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Ryzen 9000X3D gaming performance improvements have been revealed by leaked slides from MSI. (Image source: AMD)

Ryzen 9000X3D gaming performance: 13% faster than Ryzen 7000X3D in Far Cry 6

AMD's upcoming gaming-focused Ryzen 9000X3D lineup of CPUs is widely expected to hit shelves sometime next month. If the recent performance leaks in both synthetic and gaming tests are anything to go by, we can expect very decent ...

Sambit Saha, 13 Oct 2024 01:18

Ubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole" anniversary desktop theme (Image source: Ubuntu)

Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole arrives with the latest kernel, toolchains, GNOME 47, and heightened security

Yesterday, Ubuntu 24.10 finally came out of beta. Codenamed "Oracular Oriole," it sports the latest kernel (version 6.11), expanded toolchains with versioned Rust and Java TCK, tighter security controls via improved permissions pr...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2024 19:19

Ubuntu Budgie 24.10 desktop (Image source: Ubuntu Budgie)

Ubuntu Budgie 24.10 now available with a refined desktop

Released yesterday, Ubuntu Budgie 24.10 will receive nine months of support. This update focuses on refining the Budgie desktop while paving the way for Wayland. Consequently, the developers removed the X11 plank dock, defaulted t...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2024 11:03

The Core Ultra 200S series brings AI and new platform features to desktops. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel launches Arrow Lake-S for desktops led by the $589 Core Ultra 9 285K, new LGA1851 socket, Xe-LPG GPU, NPU, and CU-DIMM support in tow

Intel has launched the Arrow Lake-S desktop platform led the Core Ultra 9 285K. Arrow Lake-S is based on the new LGA1851 socket and offers plenty of new features including Lion Cove P-cores, Skymont E-cores, Xe-LPG iGPU, a 13 TOPS...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Oct 2024 17:32

The RTX 5080 could be one of the first graphics cards to ship with ultra-fast 32 Gbps GDDR7 VRAM. (Image source: NVIDIA - edited)

New report points to VRAM speed upgrade for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 as Blackwell GPU named

A new report has revealed more information about one of NVIDIA's forthcoming Blackwell generation desktop graphics cards. Not only has a prospective VRAM upgrade been touted, but so has the GPU that is said to be underpinning the ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Oct 2024 00:07

The MacBook Pro had fewer buyers in the third quarter of 2024 than in the previous year. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

PC market: Apple is the big loser in the third quarter, while Asus and Lenovo increase their market share

The hype surrounding AI PCs is not reflected in the sales figures: according to the latest data from the IDC, around 1.7 million fewer computers were sold in the third quarter of 2024 than in the same quarter of last year, with Ap...

Hannes Brecher, 09 Oct 2024 15:50

High-end QD-OLED and gaming monitors from Innocn are on sale this week for Amazon Prime Day (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | High-end QD-OLED and gaming monitors from Innocn are on sale this week for Amazon Prime Day

The curved 34-inch QD-OLED 175 Hz monitor can be had for under $550 USD while gamers on tighter budgets can opt for the IPS version for only $300. Innocn monitors are generally more affordable than those from Dell or MSI while off...

Allen Ngo, 09 Oct 2024 02:23

Intel Arrow Lake-S lineup with Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K, and Core Ultra 5 245K confirmed ahead of launch

A newly leaked official slide has blown the lid off Intel's entire upcoming Arrow Lake-S desktop CPU lineup, giving us confirmed information regarding the Core Ultra 9, Core Ultra 7, as well as the Core Ultra 5 CPUs, which are exp...

Sambit Saha, 08 Oct 2024 22:11

Core Ultra 9 285K is more power efficient (Image Source: Intel China)

Leaked Intel slides reveal Core Ultra 9 285K is overall slower but less power-hungry than i9-14900K in games, AMD comparisons also included

With the jump to TSMC's 3 nm fabrication process, intel's Arrow Lake-S processor will mainly focus on power efficiency improvements rather than performance gains over the previous gen. The leaked slides show that the Core Ultra 9 ...

Bogdan Solca, 08 Oct 2024 14:02

OpenBSD 7.6 official poster (Image source: OpenBSD)

OpenBSD 7.6 launches with Milk-V Pioneer support, security fixes, and more

The 57th release of the open-source, security-focused OpenBSD operating system is now available and carries the 7.6 version label. Its highlights include support for the Milk-V Pioneer board and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite process...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Oct 2024 11:03

Nvidia is rumoured to reveal something important at CES 2025 (image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia confirms CES 2025 keynote for likely RTX 50 series unveil

Nvidia has confirmed its presence at CES 2025. CEO Jensen Huang will deliver a keynote on January 6 and likely show off the company's next-gen RTX 50 series graphics cards.

