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AMD CEO Lisa Su teased an unnamed RX 7000 GPU at the Zen 4 launch event. (Source: AMD)

AMD set to unleash the RX 7000 GPUs next month as the company confirms the RDNA 3 launch event time and date

After months of leaks and rumors, AMD RX 7000 GPUs based on the RDNA 3 architecture are less than two weeks away. The company previously revealed the launch event date for the upcoming RDNA 3 boards. Now, in a press release, Team ...

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Oct 2022 10:11

Average CPU temperature is an insane 96 C when gaming on the Dell G16

Hot core temperatures are not unsurprising on most gaming laptops especially if they are thin and light. At over 95 C when gaming, however, the Dell G16 is pushing it to somewhat uncomfortable levels.

Allen Ngo, 21 Oct 2022 05:59

The Redmi X Pro comes in two sizes and starts at CNY 2,999 (~US$416). (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi X Pro: Gaming TV arrives boasting a 4K native resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and HDMI VRR connectivity

Xiaomi has presented the Redmi X Pro, its first gaming TV. Launching in 65-inch and 75-inch sizes, the Redmi X Pro offers a 4K native resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate and excellent colour accuracy, among other features suited to ...

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2022 20:35

Pictures of alleged 900 W RTX 4000 Titan quad-slot GPU cooler surface online

Team Green seemingly produced quite a few of the bulky quad-slot coolers, as one picture suggests. Good thing these will most likely not be commercialized, since the Titan lineup is said to be dead.

Bogdan Solca, 20 Oct 2022 14:48

The DualSense Edge is nearly double the price of the Xbox Elite Series 2. (Image source: Sony)

DualSense Edge controller: Sony announces outlandish pricing and release date for premium PlayStation 5 wireless controller

Sony has finally outlined how much the DualSense Edge controller will cost. Announcing the wireless controller's release date in the process, the DualSense Edge will be the PS5's alternative to the Xbox Elite Series 2 wireless con...

Alex Alderson, 19 Oct 2022 21:32

The VR P10 Gaming Earbuds. (Source: Soundcore)

Soundcore VR P10 Gaming Earbuds are the first TWS products with official Meta Quest 2 compatibility

Soundcore touts its latest VR P10 Gaming Earbuds as the first audio products of their kind to be officially approved for use with the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset. They come with a USB type-C dongle for potentially re...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2022 19:08

AV1 decoding looks unoptimized for Nvidia and AMD. (Image Source: CapFrameX)

Intel Arc A770 beats Nvidia RTX 4090 in AV1 8K decoding test

Besides revealing the advantages of the Intel Arc A770, the AV1 8K decoding test performed through the CapFrameX tool also exposes some unexpected optimization problems with the Nvidia RTX 4090, as well as some perplexingly low sc...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Oct 2022 17:11

AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 7000 graphics cards could be quite a bit faster than their predecessors (image via AMD)

Navi 31 powered AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT could offer a 2X performance uplift over its Navi 21 toting counterpart

Greymon55 says that some Navi 31 test boards are already in the hands of AIBs. The GPU is reportedly 2X faster than its predecessor in rasterization and raytracing. AMD will unveil its next generation of graphics cards on November...

Anil Ganti, 19 Oct 2022 17:00

ViewSonic's new ultra-wide gaming monitor should offer excellent colour fidelity, among other premium features. (Image source: ViewSonic)

Elite XG341C-2K: ViewSonic unveils ultra-wide gaming monitor with 1,400 nits peak brightness and a 200 Hz refresh rate

ViewSonic's latest gaming monitor combines Mini LED technology with a high refresh rate panel. Not only does the Elite XG341C-2K output at 1440p and 200 Hz, but it also delivers up to 1,400 nits of peak brightness thanks to its 1,...

