Back in late 2019, EA announced that it would be re-partnering with Valve and bringing its games back to Steam. The process of bringing back-catalogue titles over has been somewhat slow but in recent weeks, the pace has quickened rapidly. Recently Battlefield, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Dead Space and more …
Read More »Alphacool launches five new NexXxoS copper radiators
Alphacool has introduced five new NexXxoS series copper radiators, ranging in size from the absolutely gargantuan 1260mm model, all the way down to more manageable 200mm sizes. Alphacool has been making its copper radiators for some time now, and when announcing these new models, the German cooling company said that “the …
Read More »KitGuru updates GPU benchmarking system with PCSpecialist!
It's time to upgrade! KitGuru has a new rig for benchmarking GPUs
Read More »Intel introduces 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
It's been a busy few days for Intel, as the company has announced a new product portfolio that includes “Processor, Memory, Storage and FPGA Solutions”, with one of the highlights being the introduction of new 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors. According to Intel itself, the company doesn't want to …
Read More »Acer releases three new 165Hz gaming monitors
Acer has just released three new gaming monitors. Two of them belong to the ED series, the Acer ED320QRP and the Acer ED270RP, while the VG271US is part of the VG series. These three monitors all feature a 165Hz refresh rates and support AMD FreeSync, which Acer claims makes them ideal for …
Read More »SilverStone announces the ML10 modular Mini-ITX chassis
SilverStone is set to launch a new Mini-ITX chassis. The ML10 is a small modular case that can expand in size from 2.8 litres up to 3.7 litres thanks to an “interchangeable top cover”, giving users that extra bit of space to work with. Thanks to its modular design, the …
Read More »Video of Intel “Tiger Lake” Gen12 with Xe graphics running Battlefield V has surfaced
An Intel employee has uploaded a video to Twitter showing him playing Battlefield V on a system equipped with Intel's “Tiger Lake” Gen12 with Xe graphics. The exact device shown in the video is referred to as a “prototype Tiger Lake system”, but the manufacturer and specific SoC used have not …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 gets another near 2 hour gameplay demo
Today as part of the IGN Summer of Gaming event, Larian Studios took the virtual stage to show off a massive live gameplay demo for Baldur's Gate 3. This is the second time that gameplay has been shown, giving us an even deeper dive into the features of this much …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West aiming to release on PS5 next year
The big final game announcement from Sony's PS5 reveal last week was, of course, Horizon II: Forbidden West. At the time, we got a teaser trailer and a good look at some of the areas we'll be exploring in the next chapter of Aloy's adventure, but a release date or …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 gets one more delay, will now release in November
Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed again, this time being pushed into the holiday season.
Read More »Elgato jumps into the microphone market with Wave:1 and Wave:3
Ever since joining the Corsair family, Elgato has been expanding its range of content producing gear. It all started with capture cards and has since expanded to green screens, lights and now, microphones. Today, Elgato is launching its first two microphones- Wave:1 and Wave:3. These microphones have been developed in …
Read More »Square Enix returns to GeForce Now this week
Nvidia has quickly made a tradition out of GeForce Now updates landing on Thursdays each week. This time around, the big news is that Square Enix titles are returning to the service, in addition to a few other games. In total, there are 21 games arriving on the GeForce Now …
Read More »Elgato Wave:3 USB Microphone Review
Elgato has done it again... if you're a content creator check out the Wave:3 mic!
Read More »Resident Evil 8 was reportedly scrapped for current-gen consoles in favour of graphics overhaul
While various leaks appear to have gotten a lot right about Resident Evil 8 prior to its reveal last week, there was one surprising detail we learned. The game is not cross-gen and will instead only release for PC, Xbox Series X and PS5. Initially, Capcom was working on an …
Read More »Lexar to enter DRAM market
Lexar has announced its entry to the DRAM market, where the company plans to offer memory solutions for both laptops and desktops. Lexar is mainly known for its flash storage products, including SD cards and, more recently, SSDs. Now, the company says it is “excited to announce its entrance into the …
Read More »Corsair iCUE LT100 RGB “lighting towers” spotted on Amazon
Corsair appears to be set to launch an RGB lighting tower that also functions as a headset stand. Briefly listed on Amazon, the new iCUE LT100 RGB lighting tower offers sleek ambient lighting for your setup. Initially spotted on the product page for the Corsair a100 gaming desktop, the iCUE LT100 RGB …
Read More »New AMD “Renoir” APUs spotted in 3DMark database
AMD Renoir Pro APUs spotted in the 3DMark database have a different naming scheme to what we expected. Based on the information from these listings, the Ryzen 7 Pro 4700G will be named Ryzen 7 Pro 4750G, the Ryzen 5 4400G will be called the Ryzen 5 Pro 4650G, and …
Read More »AMD Zen 3 processors still on track to release in 2020
After rumours suggested Zen 3 was going to be delayed until 2021, AMD issued a statement confirming that these reports were inaccurate...
