AMD Ryzen 5 9600X offers 14% performance uplift over Ryzen 5 7600X in leaked benchmark
AMD's upcoming Ryzen 5 9600X has been tested in Cinebench R23. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 7600X by up to 17% and the Core i5-14600K by 8%.
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RTX 4060-powered GEEKOM Mega Mini G1 is a liquid-cooled mini PC with OCuLink and 2.5 G ethernet set to launch at IFA 2024
GEEKOM has announced that a Tecno x GEEKOM branded version of the Mega Mini G1 mini PC will make its debut at IFA 2024. Thanks to a unique design, the Mega Mini G1 looks quite like nothing else on the market. This mini PC sports a...
Ubuntu Pack 24.04 now available in ten editions with extra apps, drivers, and codecs
Based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and available in no less than ten editions, Ubuntu Pack 24.04 is now out. This distro comes with a universal VLC player, a comprehensive set of media codecs, and support for running Windows apps. The list...
Intel Core i9 CPUs face 50% failure rate in VFX studios; AMD Ryzen 9 9950X gains ground
Visual effects studios report widespread instability with Intel's Core i9 processors, leading to a shift towards AMD's offerings. ModelFarm experiences a 50% failure rate with Intel CPUs, prompting the deployment of unreleased AMD...
STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl gets delayed once again to November 2024
GSC Game World has announced STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl will now be released in November 2024. The developers need to quash some last-minute bugs and will show off new gameplay via a dedicated event on August 12.
Overclocked AMD Ryzen 9 9950X trades blows with Apple M4 in Geekbench's single-core test
An early AMD Ryzen 9 9950 sample has been overclocked to 5.95 GHz. This results it a noticeable 16% performance uplift in Geekbench 6.3's multi-core test and 10% in single-core.
AMD Ryzen 9000 series launch date postponed by two weeks for top-spec models
AMD has delayed the launch of its Ryzen 9000 Granite Ridge processors. The top-spec models have been pushed back by two weeks, but you can buy the other two a week before.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K offers meagre performance improvement over Core i9-14900K in leaked benchmarks
New benchmarks of Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K desktop chip have been posted online. In Cinebench R23, the Arrow Lake outperforms its Raptor Lake counterpart by 18%, but the gains are a lot less impressive in other tests.
Open-source eGPU dock brings expanded desktop GPU support to Asus ROG XG Mobile
Asus ROG XG Mobile interface is available on ROG Flow laptops and the ROG Ally gaming handheld, and it lets users get better gaming performance with an external GPU. However, Asus has a few graphics card options available, and the...
Intel confirms manufacturing defects caused instability on some 13th-gen Raptor Lake processors
Intel has updated its initial statement about Raptor Lake instability. On top of faulty microcode and high operating voltages, instability on some early 13th-gen models was a result of oxidation in the manufacturing process; somet...
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: Rumored 5.7 GHz boost aims to challenge AMD's flagships
Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K processor is rumored to push the boundaries of performance. Leaks suggest impressive clock speeds and core configurations for this Arrow Lake-S flagship. The new chip aims to compete directly wit...
System76 reveals Cosmic DE release date with Pop!_OS 24.04 alpha
System76's long-awaited Cosmic desktop environment will officially ship with the Pop!_OS 24.04 alpha build, bringing with it a host of improvements to GPU compatibility and features. Despite it being an alpha build, System76 hopes...
Ubisoft apologizes to Japanese playerbase for Assassin's Creed Shadows
Ubisoft has issued a statement about its creative decisions with Assassin's Creed Shadow. It apologizes to the Japanese community and promises to fix some culturally insensitive aspects of the game before it drops in November this...
Deal | Samsung Odyssey G32A FHD 165 Hz 1 ms 27-inch gaming monitor returns to all-time low price of $129.99
The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G32A gaming monitor with the model name LS27AG320NNXZA has been available on Amazon since late March 2022. Thanks to a generous 43% discount, Amazon customers can get it for just $129.99 instead of the ...
