Tuxedo Computers, a specialist in Linux notebooks, has decided to launch what should be the first mass-produced all-AMD Linux gaming laptop, the Sirius 16, powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS APU and Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU. The laptop has a sleek all-aluminium chassis with configurable RGB keys, providing …
Read More »Intel Core i9-14900HX with 5.8GHz boost speed appears in benchmark
Intel has officially announced that the new 55W Core-HX devices for the 14th Generation Core mobile series are on their way, but exact specifications elude us. However, benchmark leaks are already starting to pop up and it would seem that Core i9-14900HX laptop buyers can expect boost clock speeds up …
Read More »AMD brings laptop efficiency gains with new Zen 4c processors
Earlier this year, AMD launched the Ryzen 7040U series of processors, packing Zen4 cores for efficient, thin and light laptops. Now, AMD is debuting two more laptop chips, utilising the Zen4c architecture. The Ryzen 7040U series is spearheaded by the Ryzen 7 7840U with 8 cores and 16 threads, followed …
Read More »Google launches Chromebook Plus for faster and more feature-rich laptops
Chromebooks debuted over ten years ago with the objective of offering simple PCs with dependable performance and security. Now, Google is building upon that foundation with the release of Chromebook Plus, a new category of Chromebooks designed to deliver more performance and various AI capabilities. Google has developed Chromebook Plus, a …
Read More »Intel releases Arc A570M and A530M discrete GPUs for laptops
Intel has quietly launched the A570M and A530M mobile GPUs, expanding the Arc A-series. According to a MESA driver, both GPUs use the new ACM-G12 die, which is believed to sit between the ACM-G10 and ACM-G11 dies with 16 Xe-Cores. The leaker Bionic Squash (via VideoCardz) was able to confirm …
Read More »AMD HP OMEN 16 (2023) Showcase
At CES earlier this year we learned about a number of new AMD laptop chips in the 7040HS and 7045HX series. Today we have the opportunity to showcase an HP Omen 16 laptop that uses an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor with eight cores/16 threads that are built on the latest Zen 4 architecture. This enables the HP Omen 16 to storm along in office work or games while consuming very little power, and that helps to maximise battery life.
Read More »Leaks point to new Ryzen chips with 3D V-Cache for gaming laptops
AMD has found success with its new 3D V-Cache technology on desktop processors and soon, we may see that same technology making its way to laptops. According to new reports, AMD is now preparing new Zen 4 mobile CPUs with 3D V-Cache for a new generation of gaming laptops. According …
Read More »The best MSI laptop deals for Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is officially live until July 12th and there are plenty of PC deals to be found. Here, we take a look at the best laptop deals from MSI, with RTX 40 laptops starting at just £799.
Read More »Razer debuts new Blade 14 with Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 40 graphics
The Razer Blade 14 is making a big return this year with an all-new model. This time around, Razer has gone with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS for the processor, pairing it up with Nvidia RTX 40 graphics, DDR5-5600MHz memory and speedy SSD storage. The new Razer Blade 14 packs …
Read More »AMD is now bundling Resident Evil 4 Remake with Radeon RX 6000 and 7000 GPUs
If you've been eyeing a new AMD Radeon GPU or Ryzen CPU, now is a good time to get a bit more out of your money. AMD has just launched a new game bundle that offers a complimentary copy of Resident Evil 4 Remake with the purchase of a qualifying …
Read More »Apple launches first 15-inch MacBook Air
Over the years, the MacBook Air has traditionally been the smallest and thinnest laptop in Apple's line-up. Now for the first time, Apple is introducing a 15-inch MacBook Air, matching the display size previously reserved for the MacBook Pro. The new MacBook Air 15 naturally has a larger display than …
Read More »MSI unveils Computex 2023 line-up with new laptops, OLED monitors and more
Computex 2023 kicks off today and our coverage begins with an overview of all things MSI. At this year's show, MSI is unveiling key products for every category, including new laptops, graphics cards, motherboards, gaming monitors and more.