Alex Alderson, 19 Oct 2022 16:15

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II launch date and time across the world (Source: Call of Duty)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II available for pre-load starting later today, gets extended PC requirements

Scheduled to launch next week, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II has just received an in-depth list of PC requirements for a minimum, recommended, competitive, and ultra 4K level of gaming experience. Early access to the campaign wi...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Oct 2022 11:29

Game developers have reportedly received PlayStation 5 Pro devkits from Sony (image via Sony)

Rumour | Sony has reportedly started handing out PlayStation 5 Pro devkits to game studios

A new leak suggests that game developers have started receiving PlayStation 5 Pro devkits from Sony. There is no word about when the console will be unveiled, but it is unlikely to happen within the next six months or so.

Anil Ganti, 18 Oct 2022 20:20

Crysis Remastered Trilogy coming to Steam on November 17 (Source: Crytek)

Crysis Remastered Trilogy coming to Steam next month

Already released for consoles and PC, the Crysis Remastered Trilogy has only been available for the latter as an Epic Games Store exclusive. Now, the trilogy is ready to land on Steam, where it will become available on November 17...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Oct 2022 19:49

The Analogue Super NT will soon be orderable for the final time in three colour options. (Image source: Analogue)

Analogue announces final pre-order dates for Super Nt and Mega Sg retro games consoles

Analogue is preparing to re-release the Super Nt and Mega Sg, a pair of retro games consoles that natively support SNES and MEGA Drive games, respectively. Both consoles will be available for US$199.99 and will come in multiple co...

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2022 16:52

The AOC GAMING 25G3ZM/BK offers a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 1080p resolution on a 24.5-inch VA panel. (Image source: AOC)

AOC GAMING 25G3ZM/BK: 24.5-inch gaming monitor introduced with fast response times and a high refresh rate

AOC has announced the AOC GAMING 25G3ZM/BK, a mid-range gaming monitor with a flat 24.5-inch panel. Outputting at 1080p and 240 Hz, the AOC GAMING 25G3ZM/BK also delivers 0.5 ms GtG response times and excellent colour space covera...

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2022 16:47

This headset could come with gloves. (Source: Antonio de Rosa)

Apple VR glove with finger- and hand-tracking patent hints at companion accessories for the "Reality Pro" headset

Apple has patented its own glove for virtual reality applications. The accessory incorporates a comprehensive array of sensors that might translate hand and finger movement to a game or metaverse-like environment with high accurac...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2022 16:23

microLED: now also for AR? (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Samsung microLED on Silicon is coming to brighten the future of augmented reality

The virtual reality (VR) industry seems to have developed a distinct predilection for OLED as a display material going forward. However, according to an industry blog, Samsung now concludes that augmented reality (AR) has differen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2022 14:48

The RTX 4090 packs 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. (Source: 3DCenter, Nvidia-edited)

RTX 4090 review roundup reveals class-leading performance/W for the GPU as it is up to 70% faster than the RTX 3090 at 4K

Based on launch reviews, the RTX 4090 is an extremely high-performance GPU. Tech publication 3DCenter has now gathered review results from a variety of outlets to see how much better, on average, the RTX 4090 is compared to the pr...

Fawad Murtaza, 18 Oct 2022 11:24

Nvidia may compensate AiBs for repackaging of the unlaunched RTX 4080 12 GB. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia to reimburse repackaging costs for board partners following RTX 4080 12 GB unlaunch

Nvidia could be willing to compensate its AiB partners for repackaging costs following the unlaunch of the RTX 4080 12 GB. It is not fully clear what the cards will be rechristened as, but AiBs are likely to have incurred consider...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Oct 2022 02:38

Best Buy has a noteworthy deal for the RTX 3050-powered Asus TUF Dash F15 gaming laptop (Image: Asus)

Deal | Budget-friendly Asus TUF Dash F15 gaming laptop with an RTX 3050 and Intel Core i5-11400H now on sale for US$599

Although this affordable 15-inch gaming laptop does not sport the most exciting or powerful components in comparison to some fancier but also much more expensive machines, the Asus TUF Dash F15 may still be a sensible choice for b...

