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A Minecraft scene with and without ray tracing. (Source: NVIDIA)

Gamescom 2019 | Minecraft, Dying Light 2 and other titles to get ray tracing soon

Mojang, the makers of Minecraft, has announced that its hit game will become able to use real-time ray tracing in early 2020. Furthermore, NVIDIA has broken the news that a number of other titles will get these features. They include upcoming Metro Exodus DLC, Control and Dying Light 2.

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Aug 2019 19:07

The Sony PlayStation 5 is expected to have some serious horsepower. (Source: T3)

Rumor | The PlayStation 5's GPU could be clocked at a whopping 2 GHz and feature 40 CUs, console rumored to have a February 2020 unveiling

Latest PlayStation 5 news is that the console's GPU could have a 2 GHz clock speed and feature 40 CUs. This puts the GPU almost on par with the NVIDIA RTX 2080 in terms of raw performance. Also, Sony is reportedly preparing for a PlayStation Meeting 2020 in which details about the PlayStation 5 would be revealed along with a few game demos.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Aug 2019 22:20

Eurocom Nightsky Ti15 (Clevo PB51RF) Laptop Review

87% Eurocom Nightsky Ti15 (Clevo PB51RF) Laptop Review

New age of narrow bezel Clevo laptops. Clevo is getting better at creating more visually attractive gaming laptops without sacrificing the core performance advantages that the series is known for. We only wish that it could be easier to service.

Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, 15.6", 2.5 kg

Allen Ngo, 18 Aug 2019 01:37

Schenker Key 16 (Clevo P960EN-K) Review: The slim notebook pleases with a lot of computing power

84% Schenker Key 16 (Clevo P960EN-K) Review: The slim notebook pleases with a lot of computing power

Elegant, slim gamer. The powerful hardware of the Schenker Key 16 is able to bring all the current computer games smoothly to the matte 16.1-inch screen (FHD, IPS, 144 Hz). Schenker offers individual configuration options, such as up to three storage drives (2x M.2-2280, 1x 2.5-in) and up to 64 GB of working memory. In addition, the BIOS allows for undervolting of CPU and iGPU.

Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, 16.1", 2.2 kg

Sascha Mölck, 17 Aug 2019 19:17

Logitech launches mechanical keyboards with new low-profile switches

Logitech has added two new premium gaming keyboards to its line-up. The new G915 Lightspeed Wireless and the G815 Lightsync RGB feature Logitech’s low-profile GL mechanical keyboard switches and customization through 16.8 million different colors.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Aug 2019 12:48

Nvidia could be planning to release an RTX 2080 Ti Super GPU by the end of 2019. (Source: Amazon)

Nvidia may soon launch a new RTX GPU

Based on the information leaked in the latest updated of AIDA64, the upcoming GPU appears to be based on the TU102, so it is certainly an enthusiast-grade model. It may end up as either the RTX 2080 Ti Super, the Titan RTX Black or a new Quadro RTX professional GPU.

Bogdan Solca, 16 Aug 2019 15:56

Acer Predator Triton 500 Laptop Review: A Lot of Gaming Performance Despite the Slim Case

84% Acer Predator Triton 500 Laptop Review: A Lot of Gaming Performance Despite the Slim Case

New CPU, new luck. The ultra-flat Predator Triton 500 gaming notebook from Acer is now available with Intel's latest 9000 series processors. Learn how well the updated version performs in our test update.

Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.1 kg

Florian Glaser, 16 Aug 2019 09:50

King's Bounty II pre-orders now live, launch set for 2020 (Source: 1C Online Games Portal)

King’s Bounty II confirmed to arrive next year with open-world exploration and RPG mechanics

Popular turn-based fantasy video game King's Bounty is ready for a come back that blends open-world exploration and RPG mechanics with the successful tactical turn-based approach used by the previous titles of this franchise. Pre-orders can be placed already, but the game will launch next year.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2019 15:32

AMD Navi 14 could supersede the Radeon RX 570. (Source: Tom's Hardware)

AMD Navi 14 8 GB variant shows up on CompuBench, viable NVIDIA GTX 1650/1660 competitor with up to 50% better OpenCL performance than the Radeon RX 570

