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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has a base and boost clock of 4.2 and 5 GHz respectively. (Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D appears 38% faster vs Ryzen 7 5800X3D while trailing behind Ryzen 7 7700X in SiSoftware Processor Arithmetic benchmark

AMD is set to release the 8-core Ryzen 7 7800X3D early next month. The CPU has now made a stop at the SiSoftware benchmark and scored 395 GOPS in the Processor Arithmetic test. The score puts the CPU quite a bit ahead of the Zen 3 Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Mar 2023 12:30

Alienware AW920H tri-mode wireless gaming headset (Source: Dell)

Deal | Alienware AW920H tri-mode wireless gaming headset hits lowest price in 30 days on Amazon

Introduced in mid-June 2022, the Alienware AW920H wireless gaming headset can connect to a wide range of devices via a USB-C dongle or Bluetooth 5.2, but it can also be used in wired mode with the help of a 3.5 mm audio jack. With a list price of US$199.99, the AW920H is now 40% off, so it can be acquired for US$119.99.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2023 19:33

Lenovo Yoga 7 14 and Yoga 7 16 come with Ryzen 7000U series APUs. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Yoga 7 14-inch and Yoga 7 16-inch variants get refreshed to AMD Ryzen 7000U starting from €999

Lenovo has refreshed its Yoga 7 lineup to feature the latest AMD Ryzen 7000U processors. The Yoga 7 (14, 8) and the Yoga 7 (16, 8) feature largely the same specifications, but the Yoga 7 14 looks to offer more display choices compared to the Yoga 7 16. Both variants are slated to be available from May this year.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Mar 2023 16:05

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 upgrades to a 90Hz 16:10 PureSight OLED display and Ryzen 7000 processors

Lenovo has added a new Slim 7 variant to its Yoga line-up, touted as slim, elegant, yet performance-forward thanks to a Ryzen 7000-driven OLED display and dual USB4 ports. Accordingly, the OEM touts it as capable of some photo-editing as well as video-conferencing with a ToF-augmented webcam. Then again, there are no discrete graphics for its new high-end screen.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2023 15:48

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i: New premium prosumer laptops with miniLED screens and GeForce RTX 4070

Lenovo is expanding its consumer lineup with a new high-end series. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i will be available in two sizes and powerful components like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 as well as miniLED screens. We were able to take a look at the new prosumer flagship ahead of its launch.

Benjamin Herzig, 28 Mar 2023 15:05

Slim and packed with fast features (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo announces 14-inch Yoga Slim 6 ultrabook with AMD Ryzen 7000U processors and USB4 connector

The 2023 Yoga Slim 6 ultrabook comes with three screen options including an FHD+ OLED and it is powered by AMD's latest Ryzen 7000U Phoenix mobile processors with fast RDNA 3 iGPUs. It also features a USB4 connector and an 180° hinge.

Bogdan Solca, 28 Mar 2023 15:00

Slimmer than the previous gen (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo presents refreshed Yoga 7i 14-inch and 16-inch convertibles with Intel Raptor Lake-P/U CPUs

This year's Yoga 7i convertibles are slimmer than the previous gen and feature Intel's latest Raptor Lake-P/U processors. The 14-inch models include two OLED touchscreen options, but the 16-inchers only feature LCD IPS options. Both variants pack dual Thunderbolt 4 connectors, microSD card reader and fingerprint sensor.

Bogdan Solca, 28 Mar 2023 15:00

The new Yoga Pro 7-series design. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 and Pro 7i (14.5-inch, 8) are touted as new all-round work PCs with up to RTX 4050 graphics

Lenovo has unveiled the Ryzen 7000-powered Yoga Pro 7, and its Raptor Lake-based counterpart the Pro 7i, each with a choice of either RTX 3050 or 4050 discrete graphics. The two new laptop variants also boast the same up-to-3K/120Hz 16:10 IPS display with "premium" business features such as a webcam with a ToF sensor as well as IR and a battery capacity improved on compared to the previous generation.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2023 15:00

Key Razer Blade 14 2023 specifications have been leaked online (image via own)

Razer Blade 14 2023: Compact gaming laptop to feature an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070

A new leak sheds light on the Razer Blade 14 2023's specifications. It will use a Phoenix-based Ryzen 9 7940HS (35-54 Watts) CPU and an Ada Lovelace-based GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card. Razer is expected to unveil it sometime in the coming weeks.

