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Minecraft with RTX is now out of beta. (Image Source: NVIDIA)

Four new titles getting DLSS support this month enabling 4K60 gameplay; Minecraft with RTX now out of beta and comes with DLSS and path tracing

NVIDIA has announced that four new game titles coming this month will bring support for DLSS enabling all GeForce RTX GPUs to play them at 4K at 60 fps and above. Also, Minecraft with RTX is now coming out of beta and will include...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Dec 2020 15:00

Cyberpunk 2077 Braindance might lead to epileptic seizures (Source: 2OldGamers on YouTube)

Cyberpunk 2077 sequence could trigger seizures in those vulnerable to epileptic episodes

While reviewing Cyberpunk 2077, a Game Informer editor faced a major seizure and felt close to another one a few times. The list of triggers includes Braindance sequences, a part of the game that happens to be similar to the exper...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Dec 2020 12:50

Vivaldi 3.5.2155.73 browser update notification in Windows 10 (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 3.5 comes with improved tabs and media playback, URL sharing via QR code

Based on Chromium 87, Vivaldi 3.5 features the ability to share URLs with QR codes via a small button in the address field, media fixes that enhance video/audio content consumption, more ways to manage tabs, single key shortcuts i...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Dec 2020 11:23

Global GDDR6 shortage likely reason for AMD's GPU supply woes. (Image Source: AMD)

Global GDDR6 shortage may prolong NVIDIA and AMD GPU supply woes at least till Feb 2021; GDDR6X GPUs are less-impacted, but foundry space still a concern for the next few months

Global shortage of GDDR6 is a dominant factor in the supply shortages being faced by AMD Radeon RX 5000, RX 6000, NVIDIA RTX 3070, and RTX 3060 Ti GPUs with the situation likely to improve only around February 2021. The RTX 3080 a...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Dec 2020 09:40

You may need to buy a new hard drive to install Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond

The upcoming Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond requires a beefy rig to play, including an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080, an Intel Core i7-9700K, and at least 16 GB of RAM. However, the most insane spec needed to run the game is a minimum...

Sam Medley, 07 Dec 2020 23:31

A PS5 Pro with two GPUs could be in the works. (Image Source: PlayStation)

Patent suggests future PS5 Pro console could challenge Xbox Series X for perfomance crown thanks to dual CPU-GPU combo; PS5 Lite may debut as early as H2 2021 to ease current supply woes

A future PS5 Pro console with a dual-CPU, dual-GPU implementation and with more RAM and storage could be in the works, if recent patent findings are to be considered. The patent envisages several dual CPU/GPU designs with the aim ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Dec 2020 21:12

The PS5 can outpace the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 with heavier workloads. (Image source: Sony/Nvidia - edited)

PlayStation 5 tackles heavy text-rendering test with extraordinary computational performance that is way beyond Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 and previous-gen consoles

An interesting Slug text-rendering test comparison has demonstrated how well the PlayStation 5 can deal with heavy processing workloads. The PS5 managed to produce a complex Royal font pixel fillrate of 4.5 gigapixels/s (GeForce R...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Dec 2020 19:26

Cyberpunk 2077 Easter egg message (Source: g1zmo59 on Twitch)

Cyberpunk 2077, now ready for preload

The game can be already preloaded by those who purchased it, but when trying to load Cyberpunk 2077 via GOG GALAXY, those in a rush to enjoy this title end up facing an Easter egg in the shape of a message from Johnny Silverhand t...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2020 17:09

The Razer Tomahawk Gaming Desktop can support an Nvidia RTX 3080. (Image: Razer)

Razer Tomahawk Intel NUC-based SFF Gaming Rig finally goes on sale

Small form factor (SFF) PC gaming fans have been waiting since CES 2020 in January for the Razer Tomahawk Gaming Desktop to launch. The wait is finally over with the compact but powerful Intel NUC-based gaming rig finally going li...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 07 Dec 2020 10:49

