Nvidia will soon be correcting its mistake with a new crypto-mining limiter for the RTX 3060. The patch notes for Nvidia's latest graphics drivers confirm that the mining limiter will be updated, but only for GPUs shipped from mid-May onwards. The patch notes of the graphics driver 466.27 confirm the rumour …
Read More »ZOTAC launches GeForce RTX 3090 ArcticStorm with 16+4 phase power design
Zotac has another RTX 3090 to add to its line-up, this time designed for custom water cooling loops. The RTX 3090 ArcticStorm comes with a pre-installed water block and a 16+4 phase power design, which should help with overclocking. The Zotac RTX 3090 ArcticStorm's cooling system consists of a nickel-plated …
Read More »Updated: Metro Exodus won’t support AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution
Update: Deep Silver, the publisher for Metro Exodus got in touch with us regarding this story and offered the following statement: “4A Games has not evaluated the AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution feature for Metro Exodus at this time. In our FAQ, we were referring to the AMD FidelityFX open source …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey is the first laptop to feature the RTX 3050 Ti GPU
Samsung Unpacked just took place this week and this time around, Samsung introduced a new gaming laptop – the Galaxy Book Odyssey. While we have seen listings and rumours about laptops equipped with an RTX 3050 Ti GPU, the Galaxy Book Odyssey is the first one to be officially announced. …
Read More »Revised RTX 30 series GPUs with mining limiter reportedly shipping next month
Nvidia AIB partners have reportedly been informed about the GAxx2 GPUs with new anti-mining capabilities and Resizable BAR support enabled by default. Named LHR (Lite Hash Rate), the revised RTX 30 GPUs should start shipping in the middle of May. We've already shared that Nvidia was planning to introduce crypto …
Read More »AMD is ramping up GPU production to fight shortage
The current GPU shortage has been quite troublesome – it's really hard to buy a GPU nowadays, especially if you're trying to buy it at MSRP. However, AMD wants to change that in the coming months. According to AMD's Q1 2021 earnings call transcript, AMD CEO, Lisa Su, stated that …
Read More »AMD Zen 5 ‘Strix Point’ APU to be based on 3nm node and hybrid core architecture
We're still some ways off from seeing AMD launch its Zen 5 architecture, but nonetheless, the rumour mill is churning out some early information. Apparently, AMD's Zen 5 APUs, codenamed ‘Strix Point', will be based on 3nm process technology and feature the emerging hybrid core architecture. According to MoePC (via …
Read More »Asus ROG Strix XG349C boasts ultrawide resolution and 180Hz refresh rate
Asus is on a monitor announcement spree. Following the Strix XG43UQ and the XG27AQM, the company has now announced the Strix XG349C, featuring a curved panel with a 180Hz refresh rate and a UWQHD resolution. The Asus ROG Strix XG349C features a Nano IPS panel with a 1900R curvature, a …
Read More »Rumours point to RTX 3080 Ti announcement on 18th May
We might be just three weeks away from seeing the RTX 3080 Ti announced. The upcoming graphics card has been rumoured for a long time now and has reportedly been hit with multiple delays. However, sources now reckon we'll finally see the GPU in action next month. The rumour first …
Read More »AMD 4700S appears to be the Xbox Series X|S CPU but for PC
An unknown AMD processor has appeared online, known as the ‘4700S'. The specifications of this processor don't line up with any of AMD's announced CPUs or APUs, but based on some of the details, this could be a reused Xbox Series X|S APU with the graphics cores disabled. As per …
Read More »Samsung admits that TV production could be affected by the ongoing chip shortage
The chip shortage is really causing quite the stir in the electronics industry. Besides GPUs and cars, display panels are also severely affected by the ongoing chip shortage and could end up halting their production. According to Samsung, while this year's supply is under control, 2022 could see a turn …
Read More »AMD Adrenalin 21.4.1 drivers improves GPU power consumption by up to 72%
Last week, when AMD released the Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.4.1, the patch notes included a slew of upgrades, features, and optimisations, but as it turns out, there was another sneaky improvement that we weren't told about. Reportedly, the new driver also improves GPU power consumption, reducing it by as much …
Read More »Mac Pro 7.1 with AMD Radeon Pro W6900X spotted on Geekbench 5 database
Despite Apple's focus on developing its own chips, it looks like the company still needs AMD's help for higher-power workstation GPUs. That's according to new entries on the Geekbench 5, showing an unannounced ‘Radeon Pro W6900X' SKU powering an Apple Mac Pro 7.1. With the launch of macOS Big Sur …
Read More »Someone modded a Commodore 64 to mine Bitcoin
Bitcoin mining fever has some severe symptoms. While some think it's a good idea to mod a Gameboy to mine Bitcoin, others prefer the more retro Commodore 64 for that purpose. It certainly won't rival any ASIC miner out there, but it still is an achievement worthy of being shared. …
Read More »Acer’s new gaming monitor is capable of reaching a 390Hz refresh rate
Acer is pushing the limits of refresh rate with its new gaming monitor. Until now, a 360Hz refresh rate was the highest we have ever seen on gaming monitors, but Acer decided to go beyond by launching the XV252Q F, pushing its refresh rate as high as 390Hz through overclocking. …
Read More »These are the winners of the 24th annual D.I.C.E. awards
The D.I.C.E. awards have returned again this year, awarding developers for their hard work on some of the best games released last year. This time around, Hades takes home the GOTY trophy, and a bunch of PlayStation exclusives were also highlighted. As far as PlayStation exclusives go, Ghost of Tsushima, …
Read More »iiyama GB2770QSU features QHD/165Hz panel and Fast IPS technology
The team at iiyama is getting into Fast IPS gaming displays with the iiyama GB2770QSU. The latest monitor has a 165Hz refresh rate, QHD resolution and is certified for HDR, delivering a solid selection of technologies to enhance gaming. The Fast IPS QHD panel of the iiyama GB2770QSU has a …
Read More »AMD may have a more powerful RX 6900 GPU up its sleeve
AMD may have a more powerful version of the RX 6900 graphics card up its sleeve. According to newly leaked images, there is a Radeon RX 6900 XTX floating around, equipped with an all-in-one liquid cooling solution. The pictures of the alleged AMD Radeon RX 6900 XTX graphics card were …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti specifications leaked alongside a picture of the GA102-225 GPU
The rumour mill has been pointing to an RTX 3080 Ti launch next month and now, there is a bit more evidence for this. This week, the first picture of the GA102-225 GPU leaked online, in addition to new information on specs and performance.