Anil Ganti, 28 Mar 2023 05:43

Intel loses a visionary. (Source: Intel via Twitter)

Intel co-founder Gordon Moore passes away at age 94

Intel has paid tribute to one of its originators on announcing his "peaceful" death in his Hawaii home. The semiconductor pioneer leaves the world his pivotal insight, invaluable contributions and eponymous "Law" on his passing. Moore's career-long dedication to getting more and more stuff on chips has arguably helped propel consumer tech to its current levels of sophistication, performance and impact on our lives.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Mar 2023 19:47

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 weighs 3.64 lbs (1.65 kg). (Source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Stellar ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 featuring a Ryzen 9 6900HS and Radeon RX 6700S records a solid 33% discount at Best Buy

Best Buy is now selling the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 equipped with a Ryzen 9 6900HS CPU, a Radeon RX 6700S GPU, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB of SSD storage for US$1,099.99. With an average rating of 4.1 out of almost 600 reviews more than half of which are 5-star, the notebook is worth a recommendation for folks looking for a capable gaming machine around the US$1,000 mark.

Fawad Murtaza, 27 Mar 2023 12:49

XPG Xenia 14 features an HD webcam that supports Windows Hello facial recognition. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Superb XPG Xenia 14 ultralight laptop is a bargain after a sizeable 44% discount on B&H Photo

B&H Photo has the XPG Xenia 14 with a Core i7-1165G7/i5-1135G7 at a significant US$340 and US$395 off the list price. Aside from the mentioned 11th gen CPU choices, the laptop comes with upgradable 16 GB XPG Hunter DDR4-3200 memory, a swappable 512 GB XPG GAMMIX S50 Lite PCIe Gen 4 SSD, a 14-inch 16:10 IPS panel, and a 53 Wh battery.

Fawad Murtaza, 27 Mar 2023 10:30

Corsair Force MP600 Gen4 PCIe SSD (Source: Corsair)

Deal | 2 TB Corsair Force MP600 Gen4 PCIe SSD 34% off on Amazon

With a list price of US$449.99, the 2 TB Corsair Force MP600 Gen4 PCIe x4 NVMe M.2 SSD is now down to US$297.99 on Amazon. This SSD delivers sequential write/read speeds of up to 4,950/4,250 MB/s and comes with a generous aluminum heatsink that allows this piece of hardware to provide top performance under heavy load for prolonged periods.

Codrut Nistor, 26 Mar 2023 22:30

The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 has arrived in a more muted color scheme compared to the previous two models. (Image source: Dell)

Dark-horse Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 arrives with convincing specs for a starting price that is equivalent to around US$1,100

The new Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 laptop has appeared in some of the company’s country-specific shop sites, such as China and Japan. The silver notebook can be fitted with Raptor Lake-H CPUs from Intel and GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs from Nvidia, and it even comes with a 120 Hz display. The new Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 is priced at the equivalent of about US$1,100 to US$2,100.

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Mar 2023 19:10

The Gigabyte Aero 16 XE5 with an RTX 3070 Ti has gone on sale for US$1,289 at Newegg (Image: Gigabyte)

Deal | Gigabyte Aero 16 4K OLED gaming laptop with RTX 3070 Ti gets whopping 52% discount

Aside from the 4K OLED display and fast RTX 3070 Ti, the extremely well-equipped Gigabyte Aero 16 also comes with 32GB of RAM, a huge 2TB SSD and an Intel Core i7-12700H, which makes the 16-inch blend between a multimedia and gaming laptop an exceptional deal at just US$1,289.

Enrico Frahn, 25 Mar 2023 18:07

Medion Erazer Beast X40 review: Gaming laptop with with RTX 4090

Medion Erazer Beast X40: High-end gaming with RTX 4090 and optional water cooling

With the Core i9-13900HX and GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop, Medion has given the Erazer Beast X40 the latest and most powerful hardware available right now. The device also features a fast 16:10 screen (2,560 x 1,600), a mechanical keyboard and a pretty good battery life.

