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Control hitting 101 FPS with DLSS enabled on the GeForce RTX 3080 (Image source: Leak and gameplay)

GeForce RTX 3080 manages 4K/100 FPS in Control with DLSS and approaches 4K/144 Hz with DLSS in Death Stranding

Unconfirmed leaked benchmarks by a Chinese tech website indicate that DLSS will deliver massive 4K performance gains with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 in titles like Control and Death Stranding. With DLSS enabled, both these titles cleared 100 FPS at 4K.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 Sep 2020 11:15
AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS Debut: Asus Zephyrus G15 GA502IU Laptop Review

81% AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS Debut: Asus Zephyrus G15 GA502IU Laptop Review

Beating Core i9 with less power. Even the slowest mobile Ryzen 7 H-series Renoir CPU is able outperform most laptops running on the latest 10th gen Core i7 Comet Lake-H CPU. Though raw CPU performance is excellent, the $1300 asking for price of the Zephyrus G15 is a bit high considering the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q GPU.
AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 10 Sep 2020 09:22
Image via Dark Horse

Explore the world of God of War through the Boy's eyes with the new book God of War: Lore and Legends

A new book offers a fresh take on the most recent God of War game. Told through the point of view of Kratos' son Atreus, "God of War: Lore and Legends" covers the story of the game, includes a bestiary, and is littered with beautiful illustrations and concept art from Kratos and Atreus' journey.
Sam Medley, 10 Sep 2020 05:35
AMD's RDNA 2 and Zen 3 will launch October 28 and October 8, respectively. (Images via AMD and AMD on Twitter)

AMD announces launch dates for Zen 3 CPUs and RDNA 2 "Big Navi" graphics cards

AMD today tweeted out the official launch dates of their upcoming CPU and GPU platforms. Zen 3 and RDNA 2 will be the bases for AMD's next generation of CPUs and graphics cards, respectively. While the announcements didn't include many details, we now know that Zen 3 will officially launch on October 8 and RDNA 2 (with Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs) will launch on October 28.
Sam Medley, 09 Sep 2020 20:14
Geekbench OpenCL has offered another look at the RTX 3080 before its general release. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Early NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Geekbench OpenCL benchmarks show that it is a powerhouse, but perhaps not a very efficient one

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 may offer considerably more performance than the RTX 2080, but it comes at the cost of efficiency, according to recent Geekbench OpenCL benchmarks. Still, the popular benchmarking website has shown once again that a mid-tier Ampere card can outperform Turing's flagship GeForce card.
Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2020 17:43
Super Mario 3D All-Stars is already a bestseller. (Image via Amazon)

Super Mario 3D All-Stars becomes second best selling game on Amazon

Even though it hasn't been released yet, Super Mario 3D All-Stars is now the second best selling game on Amazon for 2020. The game is available for pre-order, and because of its limited run, gamers are snatching up copies as fast as they can.
Sam Medley, 09 Sep 2020 15:05
The new Alpha lineup includes 17-inch models with 144 Hz IPS FHD displays. (Image Source: MSI)

MSI updates its Alpha gaming laptops with AMD Ryzen 4000-H APUs and RX 5600M dGPUs, adds 17-inch model

MSI's all-AMD Alpha gaming laptop lineup is getting updated with Renoir-H and Radeon RX 5600M dGPUs. It also features larger 65 Wh batteries, bigger speakers and an improved cooling system. The IPS FHD displays come with 144 Hz refresh rates and AMD FreeSync Premium support. Users may add up to 64 GB of DDR4-RAM and up to 4 TB of NVMe SSD storage.
Bogdan Solca, 09 Sep 2020 14:39
4K gaming could be on the way to the Nintendo Switch. (Image source: IGN)

Nintendo tells developers to ready their games for 4K as it ups Switch production by 20%

4K gaming could be on the way to the Nintendo Switch, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Apparently, Nintendo has asked developers to make their games 4K-ready, implying that the company could be bringing a 4K console to market for the first time. Production of existing consoles has been increased by 20%, too.
Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2020 14:21
The RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 SUPER/Ti will probably resemble the RTX 3070, pictured. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Leaked NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 SUPER/Ti details point to a GA104 GPU, 4,864 CUDA cores and 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM for budget RTX 30 series card

