Nvidia hasn't announced its next-gen GeForce graphics cards yet, but details about the upcoming RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 appear to have begun leaking. After gathering information from various sources, Igor's Lab has put together PCB schematics for the upcoming GPU, revealing details on memory and pin layout. According to …
Read More »MSI RTX 3090 Ti Suprim X leak shows massive 3.5-slot card with 16-pin power connector
The MSI RTX 3090 Ti Suprim X's spec sheet was leaked alongside a few pictures, showing what is most likely the thickest graphics card you've ever seen. Powered by a 16-pin PCIe 5.0 power connector, MSI's upcoming flagship card is probably also the most power-demanding consumer GPU, as it has …
Read More »GPU-Z adds support for Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs, Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti and more
There are multiple GPU launches coming over the next few weeks and months. Not only is the RTX 3090 Ti on the way, but Intel will also be launching Arc Alchemist GPUs, and AMD is rumoured to be refreshing a select few RX 6000 series graphics cards. Now, GPU-Z supports …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 7000 processors to use up to 170W TDP
We're still a little while away from the Zen 4's debut, but rumours about the Ryzen 7000 series are beginning to circulate. According to new reports, the top-end chips will have a significantly increased TDP of up to 170W, while others will run at 105W or 65W. According to Greymon55, …
Read More »Intel XeSS upscaling technology to feature five quality modes
Like AMD FSR 2.0, Intel XeSS upscaling tech was also showcased during GDC 2022. During the sessions, Intel talked about the temporal supersampling challenges it has faced during development. In addition, it explained how XeSS will work and how to implement it, stating it will feature five quality modes. During …
Read More »Inscryption gets IGFA Grand Prize and GDCA Game of the Year award
Inscryption has become the first title to win the IGFA Grand Prize and GDCA Game of the Year award in the same year, a fantastic feat that shows how far indie games have come. Besides these two awards, the dark-fantasy card game also got IGF's Excellence in Design, Excellence in …
Read More »AMD to launch Radeon RX 6400 for DIY market
Earlier this year, AMD introduced the Radeon RX 6500 XT as the new entry-level GPU for the RX 6000 series. Soon, an even cheaper, low-power option will be hitting the DIY PC market – the Radeon RX 6400. As reported by VideoCardz, Gigabyte has recently submitted an entry to South …
Read More »Intel officially introduces the ATX 3.0 and ATX12VO 2.0 standards
Intel has finally introduced the ATX 3.0 standard, bringing the new 12VHPWR connector that future graphics cards will use. Moreover, Intel also updated the ATX12VO spec to version 2.0, featuring a new blueprint to design PSUs and motherboards that will consume less power at idle. At the moment, the current …
Read More »AMD details how FSR 2.0 works, quality modes and compatibility
AMD has pulled the curtain on FSR 2.0, revealing how the new technology works. Besides the relatively fast implementation, the new upscaling technique will be supported by Nvidia GeForce GTX 10/16 and RTX 20/30 series graphics cards, as well as AMD GPUs. As for image quality, early reports indicate major …
Read More »Ryzen 7 5800X3D is 9% faster than 5800X in Geekbench multi-core test
We're still around a month away from the release of AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU, but some have managed to get their hands on the chip early. This week, two new Geekbench entries were spotted, revealing performance results up against the Ryzen 7 5800X. The first Geekbench 5 entry …
Read More »Nvidia unveils Grace CPU Superchip, an Arm Neoverse-based server processor
Do you remember when Nvidia announced the Grace CPU? The company has combined two of these to create the Grace CPU Superchip, a 144-core server processor aimed at HPC, AI, data analytics, scientific computing and hyper-scale computing applications. According to Nvidia, the upcoming Arm Neoverse-based processors will feature 2x Grace …
Read More »ASML CEO believes lack of machines could extend chip shortage
To compensate for the lack of semiconductors worldwide, many companies announced plans to create fabs to increase wafer output. However, a fab needs machines to be productive, and most of these machines come from the same place – ASML. If you think about it for a minute, you might already …
Read More »LG’s latest ultrawide features 160Hz refresh rate and HDR10
LG is expanding its monitor portfolio with a new ultrawide curved monitor. The 34BP65C is a well-rounded monitor with a high refresh rate and large display, making it a suitable solution for gaming and work. Packing a 34-inch curved (1800R) VA panel with a 3440x1440p resolution, the monitor features a …
Read More »Scythe revamps the Mugen 5 with the new Kaze Flex II fan
Following the revamp of the Fuma 2, Scythe has now announced the Mugen 5 Rev C. Like the Fuma 2, the new Mugen 5 also features the new Kaze Flex II 120mm fan, which should bring improved thermals compared to the Rev B. The Mugen 5 Rev C is much …
Read More »Ubisoft is planning a ‘massive’ games showcase
According to a new leak, Ubisoft is planning its own games showcase, and it could be one of the publisher's biggest in years. So far, there are 20 known projects in the works at Ubisoft, ranging from already announced titles like Avatar and Assassin's Creed Infinity, to unannounced games like …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT selling well under MSRP in Germany