Sascha Mölck, 25 Mar 2023 16:36

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1 TB NVMe PCIe SSD (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1 TB SSD hits lowest price ever at US$55

With a list price of US$69.99, the 1 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD has dropped just 21% to the discounted value of US$55. However, today's new deal pushes this SSD to its lowest price so far, according to Amazon price tracker Camelcamelcamel. The same source shows an average price of US$102.53 since late January 2019.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Mar 2023 15:54

Kingston Fury Renegade PCIe NVMe SSD with heatsink (Source: Kingston)

Deal | PlayStation 5-compatible Kingston Fury Renegade 4 TB NVMe SSD with heatsink now 29% off on Amazon

Unleashed at the end of October 2022, the Kingston Fury Renegade lineup of PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSDs is available in capacities from 500 GB to 4 TB, each with a heatsink or a low-profile heat spreader. The PlayStation 5-compatible 4 TB model with heatsink is now 29% off, so it can be purchased for US$451.86 instead of US$634.99.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Mar 2023 14:43

TSMC's 5 to 4nm processes are taking over. (Source: TSMC)

TSMC projected to make about US$23 billion from 4 and 5 nanometer processes in 2023

TSMC made 587.6 billion new Taiwanese dollars (NTD, or ~US$19 billion) in revenue from the manufacture of its most cutting-edge consumer-grade 5 to 4 nanometer (nm) chips in 2022. Now, it is backed to make about 19% more from the same in 2023. Then again, older processes are still pulling their weight in helping the Taiwanese giant's business.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Mar 2023 19:08

Razer Nari Ultimate wireless surround sound gaming headset (Source: Razer)

Deal | Razer Nari Ultimate wireless 7.1 surround sound gaming headset gets 50% discount on Amazon

Compatible with PCs and consoles, the Razer Nari Ultimate wireless 7.1 surround sound gaming headset has been available since late September 2018. With a list price of US$199.99, this stylish headset with THX Audio, haptic feedback, self-adjusting headband, and retractable mic is now down to US$100.45 on Amazon.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2023 16:27

Slightly slimmer and lighter than the 2022 models. (Image Source: Dynabook)

Dynabook refreshes its 14-inch Portégé X40L-K premium business ultrabooks with Intel Raptor Lake-P vPro CPUs

The 2023 Portégé X40L-K 14-inch models are not only faster thanks to the addition of Raptor Lake-P vPro CPUs, but also thinner and lighter. They feature up to an i7-1370P processor, up to 32 GB LPDDR5 RAM, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, fingerprint reader and microSD card reader.

Bogdan Solca, 24 Mar 2023 16:26

Nvidia Game Ready Driver 531.41 notification and details in GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 531.41 now available with support for DLSS 2-enhanced Diablo IV open beta and more

In addition to getting their systems ready for Diablo IV's open beta release with DLSS 2 enhancements, the 531.41 driver package also provides the users of Nvidia GPUs with support for Forza Horizon 5's DLSS 3 update, the technology preview of Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode coming April 11 to Cyberpunk 2077, one-click optimal settings for new titles, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2023 15:57

The Framework 16 brings the company's hallmark repairability and upgradeability to a larger 16-inch form factor. (All images via Framework)

Framework announces Framework Laptop 16 with upgradeable GPU, swappable keyboard, and more

Framework, the company behind the modular Framework Laptop 13, announced a new model today. The Framework Laptop 16 is a 16-inch laptop built around Framework's ethos of repairability and upgradeability. The Framework Laptop 16 includes a swappable keyboard and an expansion bay that can be used to upgrade the machine's graphics card.

Sam Medley, 23 Mar 2023 21:04

The Dell Precision 5680 offers discrete graphics options up to the Nvidia RTX 5000 Ada. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell launches Precision 5480 and Precision 5680 with Intel Raptor Lake-H vPro and Nvidia RTX Ada workstation graphics

The Dell Precision 5480 and Precision 5680 have launched today featuring Intel Raptor Lake-H vPro options and the latest Nvidia RTX Ada workstation GPUs up to the RTX 5000 Ada. While the 14-inch Precision 5480 offers up to a QHD+ touch panel, the 16-inch Precision 5680 can be configured with a UHD+ OLED touch option.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Mar 2023 20:00

The entry-level configuration of the Dell Precision 3480 is powered by a 10-core Core i5-1335U. (Source: Dell)

Dell Precision 3480, 3580, and 3581 mobile workstations unveiled with 13th gen Intel Raptor Lake processors and up to RTX Ada Generation graphics

Dell has launched the Precision 3480, 3580, and 3581 mobile workstations with the latest Intel Raptor Lake processors and up to NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation GPU. Additionally, all three laptops feature wide connectivity options including Thunderbolt 4 ports and FHD webcams with optional IR sensors for facial recognition.