Rumour has it that NVIDIA is planning to release two variants of the RTX 3060 in November, including a Ti or SUPER edition. Details about the latter have now been leaked online, including its GPU, CUDA core volume and VRAM.
Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2020 12:35
The gold/platinum PS5s are limited to 250 units per model/finish. (Image source: Truly Exquisite)

Gold-plated PlayStation 5 pre-orders go live on September 10: Reserve a 24K gold Digital Edition console for £7,999 (US$10,356) or pick up a glittering PS5 accessory from £399 (US$517)

Truly Exquisite has announced that pre-orders for its gold or platinum custom PS5 consoles and accessories will begin on Thursday September 10. Wealthy gamers after some bling can place an order for an 18K rose gold PlayStation 5 for £8,199 (US$10,617) or make a reservation for a gold-plated DualSense controller at £649 (US$840).
Daniel R Deakin, 09 Sep 2020 10:46
The next-gen Xbox consoles and PS5 consoles feature custom AMD components. (Image source: Microsoft/Sony - edited)

Next-gen console news: Barlog and Kratos spark God of War sequel speculation, Xbox Edinburgh turns up, pricey Xbox Series X SSD expansion leaked, and more random PS5 event dates

An image header on Cory Barlog’s social media has some fans believing a God of War sequel announcement is incoming. A mysterious Xbox “Edinburgh” device has been spotted and a leaked expansion SSD for the Xbox Series X has a hefty price tag. More tenuous PS5 announcement and event date rumors have surfaced.
Daniel R Deakin, 09 Sep 2020 07:51
The GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition has a 12 pin connector after all. (Image source: Digital Foundry)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition has a 12-pin power connector, but it may be an NVIDIA-exclusive

The GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition has a 12-pin power connector, despite the confusion sown by NVIDIA. However, AIBs are sticking with the trusty 8-pin connector, begging the question of the existence of the slimmer 12-pin one.
Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2020 18:28
AMD is preparing more overclocking tools plus 10-core SKUs for the Zen 3 desktop CPUs. (Image Source: The FPS Review)

AMD's Zen 3 Ryzen 4000 desktop CPUs will include advanced new overclocking features and will also come in 10-core/20-thread flavors

The new overclocking features for AMD's upcoming Zen 3 Ryzen 4000 CPUs include a Curve Optimizer and the Infinity Fabric dividers, and we also get a confirmation that the new CPU lineup will feature 10-core SKUs, as AMD has upped the number of cores per CCX to 8.
Bogdan Solca, 08 Sep 2020 15:58
Ashes of the Singularity is giving the RTX 3080 a hard time. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia's RTX 3080 GPU is not particularly impressive in latest leaked Ashes of the Singularity benchmarks

The Ashes of the Singularity tests are probably showing the absolute worst case scenario as far as performance differences between the RTX 3080 and the RTX 2080 TI go, at least when it comes to stock clocks.
Bogdan Solca, 08 Sep 2020 15:17
The Xbox Series S is official and its tiny and very affordable. (Image: Microsoft/Twitter)

Xbox Series S official, priced sharply at just US$299

Microsoft’s cheaper and less powerful Xbox Series S official. The new console sports a design that has elements of the Xbox Series X design and earlier Xbox One designs. It will also cost just US$299.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Sep 2020 13:10
The liquid cooled EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 KINGPIN looks set to break performance records (Image source: EVGA)

EVGA’s NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 KINGPIN could turn out to be one of the fastest graphics card ever built; it might also need a nuclear reactor to handle an unlocked power limit

EVGA recently took the wraps off its upcoming GeForce RTX 3090 KINGPIN AIB graphics card. EVGA’s liquid cooled KINGPIN lineup has consistently featured some of the fastest and most expensive cards on the market. The GeForce RTX 3090 KINGPIN looks like it could turn out to be one of the fastest graphics card ever made.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 08 Sep 2020 10:40
There is a reason why the PlayStation maker is often called "Soony"... (Image source: Reddit - u/Any_Key)

The exasperating PlayStation 5 wait might be the greatest trick Sony ever pulled - but don't worry, the PS5 does exist

Doritos, 4chan, Soony, and a parody song: PlayStation 5 waiting fatigue has really started kicking in hard, just as a likely controlled leak from Microsoft has given up the potential prices of the Xbox Series X and S. But to paraphrase a famous movie line, this exhausting wait for the full PS5 details and prices may end up being the greatest trick Sony ever pulled.
Column by Daniel R Deakin, 08 Sep 2020 10:13
PUBG Mobile may be unbanned in India soon

