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Intel is introducing a neat new feature called ‘200S Boost', an officially sanctioned and optimised overclocking profile designed to be integrated directly onto all Z890 motherboards. Intel's new technology isn't about complex, manual tweaking that risks voiding your warranty. The core appeal of 200S Boost is that it provides consumers …

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Jonsbo is once again dipping its toes into the less common cubic configuration with its new V12 chassis. This layout, although perhaps less mainstream today, positions the motherboard horizontally above the power supply and storage areas, allowing for some visually striking systems. Measuring in at a rather petite 280mm wide, …

The race to the bleeding edge of silicon fabrication is intensifying, and it looks like TSMC is hitting its stride. The Taiwanese foundry giant is reportedly advancing its ambitious plans for high-volume production of its next-generation 2nm process technology, with a significant ramp-up targeted for H2 2024. Unsurprisingly, major players …

DeepCool has its new CH260 & CH270 DIGITAL Micro-ATX cases ready for launch. These are larger versions of the CH160 and CH170 Digital Mini-ITX cases, presenting a larger but still compact solution for enthusiasts balancing performance with space efficiency.

A week ago, be quiet! launched its new line-up of gaming peripherals but the announcements aren't stopping there. To cap off a busy April, be quiet! has now launched its new System Power 11 series of power supplies, which are said to be best for efficiency-oriented busy builders. The new …

G.Skill has just revealed an absolute monster of a memory kit. They're rolling out a massive 256GB capacity DDR5 set, comprised of four high-density 64GB modules, validated to run at DDR5-6000 with CL32 timings.  This kind of capacity and speed is becoming increasingly crucial for the most demanding computing tasks. …

GAMEMAX is showcasing its most ambitious PC chassis yet. The new Blade Concept ATX PC case is designed for high-end gaming builds, with a striking lion-inspired design and a semi open-frame layout. The Blade is GAMEMAX's new flagship case. It features an eye-catching front panel with perforations for airflow, along …

Thermaltake has expanded its entry-level cooling solutions with the introduction of the UX400 series of CPU air coolers. This new lineup comprises three models: the standard UX400, the UX400 ARGB Sync white, and the UX400 ARGB Sync black. The Thermaltake UX400 was quietly revealed on Thermaltake's website this week. It …

It appears that Intel's LGA-1851 platform, introduced alongside the 800-series motherboards in Q3 2024, may have a surprisingly short lifespan, potentially supporting only a single generation of CPUs. Despite repeated inquiries from reviewers about future upgrades for the platform, Intel has remained tight-lipped on the matter. While rumours of an …

Intel's Arc “Battlemage” series certainly turned some heads. However, following the initial flurry of releases in late 2024 and early 2025, updates from Intel's Graphics division have seemingly gone quiet, leaving enthusiasts wondering about the future of their Arc ambitions. Despite the recent change in CEO, Intel has affirmed its …

While the gaming Radeon RX series is expected to introduce the RX 9060 XT and RX 9070 GRE soon, those looking for a new Radeon Pro graphics card have been left waiting for news. Fortunately for the latter, it seems AMD is set to bolster its professional workstation GPU lineup …

Researchers at Fudan University have developed a new non-volatile flash memory technology that could revolutionise storage. Named “PoX”, this flash memory could potentially bridge the performance gap between volatile and non-volatile memory, paving the way for advancements in data-intensive AI systems. Traditional volatile memory solutions, such as SRAM and DRAM, …

A recent leak suggests that AMD might be using an older architecture for one of the Ryzen Z2 series APUs. The leak claims that the Ryzen Z2 A might be using the Van Gogh architecture, the same architecture found in the Steam Deck APU. The Ryzen Z2 series already features …

The Lian Li Lancool 207 is being updated for 2025. The new version of the case boasts a large, customisable LCD display on the front panel, and comes with four pre-installed fans, removing the need to worry about picking up extra case fans for airflow. The new LANCOOL 207 Digital …

AMD is reportedly preparing to unveil two new Radeon RX 9000 series graphics cards in the coming weeks: the RX 9060 XT and the unexpected Radeon RX 9070 GRE. Some people suggested the latter may replace the RX 9070 non-XT in some regions. However, based on the newly reported specs, …

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Kioxia's is utilising the Phison E31T controller for the Exceria Plus G4

Sharkoon has entered the CPU air cooling market with its new A series, comprising of three models: the A40, A50, and A60. These tower-style coolers are available in matte black, with or without RGB lighting, and white with RGB, offering a range of aesthetic choices. The new Sharkoon A-series can …

AMD is rumoured to be preparing a new Radeon GPU targeting the mid-range market, offering a direct competitor to the newly released Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti. Similar to Nvidia's approach, this new card is expected to be available in two memory configurations: 16GB and 8GB. However, the reception to Nvidia's …

Intel's Bartlett Lake-S isn't a new architecture, but it has yet to be released for something available to the general public. While the architecture had been rumoured for several months prior, Intel clarified that, despite being part of the Core 200 series, Bartlett Lake-S is specifically designed for networking and …

AMD has launched a joint engineering partnership with Stability AI to create new models optimised for AMD hardware, improving performance by as much as 4.3x

The first RTX 5060 Ti reviews are now live and retail listings have gone up. Here, we take a look through RTX 5060 Ti pricing and availability in the UK, highlighting cards available at MSRP in particular. 

RTX 5060 Ti is here - yes there is still an 8GB model, but we're reviewing the 16GB config today

Corsair is updating the HX1200i and HX1500i power supplies for 2025. HXi Series power supplies now contain two 12V-2×6 GPU power cables with a unique dual-colour connector that gives visual cues of a secure connection.  The new Corsair HXi power supplies are ATX 3.1 certified and PCIe 5.1 compatible. They …

Montech has announced the Century II series, a new line of ATX 3.1-compliant PSUs designed to meet the demands of high-performance PC systems. These PSUs prioritise efficiency, quiet operation, and compatibility with the latest graphics cards, making them a compelling option for gamers and PC enthusiasts. The Century II series …

Today is a big day for Nvidia, with the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards being officially announced. Here, we break down everything we know about specs and pricing, ahead of reviews coming later in the week. 

In recent months, we've seen several RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 buyers reporting issues with the power connector melting. Now, we have our first instance of this phenomenon happening to an RTX 5070.  According to @ere9w (via VideoCardz), the system reportedly included a Zotac RTX 5070 and a Seasonic Focus …

Nvidia is looking to bring some of its manufacturing over to the US. Today, the company announced plans to begin building and testing its Blackwell GPUs at TSMC's plant in Arizona, and Nvidia AI supercomputers will begin being built at a facility in Texas.  Teaming up with leading manufacturing partners, …

Professional overclockers have been battling for the DDR5 speed crown in recent months, with the record being broken a couple of times. G.Skill today announced that the overclocking world record has been broken again, this time by G.Skill OC World Cup 2023 champion, Seby. Seby won the G.Skill OC World …