Read More »WB Games to announce new DC game in August
This week, DC announced a massive digital event called ‘FanDome’, during which we will see plenty of new announcements for DC-based comics, animated projects, TV shows etc. Most importantly to our audience though, is the fact that WB Games will be in attendance to make an announcement. Obviously with this …
Read More »Microsoft Edge to reduce memory usage ‘by up to 27%’ with next major update
High memory usage is an issue that web browsers have been trying to tackle for a long time now. Google and Mozilla have made well publicised efforts to reduce memory usage for their respective browsers and with the next Windows 10 update, some significant improvements to memory usage in Edge …
Read More »Pokemon Snap is returning for Nintendo Switch
There have been a number of Pokemon spin-off games over the years, but Pokemon Snap continues to be regarded highly by classic Nintendo 64 fans. Now, Pokemon Snap is making a proper comeback, this time with a new adventure on the Nintendo Switch. New Pokemon Snap (yes that's the full …
Read More »Razer Cynosa Lite Keyboard Review
How good is Razer's Cynosa Lite gaming keyboard, priced at just £40?
Read More »Xiaomi launches a 165Hz 1440p gaming monitor
While Xiaomi is certainly best known for its smartphones, the Chinese manufacturer has an extensive portfolio that even extends to gaming laptops. Today, the company has launched the Mi Gaming Display, featuring a 165 Hz, 27″ IPS panel with 1440p resolution – all for a price of around £250. Xiaomi …
Read More »Philips releases new eco-friendly 272B1G ergonomic monitor
Philips is launching a new monitor that focuses on delivering a comfortable working experience for environment-friendly users. Offering a wide range of ergonomic features and “sensible power savings”, the 272B1G is said to be an improvement over the 241B7QGJ, Philips' previous “greenest” display. The Philips 272B1G monitor comes equipped with a 27-inch …
Read More »Gigabyte announces three new compact power supplies
Gigabyte has just announced three new “compact size” power supplies. These include the 80 Plus Bronze-certified P450B and P550B, as well as the 80 Plus Gold-certified P750GM featuring a modular design. All three models measure just 140mm long, which Gigabyte claims allows system builders to use them in “increasingly popular small chassis”. …
Read More »AMD could delay Zen 3-based Ryzen 4000 series due to lack of competition
The latest rumours suggest AMD is set to delay the launch of its Zen 3-based Ryzen 4000 series, as the 3000 series remains so popular...
Read More »AMD B550 motherboards are up for pre-order in the UK
If you've been keeping an eye on tech news this afternoon, then you will be well aware that AMD B550 motherboards have officially launched. We've already had the opportunity to review two ASUS ROG boards and the Gigabyte B550 Aorus Master. Now, we are taking a wider look at UK …
Read More »The PlayStation 5’s UI will be a “100% overhaul”
Recently, we reported that Microsoft’s Xbox Series X would share a very similar user interface to that of the current generation Xbox One. Though we have yet to see what the PlayStation 5’s software looks like it would appear as though Sony is working hard to ensure that the user …
Read More »AMD officially announces Ryzen 9 3900XT, Ryzen 7 3800XT and Ryzen 5 3600XT
Today not only marks the launch of AMD B550 motherboards, but it is also the launch for new 3rd Gen Ryzen ‘XT' series desktop processors. The Ryzen 9 3900XT, Ryzen 7 3800XT and Ryzen 5 3600XT all join the lineup today, offering better power efficiency and performance gains. As explained …
Read More »ASUS ROG STRIX B550-E Gaming & B550-F Gaming (WiFi)
We are looking at two of ASUS’ ROG STRIX offerings – the B550-F Gaming (WiFi) & B550-E Gaming
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