Nvidia Titan lineup rumoured to make a comeback with Blackwell
Kopite7kimi says a Titan-class card based on Nvidia's Blackwell architecture exists. However, the leaker doesn't specify a launch window/specs and speculates it could never see the light of day like its Ada Lovelace-based predeces...
MSI's new MS-C907 mini PC offers a choice between Intel Core i3-N305 and Intel Processor N97 CPUs
MSI has introduced the MS-C907, an IPC (industrial PC) designed for industrial applications. The MS-C907 offers a choice between two capable Intel processors, extensive connectivity options, and a wide operating temperature range....
Intel breaks silence on 13th and 14th-gen Raptor Lake desktop CPU stability issues
Intel has finally commented on the stability issues experienced by numerous Raptor Lake desktop users. It says the issue stems from high operating voltages and plans to issue a microcode update in mid-August.
Minisforum MS-A1 mini PC launched with support for up to Ryzen 9000 series, OCuLink port, up to 96 GB of memory
Minisforum has officially launched the recently unveiled AMD-based MS-A1 mini PC, with prices starting from $259 for the barebones version. Unlike the Intel-based MS-01, the MS-A1 rocks support for socketed desktop CPUs, and an OC...
Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series cards reach over 212°F: Cheap thermal paste degrades performance
Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series cards are facing performance issues months after purchase. An investigation by Igor's Lab reveals the culprit: subpar thermal paste that deteriorates rapidly, suggesting a potentially widespread cost-c...
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 desktop graphics cards might not launch in 2024
A noted leaker on X opines we might not see Nvidia's next-gen RTX 5000 series graphics cards this year. Instead, they could be unveiled in the first week of January 2025 at CES.
Watercool launches massive “MO-RA IV” PC cooling radiators, featuring up to 9 fans and 120 81m-long pipes
Watercool is targeting PC enthusiasts and professionals with the launch of the MO-RA IV radiator series. Designed for demanding systems, the MO-RA IV focuses on cooling performance with grooved fins and high heat dissipation, than...
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 review: Quiet NUC mini-PC with Intel Core i5-14500, DDR5 RAM and modular design
Raptor Lake meets Mini-PC! HP's latest Elite Mini 800 G9 series model has been given a CPU upgrade. We put the mini-PC, which is suitable for a wide range of office tasks, through its paces on our test course. We analyze the performance and examine the efficiency of the configuration with Intel Core i5-14500 and DDR5 RAM.
Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | 1.3 kg
Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | 1.3 kg
AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs rumoured to be remarkably cheaper than Zen 4
Alleged prices of AMD's Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 desktop processors have leaked online. The top-spec models will be $150 cheaper than their Zen 4 predecessors and hit shelves on July 31.
Intel's own blunders have it backed into a corner as AMD Zen 5 chips near
CheckMag Intel Raptor Lake i9 chip owners are plagued by system crashes that can be traced back to the chips' excessive voltage and wattage. AMD might seize the opportunity with the release of Zen 5 and while Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake are ...
Ryzen 9 9950X tested at different power levels: CPU shows excellent perf/watt and beats Ryzen 9 7950X using less power
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X with its 16 cores, 32 threads, a boost clock of up to 5.7 GHz, and a 170 W TDP is the flagship chip in the Zen 5 lineup. According to a series of Cinbench R23 multi-core benchmark runs at varying Package Powe...
HP OmniStudio X All-In-One launches as iMac competitor with 32-inch 4K display, GeForce RTX 4050 and AI features
HP has presented a new all-in-one, the OmniStudio X, that is equipped with either a 27-inch or 32-inch 4K display. Thanks to the GeForce RTX 4050, the device should even be suitable for casual gamers, while AI features are intende...
