Intel has now stepped into hybrid CPU architectures with Intel 12th Gen desktop processors. Now, rumours about AMD's future Zen 4D and Zen 5 architectures are beginning to emerge, with Zen5 poised to be AMD's own hybrid processor combining performance cores and efficiency cores. In Moore's Law Is Dead‘s latest …
Read More »Blizzard is creating a player-governed community council for World of Warcraft
This week, Blizzard announced the WoW Community Council, a new system to establish a line of communication between players and developers to provide detailed feedback. Applications are now open and the council is expected to be composed of players with various backgrounds and interests, representing the different types of players in …
Read More »Fortnite is being shut down in China
In partnership with Epic Games, Tencent Games launched a beta version of Fortnite in China in 2018, making the famous battle-royale game available to the region. The game, which was known in China as “Fortress Night”, never exited beta, and by the looks of it, it never will as it's …
Read More »Netflix Games is now available on Android, iOS coming soon
Netflix is finally expanding its reach to video games. Starting today, any Netflix subscriber can log in to the app, select any of the five titles currently available for download, and start playing them. Netflix plans to increase the games library with more than just casual games, including immersive experiences …
Read More »SteelSeries refreshes wireless headset line with the Arctis 7+ and Arctis 7P+
SteelSeries will update two of its most-awarded products with the launch of the Arctis 7+ and Arctis 7P+ wireless headsets. Despite introducing new features like extended battery life, quick charge, and more connectivity options, the new Arctis 7 wireless headphones will retain some specifications of the old models. Design-wise, the …
Read More »Xe-HP driver confirms Intel DG2 GPU with 448 Execution Units
So far, most Intel Arc Alchemist (DG2) rumours have mentioned three SKUs for desktop – the DG2-512EU, the DG2-384EU and the DG2-128EU. As it seems, there may be another high-end SKU in the works, with Intel's Xe-HP graphics driver pointing to the existence of a DG2-448EU graphics card. The mention …
Read More »CaseLabs is making a comeback thanks to a new owner
CaseLabs cases were widely known within the DIY PC community due to their industrial design and build quality, making them some of the best chassis for custom liquid loops. Despite that, the company went bankrupt in 2018 due to the increase in aluminium price, the most abundant material in their …
Read More »MSI shows that Intel Alder Lake-S chips come in one of two CPU die types
During a recent stream, MSI brought to light some additional details on Intel's 12th Gen Core CPU design. There are a number of SKUs in the line-up, but there also seems to be different die types depending on the core count. During the MSI Insider stream, MSI showed that Alder …
Read More »Lian Li upgrades Galahad AIO with new fans and Intel Alder Lake support
Lian Li is upgrading the Galahad AIO with Uni Fan SL120 fans and introducing support for the new Intel LGA1700 socket. The newly revised version comes with fewer cables thanks to its new fans and unified RGB system, so it will look clean in any build. The new AIO will …
Read More »Intel Arc Alchemist reference graphics cards shown in leaked photos
Intel Arc “Alchemist” graphics cards are just a couple of months away from launching. Earlier this year, we saw the first renders for Intel's reference design graphics card, and now, we have actual photos, showing the high-end DG2-512EU GPU, as well as the entry-level DG2-128EU desktop graphics card. Moore's Law …
Read More »AMD EPYC “Turin” processors may come with up to 256 cores and 600W cTDP
According to reports this week, new AMD EPYC processors are on the way and early leaks seem to indicate that they may not be the most friendly for your electricity bill. A well-known AMD datacentre product leaker is claiming that the upcoming EPYC “Turin” CPUs will come with a maximum …
Read More »Kingston announces Fury Beast DDR5 memory
Now that Intel has announced the 12th Gen Core CPUs, memory makers have started to introduce their DDR5 memory modules. Kingston is the latest to get in on the DDR5 generation, with new Fury Beast DDR5 memory modules clocked at up to 5200 MT/s. Featuring on-die ECC (ODECC), dual 32-bit subchannels …
Read More »The Steam Halloween Sale has begun
As the tradition goes, Halloween is coming up, and with it, Steam's Halloween sale. This time around, you'll be able to snatch some new games for your library with up to a 90% price cut, including Bulletstorm Full Clip Edition, We Happy Few and Black Desert. However, more recent games …
Read More »Intel Core i9-12900K overclocked to 6.8GHz sets new world record
Intel has finally pulled the curtain on its 12th Gen Core series, unveiling its first desktop hybrid processors. During the launch event yesterday evening, professional overclocker “Splave” had the chance to tinker with the Core i9-12900K, pulling off a 6.8GHz overclock and breaking the world record on the Geekbench 5 …
Read More »Google Stadia is finally offering demos and free trials for games
One of the big benefits of cloud gaming is the instant access to games, without the need to wait for installs or downloads. It also paves the way for developers to offer limited-time access to titles in a controlled way, without needing to spend resources and development time creating a …
Read More »Forget your 8-pin, ROG readies new 12-pin PCIe 5.0 connector for next-gen GPUs
