It seems that Nvidia still hasn't shown us everything about the upcoming Ampere graphics cards. A new report suggests that Nvidia will release the RTX 3060Ti right after the RTX 3070, introducing a lower-priced entry point to the RTX 30 series. October is building up to be a very good …
Read More »MSI announces the MAG B550 Torpedo motherboard
MSI is adding a new motherboard to the MAG family of gaming products. The new MAG B550 Torpedo motherboard was “designed to be the best choice in its class” supporting up to an AMD Ryzen 9 3950X thanks to its extended heatsink and 10+2+1 power phase design. Featuring the same …
Read More »Images of alleged AMD Radeon RX 6000 engineering sample appear online
Images showing an alleged engineering sample of an RDNA2 graphics card have been posted online. It's not known which RDNA2 graphics card this is, but it's quite possibly an engineering sample of one of the upcoming AMD Radeon Navi 2x graphics cards. Spotted by @Avery78 (via VideoCardz) on Bilibili and Chiphell forums, …
Read More »Chronos: Before the Ashes is the prequel to Remnant: From the Ashes
Developed by Gunfire Games and published by THQ Nordic, Chronos: Before the Ashes is the prequel to Remnant From the Ashes. Featuring a unique levelling system and deep combat, each time you die in Chronos, your character will age, creating a unique twist to this Souls-like game. In Chronos: Before …
Read More »No More Heroes 3 delayed to 2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic
No More Heroes 3 is the latest addition to the list of games delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Initially scheduled to release before the year ends, No More Heroes III is now slated to release in 2021. As announced by Goichi “Suda51” Suda, the creator of the No More Heroes …
Read More »iiyama releases the G-Master GB3266QSU-B1 144Hz curved gaming monitor
The new iiyama G-Master GB3266QSU-B1 is a 32-inch curved gaming monitor that allows you to fully “immerse yourself” in your favourite games. The high refresh rate, fast response time and the QHD resolution make the G-Master GB3266QSU-B1 a monitor worth considering if you plan to use it for both gaming and other …
Read More »Cryorig returns with R5 CPU cooler and Crona 120 ARGB fans
It has been a while since we last had an update from Cryorig, but that changes today. This week, Cryorig is launching its R5 CPU cooler, complete with a new mounting design and dual 120mm fans with high air pressure. With the launch of the new R5 CPU cooler, Cryorig is …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3080 performance shown via leaked benchmark tests
A video posted on the Bilibili TecLab channel shows an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 going through multiple performance tests. The leakers behind the video stated that they own an RTX 3080 and the respective driver (456.16) that has been given to press members for review purposes. The video was taken …
Read More »Gigabyte Aorus introduces its first ‘SuperSpeed’ IPS gaming monitor
Gigabyte has announced its first SuperSpeed gaming monitor – the Aorus FI25F. Featuring a high refresh rate and an outstanding response time, the FI25F allow “gamers to acquire sharp picture quality” with all the gaming features that allow them to reach peak gaming performance. Featuring the company's first SuperSpeed IPS …
Read More »AMD Zen 3 CPUs to feature 10-core SKUs, “Curve Optimizer” and Infinity Fabric dividers
1usmus, the creator of DRAM calculator for Ryzen and ClockTuner for Ryzen, has discovered some interesting things in the latest AGESA version. Apparently, this AGESA version hints at some upcoming features for Zen 3 processors, including a 10-core Ryzen “Vermeer” SKU, a “Curve Optimizer”, and Infinity Fabric dividers. Despite all …
Read More »Alleged Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 SUPER specifications point to 4864 CUDA cores
In Nvidia's announcement of the RTX 30 series, there was no word regarding the RTX 3060 graphics card. Nonetheless, the RTX 3060 is expected to come before this year ends, with November being the most likely. Two variants of the RTX 3060 are expected, one using the GA106 GPU (RTX 3060) …
Read More »Asus announces the TUF Gaming VG24VQR 165Hz curved gaming monitor
ASUS has unveiled the latest addition to its gaming monitors portfolio – the TUF Gaming VG24VQR. This 24-inch curved gaming monitor is certified with Freesync Premium and features a 165Hz refresh rate and Asus's Extreme Low Motion Blur technology “for professional gamers and those seeking immersive gameplay”. The Asus TUF Gaming VG24VQR …
Read More »Zowie introduces XL-K series of high refresh rate gaming monitors
Zowie is about to release the XL-K series of gaming monitors. This series was designed based on the original XL series, introducing new customisable features that “help amateurs and pros alike be more comfortable in-game”, further improving their gaming ability and results. This series consists of two monitors: the XL2546K …
Read More »AMD has reportedly partnered with MediaTek to develop Wi-Fi controllers
A new report suggests that AMD is planning to enter the networking hardware market with the help of MediaTek. Currently, laptops powered by AMD processors and AMD motherboards mostly use a Realtek or Intel WiFi controller, but that may change with an AMD and MediaTek partnership. Intel and Realtek are …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 3080 offers 68% more CUDA and OpenCL performance than the RTX 2080 Super
The first benchmarks after the announcement of the RTX 30 series graphics cards have surfaced. The first graphics card to get tested was the RTX 3080 on the Compubench test suite, checking how well the card performs in the CUDA and OpenCL tests. The info page shows us that the graphics …
Read More »Intel Jasper Lake lineup leaks ahead of apparent early 2021 launch
Allegedly set to release in Q1 2021, Intel Jasper Lake is the successor to the low-power Gemini Lake architecture. Intel Jasper Lake is Intel's upcoming processor architecture aimed at entry-level laptops and mini desktops, and it will be using the Tremont core architecture. Through the use of the Tremont architecture, …
Read More »AMD set to fight Nvidia RTX 30 series with aggressively priced 16GB graphics cards
With so much buzz surrounding Nvidia's RTX 30 series launch, it was only a matter of time before we started hearing about AMD's competing launch. The long awaited 'Big Navi' is rumoured to be on the way with aggressive pricing to compete with Nvidia.
