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XFX/EKWB Radeon RX 6900 XT coming soon as of mid-August 2021 (Source: XFX)

XFX and EKWB are cooking a custom Radeon RX 6900 XT

The recently previewed Radeon RX 6900 XT video card made by XFX in collaboration with masters of water cooling solutions EKWB will be added to the existing lineup of Speedster video cards by the Ontario-based company. There is no ...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Aug 2021 13:37

The Xbox Series X is getting a software upgrade that will bring native 4K resolution to its dashboard for the first time. (Image: Microsoft)

Xbox Series X dashboard update will upgrade resolution from 1080p to 4K

Microsoft is finally bringing 4K resolution to the Xbox Series X UI, but the update is only available to Xbox Insiders at this stage. The changes upgrade the UI for dashboard and other elements from 1080p to 4K.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Aug 2021 12:00

Navi 31 and Navi 33 will not be arriving for many months yet. (Image source: AMD)

AMD confirms Navi 31 and Navi 33 development of next-generation graphics cards

AMD may have just launched another RDNA 2-based graphics card, but it has already confirmed that it is working on next-generation models. The Navi 3X series is not due until deep into 2022, mind you.

Alex Alderson, 16 Aug 2021 18:51

The Galaxy S22 Ultra appears to have identical hardware to the S21 Ultra. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy S22 series: New leak reveals display, camera, and battery specifications of Samsung's next-gen premium phones

Six months away from launch, a new leak has now revealed the major specifications of Samsung's next flagship lineup, the Galaxy S22 series. Notable takeaways include smaller displays and batteries for the Galaxy S22 and S22+, as w...

Ricci Rox, 16 Aug 2021 16:13

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 in review: 14-inch powerhouse with good battery life

It works: The Ryzen 9 5900HX APU in a 14-inch subnotebook

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 scores points with its powerful Ryzen 9 5900HX APU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 14-inch display (2880x1800 pixels, 90 Hz, IPS) in the 16:10 format. This is accompanied by good battery life as well as low ...

Sascha Mölck, 16 Aug 2021 02:41

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro - the bright display brings some excitement

The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro in our test - Not only the display is exciting

The Legion 5 Pro from Lenovo shows many of the characteristics that make a good gaming laptop. The QHD display in the 16:10 format that is very bright at 522 cd/m² was excellent in our test. The CPU and GPU in the Legion appear to...

Marc Herter, 15 Aug 2021 02:22

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is a miner's dream. (Image source: AMD)

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is an Ethereum miner's dream with 32 MH/s at 55 W

Ethereum miners have been drawn to NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 30 series cards, but AMD now has a compelling option in the shape of the Radeon RX 6600 XT. The Navi 23 card is twice as efficient as a GeForce RTX 3060, thanks to a 32 MH/s ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2021 03:26

The AYA NEO 2021 Retro Power is the most expensive version of the AYA NEO. (Image source: AYA)

The AYA NEO 2021 PRO is now purchasable, but from over US$1,200

AYA has started selling its NEO 2021 PRO console through its website. The AYA NEO 2021 PRO is available in Dark Star, Light Moon and Retro Power colour schemes, which all cost more than US$1,200. All models come with a Ryzen 7 480...

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2021 23:59

The prices of NVIDIA Ampere cards continue to drift towards MSRP. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series prices continue to drop, but AMD Radeon RX 6000 cards are on the rise again

The downward trend of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series prices continues, having seemingly peaked sometime in May. By contrast, the cost of AMD Radeon RX 6000 series cards is rising, excluding the RX 6600 XT. Unfortunately, AMD and NVI...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2021 18:36

The AYA NEO 2021 PRO Retro Power Edition has a unique colour scheme and more accessories than other models. (Image source: AYA)

AYA NEO 2021 PRO revealed with an AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, a 2 TB SSD and an exorbitant price to match

AYA has announced more upgrades for the NEO, its first console. The NEO 2021 PRO features an upgraded APU, more storage and a retro-looking special edition model. The upgrades come at a price though, literally.

