Recently we reported that Gran Turismo 7 is set to get a VR update come the release of the next generation PlayStation VR2 headset later this month. Ahead of its launch, Polyphony Digital has fully detailed and explained this upcoming update – including the full scope of the game’s VR …
Read More »Unannounced Twisted Metal game might offer a VR mode
Though not officially confirmed, it has long been rumoured that a Twisted Metal game is currently in development at Firesprite. With the PlayStation VR2 roughly one week away from launch, it is encouraging to hear that the destruction derby title might be compatible with PSVR2 – as is the case …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4060 will use an unlocked AD107 GPU according to leak
The RTX 4060 specifications have seemingly been leaked. As per the report, the upcoming graphics card will be based on Nvidia's smallest Ada GPU, the AD107 GPU. Assuming that's true, it means the desktop and laptop variants of the RTX 4060 will use the same GPU, unlike the other RTX …
Read More »AMD Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series: Three CPUs tested!
We check out three Threadripper Pro CPUs and see how they stack up in 2023
Read More »Functioning 3DFX Voodoo 5 6000 prototype graphics card auctioned off for $15,000
Back when 3DFX was still an active company, it was working on releasing the promising Voodoo 5 6000 graphics card. Despite the manufacturer's efforts, it was never released. However, a number of functioning prototypes have surfaced over the years and recently, one such prototype was auctioned off for a whopping $15,000.
Read More »MSI expands DDR5 memory capacity up to 192GB on LGA1700-based motherboards
Most MSI 600 and 700 series motherboards are listed as supporting up to 64GB (two channels) or 128GB (four channels) of DDR5 memory. However, that's only because up to now, there were 16GB and 32GB modules. Thanks to Crucial's recent announcement of 24GB and 48GB modules, these boards can now …
Read More »Intel Xeon W7-2495X spotted in benchmark
The new Intel Xeon processors are expected to be announced in just a few days, but we're already starting to see at least one of these upcoming processors in benchmark databases. Recently, Geekbench was updated with a benchmark entry for the Xeon W7-2495X. The Geekbench entry found by Benchleaks shows …
Read More »Intel Core i9-13980HX claims the top spot on PassMark laptop CPU rankings
Whether we're talking about single-core or multi-core performance on a laptop platform, it seems we have a new reigning champion. The first Core i9-13980HX entries have started to be submitted into PassMark's database, and in both rankings, the upcoming Intel flagship mobile CPU is the new leader.
Read More »Latest Nvidia drivers quietly add support for upcoming RTX workstation laptop GPUs
Nvidia RTX 40 series laptop GPUs will be available on numerous laptops soon. However, the company has yet to announce any SKUs for portable workstations. Based on recent findings, these should be currently in development, as recent graphics drivers already support them. According to StefanG3d from LaptopVideo2Go (via VideoCardz), the …
Read More »Overclocker sets new benchmark record with two EPYC CPUs and a pickup truck
Yet another overclocking record has been broken. This time around, the DogFace team is making headlines, after packing an AMD EPYC-powered system onto the back of a pickup truck and then benchmarking it, setting a new record in the y-cruncher benchmark. Over at StorageReview, the team behind the new world …
Read More »PowerColor launches Radeon RX 7900 XTX Liquid Devil with custom EK waterblock
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics cards have been available for some time, but AIB partners still have a few new designs up their sleeves. PowerColor, for example, has now unveiled its first Radeon RX 7900 series card for custom loops – the Radeon RX 7900 XTX Liquid Devil. Employing …
Read More »MSI introduces white models of its RTX 4080 and 4070 Ti Gaming X Trio cards
MSI's RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 Ti Gaming X Trio graphics cards are getting a makeover. This week, the company unveiled its new white edition variants, swapping out the black shroud for a white and silver one. The new white models provide the same blend of performance, cooling, and low …
Read More »Sharkoon TK5M RGB Case Review
We check out this entry-level mid-tower case from Sharkoon, with four included ARGB fans
Read More »Nvidia rumoured to launch RTX 4070 in April
We've been hearing a lot about the RTX 4070, but Nvidia has yet to announce it formally. The latest rumours claim we'll see the upcoming graphics card release in April, but an announcement may come before that.
