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2024 has been a busy year. It feels like CES 2024 took place about three years ago and Computex - a mere six months ago - is ancient history. You have to think long and hard to recall that yes, Nvidia 40-series Super did indeed arrive in 2024. This is my video about my recollections of the year and that pretty much boils down to CPUs and motherboards.

Lian Li is expanding its wireless fan lineup with the new Uni Fan TL Wireless series. Available with and without LCDs, these fans offer seamless synchronisation of ARGB lighting and fan speeds without the clutter of cables or hubs. The Uni Fan TL Wireless series comprises two models: the Uni …

Intel has officially abandoned its plans for its own-developed x86S specification, a streamlined version of the x86 instruction set. This decision comes as the company shifts its focus towards collaborative development through the newly formed x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group with AMD and Google. The x86S specification, first proposed by Intel …

For 35 years, Antec has dedicated itself to producing quality PC cases. To cap off 2025, Antec is launching its brand new ITX case, the Antec Performance 1 M Aluminium. The latest version of the Antec Performance 1 M is an aluminium ITX PC case, combining compact design with modern …

In a video presentation featuring Mark Cerny, the lead system architect for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro, Sony revealed Project Amethyst. This initiative is a collaboration with AMD, leveraging their expertise in RDNA graphics architecture and machine learning to integrate AI into both visuals and gameplay. Although the …

AMD's Radeon RX 7900 GRE has reportedly reached the end of its production cycle. Retailers have confirmed that the card is being discontinued, and existing stock is decreasing rapidly. The RX 7900 GRE was initially launched exclusively for the Chinese market in July 2023. It made its way to the …

AMD's Ryzen 9000 series processor family is set to grow even larger, with a new 6-core CPU coming alongside the other two X3D models reportedly launching in late January. Reputable leaker @AnhPhuH, who previously revealed AMD's plans for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D, has now hinted at …

Intel has quietly unveiled its Core 200H series mobile processors, but don't let the new name fool you. These CPUs appear to be refreshed versions of the existing Raptor Lake-U/H mobile CPUs, offering a minor bump in performance rather than a generational leap. While Intel is gearing up to launch …

Kioxia is launching a new range of PCIe 5.0 SSDs for gamers and content creators. The new Exceria Plus G4 SSD series will offer blazing fast speeds of up to 10,000MB/s, ensuring quick load times and file transfers. With up to 2TB capacity, the Exceria Plus G4 SSD offers up …

The DeepCool Assassin series of CPU coolers has impressed us plenty of times in the past. As we head into 2025, DeepCool has a new and improved Assassin cooler ready to hit the market - the Assassin IV VC Vision.

We test a 48GB kit of Limited Edition DDR5-8000 memory from Kingston

Features including 'Advanced DLSS' and 'Neural Rendering' teased by Inno3D for Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50 series graphics cards.

InWin has unveiled its latest cooling solution: the AR36 AIO liquid cooler. This 360-mm cooler combines ARGB lighting on the fans with the infinity mirror effects of the pump cover to offer enhanced aesthetics. The AR36's most striking feature is its “infinity mirror” design on the CPU block to create …

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It looks like the Asus ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet is getting a serious upgrade with AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU. Recently spotted Geekbench entries confirm that the Asus gaming tablet is getting AMD's upcoming flagship APU while also giving us a first look at its CPU and GPU …

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5060 series memory specs have been leaked. The new leaks also suggest that the series will include an RTX 5060 Ti and an RTX 5060, both featuring GDDR7 memory. According to Wccftech, both cards will use the same PG152 reference board and will likely be powered by …

Zotac has inadvertently confirmed Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series lineup, revealing five new GPUs ahead of their supposed official launch at CES 2025. Just weeks after denying leaks of next-generation GPUs being tested at its factory, Zotac has seemingly jumped the gun by prematurely publishing details on its website. …

It's the first retail SSD we've seen using Phison's latest E31T controller

The rumour mill is churning once again with fresh details about Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, and this time, the spotlight is on the RTX 5070 Ti. With the official launch of the RTX 50 series expected at CES 2025 during Jensen Huang's keynote, whispers of various …

AMD's upcoming Krackan Point APUs, expected to power a new generation of efficient laptops, are starting to appear on Geekbench. The latest one to appear was the Ryzen AI 7 350, which revealed promising performance figures. This 8-core APU, featuring a combination of 4 Zen 5 and 4 Zen 5c …

Sharkoon has just released the AK5 RGB case series, a new ATX case lineup that includes the AK5M and AK5G models. Alongside these cases, Sharkoon has also announced the new Shark PWM RGB fans, which included the Lights and the Mirror models. Available in black and white, the AK5G and …

The Intel B580 has arrived - but what's performance like? And are the drivers any good?

Intel's Arc B580 is set to launch this week, but some users have already got their hands on these cards, allowing them to run benchmarks such as 3DMark Time Spy. If these early results are anything to go by, Nvidia's RTX 4060 might have a serious contender on its hands. …

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AMD's highly anticipated Strix Halo APU has broken cover in a Geekbench leak, showcasing its impressive integrated graphics performance and confirming key specifications. The Geekbench entry (via Benchleaks) reveals a “Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 w/ Radeon 8060S” APU, indicating that the flagship Strix Halo model will indeed feature the …

Phanteks is finally ready to launch its own lighting and cooling ecosystem. Named Nexlinq, this ecosystem offers a comprehensive solution that streamlines cooling, fan control, and RGB lighting while minimising cable clutter. Alongside Nexlinq, Phanteks also introduced the first cooling hardware compatible with the new system, including 120 mm and …

The first Intel Arc B580 benchmark leaks are beginning to surface, showing a decent uplift in performance compared to its predecessor. 

Theres a new budget airflow case from Phanteks for the mid-tower purists, but is it any good?

With Apple Vision Pro failing to become the next big thing, the company has reportedly approached Sony to add support for its PSVR2 controllers to the headset.

AMD's Ryzen 9 9800X3D has become a hot commodity, but its scarcity has frustrated many gamers. Major merchants have sold out of the popular CPU, leaving prospective customers to worry about when they can get one. Thankfully, it appears that this CPU's stock will improve in the upcoming quarter. The …