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2021 20:48

The Steam Deck could offer more than 50% better gaming performance compared to Vega-based handhelds. (Image source: Valve)

Valve and AMD working to bring Windows 11 to the Steam Deck as handheld impresses in initial hands-on videos

Valve has revealed new details about the Steam Deck, including the console's expected performance when docked. Early hands-on videos have offered a glimpse at what framerates we should expect from the first RDNA 2-based handheld c...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2021 20:21

A new Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo SE running an AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX processor has been spotted online

The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX could debut alongside an Asus laptop soon

A Newegg listing of the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX-powered Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo SE was spotted online. Its specs include a GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The Cezanne-based processor was also spotted on th...

Anil Ganti, 10 Aug 2021 18:38

AMD FSR can now be enabled in any Windows game thanks to Magpie. (Image Source: AMD)

Magpie allows AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution support in any Windows game — not really as good as native FSR but seems to get the job done

A third-party upscaling tool created by a Chinese developer allows any Windows game running at a lower resolution in windowed mode to upscale to native monitor resolution using an early implementation of AMD's FSR technology. User...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Aug 2021 07:49

AMD Zen 3 propels the HP Pavilion Aero 13 to be cheaper and faster than any Spectre 13 currently available

Cheap HP Pavilion Aero 13 is faster than any Spectre 13 currently available all thanks to the AMD Zen 3 Ryzen 7 5800U

C'mon, HP. It's time to give AMD Zen 3 options for your Spectre lineup, too. The 8-core Ryzen 7 5800U is one of the fastest U-series CPUs in the market and yet it is not available on HP's best prosumer laptop series.

Allen Ngo, 10 Aug 2021 05:11

The T.Book MN48H is available in one colour and configuration. (Image source: T-Bao)

T.Book MN48H: T.Bao brings the power of an AMD Ryzen 7 4800H to a mini-PC for US$799.99

The T.Book MN48H is a new mini-PC with plenty going for it. Not only does it have replaceable RAM and storage, it includes a 45 W APU with 8 Renoir cores. The Ryzen 7 4800H includes a powerful GPU as integrated options go, too.

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2021 01:40

AMD-powered MSI Bravo 15 now on sale for $799 USD, but it's not a great deal

The Radeon RX 5500M is aging poorly when compared to the mobile GeForce GTX 1650, 1650 Ti, or 1660 Ti all of which can be found at similar prices of well under $1000 USD. The recently released RTX 3050 is another nail in the coffi...

Allen Ngo, 08 Aug 2021 06:04

AMD's new desktop APUs feature Cezanne cores. (Image source: AMD)

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Ryzen 7 5700G desktop APUs are finally available to purchase, albeit for Ryzen 5 5600X and Ryzen 7 5800X prices

AMD has released the Ryzen 5 5600G and Ryzen 7 5700G for public consumption, months after the company launched the Ryzen 5 5600X and Ryzen 7 5800X. Despite being based on Cezanne cores, AMD has priced the Ryzen 5 5600G and Ryzen 7...

Alex Alderson, 06 Aug 2021 14:32

The GeForce RTX 3090 alone has apparently sold more than the entire RX 6000 lineup (Image source: NVIDIA)

According to the Steam Hardware Survey, NVIDIA Ampere sales are over 10 times as high as AMD’s RDNA2

Redditor @zyck_titan discovered that, despite scalping and astronomical prices, NVIDIA’s Ampere lineup, including cards like the GeForce RTX 3090 have sold ten times the volume of AMD’s RDNA2 cards.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 05 Aug 2021 12:16

Realme GT Flash: New Realme concept flagship features a Snapdragon 888+ and cameras from the OnePlus 9 Pro

Realme has showcased its latest smartphone, the Realme GT Flash. For now, the phone looks to be a concept for showing off Realme's new MagDart charger, but could launch in the future. If it does, Realme fans have something interes...