PUBG Mobile likely to be unbanned in India as developer distances itself from Tencent

Massively popular Battle Royale title PUBG Mobile might make its highly-awaited comeback to the Indian market soon. The game's developer has terminated its agreement with Tencent, indicating that it is looking for another publisher.
Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Sep 2020 09:44
Rare AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS runs as fast as some 10th gen Core i9-10980HK laptops and at a lower TDP (Image source: Asus)

Rare AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS runs as fast as some 10th gen Core i9-10980HK laptops and at a lower TDP

Our first in-house Ryzen 7 4800HS benchmarks are in and they show much of an advantage AMD has over Intel in terms of performance-per-watt with its 7 nm Zen 2 Renoir series.
Allen Ngo, 08 Sep 2020 04:52
Can it run Crysis at "Can It Run Crysis" settings?

Crysis Remastered will include "Can It Run Crysis" setting with "unlimited" graphics options

Crysis Remastered, which is set to be released on September 19, will include a graphics setting called "Can It Run Crysis," which will max out every graphics option available. Interestingly, the original game still holds up compared to the remaster.
Sam Medley, 07 Sep 2020 18:31
PS Now currently costs US$9.99 a month or US$59.99 for a year. (Image source: PS Now/Sony)

Rumor | PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility for PS1, PS2, and PS3 games could be provided by a revamped PS Now service with upscaling capabilities

Another rumor has emerged connecting a revamped PS Now service with the PlayStation 5, and specifically the question of full backwards compatibility with the PS1, PS2, and PS3 along with the expected PS4. On top of that, the same spurious source claims that some older games will benefit from upscaling when accessed via the PS5.
Daniel R Deakin, 07 Sep 2020 11:26
Alienware m17 R3 runs the Core i9-10980HK faster than anyone else, but be prepared for 95 C temperatures

Alienware m17 R3 runs the Core i9-10980HK faster than anyone else, but be prepared for super hot 95 C temperatures

If the want the fastest there is, then you'll also have to get the hottest and loudest is well. The latest Alienware isn't afraid to run at extreme temperatures all in the name of maximizing raw performance.
Allen Ngo, 07 Sep 2020 08:21
Offers a lot of maintenance options: the Nexoc GH7

Nexoc GH7: Maintenance friendly with Clevo barebone

Slimmer and more compact notebooks increase a trend that makes it harder or even impossible for users to perform maintenance tasks on their own device. However, those who don't appreciate this can still find laptops such as the Nexoc GH7 in the market.
Mike Wobker, 06 Sep 2020 17:28
Cyberpunk 2077 to feature more DLC than The Witcher 3 (Source: Cyberpunk 2077)

Cyberpunk 2077 to have more downloadable content than The Witcher 3

Now with a — let's hope — final launch date set to November 19, Cyberpunk 2077 is expected to feature even more downloadable content than The Witcher 3, revealed CD Projekt's president and joint-CEO during a recent conference call on the first half of the year. Sadly, the release timeline for the additional content is not available yet.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Sep 2020 16:04
The team behind the ZX Spectrum Next issue 2 want to keep the ZX Spectrum community alive with their newest PC release. (Image source: Kickstarter)

The retro remake ZX Spectrum Next Issue 2 is almost at their final kickstarter funding goal with four days remaining

The ZX Spectrum Next issue 2, a modern remake of the classic personal computer has almost achieved their final £1.5 mil (US$2.0 mil) stretch goal with only four days remaining on the campaign. Earlier goals included new games and improved hardware specifications.
Craig Ward, 06 Sep 2020 09:52
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 has a boost clock of 1,710 MHz. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 doubles up on the RTX 2080 and is up to 60% faster than the RTX 2080 Ti on CompuBench to give AMD and Big Navi a hard target to hit

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card has been spotted being put through its paces on CompuBench 2.0 Desktop. The Ampere device demolished the RTX 2080 and also put the RTX 2080 Ti to the sword. With a price starting at US$699 for the RTX 3080, Nvidia has thrown down the gauntlet to AMD and its Navi range to counter this challenge.
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Sep 2020 09:46
A snippet of the full T15g Gen 1 PSREF. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo posts a full product specs reference for the ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 with the possible configurations available on its launch