Hotter-than-ever Intel Arrow Lake and Panther Lake thermals could be on cards as increased TJMax limits leak
Intel Arrow Lake is the next desktop architecture from Team Blue that is set to rival AMD Zen 5. Among other architectural enhancements like new P and E cores, the Core Ultra 200 CPUs might also bring different thermal characteris...
Intel Arrow Lake flagship Core Ultra 9 285K reportedly suffers P-core boost clock regression vs 14th and 13th-gen Intel CPUs
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is slated to be the flagship desktop SKU in the upcoming Arrow Lake lineup. Thanks to numerous leaks, the technical specifications of the Arrow Lake series, including the flagship Core Ultra 9 285K, are...
Simply NUC readies extremeEDGE fanless mini PC servers with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840U processor
Other processor options include the AMD Ryzen embedded V3C18l and the Ryzen 7 7840U. There is support for up to 96 GB LPDDR5-5600 RAM, 24 TB NVMe SSD storage and high-speed internet interfaces like 4x 2.5 GbE, 2x 10 GbE and 4/5G, ...
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 560.70 now available with support for three new DLSS 3 titles
Unleashed earlier today, Nvidia's video driver package with version number 560.70 comes with day-one optimizations for the following DLSS 3 games: Stormgate, Dungeonborne, and Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. This new piece of code a...
Entire Intel Arrow Lake lineup leaks with a total of 18 SKUs spread out across 125 W, 65 W, and 35 W tiers
Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs are slated to arrive in October this month. The top-spec model will feature a 24-core CPU, followed by a 20-core SKU, 14-core CPU, and finally, a 10-core processor. Depending on the model, you could get a 4...
WD launches an 8TB NVMe SSD for its WD_BLACK SN850X lineup, priced at $899
Western Digital has expanded its WD Black SN850X NVMe SSD lineup with an 8TB model. Designed for gamers and content creators, the drive leverages PCIe Gen4 and TLC 3D NAND to deliver sequential read speeds of up to 7,200 MB/s. The...
Deal | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D discounted down to $464.99 for Amazon Prime Day
Now is the time to snipe some deals for the current gen processors, as the next gen Ryzen 9000 processors prepare to make their debut at the end of this month. At $464.99, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D might not be the fastest gaming proces...
AMD Tech Day | AMD confirms launch date for Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 desktop processors
AMD has shown off some benchmarks of its Zen 5-based Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X. It has also announced its new motherboard chipset names, features and shed light on Zen 5's memory compatibility.
Geekom AE7 review: NUC mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, DDR5 RAM, modern interfaces and one problem
New CPU in a familiar case! The Geekom AE7 mini-PC corresponds to the well-known Intel NUC models, which are now marketed by Asus. An AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is used as the CPU, which promises a lot thanks to its powerful iGPU. The most important thing, however, is the power available for the CPU, which has a significant impact on performance. In this review, we have put the Geekom AE7 through all the benchmarks and the performance of the mini-PC.
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 578 g
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 578 g
13th and 14th-gen Intel processors' instability continues to plague gamers and developers
Multiple game developers have spoken about stability issues with Intel CPUs like the Core i9-13900K and Core i9-14900K. One of them is even switching to AMD CPUs due to the non-stop issues caused by the high-end Raptor Lake parts....
AMD gets called out for misleading customers with confusing product names
Linus Tech Tips has called out AMD for misleading customers with confusing product names. In the YouTube video, Linus highlights how AMD and other companies have been trying to make their offerings more appealing with numbers and ...
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X debut on Geekbench with near-identical multi-core performance
AMD's upcoming flagship CPU, the Ryzen 9 9950X has shown up on Geekbench alongside the 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X. Its multi-core performance is on par with last-gen Zen 4 counterparts, with a 12% improvement in single-core.
Geekom Mini IT13 powered by Intel Core i9-13900H gets enticing US$127 discount for limited time
Geekom's new Mini IT13 mini PC is getting an impressive US$127 / £127 discount till July 14. Powered by the Intel Core i9-13900H, 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB storage, the Geekom Mini IT13 offers class-leading hardware that increase your...
