Tag Archives: AMD

AMD has been making a big push for new software features this year with new Radeon technologies like Anti-Lag and Radeon Image Sharpening. RIS launched alongside the RX 5700 series and is already on its way to being implemented in a bunch of key games this year, including Gears 5, …

While the first generation of Ryzen processors had some issues maintaining high DDR4 memory speeds, significant improvements have been made since then. Now with 3rd Gen Ryzen and X570, memory makers are able to release blazing fast DDR4 kits tailored to AMD's platform. Corsair's new Vengeance LPX for instance runs …

Last week, AMD addressed complaints surrounding 3rd Gen Ryzen processors not hitting their advertised boost clock speeds. Now, a fix is on the way, with motherboard partners currently working to implement the latest firmware update.

Dig deep with Luke as he analyses the new MSI MEG X570 ACE motherboard

It's a high-end X570 motherboard that costs £390. Is it worth the money?

Last month, we teamed up with FIERCE PC to give away the excellent Fierce PC Shuriken gaming rig, complete with a Ryzen 5 3600 processor and a Radeon RX 5700. We reviewed this very same PC earlier this year, coming away very impressed and now today, we'll be announcing the …

The launch of 3rd Gen Ryzen appears to be going down very well, leading to a big boost in AMD CPU market share.

Borderlands 3 is due out in just a couple of weeks. At this point, we've seen tons of gameplay and learned a lot about the new mechanics/loot systems implemented to bring Borderlands back to the forefront of co-op gaming. Now with the release date just on the horizon, it is …

The class-action lawsuit against AMD over Bulldozer and the definition of a CPU core has now come to an end.

A few days ago, we had the chance to cover the launch of custom AIB versions of the RX 5700 and RX 5700 XT. We reviewed the Sapphire Pulse at launch and have known about the ASUS line up for a couple of weeks now. Today, Power Colour is arriving …

It took quite some time for 4K Netflix streaming to arrive on PC, in large part due to piracy protection and DRM concerns. However, we have now reached a point where most modern GPUs, Ultra HD monitors and Windows 10 all have the required tools in place to allow for …

AMD refuses to slow down as next-gen Zen 3 and Zen 4 architectures are on track.

The long awaited custom-cooled versions of the RX 5700 and RX 5700 XT are hitting the market starting today.

It looks like custom editions of AMD’s RX 5700 and RX 5700 XT GPUs are due to drop any day now. So far, we’ve had pre-orders and retail listings open up for custom-cooled versions from Sapphire and ASUS ROG. Leaks have also shown off what XFX has planned and Power …

AMD has today officially launched its new range of Zen 2-based EPYC datacenter CPUs, codenamed Rome, introducing the world's highest performance x86 processor.

High-end Navi appears to be on the way after all

With the jump to 3rd Gen Ryzen processors and the X570 chipset, RAM speeds have greatly improved on AMD's platform. As a result, we have already started seeing new ‘Ryzen optimised' memory kits hitting the market and today, G.Skill is launching its fastest yet. The new G.Skill Trident Z Neo …

How does AMD's Ryzen 5 3600X fare in the mid-range market segment?

AMD's RX 5700 and RX 5700 XT graphics cards are now officially out in the wild. We have reviewed both and were impressed by what was on offer with AMD's reference design but custom versions from board partners are on the way, although they will take a while to land …

Last week was a huge one in the tech world as not only did we get two new GPUs launching from Nvidia, but AMD's long-awaited Navi GPU and Zen 2 CPU launches both arrived. Reviews for the Radeon RX 5700 series and the Ryzen 9 3900X and Ryzen 7 3700X …

While initially Ryzen processors had trouble maintaining super fast DDR4 RAM speeds, AMD has taken strides in this area with 2nd Gen and now 3rd Gen chips. To accompany the launch of 3rd Gen Ryzen ‘Zen 2’ processors, G.Skill is launching all new RGB memory kits optimised for the X570 …

Looking for a new CPU upgrade? AMD delivers in spades with the Ryzen 3900X and 3700X

Priced at $349, the RX 5700 goes head-to-head with RTX 2060 - who comes out on top?

AMD's RX 5700 XT launches at $399, taking on the RTX 2060 SUPER

Whenever there is a big new tech launch, it is usually a good time to shop around a bit, whether you are interested in the latest and greatest or not. Those looking to upgrade on the cheap will be happy to hear that 2nd Gen Ryzen CPUs have received some …

After spending a couple of days at Intel's development centre in Israel, Leo returns with an Intel-focused episode to share what was learned.

It is no secret that the launch of the Zen architecture has brought plenty of competition back to the CPU market. AMD is about to make another leap with Zen 2, which will also introduce the first 7nm desktop CPUs to the market and put them in the hands of …

Alienware has been huge in the PC gaming space for many years now but it looks like Frank Azor, the co-founder and overseer of Dell’s gaming efforts, is leaving the company behind to take on “the next challenge”. That next challenge might very well be an executive position at AMD.

The launch of the Zen architecture back in 2017 brought some much needed competition back to the CPU market and AMD is about to hit a new milestone with the launch of Zen 2 next week, which will make the jump to 7nm technology. According to a report, the impending …

While new GPUs and the new 16-core Ryzen 9 processor were the main stars of AMD’s Next Horizon event during E3 this week, there were some other announcements sprinkled in too. In particular, ASUS ROG announced a new monitor, delivering 43-inches of 4K, high refresh rate greatness. The monitor is …