Tag Archives: Specs

Two new competitive GPUs from AMD based on the all-new RDNA architecture and 7nm process.

3rd Gen Ryzen is officially here. The Zen 2 architecture has paved the way for 7nm, IPC improvements, higher core counts and more, all at sensible prices.

We are just one day away from the launch of the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro. This time around, OnePlus is less concerned about pricing and will instead focus on offering a beefier device, with two distinct tiers. We’ve already heard OnePlus talk up the new display it …

Over the last few months, we have been hearing consistent rumours surrounding a budget friendly Google Pixel 3. Last night, those rumours were confirmed with the Google Pixel 3a launching and becoming immediately available, bringing the entry level price down to £399. At Google I/O, Google announced the Pixel 3a …

The Valve Index VR headset was finally revealed this week, boasting some impressive specs and improvements that should put it ahead of the VIVE Pro. The downside is that all of this new tech comes with a hefty price tag, although plenty are willing to foot the bill. The first …

Back in March, Facebook officially announced the Oculus Rift S– an upgraded PC-tethered VR headset intended to replace the original Oculus Rift CV1. Now during Facebook's F8 conference, more details have been revealed, including the release date. When the Rift S was announced, some of the core details were a bit vague, …

We've known about Valve's own VR headset for quite some time but now after months of waiting, the hardware has been officially revealed. The Valve Index will open up for pre-orders today and begin shipping in June but with no announced Valve software to look forward to, buyers will need …

Earlier this month, Sony began openly talking about its plans for the next-generation PlayStation console. We've heard some of the key specs and learned a surprising amount about the console well ahead of time. While there were rumours that Sony could have the PlayStation 5 ready to go in early …

Quicker loading times are the obvious benefit here but it would seem that there are other gameplay-affecting benefits that aren't getting as much attention. 

Rumours have been swirling for a while now but today, Sony officially revealed PS5 details and hardware specs.

A few days ago, Valve unveiled the first official teaser for its upcoming virtual reality headset, known as the Valve Index. The plan was to have a full announcement with more details in May. However, early versions of the Steam Store page for the headset went live beforehand. Valve has …

After some initial rumours late last year, we have heard very little since about the future for the Oculus Rift. That changed today with the announcement of the Oculus Rift S, a sequel headset that makes a few design changes to the Rift and bumps up its spec for a …

Earlier this morning, Apple mysteriously took its store offline, something that traditionally only happens when it is being updated with new product launches. Sure enough, today Apple stealthily launched two new iPads ahead of its big event next week. There is still no news on AirPods 2 or the AirPower …

Oculus Quest was officially unveiled last year with plans to launch at some point in 2019. Unlike the Oculus Rift or the Oculus Go, Quest is designed to be the ‘console' of VR, providing an all-in-one solution that can run games that would typically require a PC. As you might …

While we've been hearing whispers about Intel's 28-core Xeon processor since 2017, the W-3175X was only announced in October last year. The initial December launch date was missed but today, Intel announced that the chip is ready for prime time. The Intel Xeon W-3175X comes unlocked, with a base speed …

MSI's legendary flagship ‘Lightning' series of graphics cards is returning this month, with the RTX 2080Ti Lightning Z set to launch. MSI's flagship graphics card returns with a reworked cooler and an enhanced power design for better overclocking. The RTX 2080Ti Lightning Z changes things up in a number of …

Over the last year or so, there have been plenty of rumours swirling about the next generation of consoles from both Sony and Microsoft. At this point, insiders have given us a rough idea of Microsoft's plans but we still know very little about the PlayStation 5. Over the weekend, …

Nvidia's RTX 2060 has been announced, bringing the entry-level price of Turing down to £329.

Over the last few weeks, there have been plenty of whispers surrounding a new upcoming AMD graphics card. Polaris is making a return to the forefront this week with the RX 590, improving over the RX 580 with a new 12nm revision and higher clock speeds. The RX 590 is …

After many months of leaks and rumours, today Intel officially announced its 9th generation of processors, alongside the Z390 motherboard chipset. We've already published a lengthy preview of Z390 and some of the flagship motherboards rolling out this month. Now, our attention turns to the 9th Gen processors themselves, with …

We've been hearing about the Oculus Santa Cruz headset for a couple of years now. The goal with this headset was to produce a truly all-in-one solution for the more demanding games that you can already pick up and play with the Oculus Rift. Now, it looks like the team …

Nvidia's RTX 2070 will arrive next month!

Shadow of the Tomb Raider will be with us in less than two weeks time. At this point, we've had a few trailers and seen extensive gameplay footage. Now we also have the minimum and recommended system requirements for the PC version of the game. Shadow of the Tomb Raider …

While the Huawei Mate was previously known as a business-class smartphone lineup, the company has targeted a much younger range with the introduction of the Mate 20 Lite. This new phone sports an AI enhanced camera, sizeable screen-to-body ratio and a large battery. The Mate 20 Lite contends heavily with …

The big day has finally arrived. Today Nvidia launched the RTX 20 series of graphics cards, bringing forward the RTX 2080Ti, RTX 2080 and RTX 2070 all at once. We’ve already dived into the specs for these three Turing cards but pre-orders are also already going live here in the …

At Computex in June, AMD gave us a brief tease of what to expect from 2nd Gen Threadripper with the announcement of a top-end 32C/64T version. Now we've made it to the official launch, with all of the details on specs and pricing laid out. At a briefing in London …

After months of leaks upon leaks, Samsung will finally be hosting its Galaxy Unpacked 2018 event tomorrow. We already have a good idea of what to expect, but here is when and where the announcements will be taking place. On the 9th of August at 4PM BST, Samsung will be …

Yesterday, AMD announced the full line-up for its 2nd generation of Ryzen Threadripper processors. We're getting two different series this time around, distinguished by ‘X' and ‘WX' branding. Those of you interested in the 32-core flagship TR 2990WX will be pleased to know that retailers have already begun listing them, …

Update:  Just as promised, Capcom has officially announced the PC release date and system requirements for Monster Hunter World. The game will be launching on Steam on the 9th of August. The minimum specifications target 1080p, 30 frames per second at low graphics settings: CPU: Intel Core i5-8460 or AMD …

We've been sifting through various OnePlus 6 leaks and rumors over the last several months, but it looks like the end is finally in sight. This week, OnePlus confirmed that it will be launching its next flagship at an event in May. At 5PM BST on the 16th of May, …