Here's the latest addition to Noctua's popular NH-L9 line of low-profile CPU coolers: the new NH-L9a-AM5 and NH-L9a-AM5 chromax.black. With just 37mm of height, both models are aimed towards silent, ultra-compact HTPCs and Small Form Factor systems using AMD's new AM5-based Ryzen CPUs. Receiving over 100 awards, the original NH-L9a …

We were all surprised when Forspoken's PC system requirements were revealed earlier this month, calling for powerful GPUs like the RTX 3070 just to hit 30 frames per second. This has caused a lot of concern over the game's optimisation and PC performance. Fortunately, there will be a free demo …

PassMark's CPU ranking has a new leader, the 96-core AMD EPYC 9654. AMD's new top charter server CPU scored close to 125K points in the benchmark, beating the second-placed processor by almost 30K points. The first AMD EPYC 9004 series CPUs have finally been tested on PassMark, and as expected, …

We're back with another Solidigm SSD review, this time it's the company's Gen4 flagship

Sony has finally shared more details about the PC version of Returnal. Besides giving us the lowdown on PC-exclusive features and the game's system requirements, Sony revealed the Housemarque-developed title will be available for PC players on February 15th....

We're less than a week from the release of Square Enix's latest AAA game, and the PC system requirements have now been published. It's fair to say the title looks to be quite demanding, especially if you want to play at 4K 60FPS using Ultra settings. You'll also need a fair amount of free storage space...

Videos of laptops using Intel's new flagship mobile processor have started to trickle out, with initial data suggesting this CPU could be very capable indeed. Unfortunately, gaming performance hasn't yet been tested as the GPU powering these laptops is still under embargo. However, we are able to share results of CPU-only benchmarks like Cinebench...

We've known for a while that some dual-CCD Ryzen 7000 series chips can behave slightly strangely. For as yet unknown reasons, the first core of each CCD can often boot disabled, reducing the number of working CPU cores by up to two. Fortunately, this behaviour is limited to Ryzen 5 …

We're just less than a month from the launch of Hogwarts Legacy, and now Avalanche has released the PC system requirements. Overall, the game looks pretty heavy, even by today's standards - we're talking GTX 1080 Ti or RX 5700-level performance, just to hit 1080p/60FPS using High settings...

EKWB kicks off the new year with a new AIO, could it be the one to beat in 2023?

It's a new MP600-series SSD from Corsair, aimed at balancing price to performance

After multiple delays, we're finally getting a new The Settlers game. The title, first announced in 2018 , had its original release date set to 2019, but had to be postponed for still undisclosed reasons. Fast-forward four years, the game is finally coming out next month, and Ubisoft has now …

XMG has been making a name for itself in the laptop space for a while now. At CES this week, we swung by to check out the new range, including new models built with Intel's new 13th Gen Core mobile processors and Nvidia's RTX 40 series laptop GPUs.  The XMG …

Today at CES 2023, MSI is launching a full new range of laptops armed with new-gen Intel processors and Nvidia's new RTX 40 series GPUs. The headliner here is the new Titan GT77, equipped with the world’s first 4K/144Hz Mini LED laptop display...

The highly awaited open-world survival MMO, The Day Before, is just a couple of months away, with a March release date being announced this week during Nvidia's CES keynote, where the game featured as part of an RTX showcase. We already know the game will have ray-tracing features and support …

Last night saw the debut of the 2023 range of Asus ROG laptops. Today our attention turns to Asus's non-gaming systems, including the first glasses-free 3D OLED laptops.

The first day of CES has been eventful, with Intel unveiling new 13th Gen Core mobile processors for laptops and Nvidia rolling out a new line of RTX 40 series GPUs for laptops. Now, laptop makers are showing off their new designs for 2023 and Asus ROG is at the …

Today during its CES 2023 keynote, Nvidia officially unveiled the first RTX 40 series GPUs for laptops. According to Nvidia, around 60 percent of Nvidia laptop users have not yet upgraded to an RTX GPU, and the company is looking to change that with its new chips.  Power and thermal …

We check out a 2TB SSD from Lexar, priced around £230

This AMD EXPO kit comes in at £180, making it a cracking choice for a Ryzen 7000 system

Leo checks out the fantastic Z790 Aorus Master motherboard, with a focus on Biscuits

Is an i5 CPU really all you need in a high-end gaming system? Cyberpower thinks so

After the success of Lost Ark, Amazon Games will bring another Asian MMORPG to the west. This game is called Blue Protocol, an anime action MMORPG developed by Bandai Namco with a heavy focus on PvE content. The game was first shown at The Game Awards earlier this month and …

After months of leaks, Sony has finally announced that Returnal is coming to PC. We don't have an exact release date yet, but the game is now listed on Steam and should launch in early 2023. Thanks to the Steam listing, we also have an early look at PC system …

Intel hasn't updated its line of HEDT processors in a while but that will soon change. The company has started teasing its return to the market via social media, claiming the new workstation CPUs are “coming soon”. Intel has now publicly confirmed that its new HEDT processors are indeed right …

We go hands-on with no less than FIVE ASUS X670 motherboards

Leo checks out the latest chassis from Fractal Design

In less than a week, AMD will be releasing the Radeon RX 7900 series to the public. However, there are samples out in the wild and actively being tested. As a result, two benchmark entries have been found, giving us an early look at performance.  The two entries shared by …

Xiaomi has been in the PC market for a long time now, selling laptops, peripherals and monitors, but the company hasn't yet released a desktop. That will soon change, with Xiaomi preparing to launch a new small form factor PC.  According to Wccftech, Xiaomi was planning to announce two systems …

Asus TUF Gaming build, just the right amount of TUF?