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Sapphire is back with an even faster Radeon RX 6900 XT. The new Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6900 XT Special Edition is launching today, with faster out-of-box overclocks, pushing the GPU up to 2365MHz.

We're still some ways off from seeing AMD launch its Zen 5 architecture, but nonetheless, the rumour mill is churning out some early information. Apparently, AMD's Zen 5 APUs, codenamed ‘Strix Point', will be based on 3nm process technology and feature the emerging hybrid core architecture.  According to MoePC (via …

We might be just three weeks away from seeing the RTX 3080 Ti announced. The upcoming graphics card has been rumoured for a long time now and has reportedly been hit with multiple delays. However, sources now reckon we'll finally see the GPU in action next month.  The rumour first …

Oh dear, Corsair have somewhat missed the mark with this new kit

An unknown AMD processor has appeared online, known as the ‘4700S'. The specifications of this processor don't line up with any of AMD's announced CPUs or APUs, but based on some of the details, this could be a reused Xbox Series X|S APU with the graphics cores disabled.  As per …

Last week, when AMD released the Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.4.1, the patch notes included a slew of upgrades, features, and optimisations, but as it turns out, there was another sneaky improvement that we weren't told about. Reportedly, the new driver also improves GPU power consumption, reducing it by as much …

Apple embarked on a journey to create its own processors several years ago, which culminated in the launch of the M1, an ARM-based chip that now powers Macs and iPads. A successor is already in the works though and according to sources this week, Apple's M2 chip is already in …

Earlier this month, HyperX and MSI were able to set a new DDR4 memory overclocking world record, reaching speeds of 7156MHz. Now, just a few weeks later, this record has been broken, with MSI and HyperX hitting 7.2GHz speeds.

We test four Nvidia RTX 30-series cards with an external GPU enclosure

Despite Apple's focus on developing its own chips, it looks like the company still needs AMD's help for higher-power workstation GPUs. That's according to new entries on the Geekbench 5, showing an unannounced ‘Radeon Pro W6900X' SKU powering an Apple Mac Pro 7.1. With the launch of macOS Big Sur …

Got 6 grand lying around and want to buy a workstation? The Lenovo P620 could be for you

AMD may have a more powerful version of the RX 6900 graphics card up its sleeve. According to newly leaked images, there is a Radeon RX 6900 XTX floating around, equipped with an all-in-one liquid cooling solution.  The pictures of the alleged AMD Radeon RX 6900 XTX graphics card were …

The rumour mill has been churning out new information on Nvidia's future graphics card plans lately. Specifically, it was recently reported that the RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti would launch in May. Now, updated reports claim that while the RTX 3080 Ti is launching next month, the RTX …

Antec has another new case lined up for PC builders in 2021. The new Antec P7 Neo is the latest addition to the P7 series of cases, focussing on enabling the best possible performance. The P7 Neo features upgraded air intakes in the front of the case and sound-dampening material …

The rumour mill has been pointing to an RTX 3080 Ti launch next month and now, there is a bit more evidence for this. This week, the first picture of the GA102-225 GPU leaked online, in addition to new information on specs and performance.

Sapphire has a new Radeon RX 6900 XT on the way. The Radeon RX 6900 XT Toxic Edition already exists but soon, an upgraded RX 6900 XT Toxic Extreme Edition will be available, featuring higher clock speeds and potentially the Navi 21 XTXH GPU – which was recently used to …

In its efforts to increase the number of fabs across the globe, Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger is coming to Europe to discuss with officials and customers the construction of a new factory within the European Union. In related news, the Leixlip Intel fab upgrade taking place in Ireland has been …

Cooler Master is back in the news today with a new series of coolers- the MasterLiquid Illusion. These new coolers boast vibrant RGB lighting, paired with Cooler Master's excellent MasterFan MF120 Halo fans. The MasterLiquid Illusion aims to set a new bar for RGB lighting, featuring an all new design …

It's a big day for Phanteks, not only is the company launching the brand new Eclipse P200A ITX case, but there is also a new Glacier waterblock on the way for ASUS ROG Strix AMD GPUs, delivering more options for liquid cooling enthusiasts. The Phanteks Glacier G6000 STRIX is a …

Phanteks Eclipse goes Mini-ITX, and it's pretty cheap too

During the recent Resident Evil showcase, a VR version of Resident Evil 4 was teased, with more details promised at a later date. Oculus recently held its own game showcase, offering a much deeper look at Resident Evil 4 VR, and revealing the many changes made to the GameCube classic. …

This week, Call of Duty: Warzone was finally patched to support Nvidia's DLSS technology. Modern Warfare had limited RTX support at launch with ray-traced shadows but lacked Nvidia's performance saving AI-driven technology, but that changes today. Call of Duty Warzone, which uses the same engine as 2019's Modern Warfare, now …

Using a PowerColor RX 6900 XT Liquid Devil Ultimate, Der8auer has set a new overclocking world record, pushing the GPU above 3.2GHz clock speeds.

Seagate is expanding its range of external storage solutions for PC gaming. There are two new external HDDs coming – the FireCuda Gaming Hard Drive and the FireCuda Gaming Hub, both designed to allow users to install their games and take them on the go. The FireCuda Hard Drive features …

This 850W power supply will set you back £95, making it a bit of a bargain in 2021

Yesterday a brand new HTC VR headset was revealed – the VIVE Air. The leak came via an awards website, as the HTC Vive Air won in a product design category. However, according to HTC, this headset isn't actually a real product. You would think that if a design was …

Acer is getting into memory and SSDs, teaming up with Biwin to produce Predator-branded RAM modules and M.2 SSDs. Through this partnership, we'll see Acer Predator Apollo and Talos memory modules, as well as the GM3500 M.2 SSD.  We'll start off with the SSD. The new Predator GM3500 uses a …

It looks like HTC will have a new standalone, wireless VR headset launching soon. Recently, an awards website leaked the HTC Vive Air, an unannounced VR headset.  The iF World Design Guide awards posted images for the HTC Vive Air this week ahead of an official announcement from HTC. As …

Today AMD is releasing Radeon Software Adrenaline 21.4.1, complete with enhanced features including remote gaming functionality, customisation capabilities and better streaming and system monitoring tools. 

The Oculus Quest 2 has been a huge success for Facebook so far and it looks like it won't be replaced anytime soon. Recently, Oculus confirmed that there are tentative plans for a ‘Quest Pro' headset, but it won't be coming in 2021. During a Twitter Q&A session with Oculus …