Anil Ganti, 08 Oct 2024 03:42

Gaming PC with 24-core Core Ultra 9 285K 'Arrow Lake-S' CPU leaks out

HP will likely be among the first introduce a gaming system with Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-S CPUs, up to the highest-end Core Ultra 9 285K. With 24-cores and no support for hyperthreading, Arrow Lake-S is going to be an interest...

Sambit Saha, 08 Oct 2024 02:22

It looks like the AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs with 3D V-Cache will handily outperform their Ryzen 7000 counterparts. (Image source: Sebastian Bade / Notebookcheck - edited)

Ryzen 9000X3D benchmarks leak: 9800X3D smashes 7800X3D in leaked Cinebench tests

Cinebench scores for the rumoured AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D have leaked, revealing an almost 30% performance boost over the previous-generation CPUs. These performance improvements are present in both single- and mul...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Oct 2024 21:20

The RX 7900 XTX came to the market in December 2022. (Image source: PowerColor, Visax, edited)

Deal | Flagship RX 7900 XTX leaves RTX 4080 Super far behind in price/performance with current lowest-ever price

AMD's most powerful RDNA 3 GPU, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX has now dropped to less than $850 on Amazon. The RX 7900 XTX is on par with the more expensive RTX 4080 Super in rasterization. So, the reduced price has made the GPU an excel...

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Oct 2024 12:42

Arrow Lake-S Core Ultra 9 285K CPU takes the top spot in PassMark's single-threaded performance benchmark

Intel's upcoming 'Arrow Lake-S' Core Ultra 9 285K desktop CPU boasts quite the punch in terms of single-threaded performance. Due to its lack of hyper-threading support, however, falls way back in the pack in multi-threaded scores...

Sambit Saha, 06 Oct 2024 21:07

The iMac M1 appears to be affected by a hardware error. (Image source: Andreas Osthoff / Notebookcheck)

iMac M1: All-in-one PC reportedly has a hardware defect - Apple refuses free repairs, high display brightness is a risk

Reports of display problems with the iMac M1 have been popping up in online forums, and not just since yesterday. A number of users appear to be affected by a similar error, which strongly suggests a hardware-level error. Costly r...

Silvio Werner, 06 Oct 2024 15:49

Nvidia launched the RTX 4080 Super in January 2024. (Image source: Zotac, Pawel Czerwinski, edited)

RTX 4080 Super and RTX 4090 GPUs to start disappearing from market soon as Nvidia prepares for RTX 50 launch

Nvidia has supposedly stopped the production of the RTX 4090 GPUs and there won't be any new supply. The RTX 4080 Super is also reportedly going to suffer the same fate as a report out of China alleges that Team Green will discont...

Fawad Murtaza, 05 Oct 2024 21:22

Not much has changed in the second edition of EA FC. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

EA Sports FC 25 review: More of the same

The latest installment of EA Sports FC feels like a halfway attempt to deliver on the promises of last year's rebrand. With the exception of chaotic arcade-style ‘Rush’ matches, upgraded gameplay tactics and a refreshingly new tak...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 05 Oct 2024 19:38

Minisforum BD790i review: Mini-ITX mainboard with an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and PCIe 5.0 as a basis for small gaming PCs

Mobile SoC meets desktop motherboard. The Minisforum BD790i mainboard promises a great deal of performance and, as a result, could be an excellent basis for compact Mini-ITX PCs. We took a look at t...
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | AMD Radeon 610M

Sebastian Bade, 04 Oct 2024 19:32

AMD released the Radeon RX 7700 XT in September 2023. (Image source: PowerColor, Chris Appano on Unsplash, edited)

Deal | RTX 4060 Ti-beating Radeon RX 7700 XT drops to lowest price ever

The mid-range AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is now going for $100 less than its launch price. As a result, the card is at a record-low price. What's more, the PowerColor Fighter RX 7700 XT on sale comes with two free games that offer a co...

Fawad Murtaza, 03 Oct 2024 22:58

Starfield's first major DLC, Shattered Space, is now available for purchase (image source: Notebookcheck)

Starfield Shattered Space review: Great idea, poor execution

CheckMag Starfield's new Shattered Space expansions fails to improve upon the numerous issues that plagued the base game. The plot is tepid, at best, and there isn't enough content to justify its $30 price tag.

