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Alienware 13 R3 (FHD, i5, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review

87% Alienware 13 R3 (FHD, i5, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review

A compact entry-level powerhouse. For those who seek a 13-inch gaming notebook, there is practically no alternative other than the Alienware 13 R3. Nevertheless, our review device will still compete with other gaming laptops. At the same time, we compare the performance of different hardware variants in our review update for the 3rd generation of the Alienware 13.

Intel Core i5-7300HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 13.3", 2.5 kg

Mike Wobker, 08 Feb 2018 06:24

Final Fantasy XV Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Final Fantasy XV Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Heavyweight. Final Fantasy XV is due for release on PC next month, after console owners have been enjoying the open-world roleplaying game since the end of 2016. In the meantime, Square Enix have released a benchmarking tool as a way to shorten the wait for fans of the series. Update: Benchmarks of the final version

Florian Glaser, 07 Feb 2018 20:10

AMD overtook Intel several months in a row, but now the positions got reversed once again. (Source: Weborus)

German January report shows Intel's Coffee Lake CPUs outselling AMD's Ryzen models

Intel managed to steal the lead in CPU sales in the last few months. AMD's Ryzen and Threadripper sales lead the hostilities from August up until November last year, but the sudden interest for the i7-8700K CPUs combined with greater availability of the gen 8 Coffee Lake CPUs reversed the positions in December and January.

Bogdan Solca, 07 Feb 2018 15:24

Concept design of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega+. (Source: Indiegogo.)

Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega+ possibly coming soon

Retro Computers Ltd. has offered a release date for its controversial handheld games console, the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega+. The crowdfunded console is based on the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, a popular personal home computer that was released in the UK in 1982.

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Feb 2018 17:50

Our first Ryzen 5 laptop is 50 percent faster than the common Core i7-7700HQ

Our first Ryzen 5 1600 laptop is 50 percent faster than the common Core i7-7700HQ

The Ryzen 5 CPU is already available on desktops, but its implementation onto notebooks appears to have no major performance deficits.

Allen Ngo, 06 Feb 2018 08:43

A strong quarterly showing from Microsoft as rumors swirl about a potential purchase of EA. (Source: Arquitectonica)

Microsoft's latest quarterly financial results show strong performance, particularly from cloud services

Microsoft's results for Q2 2017/2018 show favourable increases in revenue and income. Cloud services are the standout performers with Office 365 and Azure as two of the main contributors.

Craig Ward, 06 Feb 2018 01:24

UNICEF seems to have discovered the fundraising potential of blockchain technologies. (Source: UNICEF)

Game Chaingers UNICEF program to raise crypto funds for Syrian children with the aid of PC gamers

Inspired by initial coin offerings (ICOs), UNICEF figured out that cryptocurrencies could facilitate fundraisers for humanitarian scopes. The latest Game Chaingers program is targeting the help of gamers who own beefy GPUs that can mine decent amounts of Ethereum directly into the UNICEF electronic wallet.

Bogdan Solca, 05 Feb 2018 19:17

The latest PS4 5.50 firmware allows PS4 Pro users to enable system-wide supersampling. (Source: Resetera)

PS4 Firmware 5.50 introduces system-wide supersampling for PS4 Pro

Sony has released a beta version of the upcoming PS4 Firmware with code number 5.50. First users have reported that the PS4 Pro console now supports supersampling, which increases the image quality of Pro-enhanced games on 1080p displays.

Jonathan Maes, 05 Feb 2018 13:36

Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC (Ryzen 5 1600, Radeon RX 580, FHD) Laptop Review

83% Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC (Ryzen 5 1600, Radeon RX 580, FHD) Laptop Review

Very power-hungry. The Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC can run all the latest games smoothly on its matte screen. The laptop comes equipped with a Ryzen 5 1600 hexa-core processor, a Radeon RX 580 GPU and a hybrid drive. This entry-level model forgoes an SSD.

