6 memory running at 18Gbps. Recent reports suggest that the first RDNA 4 graphics cards will target the mid-range market, with …
Read More »Noctua launches improves low-profile CPU cooler for high-end SFF PCs
Noctua is back with its latest ultra-quiet CPU cooler. The new NH-L12Sx77 is a low-profile CPU cooler for powerful compact builds. It is a slightly taller variant of the pre-existing NH-L12S, which has been well received. The advantage of this taller version includes improved motherboard and RAM compatibility. With 6 …
Read More »Fake ‘Samsung 1080 Pro’ M.2 SSDs are being sold online
We've seen plenty of fake PC hardware being sold at cheap prices over the years. For a time, storage products like USB sticks were a prime culprit. Now, we're seeing fake Samsung M.2 SSDs being sold, with one brave soul buying one for science. Korean news site, Quasarzone, picked up …
Read More »Meta teams up with Microsoft for Xbox-inspired VR headset
In a surprise announcement this week, Meta revealed plans to open up its OS to third parties, allowing other hardware makers to create their own ‘Quest' headsets. One of the first partner on board appears to be none other than Microsoft, just shortly after abandoning its Windows Mixed Reality efforts. …
Read More »Intel drivers for Linux reveal new Battlemage GPU details
Intel has recently released an update to its Battlemage GPU drivers for Linux. As usual, this update was accompanied by patch notes, confirming an interesting bit of information regarding the upcoming graphics cards. Battlemage GPUs will not support DisplayPort (2.1) UHBR20 mode. As first reported by Phoronix, the latest Intel …
Read More »DeepCool makes mini-ITX accessible with new CH160 case
DeepCool has recently unveiled its latest PC case, the CH160. This small case is perfect for those who value portability. It has all you need to house a high-end system, but to do so, you'll have to plan your build carefully. For moving it around, the case comes with a …
Read More »Meta Quest OS being opened up to 3rd-party hardware makers
As impressive as the Meta Quest’s hardware is, equally as surprising is just how much Meta has been supporting the device’s software – constantly updating and improving the OS with new and interesting functionality. In a surprising move, Meta is now allowing other VR hardware makers to use their Quest …
Read More »AMD Strix Halo iGPU to outperform RTX 4060 mobile
The AMD Strix Halo is a rumoured upcoming line-up of laptop processors with beefy integrated graphics. According to the latest reports, these processors may offer pretty impressive performance, outperforming current-gen processors and trading blows with GPUs like the RTX 4060 and RTX 4070 for laptops. Based on previous rumours, the …
Read More »Intel’s latest Arc graphics driver improves performance in select DX11 games by up to 48%
Intel has been working on improving its Arc graphics drivers since the launch of its A-series desktop GPUs. We've seen some very impressive performance gains for DX9 and DX11 titles over the past year. With the latest driver release, Intel continues that trend, with performance gains of up to 48 …
Read More »TeamGroup launches high-capacity PCIe 4 SSDs with up to 7,400MB/s speeds
TeamGroup has recently announced a new M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD, the MP44Q. Available in capacities up to 4 TB, the upcoming SSD features 3D QLC NAND memory capable of providing sequential read speeds of 7,400 MB/s. Team Group MP44Q M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD uses the newest 3D QLC NAND and …
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