Anil Ganti, 03 Oct 2024 17:49

GeForce Game Ready Driver 565.90 update notes in the Nvidia app (Image source: Own)

RTX HDR multi-monitor support and more come with the latest GeForce Game Ready and Nvidia app updates

Unleashed yesterday alongside a refreshed Nvidia app that sports RTX HDR multi-monitor support, the 565.90 GeForce Game Ready Driver software package focuses on three games, namely MechWarrior 5: Clans, Throne and Liberty, and Sta...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Oct 2024 12:48

Manjaro 24.0 "Wynsdey" desktop (Image source: GamingOnLinux)

Manjaro 24.1 "Xahea" launches with KDE Plasma 6.1.5, VirtualBox 7.1, and more

Less than four months after the arrival of version 24.0 "Wynsdey," Manjaro Linux 24.1 is ready to be unleashed. Dubbed "Xahea," the arrival of the updated is imminent, as today's stable refresh removes the kernel with version 6.9 ...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Oct 2024 19:38

Mabox Linux in action (June 2023 release) (Image source: Mabox Linux)

Manjaro-based ultralight Mabox Linux 24.09 now available for download

Based on Manjaro and inspired by CrunchBang and taking advantage of a few BunsenLabs utilities, Mabox Linux comes with a lightweight, ready-to-use software environment that works great on old, slow computers. Using Openbox, tint2,...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Oct 2024 12:39

Razer recently unveiled its own laptop cooling pad at RazerCon 2024. (Image source: Razer)

Laptop cooling pad from Razer promises up to 18% better cooling for gaming laptops

The Razer Laptop Cooling Pad not only ensures more efficient cooling of gaming notebooks, but also expands the range of USB ports of your own notebook. Fan control and the RGB lighting of the cooling pad can be individually config...

Alexander Pensler, 29 Sep 2024 17:29

Thermal Grizzly WireView Pro — GPU protection against power connector meltdown (Image source: Thermal Grizzly)

Thermal Grizzly's $76 gadget promises to save your pricey GPU from melting down

Thermal Grizzly introduces the WireView Pro, a device designed to address power connector melting issues in high-performance GPUs like the RTX 4090. This $76 gadget offers real-time power consumption measurement, temperature monit...

Andrew Sozinov, 29 Sep 2024 16:02

RTX 50-powered MEG Vision X AI to launch with Arrow Lake CPUs and built-in display in 2025

MSI has showcased the MEG Vision X AI, which packs RTX 50-series graphics along with Intel's Core Ultra 200-series processors. The pre-built system is set to be quite the powerhouse, and is expected to hit the shelves in 2025.

Sambit Saha, 28 Sep 2024 20:25

The System76 Cosmic Alpha 2 update introduced a ton of usability and customisation changes to the fledgling desktop environment. (Image source: System76 - edited)

New Cosmic DE Alpha 2 update adds slew of customisation options alongside app and settings improvements for the System76 Linux desktop

A fully functional file manager, density options, new UI scaling and density options, and focus follows cursor! System76 has addressed a ton of complaints and small bugs related to its new Rust-based Cosmic desktop environment and...

Julian van der Merwe, 27 Sep 2024 18:10

This Apple Desktop Bus Keyboard from 1986 is wireless and has a built-in OLED display and rotary knob. (Image source: mtt on YouTube)

Apple mechanical keyboard from 1986 gets new lease on life with modern features, wireless connectivity

A new YouTube channel has popped up with an incredible video detailing how to convert an old Apple Desktop Bus mechanical keyboard from an outdated wired connector to a USB type-C/wireless keyboard. He also managed to add in some ...

Julian van der Merwe, 27 Sep 2024 07:49

New information about Nvidia's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 has emerged online (image source: Nvidia)

Leaked Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 specs reveal massive VRAM upgrade; GeForce RTX 5080 still restricted to 16 GB

A new leak has revealed some key specifications of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080. The former will get 32 GB of VRAM while the latter will have to make do with 16 GB. Both cards will draw more power than their predecesso...

Anil Ganti, 26 Sep 2024 19:33

SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds gaming earbuds (Image source: SteelSeries)

SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds gaming earbuds unveiled with ANC, Qi wireless charging, and more

Up for purchase at $159.99, the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds bring together active noise cancellation, Qi wireless charging, and instant swapping between mobile Bluetooth and console/PC audio. This piece of audio hardware for gamer...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Sep 2024 18:07

The Samsung Odyssey G5 was launched back in 2021. (Image source: Samsung, Daniele Pelusi on Unsplash, edited)

Deal | 34-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 ultra-wide gaming monitor with 165 Hz refresh rate is now available at big discount

The 34-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor is now on sale at a deep discount on Woot. The ultra-wide monitor features a 1000R curve, a 3,440x1,440 resolution, a 165 Hz refresh rate, and support for AMD FreeSync premium.