Read More »EVGA launches the Z490 Dark KINGPIN Edition motherboard for enthusiast overclockers
Named after the famous overclocker Vince “K|NGP|N” Lucido, the Z490 Dark K|NGP|N edition is the latest addition to EVGA motherboard portfolio. Aimed at the overclocking aficionados, this motherboard's set of features will allow users to “pull every last ounce of performance from the new 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs”. The Z490 Dark K|NGP|N edition …
Read More »EKWB confirms that the RTX 3080 and 3090 share the same reference board design
EKWB has announced that water blocks for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 and 3090 will be available at launch. The company stated that the water blocks will work on both GPUs, confirming indirectly that these two share the same reference board design. During Nvidia's announcement of the RTX 30 series, …
Read More »Razer launches the Naga Pro wireless mouse with magnetic side plates
Razer has updated the Naga gaming mouse to create the Naga Pro, a wireless gaming mouse with everything that made the original the success that it is today, and then some. No matter what type of game you're playing, the three swappable side plates allow you to adapt the mouse to …
Read More »be quiet! announces the Silent Base 802 case alongside two new coolers
This week, be quiet! held a virtual event announcing three new launches coming before the end of the year. This includes a white version of the Shadow Rock 3 CPU cooler, a new AIO water cooler with a decoupled pump design and the Silent Base 802 chassis. Starting with the Shadow …
Read More »Philips releases the E2 series of home and office monitors
Philips has launched the new E2 series of IPS monitors for home and office use. Featuring a 3-side or 4-side frameless design, these monitors are “especially suited for graphic design and professional applications” because of their colour accuracy and image detail. Ranging from Full HD to 4K resolutions, the E2 series …
Read More »Western Digital announces the new G-Technology ArmorLock encrypted NVMe SSD
Western Digital has announced the ArmorLock Security Platform, a “next-gen” security system for data storage. The first storage solution to feature this technology will be the new G-Technology ArmorLock encrypted NVMe SSD, a portable drive for data storage for those who want to secure their content on-the-go. Much of the …
Read More »Lenovo lists NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 SUPER and RTX 3070Ti
While updating its T5 and T7 gaming desktops specifications, Lenovo listed two new GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards: RTX 3070 Super and RTX 3070 Ti. As per the listings, the RTX 3070 Super will come with 8Gb of GDDR6 memory, while the 3070Ti will come with a whopping 16GB …
Read More »MSI to launch its first 360Hz gaming monitor in November
MSI has announced the company's first 360Hz monitor for esports. The MSI Oculux NXG253R features RGB lighting and was designed to provide “players with the best gaming experience” using the latest Nvidia G-SYNC technology and Nvidia Reflex Latency Analyser. The MSI Oculux NXG253R comes with a 24.5-inch panel with 360Hz refresh rate …
Read More »Videos show Intel Core i7-1185G7 outperforming the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
Two videos comparing the Intel Core i7-1185G7 to the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U have surfaced. The first video is focused on gaming with each processor using their respective iGPU, while the second one is focused on comparing performance in productivity and professional applications. The videos have since been removed due to a …
Read More »Sabrent releases the Rocket 4 Plus PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
Recently Samsung announced what many thought to be the fastest PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD on the market. Unfortunately for Samsung, the 980 Pro seems to have already been beaten by the Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus. The Rocket 4 Plus is a PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD that uses the most recent version of …
Read More »Asus announces its GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards
Asus is set to launch six new RTX 30 series graphics cards. The ROG Strix and ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090, GeForce RTX 3080, ROG Strix and ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 models come with improved cooling systems, PCBs, and power design to “complement the new Nvidia Ampere architecture”. Featuring 2nd …
Read More »Vigor set to launch on PS4 and PS5 later this year, Switch version to become free-to-play
Vigor, the shoot ‘n' loot survival title developed by Bohemia Interactive, is scheduled to release on Sony's current and next-gen consoles in 2020. Additionally, the Switch version of the game will become free-to-play later this month, allowing you to play it without buying the Founder's Pack. Developed by the creators …
Read More »Apple rumoured to release 5nm GPUs by 2H 2021
Apple isn't just making its own CPUs now, it is working on GPUs for Macs too - utilising TSMC's 5nm process node.
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