AMD has trademarked a new technology named Infinity Cache. This technology is expected to feature in the upcoming RDNA 2 graphics cards that AMD is developing, compensating the “lack” of bandwidth by offering a faster cache memory for data that is more frequently accessed. As reported by @momomo_us, AMD has …
Read More »Intel is reportedly delaying the Ice Lake-SP 10nm processor architecture again
Initially scheduled for a release in 2019 and then delayed to 2020, Intel has now pushed the release date of Ice Lake-SP once again, from Q4 2020 to Q1 2021. This report comes from partners working in the supply chain, which claim that the orders targeted for Q4 have slowed …
Read More »Intel begins to work on Linux support for Meteor Lake architecture
While Intel's upcoming Meteor Lake CPUs are still quite far from release, work on support for Linux has already started. Intel engineers have started to work on patches for the Linux Kernel so that the upcoming Intel architecture is supported on Linux-based systems out-of-the-box. As noted by Phoronix, the Linux …
Read More »Payday 3 is built on Unreal engine, currently in design phase
We've known that Payday 3 has been in the works for a while, although financial issues at Starbreeze did hold things back a bit. It would seem that we now have an official update on the project, including confirmation of an engine change, switching from an in-house engine to Unreal …
Read More »More details about Intel Tiger Lake-H, Alder Lake-P, and Alder Lake-S emerge
A new report detailing Intel's upcoming Tiger Lake-H, Alder Lake-P, and Alder Lake-S architectures has surfaced. These details include core and thread count, process node, cache memory, packaging size, GPU and respective features, memory support, connectivity, PCIe lanes, and security features.
Read More »GOG Galaxy 2.0 allows you to buy Epic Games Store titles
GOG Galaxy 2.0 will allow players to buy titles from the Epic Games Store through the application. This feature is available now in closed beta, meaning that only a selected group of users can buy games this way, but more will be able to as development continues. As per GOG, …
Read More »Windows adds storage health monitoring to prevent user data loss
With the rise in popularity of SSDs, Microsoft has added a storage health monitoring tool to the latest build of the Windows 10 Insider Preview. Introducing a storage health monitor allows users to prevent data loss by warning them when their storage drive is degraded, giving enough time to create a …
Read More »EKWB launches the EK-Loop vertical GPU holder
EKWB has launched a vertical GPU mounting bracket that uses two mounting points on the motherboard and “thicker materials than other similar solutions”. Thanks to the “patent-pending technologies”, the EK-Loop vertical GPU holder is a unique vertical GPU mounting bracket that rises above the competition. Placing a graphics card vertically is an ongoing …
Read More »CPU-Z benchmark score for AMD Ryzen 9 5900X surfaces
A screenshot of a CPU-Z benchmark score of an alleged AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has surfaced. The screenshot shows us both the single-core and multi-core score, compared to the Ryzen 7 3700X, but another image with the Ryzen 9 3900X overclocked to 4.5GHz has also been posted by the same leaker.
Read More »MSI announces the ARTYMIS series of 1000R AI curved gaming monitors
MSI is planning to launch a new series of curved gaming monitors with ‘AI' features. The first monitor of the MSI Artymis series will be the MPG Artymis 343CQR – “the world's first 1000R AI curved gaming monitor”. Technical specifications of the MPG Artymis 343CQR were not fully disclosed yet, but we …
Read More »Cooler Master launches the lightweight MM720 gaming mouse
Cooler Master has launched a new lightweight gaming mouse weighing just 49g. The new MM720 features an ergonomic form factor and it will be available in four models: black glossy, black matte, white glossy, and white matte. The form factor was inspired in the widely known Cooler Master Xornet and …
Read More »MSI launches Combo PI V2 1.1.0.0 Beta BIOS featuring AMD Zen3 support
MSI latest Beta BIOS for AMD 500-series motherboards adds support for “future AM4 socket processors”. This BIOS update comes with the Combo PI V2 1.1.0.0 which includes other optimisations and fixes for memory and CPU overclocking related issues. For now, only 11 motherboards have received this Beta BIOS update: 5x X570 …
Read More »AMD to launch Ryzen 5000 processors in late October, Radeon RX 6000 in mid-November
A new rumour suggests that AMD will launch its first Ryzen 5000 processors on October 20th or 27th. A release date for the Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards has also been rumoured, sitting somewhere between November 15th and 20th. As per Yuri Bubliy, the creator of CTR and DRAM Calculator …
Read More »Gigabyte lists multiple GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics cards at EEC
It looks like the announcement of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is right around the corner. Gigabyte has added 4 new graphics card at Eurasian Economic Commission database using Nvidia's unannounced GeForce RTX 3060 Ti SKU.
Read More »SilverStone introduces the IceGem liquid cooling series
SilverStone has launched a new series of liquid cooler called IceGem. There are three models with different radiators sizes: 240mm, 280mm, and 360mm. All models feature RGB and a unique looking CPU pump-block with a “scintillating diamond-cut design” with the SilverStone logo on top. The new IceGem liquid coolers were …
Read More »FSP releases the Hydro PTM Pro series of 80Plus Platinum PSUs
FSP's latest addition to its PSU portfolio is the Hydro PTM Pro series featuring 80Plus Platinum certification. This series consists of 5 models with varying wattages, starting at 650W and up to 1200W, ” serving mid-range to enthusiast and workstation PC systems”. Featuring “Off-Wet” conformal coating on the outside and 3-layer …
Read More »Ryzen 7 5800X Ashes of the Singularity benchmark surfaces
New benchmark gives us an idea of what to expect from AMD's next-gen Ryzen desktop processors.