The anticipated first-gen T15g is currently thought of as the "gamer's ThinkPad", due to the RTX 20-series graphics that, as some leaks have attested, is destined for this machine. Its maker Lenovo may have put this beyond a doubt with a full product specifications reference (or PSREF) for the device, including a raft of SKUs with specific processor and graphics options.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Sep 2020 20:43
The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt was released in 2015. (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

The Witcher 3 enhanced is coming to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC and existing owners of the classic action RPG can get a free update

CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition will be released in an enhanced form as a standalone purchase for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or PC. On top of that, the new and improved next-gen edition of The Witcher 3 will be offered as a free update to those who already own a copy of the game.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Sep 2020 08:23
The PS5 is widely expected to launch shortly after the Xbox Series X. (Image source: Sony/PlayStation)

Perturbing PlayStation 5 price rumor threatens to spoil the party and alleged PS5 console turns up in unlikely circumstances

A new PlayStation 5 price rumor has been making the rounds on social media lately, with the all-important figures being considerably higher than those that have been generally predicted for the next-gen console. A likely fake but quite convincing example of the PS5 hardware has also turned up in a TikTok video.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Sep 2020 03:23
Nexoc GH7

82% Nexoc GH7 (Clevo NH77DCQ) Review: Gaming laptop with a replaceable battery

Lots of space for storage. Due to its rather classic build, the GH7 from Nexoc, which is based on a Clevo barebone, offers a lot of space for maintenance options. While the cooling system is also able to keep up well with the GTX 1660 Ti that is used here, it might become a bottleneck with the more powerful GPU options. Our review will clarify what else buyers can expect.
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, 17.3", 2.5 kg
Mike Wobker, 04 Sep 2020 17:00
Even more details should be provided in the coming weeks with the first full reviews. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia releases more RTX 3000 spec details through Reddit Q&A session

The more relevant discussion points include new details on the HDMI 2.1 connectors, the new RTX IO feature that relies on SSDs, how the new Ampere architecture effectively doubles the performance of the Turing CUDA cores, PCIe 3.0 vs PCIe 4.0 performance difference, DLSS 2.1 features, power cable recommendations, new decoder capabilities and Nvidia Reflex compatibility for older cards.
Bogdan Solca, 04 Sep 2020 16:47
The new Polaris laptops can be equipped with AMD Renoir and Intel Comet Lake processors. (Image Source: Tuxedo)

Tuxedo readies new 15.6-inch Polaris gaming notebooks featuring AMD's Ryzen 4000H and Intel's Comet Lake processors

The new 15.6-inch Polaris gaming notebooks feature AMD Renoir or Intel Comet Lake processor options, and users can add up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM plus up to 4 TB of NVMe or SATA III SSD storage. As far as discrete GPU options go, users can only choose between the GTX 1650 Ti and the RTX 2060 Refresh.
Bogdan Solca, 04 Sep 2020 16:12
The Forgotten Sands was the last mainline Prince of Persia game to be released (Image source: Ubisoft)

After 10 whole years, Ubisoft might finally be bringing back Prince of Persia for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, says Bloomberg analyst

Speaking in the Triple Click podcast, Bloomberg analyst and tipster Jason Schreier stated that Ubisoft plans to announce a Prince of Persia remake at its Ubisoft Forward event in a week’s time. If confirmed, this would be the first new mainline Prince of Persia entry after Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 04 Sep 2020 15:18
The RTX 3080 is a substantial improvement over Turing cards like the RTX 2080. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Early real-world NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 benchmarks point to 80% performance gains over the GeForce RTX 2080 in multiple triple-A games

Initial 4K benchmarks of the GeForce RTX 3080 have been posted, and things are looking good for NVIDIA's new Ampere architecture. NVIDIA's latest US$699 card can outperform the GeForce RTX 2080 by around 80% in games like Borderlands 3, Control and Doom Eternal, which is a huge leap in one generation.
Alex Alderson, 04 Sep 2020 15:16
The PS5 is expected to be launched by the end of 2020. (Image source: Sony/PlayStation)

PlayStation 5 pre-order wait leaves fans so anxious that even a dressed-up PS3 and a lying cake provide brief PS5 news relief