Fawad Murtaza, 26 Sep 2024 16:32

At least one AMD Zen 5 X3D CPUs could launch in the coming weeks (image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D tipped for an October launch; Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D to debut next year

A new leak says AMD plans to launch the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in the coming weeks. On the other hand, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D might not hit shelves until next year because they have some 'special features'.

Anil Ganti, 26 Sep 2024 03:25

Intel's next-gen desktop GPU has just shown up online (image source: Intel)

Intel Arc Battlemage: Next-gen desktop GPU makes Geekbench debut with 12 GB VRAM

Intel's upcoming desktop graphics card based on the Battlemage architecture has shown up online. It performs on par with a GeForce RTX 4060 and boosts up to 2.8 GHz.

Anil Ganti, 26 Sep 2024 00:25

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is expected to pack a mix of 6 Lion Cove P-cores and 8 Skymont E-cores. (Image source: Intel, Yue Ma on Unsplash, edited)

Leaked Core Ultra 5 245K multi-core performance fails to noticeably set itself apart from Core i5-14600K

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core performance of the upcoming 14-core Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Arrow Lake CPU has leaked. According to the 25,000+ result, the ARL-S chip should comfortably leave the Ryzen 5 9600X and the Ryzen 7 9700X behin...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Sep 2024 12:05

Liya Linux 2 desktop (Image source: Liya)

Arch Linux-based Liya 2.1 rolls out with the 6.11.0-1 kernel

With a short history that started in 2023, Liya Linux is a one-man effort based on Arch with reduced system requirements alongside modern looks and improved security. Released yesterday, version 2.1 comes with the 6.11.0-1 kernel,...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Sep 2024 11:48

Sony has remastered Horizon Zero Dawn with current-gen graphics (image source: Sony)

Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster announced for PC and PlayStation 5

Sony has announced Horizon Zero Dawn is getting a remaster. It will launch on October 31 as a $9.99 upgrade for people who already own the game. Otherwise, it costs $49.499

Anil Ganti, 25 Sep 2024 04:37

HP's new professional monitors are now official (image source: HP)

HP Series 5 Pro workstation monitors unveiled alongside new laptops

HP has announced a bunch of new monitors today under the HP Series 5 Pro umbrella. They all have a refresh rate of 100 Hz and come with DP, HDMI, USB-A and USB-B ports.

Anil Ganti, 24 Sep 2024 18:25

HP has announced five new USB-C monitors (image source: HP)

HP launches five new Series 5 Pro USB-C monitors

HP has launched five new USB-C monitors to go with its new laptops. Three come with an integrated webcam/speakers, while compensate for it with better I/O choices.

Anil Ganti, 24 Sep 2024 18:25

KaOS 2024 Linux desktop (Image source: KaOS)

KaOS 2024.09 launches with updated VirtualBox and the Calligra office suite

With a history of over a decade, KaOS is a niche distro that has just received an update. Version 2024.09 was released yesterday, and its highlights include Calligra, which replaces LibreOffice as the default office suite, as well...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Sep 2024 11:32

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game coming in 2025 (Image source: Tales of the Shire)

Wētā Workshop announces new release date for Tales of the Shire

Announced back in April, Wētā Workshop's Tales of the Shire was supposed to be released by the end of the year. Sadly, a delay to the first months of 2025 was announced earlier this month, without a specific release date. Now, tha...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Sep 2024 14:13

Intel Arrow Lake Core Ultra 200 CPUs are expected to officially launch In October. (Image source: Intel, Unsplash, Pixabay, edited)

Intel allegedly cancels another future desktop CPU architecture

According to a rumor that has just surfaced, Intel has reportedly canceled a desktop CPU architecture that was rumored to launch late next year. Assuming this to be true, Intel Arrow Lake CPUs will now be the only chips from Team ...

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Sep 2024 13:18

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on Dell XPS 13 (Image source: Canonical)

Ubuntu 24.10 beta comes with GNOME 47 and more

On the way for the public release of Ubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole," which is scheduled for October 10th, the Ubuntu team unveiled a new beta for the desktop, server, and cloud products. Ubuntu 24.10 beta allows users to test GNOM...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Sep 2024 10:34

Many of Keychron's mechanical keyboards have solid aluminium cases for a premium feel. (Image source: Keychron)

Deal | Keychron mechanical keyboards with Gateron G Pro switches and QMK/VIA support get 63% discount - prices start as low as $44.99

The Amazon-owned Woot! store has discounted almost its entire range of Keychron mechanical keyboards, with some of the fan-favourite keyboards getting massive discounts upwards of 60%. Most of the keyboards on offer are highly cus...