Read More »First AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT benchmark puts it on par with the RTX 4060 for laptops
AMD announced the mid-range Radeon RX 7000 mobile GPUs a while ago, but we've yet to see many laptops featuring them. With that in mind, we haven't seen many benchmarks for the RX 7000 mobile series, but leaks are starting to come through. Recently, benchmark results for the RX 7600M …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5 7640U matches the Ryzen 7 6800H in Geekbench
AMD Ryzen 7000 series mobile chips have already appeared in various benchmark databases, but up to this point, none were of a Ryzen 7x40U SKU. That has now changed after spotting the first benchmark result of the Ryzen 5 7640U. The Geekbench entry shared by Wccftech is listed as “AMD …
Read More »Gigabyte Aorus 17H (2023) Laptop Review (i7-13700H / RTX 4080)
New year, new laptops! We check out the Aorus 17H, with RTX 4080 and i7-13700H
Read More »Gunnir is selling Arc A380 GPUs in a mobile MXM form factor
As AMD and Nvidia have mostly stopped releasing MXM-based products, we thought the standard would be dead by now for GPUs. However, that doesn't seem to be the case, as Intel and Gunnir have just made an Arc A380 GPU available using that form factor. As spotted by BionicSquash, Gunnir …
Read More »So long SO-DIMM? CAMM could be the new mobile memory standard
Laptops have been using the SO-DIMM memory module form factor for years, and up until now, we didn't have any reason to think this may change. Nothing lasts forever though, and we've now heard more about Dell's CAMM form factor that could be the new standard going forward. The CAMM …
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: MSI unveils new creator and gaming laptops with Intel 13th Gen CPUs and RTX 40 graphics
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...
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 »Nvidia RTX 4060 for laptops is reportedly 20% faster than the RTX 3060
Recent rumours have indicated that we'll see the first RTX 40-powered laptops in the new year. With the launch seemingly imminent, benchmark leaks have been occurring, giving us an early look at performance. In a newly leaked 3DMark Time Spy run, we see the RTX 4060 for laptops outperforming its …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4080 laptop GPU outperforms RTX 3080 by 42% in Geekbench
We've seen a few RTX 40 series laptop leaks in recent weeks. As it seems, a few people already have their hands on the upcoming hardware. In the latest leak, we see how the apparent RTX 4080 for laptops fairs against the previous generation RTX 3080 laptop GPU. The Geekbench …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 40 Laptop GPUs to come with a maximum TGP of 175W
The rumour mill has been claiming for a while now that Nvidia will launch the first RTX 40 series GPUs for laptops in early 2023. According to a new report, these GPUs will come with a maximum TGP of 175W, and there will be five SKUs to cover laptops across …
Read More »Horizon Skyline Laptop Showcase
The Skyline gaming laptop from Horizon has a unique chassis design, so you won't find this anywhere else! Backed up with some pretty impressive specs, the Horizon Skyline stands out from the crowd and looks great. Specification Processor Intel Core i7-12700H 14-Core Processor (24M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz) …
Read More »Chillblast Defiant Laptop Showcase
The Defiant series of laptops from UK-based manufacturer Chillblast are definitely aimed at the gamers out there. Featuring a fully RGB backlit keyboard and two customisable RGB zones flanking the heavy duty cooling system found on the rear, you can see at first glance what this machine is for. It …
Read More »Chillblast x Fnatic Flash Laptop Showcase
Chillblast is the official PC partner of the renowned eSports organisation Fnatic, hence the branding on this slim gaming laptop. Today we check out the Chillblast x Fnatic Flash 16in. With a full metal chassis, an impressive spec list and sitting at just 2.1cm thick, this laptop no joke...
Read More »Upcoming HP Omen 17 gaming laptop can be configured with an RTX 4090 16GB GPU
It looks like Nvidia will soon be launching the first RTX 40 mobile GPUs for laptops. It seems the upcoming HP Omen 17 gaming laptop will be one of the first to feature a new-gen Nvidia laptop GPU, as it has been spotted with the RTX 4090 listed as a …
Read More »First Nvidia RTX 4050 laptop GPU benchmark spotted
Reports about the RTX 4050 desktop GPU are still scarce, but the laptop variant is already popping up on benchmark databases. Two listings for the RTX 4050 laptop GPU have been spotted on PugetBench, showing performance between an RTX 3050 and RTX 3060 laptop GPU. The PugetBench entries (1, 2) …
Read More »RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPUs are being sold as desktop graphics cards
We've recently seen quite a few cases of laptop GPUs being used for desktop graphics cards, particularly in China. Recently, an AIB partner known as Sheli took the mobile RTX 3070 Ti and began selling it as a desktop graphics card. The AliExpress listing (via VideoCardz) of the Sheli 51 …
Read More »Gigabyte Aorus 15 XE4 Laptop Review (12700H + 3070 Ti)
This laptop just got a £450 price cut - should you buy it in mid-2022?
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