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Lexar has been expanding its PC component lineup. The latest additions are the Thoc OC DDR5 and DDR4 memory, offering a solution whether you have a new high-end system or an older one needing a RAM upgrade. As the name suggests, the Lexar Thor OC DDR5 memory was inspired by …

Intel's marketing material suggested Application Optimization (APO) could be a game changer for the blue team. According to early reports, it seems that wasn't too far off. Although it's not officially available, enthusiasts could test Intel's new CPU usage optimisation tool and share their experience online. Intel APO is a …

Hyte has launched another unique case to join its portfolio. The Y70 Touch doesn't just stand out with its aesthetics, but the 14.1-inch touch screen display in the centre enables new possibilities for custom PC builds.  The latest addition to Hyte's trademark Y-Series cases is the new Hyte Y70 Touch, …

The be quiet! Pure Wings 3 fans have officially arrived. With a low minimum rpm and high top-end speed, and additional fan blades over the standard 7-blade fan design, the Pure Wings 3 looks to be a good choice for improving airflow.  The Pure Wings 3 fan is available in …

Since 2016, Qualcomm has worked with Microsoft, supplying laptop processors capable of running Windows. Today at the Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon X Elite, a powerful new 12-core processor for PCs.

This 2TB external SSD is priced just over £100 - is it worth it?

The AMD Ryzen 7045HX series (aka Dragon Range) is a CPU family that blends desktop and mobile characteristics, using Raphael chips in a mobile package. These CPUs bring up to 16 Zen4 cores to gaming laptops, providing a considerable increase in multi-threading performance over the previous generation. Contrary to the …

An all-new gaming hardware brand is making its debut this week. APNX is a newly formed company with a team of experts in creating gaming and PC hardware products. Today, APNX is unveiling its first PC case, the APNX C1. For those wondering, APNX is an acronym for Advanced Performance …

Another source has joined in on the recent RTX 40 Super rumours. We've already heard that Nvidia is apparently planning Super variants of the RTX 4070, RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4080. It was previously claimed that the RTX 4070 Super would see a memory increase and it looks like …

One of Intel's primary marketing promises for the 14th Gen Core series was its overclocking capabilities. It didn't take long to prove that wasn't just marketing, as overlockers were quick to set a new 9.04 GHz world record for the fastest frequency ever reached on a consumer chip. Now, another …

Leo checks out Sharkoon's latest case, offering 4 ARGB fans and a ton of mesh

Intel released its first Core 14th Gen “Raptor Lake Refresh” desktop CPUs earlier this week. Initially, Intel announced that these CPUs would support Thunderbolt 5, the most recent version of the protocol. However, Intel has recently said that although certain 14th-generation processors will support Thunderbolt 5, this is not the …

The Model 4 King Arthur is the newest collection from Geometric Future. Available in black and white, the new Model 4 case is a compact 35L case that can be expanded to increase hardware compatibility. The Model 4 features fine mesh panels, robust steel (1mm + 1.2mm), and a combined …

This week, rumours around a potential RTX 40 Super refresh came to light, pointing to an RTX 4080 Super, as well as Super versions of the RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4070. According to another source, the RTX 4070 Super may use the AD103 GPU and get a bump up …

AMD has unveiled the Radeon RX 7900M, its new flagship GPU designed for gaming laptops, marking the debut of the Navi 31 GPU in the mobile market. The first laptop to feature AMD's new mobile GPU is the Alienware m18 R1, with more to come in the months ahead.  The …

Today, Lian Li is launching its first AIO with an LCD display on the CPU block. The new Galahad II LCD combines the latest Asetek 8th Gen pump, a 30mm thick radiator with fully rotatable angled fittings, pre-installed UNI FAN SL Infinity fans and is available in black or white.  …

The Steam Deck has proven that there is quite a big market for handheld gaming PCs. Now, there are a number of companies offering handheld PC gaming devices, including Windows-based alternatives. Now, Seagate is offering a new FireCuda SSD for these systems. The new Seagate FireCuda 520N sports the M.2 …

A few days on from Intel's announcement of its latest round of desktop processors, AMD is unveiling some new CPUs of its own. Today marks the launch of Ryzen Threadripper and Threadripper PRO 7000 series processors, packing Zen4 technology, up to 96 cores and higher clock speeds.

The Intel Core i9-14900K has arrived and professional overclockers have been quick to put the new desktop flagship to the test. Using a Z790 motherboard, a group of overclockers managed to set a new world record, pushing the CPU to a whopping 9,043MHz.  To establish the new record, the team …

While Nvidia skipped over a refreshed RTX 30 Super series of graphics cards last generation, new reports point to the possibility of the Super line returning for RTX 40. 

After weeks of rumours about the Radeon RX 6750 GRE, AMD has finally revealed the upcoming GPU. After seeing the specs, you'll see most of the rumours were true, but the surprise lies in AMD releasing two Radeon RX 6750 GRE models: one with 10GB and the other with 12GB …

We finally have the first public listing of an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU. While there have been multiple leaks of the “Meteor Lake” Core Ultra 7 and 5 CPUs, this is the first instance of a Core 9 SKU appearing before the planned December 14th debut. The listing was …

Back in August, we reported that the console release of indie hit Phasmophobia was being delayed to October due to an office fire suffered by the team at Kinetic Games. Unfortunately, the effects of the incident are still being felt, with the team now announcing a further delay of Phasmophobia …

Intel's new 14th Gen processors have officially launched and G.Skill is prepared with ultra-fast DDR5 memory for the new Z790 chipset platform. Today, G.Skill is launching its new DDR5-8400 CL40 memory kits. Developed using the new Intel Core i9-14900K and Z790 platform and validated on a system featuring the processor …

The latest Intel consumer CPUs have their throttling point set at around 107ºC. However, with the new feature MSI has added to their new BIOS for MSI Z690 and Z790 Max motherboards, it's now possible to increase the threshold to at least 115ºC. According to a screenshot shared by @kuroberumo …

Is the Cougar MX600 genuinely new or just another generic rebranded mid-tower? We find out today

Rumours about AMD releasing a Radeon RX 6750 GRE graphics card have been floating on the internet for some time. Most recently, Gigabyte and MSI versions of this graphics card have been spotted, both sporting 12GB of VRAM.  According to Gigabyte China (via VideoCardz), this graphics card will feature 12GB …

The ASUS Noctua RTX 4080 is no longer the only RTX 40 series card with Noctua fans. While the Noctua RTX 4080 was created in close cooperation with Noctua, Sycom took a different approach with its Noctua-cooled RTX 4070 and 4060 Ti graphics cards. Sycom, a Japanese OEM system builder, …

Today is the big day – after months of rumours and various leaks, Intel is now officially announcing its new 14th Gen Core processors. Otherwise known as the Raptor Lake Refresh, new 14th Gen Core desktop processors will offer up to 6GHz speeds, accelerated AI performance and improved gaming performance. …

One of the biggest mistakes that an inexperienced system builder will make is to place all their focus on the most powerful processor, motherboard and GPU while trying to save money on the power supply, often purchasing a no-name brand. But how do you know what to look out for? In this guide, we go over everything you need to know and give our top PSU recommendations for 2023...