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Previous reports claimed Nvidia would announce and release the new entry-level GTX 1630 this month, but that's no longer the case. A new report states the launch has been pushed to June 15th, so it seems we'll have to wait a little longer to see if the rumours are true. …

It is no secret that Apple is working on Mixed Reality hardware, with plans for multiple devices over the next five years, including AR glasses, and a full headset. Now, according to new trademark filings, we know that these devices will run a new Apple OS – RealityOS.  As reported …

Back at the start of the year, all signs were pointing towards PS VR2 entering mass-production in the first half of 2022, ahead of a Q4 launch. A few months later, we heard talks of a delay. Now, analysts expect the next-gen VR headset to arrive in early 2023.  Sony …

Streacom is known for its unique case designs. That trend continues with the new DA6 series, based on the company's DB4 cases. The new series consists of two open-frame, vertical SFF cases – the DA6 and the taller DA6 XL. After recently launching during Computex, these cases are now landing …

The era of PCIe 5.0 storage is approaching. Intel Alder Lake already supports such devices, and with the Raphael platform, AMD-based systems will also be able to use them. With the foundations almost set, it's time for the PCIe controller manufacturers to make their solutions available to SSD makers. One …

MiTAC, a motherboard manufacturer, may have just confirmed some rumours regarding Raptor Lake-S. As per the spec sheet of one of its motherboards, the 600-series will support Raptor Lake chips with DDR5-5200 memory. The MiTAC PH12ADI Mini-ITX industrial motherboard's spec sheet spotted by @momomo_us reveals what we've been hearing for …

Late 2022 is shaping up to be quite busy for new PC hardware. Besides the next generation of Nvidia and AMD graphics cards, Intel is also expected to launch its Raptor Lake desktop processors and the first Sapphire Rapids HEDT CPUs.  According to ECSM_Official (via Wccftech), Intel delayed the release …

The MSI Suprim card series will be receiving a new addition to the line-up. In partnership with Ubisoft, MSI will launch an Assassin's Creed Valhalla-themed RTX 3080 Suprim X graphics card. If you know the MSI Suprim graphics cards, the Assassin's Creed Valhalla special edition GPU won't surprise you. The …

A few days ago, AMD stated that Ryzen 7000 series chips would come with a maximum PPT of 170W, which would translate into a maximum TDP of 125W. Since then, AMD has corrected itself. As it turns out, Ryzen 7000 processors will have a maximum PPT of 230W and a …

 Today we are back with another high-end system build, this time featuring a very special new graphics card. AMD launched the flagship Radeon RX 6950 XT just a few weeks ago and it will be the centrepiece of this build. But this is not just any RX 6950 XT, this one is seriously Toxic...

Although the DisplayPort 2.0 was created in 2016, there are still no products using the standard. However, that may change soon, as AMD is apparently working on implementing support for the standard on the upcoming Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards. As spotted by @Kepler_L2 (via VideoCardz), someone has recently …

Seasonic is back with another case, designed around the Connect PSU

Streacom is known for its unique case designs. That trend continues with the new DA6 series, based on the company's DB4 cases. The new series consists of two open-frame SFF chassis with a vertical orientation – the standard DA6 and the slightly taller DA6XL. The two cases are very similar …

Sony has been slowly revealing new information about PlayStation VR2 over the last few months. We still don't have a launch date yet, but the next-gen VR headset should be coming soon, and Sony already has 20 games lined up for the launch.  During Sony's Investor Day (via VGC), Jim …

Memory vendors have been expanding their DDR5 memory line-ups, and TeamGroup is no exception. Alongside Computex this week, TeamGroup is launching two new T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 memory kits clocked at over 6,000MHz The new T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 modules feature the same 120° wide-angle RGB heat spreader with customisable RGB, …

AMD recently shared more details about the Ryzen 7000 series and AM5 platform, both of which are set to launch in Q3 this year. We've only seen a render of what the new IHS design looks like for the new chips, which is markedly different from previous AMD processors, but …

In the weeks leading up to and during Computex, there have been many briefings, keynotes and presentations. In one presentation, MSI appears to have confirmed AMD EXPO, a new feature coming to the AM5 platform to offer improved memory speeds and compete with Intel's XMP 3.0.  The MSI presentation slide, …

This week, NZXT is launching the new H7 series of cases, including the new H7, H7 Flow and H7 Elite. Each chassis has a mesh grill on the roof and compatibility for up to 360mm liquid-cooling radiators to achieve better cooling performance, while maintaining a clean, minimalist aesthetic.  The H7 …

Leo checks out the latest series of cases from NZXT - what does he reckon?

Nvidia began making its big push for real-time ray-tracing in games back in 2018, with the launch of the first RTX series graphics cards. Over time, we've seen RTX features like ray-tracing acceleration and DLSS adopted by developers throughout the industry. Four years on, over 250 games now support RTX features. 

Antec has made some very interesting cases over the years, with some of its most interesting ideas appearing in high-end towers. This week, Antec is unveiling its latest elite-tier PC case, the Cannon, sporting an open-air design with plenty of room for high-end components and liquid cooling.  The Cannon is …

The PCIe 5.0 storage era is upon us, with both Intel and AMD platforms set to support the new standard before the end of this year. At Computex this week, the first consumer PCIe 5.0 SSD was announced, promising speeds of up to 13,000 MB/s.  Apacer and its gaming-focused subsidiary, …

We'll be swiftly moving on to PCIe 5.0 this year and we can expect the first new SSDs fairly soon. This week at Computex, Phison announced a new collaboration with AMD and Micron to build a PCIe Gen 5 ecosystem. On Phison's end, this will include the new PS5026-E26 SSD …

This week, EK and XFX have announced a new partnership, which will see both companies combining their expertise to launch the water-cooled XFX Speedster Zero Radeon RX 6900 XT RGB EKWB graphics card. If you happen to be in the market for an RX 6900 XT, then it is also …

Computex 2022 is now in full swing. Following on from the major AMD and Nvidia keynotes, MSI has now unveiled its full line-up for the year, including new gaming laptops and PCs, new monitors, graphics cards and other hardware. Alongside AMD's keynote, MSI unveiled its range of upcoming X670 and …

Last night during Nvidia's Computex 2022 keynote, the company had a few major announcements to make. On the gaming side, we've already seen the world's first 500Hz monitor with G-Sync and Reflex technology. On the hardware side, Nvidia primarily focused on data centre and accelerators, including a new liquid-cooled A100 …

This year's Hot Chip Symposium schedule has been published, and there are some pleasant surprises. Besides AMD, Tesla and Nvidia, Intel will also hold various presentations to share details about its upcoming products, including the Meteor and Arrow Lake chips. Due to the pandemic, Hot Chips 34 will be held …

During Computex 2022, ASUS ROG launched the world's first 500Hz G-Sync gaming monitor, promising blazing fast frame rates and quicker response times...

AMD didn't just share details on its upcoming Ryzen 7000 series processors and AM5 motherboards at Computex, the company also gave us a sneak peek at upcoming APUs for laptops. Codenamed “Mendocino”, these new APUs aim to bring more performance and battery life to low-cost, mainstream laptops. Interestingly, the new …

Nvidia's Computex keynote is coming up soon and it looks like one of the upcoming announcements has leaked ahead of time. A new leak has shown a new version of Nvidia's flagship A100 GPU, this time with liquid cooling.  A source speaking with VideoCardz shared what appears to be the main …