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Leo takes a close look at DRR5 memory - just how much does it matter?

Due to political reasons, Nvidia has been forced to launch a new RTX 4090 series SKU in China. This new GPU will be named RTX 4090D and is already available at select Chinese retailers. Pricing remains unchanged compared to the standard RTX 4090. This launch comes after the RTX 4090 …

SilverStone has launched a new high-end SFX-L PSU, the Extreme1200R Platinum. The upcoming high-capacity PSU is potentially the highest-wattage power supply in the SFX-L form factor, offering up to 1200W of power. This modern power supply complies with the SFX12V 4.1 standard, equivalent to ATX 3.1, and PCIe CEM 5. …

Over the last couple of months, an incoming wave of RTX 40 Super graphics cards has been heavily rumoured. Now, an EU retailer has put out the first listings for the new cards, with various models of the RTX 4080 Super, RTX 4070 Ti Super and RTX 4070 Super.  Thanks …

Recently, we reported on speculation surrounding the release of the new Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs, including the Radeon RX 7600 XT. Recent rumors now suggest an imminent release on January 24th. According to Benchlife (via VideoCardz), the card will be released in late January, more specifically, January 24th, a …

EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission) is a regulatory agency for registering electronic components and devices before they hit the market. Recently, a relatively unknown manufacturer called Arktek submitted new Radeon SKUs to the website. The listing included various Radeon RX GPUs we already know about, alongside a few surprises. Twitter tech …

Nvidia has yet to announce its new RTX 40 Super series graphics cards officially but all rumours point towards a January launch. While previous AiB models of the RTX 4070 shipped with standard PCIe connectors, the new RTX 4070 Super graphics cards may switch over to 12VHPWR.  Asus is reportedly …

Two years on, can the 6500 XT play modern games at 1080p using the lowest settings?

Cablemod has recently issued a recall on all V1.0 and 1.1 12VHPWR angled adapters due to safety concerns. If you happen to be using one of these adapters, it is recommended that you cease using it and send it back.  The company has also stated that it will no longer …

Enermax has announced the release of a new version of the StarryKnight SK30. The SK30 V2 looks very similar to its predecessor, with some aesthetic differences here and there. However, the fans and front panel have been upgraded.  The StarryKnight SK30 V2 has three 140mm and one 120mm Enermax SquA …

James goes over his picks for the best cases and coolers of the year

Lian Li has launched a new addition to the O11 case lineup, the O11D Evo RGB. The O11D Evo RGB has been designed based on feedback from the community, incorporating several enhancements such as a flexible motherboard adaptable to two places, support for up to 420mm radiators at the top, …

Leo takes us through an EPYC history of AMD Threadripper

The Asus ProArt range used to consist primarily of colour-calibrated monitors but the company has been expanding it in recent years. Now, the ProArt series also includes cases and coolers for the first time. The new LC420 AIO ships with Noctua Industrial PPC fans, offering a stealthy all-black look for …

Gamdias recently launched the Boreas M2-510 Series and E2-410 Series CPU air coolers. These models, available in black and white, feature copper heat pipes with direct contact technology, a thick base plate, and a 120mm hydraulic fan with PWM control to keep your CPU cool even during intense usage. The …

MSI has recently announced the launch of its next-generation flagship SSD, the Spatium M570 Pro Frozr. This SSD was designed to provide lightning-fast read and write speeds, achievable thanks to the Phison E26 PCIe 5.0 controller and high-grade 3D NAND flash. Alongside the M570 Pro Frozr, MSI unveiled another mainstream …

Lian Li has recently launched the Uni Fan TL LCD and Uni Fan TL, a new range of fans that can interlock with each other. The former comes with a 1.6″ LCD that can be customised to display GIFs, images, or system stats. The Uni Fan TL, on the other …

A new Intel roadmap covering the desktop/mobile CPU, workstation CPU and GPU segments, has begun circulating. The roadmap highlighted several new products launched in 2023: the 14th Generation Core series, Core Ultra 100, Xeon Sapphire Rapids, and discrete graphics like Arc. However, it also included what we can expect for …

No top fans or radiator... so how does it handle system thermals?

Klevv is expanding the CRAS V RGB DDR5 memory series in multiple ways. In addition to the new high-speed memory kits running at 8,200 and 8,400MHz, Klevv also introduced the new Brilliant White memory kits featuring white heatsinks. Klevv's new high-speed CRAS V RGB memory kits will be available with …

FSP has revealed its product lineup for 2024, which includes a 2500W power supply. The Cannon Pro 2500W boasts 80 Plus Platinum certification, ATX 3.1 standard standards, and an updated PCIe Gen5 connection. Geeknetic shared the details about the company's 2024 product lineup, where the highlight was the upcoming Cannon …

In recent weeks, plenty of leaks and rumours have been pointing to a new round of graphics cards from Nvidia. The company is reportedly planning to launch three RTX 40 Super graphics cards in January and now some additional information reveals when we can expect to see the first reviews.  …

MSI and ASRock have increased support for up to 192GB of memory capacity on their AMD-based 600-series motherboards earlier this year. However, that limit is about to be pushed even higher. The companies have recently announced that their motherboards can support even larger memory sizes, up to 256GB for 4 …

Zalman recently unveiled their latest PC case, the i6. This new case has an ATX mid-tower form factor and was designed to meet the needs of gamers and PC enthusiasts. The case is spacious and airy, while the front panel has a mesh-style intake, which ensures efficient airflow. The left …

Rumours have been circulating about Nvidia's plans to unveil the next generation of GeForce RTX 40 Super graphics cards in a ‘Special Address' on January 8th at CES 2024. According to sources, the company will reportedly release the first RTX 40 Super cards nine days after the announcement. According to …

Nvidia has reportedly informed its board partners that it will no longer produce new GeForce GTX 16 graphics cards. Sources report that the last orders for the GTX 16 series will be finalised this month, and no further orders will be taken in the first quarter of 2024. According to …

The Hyte Y60 is a very popular case with enthusiasts, but can the Y70 Touch better it?

Back at Intel Innovation 2023, Intel announced plans to launch its Intel Core Ultra processors in mid December. Based on the Meteor Lake architecture, the first wave of Core Ultra CPUs for laptops have now been officially announced and we have all the details on specs and features.

Patriot Memory has recently announced new memory kits resulting from its collaboration with Asus. The two companies are launching the Viper Elite 5 TUF Gaming Alliance RGB DDR5 series, available in kits of two modules with up to 48GB of memory and 6600MHz speeds. The Viper Elite 5 TUF Gaming …

Jonsbo has recently launched a new CPU cooler with impressive specifications and a compact design. The CR-1400 DV2 is a dual-tower CPU air cooler that is just 136mm tall with fans installed. Despite its small size, this cooler has two aluminium fin stacks, a shrouded fan mount, and a pair …