AMD Ryzen 9 3950X launch is just around the corner. The new 16-core, 32-thread monster will be arriving in November following a short delay. A small hint of the performance has been revealed via a Geekbench 5 test showing very positive results. An alleged Geekbench 5 result for the AMD …
Read More »Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will have a Battle Pass; no loot boxes present
Amid questions surrounding the upcoming Call of Duty’s post-launch loot box plans, Activision took to its blog to explain the situation. Call of Duty’s monetary structure has been relatively consistent for the last several years: at launch, the game contains no microtransactions or loot boxes; it gets reviewed well; then …
Read More »A MacBook Pro 16 could be on its way soon
Over the last few months, rumours have been doing the rounds that Apple will be launching a new MacBook Pro 16-inch version. The device could be getting closer to release after a hidden image in the macOS Catalina beta was found. According to MacGeneration, a file in the macOS Catalina …
Read More »Motorola likely to add another device to the E6 line
Motorola could be adding the snazzy Moto E6 Play smartphone to its lineup. Renders of the phone leaked online by a Dutch mobile tech site suggest the E6 Play will be based on the recently released Moto E6 Plus. The Dutch mobile tech website, Mobielkopen has released rendered images of …
Read More »Call of Duty Mobile adds a Halloween update
For several years now, it has become the norm throughout October for game developers to bring out updates providing spooky special events and Halloween themed character costumes and skins. Not just on PC and consoles, but on mobile games too. Call of Duty Mobile is no different, an October update …
Read More »EA launches Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
Electronic Arts has finally taken the wraps off the new Plants vs Zombies game. The third-person shooter, Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighborville is now available to purchase on PS4, Xbox One and PC. The latest episode of the Plants vs Zombies franchise is out now on PS4, Xbox One …
Read More »Xiaomi reveals a 34-inch curved gaming monitor
Xiaomi is a Chinese manufacturer normally known for its smartphone devices. The company has now officially entered the gaming monitor market with a 34-inch display offering a host of premium features. Two new displays were officially announced in China and in typical Xiaomi style will offer excellent bang for buck. …
Read More »A photograph of the PlayStation 5 developer kit has appeared
We have seen plenty of rendered images of the supposed PlayStation 5 development kit over the past few months. However, an actual photo of the real thing has been revealed online and it looks just like the previous rumours. Ideas have been floating around online for a while of what the PlayStation …
Read More »Razer announce Viper Ultimate wireless gaming mouse
Razer has announced it will be releasing the Viper Ultimate mouse. The Razer Viper Ultimate will be aimed at esports and is claimed to be Razers fastest wireless gaming mouse with its intelligent Focus+ sensor. The Razer Viper Ultimate will support Razer HyperSpeed wireless technology and include an intelligent Focus+ …
Read More »MSI GTX 1660 Super Images pop up online
Over the last couple of weeks, we have seen a plethora of Nvidia GTX 1660 Super rumours, with images and specifications from various manufacturers floating around online. Another two Nvidia GTX 1660 super cards have been dug up now thanks to the guys over at Videocardz. Images of two new …
Read More »G.SKILL announce extreme low latency memory modules
G.SKILL has announced a brand new range of 32GB (8GBx4) extreme low latency memory kits, available under both the Trident Z and RGB-enabled Trident Z Royal memory series. The new extreme low latency memory will feature high-performance Samsung B-die ICs, to achieve the worlds lowest latency of CL15 at DDR4-4000 …
Read More »First trailer showcasing Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC released
Rockstar recently released its first trailer showcasing Red Dead Redemption 2 running on PC. The 1 minute long trailer focuses on the environment and atmosphere, shying away from any story related spoilers. The trailer is available to watch in 4K at 60fps, and illustrates many of the improvements arriving with the …
Read More »Borderlands 3 hotfix adjusts Legendary gear
A new patch for Borderlands 3 was deployed to the game on all platforms yesterday which offered a bunch of hotfixes to adjust Legendary gear across all manufacturers, along with implementing a few bug fixes. After looking over data, Gearbox felt that some Legendary gear was greatly outperforming others and …
Read More »AMD product master list shows a Ryzen 3750X CPU
Over the past few weeks, we have seen a trickle of new CPUs being added to the AMD Ryzen 3000 line up, offering various core-counts and power ratings. The latest rumour suggests AMD may be prepping a Ryzen 7 3750X processor for launch. According to a leaked AMD product master …
Read More »Alphacool launches TPV series and new GPU blocks
Alphacool has some new products coming from its Enterprise Solutions line which are now available to all customers in the Alphacool online shop. New products will include tubing, quick release fittings and adaptors, with a range of GPU blocks coming too. Just announced by Alphacool is a new line of …