Sony has yet to announce official PlayStation 5 pre-order plans, leaving fans gnashing their teeth in frustration, to the extent that even a PS3 in disguise and a dishonest cake have led to some brief PS5-related respite for anxious gamers desperate for next-gen console news. A PS5 event is rumored for September 9.
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Sep 2020 09:30
Good-bye, Max-Q: Dell Alienware m17 R3 GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop Review

85% Good-bye, Max-Q: Dell Alienware m17 R3 GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop Review

3 kg of power. The Alienware m17 R3 may look the same as the m17 R2 from the outside, but it has been completely redesigned on the inside. The system swaps out GeForce Max-Q GPUs for full-fledged GeForce Super options for even faster gen-over-gen performance.
Intel Core i9-10980HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile, 17.3", 3 kg
Allen Ngo, 04 Sep 2020 02:11
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition Review - A true gaming smartphone

89% Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition Review - A true gaming smartphone

Full-blooded gaming smartphone. The main selling points of the third edition of the ROG Phone are the impressive specifications sheet and special gaming features. Asus has also done more fine-tuning when compared to the predecessor model. Read our review to learn whether or not this is enough to survive in the increasingly competitive market.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6.59", 240 g
Daniel Schmidt, 04 Sep 2020 01:29
The Razer Naga Pro is a wireless version of the Naga Trinity. (Image source: Razer)

Razer launches a Bluetooth and wireless version of the Naga Trinity for US$149.99

Razer has released a wireless version of the Naga Trinity, its modular gaming mouse. Called the Naga Pro, the mouse supports Razer HyperSpeed and up to 150 hours of battery life. The Razer Naga Pro comes with three interchangeable side plates and retails for US$149.99.
Alex Alderson, 03 Sep 2020 18:50
The MSI Stealth 15M is one of the lightest Tiger Lake-powered gaming laptops on the market

MSI Stealth 15M launched with 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake CPUs, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, and more

The MSI Stealth 15M thin and light gaming laptop comes with Intel's 11th-generation Tiger Lake hardware. GPU options include the Intel Xe, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, and GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q. The notebook can be configured with up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of solid-state storage. Its base variant will retail at $1549 and will be available online starting October 2020.
Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Sep 2020 17:30
Nintendo has unveiled a plethora of content at its Super Mario Bros 35th Anniversary Direct. (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo announces Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy remasters and a host of other games at Super Mario Bros 35th Anniversary Direct

Nintendo has pushed nostalgia into overdrive with the announcement of Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy remasters for the Nintendo Switch. The three games are joined by upgraded versions of Super Mario All-Stars, Super Mario 3D World and a mixed-reality game called Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. Nintendo has unveiled a limited edition battle royale version of Super Mario Bros too, along with a Super Mario Bros edition of the Game & Watch.
Alex Alderson, 03 Sep 2020 16:49
The Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus drive comes with a custom heat sink. (Image source: Sabrent)

PlayStation 5 SSD and leaked Samsung 980 Pro outmuscled by Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus but Cerny advises future PS5 owners to "hold off" on M.2 drive purchases

Sabrent has announced its Rocket 4 Plus SSD, which the company is claiming is the world’s fastest NVMe SSD. The Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus SSD’s read and write speeds place it beyond the recently leaked Samsung 980 Pro and the PS5’s drive. Console architect Mark Cerny has warned future PlayStation 5 owners to wait before making a third-party drive purchase.
Daniel R Deakin, 03 Sep 2020 10:01
Asus' latest cards are announced. (Source: Asus)

Asus intros its new RTX 30-based cards: ROG Strix and TUF Gaming flavors with new shrouds, fans and RGB accents

Asus has launched its new Ampere-based cards. They are based on the RTX 3090, 3080 and 3070 GPUs, which are distributed across new additions to the ROG Strix and TUF Gaming lines. Both are described as composed of "top-shelf" components for durability and performance.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Sep 2020 23:35
PS5 promo headers could indicate imminent PS5 pre-orders. (Image source: Sony via Reddit - u/tizorres)

Sony gears up for PlayStation 5 pre-order pandemonium with new headers, and devs hoot about the PS5 SSD and Tempest 3D AudioTech engine, but there's no optical audio out

