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GPD will begin shipping the Duo late next month. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Duo released as new innovative convertible laptop with powerful AMD Zen 5 APU and dual OLED displays

GPD has finally released its long-awaited dual-display convertible laptop. Available from $1,270, the GPD Duo can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD and AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU.

Alex Alderson, 08 Oct 2024 17:05

The BD790i SE is the third AMD Dragon Range Mini-ITX motherboard that MINISFORUM has released so far. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM BD790i SE Mini-ITX motherboard with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX now available

MINISFORUM has expanded its range of Dragon Range Mini ITX motherboards with a new cheap option. In fact, the BD790i SE should be one of the cheapest ways to get your hands on a modern 16-core AMD processor and a Mini ITX motherbo...

Alex Alderson, 01 Oct 2024 18:29

The GPU Duo weighs over 2.2 kg. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Duo: Unusual laptop revealed to weigh over 2.2 kg in early unboxing video

GPD is a little over a week away from releasing the Duo. In the meantime, a YouTuber has shared an unboxing video of the AMD Zen 5-powered laptop that confirms more details like its high starting weight.

Alex Alderson, 26 Sep 2024 17:14

GPD will begin selling the Duo in a fortnight's time. (Image source: GPD)

GPD announces release date and new cheaper 32 GB RAM variant for innovative AMD convertible laptop

The GPD Duo is GPD's latest attempt at pushing the boundaries of what could be considered a laptop. Announced earlier this year, the company has finally settled on a release date, as well as a new cheaper 32 GB of RAM variant too.

Alex Alderson, 25 Sep 2024 01:13

The PS5 Pro is expensive, there's not doubt about it. But is it possible to build a PC that can beat a PS5 Pro for the same money? (Image Source: Sony)

How much PC performance can you buy for the price of a PS5 Pro?

CheckMag The PS5 Pro is not cheap by any stretch of the imagination. At $699 (plus $75 extra if you want a physical disk drive), that’s a good chunk of change for a device that only really plays games. So, exactly how much PC could one buy...

David Devey, 24 Sep 2024 16:18

AMD appears to be selling Zen 5 APUs at a much higher cost than Zen 4 APUs (Image source: AMD)

AMD allegedly sells Strix Point APUs at twice the price of Hawk Point processors

More and more Strix Point products are being announced, and none of them are affordable. A GPD representative has shed some light on it, claiming that AMD is selling the Zen 5 APUs at 2x the price of Hawk Point processors.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Sep 2024 15:17

The GPD Duo can already be pre-ordered through a prominent third-party reseller. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Duo: Pre-orders for innovative dual-display laptop open globally through popular reseller

GPD has not released the Duo yet. Nonetheless, a popular third-party reseller has already started taking pre-orders for GPD's innovative dual-display laptop. Not only that, but they are only marginally more expensive than GPD's ea...

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2024 14:35

The GPD Duo will be available with AMD Zen 4 or Zen 5 APUs. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Duo: GPD reveals pricing for AMD Zen 5 and dual OLED wielding laptop with initial launch discounts also announced

GPD has taken another step towards releasing its long-awaited dual-OLED laptop. Also equipped with an AMD Strix Point APU packing a powerful Radeon 890M iGPU, the GPD Duo will be configurable with up to 64 GB of RAM and will be co...

Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2024 13:17

Premium 0.5-liter mini PC (Image Source: Geekom)

Deal | Geekom A8 mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, 32 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD discounted down to $699

The A8 is one of the most compact mini PCs powered by AMD's Hawk Point APUs. It packs an impressive port selection including USB4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2x HDMI 2.0 and a full-size SD card reader. Geekom adds a free...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Sep 2024 16:17

Dragon Range provides a significant performance boost. (Image Source: XMG)

XMG launches Apex 17 MAX gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX processor and up to an Nvidia RTX 4070 dGPU

Compared to last year's model, the new Apex 17 MAX features the faster Dragon Range 16-core / 32 thread R9 7945HX, supports more RAM up to 96 GB, gets a slightly brighter 17.3-inch QHD panel, as well as faster Wi-Fi 6E and a larg...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Sep 2024 15:00

KDE Slimbook 16 Linux-based laptop gets refreshed with AMD Hawk Point processor

With the switch to the Hawk Point platform, the new KDE Slimbook VI comes powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS and supports more RAM (up to 96 GB). Port selection also features faster ports (still no USB4) and the battery is slightly l...