The Couchmaster CYCON2. (Source: nerdytec)

nerdytec launches the Couchmaster CYCON2, a new lapdesk for gaming

A lapdesk is a cushioned prop for a keyboard and mouse that might make it easier to use these peripherals while sitting on a couch. nerdytec has announced a second generation of its example of this accessory, the Couchmaster CYCON...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2020 00:34

The RTX 3080 mobile will seemingly feature 16 GB of VRAM. (Image source: NVIDIA)

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 mobile outed with 16 GB of VRAM, a GA104 GPU and 6,144 CUDA cores

The first details of the GeForce RTX 3080 mobile have appeared online. Not only do they offer an insight into what to expect from high-end gaming laptops next year, but they also raise the question about the continued existence of...

Alex Alderson, 05 Dec 2020 23:59

Navi 23 and Navi 24 mobile GPUs are expected to sport a sub-100 W TGP. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Navi 23 and Navi 24 mobile GPUs with sub-100 W TGP targets reportedly being readied

AMD could be offering several Navi 23 and Navi 24 mobile GPUs with a sub-100 W TGP target to power gaming laptops next year. Navi 23 may be offered in three TGP variants topping at 90 W while Navi 24 will come in two SKUs — one wi...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Dec 2020 13:23

We may see a good number of laptops powered by AMD Zen 3 APUs and NVIDIA RTX 30 Ampere mobile in 2021. (Image Source: AMD)

Powerful AMD gaming and creator laptops on the anvil: Asus Zephyrus SKUs powered by Ryzen 9 5900HX, Ryzen 9 5900HS and NVIDIA RTX 3080, RTX 3070, RTX 3060 Max-Q, and Quadro RTX 3000 GPUs get listed

Several Asus ROG Zephyrus configurations powered by AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS and 5900HX APUs have surfaced online. The 5900HX could be an unlocked overclockable variant of the 5900H. The configs also list NVIDIA's upcoming mobile RTX 30...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Dec 2020 12:10

Adding SAM support for Ryzen 3000 and older CPUs might be harder than expected. (Image Source: AMD)

Here is why AMD might never include Smart Access Memory support on Ryzen 3000 and older models, while 6-year-old Intel CPUs can still benefit from this feature

It is quite ironic how AMD's Smart Access Memory (aka Resizable BAR) could help Intel and Nvidia regain some lost market shares. AMD offered to help its competitors with the Resizable BAR feature, yet Team Red may have hit a stone...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Dec 2020 20:29

The Hammerhead True Wireless Pro is THX certified. (Image source: Razer)

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro earbuds launched with advanced hybrid ANC, touch controls and 60 ms Bluetooth latency

Razer has unveiled a new version a Pro version of its Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds. The Hammerhead True Wireless Pro has a redesigned charging case and silicone ear tips, unlike the original model. The new earbuds support adva...

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2020 19:43

Time to tap those TSMC 7 nm nodes? (Image Source: PCGamesN)

Nvidia unveils the actual reasons behind the RTX 3000 shortages

We now have official confirmation that the Samsung 8 nm nodes are suboptimal when it comes to Ampere wafer yields, but this is not the only issue that is causing shortages for the RTX 3000 GPUs. Nvidia CFO Colette Kress revealed t...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Dec 2020 19:22

OnePlus prepares a new blind box for its Malaysian fans. (Source: Facebook)

The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition is coming to a new market in blind-box form

Good news, Malaysian fans of the latest OnePlus special-edition flagship phone: it's coming to your market! Then again, there are just 10 of them, and they are only found in blind boxes to be sold via Lazada. This promotional even...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2020 16:17

The Y-GX01 can be configured with a range of CPUs. (Image source: NVISEN)

NVISEN Y-GX01: A mini-PC with gaming chops thanks to its Intel Core i9-9880H processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU

With the Y-GX01, NVISEN has developed a mini-PC that is not only compact, but powerful too. The machines with a dedicated GPU, expandability and a range of processors to choose from.

