Intel has just rolled out a new feature in its latest graphics driver (32.0.101.6989) for Core Ultra systems, giving users direct control over how much system memory their integrated Arc GPU can use. The new “Shared GPU Memory Override” feature allows you to increase the iGPU's VRAM pool, which could …

Just when we thought the Zen 3 V-Cache story was over, a new and unexpected chip has surfaced. The first benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D have been spotted, confirming the existence of a new budget-friendly gaming CPU for the AM4 platform. The specifications for this CPU have been …

 Razer has expanded the BlackWidow V4 lineup with two new models that embrace a slimmer, more streamlined design. The new BlackWidow V4 Low-profile HyperSpeed and its Tenkeyless variant are the first to feature Razer's brand-new low-profile mechanical switches, as well as other high-performance features. Taking centre stage are Razer's new …

Corsair has launched the Nautilus RS LCD line of AIO coolers, a new model that brings a customisable screen to the proven RS liquid coolers. Better yet, those with an existing RS CPU cooler can upgrade with an additional LCD upgrade kit. As you might've guessed, the key feature of …

Fans eagerly awaiting the spiritual successor to the beloved rhythm-strategy series Patapon will have to wait just a little bit longer. The development team behind Ratatan has announced that the game's Steam Early Access release has been pushed back to ensure a more polished launch experience. The new release date …

GameMax is getting into the high-end segment of AIO liquid coolers with its new Glacier Series. Available in 240 mm and 360 mm sizes, these new coolers feature an innovative design that completely conceals the tubing for an ultra-clean look, which is complemented by a large, high-resolution LCD screen on …

Intel's Application Optimisation (APO) technology, which offers game-specific performance boosts for its CPUs, is here to stay, but its future development may leave some users behind. In a Reddit discussion, a user claiming to be an Intel developer shed some light on the future of the software, confirming that support …

Lexar has thrown itself into the high-end storage ring with the announcement of its new flagship M.2 NVMe SSD series, the Ares Pro. Aimed at PC enthusiasts and hardcore gamers, these new drives leverage the PCIe 5.0 interface to deliver some impressive performance figures. The Ares Pro series will be …

Pearl Abyss has announced that its highly anticipated open-world action fantasy game, Crimson Desert, has been delayed. During its latest investor call, the developer confirmed that the release has been pushed back from its original Q4 2025 window to Q1 2026. Despite the delay, Pearl Abyss confirmed that it is …

Image editing on your PC has typically been a complex task reserved for developers with technical knowledge. Nvidia is looking to change that, announcing the new FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] image editing model from Black Forest Labs is now available as an easy-to-deploy Nvidia NIM microservice for RTX AI PCs. The …

The first independent benchmarks for AMD's recently launched Radeon RX 9060 have surfaced, giving us a glimpse at the performance of this OEM-exclusive graphics card. A South Korean outlet managed to get its hands on a Sapphire model, putting it through its paces to see how it stacks up against …

Brendan ‘PlayerUnknown' Greene, the creative mind who kickstarted the entire battle royale genre with the Arma 3 mod PlayerUnknown's Battle Royale, followed by PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, is back with a very different kind of challenge. His new studio, PlayerUnknown Productions, has surprise-launched an open beta for its upcoming hardcore survival game, …

Razer has today unveiled its next generation of competitive controllers, the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC and the Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition 8K PC. As the names suggest, these new gamepads are aimed squarely at the esports scene, offering an 8000 Hz polling rate and new anti-drift thumbsticks. Razer is …

Adata's gaming brand, XPG, has just unveiled its latest SSD, the Spectrix S65G RGB Gen 4. This new M.2 drive is aimed at gamers and builders who prioritise aesthetics, combining an RGB light strip and read speeds of 6,000 MB/s. The standout feature of the S65G is its lighting. The …

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D earned a reputation as one of the best value gaming CPUs of the AM4 era. However, according to a recent report, this CPU has now reached end-of-life status, meaning when current stocks run out, these CPUs will no longer be available.  Launched back in January …

