After announcing a range of multiplier-locked (non-K) CPU SKUs at CES 2022, it didn't take long for these processors to hit the market. With German overclocker Der8auer already experimenting with base-clock (BCLK) overclocking methods for the likes of the i5-12400, Intel has now issued a statement regarding overclocking these non-K processors...
Read More »Intel could save the discrete graphics market. But will they?
The GPU market is in shambles and has been for some time. Graphics card prices are through the roof and 2021 saw an array of lacklustre launches from both AMD and Nvidia, who many accuse of cashing in on the crisis. Fortunately for Intel, however, such events have conspired in their favour as the company is now presented with a monumental opportunity to seize the discrete GPU market. They simply can't miss - can they?
Read More »AMD hides 2020 blogpost claiming 4GB VRAM is ‘not enough for today’s games’
AMD has hidden a blog post from its own website that, in June 2020, claimed '4GB of VRAM... is evidently not enough for todays games.' This comes ahead of the RX 6500 XT launch at 2pm today, a graphics card with just 4GB of video memory...
Read More »AMD RX 6X50XT graphics cards could hit the market in Q2 2022
New rumours regarding AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 6X50XT graphics cards have emerged, giving us more details about the alleged specifications of these cards, as well as their release window...
Read More »Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for almost $70 Billion
Microsoft has been the force behind many industry-shaking moments: from the original announcement of Xbox Game Pass to the reveal that they had bought Zenimax Media (i.e. Bethesda). Even so, the recent announcement made by Microsoft may be the biggest piece of industry news ever.
Read More »Yikes, the RTX 3090 Ti really will draw 450W+
Specs for the upcoming MSI RTX 3090 Ti Suprim X have been leaked, confirming some of the rumours we've been hearing about this new GPU. If you're thinking about getting one of these cards, you will want to make sure your power supply has at least a rated wattage of 1000W...
Read More »Yes, you can still overclock Intel’s 12th Gen Core non-K processors
Intel's 'non-K' processors are not supposed to be overclockable. However, enthusiasts have had success in the past when trying to overclock them via the BCLK, significantly improving the performance of such chips. So it was only a matter of time before someone tried it out with Intel's 12th Gen Core processors, and that someone was no other than Der8auer...
Read More »Halo: Infinite will fix its overpriced in-game store
Halo: Infinite’s multiplayer mode has had players on a roller coaster of emotions, as 343 Industries managed to make one of the best Halo games in years, but also one of the most frustrating. One of the biggest issues with Infinite - it's in-game storefront - will be fixed next week...
Read More »Nvidia delays RTX 3090 Ti production, won’t launch this month
In a surprise twist, Nvidia has delayed production of its newest flagship GPU, the RTX 3090 Ti. Announced earlier this month at CES 2022, we were expecting to see this card launch on the 27th of January, but this has now been pushed back indefinitely...
Read More »KitGuru and the value of honest reviews
Can you trust the new brand of 'influencers' online? Are some companies fooling you into buying hardware?
Read More »ASRock to release first official BIOS supporting Ryzen 5000 on X370
We recently reported that AMD was considering support for Ryzen 5000 CPUs on X370 motherboards. As it turns out, it didn't take long for these rumours to prove true, as ASRock has just updated its support page for the X370 Pro4 motherboard, adding a new BIOS that supports Ryzen 5000 series CPUs...
Read More »Rockstar might only release one new game this entire generation
As video games have gotten more and more complicated, Rockstar Games has continued to push the boundaries of what an open world game can look and feel like. What this has meant however, is that their games are taking longer and longer to make - so long now, that we may only see one game from the studio this generation...
Read More »Nvidia announces new DLDSR downsampling feature and advanced Freestyle filters
Nvidia's upcomingGeForce Game Ready driver sure sounds promising. The new graphics driver will bring DLSS and Reflex support for God of War PC and Rainbow Six Extraction, optimisations and enhancements for Grit, The Anacrusis and Hitman III Year 2. The real highlights, however, are the advanced Freestyle filters and new DLDSR upscaling technology.
Read More »Nvidia quietly makes the RTX 3080 12GB official
After months of speculation, rumours and leaks, the RTX 3080 12GB is finally official. Not thanks to a press release or announcement post though, Nvidia just quietly updated the product page for the existing RTX 3080 10GB, adding the 12GB model's new specs.