Read More »RazerCon 2020 is an online event covering games, new products, and tech demos
Razer has announced its own conference called RazerCon 2020. Hosted by Razer's CEO Min-Liang Tan, the new all-digital event will show you the company's latest hardware, unseen footage from upcoming games, contests, and include the presence of multiple gaming celebrities and virtual concerts. RazerCon 2020 will be a “global mixed …
Read More »Xbox Series X reserves 20% of SSD space for OS
The first previews of Xbox Series X have started to come out, and it seems that besides being quiet and fast, you won't have the whole 1TB of storage available to use. Apparently, 20% of the storage is reserved for the console's operating system, allowing you to only use around …
Read More »More possible specifications of upcoming Navi GPUs have leaked
New specifications of the next generation of AMD Navi GPUs and APUs have leaked, giving us a glimpse of what clock speeds we might expect from the final product. The stream processors and CU count of the Navi 23 have also leaked, alongside the first specifications of the Navi 31 GPU.
Read More »Nvidia Quadro RTX Ampere graphics card photos surfaces alongside roadmap
Photos of the upcoming Quadro Ampere graphics card have surfaced, showing a new 8-pin PCI power connector and a slightly different blower cooler. A roadmap of the Quadro RTX graphics cards has also been leaked, suggesting their specifications and release dates. Moore’s Law Is Dead has published a new video where …
Read More »Vince “K|NGP|N” Lucido is the new 3DMark Port Royal world record holder
Vince “K|NGP|N” Lucido has just has set the new 3DMark Port Royal world record using the EVGA RTX 3090 “K|NGP|N” edition. The unreleased graphics card is cooled with a 360mm AIO cooler, but Vince used liquid nitrogen to achieve this world record. The EVGA RTX 3090 “K|NGP|N” had its power target reaching up to …
Read More »LG introduces the 34GP83A-B Nano IPS curved gaming monitor
LG latest ultrawide gaming monitor is the 34GP83-A. Similarly to the LG 34GN850, it features a curved Nano IPS panel with fast response times, G-Sync compatibility, and a high refresh rate delivering “the latest hardware, specs, ergonomics, sleek design and sensory experience” needed to complete your gaming setup. The 34-inch ultrawide, …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5000U series to feature both Cezanne and Lucienne architectures
It seems that AMD will use two architectures in its Ryzen 5000U series. Initially, it was thought that “Cezanne” would be the only one used, but some SKUs might feature a different architecture called Lucienne, a refresh of the currently available Renoir. The Lucienne architecture has been previously mentioned by …
Read More »Lenovo ThinkPad and ThinkStation PCs now available with Ubuntu
Lenovo has started shipping ThinkPad and ThinkStation PCs with Canonical's Ubuntu LTS as the operating system. Through 2020 and 2021, almost 30 Lenovo products will be available with Ubuntu as an option, providing Lenovo professional-oriented devices to Linux users. Lenovo's introduction of Ubuntu as an OS in their systems started back …
Read More »Intel “Tiger Canyon” NUC 11 Pro specifications have leaked
Intel is getting ready to launch a new series of NUCs for professional use. The Intel NUC 11 Pro (Tiger Canyon) will feature Intel Tiger Lake processors, a wide set of connectivity options, and it will be available in two formats, allowing users to choose its specifications according to their …
Read More »AMD Navi 23 GPU spotted in Linux OpenGL driver
Just yesterday, we learned that specifications for upcoming Radeon Navi GPUs had leaked. Now, a new Linux OpenGL driver stack might have given us more information, including the codename for another unannounced AMD GPU. AMD's Linux OpenGL driver stack (Mesa 20.03-devel) added support for a new GPU codenamed Dimgrey Cavefish. In …
Read More »AMD “Rembrandt” APUs to be based on 6nm and support DDR5 memory
New information about the AMD “Rembrandt” (Ryzen 6000) APUs suggests that this architecture will support DDR5-5200 memory, and it will be powered by the Zen3 core architecture using the 6nm process node. Just to remind you, “Rembrandt” is the codename for the upcoming AMD Ryzen 6000 series APUs, the successor to …
Read More »GALAX’s leaked roadmap shows RTX 3080 20GB and RTX 3060
Galax's internal roadmap showing multiple SKUs of the RTX 30 series has been leaked. Besides the RTX 30 series graphics cards that we know about, there were another 3 unannounced SKUs: the RTX 3080 with 20GB of VRAM, the RTX 3060, and an unnamed PG142 SKU. Galax's roadmap has been …
Read More »AMD announces Ryzen 3000C mobile processors for Chromebooks
AMD has just launched the first “Zen” processors for Chromebooks, the Ryzen 3000C series. Set to be used in Acer, ASUS, HP and Lenovo systems, the new series of AMD mobile processors for Chromebooks will consist of 5 SKUs, offering up to 212% better performance than the previous generation. Based on …
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