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Intel just released a new Arc graphics driver to improve the Starfield gameplay experience when running it with an Intel Arc GPU. The updated driver improves Starfield load times as well as certain instability and texture issues but acknowledges that more work still needs to be done. Starfield might be …

The latest drive to join Kingston's extensive range of external devices is the XS1000

By now, it's clear that we won't get any Z890 motherboards this year. However, motherboard manufacturers still plan to launch a new series of Z790 motherboards. In MSI's case, we'll be seeing a new round of Z790 MAX motherboards.  According to price information supplied by chi11edog, the upcoming MSI Z790 …

The next Core i9-14900K CPU, which will be part of Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh portfolio, will have the same core count as the Core i9-13900K, with 24 cores made up of 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores. However, there is a noticeable increase in clock speed, as seen in recently leaked …

After many rumours regarding the specifications of AMD's upcoming Strix Point APU, we may finally have confirmation of its CPU and GPU core configuration. A recent leak with various screenshots of HWiNFO64 claim the Strix Point APU will feature a hybrid architecture with 4+8 CPU cores and 16 RDNA 3.5 …

Many assumed that LGA1700-compatible coolers would also work with the LGA1851 socket, despite having a slightly different Z-height. Previous reports about the LGA-1851 socket hinted at this, but now we have some kind of confirmation thanks to Noctua. According to Akiba-PC (via VideoCardz), Noctua has verified that their LGA-1700 mounting …

InWin, known for its unique-looking cases, has announced yet another unique PC chassis. We present to you the Dubili, a new DIY case. Available in Titanium Grey and Champagne Gold, the Dubili can be bought fully built or in its flatpack version (DIY Edition), so you can build it yourself. …

Leo took a recent trip to Malaysia to find out how Meteor Lake is being made

With less than a week until the release of the Radeon RX 7700 XT, it looks like there are already a few with these cards in hand. That would explain why there are already screenshots of GPU-Z detailing one of these graphics cards, as well as benchmark scores. According to …

According to recent reports, AMD has stopped producing the Navi 23-based RX 6650 XT graphics card, and the remaining retail stock should run out within a matter of weeks. The Radeon RX 6650 XT, which was released last year alongside other upgraded RDNA2-based RX 6×50 series GPUs, is being sold …

MSI is revamping its RTX 40 series graphics card portfolio with the launch of the Gaming Slim line. The new cards take inspiration from the Suprim and Gaming X designs. There will be Slim versions of the RTX 4070 Ti, RTX 4070, and RTX 4060 Ti.

At Computex, Asus showcased a new solution to reduce PC cable clutter. The company presented a motherboard and GPU combo prototype where the latter received power through an additional power connector on the motherboard. This new solution has now been detailed thanks to the documentation that was recently unveiled. Leaker …

Intel has recently organised a Tech Tour to give attendees some insights into how they develop, test, and manufacture chips. As such, those who participated in the event had direct access to the company's most secure locations, which are actively working on next-generation client and enterprise product development. During the …

A high end gaming case for £350, can MSI pull it off?

We struggled to wrap our heads around the initial £480 price tag for the RTX 4060 Ti but price cuts are starting to appear. This week, a few different RTX 4060 Ti 16GB models are now selling below MSRP in the UK.  A quick look at Scan UK reveals three …

Sharkoon is back with a new pair of ATX mid-towers. Aimed at those who prefer a minimalistic look to their rigs, the new VS8 and VS9 cases are available in two versions, one without a side window and lights, intended for offices and business machines, and a gaming version complete …

Following AMD's keynote at Gamescom last week, the company's Senior VP and GM of the Graphics Business Unit answered a few interview questions. Not much was revealed about AMD's future plans, but we did get confirmation that the RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT are the last two major …

With the Intel 14th Gen Core series release right around the corner, retailers have started to prepare for the launch. There is at least one retailer who has already listed the six upcoming 14th Gen K and KF chips but hasn't shared pricing. However, rumour says that we'll see a …

We've not reviewed an Enermax PSU in some time, how does this unit compare to the competition?

When Samsung announced its 990 Pro SSD family for the retail market last year, it only offered 1TB and 2TB variants, skipping the 4TB option that is usually available for high-end SSDs. Now, the company is poised to right this by releasing a 4TB version this autumn...

To celebrate the upcoming launch of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, AMD and Ubisoft have joined forces to launch a themed graphics card, the RX 7900 XTX Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Limited Edition. The model is distinguished not just by the Navi 31 GPU and 24GB of RAM powering it but …

MSI has accidentally broken the embargo on the 14th Gen Core series. The company has posted a video on YouTube (now private), leaking numerous details and comments about the Raptor Lake-S Refresh chips. The video wasn't only focused on the upcoming CPUs, according to VideoCardz. They also showcased MSI's current …

As rumoured, today at Gamescom, AMD officially announced its next batch of gaming graphics cards - the RX 7800 XT and the RX 7700 XT. Both pack the latest RDNA 3 technology, with a Navi 32 GPU powering them, targeting those looking to game at 1440p. 

This year, Artificial Intelligence has been all the rage in the tech world. Nvidia has been focusing on AI for years already and its latest quarterly earnings report shows that this was indeed a very good idea, with Nvidia enjoying a huge boom in revenue.  In recent months, a number …

The Gamescom audience spans a wide range, with many PC gamers attending the event each year, making it a good spot for plenty of PC hardware companies to showcase new products, from peripherals to components. This year, DeepCool is at Gamescom in force with a huge booth. At the event, …

We put the 7900 XT head-to-head with the 4070 Ti in a massive 44-game benchmark battle!

The Intel LGA-1851 socket is expected to debut on the market with the Arrow Lake-S platform. However, it won't be a one-time use, as recent reports claim it should last for two years. The new platform may also drop DDR4 support entirely, moving users entirely over to DDR5 memory. The …

A leaker has recently found a curious entry on the Geekbench benchmark database. The system was an unreleased Lenovo workstation powered by an AMD engineering sample. Even if it isn't clearly identified, it was quickly brought to attention that, according to the ID, it should be an AMD Ryzen HEDT …

Nvidia ended video BIOS modification over a decade ago when it added BIOS signature checks. Using an on-die security processor named Falcon, the company stopped users from changing the BIOS their card ships with. The GeForce 900 series was the first to feature the security chip, which has been kept …

Owners of Intel Arc A380 GPUs should have a pleasant surprise if they update their GPU drivers. These new drivers not only improve DirectX 11 gaming performance but also offer a firmware upgrade for some GPUs. The BIOS update focuses on increasing stability, fan behaviour, bug fixes, and compatibility with …