Samsung is gearing up for a major showing at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, with plans to unveil advancements in memory technology tailored for the AI era. The company has confirmed it will showcase its next-generation LPDDR6 RAM and a compact, AI-optimised PCIe Gen5 SSD, the PM9E1. The new LPDDR6 …

When Halo Infinite was first planned, 343 Industries had ambitions of keeping the game going for a decade. When the game ultimately failed to win over a significant number of fans at launch, those plans changed. Now, 343 Industries has been broken down and rebuilt as Halo Studios, and the …

Over the past few generations, Nvidia has opted to extend the life cycle of its graphics cards with a ‘Super' branded refresh. Many have expected to see an RTX 50 Super refresh eventually but so far, rumours have been conflicting. Days after a claim was made that the mid-gen refresh …

MSI has secured five honoree awards ahead of CES 2026, including a “Best of Innovation” award for its GeForce RTX 5080 16G Expert graphics card. The annual competition run by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has awarded the RTX 5080 16G Expert graphics card with the maximum honor in its …

Lian Li has unveiled its latest series of AIO liquid coolers, the HydroShift II LCD-S. Building on previous designs that attempt to conceal tubing runs for a cleaner aesthetic, this new iteration introduces a detachable 3.4-inch IPS display that connects via magnetic pogo pins. This design enables builders to install …

Asus has launched the Prime AP303, a new 44-liter mid-tower chassis designed to house mainstream and high-end builds. The case is available in black or white and offers builders a choice between tempered glass or mesh side panels. The case uses a front-mounted PSU layout, supporting ATX units up to …

MSI has introduced a new tool for managing RGB lighting, dubbed Portal X. This web-based platform eliminates the need for a locally installed software suite, such as MSI Center. The company is positioning this as a fast and straightforward solution for users who want to configure their lighting without having …

Sharkoon has revealed its latest chassis, the Elite Shark CM100, a micro-ATX case designed to showcase high-end hardware. The case's main feature is its display-oriented design, which utilizes continuous glass panels on both the front and sides, providing a 270-degree view of the interior components. Despite the large glass surfaces, …

Fractal Design has launched its new Ion 3 Gold power supplies. These new units are built to the ATX12V 3.1 standard, ensuring compliance with modern power excursion demands and native support for the latest graphics cards. The new Ion 3 Gold series is fully modular and comes equipped with a 16-pin …

A new AMD APU has been spotted in the PassMark database, the Ryzen AI Max+ 388. Moreover, mentions of a Ryzen AI Max+ 392 have also been brought up. These SKUs are pretty interesting, as they appear to fill a gap in the “Strix Halo” lineup, offering 40-CU integrated graphics …

New details on Intel's upcoming Panther Lake mobile processors have surfaced, appearing to walk back some of the higher clock speed expectations. According to a comprehensive SKU list from a leaker, the flagship chip will top out at a 5.1 GHz boost. The list of SKUs shared by Jaykihn (via …

Cooler Master has unveiled the Qube 540, a new 40L compact case with a heavy focus on builder flexibility. Following the geometric design of the Qube series, this new model is designed to be built in either a vertical or horizontal orientation, giving builders more choice when piecing together their …

Mchose has launched its latest mechanical keyboard, the Ace 68 Turbo, targeting the competitive gaming market. The new model is built around Hall-effect magnetic switches and features a dual-chip architecture. The keyboard has an MSRP of $119, but it is currently available for a promotional launch price.  The Ace 68 …

NZXT has announced its entry into the premium fan market with the introduction of the Performance series. The new models include the F120X, F140X, F240X, F280X, and F360X, all featuring a single-frame design, Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) construction, and RGB lighting. The frame and blades of each fan are constructed …

AOC's potential 2026 AGON monitor lineup has been leaked, showing some promising upcoming monitors. Out of the four monitors in the roadmap, the most significant reveal is a prototype 27-inch monitor apparently capable of a 1000Hz refresh rate. Based on VisionTang data shared by ITHome (via Guru3D), this prototype reportedly achieves …