Read More »PSVR2 exclusive Horizon Call of the Mountain officially goes GOLD
The PlayStation VR2 is set to launch later this month alongside a slew of virtual reality games. One of the headset’s premiere launch titles – Horizon Call of the Mountain – has now officially gone gold, meaning the game is unlikely to be pushed past its 22nd of February release …
Read More »Intel Core i5-13490F and Core i7-13790F show up on sale on Chinese online retailers
Like last generation's Core i5-12490F, Intel will launch two Raptor Lake CPUs exclusive to the Chinese market — the Intel Core i5-13490F and Core i7-13790F. Currently available at JD (via VideoCardz), these two chips are similar to the Core i5-13400F and the Core i7-13700F, with slight changes that should result …
Read More »Sony answers 50 of the biggest questions around PSVR2
The PlayStation VR2 headset is set to release in just a few short weeks. Ahead of the headsets 22nd of February launch, Sony has now released what it is calling “The Ultimate FAQ” – answering any and all questions that a prospective purchaser might ponder. Taking to the PlayStation Blog, …
Read More »Cooler Master’s new and improved TD500 Mesh V2 chassis has arrived
Following on from the announcement at CES 2023, Cooler Master is now launching its TD500 Mesh V2 chassis. The design looks similar to the V1 version of this case, but some smart changes have been made throughout to improve liquid cooling compatibility, I/O connectivity and more. Maintaining the original version’s …
Read More »The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX is almost twice as fast as the previous generation flagship on PassMark
PassMark has recently updated the multi-core ranking for laptop CPUs, introducing the first AMD Ryzen 7000 series chip. Currently, the Ryzen 9 7845HX is the fastest multi-core chip in this test, but that should change after PassMark adds data for the Ryzen 9 7945HX. The PassMark ranking for multi-core laptop …
Read More »AMD to finally release new drivers for old-gen GPUs, including RX 6000 graphics cards
After over two months without new graphics drivers for Radeon RX 6000 series and older GPUs, AMD's chief architect of gaming solutions announced a new one will release “within the next two weeks”. AMD's Frank Azor addressed the driver drought for old-gen GPUs on Twitter, explaining that new drivers are on …
Read More »New Intel Xeon processors and W790 chipset will reportedly become available in March
We've known about Intel's new-gen Xeon chips for a while now. Intel is cooking up its next wave of workstation processors and it looks like we'll see the first of these CPUs in action, along with compatible motherboards, before the end of Q1. According to Wccftech, Intel's new Xeon W3400 …
Read More »Cinebench R23 multi-core score of AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS puts it on par with the Intel Core i9-12900H
The same leaker behind a recent Radeon 780M benchmark has now revealed the first Cinebench R23 results for the upcoming Ryzen 7 7840HS laptop processor, giving us an early look at performance. The screenshot shared on Bilibili (via VideoCardz) shows the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS was running on a Windows …
Read More »Benchmark suggests upcoming AMD Radeon 780M iGPU will be as fast as the Nvidia MX550
We are still a little while away from Ryzen 7000HS-equipped laptops becoming available to consumers, but some already have these new-gen laptops on hand for testing. In a recently spotted benchmark run, we see the new Radeon 780M iGPU in action. Over at Bilibili (via VideoCardz), a user shared what …
Read More »Steam hardware survey suggests RTX 4090 is the best-selling next generation GPU
The Nvidia RTX 40 series and AMD Radeon RX 7000 series have finally made their first appearance on the Steam hardware survey. Out of all the new generation GPUs currently available, the RTX 4090 has the biggest share of users, but considering the RTX 4070 Ti released just a few …
Read More »AMD has been “undershipping” CPUs and GPUs for the past two quarters
In AMD's Q4 earnings release, Lisa Su admitted that AMD had been “undershipping” CPUs and GPUs to balance supply and demand in the last two fiscal quarters. Initially, some interpreted AMD CEO's words as the company intentionally doing it to keep prices high. Soon after, a representative clarified that the …
Read More »NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada GPU 3DMark Time Spy results revealed
If you're curious about how the RTX 6000 Ada GPU would fare in gaming workloads, the recently leaked 3DMark Time Spy score hints at how it would perform. Despite its raw specs, performance is inferior to that of an RTX 4090, but that's only expected considering it only has a …
Read More »AMD A620 motherboards may support RAM overclocking after all
AMD hasn't yet shared much about the A620-based motherboards, but recent leaks have given us an idea of what it will offer. More recently, a detailed report summarises what we can expect from these motherboards, cleaning up some misunderstandings and theories around AMD's entry-level 600 series chipset. The table shared …
Read More »Corsair iCUE H170i Elite LCD XT AIO CPU Cooler Review
Corsair brings out its big guns with a new 420mm H170i Elite LCD XT cooler
Read More »Intel 12th Gen Core processor prices could be cut by up to 20%
Intel's 12th Gen Core ‘Alder Lake' CPUs are still a decent upgrade for many, and it would seem that Intel's previous-gen processors will soon be available at cheaper prices. According to sources, Intel is planning to reduce the MSRP by around 20%. According to DigiTimes (via @harukaze5719), Intel is talking …
Read More »Intel’s latest Arc driver brings big improvements to DX9 gaming performance
This week, Intel began rolling out a new graphics driver for its Arc GPUs. The driver launched earlier this morning, but it is only now that we can talk about the big improvements this driver brings. Since Arc's launch, Intel's engineers have been hard at work to polish up performance, particularly in DX9 titles. With this new driver, Intel has delivered up to 43 percent better performance in DX9 with smoother frame times too.
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