Asus has introduced its Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards. For now, Asus has announced four models: the ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT, the ROG Strix Radeon RX 6800, the TUF Gaming RX 6800 XT, and the TUF Gaming RX 6800. With the release of the Radeon RX 6000 series …
Read More »EKWB teases watercooling products for Radeon RX 6000 and Ryzen 5000
During the recent Radeon RX 6000 announcement, AMD's chief architect of gaming solutions, Frank Azor, mentioned that the company is working alongside its partners to develop new cooling solutions for the upcoming AMD products. One of those partners, EKWB, has now teased two waterblocks for both Ryzen and Radeon components. …
Read More »HyperX launches Pulsefire Haste gaming mouse featuring a honeycomb design
HyperX is launching a new lightweight gaming mouse weighing in at just 59g. Thanks to the honeycomb hex shell design the weight of the HyperX Pulsefire Haste has been reduced significantly, allowing users to perform quicker movements while also offering improved ventilation for the palm of the hand. Featuring TTC Golden …
Read More »iiyama announces two new curved Red Eagle high refresh rate gaming monitors
iiyama is expanding its G-Master line with two curved Red Eagle monitors. Both the G2466HSU and the GB3266QSU were designed with curved screens, low response times and high refresh rates for gaming. The iiyama G-Master Red Eagle G2466HSU is a 24-inch monitor with a Full HD curved (1500R) VA panel and …
Read More »Noctua expands its Chromax Black line with two new CPU coolers
Noctua has launched two new CPU coolers belonging to its Chromax black line. Noctua's new Chromax black CPU coolers stay “true to the successful formula of the original models”, featuring all-black fans and heatsinks without sacrificing their cooling capabilities. The Noctua NH-D15S chromax.black, just like the Noctua NH-U9S chromax.black, is very similar to …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 9 5950X CPU-Z scores emerge
We already got a glimpse of what the Ryzen 5 5600X will be capable of, but with the new CPU-Z results, we now also have an idea of how the Ryzen 7 5800X and the Ryzen 9 5950X will perform once we have them in our hands.
Read More »A new SKU between the RTX 3080 and 3090 is allegedly in the works
It looks like the presumed “RTX 3070Ti” is not the only new SKU that Nvidia is working on. It seems a new SKU between the RTX 3080 and the flagship RTX 3090 is also reportedly in the works. As per @kopite7kimi, the new GA102 (codename GA102-250) card features 9984 CUDA …
Read More »MSI announces the B550 Unify series of motherboards for enthusiasts
Coming right on time for the release of Ryzen 5000 series, MSI has introduced two new ATX B550 motherboards. Aimed at “enthusiast gamers”, both the B550 Unify and B550 Unify-X offer enhanced thermal and power solutions. Featuring a UV black printing with no sight of RGB lighting whatsoever, the MSI …
Read More »Palit introduces the GeForce RTX 3070 Jetstream series
Palit had already shown the design of their RTX 3090 and 3080 in the form of the GameRock and GamingPro graphics cards. Now it's time for us to see what they have been holding for the RTX 3070. In a Twitter post, Palit revealed the RTX 3070 Jetstream series of …
Read More »Rumoured Nvidia RTX SKU to rival upcoming Radeon RX 6800XL
More details about the unannounced GA102 based SKU from Nvidia have emerged. Based on the shared specifications, the new SKU seems to be a cut-down RTX 3080, created to take over the segment where the Radeon RX 6800XL will land. We already covered some of the alleged specifications of the new …
Read More »Cougar announces “ultra lightweight” VM410 gaming headset
Cougar is adding a new gaming headset to its line-up of gaming peripherals. The new VM410 is “equipped with premium audio and innovative structural design”. Designed to offer both customisation and comfort, the VM410 features a headband and multiple-axis earcup adjustment so users can perfectly fit the headset onto their heads. The …
Read More »AOC introduces the 24G2AE and 27G2AE gaming monitors
AOC has more gaming monitors hitting the market before the end of the year – this time with IPS panels, FreeSync and fast response times. Both the 24G2AE and 27G2AE are designed to provide users with “well-rounded graphics no matter what game you’re playing”. Featuring FullHD IPS panels with 144Hz, 1ms MPRT, …
Read More »Intel Xeon roadmap leaks, first Ice Lake server CPUs scheduled for Q1 2021
An alleged roadmap of the Intel Xeon series of processors has leaked, showing when we can expect to see the release of the long-awaited Ice Lake and Sapphire Rapids server processors. During Intel's recent quarterly earnings call, CEO Bob Swan claimed that they are “targeting qualification” of the 3rd Gen Intel Xeon …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 30 series mobile graphics card lineup leaked
Laptop versions of the RTX 30 series are on the way according to new leaks.
