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Early listings of the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti have surfaced. Two retailers have already listed a few RTX 5060 TI 8GB and 16GB models, and they all cost way more than most of us are probably willing to spend on such cards. The 8GB cards started at almost €600, and …

A new set of benchmark scores for the RTX 5060 Ti has been shared online ahead of its rumoured release. These include various 3DMark benchmark tests in various resolutions, giving a better idea of how the RTX 5060 Ti will compare to the competition and its predecessor. According to VideoCardz, …

Thermaltake has introduced a revised version of its Steel Shadow Tough liquid cooler series in Europe, featuring subtle but significant changes. In Europe, the new series will be named LA(S) and available with 240mm and 360mm radiators. As noted by Cowcotland, the core design, including the large, magnetically attached top …

TeamGroup is adding to its T-Force DDR5 memory line-up this week with the new XTREEM CKD ARGB DDR5 and T-FORCE DELTA CKD RGB DDR5 memory kits. CKD series memory modules are fully compatible with Intel Core Ultra and Intel 800 series platforms, ensuring system stability during high-load operations. The T-FORCE …

When the RTX 5070 first launched in the UK, it held a £539 MSRP. Now, we are starting to see RTX 5070 drop below MSRP for the first time. 

MSI has another great game bundle available. This time around, MSI has partnered with PlayStation Studios to offer up free codes for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PC. These codes will be redeemable to those picking up an MSI QD-OLED gaming monitor.  Those planning to buy a …

It's known that Nvidia has been using Micron and Samsung GDDR7 chips to power the RTX 50 series. However, a new player has now joined their ranks, with SK Hynix now supplying GDDR7 memory for newly manufactured RTX 50 series graphics cards.  It's important to clarify that Nvidia doesn't actually …

Gigabyte has registered its upcoming Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card variants with the RRA (South Korean Radio Research Agency), signaling their readiness for release. Moreover, it registered various RTX 5060 Ti cards, but to our surprise, all were 16GB variants. There's a notable disparity between Gigabyte's planned offerings for …

Endorfy is back with a new case designed to make DIY PC building as easy as possible. The new Arx 500 Core chassis features numerous perforations to aid with airflow, and simple panel mounts for easy cleaning and maintenance.

A recent report has provided new potential pricing details for Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5060 Ti series. While not officially set, especially given the current volatility in the GPU market driven by tariffs and competition between Nvidia and AMD, it gives us an idea of what to expect. Over at Board …

Initial performance results for the upcoming Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti have surfaced. Review samples of the RTX 5060 Ti seem to be currently in distribution to independent reviewers, resulting in the first Geekbench entries of the graphics card coming up online. As is often the case, the first leaks originate …

Nvidia has not yet officially announced its RTX 5060 or RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards, but we've been learning about both via leaks for several weeks. It would appear that official news is just around the corner, as popular PC testing tool, AIDA64, has just been updated with details for …

The configuration of Nvidia's upcoming lower-end GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs is still mostly unconfirmed, but rumours and reports have given us an idea of what to expect. The latest report comes from newly found shipping manifests, which show the memory bus of a GB206-based graphics card. While previous reports …

This RTX 5070 is in stock and priced at under £600 - interested?

Enthusiasts delving into the overclocking potential of AMD's latest Radeon RX 9070 series found something we haven't seen for some time. In a throwback to the days of widespread BIOS modding, it appears that some Radeon RX 9070 non-XT GPUs can be flashed with the BIOS from their XT counterparts, …

While Nintendo has not fully detailed the hardware inside of the Switch 2, we are finally starting to get details on the chip powering the system. According to Digital Foundry, the Switch 2 utilises a custom Nvidia T329 processor, which means it uses graphics technology similar to what we can find in RTX 30 series GPUs.

Reports on the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti are increasing, with the latest being benchmark entries on the Furmark database. Nvidia's board partners are reportedly already distributing samples, so we expect to see a few more benchmark database leaks in the coming weeks. One of the earliest leaks has surfaced …

CPU-Z validation results for Q1 2025 reveal an emerging trend in CPU preferences, with eight-core processors gaining significant traction. Data shows that eight-core CPUs now represent 24.7% of all validations, marking a substantial 32.6% increase compared to previous figures. Conversely, six-core processors have declined, accounting for only 22.5% of validations, …

Nvidia is reportedly gearing up to launch its GeForce RTX 5060 graphics cards, with information from Board Channels suggesting a potential release schedule. As previously indicated, Nvidia is expected to introduce the RTX 5060 series this month. This new lineup is anticipated to include the RTX 5060 Ti in both …

New rumours suggest AMD might be preparing to expand its RDNA 4 graphics card lineup with a new addition. These claims have emerged following reports of low stock for the non-XT Radeon RX 9070 in China, fuelling speculation that AMD might be clearing the way for a new model. According …

MediaTek has unveiled its latest processor, the Kompanio Ultra 910, designed to elevate Chromebook performance. This new chipset emphasises AI capabilities, enhanced power efficiency, and high-speed connectivity, incorporating advanced computing technologies to drive productivity, creativity, and multimedia experiences. Built on TSMC's 2nd-generation 3nm process, the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor …

This week, G.Skill is launching its first high-capacity DDR5 memory kit to reach 8000MT/s speeds. G.Skill continues to raise the bar for capacities, speeds and latency. The company's new DDR5-8000 CL44 kit offers up to 128GB of memory, spread over two 64GB memory sticks. Getting such a high capacity kit …

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At Intel Vision this week, Intel provided an update on its CPU roadmap. The Intel Panther Lake CPUs, the first built with Intel's new 18A manufacturing process, are still on track for 2025, but volume shipments won't arrive until 2026. Speaking on the roadmap update, Intel Products CEO, Michelle Johnston …

When we thought the race to the DDR5 speed world record would calm down, someone set the bar even higher. XPG, Adata's gaming brand, has announced a successful collaboration with Gigabyte, resulting in a new DDR5 memory overclocking world record at an impressive 12,762 MT/s. Gigabyte's expert overclocker HiCookie spearheaded …

We're hands-on with Palit's GamingPro OC - find out why this could be the 5070 Ti to get

When Intel launched Lunar Lake (Core Ultra 200V) in 2024 we gave you the technical details and followed up with a review of the Asus Zenbook S 14 which has incredible battery life. In the following month we discussed Intel Arrow Lake (Core Ultra 200S) and how we considered it was unfit for review in a situation that was not resolved until February 2025. On the one hand we have Lunar Lake which we like, while on the other hand we have Arrow Lake which is troubled, yet both families of processors run on Lion Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores and have a huge amount in common.

The PCIe 5.0 SSD market is heating up, with increasing competition and a wider variety of controller technologies entering the fray. Kingston, through its Fury brand, has entered the PCIe 5.0 arena with the Fury Renegade G5 SSD, a drive that boasts impressive sequential read speeds of up to 14,800 …

We check out MSI's RTX 5070 Ti Vanguard SOC, featuring a beautiful shroud design