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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?

Wieland, a German manufacturer of semi-finished products, has developed a CPU liquid cooler prototype that uses a thermosyphon instead of a pump. In a recent video, Der8auer compared the Wieland prototype cooler's performance against that of a regular Corsair AIO 240 CPU cooler to test how it performs compared to …

Recently, a data mining website that specialises in LinkedIn profiles of employees from semiconductor firms discovered that one of the profiles contains a list of five unreleased AMD codenames. Although most of them were already known, one is new. That's “Sound Wave”. According to Gamma0burst (via Wccftech), AMD plans to …

Phanteks is back with its latest round of PC cases. The new Phanteks XT series is designed to cater towards gaming PCs, giving ample room for high-end hardware and additional cooling, as well as the aesthetic thrills we typically find in more expensive cases. all while keeping prices at a …

Can DeepCool top our charts with another AIO? This time we take a look at their latest LCD equipped cooler

Last year, in July 2023, the Radeon RX 7900 GRE was first released exclusively for China, but since then, AMD has decided to introduce this SKU to the global DIY market. The card has been widely reviewed by outlets (including us), where many noticed the limitations when trying to overclock …

Corsair has announced the iCUE Link RX Series of PC cooling fans, expanding the company's iCUE Link ecosystem. The introduction of these fans is a step forward in the growth of Corsair's DIY component portfolio, offering more 120mm and 140mm fan options with and without RGB. The RX Series fans …

Sabrent has recently launched its newest M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD, the Rocket 5. The new SSD naturally comes in the M.2-2280 form factor and is available as a bare drive with up to 4TB of storage. Better yet, it is equipped with a new Phison controller, enabling even faster …

Nvidia has recently launched two new graphics cards for professional laptops, which are part of the RTX ADA series. These new graphics cards are the RTX A1000 ADA and the RTX 500 Ada, which were unveiled at MWC 2024. The RTX Ada series now features the RTX A1000 ADA, packing …

Corsair 6500 series aims to win over the dual chamber case enthusiasts, but has it worked?

We've seen G.SKILL memory used to break plenty of overclocking records over the years and that trend isn't slowing down in 2024. This week, G.Skill announced that South Korean overclocker, SAFEDISK, has set a new SuperPi-32M world record using Trident Z5 DDR5 memory. In collaboration with Asus ROG, Intel and …

A lot of PC builders nowadays pay close attention to the case fans they put in their rigs, with the goal of improving airflow and balancing noise/performance. This week, Sharkoon is unveiling what should be its best PC fan yet, the Rebel F50 PWM.  The Sharkoon Rebel F50 PWM fan …

Recent Geekbench 6 scores have revealed that the Snapdragon X Elite, Qualcomm's upcoming CPU, has surpassed AMD's flagship laptop APU, the Ryzen 9 7940HS, in both single- and multi-core ratings, indicating that the next generation of Arm-based CPUs might compete with x86 chips used in laptops and desktop PCs.  According …

Seven months on from its China-exclusive launch, AMD's RX 7900 GRE is finally hitting the global market

Intel Arrow Lake is coming up and it would seem that we now know what to expect on the integrated graphics side. According to new reports, Arrow Lake-S processors will utilise Xe-LPG for the iGPU, while the Laptop oriented Arrow Lake-H CPUs will feature Xe-LPG+.  Coelacanth's Dream (via VideoCardz) notes …

Thermaltake has recently announced the global availability of the Toughfan EX12/14 Pro cooling fan. The new EX Pro fans feature TT's new Magforce 2.0 Quick Connect design for daisy chaining, as well as swappable fan blades.  The Toughfan EX12 Pro and EX14 Pro come with the new MagForce 2.0 Quick …

Back in November, we learned that Nvidia saw massive growth from the sales of its AI accelerators, leading to a huge $18.4 billion in revenue for the quarter. Now, Nvidia has published its Q4 results and somehow, more records have been shattered.  Nvidia's Q3 revenue for the year grew by …

With Sony opening up to supporting the PC platform more and more, many of us wondered if the PlayStation VR2 headset would support PCs when it launched. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. However, that may change soon, as Sony has begun testing PC compatibility.  The PlayStation VR2 headset offers a …

Update: The Nvidia App is now out of beta and can be downloaded – HERE. For years now, Nvidia has had a two-pronged approach for its drivers, offering users the GeForce Experience app, alongside the more traditional Nvidia Control Panel. Now, the two are officially combining into the Nvidia App. The …

Intel has just announced the establishment of Intel Foundry, a new systems foundry company that aims to be more sustainable and geared towards the AI age. The company also unveiled an updated process roadmap that aims to secure its leadership position in the latter half of the decade. Intel's extended …

Should this unit tempt you for a new system build this year? We find out today

AMD Zen 5 chips are still a little ways off from launch, but the first reports on Zen 6 client CPUs have already started to show up. It seems Zen 6 processors will pack RDNA 5 iGPUs and feature 2.5D interconnects, moving away from the multi-die design of the current …

Arctic Is launching a new AIO but can it beat the legendary Liquid Freezer II?

The be quiet! Dark Base 701 and Dark Base Pro 901 are back with new monochrome White versions. Both cases impressed us in their original form last year, but now, there is an option for those who prefer an all-white build. The Dark Base Pro 901 White features a silence-oriented …

The DeepCool MYSTIQUE AIO cooler has arrived. Packing high performance fans for cooling with one of the more unique LCD CPU block designs we've seen so far. The highlight of the MYSTIQUE AIO is the 2.8″ TFT LCD screen at the centre of the CPU block, offering a sharp resolution …

A recent report suggests that AMD's Zen 5 CPUs are set to reach TSMC fabs in the second quarter of this year, with mass production anticipated to begin in the third quarter of 2024. AMD and TSMC are gearing up their production facilities for the next-generation Zen 5 CPUs, based …

It would seem that Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake processors are now in testing. A recently leaked image gave us our first look at a Lunar Lake SKU, sporting eight cores. The image also seems to confirm a recent rumour that Lunar Lake will not support Hyper-Threading.  According to the screenshot …