Voting for the “Ultimate Game of the Year” category at the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 is now open to the public. The annual awards ceremony is scheduled for November 20th, but the public vote for its main prize is running now. Voters can select up to three titles from a …

SK Hynix unveiled its latest memory roadmap at the AI Summit 2025, and for PC builders, the main takeaway is this: don't hold your breath for DDR6. According to the timeline, the new RAM standard isn't expected to be a significant factor for mainstream PCs until around 2030.  SK Hynix's …

Intel's “Game Days” promotion, which wrapped up in late October, has already been replaced, though you could be forgiven for not noticing. Intel hasn't made any formal announcements, but new game packages spotted on retailers like Newegg indicate that the blue team is already underway with a new promotion. While …

The October 2025 Steam hardware and software survey shows that Linux gamers have surpassed the 3% threshold for the first time, while Windows' share dropped by almost 1%. According to the new data, Linux user share rose by 0.41% to hit 3.05%. This growth comes at the expense of Windows, …

It appears Embark Studios is facing a classic case of success-induced server strain. This weekend, Arc Raiders saw its concurrent player count on Steam explode, rocketing past an all-time high of over 350,000 players. While this is a massive milestone for the extraction shooter, the victory wasn't achieved without its …

AMD is partially reversing course after a recent announcement that it would move RDNA 1- and RDNA 2-based GPUs into “maintenance mode”, halting the development of game-ready drivers for these cards. Following significant backlash from the PC gaming community, the company has clarified that game optimisations for these cards will …

Epomaker is expanding its line of ergonomic keyboards, targeting users looking to reduce the physical strain associated with traditional single-piece boards. The company has launched the new Epomaker Split70. Like the existing 65% Split65, the new model is built around a true split design, allowing users to position the two …

Krafton, the developer behind PUBG: Battlegrounds, has unveiled its new AI-driven companion, ‘PUBG Ally', at Nvidia's “GeForce Gamer Festival” in Seoul. Krafton is labelling it a ‘Co-Playable Character' (CPC), designed to interact and collaborate with live players, going well beyond what you would expect from your typical NPC. The system …

Razer has announced a partnership with Valve for a new line-up of Counter-Strike 2-branded peripherals. The collection features the iconic and highly sought-after Dragon Lore AWP skin, which is applied to five of Razer's esports-focused products. This collaboration is primarily an aesthetic overhaul, wrapping the distinct yellow and orange design …

While the graphics performance of Intel's upcoming “Panther Lake” mobile CPUs has been the subject of much speculation, we now have our first look at the platform's CPU capabilities. Laptopreview (via VideoCardz) has shared a set of Cinebench R23 multi-core benchmarks for two of the new Core Ultra 300 series …

AMD's latest WHQL driver, Adrenalin Edition 25.10.2, is a major one, though not only for the reasons you might think. While the new driver delivers Game Ready optimisations for Battlefield 6 and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, its release notes contain a hard-hitting announcement: AMD is officially moving its …

If you've ever stared at a wall of TVs trying to justify the massive price jump to 8K, a new study from the University of Cambridge and Meta Reality Labs suggests you can probably save your money. The research, just published in the journal Nature, digs into the practical limits …

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build that aims to take some of the guesswork out of diagnosing system instability. The new Proactive Memory Diagnostics tool automatically detects potential memory-related issues after a crash and prompts the user to run a quick …

Creative, the legendary name behind the original Sound Blaster that gave PCs their voice back in the 90s, is looking to revolutionise PC audio once again. The company has just announced Sound Blaster Re:Imagine, a next-generation modular audio platform launching via Kickstarter. The Sound Blaster Re:Imagine is a high-fidelity audio …

Alexey “Unwinder” Nicolaychuk is back at work on MSI Afterburner, with the first beta of version 4.6.7 arriving soon. This update brings some significant and long-requested usability improvements to the voltage/frequency (V/F) curve editor, making fine-tuning your GPU easier than ever. Moreover, it also hints at support for a mysterious …