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2020 13:54

Could 20 GB versions of the GeForce RTX 3080 be arriving after all? (Image source: NVIDIA)

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 20 GB of VRAM lives on as MSI registers eight SKUs with the EEC

NVIDIA was thought to have killed off the 20 GB version of the RTX 3080, but MSI suggests that may not be the case. To date, the board partner has registered the RTX 3080 20 GB under its Suprim, Sea Hawk, Gaming Trio, Aero and Ven...

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2020 13:49

The Intel Core i9-11900K is Intel's flagship Rocket Lake processor

Intel Core i9-11900K shows up on Ashes of The Singularity benchmark

Intel's upcoming Rocket Lake flagship processor, the Core i9-11900K, has just made an appearance on the Ashes of The Singularity benchmark. It manages to net a score of 64 fps on 1080p and 62 fps on 1440p. In comparison, the AMD R...

Anil Satyanarayana, 04 Dec 2020 11:34

Latest MSI GS66 sale is down to $1200 USD with 10th gen Core i7, GeForce RTX 2060 graphics, and 144 Hz display (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | Ultrathin MSI GS66 is down to $1200 USD with 10th gen Core i7, GeForce RTX 2060 graphics, and 144 Hz display

Unlike the thicker, cheaper and more budget-oriented MSI GP, GF or GL series, the MSI GS series is home to the company's flagship ultrathin gaming models akin to the Razer Blade series. Such models always retail for high prices at...

Allen Ngo, 03 Dec 2020 20:41

The new 14-inch laptops weigh only 1.45 Kg. (Image Source: Schenker)

Schenker-XMG launches Core 14 and Media 14 compact budget gaming laptops with Intel Tiger Lake CPUs

The new 14-inch models come in a slim 1.45 Kg case and can be equipped with either the Core i5-1135G7 or the i7-1165G7 Tiger Lake CPUs integrating the Iris Xe GPU with 96 EUs. There is also an Nvidia GTX 1650 dGPU for more demand...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Dec 2020 19:20

Sharkoon Light² S lightweight gaming mouse (Source: Sharkoon)

Sharkoon unveils the Light² S lightweight optical gaming mouse

The new Sharkoon lightweight gaming mouse joins the existing Light² products by adding the "S" to the 100 and 200 which have been around for a while. Its highlights include a honeycomb structure that allows it to weigh just 78 gra...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2020 18:53

Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Ti video card (Source: ROG - Republic of Gamers Global)

Asus unveils multiple GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics cards

The five new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti-based video cards by Asus cover all areas of desktop gaming, from the "hold nothing back" design of the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 Ti all the way down to the Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Mini, a...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2020 17:22

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT - reference design

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT OpenCL benchmarks: 13% faster than the RX 6800 XT and 35% faster than the RX 6800

Although apparently slower than both the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 and RTX 3080 by 19% and 4%, the upcoming AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (apparently a reference design board was used in the tests) is around 13% faster than the RX 6800 XT a...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2020 13:53

Deal | AMD Ryzen 9 Asus Zephyrus G14 keeps getting discounted, now down to just $1200 USD for Core i9 level of performance

One of AMD's fastest mobile CPUs can only be found on a select few laptops. Thankfully, these same laptops are frequently on sale to be much cheaper than their Intel equivalents.