It appears Sony might be preparing for PlayStation 5 pre-orders as new headers featuring titles like Gran Turismo 7 and Demon’s Souls have appeared on some official media channels. Devs have been singing the praises of the PS5’s SSD and Tempest 3D AudioTech engine, but it appears the next-gen console won’t have an optical audio out port.
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Sep 2020 23:05
War Thunder 1.101 "Raining Fire" now live with new war machines, weapons, and more September 2 2020

War Thunder 1.101 "Raining Fire" is here: almost 30 new war machines, bug fixes, improvements, and more

Released earlier today, War Thunder "Raining Fire" comes after the major update that was labeled 1.99 and is labeled 1.101 instead of 2.01 as many were expecting. The list of changes includes over 30 war machines across most nations already in the game, naval mines, new maps, as well as various fixes and improvements.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2020 19:58
Intel Tiger Lake seeks to tackle AMD Ryzen 4000 head-on. (Image Source: Intel)

All-core 4.3 GHz at 28 W — Intel announces the 11th gen Tiger Lake lineup for laptops: Full specs, SKUs, and preliminary performance comparison

After giving us a glimpse into the Willow Cove architecture during Architecture Day 2020, Intel has now revealed the 11th generation Tiger Lake lineup led by the Core i7-1185G7. We find from our preliminary performance benchmarks that Tiger Lake may once again equalize or even exceed the performance gap that Intel had to endure during the AMD Ryzen 4000 launch. Combined with Xe LP graphics, Intel Tiger Lake seeks to offer excellent performance for work and play on the go.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Sep 2020 18:45
The Indian Government has banned PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile banned in India along with 118 other Chinese-origin apps

After mulling on the decision for over a month, the Indian Government has finally banned PUBG Mobile. Over 110 other Chinese-origin apps join it, most of which appear to be mobile games from lesser-known developers like NetEase. We can expect the ban to be implemented in the coming weeks.
Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Sep 2020 17:49
The Turing flood is coming. (Image Source: ebay)

Used GPU market gets flooded with Nvidia's RTX 2080 Ti cards immediately after RTX 3000 announcement, high-end Turing prices could drop to around $300

Theoretically speaking, if the RTX 3080 priced at $699 is 70-80% faster than the RTX 2080 Ti, the high-end Turing cards should be selling for around $300 tops in used condition. We are not quite there yet, as the lowest prices in the US are hovering around $550, while in the EU, brand new RTX 2080 Ti cards are selling for 450 Euro. The race to the bottom is still on, nevertheless.
Bogdan Solca, 02 Sep 2020 17:29
We might see Ti and Super variants for all RTX 3000 GPUs next year. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Unannounced Ti 16 GB and Super 8 GB versions for the Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU pop up in Lenovo Legion T7/T5 desktop specs

Nvidia only announced the "vanilla" RTX 3070 models with the official Ampere gaming GPUs reveal, but Lenovo's specs of the upcoming Legion T7/T5 desktop systems clearly show Ti versions with 16 GB and Super variants with 8 GB. This may be a mere miscommunication issue between Nvidia and Lenovo, or it could be that Lenovo is planning to launch refreshed GPUs versions later on.
Bogdan Solca, 02 Sep 2020 16:58
The Honor Hunter GameBook will arrive on September 16. (Image source: Honor via Sparrows News)

Honor Hunter GameBook to launch on September 16 with Comet Lake-H processors, multi-zone RGB lighting and a numeric keypad

The first gaming laptop from Huawei and Honor is almost here, and it will be called the Honor Hunter GameBook. The device is scheduled for release on September 16, and Honor has published a teaser video in advance of the laptop's grand unveiling.
Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2020 13:43
The GeForce RTX 3080 appears to genuinely deliver on NVIDIA’s promise of a 2x performance uplift, at least in Borderlands 3 (Image source: iGamesNews)

First GeForce RTX 3080 benchmarks by NVIDIA showcase insane 100 percent performance gains over the GeForce RTX 2080: Control and Minecraft with RTX blaze past 4K/60 FPS

During the NVIDIA GeForce Ampere RTX 3000 series launch, NVIDIA unveiled benchmarks for the GeForce RTX 3080 which indicate that its claim of a 2x performance improvement wasn’t sleight of hand. The GeForce RTX 3080 appears to genuinely double the RTX 2080’s performance level, even in a game without ray-tracing or DLSS.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 01 Sep 2020 20:02

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