Thermaltake has unveiled the latest addition to its CTE series, the E550 TG mid-tower chassis. This new PC case has three tempered glass panels, offering users an expansive view to showcase their PC builds. It is designed to support the latest hidden-connector motherboards and features a three-way GPU installation option. …
Read More »bequiet! unleashes new Light Loop AIO liquid coolers this month
bequiet! has just unveiled the Light Loop, the latest addition to its AIO cooling lineup. Available in black and white, these new AIO liquid CPU coolers' key selling point is its RGB lighting system, which consists of up to 64 individual ARGB LEDs, depending on whether it's the 240 or …
Read More »Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus specs revealed
Today Qualcomm expands its line-up of Snapdragon X processors. We've already seen the Snapdragon X Elite, but now, our attention turns to the new Snapdragon X Plus, a cheaper 8-core CPU that will debut in CoPilot+ PCs later this month.
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It's a new drive from Netac using QLC NAND and it delivers some blistering results
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) announced, first laptops launch later this month
Intel is hosting a small media event this week to unveil Lunar Lake to the press. We've got Leo there with boots on the ground, so here is everything we know about the upcoming Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) processors so far...
Read More »Firmware update to bring 105W TDP mode to Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X
MSI recently introduced a new 105W TDP mode for its 600-series motherboards that can be enabled for the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs. Notably, this feature is not integrated into the current AGESA firmware, acting like an MSI-exclusive feature. However, with the next AGESA update, it looks …
Read More »Intel Panther Lake listed in Coreboot files with up to 16 CPU cores and 12 Xe3 GPU cores
New Coreboot files have shown new details about Intel's upcoming Panther Lake platform. Besides corroborating many of the rumours and reports we've heard about the new chips, it also includes a new Panther Lake-H variant without integrated graphics. Panther Lake is set to target the laptop market and is expected …
Read More »NZXT C850 ATX 3.1 PSU (White) Review
A new range of white supplies from NZXT - are they any good? We put the first one on the bench today
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 200 processors won’t be affected by “Vmin Shift Instability issue”
Intel has issued an update on its investigation into 13th and 14th Gen Core series instability issues. Just a few days before the debut of the Core Ultra 200 series, Intel has confirmed that the upcoming processors (Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake) won't be affected by the instability issue that …
Read More »Thermal Grizzly introduces Intel Mycro Direct-Die RGB Pro V1 CPU water block
Thermal Grizzly has unveiled the Intel Mycro Direct-Die RGB Pro V1 CPU, an improved variant of the Intel Mycro Direct-Die CPU water block. Sporting a fresh aesthetic, the Pro version promises to improve cooling performance. The updated cooling channel slot width on the copper base plate of the Intel Mycro …
Read More »Qualcomm is gearing up for reveals at IFA next week
Qualcomm is gearing up to unveil new products at IFA 2024, which is kicking off next week. Although it hasn't been confirmed what the company will present, a leaked slide suggests that one of these products is the 8-core Snapdragon X Plus. According to @evleaks (via VideoCardz), the company is …
Read More »AMD launches Ryzen 5 7600X3D processor as a MicroCenter-exclusive
AMD has officially announced the Ryzen 5 7600X3D CPU, featuring six cores and the latest 3D V-Cache technology. However, to the discontent of many, it will be exclusively available at the US store Microcenter. The rumours about a Ryzen 5 7600X3D processor are indeed true. However, similar to the Ryzen …
Read More »Thermaltake introduces new CT120 and CT140 ARGB Sync reverse fans and new colour options
Thermaltake has announced the release of the CT ARGB Sync PC cooling fans (2-fan pack) and CT Reverse ARGB Sync PC cooling fans (2-fan pack) in four colour options: black, white, blue, and green. The CT ARGB Sync series is equipped with PWM fans and improved fan blades (standard and …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7 – All The Generations Tested
In the past few weeks KitGuru has reviewed four AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs. Then, just as things were calming down, AMD told us about a Windows 11 Update that would - apparently - transform the performance of their new Zen 5 technology.