A new entry of what appears to be an AMD Navi 14 GPU variant has surfaced on CompuBench. The new Navi 14 listing shows the device ID as AMD 7341:00 sporting 24 CUs, 8 GB VRAM, and a max clock of 1,900 MHz. From the CompuBench listing, we see that Navi 14 offers good OpenCL performance and could eventually replace the Polaris-based Radeon RX 570.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Aug 2019 15:26

The iQOO Pro 5G may be the next Snapdragon 855 Plus phone. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO Pro 5G goes to Geekbench, rivals ROG Phone II's score

A phone called the Vivo V1916A has appeared on the Geekbench database. This model number has been linked to the upcoming iQOO Pro 5G, which is slated to come with the updated Snapdragon 855+ processor. Its scores match well with those of the second-gen ASUS ROG Phone, which also launched with this SoC.

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Aug 2019 20:09

Lenovo Legion Y540 15IRH

82% Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH Laptop Review: A good gaming laptop with a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU

A cheap gamer. The Legion Y540 may be touted as an RTX gaming laptop, but Lenovo also sells GTX variants that may be more suitable for the budget gamer. Switching to a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti drops the price by around 20% to 1,400 Euros (~US$1,565), which is a healthy saving. Read on to find out if Lenovo has made any other changes to keep the price down and how this GTX 1660 Ti-powered gaming laptop fares against its competitors.

Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, 15.6", 2.2 kg

Mike Wobker, 14 Aug 2019 18:26

NFS Heat unveiled, coming in November (Source: Business Wire)

Need for Speed Heat to feature an open-world design and a dark story, launch set for November

Need for Speed Heat is set in Palm City, a brand-new open-world location that accommodates — unsurprisingly — races that take place both in broad daylight and at night. This title will hit Windows PCs, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on November 8, but an extensive gameplay reveal is scheduled for August 19.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2019 18:00

The latest Radeon 600 does not feature any 7 nm goodness, as it only includes 14 nm and even 28 nm GPU models. (Source: TechSpot)

AMD launches low-end Radeon 600 GPU series for laptops, but it's only a rebranded old Radeon 500 lineup

The new Radeon 600 series is practically a rebranded Radeon 500 lineup that, unfortunately does not feature any 7 nm models. Instead, AMD has "refreshed" two 14 nm and three 28 nm GPU models aimed at the entry-level desktop and laptop market, just in time for the arrival of Intel's Gen 10 mobility CPUs.

Bogdan Solca, 14 Aug 2019 15:57

Origin PC EVO16-S (Clevo P960RD) Review: A Rare 16.1-inch Gaming Laptop

85% Origin PC EVO16-S (Clevo P960RD) Review: A Rare 16.1-inch Gaming Laptop

16-inch display. Ever wanted a gaming laptop but felt that a 17.3-inch display might be too big and a 15.6-inch display might be too small? Then this high-power 16.1-inch Origin PC EVO16-S should fit the bill.

Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, 16.1", 2.1 kg

Allen Ngo, 14 Aug 2019 09:17

Fanmade renders for the upcoming XBox Scarlett that is launching December 2020. (Source: thegeek.games)

Next gen XBox to focus on high framerates and fast load times

While the next gen XBox Scarlett will clearly provide improved visual fidelity thanks to the more powerful Ryzen 3000 CPUs and Navi GPUs from AMD, Microsoft is also aiming to provide a smoother gaming experience via high framerates (at least 60 fps) and fast load times with the addition of custom NVMe SSDs.

Bogdan Solca, 13 Aug 2019 16:28

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Desktop CPU Review: 12 cores meet Socket AM4

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Desktop CPU Review: 12 cores meet Socket AM4

The attack of the 12-core! The Ryzen 3000 series has already impressed us, and now it is the turn of the 3900X to show us what it is capable of. We pit the Ryzen 9 against the Intel Core i9-9900K to see which can claim the gaming desktop CPU crown. Read on to find out which has the edge and which delivers the better overall package.

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, RX Vega 64, 32"

Sebastian Bade, 12 Aug 2019 16:53

A good cooling system is essential to get the most out of laptop components.