Read More »A new Nvidia Shield TV Pro is leaked on Amazon
Nvidia’s popular Android-based TV streaming box looks like it is set for a refresh very soon. A new version will be launched featuring a faster processor and new remote, according to an Amazon listing slip up, which has since been removed. Rumours that a new Nvidia Shield TV device is …
Read More »AMD is paying up to $300 to customers who bought ‘8-core’ FX CPUs
As previously reported, AMD has settled its $12.1 million Bulldozer/Piledriver class-action lawsuit. Customers are now eligible to claim a piece of the settlement money, but only if you live in California or bought a processor from AMD's website. In 2011, when AMD released the Bulldozer CPUs, and later the Piledriver CPUs, both …
Read More »AMD Threadripper 3000 launch dates leaked
Only a few weeks ago, AMD officially announced that Ryzen Threadripper 3000 will be released in November. At the time, no solid date for the release was provided. However, confidential documents have now been leaked, which apparently suggest that Threadripper 3000 will be initially launched on 5th November. Yesterday we …
Read More »Analogue Pocket is a new portable system for playing old games
Analogue, known for creating modern versions of classic videogame consoles, will next year launch a handheld system which lets you play your old Game Boy cartridges. Analogue Pocket is “a multi-video-game-system portable handheld” together with “a digital audio workstation with a built-in synthesizer and sequencer” capable of running nearly 2800 …
Read More »NZXT announces H510i Phantom Gaming Edition PC case
NZXT has introduced a special edition version of its popular H510i mid-tower case, with an ASRock Phantom Gaming Edition version which is mainly black with the Phantom Gaming red and silver accents. The H510i case from NZXT has become very popular with gamers and enthusiast system builders. NZXT has jumped …
Read More »Halo Infinite loses its Lead Producer; 343 Industries says not to worry
Halo Infinite hasn’t had the greatest luck as of late. Less than two months after the departure of the game’s Creative Director, Tim Longo, 343 Industries is having to say goodbye to another important figure in the game’s development. Mary Olson, who was promoted to Lead Producer of Halo Infinite …
Read More »Sea of Thieves Fort of the Damned October update is live
As is the case in many online multiplayer games, a Halloween special event is a must. Sea of Thieves is no different and is adding its own Halloween twist in a big October update adding new contracts, cosmetics and a new permanent game mode. Halloween has arrived in Sea of …
Read More »Arctic launches new Freezer 50 TR Threadripper CPU cooler
Arctic has launched the Freezer 50 TR cooler today. It is the first high-end socket TR4 specific cooler from the company and offers competition to the likes of the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro TR4, Noctua NH-U14S and the Cooler Master Wraith Ripper. The Arctic Freezer 50 TR is an …
Read More »Hearthstone U.S collegiate team punished by Blizzard
There has been more fallout from the ‘blitzchung’ Hearthstone saga. An American University collegiate Hearthstone team has received a belated suspension after holding up a banner in support to the Hong Kong democracy protests and fellow Hearthstone player ‘blitzchung’. The banner held up by the US Hearthstone collegiate team during the …
Read More »PUBG Season 5: throwable gear, Miramar changes, and more
There's another battle royale game besides Fortnite starting a new season, as PUBG is getting ready to drop its 5.1 Update, currently live on the test server. With PUBG's fourth season ending, the beginning of a new one comes. PUBG Season 5 starts later this month together with the new …
Read More »Potential new details of AMD Threadripper 3000 emerge
New information regarding AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 CPUs has come to light online
Read More »Huawei reports strong sales despite US ban
Despite being added to the US Entity list in May, effectively banning all US companies from trading with Huawei, the Chinese tech giant appears to be doing just fine. While the future of US-Huawei relations seems to be uncertain, the company hasn’t been resting on its laurels. Huawei has reportedly …
Read More »Bitspower announce new CPU and GPU blocks
Custom cooling specialist, Bitspower has announced new products adding to its already extensive range. Two new designs are available including a universal CPU water block with an OLED display and a GPU water block for Nvidia RTX cards. The Bitspower Summit M CPU water block is a follow on from …
Read More »Jonsbo introduces the TR03 triangular PC case
While Jonsbo may not be a familiar name to some system builders and PC enthusiasts over here in the UK, it has just re-entered the U.S market and has some rather funky PC chassis designs to offer. Jonsbo is a Chinese brand, manufacturing PC hardware including cases and cooling solutions. …
Read More »Europe’s most powerful Supercomputer to be powered by AMD EPYC CPUs
Back in May, we covered how AMD and Cray, a supercomputing expert subsidiary of HP, would together build the world's fastest computer for the US Department of Energy. But apparently, another government plans to have a supercomputer built by both companies. The UK government chose AMD and Cray to build the …
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