When Microsoft announced the system requirements for Windows 11, the lack of Skylake and Kaby Lake CPUs in the compatibility list came as a surprise. These chips are still relatively modern, so it would be expected that Windows 11 would support them. Fortunately for Asus motherboards owners, the company seems …
Read More »Intel Core i9-12900K is the fastest mainstream processor on Geekbench 5
The Intel Core i9-12900K has appeared on the Geekbench database once again. Looking at its score, the processor outperforms all mainstream processors from AMD and Intel on both single and multi-core tests, putting it at the top of the chart in the single-core test and seventh place in the multi-core …
Read More »CPU-Z now supports upcoming Intel 12th Gen Core processors
With Intel Alder Lake releasing in just a few months, CPU-Z has been patched to support the upcoming ‘K' series SKUs. The naming of these SKUs has not been officially revealed yet, but it looks like the developers are confident that they will be named i9-12900K, i7-12700K and i5-12600K. As …
Read More »Western Digital and Kioxia reportedly discussing $20 billion merger
Back in 2019, Toshiba Memory spun off into its own company and rebranded as Kioxia. Now, just two years later, there is talk of a huge merger, which would see Kioxia combining with Western Digital in a deal worth around $20 billion. According to WSJ (via Reuters), there are on-going …
Read More »Fractal Lumen S36 RGB 360mm AIO Cooler Review
Fractal is launching its next generation of AIO liquid coolers, and this 360mm unit is a cracker
Read More »Intel Core i7-12700 benchmark puts it close to the Ryzen 7 5800X
Early samples of Intel's upcoming 12th Gen ‘Alder Lake' processors are starting to do the rounds, leading to early benchmark results. The latest benchmark entry was spotted on the Geekbench 5 database, putting the upcoming CPU in close competition with AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X. The Geekbench 5 entry for the Core …
Read More »Rumoured Nvidia RTX 3090 Super may have over 400W TDP
We're still fresh off the launch of the RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti, but it seems Nvidia might not be done with the RTX 30 series just yet. This week, reports indicate that an RTX 3090 Super is on the way, and it may come with a TDP over 400W.
Read More »Intel Xe super sampling technology said to be more comparable to DLSS 2.0 than FSR
During Architecture Day 2021, Intel introduced its own super-sampling technology named XeSS. Although the company has revealed some details about this technology during its presentation, additional information has now been shared in an interview with Intel Principal Engineer Karthik Vaidyanathan. During an extensive interview with Wccftech, Karthik revealed new details …
Read More »Kolink launches dual-chamber Unity Code X and new Void Rift chassis with infinity mirror
Kolink has two more cases launching today, the first being the Unity Code X, a dual-chamber chassis with ARGB accenting. The second case is another entry to the Kolink Void series, the Void Rift, featuring the standout infinity mirror front panel. The Unity Code X is a dual-chamber design, with …
Read More »Intel Arc GPU drivers will include overclocking tools
Overclocking has always been a major subject in the PC enthusiast community. Most of us use third-party applications for that purpose, but AMD, for example, has already implemented overclocking features in its Adrenalin software. As it seems, Intel will follow that example, integrating overclocking tools for the upcoming Arc GPUs …
Read More »MSI Spatium M480 HS 2TB SSD Review
MSI is now making SSDs. Yep - you read that right. But are they any good?
Read More »SilverStone Alta G1M is a new vertical Micro-ATX case featuring a stack effect design
Based on the FT03 case, the new SilverStone Alta G1M builds on the characteristics and qualities brought by SilverStone's vertical cases. Featuring a 90º rotated motherboard layout and a small footprint, the Alta G1M can pack high-end components and water cooling systems despite its relatively reduced size. Included with the …
Read More »Oculus Quest 2 base model now includes 128GB of storage
Back in June, we learned that Facebook was preparing to relaunch the Oculus Quest 2 with more storage, ditching the 64GB option and replacing it with a 128GB model, allowing more games to squeeze on to the headset's internal storage. Now, the new Oculus Quest 2 is officially available, offering …
Read More »SilentiumPC Fera 5 Dual CPU Cooler Review
It's a cracking CPU cooler, priced at less than £30 for the dual-fan model
Read More »AMD Zen 4 Ryzen processors may come with integrated graphics
We've seen a few internal document leaks recently, revealing new information about AMD's upcoming processors and motherboards. In a newly discovered document, we learn that AMD's upcoming Zen 4 processors for the AM5 platform will support integrated graphics. The leak was first publicised by Chips and Cheese, showing off a …
Read More »Leo Reacts to Intel Architecture Day 2021
Intel's Architecture Day 2021 was recently hosted by Raja Koduri and delivered a huge amount of news about both CPUs and GPUs. Here, Leo goes through the announcements and gives his reaction...