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Mar 2023 19:07

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Slim 5i rock up to 1080p webcams. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Slim 5i (16”, 8) launched with latest AMD Ryzen and Intel Raptor Lake processors and plenty of GPU options

Lenovo has announced the 16-inch Legion Slim 5 and Slim 5i gaming laptops featuring AMD and Intel chips and up to RTX 4070 GPUs. The notebooks boast 16:10 displays, optional 4-zone RGB keyboards, fast charge-capable 80 Wh batteries, a healthy mix of ports, and up to 32 GB/1 TB storage and RAM configuration.

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Mar 2023 17:40

Dell has several new Latitude 7x40 series laptops on offer in aluminum and ultralight variants. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell Latitude 7x40 series announced with Intel 13th gen vPro, 5 MP webcam, and mini-LED backlit keyboard

Dell is introducing a whole range of refreshed Latitude 7x40 series laptops today. The new Latitude range is comprised of Latitude 7340, Latitude 7440, Latitude 7640, Latitude 7340 Ultralight, and Latitude 7440 Ultralight with the Latitude 7340 and 7440 also being available in 2-in-1 form factors. All models come with Intel 13th gen vPro CPUs up to the Core i7, 5 MP webcams, quad-speakers, and Dell's suite of business and privacy protection apps.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Mar 2023 17:20

The Latitude 5430 Chromebook runs ChromeOS with some business and security-minded features. (All images via Dell)

Dell announces business-focused Latitude 5430 Chromebook

Dell's Latitude 5430 Chromebook is a business-focused Chromebook that features 12th-Gen Intel CPUs, either a clamshell or 2-in-1 form factor, and security features like automatic enterprise enrollment upon booting the laptop for the first time.

Sam Medley, 23 Mar 2023 17:00

The Dell Latitude 5340 is powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 and is uses recycled plastics in its chassis. (All images via Dell)

Dell debuts Latitude 5340, 5440, and 5540 business laptops with 13th Gen Intel Raptor Lake CPUs

Dell's latest Latitude 5000-series laptops boast 13th Gen Intel processors. Additionally, Dell focused on sustainability with the manufacture of these machines, increasing its use of recyclable plastics by up to 64%.

Sam Medley, 23 Mar 2023 17:00

Dell Latitude 9440 2-in-1 sports an XPS 13-esque design. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell Latitude 9440 2-in-1 gets redesign inspired by XPS 13 Plus 9320, features the world's first haptic collaboration touchpad

Dell is introducing a new design with the Latitude 9440 2-in-1 with a mini-LED backlit zero-lattice keyboard, a larger touchpad with haptic conference keys, and a fully Thunderbolt 4 interface. The Latitude 9440 2-in-1 conforms to Intel Evo standards and comes with a host of security and AI features to enhance collaboration.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Mar 2023 17:00

The Dell Precision 7780 and Precision 7680 are now official (image via Dell)

Dell Precision 7780 and Precision 7680 business laptops launched with workstation-class graphics cards, Raptor Lake-HX processors and ECC memory

Dell has officially launched the Precision 7780 and Precision 7680 laptops. Both feature current-gen hardware from Nvidia and Intel, up to 128 GB of RAM, 4 TB storage, and more. They are available for purchase now, with prices starting at US$2,529.

Anil Ganti, 23 Mar 2023 17:00

Lenovo Legion Slim 7i and Legion Slim 7 have a 1080p webcam with a built-in privacy shutter. (Source: Lenovo)

Gen 8 Lenovo Legion Slim 7 and Slim 7i are official with up to a Core i9-13900H/Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU and RTX 4070 GPU

Lenovo has announced the 2023 Legion Slim 7i and Slim 7 devices with high-end Intel and AMD CPUs respectively. In addition to packing roughly the same internal hardware, the laptops feature optional per-key RGB illuminated keyboards, a plethora of ports including full-sized SD card slots, and 99.99 Wh batteries.

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Mar 2023 16:04

Sabrent Rocket NVMe PCIe 4.0 (SB-ROCKET-NVMe4-2TB) SSD (Source: Sabrent)

Deal | 2 TB Sabrent Rocket NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD hits lowest price in 30 days on Amazon

Launched back in 2019 and available in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB sizes, the Sabrent Rocket NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 SSD is one of the fastest pieces of hardware in its class. With a list price of US$299.99, the 2 TB version is down to the lowest price in 30 days on Amazon thanks to a 40% discount, so now it goes for US$179.99.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2023 15:46

The Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 gaming laptop brings mid-range specs at an entry-level budget. (All images via Lenovo)

Lenovo launches LOQ gaming laptops aimed at budget-conscious gamers

Lenovo's LOQ gaming laptops feature the latest Intel or AMD CPUs, a mid-range Nvidia GPU, and an aggressive price designed to help new gamers break into the hobby.

