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Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs are on the horizon, and despite the company's tight-lipped stance, preparations are already underway. Intel has already shared some details on the upcoming architecture, but most of what we know comes from leaks. The latest one is a bit surprising, as it claims that the Arrow …

Corsair decided to shift from 80 Plus certification to Cybenetics' certifications for efficiency and noise in its PSUs. Alongside the announcement, Corsair briefly explained the comprehensive Cybenetics certification system and shared the certifications earned by their current PSU line-up. Cybenetics certification represents a significant advancement in evaluating PSU performance compared …

Today it's time for the 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X, and Leo put its through its paces

Back in 2020, Meta acquired the video game studio Ready at Dawn, tasking them with the development of future virtual reality games and experiences. Following job cuts at the studio last year, Ready at Dawn has now unfortunately been fully shut down. As reported by AndroidCentral, Ready at Dawn – …

The Ryzen 9000 series begins rolling out today. The 7th of August marks the launch of the Ryzen 7 9700X and the Ryzen 5 9600X, priced at £339.99 and £269.99, respectively, here in the UK.  The Ryzen 9000 series is the first to use AMD's new Zen 5 core architecture. …

As of today, the PlayStation VR2 headset can now be used on PCs. Sony's latest headset has impressive specs, but sales have been low, which has led to a downturn in the number of PS VR2 titles, especially first-party games, of which there have been very few of. Now, those …

Ryzen 5 9600X is here and Leo finds out what six desktop cores have to offer in 2024

Another Intel Lunar Lake processor has been found on the Geekbench database. The latest is the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, which underwent Geekbench 6 testing. In the single-core test, it beat the Core Ultra 9 185H chip despite having a considerably lower TDP. The Geekbench listing shared by VideoCardz …

Thermalright is adding to its vast lineup of CPU coolers this week. The latest one is the Royal Knight SE, featuring a new dual-tower design and a slimmer fan at the front to prevent it from obstructing the RAM slots. The Thermalright Royal Knight SE measures 122x114x155mm (LxWxH) and features …

Enermax is bringing out the big guns with its Liqmaxflo 420mm but is it any good?

Nvidia has reportedly told board partners about plans to phase out the RTX 3060, currently the most popular GPU amongst Steam users, according to the monthly Steam Hardware Survey.  The reports were first shared on the Board Channels forum (via VideoCardz). Even if the RTX 3060 series is officially discontinued, …

We may end up having to wait a bit longer to get our hands on Nvidia's latest Blackwell GPUs. According to sources, Blackwell is being delayed, potentially by several months, due to a design flaw spotted during the sampling phase. 

Kingston's NV2 NVMe SSD has been a common choice for budget-conscious consumers, delivering up to 4TB of storage and decent performance for an affordable price. Kingston recently unveiled its successor, the NV3, touting several upgrades over its predecessor. Kingston plans to launch 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB NV3 models initially, with …

Azza's latest offering, the Neptune, uses a classic, understated design that stands in stark contrast to the brand's trend of flamboyant aesthetics. Despite its unassuming appearance, this mid-tower chassis combines a hint of wood with tempered glass, resulting in an enclosure that caters to a wide array of build requirements, …

Nvidia has benefitted hugely from the AI boom, with share prices going through the roof as a result of vast chip sales. Now, the US Department of Justice has raised some concerns around Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market. As reported by The Information, the DOJ is said to …

Intel's 13th Gen and 14th Gen processors have been causing plenty of headaches in recent months due to a growing instability issue. Intel has already announced plans to roll out a microcode update to help address this, but now Intel is also extending the warranty for these CPUs by an extra two years for all customers.

Thermaltake's most advanced power supply yet has now arrived. The new TT ToughPower TF3 Titanium series sports ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1, making it a great option for those looking for a highly efficient PSU that can stand the test of time. The Toughpower TF3 Titanium and ToughPower SFX Titanium …

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In anticipation of the upcoming PC launch for Sony’s PlayStation VR2 headset, the company began offering a heavy discount on the peripheral – bringing it as low as £329.99. This strategy appears to already be paying off, as PSVR2 sales have since increased by over 2000%. As reported by The …

This week, AMD has launched the latest AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition Technical Preview, finally bringing AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 to the masses. AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) is AMD's answer to DLSS Frame Generation for Radeon GPUs. At this time, AFMF 2 is only officially supported on Radeon RX …

G.Skill's new low-latency Trident Z5 Royal Neo DDR5 RAM kits have arrived. Using AMD EXPO profiles, AM5 motherboard users can benefit from lower timings and fast speeds of up to 6000MHz. While 6000MHz doesn't rank amongst the fastest DDR5 memory kits on the market, these speeds are still nothing to …

Sharkoon's range of power supplies are getting an upgrade. The new Rebel P20 range delivers Cybenetics Gold efficiency, as well as support for the latest standards, including ATX 3.1, PCIe 5.1 and integrated 12V-2×6. With full ATX 3.1 compatibility and an integrated 12V-2×6 connector, the Rebel P20 ensures reliable performance …

Leo gets hands-on with the MSI B650M Project Zero board

With PC support coming to PlayStation VR2 headsets next month, Sony has ushered in a price cut. Right now, the PS VR2 headset is down to its lowest price since launch, dropping down to $350 in the US and £350 in the UK.  Amazon has already sold out of its …

MSI has slashed prices on a range of Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards. If you are looking for a deal on an RTX 4090, all the way down to an RTX 4060, then look no further.  Starting out at the high-end, MSI's RTX 4090 Gaming Trio X graphics …

SilverStone has introduced the Fara 514X and Fara 314X PC cases, designed to offer ample interior space and optimal airflow. The FARA 314X is a micro-ATX tower, while the FARA 514X is an ATX mid-tower. Both cases feature mesh front intakes, 140 mm intake fans (along with an included 120-mm …

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A new aquarium style PC case with a twist, can Cougar pull it off?

It looks like the upcoming Rryzen AI 300 series is getting an extra SKU. AMD's new flagship mobile APU might not be the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 as originally thought, as the company has confirmed the existence of the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. This aligns with recent reports …

The first benchmark results for an Intel Core Ultra 9 QS (Qualification Sample) have been shared. With the chip running at 250W, the upcoming Core Ultra 9 processor outperformed the Core i9-14900K in the Cinbench R23 nT test by 17.5%. However, adding other benchmark results to the equation reduces the …