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Read More »Kingston KC3000 2TB SSD Review
Kingston's first PCIe 4.0 SSD has finally hit the market, and we review the 2TB model
Read More »Intel may launch a pre-binned Core i9-12900KS CPU with 5.2GHz all-core frequency
Intel started selling 12th Gen core processors over a month ago, but we expect the series will soon expand with the non-K processors. There could be one more high-end CPU up Intel's sleeve though, as rumours now point to a Core i9-12900KS. As reported by VideoCardz, the CPU will come …
Read More »Nvidia launches RTX 2050, MX570 and MX550 laptop GPUs
Nvidia decided to surprise everyone by announcing three new entry-level laptop GPUs ahead of CES 2022: the RTX 2050, MX570 and MX550. The first laptops featuring the new GPUs should roll out early next year. Starting with the RTX 2050, Nvidia's latest ray-tracing capable laptop GPU, packing a GA107 die …
Read More »Intel graphics driver confirms Arc Alchemist GPUs
As we get closer to the launch of Intel's first Arc Alchemist GPUs, more and more information is being datamined from the company's graphics drivers. In the files for Intel's latest driver, the names of five upcoming Arc GPUs were found, with two of those being desktop GPUs and the …
Read More »Nvidia may launch two RTX 3050 GPUs with 4GB and 8GB of memory
We've been hearing rumours about the RTX 3050 desktop graphics card for a little while now, although most have focused on a variant with 4GB of VRAM. As it turns out, Nvidia may have a second version of this card planned with 8GB of memory and more CUDA cores. According …
Read More »Upcoming Intel 12th Gen Core processors appear in benchmarks
It is expected that Intel will launch new 12th Gen Core “Alder Lake” processors at CES in January, including the line-up of processors for laptops. Ahead of launch, many of these upcoming processors have begun appearing in benchmarks, giving us an early look at what to expect performance-wise. Twitter leaker, …
Read More »Sapphire Nitro+ S360-A 360mm Liquid Cooler Review
Sapphire has launched their first AIO CPU liquid coolers - we check out the 360mm version
Read More »Corsair launches Dominator Platinum RGB 6200Mhz and 6400MHz DDR5 memory kits
The DDR5 generation officially began in November with the launch of Intel's 12th Gen Alder Lake processors. We've known that higher speed DDR5 modules are in the works and now, we're starting to see some of them hitting the market. Today, Corsair is launching its new Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5 …
Read More »Nvidia is giving away Matrix-themed modded PCs and RTX 3080 Ti custom backplates
In partnership with multiple custom PC builders, Nvidia is commemorating the release of The Matrix Resurrections by giving away three unique and water-cooled desktop systems and 5x custom RTX 3080 Ti Matrix-themed backplates. As the name implies, the Digital Storm Backup Operator was developed by Digital Storm itself and Stefan …
Read More »First Ryzen processor with DDR5 memory support spotted in benchmark database
AMD has yet to properly unveil its first processors with DDR5 memory support, but engineering samples of such CPUs are starting to do the rounds. This week, a new benchmark database entry was spotted, listing an unnamed AMD processor with DDR5 memory support. As first spotted by Benchleaks, the BAPCO Crossmark …
Read More »Samsung begins sampling GDDR6 memory clocked at 20Gbps and 24Gbps
Most recent graphics cards with GDDR6 memory have their VRAM clocked at 16Gbps, with a few rarer models with 18Gbps memory. Soon, we should start seeing even faster GDDR6 memory shipping on GPUs, as Samsung has begun producing new models with 20Gbps and 24Gbps speeds. The news was first shared …
Read More »Nvidia reportedly postpones RTX 3070 Ti 16GB and RTX 3080 12GB SKUs
For a few months now, there have been consistent rumours claiming that we'll see new versions of the RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 with more VRAM in January, there were even a few EEC listings to corroborate this. Now, the plan appears to have changed, with the launch being …
Read More »Intel Core i3-12100F and i5-12400F to be the first Alder Lake desktop processors without E-cores
Intel is expected to launch new 12th Gen Core “Alder Lake” processors in early 2022, including the first non-K SKUs. According to reports this week, the upcoming F-series processors could include some significant changes, such as the removal of ‘Efficient Cores', otherwise known as E-Cores. According to Intel's leaked marketing …
Read More »Intel redesigns stock CPU cooler for 12th Gen Core processors
Back in September, we heard that Intel was planning to refresh its stock CPU cooler ahead of the Intel 12th Gen Core CPU launch. Now thanks to new leaks, we can see what the redesigned cooler looks like properly. While this cooler won't come with the current batch of high-end …
Read More »New EEC listings confirm Radeon RX 6400 and RX 6500 XT GPUs
PowerColor listed many new graphics cards on the EEC database recently, from which most are RX 6500 XT and RX 6400 GPUs. However, the listing also shows an unknown SKU named BC-2235, which is claimed to be a mining card. The listing, found by @momomo_us, confirms that both the Radeon …
