We've already had one Intel Core i9-11900K benchmark leak, but an updated test run this week shows improved performance. In a new Geekbench 5 run, the Core i9-11900K scored over 1,900 points in the single-core benchmark and 11,000 points in the multi-core benchmark.
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti rumours point to cut down specs
It seems that Nvidia has changed the specifications of the RTX 3080 Ti graphics card. As per a new report, both the GPU and the memory configuration have been modified, with the latter being the most affected. Earlier reports and listings suggested that the RTX 3080 Ti would feature 10496 CUDA …
Read More »Razer launches Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma
Razer is about to launch the Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma, a universal dock with 10x ports and RGB lighting to greatly expand and centralise connectivity for your setup. Featuring Thunderbolt 4 interfaces, the Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma allows users to transfer data at blazing fast speeds, connect to multiple displays …
Read More »darkFlash releases the DLH21 “Luxury” mini-ITX case
darkFlash has released a new mini-ITX case with RGB lighting for compact DIY PC builds. Despite its small size, this case supports 240mm radiators and 320mm long graphics cards without sacrificing airflow thanks to the meshed panels of the case. Available in pink, black, white, and neomint, the darkFlash DLH21 …
Read More »ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT 12GB and RX 6700 6GB listings spotted
Another EEC listing containing the Radeon RX 6700 XT has been spotted. This time, the listing has been made by ASRock and contains two other GPUs: the Radeon RX 6600 XT and the Radeon RX 6700.
Read More »MSI launches MPG Artymis 343CQR curved gaming monitor
After teasing it in 2020, MSI has finally detailed the specifications of the MPG Artymis 343CQR. Aimed at gamers, this monitor features a curved ultrawide panel and 165Hz refresh rate. The MSI MPG Artymis 343CQR comes with a curved (1000R) 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) VA panel with a UWQHD resolution (3440×1440), …
Read More »Details of four new Apple SoCs leak online
We've known for a while now that Apple is already working on chips beyond the Mac's current M1 SoC. This week, we got some new details, with four unannounced SoCs leaking. This leak comes from Longhorn, containing a list of upcoming Apple SoCs. There are four in total, two belonging to …
Read More »EK and MSI announce MPG Z590 Carbon EK X water-cooled motherboard
EK and MSI have partnered up to develop the MPG Z590 Carbon EK X, featuring an MSI Carbon motherboard paired with an EK-Quantum monoblock. Designed to offer “unparalleled cooling” through the custom-designed monoblock, this motherboard will be based on the Z590 chipset, supporting Intel 10th and 11th Gen processors. Featuring a 16+1+1 Duet Rail …
Read More »IKEA x ASUS ROG ‘gaming furniture’ officially launches
We've known about IKEA's partnership with ASUS ROG for a while now. The two companies began planning ‘gaming furniture' back in 2020 and in January, this line of products officially launched in China. As it turns out, this isn't a China-only arrangement, as launches are planned in other countries throughout …
Read More »Multiple Gigabyte Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics cards listed online
Gigabyte has submitted six models of the upcoming Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card to the EEC. By submitting these cards to the EEC, the company has confirmed that the Radeon RX 6700 XT will ship with 12GB of GDDR6 memory. As per the EEC listing found by @KOMACHI_ENSAKA, Gigabyte …
Read More »DDR3 prices will reportedly increase by 40-50% throughout 2021
A new report claims DDR3 pricing will soar by up to 50% in the coming year. As is the case with many tech products at the moment, this is due to demand outstripping supply. DDR4 memory might be the mainstream type of DRAM nowadays, but DDR3 still has its uses. …
Read More »XFX to launch Radeon RX 6800 QICK 319 custom graphics card
A new XFX Radeon RX 6800 has been spotted in a Swedish retailer. The unannounced XFX Radeon RX 6800 16GB Qick 319 is very similar to the Merc 319 card, but there are some differences worth mentioning. Initially spotted by Paweł Maziarz, the Webhallen listing of the XFX Radeon RX6800 16GB …
Read More »AMD promises more RX 6900/6800 reference cards to be available in Q1
Low supply of RX 6800 and RX 6900 GPUs has been an on-going problem, especially for those who want a reference design GPU at MSRP pricing. These graphics cards have been out of stock for a while now, but according to an AMD representative, more will be coming before the end of the quarter.