Last night alongside its new range of Z690 motherboards, ASUS also announced new ROG Thor II Platinum and Titanium power supplies. Interestingly, the announcement confirms a rumour we've covered previously. It would appear upcoming GPUs will indeed feature a 12-pin PCIe 5.0 power connector, and these new ASUS power supplies …
Read More »MSI unveils extensive line-up of Z690 motherboards
Today, Intel is launching its 12th Gen Core desktop processors, alongside the new Z690 chipset. MSI is already well prepared for this next-gen Intel platform, with 18 Z690 motherboards ready to go, spread out across the Pro, MAG, MPG and MEG series and thus covering creators, gamers and enthusiasts looking …
Read More »Gigabyte launches 14 Z690 motherboards for Intel Alder Lake
With Intel 12th Gen Core processors announced, it's time for motherboard vendors to announce what they've been working on. In Gigabyte's case, its Z690 line-up will consist of 14 motherboards for different customers, ranging from a basic user up to a hardware enthusiast looking for the very best for their …
Read More »TSMC announces N4P 5nm node with enhanced performance and efficiency
TSMC continues to make advancements in process node technology. Swiftly following on from the N5 and N4 process nodes is the N4P, bringing further performance and efficiency enhancements to the 5nm node. The N4P will offer an 11% performance boost over the N5 and a 6% boost over the N4. …
Read More »Kingston launches the KC3000 PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD with 7Gbps read/write speeds
Kingston recently announced a new PCIe 4.0 SSD, the KC3000. Offering read/write speeds of up to 7Gbps and storage capacities of up to 4TB, the KC3000 will be a worthy option for those looking for a fast-storage solution with space for everything they might need. Featuring a Phison E18 Gen …
Read More »Older AIO coolers with LGA1700 mounting kits may have issues with Alder Lake CPUs
Many CPU cooler manufacturers announced they will give out LGA1700 mounting kits for free if you own an Intel Alder Lake CPU and a selected cooler. This is usually a good idea, as it allows PC builders to reuse their current CPU cooler, rather than being forced to buy a new one. However, early reports seem to point to cooling issues when bringing older AIO coolers to the LGA1700 platform.
Read More »AMD to introduce Instinct MI250 HPC GPUs and Milan-X CPUs next month
AMD just announced it will hold a new event focusing on future data centre products. Although the company didn't specify what it would show during the event, leakers believe it will include the Epyc “Milan-X” processors with 3D V-cache and the Instinct MI250 HPC GPUs, marking the announcement of the …
Read More »Intel Arc GPU giveaway might have confirmed pricing
Recently, Intel has been running the Xe HPG Scavenger Hunt, a competition event that will end with Intel giving away some of the first Arc Alchemist graphics cards. While Intel has yet to confirm pricing for its upcoming desktop graphics cards, the terms and conditions page for this giveaway has …
Read More »New Intel Core i5-12600K benchmarks put it ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel is expected to launch its 12th Gen Core desktop processors in just a few days time, but early benchmarks are already giving us some a good idea of what to expect. Over the weekend, new Core i5-12600K benchmarks surfaced, showing favourable performance up against the Ryzen 5 5600X. New …
Read More »Intel Core i9-12900HK benchmark puts it above any mobile CPU currently available
An alleged benchmark result of the upcoming Intel Core i9-12900HK recently appeared online. Based on the benchmark result alone, the upcoming flagship mobile CPU could be quite the beast, outperforming all mobile CPUs in the market, including the Apple M1 Max. The alleged benchmark result of the Core i9-12900HK comes …
Read More »Next State of Play will focus on third-party PS5 and PS4 games
Last month, Sony held a huge, 40-minute long State of Play stream, with a focus on upcoming first-party PlayStation exclusives. Next week, State of Play will return, this time with a 20-minute show focusing on third-party PS4 and PS5 titles. The upcoming State of Play will be held on Wednesday, …
Read More »CD Projekt acquires ‘Flame in the Flood’ studio to develop a new game
CD Projekt just acquired the developer behind the Flame in the Flood, The Molasses Flood. Now under the CD Projekt Group, The Molasses Flood will begin working on a new “ambitious project” based on a CD Projekt franchise – so either Cyberpunk or The Witcher. The Molasses Flood was created …
Read More »Intel CEO expects chip shortage to last until 2023
While last year there was some hope that the global chip shortage would come to an end sometime in 2021, as the year has gone on, experts have publicly changed their expectations. Like AMD's CEO, Lisa Su, Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger also recently spoke up on the current chip shortage, …
Read More »Intel Core i9-12900K clock frequencies confirmed
It looks like some people are getting their Intel 12th Gen Core CPUs sooner than they should. A few users have been uploading photos of retail samples of the Intel Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K to social media. We also seem to have confirmed specifications for the Core i9-12900K The …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5975WX with 32 cores spotted
While the jury is still out on whether or not AMD will release Ryzen Threadripper 5000 (Chagall) series processors, it would seem that at the very least, Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000WX series processors are on the way. This time around, the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5975WX was spotted on Geekbench, sporting …
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