Read More »Sapphire launches Radeon RX 6900 XT Toxic Extreme Edition graphics card
Sapphire has a new Radeon RX 6900 XT on the way. The Radeon RX 6900 XT Toxic Edition already exists but soon, an upgraded RX 6900 XT Toxic Extreme Edition will be available, featuring higher clock speeds and potentially the Navi 21 XTXH GPU – which was recently used to …
Read More »Intel is planning to build a new fabrication facility in Europe
In its efforts to increase the number of fabs across the globe, Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger is coming to Europe to discuss with officials and customers the construction of a new factory within the European Union. In related news, the Leixlip Intel fab upgrade taking place in Ireland has been …
Read More »Asus ROG Strix XG27AQM packs a QHD Fast IPS panel with 270Hz refresh rate
ASUS isn't slowing down on new gaming monitor announcements. Not only is the ROG Strix XG43UQ close to hitting the market, but there is a new impressive high refresh rate display on the way for gamers that prefer QHD resolution – the ROG Strix XG27AQM. Featuring a 27-inch Fast IPS …
Read More »Microsoft is finally overhauling the Windows 10 Store app
Microsoft has been in desperate need of a re-design for its Windows 10 Store app for years and now, it looks like the big overhaul is finally happening. According to sources this week, Microsoft is working on a new version of the Store with fewer limitations, allowing a broader range …
Read More »Der8auer breaks GPU clock speed record, hits 3.225GHz on RX 6900 XT
Using a PowerColor RX 6900 XT Liquid Devil Ultimate, Der8auer has set a new overclocking world record, pushing the GPU above 3.2GHz clock speeds.
Read More »Acer announces Predator memory modules and M.2 NVMe SSD
Acer is getting into memory and SSDs, teaming up with Biwin to produce Predator-branded RAM modules and M.2 SSDs. Through this partnership, we'll see Acer Predator Apollo and Talos memory modules, as well as the GM3500 M.2 SSD. We'll start off with the SSD. The new Predator GM3500 uses a …
Read More »AOC introduces its first mechanical gaming keyboards, mice, and a mousepad
Earlier this year we saw AOC take its first steps beyond monitors and into the PC gaming peripherals market. AOC already has two headsets and now, there are two mechanical keyboards, two gaming mice and a new mousepad to add to that line-up. In total, the new AOC Gaming series …
Read More »Here’s everything Apple announced during the Spring Loaded event
Apple's Spring Loaded event took place last night as planned and as expected, new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models were announced. However, the announcements didn't stop there, as Apple also unveiled a new Apple TV, new iMac models, AirTag and a new purple colourway for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini.
Read More »Gigabyte launches 1080p/170Hz and 4K/144Hz gaming monitors
Gigabyte has unveiled two new gaming monitors this week- the G24F and M28U. The former is a Full HD display with a 170Hz refresh rate, while the other is a high-end 4K display with 144Hz refresh rate and a KVM switch. The Gigabyte G24F features a 24-inch Super Speed IPS …
Read More »AUO is developing 27-inch 300Hz QHD and 32-inch 8K4K displays
AUO has recently introduced ‘A.R.T.' (advanced reflectionless technology) for gaming and professional-oriented displays. During that same announcement, the manufacturer also introduced two new display panels, a 27-inch QHD with a 300Hz refresh rate and a 32-inch 8K4K for professionals. AUO developed A.R.T. to allow users to stay at the screen …
Read More »New Windows 10 updates are causing frame rate drops and BSOD crashes
The Windows 10 KB5001330 and KB5001337 cumulative updates released on April 13th are causing some problems for gamers. Users are reporting that following this update, performance in games has dropped, new error messages are appearing and there are issues with V-Sync and BSODs. As reported by ComputerBase, it may be …
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