Read More »Acer’s ConceptD series gets new high refresh rate displays
Acer has introduced two new factory-calibrated monitors featuring high refresh rates. Aimed at creators, developers, and artists, the ConceptD CP1241Y and the CP1271 offer great colours, low response times and up to 165Hz refresh rate. The CP1241Y is a 24-inch monitor, while the CP1271 is 27-inch monitor. Both feature IPS panels …
Read More »Silverstone introduces the ET500-ARGB 80 Plus Bronze power supply
Silverstone is expanding on its power supply line-up, this time with a focus on RGB enthusiasts. The new Silverstone ET500 is rated with 80Plus Bronze efficiency and comes with an ARGB fan. Rated with a minimum noise output of 18dBA, this PSU comes equipped with a 120mm ARGB fan with …
Read More »Intel ‘Alder Lake-P’ CPU makes its first appearance on Geekbench 5
We've known that Intel is working on Alder Lake-P processors for laptops for a while now, but we haven't had much indication of performance or specs. That is beginning to change this week, as an Alder Lake-P CPU has finally appeared in a benchmark database. According to the Geekbench 5 …
Read More »Galax launches the RTX 3090 HOF series graphics cards
Galax has unveiled the RTX 3090 ‘Hall of Fame' series, consisting of 3x graphics cards: the Galax RTX 3090 HOF, the RTX 3090 HOF Premium, and the RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition. These three cards should be very similar in terms of performance, although the Limited Edition does come with …
Read More »AMD 3rd Gen EPYC “Milan” lineup revealed with specifications
The whole line-up of AMD's EPYC “Milan” processors has leaked alongside the major specifications of each SKU. Moreover, the leaker also shared a slide explaining the nomenclature of the processors. As per the leak from ExecutableFix (via VideoCardz), the EPYC “Milan” processors featuring Zen 3 cores will offer about a 200MHz frequency …
Read More »Intel Core i9-11900K Rocket Lake-S CPU tops single-core PassMark ranking
The unreleased Intel Core i9-11900K has topped the PassMark single-core benchmark ranking thanks to benchmarks based on early samples.
Read More »AMD EPYC “Milan” processors spotted on Geekbench database
Entries of the unreleased and unannounced 3rd-gen AMD EPYC processors have been spotted on the Geekbench benchmark database. There were three SKUs found – the EPYC 7643, 7543 and the 7513. As per the benches found by @TUM_APISAK, the AMD Epyc 7643 is a 48C/96T processor featuring a base frequency of …
Read More »Benchmarks surface for alleged Nvidia RTX 3080 20G engineering sample
A video of a Chinese content creator allegedly testing an engineering sample of the RTX 3080 20G has been uploaded to Bilibili. As per the video, the card manufacturer is Colorful, but since the card itself is never shown during the video, it's better to take these test results with …
Read More »Intel reportedly set to outsource 3nm CPU production to TSMC
While Intel's CEO recently stated that he was confident that future CPUs would continue to be manufactured internally, a contradictory report has surfaced this week. Sources seem to be suggesting that Intel is planning on outsourcing 3nm CPU production to TSMC. According to the report shared and translated by Retired …
Read More »Unannounced AMD Ryzen 5000 mobile CPUs listed in HP laptops
Not long ago, AMD has announced its Ryzen 5000 Mobile processors, but it seems that there are a few SKUs that weren't revealed at that time. Now, thanks to a few HP laptop spec sheets and a mysterious benchmark entry, we know about the Ryzen 5 5650U and the Ryzen 7 5850U.
Read More »Intel Core i9-11900KF hits 98ºC with 360mm AIO
Someone with early access to the upcoming Intel Core i9-11900KF stress tested it using a 360mm AIO CPU cooler. At stock settings, with an all-core frequency of 4.8GHz, the images shared by the user show the processor hitting 98ºC while under load.
Read More »Intel Tiger Lake-H45 to launch in Q2, according to XMG
Since Intel's announcement of Tiger Lake-H45, we have been wondering when the company will release its planned 8-core SKUs. Thanks to an XMG representative, we now have a fairly trustworthy source sharing a possible release date, stating that laptops powered by Intel Tiger Lake-H45 will be available in Q2 2021. …
Read More »Updated Tesla Model S infotainment system to feature a 10 TFLOP Navi 23 GPU
Alongside the announcement of the redesigned Tesla Model S and X, the company showcased the redesigned interior of these cars. From all the new bells and whistles coming with the new Tesla cars, the one that stood out from the rest is the new infotainment system, featuring 10 TFLOPs of …
Read More »IKEA and ASUS ROG co-designed furniture images leaked
Back in 2020, Asus and IKEA announced a partnership to design gaming furniture. Although the first piece of the gaming line of products is scheduled to be announced on January 29th, Ikea has uploaded the images of most products to the website, leaking the line-up early. The pictures shared by …
Read More »MSI chart confirms the specifications of Intel’s 11th Gen Core “K” processors
A chart from MSI confirming the specifications of the upcoming Rocket Lake-S processors has been leaked. The chart appears to be part of a 500-series motherboard presentation and contains the core configuration, operating frequencies, L3 cache, and TDP of Intel's 11th Gen Core “K” processors. As per the leaked chart …
Read More »Graphics cards prices may increase once again in February
Getting the latest graphics card from Nvidia and AMD at MSRP might get more difficult soon. According to a new rumour, the pricing of GDDR5 and GDDR6 memory will increase, affecting the retail price of most graphics cards starting next month. New generation graphics cards have faced tough times since …
Read More »TeamGroup introduces the world’s first DDR5 SO-DIMMs
Besides manufacturing the first DDR5 SO-DIMMs, TeamGroup also expects to be the “first to take Intel and AMD’s new platform validation tests”...
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