Laptops 101: Understanding what goes into designing an efficient laptop cooling solution

Cool as a cucumber. Designing and implementing an efficient thermal system in a laptop requires a lot of R&D and proper selection of each individual component in the system to ensure all components perform to their full potential. In this basics article, we take a look at what goes into each step of the thermal design process and how OEMs test and prototype their thermal designs for maximum efficiency. We take the example of MSI's flagship GT76 laptop that can run unhindered on 5 GHz on all cores to better illustrate the process. (sponsored article)

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Aug 2019 11:18

WoW Classic servers going live on August 13 for name reservation and realm selection Molten Core raid boss Ragnaros (Source: Blizzard News)

WoW Classic servers will go live tomorrow for name reservation and realm selection

Although the full launch remains scheduled for August 27, the WoW Classic servers will go live tomorrow. This is not another beta test, but a chance for those with an active subscription or game time on their WoW account to reserve their character names and select the realm where they want to play.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Aug 2019 11:08

Intel NUC gaming Ghost Canyon and Phantom Canyon on schedule for 2020-2021 launch according to new leak

Rumor | Intel NUC gaming Ghost Canyon and Phantom Canyon on schedule for 2020-2021 launch according to new leak

The next generation Intel mini PCs will purportedly drop Kaby Lake-G and Radeon graphics in favor of 9th gen Coffee Lake-H, Tiger Lake-U, and dedicated Nvidia Turing graphics with a custom vapor chamber cooling solution. The non-gaming Frost Canyon and Quartz Canyon NUCs are expected to launch in between the gaming NUCs.

Allen Ngo, 11 Aug 2019 21:30

AMD is apparently referring to Navi 23 as the 'NVIDIA Killer'. (Source: Hot Hardware)

Rumor | AMD Navi 23 poised to be the much anticipated 'NVIDIA Killer', being readied for a mid-2020 launch to take on the RTX 2080 Ti

AMD is reportedly prepping Navi 23 to be a flagship GPU and is internally referring to it as the 'NVIDIA Killer' according to RedGamingTech's source. The specifications of Navi 23 are still unclear, but the source claims that AMD plans to release the new cards, which are likely to be based on RDNA 2.0 with ray tracing support, sometime in the mid-2020.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Aug 2019 16:45

New GTX 16-series gaming laptops have likely positively contributed to Nvidia's results. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Nvidia GeForce GTX 16 series cards lead the way with positive changes in latest Steam hardware survey

The July 2019 Steam Hardware & Software Survey has offered up new details in regard to overall video card usage and trends. Unsurprisingly, Nvidia still dominates as the most commonly used manufacturer, and it appears that products from the GeForce GTX 16 series have been particularly popular recently with gamers taking part in the software distribution platform’s survey.

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Aug 2019 21:46

Cliff Empire – Futuristic SimCity on a mountainside

Short Review | Cliff Empire – Futuristic SimCity on a mountainside

Due to a nuclear winter, humanity had to relocate to outer space. Now we can go back to repopulate the Earth. However, the summits and the peaks of the planet are the only habitable places. Read our short review to learn if rebuilding the world is any fun in Cliff Empire.

Florian Schmitt, 10 Aug 2019 20:14

Eurocom Nightsky RX15 gaming laptop now shipping with 60 Hz OLED and 240 Hz IPS options (Source: Eurocom)

Eurocom Nightsky RX15 gaming laptop now shipping with 60 Hz OLED and 240 Hz IPS options

It's a tough call between OLED and IPS if you're a gamer. While the former allows for deep and accurate colors, the latter offers faster refresh rates for smoother and more responsive movement. Eurocom will let you choose between OLED or IPS with only a relatively small price difference between them.

Allen Ngo, 09 Aug 2019 19:36

Say goodbye to this lovely design. (Image source: AMD)

Why AMD ceasing sales of the Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT does not matter

Cue hysteria: AMD is planning to EOL its Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT cards. However, it is not as bad as you may think. Unless you have been holding out on buying one, that is.

Alex Alderson, 09 Aug 2019 13:06

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X (Source: Forbes)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X gaming benchmarks reveal turning off SMT narrows the performance gap with the Core i9-9900K only in select titles

Disabling SMT in the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X does have some benefits in improving average frame rates in a few titles bringing the processor much closer to the results posted by the Intel Core i9-9900K at stock settings, according to game benchmarks run by TechSpot. However, tests show that turning off SMT only offers gains within the 5% expected deviation and the 1% low scores, in fact, seem to favor enabling SMT.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Aug 2019 07:55

The Quartz Canyon NUCs feature a heftier case. (Source: Softline)

Intel plans to release Quartz Canyon workstation NUCs with replaceable GPUs

The Quartz Canyon series will feature the first NUCs that allow users to add high-end GPUs. The systems are advertised as workstation kits due to the inclusion of Xeon E and Core i7 vPro CPUs. Other features include dual Thunderbolt 3 connectors, Wi-Fi 6 interface, Optane and ECC memory support, plus an internal 500 W power supply.

