This past week has been abuzz with rumours about the apparently upcoming RTX 40 Super graphics cards. The latest one comes from a known Nvidia leaker, who has revealed the expected specs for three RTX 40 Super models. These specs include the CUDA core specifications and probable GPU models for …
Read More »You’ll need a beefy PC to play Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora at max settings
Ubisoft has released the system requirements for its upcoming game, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and it looks like the game will require some hefty hardware to run at its best. The game will feature ray-traced global illumination, shadows, and reflections, and will be powered by the Snowdrop Engine. Players will …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 8040U mobile and 7000G desktop chips appear in leak
The terminology used for AMD's Ryzen 7000 mobile CPUs has been criticised for some time. The series combines several architectures into a single product line, including Zen2, Zen3+, Zen4, RDNA2, and RDNA3. A recent leak suggests that the Ryzen 8000 series will follow the same approach. The Ryzen 8000 APUs …
Read More »Asus ROG Ally now supports HYPR-RX and 1600×900 screen resolution
The ROG Ally has just received a handful of updates that bring multiple enhancements to the device. Besides numerous bug fixes, this update includes support for AMD's new HYPR-RX function, which significantly improves performance and reduces latency by enabling Super Resolution, Anti-Lag, and Boost technologies to work together. Moreover, it …
Read More »Radeon RX 7900 GRE graphics cards arrive in Europe
By now, you should be familiar with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE. Initially, this SKU was only available in China, with DIY sales restricted to the same market. However, system integrators from all over the world were able to offer these cards as part of a comprehensive system. This …
Read More »EA Sports WRC PC system requirements revealed
With just a few days before users can access EA Sports WRC, an essential question has been addressed. EA and Codemasters have finally revealed the system requirements for the PC version of the game, as well as the console performance targets. Overall, the PC system requirements look to be relatively …
Read More »AMD awaiting efficiency gains before releasing mobile APUs with chiplet design
Chiplet technology has been a success for AMD's Ryzen desktop processors. However, when it comes to laptops, the company is treading cautiously. During a recent media event in South Korea, AMD was asked about possibly incorporating chiplets into mainstream laptop APUs. As per AMD, that could happen someday, but only …
Read More »SK Hynix reportedly stops Kioxia and Western Digital merger
In recent months, we've heard persistent rumours that Western Digital and Kioxia were looking to merge, allowing both companies to join forces to challenge Samsung's position in the NAND market. However, according to a new report, SK Hynix, has opposed the merger and talks may have now come to an …
Read More »Intel Meteor Lake iGPU shown running Dying Light 2 with XeSS
At Intel Innovation last month, we had the chance to see an Intel Meteor Lake iGPU running Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Now in a more recent demo, Intel has showcased its new iGPU running a more recent and demanding game - Dying Light 2.
Read More »More evidence points to upcoming RTX 4080 Super
Following the recent rumours about the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super, the upcoming graphics card has now been spotted on the PCI ID repository, a website where users can add new entries based on their knowledge and leaked information. The recently added RTX 4080 Super entry was added by T4CFantasy, a GPU …
Read More »Intel Core i7-14700HX mobile CPU spotted over at PugetBench
Intel recently launched its new Raptor Lake-S CPUs for desktops. While the company is gearing up to launch its mobile platform Meteor Lake in December, it is also working on high-end gaming “HX” laptop chips based on Raptor Lake Refresh. A recent leak from the PugetBench website revealed a new …
Read More »Thermaltake reveals new white and matcha-green AIO CPU coolers
Thermaltake has announced the availability of new white and green variants of their TH V2 and TH V2 Ultra AIO CPU coolers. The TH120/240/280/360/420 V2 ARGB Sync and TH240/280/360/420 V2 Ultra ARGB AIO liquid coolers will get a Snow edition, and the TH280 V2 ARGB AIO will get a Matcha …
Read More »Sharkoon goes all-white for new REV300 chassis
Sharkoon has responded to customer demand by releasing a white version of their popular REV300 ATX chassis. This case features a 90-degree rotated mainboard design with a tempered glass panel on the right side. Additionally, the REV300 White comes equipped with seven pre-installed PWM RGB fans for good cooling and …
Read More »LGA1700-compatible CPU coolers will work with Intel Arrow Lake CPUs
Intel Arrow Lake is set to be the next major desktop platform from Intel and a new socket is expected to come along with it. Fortunately for those with current-gen compatible coolers, it looks like there will be the option to bring your CPU cooler forward to the next generation. …
Read More »Lexar introduces new Thor OC DDR5 and DDR4 kits
Lexar has been expanding its PC component lineup. The latest additions are the Thoc OC DDR5 and DDR4 memory, offering a solution whether you have a new high-end system or an older one needing a RAM upgrade. As the name suggests, the Lexar Thor OC DDR5 memory was inspired by …
Read More »Intel Application Optimization delivers impressive performance boost to 14th Gen CPUs
