Update: The Nvidia App is now out of beta and can be downloaded – HERE. In addition to all that Nvidia announced at its keynote at Computex 2024, the company also shared some of the features coming to the Nvidia App. These additions include support for AV1 video capture at 120 …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 is getting official modding support in September
Larian Studios has announced that Baldur's Gate 3 will soon get official mod support. A closed alpha is now available, and a closed beta test will follow in July. The official release will come with Patch 7, scheduled for September. Modding support on Baldur's Gate 3 for PC will be …
Read More »Leak claims new information on upcoming Nvidia ‘Blackwell’ GPUs
In recent months, there have been plenty of rumours floating around Nvidia and its next-generation graphics cards. The next major architecture is said to be called Blackwell, and the first GPUs based on it are said to be arriving later this year. According to one source who has revealed accurate …
Read More »Computex 2024: Nvidia launches new SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce program
Nvidia has introduced the SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card program, aimed at gamers interested in building compact systems with GeForce RTX 40 graphics cards. This initiative involves collaboration with various industry players, such as board partners, case manufacturers, power supply providers, and other component designers, to meet specific criteria. The program …
Read More »Computex 2024: Asus officially announces the new ROG Ally X
Just as promised, Asus officially unveiled the ROG Ally X this week, coinciding with Computex. Priced at $799, the new version of the ROG Ally packs some minor but notable improvements, including more RAM, expanded storage, a larger battery and design refinements. One of the highlights of the ROG Ally …
Read More »Gigabyte confirms new 800-series chipsets and Ryzen 9000 line-up
A recent leak has shed some light on upcoming AMD motherboards and CPUs. Besides confirming the rumours that AMD would skip the 700-series naming for its next-generation motherboards, it also showed the initial line-up of Ryzen 9000 series processors. The Gigabyte presentation shared by @wxnod shows that the Gigabyte X870 Aorus …
Read More »AMD, Intel, Google, Microsoft and Meta collaborate to create alternative to Nvidia NVLink
Nvidia NVLink technology has been a game-changer in enabling high-speed communication between GPUs and CPUs since its debut in 2014. Surpassing traditional connection standards that have become inadequate for today's high-performance accelerators, it started off being used in gaming GPUs. That's not the case anymore, as Nvidia has removed the …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9000 series specs leak ahead of Computex
AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9000 series, featuring Zen 5 cores, is set to debut at Computex. Leaked information from a press event has unveiled four models belonging to the upcoming series, as well as two Ryzen 5000XT CPUs. As per the image shared by CodeCommando, the top-tier offering, the Ryzen 9 …
Read More »Zotac Zone handheld PC specs leak
The Zotac Zone has been teased over the last few days, but the company hasn't revealed the full technical specs for the upcoming handheld yet. The official reveal will be happening at Computex next week. However, a recent leak has revealed what we can expect ahead of time. The leak …
Read More »Lian Li SUP01 tries to reinvent case layout by front-mounting the GPU
Lian Li is trying to invent a new PC case layout. This time, it's with the SUP01, which, similar to the Thermaltake CTE cases, moves the GPU to the front to act as an intake. The SUP01 is a 45-litre case with a small footprint that doesn't sacrifice high-end hardware …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 5090 will reportedly pack 28GB of VRAM and a 448-bit memory bus
According to new rumours, the upcoming flagship Blackwell graphics card, the RTX 5090, is rumoured to sport a 448-bit memory bus, a deviation from the initial speculation that it would feature a 512-bit memory bus. This suggests a potential shift in the memory configuration initially anticipated for the GPU. The …
Read More »DirectSR API is now available to easily implement support for DLSS, FSR and XeSS
The DirectSR API has been integrated into the Agility Software Development Kit 1.714.0-preview, allowing developers to integrate various Super Resolution technologies into their games more easily. By consolidating technologies such as FSR, DLSS, and XeSS, DirectSR provides developers with a streamlined solution for implementation. GPU hardware providers have been at …
Read More »AOC’s new 280Hz monitor will go for under £200
AOC has recently unveiled its latest gaming monitor, the AOC Gaming 27G2ZN3/BK, featuring a 27-inch Fast VA panel. For less than £200, you'll get a fast gaming display, offering 1080p resolution at up to 280Hz. Notably, the monitor's standout feature is its 280Hz refresh rate. It supports a native 1080p …
Read More »Hyte announces new Thicc AIO coolers with colourful RGB CPU blocks
Hyte has just unveiled its latest PC cooling products, the highlight of which is its first 360mm AIO CPU cooler, the Thicc Q80 Trio. Alongside it, Hyte has introduced the Thicc P60 Duo, a more affordable 240mm AIO liquid cooler, and a new line of Thicc FP12 fans. The Thicc …
Read More »Zalman unveils new pillarless P50 DS ATX case in black and white
Zalman has unveiled the P50 DS, a new mid-tower case designed to support motherboards with reverse-side connections from the Asus BTF and MSI Project Zero ecosystems. This case is available in two colours (black and white) and features a pillarless design (front-left corner), offering a panoramic view of your build. …