Allen Ngo, 02 Dec 2020 20:09

The AOC C32G2AE and CQ32G2SE are both 31.5-inch and 165 Hz gaming monitors. (Image source: AOC)

AOC C32G2AE and CQ32G2SE: Two curved gaming monitors launched with 31.5-inch panels, 165 Hz refresh rates and 1 ms response times

The AOC C32G2AE and CQ32G2SE are two 31.5-inch and 165 Hz gaming monitors. The pair have a 1500R curvature and a 3,000:1 contrast ratio too with support for AMD FreeSync Premium. The C32G2AE is a 1080p monitor though, whereas the ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2020 19:42

Cyberpunk 2077 Photo Mode trailer (Source: Cyberpunk 2077 on YouTube)

Cyberpunk 2077: Photo Mode shown in a new official trailer

The trailer that has been released earlier today and has been watched by over 280,000 people already shows the entire plethora of features available for Cyberpunk 2077 players who will be using the Photo Mode. The categories of se...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Dec 2020 17:39

NVIDIA has let slip that there will be at least one more RTX 3060 card. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA sets expectations for more RTX 3060 cards as it publishes RTX 3060 Ti performance benchmarks

The RTX 3060 Ti is only the start of the RTX 3060 family, according to NVIDIA. Announced via a blog post, NVIDIA is expected to bring at least the RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 mobile to market from early next year. The company has also p...

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2020 14:46

The latest OS upgrade for the Nintendo Switch brings multiple changes. (Image source: Andrew Te)

The Nintendo Switch receives new features with V11.0.0 OS update

The Nintendo Switch has received one of its biggest updates yet thanks to V11.0.0. Not only does the update improve the stability of the console, but it adds several new features, including the ability to transfer screenshots to a...

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2020 00:42

Lenovo debuts the Legion 5 in India. (Source: Twitter)

Lenovo releases the Legion 5 with a Ryzen 5 4600H processor to the Indian market

The Legion 5 (AMD) has Renoir-based processors and an up to 144 hertz (Hz) FHD display. It is now on the OEM's Indian-division webstore, although not in its top Ryzen 7 4800H-powered SKU. It goes for a price translating to ~US$140...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2020 20:36

Custom RTX 3060 Ti cards will be way above NVIDIA's MSRP at launch. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Leaked prices suggest that custom NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti will be absurdly expensive

NVIDIA claims that the new GeForce RTX 3060 Ti will cost US$399, but leaked prices suggest that custom cards will be nowhere near that level. Instead, custom cards are expected to launch tomorrow for 20% to 66% higher than NVIDIA'...

Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2020 20:08

Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer will be standalone and might take at least a year to be ready as of early December 2020

Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer confirmed to arrive as a standalone product

When talking about what we considered to be the multiplayer mode in Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt CEO revealed during an investor call that it is "a separate dedicated production" that is considered to be "a standalone product" altho...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Dec 2020 19:17

The gaming market may stay quite healthy until at least 2025. (Source: Sony)

The gaming market is now estimated to be worth over US$256 billion by 2025

The latest market research reports on gaming worldwide indicate that this space has grown to about US$159 billion in 2020. Furthermore, this value is thought to grow to US$256.97 billion over the next 5 years. This may be influenc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2020 16:13

Sharkoon TG5 RGB Silent PCGH Edition ATX case (Source: Sharkoon)

Sharkoon intros the TG5 RGB Silent PCGH Edition ATX case

Sharkoon's latest case, namely the TG5 RGB Silent PCGH Edition, comes with damping mats on the top and side panel, as well as special fans designed to keep things as quiet as possible by running at only 800 RPM. The manufacturer's...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Dec 2020 15:14

The NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti takes on the RTX 2080 Super for US$300 less. (Image Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA announces the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti for US$399 — More performance than the RTX 2080 Super for US$300 less and 50 W lower TGP

NVIDIA has announced the first GPU in the RTX 3060 family, the RTX 3060 Ti for US$399. The RTX 3060 Ti effectively replaces the RTX 2060 Super but is slated to offer more performance than the RTX 2080 Super at lower power draws. T...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Dec 2020 15:12

The RTX 3060 Ti will reputedly launch this week. (Image source: Videocardz)

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti posts strong performances in CUDA, OpenCL and Vulkan benchmarks

The release of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is right around the corner, and the upcoming GA104 is already flexing its muscles in CUDA, OpenCL and Vulkan benchmarks. The RTX 3060 Ti comfortably beats out the RTX 2080 SUPER across the th...

Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2020 12:51

It appears a third different type of fan was shown in the official PS5 teardown video. (Image source: Sony)

PlayStation 5 fan lottery leaves some gamers with a noisier console than others while Sony may have used an even quieter fan for PS5 review units

Multiple PlayStation 5 teardowns by Les Numériques have revealed that Sony may have fitted up to three different fans into its new console, with differing results in regard to noise. Some gamers will end up stuck with the “noisier...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Dec 2020 09:36

The RX 6700 XT could hit significantly higher clocks than Big Navi cards like the RX 6800 (Image source: AMD)

Leaked AIB BIOSes indicate that AMD RX 6700 XT could hit a whopping 3 GHz when overclocked

A set of AIB BIOSes accessed by Igorslab indicate that board partner Radeon RX 6700 XT could leverage the 7nm process to hit significantly higher clocks than existing Big Navi cards, meaning near-3 GHz overclocks on air cooling co...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 01 Dec 2020 09:11

HP Pavilion Gaming 15 with AMD Ryzen 5 and GeForce GTX 1650 graphics is now more affordable than ever at just $450 USD (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | Get a GeForce GTX 1650 laptop for just $450 in this HP Pavilion Gaming 15 sale

RAM and storage may be low, but the performance-per-dollar for this deal is insane no matter how you spin it. $450 for a decent 1080p gaming laptop will appeal to a lot of budget and casual gamers.

Allen Ngo, 01 Dec 2020 01:23

The Xbox Series S can now run PlayStation 2 games, and performance is fairly good. (Image via Microsoft and Sony w/ edits)

Emulation developers show off PlayStation 2 games running on Xbox Series S

LibRetro, the developers behind the popular Retro Arch emulator, have added a PS2 core based on the PCSX2 emulator. This core was recently added to the UWP version of Retro Arch, which can be loaded onto the Xbox Series S. While p...

Sam Medley, 30 Nov 2020 23:36

The best Cyber Monday laptop deals are here. (Image via Pixabay)

Deal | The 10 best laptop deals for Cyber Monday — Great hardware with enticing discounts

Cyber Monday sales are live and promise some of the best discounts of the year. We list the 10 best laptop deals you can snag right now that promise a great feature set and performance to boot, for a steal.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Nov 2020 12:30

Medion Erazer Beast X10 (Tongfang GM7MPHP) in review: Stable, slim, compact gaming laptop with good battery life

The Medion Erazer Beast X10 offers plenty of gaming power, a sober look, and a good level of features

The compact Erazer Beast X10 brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the 17.3-inch matte screen (Full HD, IPS, 144 Hz). The gaming laptop also scores points with 32 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), room for two NVMe SSDs,...

Sascha Mölck, 29 Nov 2020 20:36

Cyberpunk 2077: What do we know about it?

Although there have been plenty of Cyberpunk 2077-related separate leaks/rumors and official news so far, the time has come for a roundup of what we know about this title's release, its download size, settings, the possible ending...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Nov 2020 19:56

The AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series cards offer great performance...if you can get hold of one. (Image source: AMD)

Dire AMD Radeon RX 6800XT and RX 6800 supply situation epitomized by leaked retailer delivery details: 22 cards incoming for 4,695 orders

AMD is struggling to fulfill orders for the new Radeon RX 6800 XT and RX 6800 desktop graphics cards. A leaked delivery situation form that allegedly comes from the Danish retailer Proshop details the dire straits Team Red appears...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Nov 2020 12:01

A single version has been made of this Cyberpunk 2077 themed RTX 3080. (Image Source: Videocardz)

One-off custom Cyberpunk 2077 RTX 3080 appears in competition run by CD Projekt Red

CD Projekt Red is running a competition for a single customised RTX 3080, but the regional restriction leaves us hoping that competitions for a similar design might be run in other markets.

Craig Ward, 29 Nov 2020 06:00