Ricci Rox, 05 Aug 2021 11:33

The T.Book M45 comes with a 65 W GaN charger. (Image source: T-Bao)

T.Book MN45: AMD Ryzen 5 4500U-powered mini-PC launches with upgradeable RAM and storage

The T.Book MN45 combines an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U APU with DDR4 RAM and M.2 2280 NVMe SSD. The mini-PC may fit in your hand, but it has upgradable RAM, storage and plenty of ports.

Alex Alderson, 04 Aug 2021 21:37

High-end mini PC with carbon fiber chassis and liquid metal cooling. (Image Source: Minisforum)

Minisforum is now pre-selling the EliteMini HX90 mini PC with Ryzen 9 5900HX and liquid metal cooling

The high-end nature of the new Minisforum EliteMini HX90 mini PC is reflected not only by the inclusion of the Ryzen 9 5900HX APU, but also by the carbon fiber chassis and the premium liquid metal cooling system. Minisforum is off...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Aug 2021 19:31

The Mac Pro now supports up to 128 GB of GDDR6 VRAM via two Navi 21 graphics cards. (Image source: Apple)

Apple upgrades the Mac Pro with new AMD graphics cards that deliver up to four Navi 21 GPUs and 128 GB of GDDR6 VRAM

Apple and AMD have announced new Radeon PRO graphics cards for the Mac Pro. Only the Radeon Pro W6800X and Radeon PRO W6900X are available, but the Mac Pro can now be configured with up to four GPUs for a total of 128 GB of GDDR6 ...

Alex Alderson, 04 Aug 2021 09:01

The new ASUS ProArt StudioBook has a 16-inch OLED display, older model pictured. (Image source: ASUS)

New ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 revealed with powerful AMD and NVIDIA hardware

Retailers have shared details for a new ASUS ProArt StudioBook with a 16-inch display. ASUS has paired the 16:10 OLED panel with an AMD Ryzen 9 APU, a 90 Wh battery and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. The 16-inch device will suppo...

Alex Alderson, 03 Aug 2021 14:56

Latest generation HP Pavilion Aero 13 with AMD Ryzen and 16:10 display is now shipping for $749 USD (Source: HP)

HP's best Pavilion laptop yet with AMD Ryzen and 16:10 display is now shipping starting at $749 USD

The Pavilion Aero 13 is a full-fledged redesign of the series that elevates it closer to what the Envy or Spectre series has to offer. A fully loaded AMD configuration comes in at under $1000 USD but with faster multi-thread perfo...

Allen Ngo, 03 Aug 2021 02:32

Looks like AMD is not skipping RDNA1 for iGPUs after all. (Image Source: mostly AMD ;) )

First mentions of AMD RDNA1 "Cyan Skillfish" iGPU for future Ryzen APUs appear in Linux code

We were expecting to see RDNA iGPUs added to the Ryzen 5000 APUs, but AMD was not able to sync the production schedule for that to happen. Then we saw the leaked future gens with RDNA2 iGPUs, and we thought AMD is probably ditchin...

Bogdan Solca, 31 Jul 2021 14:18

High-end hardware from AMD and Nvidia: Medion Erazer Beast X25

Medion Erazer Beast X25: Priced quite attractively for an RTX 3080 laptop

While other manufacturers charge over 3,000 (~$3,561) or even around 4,000 Euros (~$4,748) for an RTX 3080 laptop, the Medion Erazer Beast X25 costs "only" 2,699 Euros (~$3,204) despite its very generous configuration.

Florian Glaser, 31 Jul 2021 02:12

AMD touts the Radeon RX 6600 XT as the new go-to card for 1080p gaming

AMD has now officially introduced the RX 6600 XT. The new RDNA 2-based card has 8GB of GDDR6 128-bit memory, has 32 compute units (CUs) and a clock-speed that can go up to 2.6GHz as standard. Therefore, the OEM aims it squarely at...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2021 15:21

Solid laptop with business features: The Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2: Solid AMD laptop for everyday office use

The 2nd generation of the ThinkPad L15 is offered by Lenovo with processors from Intel and AMD. There are almost no differences in design and price, which is why it's worth taking a look at the details.