Read More »Intel’s Core i9-12900K has been benchmarked early… again
Another benchmark result of the upcoming Intel 'Alder Lake' Core i9-12900K has been spotted. This time the benchmark entry was found on the PugetBench list before quickly being removed.
Read More »Intel’s 600-series line-up has leaked, including X699 chipset
Alongside its new ‘Alder Lake' processors, Intel will be launching 600-series motherboards, although the line-up this time around appears to include more chipsets than past generations according to new leaks. The leak comes from HXL, which found the whole 600-series line-up on the Intel Chipset driver 10.1.18836.8283. According to what …
Read More »AMD RDNA 4 graphics architecture reportedly based on both 3nm and 5nm process nodes
We're still several years away from seeing the RDNA 4 graphics architecture in the flesh, but the first rumours about its specifications have already started to emerge. As it seems, AMD's upcoming architecture will use an MCM design based on two different process nodes. According to Twitter leaker, Greymon55, the …
Read More »Jonsplus i100 Pro Review
It's a fairly large mini-ITX case, and Leo builds a custom loop inside
Read More »AMD AM5 platform confirmed to support dual-channel DDR5 memory and PCIe 4.0
We've seen several confidential documents from both Intel and AMD leak recently due to an attack on Gigabyte's servers. Another document has recently become public, confirming that the AMD AM5 platform will support PCIe 4.0 and DDR5 memory. As reported by TechPowerUp, schematics for the AMD AM5 socket have also …
Read More »Intel Royal Core project aims to improve x86 architecture efficiency and performance
When Apple introduced its arm-based M1 processor, most people were surprised with its performance and efficiency. Until now, no other manufacturer has come close to matching the M1's efficiency, but a new report claims Intel is planning to bring this level of efficiency to x86 over the next few years …
Read More »Alphacool will offer free Intel LGA1700 support brackets for its AIO coolers and water blocks
Following Noctua's example, Alphacool will also offer free Intel LGA1700 support brackets for the owners of select AIO coolers and CPU blocks. Besides the Intel LGA 1700 support bracket, customers may also claim a free Intel LGA 4189 support bracket. Owners of the Alphacool Eisblock XPX Pro and non-Pro CPU …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 to be bundled with Nvidia RTX 30 series graphics cards
It looks like Battlefield 2042 will be the next game to be bundled with RTX 30 series graphics cards. That's according to Inno3D, who will include the game with RTX 3090, 3080 Ti, 3080, 3070 Ti, or 3070 graphics cards, as well as pre-built systems featuring one of these GPUs. …
Read More »Gigabyte AORUS RAID SSD 2TB Review
Want near PCIe 4.0 levels of SSD performance - but you're stuck on PCIe 3.0? Check this out
Read More »Nvidia CEO says GPU supply shortage will last for the majority of 2022
Throughout 2021, we've been seeing most graphics cards sold significantly above their MSRP due to on-going supply constraints. Prices have been improving, suggesting that the stock is increasing. However, according to Nvidia's CEO, we will still be dealing with GPU shortages throughout 2022 as well. Jensen shared his expectations about …
Read More »Next-gen Ryzen Threadripper CPUs will pack up to 64 cores
This week, we've seen several documents leak detailing some of AMD's upcoming CPU plans. The latest leak concerns the upcoming Ryzen Threadripper 5000 series and its specifications, with some SKUs packing 64 cores with up to a 280W TDP. According to images shared by Wccftech, the Ryzen Threadripper 5000 series …
Read More »Intel Architecture Day 2021: Detailing Xe-HPG, Alchemist, Xe Super Sampling and more
KitGuru was recently invited to preview Intel's 2021 Architecture Day where we got to hear more on the future of Intel's Arc high-performance discrete GPUs, including the confirmation that these will be manufactured on TSMC's N6 node. Intel's DLSS competitor, Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) was also demonstrated publicly for the first time...
Read More »Intel Architecture Day 2021: New CPU Design, 8+8 Alder Lake Confirmed
Intel has confirmed details on its upcoming processor technologies at its Architecture Day 2021. Many of the key points we already knew via various leaks, however, we now have full confirmation of these new technologies and the upcoming product specifications. One of the key new features that Intel is introducing …
Read More »Intel ‘Raptor Lake-S’ line-up to feature SKUs with up to 24 cores
The Intel ‘Alder Lake-S' series isn't even out yet, but the line-up of its successor has already leaked. Like Alder Lake, Raptor Lake will also feature a hybrid architecture with big and small cores, but instead of maxing out at 16x cores (8x small and 8x big), Raptor Lake-S SKUs will …
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