Enrico Frahn, 18 Oct 2022 00:27

The Google Pixel 7 Pro looks to be a poor choice for gamers. (Source: Google)

Google Pixel 7 Pro utterly disappoints in a real-world gaming test

The Google Pixel 7 Pro has now been put through a Genshin Impact gaming test in an attempt to see just how well Google's Tensor G2 chip performs. Results are damning, and pose the new Pixel 7 phones as inadequate for gaming purpos...

Ricci Rox, 16 Oct 2022 11:47

The Razer Edge handheld console has been officially announced (image via Razer)

Razercon 2022 | Razer Edge: Steam Deck competitor unveiled with a 144 Hz AMOLED screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x SoC and 5G

Razer has officially announced its first-ever handheld gaming console at Razercon 2022. The Razer Edge has some interesting specs, such as a high-refresh-rate AMOLED panel, a beefy Qualcomm chip and a 5,000 mAh battery. It goes on...

Anil Ganti, 15 Oct 2022 20:00

The Razer Kraken Kitty Edition V2 Pro gaming headphones are now official (image via Razer)

Razercon 2022 | Razer Kraken Kitty Edition V2 Pro gaming headphones announced with three interchangeable RGB-enabled ears

The Razer Kraken Kitty Edition V2 has been unveiled at Razercon 2022. It includes kitty, bunny and bear ears in the box, along with a detachable microphone. It goes on sale later this year for US$199.

Anil Ganti, 15 Oct 2022 20:00

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB has been cancelled (image via Nvidia)

GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB abruptly cancelled ahead of November release

In an unprecedented move, Nvidia has announced that the GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB graphics card has been "unlaunched". The company has also confirmed that the GeForce RTX 4080 16 GB will be purchasable starting on November 16.

Anil Ganti, 14 Oct 2022 19:19

UDU CONSOLE wireless gaming controller (Source: UDU)

The UDU handheld motion control console brings mobile gaming outdoors while making it more active and fun

With 27 days left in the campaign, 77 backers, and US$13,872 pledged out of the US$19,574 goal, the UDU CONSOLE can be already considered beyond the "Kickstarter project looking for funding" stage. However, it might take a while f...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Oct 2022 18:45

The XMG OASIS (Rev.2) is available for €199 from the likes of Bestware. (Image source: XMG)

XMG OASIS: Rev.2 edition announced with improvements to laptop liquid cooling solution

XMG has confirmed that it has made improvements to the OASIS, its laptop liquid cooling solution. Already shipping with compatible CORE and NEO machines, the XMG OASIS (Rev.2) retails for €199 on its own.

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2022 18:34

The AOC AGON AGM600 features the trusty Pixart PW3389. (Image source: AOC)

AOC AGON AGM600: Budget gaming mouse announced for £39.99

AOC has introduced the AGON AGM600, a wired gaming mouse equipped with the Pixart PW3389 sensor. Available for £39.99, AOC claims that it has designed the AGON AGM600 for Esports players and hardcore gamers alike.

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2022 15:09

A DX12 Ultimate card is recommended for optimal DirectStorage 1.1 performance. (Image Source: Neowin)

Microsoft to soon introduce DirectStorage 1.1 with GPU decompression for even faster game loading times

DirectStorage 1.0 did not seem to improve load times in a meaningful way, but the 1.1 version is introducing GPU decompression that completely relieves the CPU of any game asset decompression tasks and speeds up game load times by...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Oct 2022 14:36

The RTX 4090 can run Crysis Remastered at 8K quite well. (Source: The Tech Chap, Nvidia-edited)

RTX 4090 performs surprisingly well at 8K with DLSS 3 enabled

Nvidia released the RTX 4090 on September 20. Aside from the absurdly high price, the GPU has gotten stellar reviews across the board. Not only does the card produce incredible fps numbers at 4K, but it can also do 8K/60 fps in so...