Read More »Leak reveals clock speeds of Intel Core Ultra 5 245, 235 and Core Ultra 3 205
Leaked details about the upcoming Intel Arrow Lake-S CPUs are shedding light on additional SKUs. Three new chips have been uncovered, including the Core Ultra 5 245, Core Ultra 5 235, and Core Ultra 3 205, all designed with a targeted TDP of 65W or lower. This same leak also …
Read More »MSI is adding a “TDP to 105W” setting for the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X
It has been discovered that certain AMD MSI 600-series motherboards are already receiving the new AGESA 1.2.0.1 firmware. For those who may not be aware, this firmware introduces a feature that allows users to adjust the TDP to 105W for the Ryzen 7 9700X and the Ryzen 5 9600X. Although …
Read More »Intel Lunar Lake iGPU outperforms Arc A370M in OpenCL CompuBench test
Intel is gearing up to unveil its latest Core Ultra 200V “Lunar Lake” mobile CPU family, designed for lightweight laptops, mini-PCs, and gaming handhelds. The Lunar Lake CPUs will feature Xe2-based integrated graphics (Arc 130V and 140V), which we've only heard rumours about up until now. However, a recent report …
Read More »AMD RDNA GPUs to feature up to 64MB of Infinity Cache
In recent days, there have been significant revelations about AMD's highly anticipated next-generation GPU architecture, RDNA 4. We've already learned of at least four RDNA 4 GPU variations, and now, we have details on Infinity Cache. We've learned that the upcoming GPUs will come in four variants with three memory …
Read More »AIO Head To Head With Corsair and Cooler Master
We put two new premium 360mm AIOs head to to see which one comes out on top
Read More »RX 7700 XT Revisit – ft. Gigabyte, PowerColor & Sapphire
A year on from the RX 7700 XT, is it worth buying?
Read More »Four AMD RDNA 4 GPUs leak
AMD has yet to announce the discrete RDNA 4 GPUs, but leakers have been gathering some information on them. As per the latest reports, four GPU variants are on the way, with three memory configurations. According to Kepler_L2, RDNA4 GPUs will come in three memory configurations: 20 Gbps and 256-bit, …
Read More »Antec launches the Flux Pro full tower case series
Antec unveiled the Flux Pro, a new PC case based on Antec's original Flux case with key differences to make it stand above the original model. Available in black and white, this case integrates high-end features with an appealing design to complement any setup. The Flux Pro stands out with …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 50 Laptop GPUs to feature GDDR7 memory
During a recent media briefing, Wu Haijun, chairman of Shenzhen Hasee Computer, revealed some exciting details about the next-generation GeForce RTX 50 graphics cards designed for laptops. According to the chairman, these new GPUs, particularly the X60 laptop category, will be less power-hungry. As pointed out by Golden Pig Upgrade …
Read More »First AMD Radeon RX 8000 RDNA4 GPU appears in benchmark
An undisclosed AMD Radeon RX 8000 RDNA 4 GPU has recently appeared on Geekbench. This GPU has five entries on Geekbench with varying OpenCL scores, all relatively low. Still, they can be useful in giving a glimpse at the specs of GPU, which seems to pack 56 CUs. These Geekbench …
Read More »Corsair iCUE Link 3500X RGB Case Review
After the 6500X, Corsair is now turning its attention to a slimmer ATX case with wrap around glass
Read More »Thermaltake shares more details on The Tower 600 PC case
After revealing it at Gamescom 2024, Thermaltake has shared more details on the new Tower 600 mid-tower chassis. Available in black, white, blue, and matcha green variations, the latest addition to The Tower series features a similar design to the other cases in this lineup, albeit with increased component compatibility …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9000X3D is coming in January 2025, sources claim
New details have emerged about the highly anticipated Ryzen 9000X3D series. The upcoming lineup, built on the Zen 5 architecture and featuring 3D V-Cache technology, was first rumoured to be releasing in September, but it seems that's no longer the case. It's now expected to make its debut in January …
Read More »AMD to launch 6-core Ryzen 5 7600X3D CPU in early September
The Zen 5-based AMD Ryzen 9000 series has been released already, but it seems AMD will still be dedicating resources to releasing new Zen 4 processors. Adding to the Ryzen 7000X3D lineup, which currently counts three SKUs, AMD is reportedly working on a 7600X3D. According to Hoang Anh Phu, a …
Read More »AMD hopes Windows 11 Update can rescue Zen 5 – tested!
Leo puts Zen 5 to the test using the latest Windows 24H2 update
Read More »AMD B840 and B850 motherboards will reportedly launch at CES 2025
If you were planning to build an entry-level or mid-range system with a Ryzen 9000 series CPU, you may want to wait for CES 2025. It is claimed that AMD is planning to launch both new-gen chipsets at the event, which takes place in January. According to ComputerBase, many motherboard …
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