Mike Wobker, 29 Jul 2021 21:11

GPD Win Max 2021 handheld gaming laptop now available for preorder with surprising Intel Core i7-1195G7 upgrade and lower price

Initially supposed to launch with i7-1165G7 and i7-1185G7 processor options, the GPD Win Max 2021 handheld gaming laptop is now up for pre-order only with a surprising i7-1195G7 upgrade that is offered for the same price as the AM...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Jul 2021 21:07

The 7900 XT, a likely successor to the 6900 XT, could feature over 15000 shader cores (Image source: AMD)

Tipster outs new details about AMD’s purported RDNA3-based Radeon RX 7900 XT

Tipster @Olrak29_ shared consolidated specs for what appears to be AMD’s successor to the RDNA2-based RX 6900 XT. The purported RX 7900 XT is set to feature dual GPU dies connected by Infinity Fabric, for a total of 15360 shader c...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 28 Jul 2021 20:27

Lenovo Legion 5 with AMD Ryzen 5, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti, and 120 Hz IPS display now on sale for $699 USD (Source: Walmart)

Deal | Lenovo Legion 5 with AMD Ryzen 5, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti, and 120 Hz IPS display now on sale for $699 USD

The 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop doesn't have the greatest specs or hardware, but it's good enough for users satisfied with 1080p gaming at 30 to 60 FPS. We recommend upgrading the 8 GB of RAM as soon as possible.

Allen Ngo, 26 Jul 2021 05:30

Lenovo announces US pricing and availability for the Ryzen 7 5800H-powered Legion 7

Lenovo debuted world-first 16-inch WQXGA (or QHD) laptop displays in its latest Legion 7 gaming machine. Its Ryzen 7 5800H-equipped SKUs are now available on the US market, starting at US$1,800. Its Intel counterpart (the Legion 7...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jul 2021 16:24

Double milestone for the RISC-V community, (Image Source: René Rebe)

Computer scientist showcases world's first RISC-V-based Linux PC coupled with an AMD RX 6700 XT GPU

René Rebe managed to patch the Linux kernel to support the RISC-V processor along with the AMD RX 6700 XT card in around 10 hours. The GPU is not exactly fully functional, as it cannot yet run games, but it can render the GUI, 3D ...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Jul 2021 00:37

The MateStation S costs €599 in some EU countries. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateStation S: Desktop PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 4600G comes to Europe for under €600

The MateStation S is the first desktop PC that Huawei has brought to Europe, having already released other models in China. The MateStation S features a Zen 2 CPU, comes with a 23.8-inch display and retails for €599. The MateStati...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2021 00:49

The RX 6600 and RX 6600 XT may launch in September and August, respectively. (Image source: VideoCardz)

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 and Radeon RX 6600 XT may launch in different months; first Navi 23 card due on August 11

According to reports, AMD plans to launch at least one Radeon RX 6600 series card in three weeks. Rumour has it that the company will unveil two cards, both based on its new Navi 23 GPU. The Radeon RX 6600 may arrive a few months ...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2021 02:01

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT will face competition from NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. (Image source: Baidu via VideoCardz)

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT benchmark results and photos leak ahead of expected August launch

Supposedly, AMD plans to launch the Radeon RX 6600 XT in a few weeks, with the card serving as a debut for the company's Navi 23 GPU. Now, the first benchmark results and photos of a Radeon RX 6600 XT have leaked, which give a pos...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2021 01:34

Minisforum only teased the motherboard that is to be included in the Ryzen 9 5900XH mini PC. (Image Source: Minisforum)

First AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX mini PCs coming soon from Morefine and Minisforum

Minisforum and Morfine are preparing crowdfunding campaigns for the first mini PC "workstations" powered by AMD's top-of-the-line Ryzen 9 5900HX laptop APU. These will not offer enough room for a dGPU, but the integrated Vega 8 GP...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Jul 2021 20:01