Fawad Murtaza, 14 Oct 2022 10:00

The MAG META S features older hardware and plenty of ports. (Image source: MSI)

MSI MAG META S: New compact gaming PC released for those on a budget

MSI has introduced a new version of the MAG META S. Available for £999 in the UK, the new MAG META S utilises the Ryzen 5 5660X, an AMD A520 chipset, the GTX 1660 SUPER and 16 GB of RAM, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2022 00:40

GeForce Experience app to get more perks (Image Source: Videocardz)

Nvidia looking to solve limited GPU availability issues via “Verified Priority Access” program

The limited stock issues associated with flagship GPU launches could become a thing of the past with Nvidia's new "Verified Priority Access" program that offers GeForce Experience users a chance to order an RTX 4090 Founder Editio...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Oct 2022 19:38

AMD's RX 7900 XT cards allegedly support unannounced DisplayPort 2.1 connectors

8K displays are barely a thing right now, and 16K is clearly far away, but there is no doubt that the DisplayPort 1.4 standard is not enough for full chroma resolution, especially on ultra-wide monitors. While Nvidia seems relucta...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Oct 2022 19:01

Honor X40 GT launches with the Snapdragon 888 alongside the new, budget 5G Play 6C smartphone

The new Honor X40 GT may indeed have the gaming chops for which it was hyped at its launch today (October 13, 2022), as it is powered by the still-powerful Snapdragon 888 SoC for 2021 flagship Android smartphones. It has been join...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2022 18:19

The MSI G322C is billed as perfectly fitting 'the curvature of the human eye'. (Image source: MSI)

MSI G322C: 32-inch curved gaming monitor introduced with 1000R curvature and 170 Hz refresh rate

MSI has expanded its gaming monitor offering with the G322C, a 32-inch example that runs at 1080p. Equipped with a VA panel, the MSI G322C has a 1000R curvature, as well as a 170 Hz refresh rate and fast response times, among othe...

Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2022 17:01

MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GAMING TRIO 8G video card (Source: MSI)

Three unreleased RTX 3000 series cards, spotted in latest NVIDIA graphics driver

The latest NVIDIA driver package, namely the 522.25 Game Ready driver, was released yesterday. Inside the nv_dispig.inf file that came with it, three unreleased RTX 3000 series cards were spotted: the GA102-based GeForce RTX 3070 ...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Oct 2022 16:56

Acer has designed the Chromebook 516 GE for those want to enjoy Cloud Gaming on an affordable laptop. (Image source: Acer)

Acer Chromebook 516 GE: Well-equipped Chromebook lands for US$649 with Intel Alder Lake-P series processors

Acer has introduced the Chromebook 516 GE, another Chromebook intended to be used for cloud gaming. Equipped with a 120 Hz display, the Chromebook 516 GE is also available with up to a Core i7-1260P, 16 GB of RAM and a 4-zone RGB ...

Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2022 12:50

AMD will announce the Radeon RX 7000 graphics cards on November 3 (image via AMD)

Underwhelming AMD Radeon RX 7000 performance estimate renders it incapable of competing with Ada Lovelace in rasterization and raytracing

Bilibili leaker Enthusiast Citizen states that the AMD Radeon RX 7000 graphics cards will go on sale in December. AMD will launch only two flagship SKUs at its November 3 event, neither of which can outperform the GeForce RTX 4090...

Anil Ganti, 13 Oct 2022 04:48

The Thermaltake ARGENT P900 gaming desk includes a second level, headset hanger and cup holder. (Image source: Thermaltake)

Thermaltake ARGENT P900 Smart Gaming Desk designed with STUDIO F. A. PORSCHE launches

Thermaltake has unveiled the ARGENT P900 Smart Gaming Desk, designed with STUDIO F. A. PORSCHE. You can use a built-in control panel, smartphone app or PC software to adjust the desk’s height and RGB lighting, with an automatic ad...