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Sep 2024 07:53

Desktop

Ryzen 9000X3D gaming performance: 13% faster than Ryzen 7000X3D in Far Cry 6

Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole arrives with the latest kernel, toolchains, GNOME 47, and heightened security

Ubuntu Budgie 24.10 now available with a refined desktop

Intel launches Arrow Lake-S for desktops led by the $589 Core Ultra 9 285K, new LGA1851 socket, Xe-LPG GPU, NPU, and CU-DIMM support in tow

New report points to VRAM speed upgrade for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 as Blackwell GPU named

PC market: Apple is the big loser in the third quarter, while Asus and Lenovo increase their market share

Deal | High-end QD-OLED and gaming monitors from Innocn are on sale this week for Amazon Prime Day

Intel Arrow Lake-S lineup with Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K, and Core Ultra 5 245K confirmed ahead of launch

Leaked Intel slides reveal Core Ultra 9 285K is overall slower but less power-hungry than i9-14900K in games, AMD comparisons also included

Until Dawn benchmark test: Tough GPU requirements

OpenBSD 7.6 launches with Milk-V Pioneer support, security fixes, and more

Nvidia confirms CES 2025 keynote for likely RTX 50 series unveil

Gaming PC with 24-core Core Ultra 9 285K 'Arrow Lake-S' CPU leaks out

Ryzen 9000X3D benchmarks leak: 9800X3D smashes 7800X3D in leaked Cinebench tests

Deal | Flagship RX 7900 XTX leaves RTX 4080 Super far behind in price/performance with current lowest-ever price

Arrow Lake-S Core Ultra 9 285K CPU takes the top spot in PassMark's single-threaded performance benchmark

iMac M1: All-in-one PC reportedly has a hardware defect - Apple refuses free repairs, high display brightness is a risk

Final Fantasy XVI review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

RTX 4080 Super and RTX 4090 GPUs to start disappearing from market soon as Nvidia prepares for RTX 50 launch

EA Sports FC 25 review: More of the same

Minisforum BD790i review: Mini-ITX mainboard with an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and PCIe 5.0 as a basis for small gaming PCs

Deal | RTX 4060 Ti-beating Radeon RX 7700 XT drops to lowest price ever

Starfield Shattered Space review: Great idea, poor execution

RTX HDR multi-monitor support and more come with the latest GeForce Game Ready and Nvidia app updates

Manjaro 24.1 "Xahea" launches with KDE Plasma 6.1.5, VirtualBox 7.1, and more

Manjaro-based ultralight Mabox Linux 24.09 now available for download

Laptop cooling pad from Razer promises up to 18% better cooling for gaming laptops

Thermal Grizzly's $76 gadget promises to save your pricey GPU from melting down

EA Sports FC 25 review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

RTX 50-powered MEG Vision X AI to launch with Arrow Lake CPUs and built-in display in 2025

New Cosmic DE Alpha 2 update adds slew of customisation options alongside app and settings improvements for the System76 Linux desktop

Apple mechanical keyboard from 1986 gets new lease on life with modern features, wireless connectivity

Leaked Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 specs reveal massive VRAM upgrade; GeForce RTX 5080 still restricted to 16 GB

SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds gaming earbuds unveiled with ANC, Qi wireless charging, and more

Deal | 34-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 ultra-wide gaming monitor with 165 Hz refresh rate is now available at big discount

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D tipped for an October launch; Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D to debut next year

Intel Arc Battlemage: Next-gen desktop GPU makes Geekbench debut with 12 GB VRAM

Leaked Core Ultra 5 245K multi-core performance fails to noticeably set itself apart from Core i5-14600K

Arch Linux-based Liya 2.1 rolls out with the 6.11.0-1 kernel

Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster announced for PC and PlayStation 5

HP Series 5 Pro workstation monitors unveiled alongside new laptops

HP launches five new Series 5 Pro USB-C monitors

67% GMK NucBox K9 mini PC review: Core Ultra 5 125H with Arc 7 graphics

KaOS 2024.09 launches with updated VirtualBox and the Calligra office suite

God of War Ragnarök review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

Wētā Workshop announces new release date for Tales of the Shire

Intel allegedly cancels another future desktop CPU architecture

Ubuntu 24.10 beta comes with GNOME 47 and more

74% Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny review: Mini workstation with Intel Core i9-14900, 64 GB RAM and Nvidia T1000

Deal | Keychron mechanical keyboards with Gateron G Pro switches and QMK/VIA support get 63% discount - prices start as low as $44.99

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