Bogdan Solca, 11 Sep 2024 16:58

The RAM and storage on the Acer Nitro 16 AN16-41 are expandable. (Image source: Acer, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | RTX 4060-powered Acer Nitro 16 gaming laptop is now cheaper than ever

The 2023 Acer Nitro 16 is back on sale with a massive 31% discount in tow. Powered by a Ryzen 7 7840HS, an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1TB Gen 4 SSD, the Nitro 16 features mid-range power that is enough to ensure 60 F...

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Sep 2024 14:28

AMD is working on a new Z series chip for handheld consoles (image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD Z2 Extreme chip for handheld consoles tipped for an early 2025 launch

AMD has a new Ryzen Z series chip lined up for an early 2025. Called the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, it will directly succeed the Ryzen Z1 Extreme and power consoles later in the year.

Anil Ganti, 06 Sep 2024 16:35

Acer Nitro 14 2024 review: Compact RTX 4060 gaming laptop with great stamina (Image source: Notebookcheck)

The Acer Nitro 14 is a QHD gaming notebook with decent thermals and 18 hours of battery life

A Ryzen 5 8645HS, a GeForce RTX 4060, and 16 GB of RAM provide mid-range gaming power and ensure long battery life. The well-rounded hardware is completed by a 16:10 14.5-inch pane; (2.5K, sRGB, 120Hz and G-Sync support). The whol...

Sascha Mölck, 05 Sep 2024 17:32

Acer Nitro V 14 inherits Ryzen 8000 prowess from its elder cousin. (Image Source: Acer)

IFA 2024 | Acer introduces Nitro V 14 with Ryzen 8040 APUs, RTX 4050, and MUX switch

Acer is introducing a Nitro V 14 variant this year at IFA 2024. The Nitro V 14 leverages AMD Ryzen 8040 series APUs with Ryzen AI while offering GPU choices up to the RTX 4050 Laptop GPU. The laptop also offers a MUX switch and ca...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Sep 2024 17:11

Acer's first handheld gaming console is now official (image source: Acer)

IFA 2024 | Acer Nitro Blaze handheld console announced with last-gen AMD APU and 2 TB NVMe SSD

Acer has shown off its first handheld gaming console, the Nitro Blaze. It will come with a 7-inch 144 Hz FHD screen, 50 Wh battery, and two USB-C ports. The company promises to reveal its price and availability soon.

Anil Ganti, 04 Sep 2024 15:00

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D is a cut-down Ryzen 7 7800X3D with two cores disabled. (Image source: Tom's Hardware, Notebookcheck, edited)

Exciting budget gamer: Ryzen 5 7600X3D thrashes Ryzen 5 9600X with double-digit lead in gaming

The newly launched Ryzen 5 7600X3D has proven to be a fantastic gaming CPU in new gaming tests. The CPU reportedly not only outshines the latest 6-core Ryzen 5 9600X but also pulls ahead of the flagship Core i9-14900K.

Fawad Murtaza, 04 Sep 2024 12:59

The Ayaneo Kun is now available at Best Buy for a steep $999. (Image source: Marc Herter / Notebookcheck - edited)

Ayaneo Kun Windows gaming handheld arrives in US at Best Buy with a steep starting price alongside cheaper Ayaneo Next Lite

Ayaneo has finally made the move out of the niche gaming handheld space, finally bringing the Ayaneo Kun and Ayaneo Next Lite to Best Buy. The Ayaneo Kun is only available in its entry-level SKU for $999. That price cut may still ...

Julian van der Merwe, 31 Aug 2024 23:01

The HP Envy 14 convertible features a sleek aluminium body with a 360-degree hinge and MPP 2.0 pen input. (Image source: HP)

Deal | HP Envy 14 convertible with AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS gets smashing $450 discount at Best Buy

Both the Ryzen 7 8840HS- and Ryzen 5 8640HS-powered HP Envy 14 2-in-1 convertible laptops have been steeply discounted at Best Buy, with the former now coming in at a whopping $599.99. For that price, you get 16 GB of DDR5-6400 RA...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Aug 2024 22:24

Windows 11 update brings boost to all AMD Zen users

[Update: The update does not seem to add anything of value for Zen 2 and OG Zen users.] Windows 11 update KB5041587 is now live as an optional update for all Windows 11 users. Along with a number of small optimizations and fixes, ...

Daniel Fuller, 29 Aug 2024 17:34

The MSI Katana 17 features a powerful mid-range GPU and a full-size keyboard with RGB backlighting. (Image source: Benjamin Herzig / Notebookcheck)

Deal | MSI Katana 17 gaming laptop with Nvidia RTX 4060, 32 GB RAM, and 144 Hz display drops to record-low price in limited-time Amazon sale

The MSI Katana 17 B13VFK-835US is powered by the Intel Core i7-13620H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB GPU, making it an excellent mid-range gaming powerhouse, and thanks to a limited-time sale, it's at its lowest-ever price on Am...