AMD Ryzen 5 1600, Radeon RX 580 (Laptop), 17.3", 3.2 kg

Sascha Mölck, 05 Feb 2018 13:10

Valve CEO, Gabe Newell. (Source: Pikastar)

Gabe Newell squashes rumors of Valve being acquired by Microsoft

Valve CEO, Gabe Newell, has responded in the negative to recent rumors about a possible acquisition of Valve by Microsoft. Others such as Electronic Arts are yet to confirm or deny the reports.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Feb 2018 12:07

The Oculus Go devkit has made an appearance in the wild. (Source: Reddit)

Oculus Go devkit leak shows strong app support

Facebook-owned Oculus is getting closer to the launch of its new standalone Oculus Go headset as the leak of its devkit highlights. Also revealed is that the device will have a rich selection of over 1000 apps when it launches early this year.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Feb 2018 10:05

The Top 10 Bestselling Gaming Laptops from iBuyPower

The Top 10 Bestselling Gaming Laptops from iBuyPower

As mouth-watering as those flagship $2000+ gaming laptops may be, they infrequently sell anywhere near the volume as more affordable budget and mainstream alternatives. We compare and contrast the top gaming notebooks that users are much more likely to purchase.

Allen Ngo, 05 Feb 2018 01:56

Kazuo Hirai at Mobile World Congress 2013. (Source: Cellanr via flickr)

Kazuo Hirai steps down from Sony CEO role, replaced by man responsible for selling off VAIO

During the presentation of Sony's Q3 2017 financial ressults, they announced the resignation of their current President and CEO, Kazuo Hirai, to be replaced by Kenichiro Yoshida. Hirai's time at the top was defined by a return to profitability for Sony, and he will remain with Sony Corporation as Chairman.

Craig Ward, 04 Feb 2018 14:24

The Blade Shadow box, cloud-based hardware. (Source: Blade)

Blade intros Shadow Cloud-based Gaming PC for US$140 plus subscription

Blade has introduced the Shadow box, a cloud-based gaming platform that it says is the future of computing. For an upfront cost of US$140 plus subscription, users get access to high-end gaming power in the cloud.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Feb 2018 08:46

The Nintendo Switch has surpassed the threshold of 14.85 million units sold.

In less than a year, Nintendo Switch has surpassed Wii U's lifetime sales

In less than a year, Nintendo managed to sell more Switch consoles than their lifetime sales of the Wii U. With almost 15 million units sold in 2017 compared to the 13.5 million of the Wii U, the hybrid Switch console is already considered to be a major success.

Jonathan Maes, 01 Feb 2018 08:45

AMD's Vega 64 is in short supply thanks to mining and memory shortages. (Source: AMD)

AMD to ramp up GPU production to meet mining-related demand spike

AMD has confirmed that the rise in cryptocurrency mining is one of the reasons behind the current shortage of its graphics cards on the market. Coupled with the general increase in overall demand, there has also been a shortage in memory supplies, which have also failed to match demand.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Feb 2018 01:39

Image: Caffeine

Caffeine aims to energize gamers by making video broadcasting easier and more social than Twitch

Are you tired of Twitch? Caffeine, a social broadcasting platform headed by former Apple executives, officially launches today. The site, which has actually been live for some time, aims to make streaming and gaming more social by integrating features from popular social media services with an easy-to-use streaming interface. The new service might keep Twitch up at night.

Sam Medley, 31 Jan 2018 21:25

Xbox's Phil Spencer could be on to something big. (Source: Polygon)

Microsoft rumored to buy Electronic Arts for US$35 billion to boost Xbox-exclusive portfolio

Rumors are doing the rounds that Microsoft is looking at a possible acquisition of a large game publisher, such as Electronic Arts, Valve, PUBG Corp., or the likes. But there is also skepticism given Microsoft's not-so-successful track record of turning acquisitions into profits.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Jan 2018 08:54

Fortnite Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Fortnite Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Battle Royale. Epic Games' Fortnite is a new survival shooter and wants to join the success of PUBG. We check the hardware requirements of the colorful multiplayer title. Is a low-end PC sufficient or do you need a high-end GPU similar to PUBG?

