Memory technology is advancing rapidly, and Micron is at the forefront of these developments. The company has big plans for the next few years, with a roadmap that includes new products like HBM4E and GDDR7 memory and 256GB RAM with MR DIMM designs. These innovations will provide a significant boost to gaming and data centre applications...
Read More »Seasonic extends Vertex PSU warranty from 10 to 12 years
Seasonic has always set a high standard for power supply warranties, often offering ten years of coverage for customers. Seasonic is pushing the bar again this week, extending the warranty of all Vertex series power supplies to 12 years. The Vertex line of power supplies is Seasonic's first ATX 3.0 …
Read More »Corsair unveils K70 Core SE mechanical keyboard alongside three new sets of PBT dye-sublimated keycaps
Corsair has a new version of the K70 keyboard on the way. The new K70 Core SE is launching this month, with a unique white, silver and yellow colour scheme, while retaining all the features we rated in our recent review of the standard model. What sets the K70 Core …
Read More »Zalman unveils new CNPS13X Black CPU air cooler with reverse direct-touch heatpipes
Zalman has unveiled the new CNPS13X Black tower CPU cooler. The company has a lengthy series of side-flow tower coolers, but this is one of the first with a modern look and stylish top plate. The CNPS13X Black CPU air cooler has a standard aluminium fin-stack tower heatsink skewed slightly …
Read More »14th Gen Core i9 CPUs need less voltage to reach maximum frequency
The new Intel Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs are on the way for desktop enthusiasts. While these new 14th Gen processors use the same architecture as 13th Gen, improvements and optimisations to design have led to improvements in the final product. One such improvement is lower voltages to reach maximum speeds. …
Read More »3DMark reveals new cross-platform Steel Nomad benchmark
Following 3DMark's recent 25th anniversary, the most popular graphics benchmark suite is now getting a new addition to its portfolio. Named Steel Nomad, this new benchmark aims to replace Time Spy as the new go-to cross-platform graphics benchmark. Time Spy is a popular non-raytracing benchmark with over 48 million submissions, …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs will reportedly use Zen 4c CPU cores and RDNA 3 integrated graphics
It looks like AMD might skip the desktop Ryzen 7000G altogether. As per the latest reports, AMD will jump straight to the Ryzen 8000G series, which, according to AMD's naming structure, suggests the upcoming desktop APUs will come out in 2024. According to HKEPC (via VideoCardz), the Phoenix silicon based …
Read More »MSI is now giving away Like a Dragon Gaiden with select motherboards
From November 9th to December 9th, you'll get a free game code for Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name with the purchase of an MSI Z790 MAX series motherboard. If you are planning a system upgrade in the near future, you may be able to take …
Read More »Intel halts development of Cryo Cooling technology
A few years ago, Intel started developing a sub-zero CPU cooling technology for 10th Gen desktop processors named Cryo Cooling. This technology, used on a few products like the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero, was supported up to the 13th Gen processors, but that's where it stops. As of now, …
Read More »Lofree taps into PC nostalgia with new Block 98 mechanical keyboard with TTC POM switches
Lofree has recently launched its latest creation, the Block 98 wireless mechanical keyboard. The keyboard is a perfect combination of classic aesthetics and cutting-edge technology, inspired by the design philosophy of ‘Less is More' and the iconic Braun elements. The keyboard's design draws inspiration from the legendary Braun design ethos, …
Read More »AOC’s latest monitors offer 4K, HDR and high refresh rates
AOC is back with a new round of improved UHD gaming monitors. The new AOC Gaming U27G3X/BK and U32G3X/BK pair Ultra HD resolution and low response times with high refresh rates and HDR for a premium gaming experience. The U27G3X/BK is the smaller of the two monitors, with a 27-inch …
Read More »Razer upgrades its gaming mice with 8000Hz polling rate
Razer has announced that it is introducing support for a true 8000Hz wireless polling to a broader selection of its gaming mice. That includes bringing the feature to the Viper V2 Pro, DeathAdder V3 Pro, Cobra Pro, Basilisk V3 Pro, and Viper V3 HyperSpeed mice. Gaming mice have had a …
Read More »HyperX launches new Clutch Gladiate Xbox RGB controller
HyperX has released the Clutch Gladiate RGB gaming controller, a new input device designed for Xbox and PC. With its transparent design, the Clutch Gladiate RGB offers next-level customisation options through full-body RGB lighting. The controller features six RGB panels that provide three lighting effects, five brightness levels, and seven …
Read More »Nvidia rumoured to be launching RTX 40 Super graphics cards at CES
Although there are no significant graphics card releases expected for this year, recent leaks suggest that Nvidia is working on an RTX 40 Super refresh. Now, one prominent leaker is claiming that these new GPUs will be revealed at CES in early January. According to kopite7kimi, Nvidia might choose CES …
Read More »Corsair expands iCUE Link-compatible liquid cooling components with new blocks and pump/res combos
The Corsair iCUE Link was envisioned as an all-accompanying liquid-cooling ecosystem to improve and simplify the building of custom liquid cooling loops. Today, Corsair is expanding the line-up of supported components with the new iCUE Link XD5 RGB Elite LCD pump/reservoir combo and iCUE Link XG7 RGB 40-Series GPU water blocks, …