Intel's marketing material suggested Application Optimization (APO) could be a game changer for the blue team. According to early reports, it seems that wasn't too far off. Although it's not officially available, enthusiasts could test Intel's new CPU usage optimisation tool and share their experience online. Intel APO is a …
Read More »Hyte’s latest PC case comes with a 14.1-inch touchscreen
Hyte has launched another unique case to join its portfolio. The Y70 Touch doesn't just stand out with its aesthetics, but the 14.1-inch touch screen display in the centre enables new possibilities for custom PC builds. The latest addition to Hyte's trademark Y-Series cases is the new Hyte Y70 Touch, …
Read More »be quiet! launches Pure Wings 3 fans with extra blades
The be quiet! Pure Wings 3 fans have officially arrived. With a low minimum rpm and high top-end speed, and additional fan blades over the standard 7-blade fan design, the Pure Wings 3 looks to be a good choice for improving airflow. The Pure Wings 3 fan is available in …
Read More »Alienware unveils 360Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor at TwitchCon
Alienware is expanding its roster of OLED gaming monitors soon. At TwitchCon last week, the Dell-owned brand unveiled two new QD-OLED displays, including its first 360Hz monitor. According to Alienware (via TFTcentral), the spec sheets are still incomplete but we'll run with what we know so far. Starting with the …
Read More »Lords of the Fallen has sold 1 million copies so far
The Souls-like Lords of the Fallen has already sold over one million copies in its first 10 days on the market. Considering the mild reception it got, that's quite an achievement. The milestone was shared on social media and via a press release, which was accompanied by a “thank you” …
Read More »AMD to launch Ryzen 9 7940HX and 7840HX mobile CPUs later this year
The AMD Ryzen 7045HX series (aka Dragon Range) is a CPU family that blends desktop and mobile characteristics, using Raphael chips in a mobile package. These CPUs bring up to 16 Zen4 cores to gaming laptops, providing a considerable increase in multi-threading performance over the previous generation. Contrary to the …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4080 Super may get an increase to 20GB VRAM
Another source has joined in on the recent RTX 40 Super rumours. We've already heard that Nvidia is apparently planning Super variants of the RTX 4070, RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4080. It was previously claimed that the RTX 4070 Super would see a memory increase and it looks like …
Read More »8GHz Intel Core i9-14900KF runs Counter-Strike 2 at over 1300 FPS
One of Intel's primary marketing promises for the 14th Gen Core series was its overclocking capabilities. It didn't take long to prove that wasn't just marketing, as overlockers were quick to set a new 9.04 GHz world record for the fastest frequency ever reached on a consumer chip. Now, another …
Read More »Kioxia and Western Digital claimed to be nearing merger deal
In recent months, there have been rumours claiming that merger discussions are taking place between Kioxia and Western Digital. Now, it seems that we're nearing an official announcement. According to Kyodo News (via Tom's Hardware), Kioxia and Western Digital are on the verge of completing their merger, which might happen …
Read More »Yamaha collabs with Square Enix for Nier: Automata themed audio mixers
Yamaha recently announced two NieR:Automata-themed ZG01 gaming mixers. Note that the two sound mixers are based on the anime and not on the game, even if both share the same story but feature a slightly different art style. The limited-edition ZG01 gaming mixers will feature “NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a”-inspired designs across …
Read More »Intel Core 14th Gen desktop CPUs don’t support Thunderbolt 5
Intel released its first Core 14th Gen “Raptor Lake Refresh” desktop CPUs earlier this week. Initially, Intel announced that these CPUs would support Thunderbolt 5, the most recent version of the protocol. However, Intel has recently said that although certain 14th-generation processors will support Thunderbolt 5, this is not the …
Read More »Alan Wake II looks to be demanding – PC system requirements revealed
Alan Wake II is on the cusp of release. We already know that the game will be ambitious from a technical standpoint, as Remedy has implemented a range of ray-tracing and Path Tracing settings. It is also the second game to support DLSS 3.5, which features ray-reconstruction technology. Now, the full PC system requirements have been announced and it looks like we are in for a pretty demanding game.
Read More »Geometric Future’s latest case is compact but expandable
The Model 4 King Arthur is the newest collection from Geometric Future. Available in black and white, the new Model 4 case is a compact 35L case that can be expanded to increase hardware compatibility. The Model 4 features fine mesh panels, robust steel (1mm + 1.2mm), and a combined …
Read More »RTX 4070 Super may get an upgrade to 16GB VRAM
This week, rumours around a potential RTX 40 Super refresh came to light, pointing to an RTX 4080 Super, as well as Super versions of the RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4070. According to another source, the RTX 4070 Super may use the AD103 GPU and get a bump up …
Read More »AMD launches the Radeon RX 7900M high-end mobile GPU
AMD has unveiled the Radeon RX 7900M, its new flagship GPU designed for gaming laptops, marking the debut of the Navi 31 GPU in the mobile market. The first laptop to feature AMD's new mobile GPU is the Alienware m18 R1, with more to come in the months ahead. The …
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