Florian Glaser, 30 Jan 2018 23:42

Microsoft acquires cloud-connected gaming platform PlayFab

Microsoft has decided to purchase PlayFab, a company that provides services for building, launching, and growing cloud-connected games. PlayFab's extensive list of clients includes names like Rovio, Atari, and Disney.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jan 2018 13:10

The Xbox One X. (Source: Microsoft)

Xbox Game Pass announcement compels Austrian retailer to delist Xbox One consoles

Austrian retailer, Gameware.at, is unhappy about Microsoft offering Xbox Game Pass subscribers access to the latest games on day 1 for a low monthly price. The retailer has decided to delist all Xbox consoles from their online store citing low profits.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Jan 2018 08:55

MSI RX 570 Armor MK2. (Source: Videocardz)

MSI planning new RX 570 and RX 580 Armor MK2 cards

MSI is planning to release new cards based on the AMD Radeon RX 570 and RX 580 GPUs. Not much is known about the new cards apart from the fact that they come with a new color scheme and improvements to the cooling system.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Jan 2018 06:57

Shopping Guide – the Perfect Gaming Notebook

Shopping Guide – the Perfect Gaming Notebook

Gaming notebooks: tips and technology for purchasing the right notebook. A gaming notebook will certainly find its way onto many a Christmas wish list but beware: purchasing a gaming notebook is not as straightforward as it seems. We talk about current technology and illustrate what to look for in a gaming notebook in order to maximize fun and longevity (sponsored article).

Redaktion, 26 Jan 2018 10:39

The XD Plus runs emulated console games, including PS1/PSP, Nintendo games up to DS, older PC games and arcade MAME. (Source: GPD)

GPD XD Plus Android handheld gaming system now available for pre-order

Powered by MediaTek's quad-core MT8176 SoC coupled with 4 GB RAM and a PowerVR GX6250 GPU, the XD Plus can run many retro games including older PSP/PS1, Nintendo DS/Gamecube and Arcade or old PC games.

Bogdan Solca, 25 Jan 2018 13:33

Denuvo's recent acquisition could restore the efficiency of the DRM solution. (Source: Irdeto)

Irdeto acquires video game DRM developer Denuvo

With the new Denuvo acquisition, Irdeto is looking to strengthen its own security tech. The Denuvo DRM for games could also end up stronger than ever, giving crackers around the world a hard time once again.

Bogdan Solca, 24 Jan 2018 16:01

Image: Radeon Technologies Group

AMD hires industry veterans Mike Rayfield and David Wang to lead the Radeon Technologies Group

The new appointments come after the former head of the Radeon Technologies Group, Raja Koduri, was sniped by Intel last November. Both Mike Rayfield and David Wang are multi-decade veterans of the technology industry and have had their hands on several projects and GPU developments.

Sam Medley, 24 Jan 2018 00:33

Image: Ubisoft

Minimum specs for Far Cry 5 released, and you'll need a powerful system to enjoy it

Ubisoft released their recommended specs for Far Cry, which is due to launch at the end of March. While the game will run on older hardware at the lowest settings, gamers will need a fairly beefy system (Core i7 and GTX 970 / R9 290X) to enjoy the game at Full HD 60 fps.