The Radeon RX 6500 XT may not be the most exciting graphics card on the market, but the fact that you can grab one below MSRP is a good sign for those still waiting to get their hands on a GPU upgrade. As we've previously discussed, GPU prices are trending …
Read More »Asahi is the first Linux distro to support Apple M1 processors
The Apple M1 series of processors are still relatively new, limiting new Macs to Apple's own operating system. That is starting to change this year, with Asahi revealing itself as the first Linux distro to work on M1-powered devices. Currently, Asahi Linux for M1 Macs is still in alpha, so …
Read More »AMD EPYC 7003x specifications leak ahead of release
It looks like AMD will launch the EPYC 7003x series of processors later today. According to a new leak, AMD will unveil its new server CPUs shortly, with up to 64C/128T, 3D V-cache and a maximum cTDP of 280W. The folks at VideoCardz have gained access to some of the presentation …
Read More »Xbox Game Streaming now works on the Steam Deck
While there are some Xbox games on Steam that aren't supported on the Steam Deck, Microsoft is looking to support the system in other ways. You can't download and install Halo Infinite due to anti-cheat incompatibilities, but you can stream Halo Infinite at 60FPS on the Deck thanks to Xbox …
Read More »NCSoft reveals its latest MMO – Throne and Liberty
If you're an MMO fan, then you may have already heard about Project TL, the next major release from NCSoft. Initially, this was supposed to be a new Lineage game, but through development, plans changed quite a bit. Now, Project TL is its own IP, named ‘Throne and Liberty', and …
Read More »Dell’s latest monitor offers 165Hz gaming for less than £250
Dell has been busy recently, having launched two high-end gaming monitors just last week. Now, Dell has something for those on a tighter budget, the G2723HN, offering 1080p resolution at 165Hz for less than £250. The new Dell G2723HN uses a Fast IPS panel with FHD resolution, 1ms G2G response …
Read More »Intel Core i9-12900KS benchmarked at 5.3GHz
The Intel Core i9-12900KS isn't widely available yet, but some have managed to get their hands on the CPU early. One such user put their chip to the test, revealing some impressive benchmark scores. Reddit user u/Seby9123 posted the scores achieved by the system with the CPU overclocked to an …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 30 GPU prices continue to decline
For the first time since August 2021, the RTX 3090 is available in Germany and Austria for less than €2,000. Moreover, it seems prices in Australia are also getting better, with RTX 3080 cards now being sold by a few retailers for $1,499 AUD (£841). 3DCenter has updated its on-going …
Read More »Mac Studio reviews reveal lower than expected M1 Ultra GPU performance
When Apple announced the M1 Ultra chip, the company implied the GPU of its flagship SoC would perform similarly to the highest-end discrete GPU while being more efficient. However, that's far from the truth, as the first reviews of the M1 Ultra-Mac Studio have shown. Reading the small letters of …
Read More »TeamGroup’s new AIO will cool your CPU and SSD
TeamGroup is again thinking outside of the box, introducing the world's first ARGB AIO liquid cooler that simultaneously cools a CPU and an SSD. The T-Force Siren cooler will support the latest processors, although a final launch date has yet to be announced. TeamGroup explains that with the rising power …
Read More »Tunic gets a day one release on Xbox Game Pass
Five years after it was revealed, Tunic has finally launched. Now available for Xbox consoles and PC, the game was released yesterday and had some airtime during the ID@Xbox Showcase event, where it was also revealed as a surprise day-one title for Xbox Game Pass. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can …
Read More »AMD confirms the Ryzen 7 5800X3D won’t support overclocking
Following on from earlier reports, AMD has now confirmed that the Ryzen 7 5800X3D won't support overclocking. However, this only applies to the CPU, so users can still modify Infinity Fabric and DRAM clock speeds. In an interview with HotHardware, AMD's Robert Hallock spoke about the new Ryzen chips coming to …
Read More »Hyte’s new Y60 mid-tower looks like a PC trophy case
Hyte's new case promises to bring a fresh take on PC cases. featuring bezel-less tempered glass surrounding half of the case, the Y60 looks to be perfect for those wanting to showcase their hardware. Featuring a three-part, bezel-less, tempered glass front and side panel, the Hyte Y60 is a window to …
Read More »ViewSonic launches 17″ portable gaming monitor with 144Hz refresh rate
ViewSonic is launching a new portable monitor, but this one is aimed at gaming. Named VX1755, the new portable monitor looks to be a good companion for gaming while travelling, offering a 144Hz 17.3-inch screen in a compact casing to easily carry it everywhere. Featuring a 17.3-inch IPS display with …
Read More »EA Play Live has been cancelled this year
For the game industry, summer is the season of gaming events. From E3 to Gamescom, the summer of the last 20 years or so was always full of conferences and presentations from game publishers announcing what they were working on. Lately, that idea has been deteriorating, as companies prefer to …
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