Read More »Nvidia MX550 up to 36% faster than its predecessor according to benchmark
It seems that Nvidia will have new entry-level MX mobile GPUs in the near future and we can expect a pretty good generational performance bump. According to the first benchmark results for the supposed ‘MX550' GPU, it will be up to 36 percent faster than its predecessor. It will also …
Read More »Lenovo appears to confirm Radeon RX 6500 XT specs
We've been hearing a lot about the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT recently, with leaks revealing specifications and planned launch dates. Now, Lenovo appears to have confirmed some of these rumours, briefly listing the unannounced GPU and confirming some of its specifications, before correcting the error and removing the listing. …
Read More »Intel’s latest advancements will extend Moore’s Law beyond 2025
A few years ago, the first signs that Moore's Law wouldn't hold up started to show. Since then, the situation has improved, with chip manufacturers upgrading their designs using smaller nodes and different packaging techniques to improve their products. With Intel's latest advancements, Moore's Law will last for quite some …
Read More »Rumours claim some RTX 30 GPUs to get cheaper, while some RX 6000 GPUs to increase in price
GPU prices are still far from returning to normal and it looks like soon we'll see another shift. According to a new report, some MSI RTX 30 series GPUs are about to get a bit cheaper, while some Sapphire RX 6000 GPUs are going to get a price increase. In …
Read More »NZXT’s latest CRFT collection case is inspired by Cyberpunk 2077
Over the last few years, NZXT has been adding to its CRFT case collection with limited edition, themed cases inspired by some of the biggest games. To cap off 2021, NZXT has revealed its latest CRFT case – a Cyberpunk 2077 themed H710i. Looking at the case, it is clear …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 2060 12GB GPU stock to improve later this year through early 2022
Earlier this month, the RTX 2060 12GB launched, bringing back the Turing GPU to help alleviate the current GPU shortage. Unfortunately, supply has been almost non-existent, but Nvidia says the situation will improve later this month and in early 2022. The Nvidia RTX 2060 12GB has been officially available since …
Read More »AMD rumoured to be working on ‘RX 6000S’ GPU refresh
Recent reports have suggested that we may see a Radeon RX 6000 series refresh using the TSMC N6 node. According to reports, this won't impact desktop GPUs, and will instead focus on mobile GPUs, with a new series called ‘Radeon RX 6000S'. As reported by VideoCardz, not all Radeon RX …
Read More »New RTX 30 series GPUs tipped to launch throughout January
In recent months, there have been a ton of rumours around Nvidia's plans for early 2022, with sources claiming that we'll see several new RTX 30 series graphics cards. Now, we seem to have release dates for three of them, with the RTX 3050, RTX 3070 Ti 16GB, RTX 3090 …
Read More »Rising component costs lead to motherboard price surge
With the launch of Intel Z690 motherboards, many of us were taken aback by the price increases seen across all vendors. Now, we're starting to learn what led to the pricing surge – and the ongoing chip shortage isn't the only culprit, as there has also been a rising cost …
Read More »Intel Optane DC P5800X 800GB SSD Review
Fancy dropping nearly two grand on an 800GB SSD? Workstation owners might want to
Read More »AMD might turn to Samsung to produce 4nm-based CPUs and GPUs
At the moment, AMD's main foundry is TSMC, but it seems the chipmaker is planning to outsource part of its chip production to another foundry. According to researchers at J. P. Morgan, AMD might turn to Samsung to produce 4nm chips to power Chromebooks. In addition, AMD might also use …
Read More »Huawei developing 5nm-based Kirin processor for laptops
It seems that AMD and Intel aren't the only ones preparing to launch new laptop processors. According to a recent report, Huawei is also developing new Kirin processors to power its new laptops. According to MyDrivers (via Tom's Hardware), Huawei will use a 5nm-based Kirin processor in the company's upcoming Dyna Cloud …
Read More »Sony showcases prototype VR headset with 8K display
We've known for some time now that Sony is planning a next-gen PSVR 2 headset and new controllers, but outside of that, very little has been officially revealed. That may have changed recently, as Sony has debuted a new VR headset prototype, boasting 8K resolution. The prototype headset uses OLED …
Read More »Upcoming 10-core Intel Alder Lake laptop CPU benchmarked
We're still a little while away from the launch of Intel 12th Gen Core mobile processors, but benchmarks are beginning to pop up. This time around, we have some early performance numbers for the Core i7-12650H, which will be a 10-core CPU destined for new gaming laptops in 2022. According …
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