Rumours about a new entry-level MacBook that could shake up the laptop market are starting to emerge. Following earlier whispers of a more affordable model, a new report suggests this new MacBook could launch with a starting price ranging between $599 and $699, directly targeting the education-focused Chromebook market and …

Nvidia has announced two new additions to its RTX Pro graphics card lineup. The new RTX Pro 4000 SFF and RTX Pro 2000 are designed to bring the architecture's AI and graphics performance to more mainstream and small form factor workstations, all while keeping power consumption in check. Starting with the …

Last week, we heard the exciting prospect of a 16-core AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPU with two 3D V-Cache chiplets. However, it might be time to temper those expectations, as a new report from the Chinese hardware community is pouring cold water on the idea of a dual-CCD V-Cache flagship arriving …

It seems the hype for Battlefield's return is very real. The Battlefield 6 Open Beta has been a success on PC this weekend, hitting a peak of over half a million concurrent players on Steam and, in the process, breaking the long-standing record held by its biggest rival, Call of …

Nintendo keeps exploring unique ways to play, as a newly discovered patent filing reveals the company is experimenting with a crank-like peripheral for its controllers. The patent, filed with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), shows a detachable crank that could add a new layer of tactile, rotational input to …

While Intel's focus for the remainder of this year is on the launch of its Panther Lake mobile platform, the first detailed specifications for its successor have already begun to surface. A new leak from the reliable tipster gives us a full breakdown of the planned configurations for the 2026 …

A new bar has been set for high-capacity memory overclocking, this time coming from the demanding world of high-end workstations. Renowned Korean overclocker ‘Phantom' has successfully pushed a colossal 256GB kit of G.Skill DDR5 Zeta R5 R-DIMM memory to DDR5-8400 with CL38-50-50 timings. What makes this record particularly noteworthy is …

Just days after unveiling the low-power Radeon Pro W7400 workstation card, it appears AMD has also quietly launched its gaming counterpart, the Radeon RX 7400. This new entry-level RDNA 3 desktop card has surfaced on AMD's website, but don't expect to find it on retail shelves, as this one is …

Konami has locked in the launch details for Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater. The good news is that the whole single-player campaign is just around the corner, arriving on August 28th. However, players looking to test their stealth skills against others will have to wait a bit longer, as the …

AMD has just released FSR 3.1.4, and while on the surface it looks like another iterative update with bug fixes and a new SDK, the strategy behind it appears to be far more ambitious. This latest version is reportedly the foundation for “FSR Redstone”, AMD's upcoming suite of AI-powered graphics …

Just as promised, the Nintendo Indie World Showcase took place yesterday, delivering 15 minutes of independent game announcements for the Switch and Switch 2 consoles. Despite only being 15 minutes long, a total of 18 games were shown, making for a very fast-paced set of announcements.  You can watch the …

It looks like 512-bit AVX instructions are set to make a comeback on Intel's consumer desktop CPUs. The first concrete evidence has appeared in the latest release of Intel's oneDNN library, which adds early support for AVX10.2 with its full 512-bit width. This new feature explicitly targets “future Intel Core” …

AMD has quietly expanded its RDNA 3 professional graphics lineup with a new entry-level model, the Radeon Pro W7400. This new card slots in below the existing W7500, targeting low-cost, power-efficient workstation builds primarily for the OEM market. The new Radeon Pro W7400 (via VideoCardz) is based on the same …

Cooler Master has today unveiled the MasterFrame 360 Panorama S Limited Edition, an ultra-exclusive, pre-built PC aimed at the most dedicated enthusiasts and collectors. Only 100 of these individually numbered systems will be produced worldwide, each packing a host of top-tier hardware, including a custom-cooled GeForce RTX 5080. The MasterFrame …

MSI has launched the Strike Pro Wireless, a new mechanical keyboard that aims to deliver professional-level performance without all the noise. Designed for gamers and power users, the new board is packed with sound-dampening features and quiet tactile switches for a more silent operation. Taking centre stage on the keyboard's …