Read More »New AMD Ryzen desktop processors reportedly coming in July
A recent report originating from Chiphell claims that AMD is working on four distinct desktop Zen 5 CPU models with different core configurations. Moreover, the same report also refers to the release date of these four CPUs, pointing to a launch in July. According to wjm47196 (via VideoCardz), the initial …
Read More »Cherry Xtrfy launches new ‘Ngale’ gaming and streaming microphones
Cherry Xtrfy is set to launch the Ngale microphone line for gamers, broadcasters, and content creators. The Ngale X and Ngale R are the first microphones to be introduced under the Cherry Xtrfy brand, marking the company's expansion in the peripheral market. The Ngale R stands out not only for …
Read More »A Lenovo Legion Go “Lite” might be in the works
Lenovo is gearing up to unveil a “Lite” version of the Legion Go. In contrast to the ROG Ally X, which is expected to be more powerful and more expensive, the upcoming Legion Go Lite should offer a more budget-friendly option, possibly featuring a less powerful AMD CPU. The Legion …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Strix Point APUs could release as soon as August
An Aoostar representative might have revealed the release month for the AMD Strix Point CPUs. When asked about the release of its next-gen Ryzen PC, the company's employee answered that it was estimated to be released in October, but bigger OEMs would get them sooner, pointing to August. As noted …
Read More »Thermalright’s Burst Assassin 120 Evo Dark offers efficient cooling in a compact form
Thermalright has recently unveiled the Burst Assassin 120 Evo Dark, a single-tower CPU cooler featuring a dual-fan configuration. This cooler promises to deliver efficient cooling performance without encroaching on valuable space or interfering with memory slots. The cooler has a slim, blacked-out heatsink to minimise potential conflicts with adjacent memory …
Read More »Nvidia’s upcoming AI CPU will reportedly use ARM Cortex X5 cores and a Blackwell GPU
New rumours about Nvidia's upcoming AI processor specifications have come to our attention. It has been claimed that the AI SoC will use ARM cores, a Blackwell GPU, and LPDDR6 memory. However, conflicting information about the process node leaves us wondering if TSMC or Intel will manufacture it. ARM is …
Read More »AMD FSR 3 with frame generation now works on consoles
There have been a few Xbox Series X/S and PS5 titles that support AMD's FSR 2 upscaling to improve performance. Now, console gamers can utilise the latest version, FSR 3, complete with Frame Generation technology for a frame rate boost.
Read More »AMD to launch Radeon RX 7650M XT GPU
AMD might launch a new Radeon laptop GPU, the RX 7650M XT. The rumour originates from Aoostar's Discord server, where a Chinese PC manufacturer representative said the company would launch a new external GPU based on the unannounced Radeon mobile GPU. As reported by VideoCardz, Aoostar also hinted at revealing …
Read More »G.Skill’s Trident Z5 memory gets the Royal treatment
G.Skill's ‘Royal' series memory offered striking aesthetics and high-speeds during the DDR4 generation. We've yet to see new Trident Royal DDR5 memory, but that is changing soon. G.Skill has now unveiled Trident Z5 Royal memory kits for the first time, bringing the striking, jewel-encrusted design to a new generation. Trident …
Read More »AMD Strix Point APUs may launch under ‘Ryzen AI’ branding
Following the old AMD naming logic, the upcoming AMD Strix Point APUs were thought to be launching as the ‘Ryzen 8000' series. However, new reports claim that these upcoming chips will actually launch under AMD's new ‘Ryzen AI' branding instead. Contrary to what we thought up to now, it seems …
Read More »InWin adds Mod-II and Mod-III ITX cases to the ModFree series
InWin has introduced the ModFree Mini, the latest addition to the ModFree ecosystem. More than a mere add-on component, the ModFree Mini offers users the flexibility to build a standalone SFF PC or integrate it with a full ATX ModFree system for a multi-system solution. With the Mod-II and the …
Read More »AMD Navi 44 and Navi 48 RDNA 4 GPUs confirmed through ROCm update
AMD has yet to say much about its next-generation GPU plans but there have been plenty of rumours floating around. Currently, RDNA 4 is set to launch with two main GPUs – Navi 44 and Navi 48. Now, recent datamining through Linux drivers has shown exactly that. X user Kepler_L2 …
Read More »Asus ROG Ally X specs leak
The specifications for the ROG Ally X have finally been revealed, ending the speculation. Even if not official, a recent leak shows that the upcoming handheld will retain the same APU, screen, and aesthetics but will come in black. The leak is from VideoCardz. In terms of design, adjustments have …
Read More »AMD Anti-Lag 2 debuts in Counter-Strike 2
Months ago, Anti-Lag+ had to be disabled in online multiplayer games like Counter-Strike 2 due to the technology leading to false anti-cheat flags and player bans. Now, Anti-Lag has been reworked with Anti-Lag 2, which has now debuted in Counter-Strike 2 and should be friendly to use with other online …
Read More »AOC’s latest monitor delivers QHD/100Hz gaming on a budget
AOC recently unveiled the latest addition to its monitor line-up, the new Q27B3CF2. This value-focused QHD monitor, with its 27-inch display, is designed for both home and workplace environments, with some gaming potential hidden away in there thanks to its 100Hz refresh rate. The AOC Q27B3CF2's IPS panel has a …
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