Sam Medley, 23 Mar 2023 14:00

MSI Raider GE78 HX now available to be one of the first laptops with PCIe5 SSD support for read rates of over 15 GB/s

It'll be interesting to see how the GE78 HX can deal with all that residual heat from PCIe5 NVMe SSDs when the drives become more widely available later in the year. At least the MSI model has no issues running PCIe4 SSDs at full speed for long periods.

Allen Ngo, 23 Mar 2023 05:23

The GemiBook XPro features a new Intel Alder Lake-N processor. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi GemiBook xPro: New low-powered laptop launches with Intel Alder Lake-N processor

Chuwi is now selling the GemiBook xPro, a 14.1-inch laptop with an Intel Processor N100. The GemiBook xPro also packs plenty of ports and LPDDR5 RAM for under US$300, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 22 Mar 2023 15:29

MSI announces CreatorPro mobile workstations with up to an Nvidia 3500 Ada professional GPU and Intel Raptor Lake-H/X CPUs

The flagship X17 HX workstation packs an Intel i9-13980HX CPU, up to 128 GB DDR5 RAM and an Nvidia RTX 3500 Ada professional GPU, while the Z17 / 16 HX models offer touchscreens with RTX 3000 / 2000 Ada GPUs plus RTX Studio compatibility. Budget-oriented users can opt for the M16 model with up to an i7-13700H CPU and RTX 3000 Ada GPU.

Bogdan Solca, 22 Mar 2023 15:21

Samsung 870 QVO SATA III SSD (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 870 QVO SATA III SSD lineup discounted by up to 48% on Amazon

With the lowest price in 30 days for the 4 TB model, which is 40% down from US$429.99 to US$258, the old-school Samsung 870 QVO SATA III SSD family is now down by up to 48% on Amazon. This discount applies to the 1 TB model. Thanks to it, the price drops from US$134.99 to US$69.99.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2023 14:51

Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus NVMe PCIe 4.0 8 TB SSD (Source: Sabrent)

Deal | 8 TB Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD falls below US$1,000 on Amazon

Developed in the United States and available on Amazon for less than a year, the Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus NVMe PCIe 4.0 8 TB SSD can reach 7,100 MB/s and 6,600 MB/s when reading/writing data while used on a PCIe Gen4 motherboard. The US$1,499.99 list price is now down to the lowest value in 30 days, so those interested can get it for US$999.99.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2023 19:55

Stylish ultrabook with Intel Raptor Lake-H CPUs. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer starts selling the Swift 14 premium ultrabook with i7-13700H and 2560 x 1600 touchscreen for US$1,399.99

This model integrates 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM and 1 TB NVMe SSD storage, as well as 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors, 1440p webcam and fingerprint sensor. Acer will also offer a more expensive version with 32 GB RAM, along with a more affordable version featuring an i5-13500H CPU, 8 GB RAM, and 512 GB SSD.

Bogdan Solca, 21 Mar 2023 18:03

A solid RTX 3060 configuration of the Legion 5 gaming laptop has been put on sale (Image: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Legion 5 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 6600H and RTX 3060 now 42% off thanks to coupon code

The mid-range configuration of the popular 15-inch gaming laptop is further equipped with 16GB of RAM, a spacious 1TB SSD and the base 165Hz FHD display. This particular version of the Lenovo Legion 5 is now on sale for a significantly discounted price of just under US$1,000.

Enrico Frahn, 20 Mar 2023 21:06

Deal | FQQ S17 triple 1080p portable monitor on sale for US$655, promises compatibility with most laptops

(March 20, 2023 update: Sale live again for US$550) The FQQ S17 sounds pretty cool on paper, but overall brightness and build quality leave a lot to be desired relative to its high US$600 asking price.

Allen Ngo, 20 Mar 2023 18:03

Finally, quiet gaming with the Asus ROG Strix G16

The Asus ROG Strix G16 is able to extract a lot of performance from its strong hardware. An Intel Core i9 and a Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 ensure high FPS on a 240 Hz panel in many games. But things get really interesting when it comes to the volume.

Marc Herter, 20 Mar 2023 08:51