Overclockers just keep breaking the DDR5 memory frequency world record. As of now, Lupin_No_Musume is the record holder for the fastest DDR5 memory, scoring a whopping 9,560 Mbps using a single G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 module under LN2 cooling. The new DDR5 memory world record entry shared by Buildzoid suggests …
Read More »GTA remastered trilogy was a sales hit despite major launch issues
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition didn't have the best launch. Besides the technical issues it presented, data miners discovered unlicensed music, a mod and even developer notes within the game's files. Despite all of that, the game has sold pretty well. Take-Two Interactive has recently shared the latest …
Read More »Apple iPhone SE 3 with 5G to release in March alongside new iPad Air
It has been a long time since Apple revisited the iPhone SE and gave it a much needed upgrade. According to sources this week, we won't be waiting much longer, as Apple will reportedly be launching a new iPhone SE in March, as well as an upgraded iPad Air. In …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6950XT graphics card may have a 2.5GHz boost clock
Recently, rumours have been swirling around a high-end GPU refresh from AMD, currently known as the RX 6950XT. Following on from early reports about the GPU this month, leakers have begun sharing expected specifications, including 350W power draw and a massive 2.5GHz boost clock speed. According to known leaker Greymon55, the …
Read More »Apple to launch first M2 powered MacBook this year
After the success of the Apple M1 and its respective variants, many hope the M2 will also impress. Little is known about the M2's specs at this stage, but we should see it debut later this year, according to the latest reports. According to long-time Apple focused journalist, Mark Gurman …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6950XT tipped for April launch
Not long ago, a prominent AMD leaker claimed that a Radeon RX 6x50XT refresh would be coming this Summer. However, according to a new report from a different source, it seems we may see the first refreshed GPU as early as April, starting with the RX 6950XT. According to Coreteks, …
Read More »Intel’s upcoming Arc A380 desktop GPU is 23% faster than the A370M
Considering how often we're seeing Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs being tested in benchmarks, an official launch shouldn't be too far off. This time around, a leaker found two new benchmark results for the Intel Arc A380 (desktop) and the A370M (mobile) GPUs, giving us an interesting look at performance. Leaker …
Read More »AMD RDNA3 GPUs confirmed to be based on the 5nm and 6nm process nodes
AMD has already confirmed we'll get RDNA3 graphics cards later this year, but we still don't know anything official when it comes to specifications or performance. Slowly but surely, those details are beginning to come to light, with one AMD engineer confirming that the upcoming GPUs will be based on …
Read More »Latest Pixio monitor boasts ultrawide resolution at 144Hz
Pixio is back with a new gaming monitor for 2022, the PXC348C, built to deliver top-end gaming performance at an affordable price. Equipped with a 34-inch curved (1500R) VA panel, the PXC348C has 3440×1440 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT. Contrast is slightly above the average VA panel, with …
Read More »Phil Spencer to receive the D.I.C.E. Lifetime Achievement Award
Phil Spencer, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th annual D.I.C.E. Awards. Todd Howard, director and executive producer at Bethesda Game Studios, will present it to him. From time to time, the AIAS (Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences), the organization behind the …
Read More »Epic filed a trademark for the ‘Epic Games Megaverse’ in late 2021
Like many other gaming companies, Epic Games is also interested in the Metaverse. It even announced it would invest $1 billion to accelerate its vision of the Metaverse, combining its IP with new technology to create new social experiences. Up to now, we didn't have a name for Epic's Metaverse, but …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6500 to launch in May, followed by XT refresh over the Summer
AMD is expected to release its new RDNA 3 graphics later this year, but that isn't stopping the company from launching more graphics cards between now and then. As it seems, the Radeon RX 6500 is coming in just a few months, followed by an RX 6×50 XT refresh a …
Read More »MSI is offering a Dying Light 2 digital copy when buying selected products
With Dying Light 2 Stay Human about to release, MSI decided it was a good idea to bundle the new post-apocalyptic title with selected PC components, systems and peripherals. The promotion began on February 1st and will end by March 5th. You'll be able to redeem a free copy of …
Read More »Sony shipped 17.3 million PlayStation 5 consoles by the end of 2021
It's not news that PlayStation 5 consoles are selling like hotcakes. By the end of July 2021, Sony had already shipped over 10 million units, making it the fastest-selling console ever. Still, the sales numbers didn't stop there, as the Japanese company has now announced that its console has sold …
Read More »MSI enables trial support for AVX-512 on latest MEG Z690 Unify-X BIOS
Just before the Alder Lake-S launch, Intel decided it was best to disable support for AVX-512 and eventually blocked user-made workarounds to re-enable it. Now, some motherboard makers are taking matters into their own hands, with MSI launching a new BIOS with trial support for AVX-512. Xavier Amberger found the …
Read More »Compact 14-inch super-ultrawide portable monitor hits Kickstarter goal