Read More »The AMD Radeon RX 7900M may outperform the Nvidia RTX 4080 laptop GPU
Although AMD announced the Radeon RX 7900M months ago, we are only now seeing the first laptops featuring AMD's new mobile GPU. While we've seen ‘official' benchmarks already, we are now starting to see independent third-party benchmark results, putting the RX 7900M up against the competition. Using an Alienware M18, …
Read More »AMD FSR 2.2 finally arrives in Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3 has made a great debut this year, being regarded as one of the best games released so far. To our surprise, at launch, Baldur's Gate 3 only had support for DLSS 2 and FSR 1.0. Fortunately, the developer is now addressing this issue, adding FSR 2.2 support …
Read More »PlayStation 5 Slim teardown shows what’s new on the redesigned console
The PlayStation 5 has recently been updated with a new design, commonly called the “Slim” version. This new version is smaller and lighter, and is gradually replacing the original version. The external differences between the new and older models are pretty obvious. However, it's unclear what has changed on the …
Read More »Leak details Intel Xeon W-2500 HEDT CPU specs
A new leak claims to show Intel's full line-up of upcoming W-2500 HEDT CPUs, otherwise known as the Sapphire Rapids Refresh. It looks like we'll be seeing seven new processors to start with, each with core count and cache upgrades over their predecessors. As per the table shared by @yuuki_ans, …
Read More »Galax RTX 4090 20th Anniversary Edition is the first graphics card to feature an HDMI retimer chip
The upcoming Galax RTX 4090 20th Anniversary Edition graphics card is one of a kind. Featuring an HDMI retimer chip, which enhances long-distance HDMI connections, it's the first desktop graphics card to feature such a component. HD retimer chips ensure that high-bandwidth connections can function properly by removing jitter and …
Read More »ViewSonic launches three new Omni gaming monitors with SuperClear IPS panels
ViewSonic is expanding its Omni monitor lineup with three new models – the VX3219-2K-PRO-2, VX2758A-2K-PRO-2, and VX2779-HD-PRO. The three monitors are pretty different from each other, offering a spec to suit a range of budgets. ViewSonic's new VX3219-2K-PRO-2 features a 31.5-inch SuperClear IPS QHD display with a static contrast ratio …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 40 Super graphics cards may have the same TDP as standard models
There's some new information about the supposedly upcoming Nvidia RTX 40 Super series GPUs. According to recent rumours about the RTX 40 Super series cards, the new models may not have the same power requirements as the standard models. Based on Kopite7kimi's claims, the power consumption figures for the RTX …
Read More »Intel Core i7-14700HX to have 20 cores and 5.4GHz boost clock speed
We've got additional information on the upcoming Intel Core i7-14700HX thanks to a new benchmark entry. Besides getting its exact core and thread count, we have learned that the new Raptor Lake Refresh mobile chip will boost up to 5.4GHz. According to the Geekbench 6 entry shared by @Benchleaks, the …
Read More »be quiet! unveils new airflow-oriented Dark Base 701 PC case
We've been impressed by plenty of be quiet! cases in recent years and the company aims to keep that trend going with its new Dark Base 701 chassis. The new case features a complete mesh top and front, along with three Silent Wings 4 fans to keep your PC running …
Read More »AMD roadmap leak points to first Zen 5 processors in mid-2024
A fresh roadmap leak has arrived, claiming to show AMD's plans for Zen 5 as we approach the new year. According to the leak, we should see the first Zen 5 processors in mid-2024, as well as new APUs with beefier integrated graphics. AMD's roadmap, shared by Moore's Laws Is …
Read More »Adata unveils its first USB4 External SSD with impressive speeds
The Adata SE920, first mentioned two years ago, has finally been released as the company's first USB4 external SSD. Although it is hitting the market with somewhat lower specifications, it competes with even the fastest external SSDs available, with transfer rates of up to 3,800MB/s. To take full advantage of …
Read More »Klevv updates its DDR5 memory lineup with 48GB and 64GB memory kits
Klevv is adding more capacity options to its DDR5 memory line-up, including its first 48GB kits and new 64GB capacity options, with or without RGB lighting and with speeds all the way up to 8,000MHz. Klevv's DDR5 memory selection now includes a range of high-capacity and non-binary options, providing consumers …
Read More »SilverStone introduces the Argon V140 ARGB CPU cooler
SilverStone is expanding its CPU cooler lineup with the addition of the Argon V140 ARGB tower cooler. The new SilverStone cooler is compatible with various Intel and AMD sockets. The SilverStone Argon V140 ARGB CPU cooler will keep your CPU cool and quiet thanks to its 140mm ARGB fan and …
Read More »Sharkoon’s new mechanical gaming keyboard is perfect for those on a budget
Sharkoon has recently announced the new Skiller SGK20 mechanical gaming keyboard. Combining a good feature set with an affordable price tag, the Sharkoon SGK20 has everything you need from a gaming keyboard. Standing out from the other Sharkoon keyboards, the Skiller SGK20 features a complete 3-block layout with 105 keys. …
Read More »MSI will give you a free dual-monitor arm if you buy two monitors
MSI has an ongoing campaign where you can get a dual monitor arm for free. For a limited time only, when you purchase two MSI-eligible 27-inch monitors, you'll receive a complimentary dual monitor arm for your new monitors. The Double Your Vision, Amplify Your Delight campaign runs for products acquired …
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