Bogdan Solca, 08 Aug 2019 14:55

World of Tanks 1.6 British tech tree changes (Source: Own)

World of Tanks 1.6: New British lights, improved customization, reworked Personal Missions, no friendly fire

World of Tanks 1.6 comes with four new British light tanks, reworked Personal Missions (about 40 of those leading to the Object 279), an improved interface for interacting with decals — alongside new decals and fonts, as well as the removal of friendly fire and ramming damage. Friendly kills are now possible — by pushing allies off cliffs or flipping them upside down.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Aug 2019 12:55

This recent study may show where the game market will get to by the end of 2019. (Source: NewZoo)

An estimated US$150 billion will be spent on games in 2019

US$152.1 billion will be spent on gaming software this year, according to the latest research. This work also indicates that the console sector of the relevant market will grow by the most in 2019. However, the sector for mobile apps will remain the largest.

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Aug 2019 23:26

The Switch's successor may get a better screen. (Source: Pocket-lint)

New Nintendo Switch screens may get a Sharp upgrade

Nintendo has reportedly picked up IGZO technology for its upcoming 2019 Switch models. This type of backing for IPS-LCD screens has resulted in positive reviews for other OEMs in the past, as it can conserve power while offering a high contrast ratio. The IGZO panels now linked to this new console are to come from Sharp.

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Aug 2019 14:43

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Desktop CPU Review: A frugal 8 core and 16 thread processor

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Desktop CPU Review: A frugal 8 core and 16 thread processor

Eight cores and still economical! AMD has continuously improved and optimised its Zen architecture since its inaugural release in 2017, with the company having just released its third generation in as many years. AMD manufactures its Zen 2 processors on the modern 7 nm process, which offers higher IPC than Zen+, among other improvements. Read on to find what the Ryzen 7 3700X, our first Zen 2 processor, can do and whether the jump to 7 nm offers as many benefits as promised.

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, RX Vega 64, 32"

Sebastian Bade, 07 Aug 2019 00:30

The NVIDIA SHIELD TV may be joined by new variants soon. (Source: Amazon)

A completely new NVIDIA SHIELD TV product may be in the works after all

2019 has already seen evidence that the SHIELD TV may be getting a new refresh - with the new Tegra X1 processor - soon. Now, a new FCC filing points to a wholly new device with this branding. This putative device has its own code-name and references in NVIDIA's own code and scripts.

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Aug 2019 19:26

Ray-tracing technology will feature on the PlayStation 5. (Image source: HobbyConsolas)

PlayStation 5 survey shows gamers are willing to pay up to 600 Euros for the next-gen console

A survey carried out by the German tech site CHIP.de has revealed just how much people are willing to shell out on the upcoming PlayStation 5 console. Clearly, respondents have taken into account the high-end hardware that the PS5 will employ, with a somewhat heady figure of €600 (~US$672, £553) being deemed as an acceptable maximum amount.

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Aug 2019 18:27

Razer Blade Pro 17 RTX 2060 Laptop Review: How does it Compare to the RTX 2080 Max-Q?

89% Razer Blade Pro 17 RTX 2060 Laptop Review: How does it Compare to the RTX 2080 Max-Q?

Razor-sharp looks. The Blade Pro 17 has the fastest GeForce RTX 2060 we've tested thus far to be just 25 percent slower than the RTX 2080 Max-Q. Perhaps not coincidentally, it also costs about 25 percent less than the Blade Pro 17 RTX 2080 Max-Q SKU.

Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, 17.3", 2.8 kg

Allen Ngo, 06 Aug 2019 08:58

Image via System76

System76 announces Adder WS Linux workstation with 4K OLED display

Linux laptop seller System76 recently announced a new workstation. The Adder WS, which is set to release on August 8, is the retailer's first laptop with a 15.6-inch 4K OLED display. The laptop will also pack a power Core i7 or Core i9 CPU and an Nvidia RTX 2070 GPU into its chassis.