The First Descendant tech review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks
More than just hype? The First Descendant is a loot shooter that resembles a cross between Destiny and Warframe. Despite being very popular on Steam right now, it has received fairly mixed reviews. We have taken a closer look at the game’s hardware requirements.
Ryzen 7 9700X vs Ryzen 7 7700X: Zen 5 chip showcases strong 14% gain over Zen 4 CPU in single-core Geekbench 6 benchmark
Rumored to cost similar to the Ryzen 7 7700X, the 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X based on the Zen 5 architecture has appeared on Geekbench and the results are impressive, at least when it comes to the single-core performance. According to t...
Deal | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X price drops to new low in Amazon deal - 46% off and cheaper than Ryzen 5 7600 non-X counterpart
The impressively fast AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 46% off on Amazon, making it cheaper than the vanilla Ryzen 5 7600 and bringing it to its lowest price ever. The Ryzen 5 7600X impresses with performance on-par with much newer CPUs, maki...
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro keyboards receive firmware update with Snap Tap Mode for quick directional changes
A new firmware update for the Razer Huntsman V3 Series brings Snap Tap Mode to competitive gamers. This allows you to quickly change direction without having to release the directional button you have already pressed.
Minisforum AtomMan G7 PT review: Compact gaming mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and Radeon RX 7600M XT
High-end CPU meets mid-range GPU! The Minisforum AtomMan G7 PT impresses with an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX processor and the Radeon RX 7600M XT graphics card. With this combination, the compact mini-PC offers first-class performance for demanding applications and gaming, according to the manufacturer. In this review with numerous measurements and benchmarks, we take a closer look at whether the mini-PC can also achieve this in everyday use.
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT | 2.8 kg
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT | 2.8 kg
Fanless AMD Ryzen 5 8500G mini PC available for pre-orders in Japan, Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 8700G options also listed
Japanese retailer Oliospec is pre-selling the Ryzen 5 8500G mini PCs at just above $1,000. The Streacom FC8 fanless case is on the expensive side, but it manages to keep the processor at 75°C under load. Oliospec also provides a A...
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Zen 5 CPU overtakes Intel's flagship Core i9-14900KS in leaked single-core benchmark
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X with its 6x Zen 5 cores and a boost clock of 5.4 GHz is the least powerful member of the Zen 5 family. However, even with its 6 cores, the CPU could overtake the Intel Core i9-14900KS in single-core worklo...
HiBy FD5 multifunction headphone amplifier goes up for pre-order
Built around a quad AKM4493 DAC array and sporting a maximum output power of 1523 mW, the HiBy F5 multifunction desktop-grade heavy-duty headphone amplifier supports both USB and Bluetooth input and features independent 3.5 mm and...
Finnix 126 now available for download as a super-light Linux distro under 500 MB in size
Unleashed yesterday, Finnix 126 is built using the Linux kernel 6.8 (Debian 6.8.12-1, to be entirely accurate) and comes with several new packages, such as libc6-i386, features, as well as fixes and improvements. This release also...
Newsmay AC8F-POE review: A mini PC with PoE support and Intel N100 for professional environments
Not for everyday use! The Newsmay AC8F-POE is a mini PC for professional environments. With PoE support, the computer can be powered directly via the network cable. In this review, discover more about the Newsmay AC8F-POE and what kind of performance can be expected of the Intel N100.
Intel Processor N100 | Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) | 1.2 kg
Intel Processor N100 | Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) | 1.2 kg
Linux Mint 22 beta released with Cinnamon 6.2 desktop based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
The Linux Mint development team has released the beta version of Linux Mint 22 for download, which for the first time is based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and comes with the Linux 6.8 kernel. In addition to the updated Cinnamon 6.2 deskto...
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