AMD is gearing up to launch its first Zen 5-based desktop CPUs later this month. As far as we know, the first batch of processors will only consist of the Ryzen 9000 series, which is known to have the same core count as their Ryzen 7000 equivalents. The Ryzen 9000X3D …
Read More »Intel Battlemage graphics cards reportedly based on TSMC’s N4 node
Intel's next-generation Arc Xe2 discrete GPUs, featuring the "Battlemage" graphics architecture, are reportedly set to be manufactured using TSMC's 4nm EUV foundry node. This move represents a significant leap from Intel's previous Arc "Alchemist" series, which uses the TSMC 6nm DUV technology...
Read More »Asus officially launches its first ROG NUC with up to Core Ultra 9 and RTX 40 graphics
Asus has entered the NUC market with the launch of the ROG NUC, a small but powerful gaming PC. The new ROG NUCs are based on Intel's Core Ultra 100H series and Nvidia RTX 40 gaming laptop GPUs, offering plenty of power to play your favourite games in a compact …
Read More »Gigabyte’s latest monitor offers affordable 4K gaming at 160Hz
This week, Gigabyte introduces the M27UA: a new 27-inch gaming monitor with a 4K resolution and high refresh rate. This sleek monitor is equipped with a SuperSpeed IPS panel, an adjustable stand, and plenty of connectivity options to meet your needs. The SuperSpeed IPS panel used by the Gigabyte M27UA …
Read More »Beyerdynamic’s latest headphones take aim at gamers
Beyerdynamic has recently unveiled the latest iteration of the MMX 300. Made in Germany, the new MMX 300 Pro comes with the proven Stellar.45 drivers, a condenser microphone, and velour earpads. The MMX 300 Pro's closed-back design is powered by the same drivers found in Beyerdynamic's studio headphones. With enhanced …
Read More »Intel discontinues the Core i9-12900KS and last 14nm desktop CPUs
Intel's 14nm era is about to end. The remaining 14nm desktop CPUs from the blue team, which mostly consist of 10th Gen Core non-K CPUs, will soon be discontinued. Moreover, Intel is also discontinuing the 12th Gen Core flagship processor, the Core i9-12900KS. Intel's Core i9-12900KS was once the fastest …
Read More »Phanteks debuts Polar ST4 and ST5 CPU coolers
Phanteks is returning to the air cooler market with two new single-tower CPU air coolers – the Polar ST4 and Polar ST5. Although both coolers are very similar, some key differences make them stand apart: the top cover on the heatsink, colour, and heatpipe count. The Polar ST5 is a …
Read More »Intel 800-series motherboard details leak ahead of release
The comprehensive details of Intel's upcoming 800-series chipsets have been leaked. While we've previously had insight into what the Z890 chipset will offer, information regarding the other SKUs was difficult to find. According to the new leak doing the rounds, the H870 chipset will be omitted from the line-up, leaving …
Read More »Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot has sold 8 million copies worldwide
Bandai Namco recently announced that Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot has surpassed eight million copies sold worldwide. The development teams have teased upcoming content for the game to celebrate the milestone. Although Bandai Namco is now more focused on launching the new Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero (launching October 11th), Dragon Ball …
Read More »Thermalright aims to impress with its white Peerless Assassin 140 dual-tower cooler
Following the Peerless Assassin 140 announcement at Computex 2024, Thermalright has published the product page of its upcoming dual-tower CPU cooler and shared more details about it. Thermalright's latest offering, the PeerlessAssassin 140 CPU White cooler, introduces a clever design that prioritizes RAM compatibility without compromising performance. Although it's named …
Read More »Modded RTX 4090 gains 13% performance boost thanks to 26 Gbps GDDR6X memory alone
The TecLab team has been hard at work on an intriguing new project they've dubbed RTX 4090 Super. By heavily modding and overclocking an RTX 4090, the team improved the card's performance by about 39%. The two most interesting upgrades/mods done by Teclab (via Wccftech) are probably the integration of …
Read More »Noctua unveils 2nd Gen NH-D15 CPU cooler
Noctua has finally unveiled its highly anticipated NH-D15 G2 next-generation flagship CPU cooler along with the NF-A14x25r G2 round-frame 140mm fans. These new G2 models are designed to build upon the success of their predecessors by incorporating various improvements to enhance cooling performance. The NH-D15 G2 represents a significant upgrade …
Read More »AMD will introduce its own curve optimiser for Ryzen 9000 CPUs
Yuri “1usmus” Bubliy, the developer behind popular programs like ClockTuner for Ryzen and Project Hydra, has revealed AMD's upcoming Curve Optimizer feature ahead of the release of the Ryzen 9000 series. This new feature is named Curve Shaper and promises to prevent CPUs from needlessly boosting clock frequencies. According to …
Read More »MSI expands QD-OLED monitor range with new 27-inch and 34-inch 240Hz displays
MSI's first QD-OLED monitor of 2024 impressed us greatly in our review. Now, new 27-inch and 34-inch QD-OLED displays are joining the line-up, each with an esports-ready 240Hz refresh rate.
