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Der8auer pushes i5-12400 to 5GHz on a B660 motherboard
After showcasing how to overclock Alder Lake non-K desktop processors on Z690 motherboards, Der8auer has posted a new video, this time using a B660 motherboard to overclock the i5-12400 up to 5GHz. Based on der8auer findings, only B660 motherboards with DDR5 memory support can be used for BCLK overclocking. The …
Read More »The Green Goblin is coming to Fortnite
Fortnite collaborations – a once surprising welcome – is now a seemingly weekly occurrence with dozens of collaborations and an endless pool of pop culture characters to play as. The next two collaborations have now leaked. Vi, one of the starring characters in Netflix’s hit show Arcane: League of Legends, …
Read More »AMD RX 6500 XT Review ft. Gigabyte Eagle
The RX 6500 XT has arrived, and it is a complete mess
Read More »New Xbox Game Pass titles leak
Every few weeks, Microsoft updates its Xbox Game Pass library with a dozen new games or so. While they have not yet announced the official list of upcoming titles, a new leak has now detailed Xbox Game Pass’ upcoming lineup. While they have yet to release an official list, Microsoft’s …
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 »Intel Raptor Lake processors to feature up to 68MB of cache
By now, it's clear that a large amount of cache memory can dramatically improve CPU performance. We've seen it firsthand when AMD moved from Zen+ to Zen2, as well as with the recently-announced Ryzen 7 5800X3D. It seems Intel is set to follow suit, giving its Raptor Lake processors a …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West will be improving everything wrong with the first game
Horizon Zero Dawn became an instant hit when it launched in 2017, selling 10s of millions of copies and solidifying Aloy as a lifelong PlayStation mascot. Even so, the game was not perfect, and featured some noticeable issues. Thankfully, the upcoming Forbidden West sequel is looking to fix all of …
Read More »10 more games get RTX support
Nvidia’s RTX technology is mighty impressive, and has helped many PC players make the most of their Nvidia GPUs. Unfortunately, the company's RTX technology requires bespoke implementation on a game-by-game basis. Fortunately, 10 more games are now seeing support being added – including Hitman III. In a recent blog post, …
Read More »Take-Two buys Zynga in biggest studio acquisition ever
Zynga is one of the most well known video game publishers in the mobile space, having released classics such as Farmville, Words With Friends and more. Their repertoire within the mobile space must have piqued the interest of Take-Two Interactive as they have acquired the company for $12.7 Billion. Making …
Read More »AIOs with Screens – Corsair vs Thermaltake Tested
Luke checks out two AIO coolers, both with integrated screens. Just how do they work?
Read More »Intel’s i9-12900HK can outperform a Threadripper 1950X in Cinebench R20
Intel only announced the company's new 12th Gen Core laptop CPUs last week, but thanks to an early preview from Lab501, we've already got some performance data for the Core i9-12900HK mobile CPU, showing what the processor can do in Cinebench R20 and other benchmarks. The Core i9-12900HK preview comes …
Read More »AMD’s AM5 socket expected to be a “long-lived platform” similar to AM4
The AMD AM4 socket has been around since September 2016, and even today, AMD is still releasing processors compatible with it. However, AMD plans to launch a new platform based on the AM5 socket later this year. This announcement led some to question if the new socket would last as …
Read More »Rainbow Six Extraction PC system requirements revealed for 1080p, 1440p and 4K
After years of delays, closed alpha/beta testing and plenty of leaks, Rainbow Six Extraction is finally coming out. With the game just a few weeks away, Ubisoft has now revealed the PC system requirements, with specs for 1080p, 1440p and 4K gameplay. Rainbow Six Extraction is a spin-off from Rainbow …
Read More »Here’s all the new hardware AMD announced at CES 2022
Out of all CES 2022 keynotes, AMD seemed to have the most hardware-rich presentation, featuring new processors and GPUs for both desktops and laptops. Besides announcing a new Ryzen 3D V-cache processor, AMD also told us more about Zen4 and the AM5 socket, Zen3+ and Ryzen 6000 series mobile APUs …
Read More »James Un-builds the Montech AIR 1000 Premium System
Ever wondered what happens to a system after a KitGuru case review or sponsored build? Today we find out.
Read More »Top 3 Processors of 2021!
We are calling this the ‘Top 3 Processors of 2021!' however that isn't strictly correct since AMD launched Zen 3 late in 2020. What you really need to know is that Intel 12th Gen is better than we expected and has gone head-to-head with AMD's finest. Game on! Timestamps 00:00 …
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!
Read More »Fallout-inspired RPG Pathfinder: Kingmaker is free on the Epic Games Store
For the final two weeks of 2021, Epic Games has been giving out a new title for free every 24 hours. Following yesterday’s free game (Vampyr), the classic Fallout and Baldur’s Gate inspired isometric RPG Pathfinder: Kingmaker is now free to purchase and download on the Epic Games Store. Available …
Read More »Vampyr is currently free on the Epic Games Store
Dontnod Entertainment is primarily known for creating the Life is Strange series, but the studio has also worked on some other interesting projects in recent years. One of those is Vampyr, a smaller RPG-lite game focused on, you guessed it, vampires. Recently, Epic Games has been giving away a free …
Read More »MonsterLabo The Beast: Completely Passive System Cooling
It's a high-end PC with no moving parts!
Read More »Strategy RPG Mutant Year Zero is free to claim on the Epic Games Store
As we near the end of 2021, Epic Games is once again offering more than a dozen free games on its digital storefront, with a new game being offered every 24 hours until the end of the year. Right now, those with an Epic Games account can get their hands …
Read More »Kingston KC3000 2TB SSD Review
Kingston's first PCIe 4.0 SSD has finally hit the market, and we review the 2TB model
Read More »First-person dinosaur shooter Second Extinction is free on the Epic Games Store
As we reach the holiday season, Epic Games is once again offering a new free game on its storefront every single day until the end of the year. Right now, those with an Epic Games Store account can get their hands on the first-person co-op multiplayer dinosaur shooter Second Extinction. …
Read More »Embracer Group acquires Dark Horse Media – now owns 77 studios
As the video games industry continues to expand, we are beginning to see the consolidation of many smaller studios, publishers and ancillary companies by larger holding companies. Such is the case with Embracer Group, which has now announced that they have acquired the comics and manga publisher Dark Horse Media. …
Read More »Sapphire Nitro+ S360-A 360mm Liquid Cooler Review
Sapphire has launched their first AIO CPU liquid coolers - we check out the 360mm version
Read More »Dying Light 2 PC system requirements revealed
If all goes according to plan, Dying Light 2 will officially release on the 4th of February 2022 for PC, as well as old-gen and new-gen consoles. Ahead of launch, Techland has now revealed the game's PC system requirements, with the minimum targeting 1080p at 30FPS, recommended targeting 1080p at …
Read More »Nvidia is giving away Matrix-themed modded PCs and RTX 3080 Ti custom backplates
In partnership with multiple custom PC builders, Nvidia is commemorating the release of The Matrix Resurrections by giving away three unique and water-cooled desktop systems and 5x custom RTX 3080 Ti Matrix-themed backplates. As the name implies, the Digital Storm Backup Operator was developed by Digital Storm itself and Stefan …
Read More »343i details upcoming Halo Infinite changes
Halo Infinite has had a tumultuous development to say the least. Even after a year’s delay, the game launched with a decided lack of content – even though the general consensus remained positive overall. As the year comes to a close, 343i have now given fans a look at what …
Read More »Cyberpower Infinity X125 GT System Review
It's got an i5-12600KF, RTX 3070 and 16GB DDR4 memory, all for £1799 - interested?
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