Read More »Nvidia is allegedly working on a new GeForce RTX 30 series SKU
It seems that Nvidia is working on a new RTX 30 series graphics card that should position itself between the RTX 3070 and the RTX 3080 in terms of performance. The name hasn't been mentioned, but some specifications of this SKU were shared, giving us a glimpse of what we can …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6800XT 3DMark results show it beating the RTX 3080
Following the leak of the RTX 3070 3DMark results, multiple sources got hold of the 3DMark scores of the Radeon RX 6800 XT. Ranging from Fire Strike benchmarks to Time Spy, the Radeon RX 6800 XT beats the RTX 3080 in 3 out of 6 benchmarks, offering fairly similar performance in …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5 5600X tops the PassMark single-thread benchmark chart
AMD has risen to the top of the PassMark single-threaded benchmark chart. The new chart puts the Ryzen 5 5600X at the very top, beating out plenty of Intel Core i9 and Core i7 SKUs along the way. The 6C/12T Ryzen 5 5600X, featuring a max boost clock of 4.6GHz, …
Read More »Acer launches six new Predator and Nitro gaming monitors
Acer is about to expand its lineup of gaming monitors with six new models targeting a wide range of price points and specifications. Acer is also the first brand with TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe-certified gaming monitors, capable of filtering out the blue light without losing the vividness of colours. Victor Chien, president of …
Read More »Nvidia has reportedly cancelled the RTX 3080 20GB and RTX 3070 16GB
Rumours about a 20GB version of the RTX 3080 and a 16GB version of the RTX 3070 have been discussed since the launch of the RTX 30 series. These cards were even listed in Gigabyte's Watch Dogs Legion redeeming form and mentioned in Galax's roadmap, but apparently, they have now been …
Read More »RTX 3070 3DMark and Ashes Of The Singularity benchmark results surfaces
3DMark and Ashes Of The Singularity benchmark results for the RTX 3070 have surfaced, putting the new GPU on par with the RTX 2080Ti.
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6000 leak details specifications
New leaks detailing the main specifications of the Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards gives us a glimpse of what we might expect from them. These leaks refer to the Navi 21 and 22 SKUs reference designs, including the number of CUs, memory capacity and bus, and core and memory clock …
Read More »MSI releases CPU Cooler Tuning feature to B460 and H410 motherboards
MSI is introducing a new feature accessible through the BIOS of most of its B460 and H410 motherboards. The new feature, called CPU Cooler Tuning, allows you to select your type of cooling to unlock “the full potential of the processors”, increasing the power and current limits. By selecting one …
Read More »AMD sends anti-scalping measures to retailers ahead of new CPU and GPU launches
After seeing what happened with the launch of the RTX 30 series graphics cards, AMD has contacted retailers to put anti-scalping measures in place. The goal is to ensure as many RX 6000 GPUs and Ryzen 5000 CPUs go to legitimate customers as possible.
Read More »Nvidia RTX A6000 leaked benchmarks show small gains compared to Quadro RTX 6000
SPECviewperf 2020 benchmark results of the upcoming Nvidia RTX A6000 have surfaced. The leaker compared the results of the RTX A6000 to that of its predecessor, showing a performance improvement of about 10% on average. The benchmark results were leaked by AdoredTV. As seen by the results, the performance uplift might …
Read More »New AMD Radeon RX 6000 leak suggests a 320W TBP for Navi 21 XT
A new leak regarding the AMD Radeon RX 6000 has surfaced, suggesting that the Navi 21 XT will use GDDR6 memory modules from Samsung and feature a 320W TBP, while the Navi 21 XL is allegedly coming with lower clocked Samsung GDDR6 modules and with a 290W TBP. Earlier this week, …
Read More »HyperX introduces the Cloud II Wireless headset
HyperX has just launched a wireless version of its well known Cloud II headset. The Cloud II Wireless headset offers the same design, comfort, performance, and durability of its wired counterpart, with the addition of some extra features. Aimed at delivering the high-quality audio, the Cloud II Wireless features 53 mm …
Read More »Asus announces the VG259QR and VG279QR gaming monitors
Asus has introduced two new TUF Gaming monitors to its already vast portfolio. Both the VG259QR and the VG279QR are two very similar monitors that only differ in size and weight. Featuring multiple gaming features, high refresh rate, and low response times, these monitors were “designed for professional gamers and …
Read More »Apex Legends datamine suggests that an Arena mode is coming
Apparently, an Arena Mode might come to Apex Legends. A dataminer found references to it in the code of the game's 6.1 patch, more exactly a UI slot for a new mode called “Arenas” in Apex Legends' “Play” menu. Dataminer @shrugtal (via PCGamesN) believes he has found proof that Respawn Entertainment is …
Read More »Kingston launches DataTraveler Duo USB drive with two interfaces
Kingston is adding a new USB drive to its Duo family of plug-and-play drives. The new DataTraveler Duo (DTDE) is a dual-interface USB flash drive with increased versatility and flexibility for “newer and legacy devices”. Featuring a USB-A and a USB-C interface, the DataTraveler Duo uses a sturdy and stylish dual …
Read More »AMD Navi 21 XT/XL leak suggests an over 2.0GHz boost clock
Details about the AMD Navi 21 GPUs have leaked, detailing some specifications of the Navi 21 XT and XL GPUs. These details include base, game, and boost clocks of both GPUs, plus the TGP and memory capacity of the Navi 21 XT. The first leak comes from @patrcikschurr, which stated that …
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