Julian van der Merwe, 29 Aug 2024 08:29

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D will likely be a cut-down Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Leaked Ryzen 5 7600X3D price could make Ryzen 5 9600X tough sell for gamers

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is expected to release in September as a 6-core Zen 4 CPU with 3D V-Cache. The possible price of the chip has leaked and, if true, it could spell trouble for the Ryzen 5 9600X.

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Aug 2024 17:42

The Lenovo Legion Slim Gen 9 with RTX 4070 should run Star Wars Outlaws at or close to 60 FPS at 1080p/High. (Image source: Lenovo, Ubisoft, edited)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 (2024) with RTX 4070 and Ryzen 7 8845HS is now available at massive 30% discount

The 2024 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 with the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS Hawk Point CPU, a 140 W RTX 4070 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM is on sale at eBay for a whopping 30% discount on the list price. Unsurprisingly, the discount makes the Legion...

Fawad Murtaza, 27 Aug 2024 11:59

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 16-inch convertible with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS drops to $619.99

This 2-in-1 model features 16 GB DDR5X-6400 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, a fast charging battery and a microSD card reader. The IPS touchscreen with limited color gamut and 1920 x 1200 resolution is the only minus.

Bogdan Solca, 23 Aug 2024 16:21

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D could launch soon (image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D rumoured to launch in early September

A new leak from X says AMD has a new Zen 4-based X3D SKU lined up. The Ryzen 5 7600X3D will supposedly launch in early September, a full month before its Zen 5-based counterparts.

Anil Ganti, 21 Aug 2024 08:57

Sugon's latest Hygon processor adopts AMD's cutting-edge SP5 packaging (Image source: @yuuki_ans/X)

Sugon's Hygon processors adopt AMD's SP5 packaging

Sugon's latest Hygon processors have been discovered to utilize AMD's cutting-edge SP5 packaging technology, allowing support for advanced features like DDR5 memory. This move suggests the Chinese company is finding ways to levera...

Nathan Ali, 20 Aug 2024 18:43

The Asus ROG Ally is currently $150 off at Best Buy for a final price of $499.99. (Image source: Andreas Osthoff / Notebookcheck)

Deal | Asus ROG Ally with Ryzen Z1 Extreme drops to lowest-ever price in Best Buy deal

The Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld has been discounted by $150 in a Best Buy deal, returning it to its record-low price of just $499.99. The 7-inch Windows-powered gaming handheld packs plenty of CPU and GPU power with the AMD Ryze...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Aug 2024 22:06

Solid port selection and decent display (Image Source: Acer)

Deal | Acer Nitro V 16-inch gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and RTX 4060 discounted down to $879.99

Also included are 16 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage. Surprisingly for this price point, there are no major compromises on the display and port sides, as the configuration features a 16-inch FHD+ screen with 16...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Aug 2024 13:51

The HP Envy X360 2-in-1 laptop is $400 off at Best Buy thanks to a 36% discount. (Image source: Allen Ngo / Notebookcheck)

Deal | HP Envy 2-in-1 laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS, Radeon 780M gets $400 discount

The convertible HP Envy 16 is powered by 16 GB of RAM paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and Radeon 780M iGPU — the same iGPU as found in the Ryzen Z1 Extreme from the Asus ROG Ally — making the sleek, aluminium laptop a powerful ...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Aug 2024 09:25

Pheonix makes this deal worthwhile. (Image Source: MSI)

Deal | MSI Bravo 15 laptop featuring AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and Radeon RX 6550M dGPU drops to $649.99

This model packs 16 GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage and the signature keyboard with teal backlight. It is also part of MSI's budget gaming lineup, so it comes with compromises in the screen and connectivity depa...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Aug 2024 14:30

The HP Victus 15z-fb200 has a high refresh rate and good mid-tier gaming hardware at a great price. (Image source: Walmart)

Deal | HP Victus 15.6-inch laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, 144 Hz screen, and Nvidia RTX 4050 discounted 39% at Walmart

The HP Victus 15z-fb200, which sports a 144 Hz 15.6-inch display, AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, and Nvidia RTX 4050, is currently on sale for only $599 at Walmart. This is a 39% discount from its usual price at the retailer and a massive 49...