Sam Medley, 05 Aug 2019 23:32

The RX 5700 XT THICC2 takes design inspiration from the RX 280X Double Dissipation. (Image source: XFX via Videocardz)

XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT THICC2 pictures leak ahead of launch

XFX has gone all nostalgic for one of its RX 5700 XT custom GPUs, harking back to the days of the RX 280X Double Dissipation. The 8 GB card will support Freesync 2 HDR, with XFX gunning for meme-worthy status too. Expect the RX 5700 XT THICC2 to arrive before the end of this month.

Alex Alderson, 05 Aug 2019 20:43

Buying a secondary, or replacement, Switch Dock can prove tricky. (Image source: Nintendo)

You can now buy an official Nintendo Switch Dock for just US$39.99

Nintendo is now offering the Switch Dock as a separate purchase for the first time. The Dock is an Authentic Nintendo product, albeit refurbished, so there is no chance of it bricking your Switch as is the risk with many third-party alternatives.

Alex Alderson, 05 Aug 2019 14:45

Intel Xe GPUs will soon have a iGPU+dGPU multi-GPU support. (Source: Hexus)

New Linux driver signals Intel Xe iGPU+dGPU multi-GPU support

Intel's upcoming Xe GPUs will feature support for multi-GPU setups, according to a recent Linux kernel driver update. Xe will be able to form hybrid GPU pairs with integrated and discrete Xe SKUs. There is a possibility of multi-GPU support scaling up to additional Xe discrete GPUs as well.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Aug 2019 06:58

HP Gaming Pavilion 15 Laptop Review: A powerful yet pleasingly quiet gaming laptop

84% HP Gaming Pavilion 15 Laptop Review: A powerful yet pleasingly quiet gaming laptop

Consistent. The HP Gaming Pavilion 15 handles all modern games with ease on its matte 15.6-inch 1080p display thanks to its powerful hardware. The device can even make use of its 144 Hz refresh rate while remaining comparatively quiet too. 16 GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM keeps the system ticking over, as does the 256 GB NVMe SSD.

Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, 15.6", 2.4 kg

Sascha Mölck, 04 Aug 2019 23:37

Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH

86% Lenovo Legion Y540 with RTX 2060 laptop review: Gaming laptop with good sound and 144 Hz panel

3 TB with SSD/HDD combo. Lenovo has given the Legion Y540 a small hardware upgrade and now included a GeForce RTX graphics card within the slim case. The space left for storage devices is very large. In our review we'll show the level of performance that the Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 provides.

Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, 15.6", 2.3 kg

Mike Wobker, 04 Aug 2019 12:35

The Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 will feature a 144 Hz panel and up to an RTX 2060. (Image source: @xiaomishka)

Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 device images appear online; three SKUs inbound

Xiaomi has been showing off the Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 at ChinaJoy 2019, with Xiaomi insider xiaomishka publishing some photos of the device ahead of its unveiling tomorrow. Early pricing has appeared online too, with the series expected to start at 7,499 CNY (~US$1,086).

Alex Alderson, 04 Aug 2019 02:31

The new Razer Viper. (Source: Razer)

Razer launches the Viper, a new mouse for e-sports

The Viper is the latest mouse from Razer. It is a lightweight peripheral which, as the OEM asserts, is optimized for competitive gaming. It also integrates the 5G Advanced Optical Sensor and Razer Synapse 3.

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Aug 2019 23:05

Asus ROG G703GX with GeForce RTX 2080 graphics is $600 off right now (Image source: Newegg)

Deal | Asus ROG G703GX with GeForce RTX 2080 graphics is $600 off right now, costs less than a Razer Blade Pro 17

While full-power GeForce RTX 2080 laptops don't come cheap, this limited-time deal on Asus' most powerful gaming laptop makes it one of the least expensive in its category. The $2400 price point is several hundred dollars cheaper than competing systems from the MSI GE75 series or the Acer Predator series.

Allen Ngo, 03 Aug 2019 10:03

All SKUs but the base model will have 4-zone RGB keyboard backlighting. (Image source: HP via JD.com)

HP looks to take on the thin and light gaming crowd with the OMEN 15 Air, an RTX 2080 Max-Q powered and 20 mm thick 15.6-inch gaming laptop

Several listings for an announced new variant of the HP OMEN 15 have appeared on Chinese retailer Jingdong (JD.com). As its name suggests, the OMEN 15 Air will be a lighter and more compact version of the current OMEN 15 with a lighter and more subdued look to boot. Prices range from 9,499 CNY (~US$1,369) for the GTX 1660 Ti model to 16,999 CNY (~US$2,450) for the RTX 2080 Max-Q variant. All SKUs are equipped with an Intel Core i7-9750H too.

