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Asus has addressed the recent concerns surrounding its PCIe Q-Release Slim, a GPU release mechanism built into some motherboards to simplify graphics card removal. While acknowledging the potential for cosmetic wear and tear on the PCIe connector, Asus maintains that the mechanism does not cause functional damage to the graphics …

The last 18 months have seen a lot of talk in the market about AI, especially at trade shows. However, outside the data centre, there have been few products that offer any kind of practical solution to users wanting a local solution on their desktop. The reason is simple: Every …

Intel's Arc Battlemage GPU family might be getting a few new members. New PCI IDs spotted in Intel's Linux patches suggest the company is preparing to launch three additional Battlemage graphics cards. While the current Battlemage lineup consists of only the Arc B580 and B570, rumours have been swirling about …

RTX 5080 is here and we assess raw performance, ray tracing, DLSS 4 and more

Today we look at the 850 watt model in the newest Corsair PSU lineup

Is this new range of power supplies with partner FSP any good?

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 is making waves ahead of its official launch, with leaked 3DMark Time Spy and Geekbench scores suggesting a small performance uplift over the previous generation. A user on the Tieba Baidu forums (via Everest) has shared a screenshot of what appears to be a Time …

A new DDR5 frequency world record has just been set! Overclocker HiCookie recently beat the previous DDR5 record of DDR5-12698, achieving a whopping DDR5-12726 with a V-Color memory stick and a Gigabyte motherboard. Renowned overclocker HiCookie, using the Z890 Aorus Tachyon Ice, pushed a 24 GB V-Color DDR5 memory module …

Leo takes another look at Intel's Core Ultra 200S series, three months on

Cooler Master has just released the Hyper 612 Apex, a new air cooler that promises to pack a serious punch into a compact and user-friendly design. It has also introduced a SickleFlow Edge 120 ARGB 3-Pack fan kit, designed to give PC enthusiasts a convenient and stylish way to boost …

Asus is being scrutinised for its PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim mechanism. Reports of potential damage to graphics cards caused by the new design have surfaced, accompanied by photos of evident damage to the PCB. The PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, introduced on Asus's Intel 800 and AMD 800 series motherboards, aims …

Cooler Master is updating its AIO cooler lineup by launching two new series: the MasterLiquid Core II and the MasterLiquid Atmos Stealth. These coolers offer distinct features and cater to different aesthetics, designed to provide PC builders with versatile options for taming their CPUs. The MasterLiquid Core II series builds …

The launch of AMD's Radeon RX 9070 series has been more confusing than expected. After their absence at CES 2025, AMD has been slow to share details on these GPUs, only stating that the cards would come out in Q1 2025. Since then, a more specific release has been confirmed …

Nvidia appears to be cooking up a graphics card behemoth with 96GB of GDDR7 memory. The new card has been spotted on a shipping manifest without a name, but the memory configuration was clearly mentioned. The report comes from ComputerBase, which found shipping manifests detailing a new Nvidia GPU with …

Silverstone has just unveiled the Lucid LD04, a stylish micro-ATX chassis that offers a panoramic view of your system's internals and supports a wide variety of components. Inspired by the popular aquarium-style trend, the Lucid LD04 features tempered glass front and side panels, providing a stunning 270-degree view of your …

The RTX 5090 is here and we cover everything you need to know in this review

With the GeForce RTX 5090 having a whopping 575W TDP, concerns about potential power connector meltdowns, similar to those experienced with the RTX 4090, are understandably high. However, Nvidia has assured gamers that it has taken steps to prevent that from happening again. During a recent Q&A session in South …

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti cards have been expected to be released in February since the 50-series was announced at CES 2025, but we've not had a specific date - until now. A retailer listing might have spilled the beans on the upcoming release of the Nvidia RTX 50 series card, pointing the launch date to February 20th...

Phanteks has officially launched the Evolv X2, a stunning ATX chassis that reimagines PC case design with a focus on airflow and aesthetics. First unveiled at Computex 2024, the Evolv X2 features a striking tri-panel tempered glass design that showcases your system's components from multiple angles. Its aluminum interior and …

Gamdias is kicking off 2025 with a bang, introducing the Atlas P2 CG, a great-looking new PC case that blends panoramic views with impressive functionality. The Atlas P2 CG offers a unique fish-tank-inspired design with a seamless one-piece curved glass panel that provides a 270º view of your internal components, …

A new range of power supplies from Corsair at a slightly lower price point, is this one any good?

Has Geometric Future gone all boring on us with the Model 5, find out in this review!

Indonesian overclocker “speed.fastest” has achieved a remarkable new overclocking milestone, pushing a G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 memory module to a staggering 12,054 MT/s using just air cooling. While this doesn't quite top the current world record of 12,697 MT/s, it still is worth mentioning because it was accomplished without exotic …

An AMD representative has confirmed that its next-generation Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs will launch in March, quashing rumours of a January release...

Klevv's Urbane V RGB memory looks great, but how is the performance?

Jonsbo has just launched two new Mini-ITX cases that pack a surprising amount of functionality into a tiny footprint. The N10 and NV10, measuring 205 x 205 x 108 mm (4.54 liters), are designed offer unique solutions for space-constrained builds depending on what you want from your system. As noted …

Today we can present an unboxing of Nvidia's RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card! Announced back at CES 2025, the RTX 50 series is finally official, and while we can't disclose performance data just yet, we can whet our appetites with this unboxing and first look at the RTX 5090 itself...

Thermaltake is releasing the Toughpower TF3 1300W, a high-performance power supply unit designed to fuel the most demanding gaming rigs and workstations. This 80 Plus Titanium-certified PSU is built to meet the stringent demands of modern hardware, offering exceptional efficiency, stability, and compatibility with the latest components. The Toughpower TF3 …

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is living up to its flagship status, showcasing impressive performance gains in leaked Geekbench benchmarks. However, based on these benchmarks, we aren't getting a performance jump as massive as we've seen when going from the RTX 3090 to the RTX 4090. While many eagerly await …

Montech's latest case Heritage Pro is certainly different looking but is it any good?