Sam Medley, 14 Aug 2024 03:13

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 without standout features: Are 13.3-inch laptops still needed?

Small laptops were once very popular, but by now, the category has become sort of a niche. In times when even 16-inch laptops sometimes weigh less than 1.5 kg, the compact subnotebooks have maybe lost their single most important a...

Benjamin Herzig, 13 Aug 2024 19:17

The Geekom A7 finds versatile applicability thanks to the AMD's latest Ryzen 7940HS APU

Dial productivity and multimedia up a notch with the Geekom A7 mini PC powered by AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, now at a time-limited US$670 price

Geekom is celebrating Super Sale Week with an enticing US$129 flat discount on the A7 mini PC. The A7 mini PC is powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS Phoenix-HS Zen 4 APU with Radeon 780M graphics, delivering class-leading compute pe...

Adve‎rtising, 13 Aug 2024 01:42

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X features 12 CPU cores and slots into any AM5 motherboard. (Image source: Sebastian Bade / Notebookcheck)

Deal | 12 core AMD Ryzen 9 7900X price drops by 35% in Amazon sale to match slower Ryzen 7 9700X

Amazon has discounted the Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core CPU by 35% following middling Ryzen 9000 performance improvements. Ryzen 9000 performance tests indicate that the Ryzen 9 7900X should be almost as fast as the Ryzen 9 9900X in most ...

Julian van der Merwe, 10 Aug 2024 20:49

Supposed Lenovo Legion Go refresh leaks claimed that the updated gaming handheld would use an HDMI port to connect to external displays. (Image source: Marc Herter / Notebookcheck)

Lenovo squashes Legion Go Lite leak - handheld maker blames FAQ mistake for premature hype

Lenovo has responded to the recent alleged leaks surrounding a supposed upcoming Legion Go Lite, but it shrewdly avoided either confirming or denying the existence of a new Lenovo handheld gaming PC. Lenovo blamed the hype surroun...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Aug 2024 22:55

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16-inch notebook with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage is only $529.99

It also features a microSD card reader and a 1080p webcam. However, port selection does not feature any high-speed ports, the RAM is soldered and the display is not that great.

Bogdan Solca, 07 Aug 2024 12:10

AMD's recently announced APU is heavily discounted on Amazon (image source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G: Zen 4 APU with Radeon 760M drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has received a substantial price cut on Amazon. The Zen 4 APU can now be bought for just $181 on the e-commerce platform.

Anil Ganti, 07 Aug 2024 04:26

The Asus ROG Flow X13 has a flexible design and surprising performance. (Image source: Vaidyanathan Subramanium / Notebookcheck)

Deal | Asus ROG Flow X13 gaming 2-in-1 with RTX 4060 GPU gets $500 discount in 30% off sale

A 30% off sale has dropped the price of the Asus ROG Flow X13 by as much as $500, bringing the gaming 2-in-1 down to the same price as many entry-level gaming laptops. The ROG Flow X13 is a convertible gaming laptop powered by the...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Aug 2024 22:08

The Adol Book 14 Air is only available in China for now. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS unveils Adol Book 14 Air with AMD Ryzen 9 8945H and curious incense dispenser

ASUS has presented the Adol Book 14 Air, which looks like plenty of its contemporaries at first glance. However, not only is the laptop more powerful than most thanks to its AMD Ryzen 9 8945H APU, but it also features a customisab...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2024 14:31

The good cooling makes the difference in the Omen 17 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Power efficiency improvements, performance uplift, and hardly any noise: HP Omen 17 (2024) evaluated

The gaming laptop really works well for QHD gaming, even though the hardware is configured to only consume less than the maximum amount of power. In our test, this has some surprising side effects that include a strong benchmark p...

Mario Petzold, 27 Jul 2024 22:26

Chinese Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 14 and Pro 16 now come with Ryzen 7 8745H (Image source: Lenovo)

New AMD Hawk Point APU makes official debut in Lenovo Xiaoxin laptops

Earlier this month, Weibo tipster Golden Pig Upgrade reported that AMD would launch a new Hawk Point APU, the Ryzen 7 8745H. As Strix Point is already official now, this seemed like a rather strange move. But it turns out that the...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Jul 2024 18:19

XMG introduces EVO 14 / 15 ultrabooks powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS and Intel's Core Ultra 7 155H

Even though the new EVO models do away with the Nvidia dGPU options, XMG is compensating with a solid premium spec package that includes overboost TDPs thanks to high-quality cooling systems, support for 96 GB RAM, Thunderbolt / U...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Jul 2024 12:00