Alex Alderson, 02 Aug 2019 21:50

Dell's latest BIOS update fixes the GPU throttling issue in the XPS 15 7590. (Source: Dell)

Latest XPS 15 7590 BIOS update fixes GPU throttling issues, even allows for GPU overclocking with a slight undervolt

Dell's recent BIOS update for the XPS 15 7590 fixes the GPU throttling issue that was reported earlier. As observed by a Redditor, the new update apparently does not allow the GTX 1650 to cross the 71 °C while also offering some headroom for overclocking with a minimal undervolt.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Aug 2019 20:08

Qualcomm's new Game Color Plus (left) vs. a conventional display (right). (Source: Weibo)

OPPO smartphones will be the first to get Qualcomm's latest software tweaks for mobile gaming

OPPO and Qualcomm have collaborated in order to unveil 2 new gaming-centric features at the China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference. They are Game Color Plus and Dual Wi-Fi. The former uses the Snapdragon's platform's latest technology to enhance aspects of content quality in gaming. The latter allows a phone to use 2 sources of Wi-Fi at once.

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Aug 2019 19:22

Asus ROG Strix G GL531GV Laptop Review: Like a Zephyrus, but Cheaper

84% Asus ROG Strix G GL531GV Laptop Review: Like a Zephyrus, but Cheaper

Striking gold. Asus' Republic of Gamers lineup just got a lot bigger. The Strix G GL531 adds a splash of customizable LED colors to the series without impacting the overall performance we've come to expect from a gaming laptop. Fan noise when gaming could still use some improvement.

Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, 15.6", 2.4 kg

Allen Ngo, 02 Aug 2019 18:05

NVIDIA RTX 2080 SUPER Desktop GPU Review: A high-end Desktop GPU without a home

NVIDIA RTX 2080 SUPER Desktop GPU Review: A high-end Desktop GPU without a home

Meaningful or superfluous? The RTX 2080 SUPER is the last RTX 20 SUPER Desktop GPU to enter our offices, and it is also the most powerful. Since AMD does not currently compete with NVIDIA in this performance class, it begs the question of why the team in green has even bothered to bring a facelifted RTX 2080 to the market. Read on to find out what benefits a full-bore TU104 brings, if any, and how the RTX 2080 SUPER fares against other high-end GPUs.

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super (Desktop), 32"

Sebastian Bade, 01 Aug 2019 20:06

The new DJI FPV ecosystem. (Source: DJI)

DJI launches its FPV ecosystem for racing drones

Drone racing is a rapidly emerging trend in applications for civilian aerial robots. DJI has announced plans to improve its support for this new sport with the first-person-view (FPV) goggles and controller set. It allows a given competitor to see and direct a race from their drone's point of view.

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Aug 2019 20:01

Intel details various Ice Lake U and Y series SKUs for thin and light laptops. (Source: Intel)

New Intel 10th gen Ice Lake-U and Ice Lake-Y SKUs can compound AMD's laptop woes

Intel has detailed a total of 11 new CPUs in the 10th gen 10nm Ice Lake family across the U and Y series. While the U-series is aimed at performance ultrabooks with 15W, 25W, and 28W TDP configurations, the Y-series focuses on battery life with 9W and 12W variants. Most U and Y-series sport the Gen11 Intel Iris Plus Graphics and come with Thunderbolt 3 integrated in the SoC and Wi-Fi 6 integrated in the PCH along with optimizations for AI and local voice applications.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Aug 2019 15:56

GeForce RTX 2060 is only 5 to 10 percent faster than the GTX 1660 Ti on laptops (Image source: Nvidia)

GeForce RTX 2060 is only 5 to 10 percent faster than the GTX 1660 Ti on laptops

Unless if you plan on exploiting DLSS or the ray-tracing capabilities of the GeForce RTX 2060, then there's little reason to own an RTX 2060 laptop over a GTX 1660 Ti laptop especially from a performance-per-dollar perspective. The gain in raw graphics potential is minor at under 10 percent compared to the larger price markup.

Allen Ngo, 01 Aug 2019 01:18

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