Read More »Intel has finally fixed the DRM issues for 12th Gen processors
Pretty quickly after Intel released its 12th Gen core processors, we began hearing a lot of user reports claiming the inability to play certain games using DRM services. Intel and motherboard vendors, including Gigabyte, quickly launched fixes and workarounds to solve these issues, but Intel has now finally confirmed that the games exhibiting these errors have been fixed...
Read More »The 12GB RTX 3080 could be announced tomorrow
We've heard a ton of rumours about Nvidia updating the RTX 3080 with 12GB VRAM, but so far nothing has ever been officially confirmed. That could change soon though, as rumours point to January 11th as the announcement date for this new(ish) graphics card...
Read More »Alienware’s latest gaming monitor sports an OLED panel and 175Hz refresh rate
We've been waiting for OLED panels to become more common amongst gaming monitors and it seems that monitor makers are finally starting to adopt the technology. This week at CES, Alienware unveiled its latest high-end gaming display, sporting a QD-OLED ultra-wide panel with 175Hz refresh rate.
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021 Day 37 – Win a SilentiumPC hardware or gaming bundle! (closed)
We've reached the final day of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, with one last competition to go before our run of daily giveaways ends. For day 37, our last day, we have teamed up with SilentiumPC to give away TWO bundles, a gaming peripheral bundle including an RGB keyboard, mouse and XL mouse pad, and a PC enthusiast bundle, including a new PC case, CPU cooler and PSU!
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 36 – Win a Silverstone case, AIO cooler and PSU bundle! (closed)
For day 36 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Silverstone to give one lucky reader a new case, cooler and PSU bundle!
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 35 – Win a Synology mesh WiFi router! (closed)
For day 35 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Synology to help you upgrade your in-home network! Today, we have TWO Synology MR2200ac mesh routers to give away.
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 34 – Win a HYTE REVOLT 3 ITX case and PSU! (closed)
For day 34 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with HYTE to give away TWO high-end PC cases. If you're looking to take your build to the next level, then the REVOLT 3 ITX chassis is for you - we have two of these to give away today, one in black and another in white.
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 33 – Win a Montech case and PSU bundle! (closed)
For day 33 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Montech to give TWO winners a premium PC case and PSU bundle! Our prizes today include the Montech Air 1000 Premium Case and the Montech Century 850 fully modular power supply!
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 32 – Win a PNY bundle including an RTX 2080, a 500GB SSD and DDR4 memory! (closed)
For day 32 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with PNY to give away a great PC upgrade bundle, including an RTX 2080 graphics card, a 500GB SSD and a set of DDR4 memory!
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 31 – Win a Raijintek case and custom liquid cooling bundle (closed)!
For day 31 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Raijintek to give one lucky reader a liquid cooling upgrade! Our prize today is the Scylla Pro custom liquid cooling kit, containing everything you need to set up your own custom loop, the winner will also get a Paean Premium chassis to build the system in!
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 30 – Win a Lian Li case and cooler bundle! (closed)
For day 30 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Lian Li to give one lucky reader an all-white PC upgrade bundle! Today's prizes include the Lian Li O11 Air Mini, a set of SL120 UNI FAN fans and a white AIO liquid cooler to go with it.
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 29 – Win GoodRAM memory and an SSD! (closed)
For day 29 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with GoodRAM to give away THREE great prizes. One winner will get a 32GB RDM PRO DDR4 memory kit and a 1TB M.2 SSD, while two additional winners will get a new HX100 portable SSD!
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 28 – Win an EKWB liquid cooler! (closed)
For day 28 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with EKWB to give two winners a cooling upgrade! We have one full EK-Quantum CPU liquid cooling kit to give away, as well as an EK AIO liquid cooler.
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 27 – Win a Netgear Orbi AX6000 Mesh WiFi system! (closed)
For day 27 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Netgear to give one lucky reader a huge network upgrade! Today's prize is the Netgear Orbi RBK853 Mesh WiFi System.
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 26 – Win an RTX 3060 graphics card from Cyberpower! (closed)
For day 26 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with CyberPowerPC to give one lucky reader a brand new graphics card! Today's prize is none other than the MSI RTX 3060 Gaming X!
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021 Day 25 – Win a gaming PC or a new AIO liquid cooler! (closed)
For day 25 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Asetek to provide the biggest giveaway yet! Today, one lucky reader will win an Alienware Aurora R10 gaming PC, and nine runner-ups will get an NZXT Kraken AIO liquid cooler, as well as a new mouse mat and goodie bag!
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