The portable monitor market has been growing in recent years, although most travel-sized displays stick to standard 16:9 aspect ratio. That’s beginning to change, with a new crowdfunding campaign to fund a portable 32:9, super ultrawide portable monitor. Currently undergoing a Kickstarter campaign, the Lukos is a super-ultrawide portable monitor …
Read More »Respawn is preparing to soft launch Apex Legends Mobile in selected countries
We've known Apex Legends is coming to mobile platforms for almost a year, but a specific release date has yet to be announced. However, it shouldn't take long, as Respawn is about to soft launch the mobile title in selected countries. According to Respawn, Apex Legends is soft-launching for Android …
Read More »Craob X prototype aims to be world’s first ‘portless’ Intel Alder Lake laptop
Craob is making some headlines for itself this week after showing off its brand new laptop concept design, the Craob X. This is pitched as an ultra thin and light laptop with absolutely no physical ports, opting to use wireless charging and other wireless accessories for connectivity. According to MyLaptopGuide …
Read More »Unannounced AMD APU spotted in benchmark database
AMD's entry level Athlon series hasn't made much noise in the desktop space for a while now, but that could soon change, as an unannounced Athlon Gold Pro 4150GE APU has appeared in a benchmark database this week. The CPU-Z entry found by @TUM_APISAK shows that the Athlon Gold PRO 4150GE is a …
Read More »BOE unveils world’s first Full HD 500Hz monitor and an 8K/120Hz display
BOE, one of the world's largest display manufacturers, announced two new display panels during BOE Innovation Exchange. Besides the new 27-inch Full HD panel with +500Hz refresh rate, the Chinese manufacturer also introduced an 8K panel with 120Hz refresh rate. According to BOE (via Wccftech), the advancements made in oxide semiconductor …
Read More »Upcoming Intel Core i9-12900KS benchmarked
Intel announced the Core i9-12900KS back at CES 2022, but we have yet to learn when the chip will launch. While it hasn't been released yet, samples are beginning to do the rounds and as a result, we're seeing benchmark results starting to pop up, giving us an early look …
Read More »Nvidia may not make the jump to MCM with flagship ‘Hopper’ GPU
We're still a while away from Nvidia releasing its next-gen GPUs, but rumours about the company's upcoming ‘Hopper' architecture have been floating around for a while. Previously, rumours claimed that the flagship GH100 GPU would use an MCM design – something that AMD is also working on for future GPUs. …
Read More »MediaTek introduces the Kompanio 1380 SoC for laptops
MediaTek has been very successful with the Dimensity series of smartphone SoCs and now wants to replicate that with the Kompanio series in the Chromebook market. With that objective, MediaTek announced the new Kompanio 1380 for premium Chromebooks. Based on the 6nm process node, the Kompanio 1380 was designed to …
Read More »LG 2021 4K Smart TVs will be bundled with six months of GeForce Now
LG is partnering up with Nvidia to offer six months of GeForce Now Priority membership for anyone that buys a 2021 4K Smart TV. This promotion comes right after the streaming app exits the beta phase in many of the markets where LG operates. This promotion will only be available …
Read More »Intel Arc A370M GPU appears in benchmark database
Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs have clearly found their way into the hands of a few. This time, someone tested a laptop equipped with an Arc A370M mobile GPU with Bapco CrossMark, a cross-platform productivity test. Once again, the benchmark entry was spotted by @TUM_APISAK. Reading it, you can see the …
Read More »Teamgroup introduces its first PCIe 5.0 T-Force SSD
With the launch of Intel Alder Lake, PCIe 5.0 connectivity has been made available to consumers, but we have yet to see any PCIe 5.0 SSDs. That’s beginning to change, with Teamgroup announcing their first PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 SSD, which will launch later this year.
Read More »G.Skill launches new Trident Z5 DDR5-6400 CL32 memory kit with 32GB capacity
G.Skill keeps pushing the limits of DDR5 to new heights, this time by launching a new DDR5-6400 memory kit with lower latency than we're used to seeing in such modules. Featuring 32-39-39-102 timings, the new G.Skill Trident Z5 memory kit joins the rest of the lineup as the one featuring …
Read More »Mortal Kombat 12 may have leaked
After NetherRealm Studios released Mortal Kombat 11, most assumed its next project would be a new Injustice game. However, that may not be the case, as an image recently posted on social media by a developer suggests the next Mortal Kombat title is already in development. According to Comicbook, the photo …
Read More »Gigabyte overclocker pushes the Pentium Gold G7400T up to 5.8GHz
We've seen at least one impressive overclock already this week, with a new DDR5 memory record being set. Now, Gigabyte is making some headlines after pushing Intel's Pentium Gold G7400T to impressive speeds. As first shared by HD-Tecnologia (via Tom's Hardware), HiCookie, Gigabyte's professional overclocker, pushed a Pentium Gold G7400T to 5.8GHz by …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5 6600H is up to 47% faster than its predecessor in benchmark leak
Following on from the announcement of Ryzen 6000 series processors for laptops at CES, we've seen a few benchmark leaks ahead of launch. Earlier this week we saw the first results for the Ryzen 9 6900HX and now, we have an early look at Ryzen 5 6600H performance.
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