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Benchmarks show DirectStorage negatively impacts performance in Forspoken
Forspoken might not be the best game of the year, but the fact that it's the first PC game to use DirectStorage makes it worth investigating. PC enthusiasts have been testing the game to see how the storage technology affects the gameplay experience and discovered something unexpected. Indeed, loading times …
Read More »Apple M2 Max with 38-core GPU scores roughly the same as the M1 Ultra in benchmark
Apple's new M2 Max seems quite promising on paper. However, according to a recently spotted GPU benchmark, it may not meet the high expectations some were putting on it. As of now, we can't say much about its CPU performance, but thanks to the Geekbench OpenCL entry spotted by Wccftech, …
Read More »Star Wars Jedi Survivor PC system requirements revealed
We are less than two months away from the release of Respawn's highly anticipated Fallen Order sequel, Star Wars Jedi Survivor. The game is set to launch on PC (as well as consoles) on the 17th of March and now ahead of that date, EA has announced the game's minimum …
Read More »Here’s what liquid metal can do to an aluminum GPU heatsink
Liquid metal is known to be an extraordinary thermal conductor, but if not used properly, it can do more harm than good. One example of misusing this thermal product is to transfer heat from a chip to an aluminium heatsink, as you can see in Der8auer's latest video. Liquid metal …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest driver update preps for Dead Space, Forspoken and new DLSS 3 titles
We've got a couple of big game releases scheduled this week, including Square Enix's Forspoken and EA's highly anticipated Dead Space Remake. Ahead of those launches, Nvidia has rolled out a new Game Ready driver with day-one optimisations, in addition to expanded DLSS support for a few games. With today's …
Read More »Forspoken is getting a much needed PC demo
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 …
Read More »OCUK’s 8Pack Asteroid PC revamped for 2023 with new flagship hardware
OCUK's Asteroid SSF system has received a well-deserved update, bringing Nvidia RTX 40-series and Intel 13th Gen Core components into this compact water-cooled system. It may not be cheap, but 8Pack systems are always stunning and the Asteroid looks no different...
Read More »Nvidia may have quietly retired its MX series laptop GPUs
Nvidia's discrete MX laptop GPUs don't top the performance charts, but historically they've still provided a bit more grunt than a mobile CPU's iGPU. iGPUs are getting better and better however, and now they're often replacing the MX series in laptops that you would expect to have a dGPU. As …
Read More »Returnal is coming to PC on February 15th, system requirements revealed
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....
Read More »Forspoken needs 150GB of storage, system requirements revealed
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...
Read More »Black Myth: Wukong finally gets release window
The debut trailer for Black Myth: Wukong took many by surprise when it was released back in early 2020, showing off what looked to be a highly-stylised and polished action-RPG from a previously unknown studio. Since then the team has continued to work diligently on the title, with Black Myth: …
Read More »Intel Core i9-13980HX breaks the 30K mark in Cinebench R23
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...
Read More »New drivers for RDNA 3 GPUs reduce power consumption in select scenarios
It's been widely reported that Radeon RX 7900 series GPUs are not as efficient initially hoped, with the GPUs consuming more power than expected while playing videos and games with an unlocked framerate. AMD has been aware of that fact for some time and has since released a graphics driver …
Read More »Avalanche recommends an RX 7900 XT to play Hogwarts Legacy at 4K/Ultra
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...
Read More »Anyone who preorders Dead Space Remake on Steam gets Dead Space 2 for free
The remake of the much-loved sci-fi survival horror title Dead Space is mere weeks away, and those who remain unsure of whether they want to experience this journey have now been given a slight bit of enticement, as all those who pre-order the Dead Space Remake on Steam will get …
Read More »Afterburner is “probably dead” but MSI is fighting to keep it alive
MSI Afterburner is probably the most popular GPU overclocking tool out there, but according to its developer, it may soon be dead. MSI, however, says otherwise, as the company is trying to keep things going with the dev in question. In a comment on the Guru3D forum, Alexey “Unwinder” Nicolaychuk, …
Read More »Nvidia reportedly developing AI-optimised graphics drivers
It's always a nice surprise when a new GPU driver drops and offers an increase to your gaming performance. Nvidia is reportedly readying something even more significant however, as a recent report claims the company plans to launch graphics drivers with AI optimisations to areas such as "instructions, throughput, hardware utilisation, threading, [and] settings"...
Read More »CES 2023: XMG unveils new-gen laptops including liquid-cooled models
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 …
Read More »CES 2023: Phanteks unveils NV7 cases, Shift XT panel, Glacier hardware and more!
Our CES 2023 coverage continues today with Leo swinging by the Phanteks booth. As you would expect, the company has plenty of new hardware in store for us in 2023, from new cooling gear to cases and ATX 3.0 power supplies. Watch via YouTube below: Video Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:10 …
Read More »CES 2023: Hands-on with MSI’s 49in OLED monitor, plus GPUs, routers and more!
After taking a look at new MSI laptops yesterday, today Leo and Luke got hands-on with some of MSI's latest components. These included a range of graphics cards, peripherals, motherboards and more, with one or two surprises thrown in, like an EV charger and 49in QD-OLED monitor...
Read More »CES 2023: Razer shows off Project Carol, new Blade laptops and a headtracking soundbar
Razer always has a lot of products in the oven and each year at CES the company typically has an impressive showing, with new consumer-ready hardware and devices, alongside a prototype concept project or two. This year, Razer is announcing an all new lineup of Blade laptops, in addition to …
Read More »The Day Before developer reveals the game’s system requirements
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 …
Read More »CES 2023: Thermaltake debuts new cases, its first ‘Cycledesk’ and new cooling gear
Yesterday we saw the unveiling of Thermaltake's new CTE form factor case series. Now, Leo has arrived at the company's suite at CES to take a closer look, alongside a number of other new products on the way, ranging from new fans and coolers to new RAM, PSUs, and even a new TT desk.
Read More »CES 2023: Nvidia demos new 40-series laptops, 4070 Ti, AV1 streaming and more
Leo and Luke have made their way over to Las Vegas for CES 2023, and the chaps stopped by Nvidia's suite to see what is going on. We already know about the new RTX 4070 Ti, but we also got a look at some brand-new RTX 40-series laptops, RTX Remix, as well as the benefits of AV1 encoding for livestreaming...
Read More »CES 2023: Asus unveils new laptop range, including the first glasses-free 3D OLED laptops
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.
Read More »CES 2023: Acer announces new gaming laptops, monitors, and 3D gaming tech
Like many other brands, Acer has chosen CES 2023 to announce its new gaming laptops powered by the latest generation of hardware. Moreover, it has also introduced two new gaming monitors and a new glass-free 3D mode for compatible displays that promise to deliver a more immersive experience than other …
Read More »CES 2023: Asus rolls out new ROG Maxed-Out 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 …
Read More »Galax introduces its first PSU – the 80 Plus Platinum Hall of Fame GH1300
Galax is mainly known for manufacturing Nvidia-based graphics cards. However, the company is now expanding into the PSU market with the Hall of Fame GH1300, a 1300W ATX 3.0 power supply with 80 Plus Platinum certification. The news was first shared by ITHome (via VideoCardz), which has found multiple listings …
Read More »MSI unveils new MEG Trident X2 gaming PC with IPS touch display
With Intel's 13th Gen Core desktop CPUs and Nvidia's new RTX 40 series graphics cards now on the market, OEMs are starting to unveil new prebuilt desktop systems. MSI makes the list with its new MEG Trident X2 gaming PC, which includes an IPS touch display that can be used …
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