Polly Allcock, 13 Oct 2022 00:08

The X40 GT is touted as a gaming-grade smartphone. (Source: Honor via Weibo)

Honor X40 GT ultra-high refresh rate and cooling detailed in new official leak

Honor is scheduled to unveil its new speed- (or possibly gaming-) geared GT version of its X40 mid-range Android smartphone tomorrow (October 13, 2022). Despite this, the OEM has disclosed what might be its best features in advanc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Oct 2022 17:40

The XR2 Plus Gen 1 is here. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 1 unveiled as a platform for "true mixed reality" as well as next-gen VR and AR hardware

Qualcomm has formally introduced the chipset found in the new Meta Quest Pro headset as the Snapdragon XR2 Plus (or XR2+) Gen 1 platform. It is rated for potentially significant gains in thermal management and performance compared...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Oct 2022 16:44

Nvidia reportedly preparing RTX 4090 Ti cards with up to 20% increased performance over the RTX 4090

If you thought RTX 4090 was too overpowered, wait until Nvidia launches the 4090 Ti models with the best binned AD102 dies. These beasts would get even more CUDA cores, up to 2.95 GHz boost core clock out of the box, 24 Gbps GDDR6...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Oct 2022 14:57

The largest online retailer in the US has a noteworthy deal for Zotac's RTX 3070 Ti desktop gaming GPU (Image: Zotac)

Deal | Zotac's GeForce RTX 3070 Ti desktop graphics card drops to US$578 in latest gaming GPU sale

As the price of many gaming-focused graphics cards continue to fall, a well-known retailer has now discounted the well-performing Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and offers the enthusiast-grade desktop GPU for 1440p and 4K gaming for w...

Enrico Frahn, 12 Oct 2022 01:18

The Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip is a convertible Chromebook equipped for cloud gaming. (All images via Asus)

Asus launches Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip designed for cloud gaming

Asus today launched a new Chromebook designed specifically for cloud gaming. The Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip joins Chromebooks from Acer and Lenovo to form a trio of game-focused Chromebooks. The machines are part of a new push...

Sam Medley, 11 Oct 2022 23:33

Lenovo currently sells the popular Legion 5 Pro 16-inch gaming laptop with an RTX 3070 Ti at a US$800 discount (Image: Lenovo)

Deal | Powerful Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16 gaming laptop with RTX 3070 Ti and AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX now on sale with a 31% discount

High-end gamers with US$1,749 to spare can now take advantage of a noteworthy deal for the well-equipped Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16, which not only features a quick RTX 3070 Ti, but also a gorgeous and bright display that usually can'...

Enrico Frahn, 11 Oct 2022 23:01

The IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook has a four-zone RGB keyboard and anti-ghosting functionality. (Image source: Lenovo)

IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook: Lenovo introduces Cloud Gaming device with a 120 Hz display and an RGB keyboard from US$599

Lenovo has presented the IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook, powered by Intel 12th Gen Core processors. Available later this month from US$599, the IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook has a 16-inch, 2.5K and 120 Hz display, along with a four-stage R...

Alex Alderson, 11 Oct 2022 18:06

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card (Source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics cards have dropped to US$669

Paving the way for the launch of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 and the AMD RDNA 3 GPUs, Big Navi-based video cards such as the Radeon RX 6900 XT are now getting generous discounts with some retailers. Prices are now US$1,000 lower t...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2022 17:25

RedMagic's Esports gaming monitor comes packed with enticing features for all gamers. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic starts selling Esports gaming monitor with 160 Hz refresh rate, Mini LED backlights and HDMI 2.1 connectivity

RedMagic is now offering a high-end gaming monitor in China. Equipped with a 4K and 160 Hz panel, the gaming monitor also features Mini LED backlights that deliver up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness. RedMagic has included other t...

Alex Alderson, 11 Oct 2022 16:49