Read More »Leaked Intel presentation photo shows new details for upcoming 800-series chipset
Intel is gearing up to showcase its future LGA-1851 platform through a series of events for distributors and board partners. These activities are designed to set the stage for releasing the company's 800-series motherboards, including the Z890 chipset unveiled at Computex. The technical diagram shared on Chiphell (via HXL) confirms …
Read More »Nintendo plans to stop Switch 2 scalpers by making enough consoles to meet demand
Nintendo is already working to prevent scalpers from targeting its upcoming next-gen console. Speaking with shareholders, the company's president expressed confidence that it will avoid the supply shortages seen during the Switch's run, making it more difficult for scalpers to take advantage. According to VGC, Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, assured …
Read More »Gigabyte unveils upgraded 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor with faster refresh rates
Gigabyte is set to launch an upgraded version of its 34-inch G34WQC curved gaming monitor. The new G34WQCP has the same resolution, curvature, and aspect ratio but comes with a bump in the refresh rate, so those picking up the newer version can expect even smoother gameplay. The new G34WQCP …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9000X3D will reportedly support manual CPU overclocking
As the launch date of the Ryzen 9000 series draws near, new details about the Zen 5 desktop CPUs are surfacing. According to a recent report, the Ryzen 9000X3D series processors will offer full CPU overclocking capabilities, marking a significant shift from its predecessors. Unlike the Ryzen 5000X3D and Ryzen …
Read More »Retailer lists AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs starting at €310
A Slovenian retailer has started offering preorders for AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9000 CPUs. While the CPUs won't start shipping until at least August 2nd, these early listings give us an idea of how much these new processors will cost in Europe. According to the retailer (via VideoCardz), the flagship 16-core …
Read More »A third Intel Arc Battlemage GPU emerges with 32 Xe2-Cores
A new Intel Arc Battlemage GPU, codenamed G31, has been found on the company's website. Although we had already heard about a G31 GPU, we didn't know much about it besides the name. That has now changed, as we've learned what package it will use and how many Xe2-cores it …
Read More »AMD Ryzen AI 300 launch date apparently “pushed” to July 28th
After AMD officially announced the Ryzen AI 300 series back at Computex 2024, various reports claimed the new mobile APU series would debut on July 15th. However, that seems to have changed as new reports and listings suggest AMD has 'pushed' the release of the first devices powered by these APUs to July 28th...
Read More »FromSoftware suggests Elden Ring perf issues could be down to… mouse software?
FromSoftware has cautioned players experiencing performance issues while playing Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, suggesting that the culprit may be related to third-party computer mouse software running in the background… The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, which launched to critical acclaim on June 21st, has unfortunately been marred …
Read More »Lian Li aims for nearly tubeless aesthetic with HydroShift LCD AIO series
Lian Li has launched its new line of HydroShift AIOs, first introduced at Computex 2024. Featuring a “tubeless” design, the HydroShift AIOs come in three variants: HydroShift S, HydroShift R, and HydroShift TL. All models pack a 2.88″ LCD on the pump block, customisable through L-Connect 3. The HydroShift 360S, …
Read More »Early Intel Core Ultra 200V iGPU benchmarks show it matching Radeon 890M
More benchmarks for Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake CPUs are slowly trickling out ahead of launch. The new data gives us the first glimpse of the integrated Xe2 graphics performance, which apparently matches the AMD Radeon 890M that will power the upcoming Ryzen AI 9 HX370. Designed for low-power devices like …
Read More »MSI launches new BIOS updates with AGESA 1.2.0.0 for 600-series motherboards
MSI has released new BIOS updates for various 600-series motherboards, introducing the AGESA Combo PI-1.2.0.0 microcode for its AMD X670E, X670, B650, and A620 motherboards. These updates aim to address multiple critical issues, improve system stability, and introduce new features. These new updates bring various bug fixes and improvements to …
Read More »MSI MAG QD-OLED monitors will get firmware updates after all
MSI faced some controversy recently over the lack of firmware update support for its MAG QD-OLED monitors, when its MPG series screens have already received significant enhancements with the latest firmware. Following consumer feedback and demand, MSI has now taken steps to address this concern, announcing that firmware updates will …
Read More »Intel “Lunar Lake” Core Ultra 7 268V CPU shows up on Geekbench
Intel's Core Ultra 200 CPU family debut is just around the corner, slated for release as early as September. This series is geared towards low-power mobile devices and is expected to be Copilot+ ready due to its AI performance. However, CPU and GPU performance are still important and fortunately, a …
Read More »Microsoft patent sheds light on unreleased ‘Keystone’ streaming device
A recently found patent has shed light on Microsoft's cancelled Xbox streaming device codenamed ‘Keystone'. The device, originally unveiled in 2021, was designed to enable users to stream Xbox games to TVs or monitors without needing a console. However, it was reportedly put on the back burner after Microsoft struggled …
Read More »Capcom’s original Dead Rising is getting a new remaster
Dead Rising stands out as a timeless gem, transforming the tired concept of zombies in a shopping mall into a unique survival game that captures the madcap fun of improvising weapons and capturing undead mayhem on film. The original 2006 release, which broke new ground by bringing the living dead …
Read More »Logitech G introduces G515 Lightspeed TKL with low-profile switches
Logitech G has just unveiled the G515 TKL series of gaming keyboards. These boards are packed with features, all housed in a sleek, low-profile design and compact form factor designed to free up desk space. Available with linear or tactile low-profile switches, both options offer reduced travel distance compared to …
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