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High-end mobile processors are usually quite fast, sometimes even on par with some desktop chips. However, it's not every day we see a flagship mobile processor standing on par with the rival's top desktop CPU of the same generation. That could be the case with the Intel Core i9-13980HX, which …

With the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti coming to replace the cancelled RTX 4080 12GB, many assumed the new GPU would have the same $899 MSRP. Contrary to those expectations, recent reports claim the upcoming GPU will be at least 10% cheaper, depending on the region. According to Moore's Law Is …

In just two short months, Sony’s next-generation PlayStation VR2 headset will be released, improving upon the first iteration in literally every way possible. Even so, the headset will still need to be wired to the PlayStation in order to work (though admittedly with only one cable). In discussing this, Sony …

Nvidia appeared to confirm the RTX 4070 Ti earlier this week through an update to its Omniverse system requirements, which now lists the card as the recommended GPU. Now, another update to the Nvidia website has revealed key specifications.  As spotted by momomo_us on Twitter, Nvidia has updated its website …

We take a closer look at power and efficiency for Ada Lovelace and RDNA 3

Intel B760 motherboards are set to launch in 2023, providing more affordable options for those looking to make the jump to 13th Gen Core processors. Leaks this week have revealed MSI's B760 motherboard lineup, and it looks like a couple of these models will support BCLK overclocking, allowing users to …

Up to now, most AMD Radeon GPUs had the power play tables unlocked, offering an alternative method for overclocking the chip. That has changed with the Radeon RX 7000 series cards, as they now have the power play tables locked by default. As reported by Buildzoid, AMD has apparently locked …

We've seen a few RTX 40 series laptop leaks in recent weeks. As it seems, a few people already have their hands on the upcoming hardware. In the latest leak, we see how the apparent RTX 4080 for laptops fairs against the previous generation RTX 3080 laptop GPU.  The Geekbench …

For now, those looking to make the jump to Intel's 13th Gen Core platform have limited options. However, that should be changing soon, with reports indicating that we'll see cheaper 13th Gen Core CPUs and more affordable Z760 series motherboards at CES. A recent leak claims to show MSI's full …

While Nvidia has not announced the RTX 4070 Ti yet, there has been growing evidence that this graphics card will be launching soon. The latest piece of evidence comes from Nvidia itself, as the recommended system requirements for the Omniverse View app have been updated.  Nvidia Omniverse is a suite …

Leo checks out the fantastic Z790 Aorus Master motherboard, with a focus on Biscuits

AMD Ryzen 7000 non-X chips are expected to be introduced at CES 2023, but availability should also be just around the corner. According to leaked presentation slides, AMD's next wave of cheaper Ryzen 7000 desktop processors will land on the 10th of January. The slides may have also confirmed specs …

Intel's 2023 roadmap showed Meteor Lake desktop chips would come in late 2023, but that might no longer be the case. As per the latest reports, the rumoured Raptor Lake refresh will replace the promised Meteor Lake-S CPUs. At CES 2023, Intel will reportedly introduce the 13th Gen Core non-K …

While Nvidia hasn't officially announced the RTX 4070 Ti, a number of leaks are pointing to a January launch for the new graphics card. In the latest leak, we see this GPU tested in OctaneBench, tested with both CUDA and Metal APIs.  The benchmark entry spotted by a user of …

Originally, the RTX 3050 desktop GPUs were powered by cut-down GA106 chips. A few months later, Nvidia started shipping an exclusive OEM version using GA107 chips with 2,304 CUDA cores. Now, it seems we're getting a third version of the RTX 3050 desktop card powered by a different chip. Nvidia …

The Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti has yet to be announced by Nvidia. However, it looks like select retailers already have a few samples in their hands. Some even went as far as putting them on the shelves for sale. Redditor u/CouncilorIrissa posted a photo of what seems to be a …

Our first RX 7900 XTX review is here as we put the Sapphire Nitro+ model through its paces

The rumour mill has been claiming for a while now that Nvidia will launch the first RTX 40 series GPUs for laptops in early 2023. According to a new report, these GPUs will come with a maximum TGP of 175W, and there will be five SKUs to cover laptops across …

While Sony has revealed plenty of details about the upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset, very few people have actually tried the new device for themselves. It seems we'll finally see some hands-on demo impressions in January, as Sony will reportedly be showcasing the headset at CES.  While Sony doesn't typically make …

Led by overclocker Jon “Elmor” Sandström, the Asus overclocking team has set a new world record, breaking past the 9GHz clock speed barrier with a Core i9-13900K.  As seen in the HWBot entry and on CPU-Z Validator, the result is legit. The Core i9-13900K was paired with 32GB of DDR5-5600 …

We were all surprised when Asus and Noctua initially teamed up to produce a Noctua-cooled RTX 3070 graphics card. Now, it looks like this collaboration will continue with the Nvidia RTX 40 series.  According to a report from a Chiphell user (via Wccftech), a new Asus x Noctua graphics card …

Nvidia has yet to announce the RTX 4070 and 4070 Ti officially, but rumours claim we'll see the 4070 Ti in early 2023 and it does look like board partners are preparing for a launch. Recently, the EEC database was updated with a few new entries, pointing to upcoming RTX …

Corsair's latest external SSD is the EX100U. A very compact drive – and that's putting it mildly! – it uses a USB 3.2 Gen2 x 2 interface for fast data transfers. We check out the 2TB model, priced around the £200 mark, to find out if it is worth your …

Over the last couple of generations, Intel has followed up its flagship Core i9 CPU with a KS version, increasing clock speeds even further. Soon, Intel is expected to launch the Core i9-13900KS, and thanks to recent leaks, we have an early look at how it stacks up against the …

Enthusiasts are curious to see what AMD will bring to the table with its next-gen HEDT and workstation CPUs. However, according to the latest reports, we still have quite a long wait ahead to get our hands on them. Leaker chi11eddog has recently shared a few details about the AMD …

John Carmack has been keenly involved in the VR space for a decade at this point, having joined Oculus before its sale to Facebook, and remaining on as CTO as the company transitioned to Meta. Carmack has been outspoken in his criticisms of the company previously and now, he is …

Up to now, rumours have pointed to the Core i9-13900HX as the flagship Raptor Lake mobile chip, but a new report suggests otherwise. On top of the Core i9-13900HX, Intel is reportedly preparing a Core i9-13980HX, capable of boosting 200MHz higher than the other i9 chip. According to Wccftech, the …

We've been hearing for a while now that AMD is cooking up some new Ryzen 7000 series processors to launch in early 2023. Now, we seem to have some evidence of that, as it appears that presentation slides containing specs and pricing have leaked online.  The slides shared by VideoCardz …

Looking for a pro GPU? We check out the RTX A4500

Nvidia DLSS is still the most widely supported upscaling technique, but AMD FSR isn't far behind at this point. While DLSS is supported by over 280 games, FSR is at 230 games, showing faster growth than Nvidia's technology. Although there are over 280 games listed with DLSS support (including upcoming …