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Intel's discrete desktop graphics products are just a few months away and we are excited to see what they bring to the table. In this one, we discuss the upcoming GPUs and we also go off on a tangent about HDR, display technologies, video connections, and other (somewhat) related topics. Leo's secret admirer also makes a guest appearance...

Lian Li Q58 is here - and it's offering something truly unique

Rumours have been pointing to new EPYC “Milan” processors with 3D V-Cache for quite some time. Now, new leaks have revealed specifications for the upcoming line-up, which is codenamed “Milan-X”.  The specifications were leaked by @ExecutableFix, detailing four SKUs of the upcoming AMD EPYC7003x processors employing AMD's new X3D packaging …

Another CPU cooler manufacturer is launching mounting kits for the upcoming Alder Lake processors. This time around, Arctic has announced that it will launch CPU cooler mounting kits for the Intel 12th Gen “Alder Lake” desktop CPUs, with availability starting in October.  As the launch of Alder Lake approaches, some …

Installing any update that requires a system restart is often seen as a chore. Intel will be making its own update process a little easier moving forward, as the company is said to be working on a new update system that allows for UEFI updates without a reboot.  According to Phoronix, …

Lexar is expanding its SSD line-up with a new PCIe 4.0 NVMe 1.4 M.2 SSD – the NM800. This is set to be Lexar's new flagship, offering maximum read/write speeds of up to 7400MB/s and 5800MB/s. Aimed at gamers and creators, the new Lexar NM800 is joining the ranks of …

In this episode, Leo and Luke discuss new AMD X570S motherboards with an appearance by MSI's MPG X570S Carbon EK X. As usual, ramblings hit a variety of topics including liquid cooling, airflow, and Leo's own system that he uses daily...

The Asus Z690 motherboard launch line-up has leaked the EEC database. As it seems, support for DDR5 memory will be limited to some motherboards, while the rest will support DDR4. Moreover, the leak also suggests that Asus is changing the ROG Maximus motherboard naming scheme, replacing the roman numerals with the …

Today, Sony officially began rolling out a major PS5 firmware update to enable the additional M.2 SSD slot on the console. As long as the M.2 SSD meets the minimum requirements, it can be used to expand the console's storage. If you want to add some extra cooling for that …

We are finally back in person for another Leo and Luke discussion about some exciting tech topics. We start with a talk on Intel's upcoming 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs and the upcoming introduction of DDR5 memory. There's plenty to be excited about, so let's speculate rampantly...

Diver-X, a Japanese company focusing on developing virtual reality devices, announced its first product, the HalfDive BMD (Bed-Mounted-Display). Unlike most VR devices, HalfDive stands out from the crowd by being the first device optimised for in-bed use. While other VR devices are limited to the optical system they can use …

DeepCool is revamping its PC component line-up this week with the introduction of the new  CG560 and CG540 mid-tower ATX cases, as well as the new, very sleek looking AK620 dual-tower CPU cooler.  Whether you are looking for airflow optimized front panels or sharp and pristine tempered glass, the all …

Today, Seagate subsidiary, LaCie, is launching two new portable SSDs, aiming to deliver high performance for a seamless workflow. There are two options to choose from, the LaCie Mobile SSD Secure and the LaCie Portable SSD, both providing up to 2TB of mobile storage.  The LaCie Mobile SSD Secure and …

We've been hearing a lot about DDR5 memory over the course of this year and with Intel's Alder Lake platform launch just on the horizon, we're finally starting to see some performance metrics. This week, the first DDR5 memory benchmarks appeared online, in addition to new benchmark results for the …

There have been plenty of rumours surrounding the level of performance Intel is targeting with its upcoming Arc ‘Alchemist' discrete graphics cards. A recently leaked slide from Intel may have some answers, as it compares the upcoming GPUs against the competition from Nvidia and AMD. The slide first appeared on …

This could be the perfect step between AIO cooling and a full custom loop

The on-going chip shortage could see some older GPUs pushed back into the spotlight. According to reports this week, the RTX 2060 will be reemerging in early 2022 with upgraded memory, pushing the VRAM from 6GB to 12GB of GDDR6.  Nvidia had already relaunched the RTX 2060 with its original specs back …

Teamgroup is expanding its storage solution portfolio with two completely different products: the T-Force Cardea Z44L PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD aimed at gamers and the T-Create Classic Thunderbolt 3 external SSD for creators. Featuring SLC cache and a thin graphene heat sink that improves heat dissipation by 9%, the T-Force …

Announced earlier this summer, Lian Li is now launching the O11 Air Mini. This case is an airflow version of the O11 Mini, featuring more meshed panels and a more cubic design to fit larger components, allowing users to build high-end systems in a relatively small enclosure. The Lian Li …

With Alder Lake-S, Intel will be debuting the LGA1700 socket. This socket is known to be considerably different from most sockets for Intel Core processors, featuring a rectangular form. This means that current reference CPU coolers for Intel processors won't work, so Intel is apparently planning to refresh them. The …

If you've been fortunate enough to get hold of an RTX 3080/3090 Founders Edition graphics card, then you might be considering water-cooling. Today, EK is introducing the new Quantum Vector full metal water blocks for these graphics cards and while they are already very different from other blocks aesthetically, the …

Der8auer is back helping out Lian Li with the O11 Air Mini case

It wasn't that long ago we looked at the Corsair MP600 Pro - and now there's a new XT model

Adata's gaming division, XPG, has partnered up with Asus to launch ROG-certified Spectrix D50 DDR4 RGB memory modules. Tuned specifically for ROG motherboards, the new Spectrix D50 modules offer impressive RGB lighting that you can customise and control through Asus Aura. As a ROG-certified product, the XPG Spectrix D50 DDR4 …

Kingston has announced a new compact portable SSD featuring USB 3.2 Gen2 connectivity. Offering transfer speeds of 2,000MB/s, the XS2000 SSD includes a rugged sleeve to transport it safely, protecting it from water, dust, and falls. Available in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB models, the Kingston XS2000 portable SSD can transfer …

The first leak of a mobile Intel Arc GPU stands before us. The Geekbench 5 database was recently updated with results for an unreleased laptop using the upcoming ‘Alchemist' mobile GPU with 512 execution units (EUs) paired with a Core i7-11800H. The benchmark listing, spotted by @Benchleaks, identifies the GPU …

As you may know by now, TPM 2.0 is a requirement to install Windows 11. To ensure endusers have their systems ready for Windows 11, motherboard manufacturers are set to release BIOS updates to enable TPM 2.0 by default. MSI seems to be the first to do so, though not …

Acer has entered the SSD market - but can it compete with the likes of Samsung and WD?

CES is coming up in January and rumour has it, AMD will be in attendance with a new range of Ryzen APUs – the Ryzen 6000H and the Ryzen 6000U. According to reports this week, these APUs have already entered mass production in preparation for a 2022 launch.  According to …

Listings for two upcoming Gigabyte Z690 motherboards appeared online over the weekend, revealing pricing and specifications. From the looks of it, some Z690 motherboards may support DDR4 memory, while others will support the new DDR5 standard. The listings were spotted by @momomo_us, showing some of the specifications and prices for …