Sam Medley, 24 Jan 2018 00:04

CES 2018: Our impressions of the biggest show of the year

CES 2018: Our impressions of the biggest show of the year

CES 2018 has come and gone, and we have witnessed OEMs showcasing the best of their innovations. While we had some noteworthy announcements that will shape the tech industry for years to come, there were also a lot of me-too products on display as well. We recap the event to look at some of the products that were show-stoppers and discuss what they may indicate for the overall tech landscape this year.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jan 2018 16:30

Game Speed Booster hits MIUI 9 (Source: MIUI)

MIUI 9 gets Game Speed Booster

The Game Speed Booster optimizations are now available for the MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM, as well as for the Chinese Beta and Chinese Stable ROMs. Thanks to this tool, the user can disable navigation buttons or keep a steady brightness level while playing, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Jan 2018 21:20

Nvidia intends to restore confindence in its loyal gamer costumers. (Source: Wallpaper.wiki)

Nvidia wants retailers to prioritize gamers over cryptominers

Availability for the GTX 1000 series cards is severely hit by shortages at all major retailers, driving prices to nearly double MSRP due to increased cryptomining demands. Nvidia is now trying to appease the angry gamers who cannot find decent supplies by limiting orders from major retailers to 2 products per person. Additionally, Nvidia is also selling the GPUs on its official site.

Bogdan Solca, 22 Jan 2018 14:34

This year's CES was a dry spell for enthusiast notebook gamers

CES 2018 | No Coffee Lake-H means no new gaming laptop designs

Where have all the new gaming notebooks gone? We asked as many major manufacturers as we could and everyone gave the same response.

Allen Ngo, 22 Jan 2018 09:11

Early benchmark released for Intel's new Core i7-8705G CPU with on-board AMD Radeon Vega graphics

Early benchmark released for Intel's new Core i7-8705G CPU with on-board AMD Radeon Vega graphics

Some early benchmarks of the new Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 taken at CES 2018 show some impressive power from the new Intel Core i7-8705G CPU paired with on-board AMD Vega graphics. While these benchmarks should be taken with a grain of salt, game performance hovers just below Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1050.

Sam Medley, 21 Jan 2018 06:15

Eurocom will take your old Alienware or MSI notebook for 25 percent off your next purchase (Source: Eurocom)

Eurocom will take your old Alienware or MSI notebook for 25 percent off your next purchase

That old Alienware laptop with GeForce GT 555M graphics buried in the closet could help cut $1000 USD or more off the purchase of your next Eurocom system.

Allen Ngo, 20 Jan 2018 07:39

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition coming February 20 (Source: Xbox Wire)

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition launches globally next month

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition will hit the market on February 20 as the remake of the original game that arrived two decades ago. The list of improvements includes 4K support, Xbox LIVE and LAN play, a re-recorded original soundtrack, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Jan 2018 17:45

GDDR6 listing in SK Hynix's 2018 Databook. (Source: SK Hynix)

SK Hynix lists GDDR6 memory as available

SK Hynix has listed the status of GDDR6 memory in its Q1 2018 Databook as available with speeds starting from 10 Gbps and reaching up to 14 Gbps.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jan 2018 15:05

Second Razer smartphone rumored for a September 2018 reveal (Image source: Razer)

Second Razer smartphone rumored for a September 2018 reveal

The new Razer Phone will likely be compatible with a consumer-ready Project Linda docking station should the manufacturer decide to move forward with the experimental product.

Allen Ngo, 19 Jan 2018 02:31

Samsung 16 Gb GDDR6 memory chips (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung begins mass production of 16 Gb GDDR6 memory

Just as expected, Samsung has finally begun to mass produce the industry's first 16 Gb GDDR6 memory chips. In addition to the growing needs of the graphics card market, the new memory will also be used in automotive, network, and AI projects.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Jan 2018 16:45

This is probably the closest most people will get to piloting mecha. (Image: Nintendo)

Nintendo wants you to make your own Switch peripherals out of cardboard with Nintendo Labo

Nintendo's latest innovation is something completely out of left field: cardboard toys and accessories for their highly successful Switch console. Dubbed "Nintendo Labo," the new project allows Switch users to build things like a fishing pole, a piano, and even a robot suit to enjoy new gaming experiences (and maybe learn a bit about engineering and coding).

Sam Medley, 18 Jan 2018 16:26

The GPD Win 2 can play some triple A games at 720p. (Source: GPD)

The GPD Win 2 Windows handheld gaming device hits Indiegogo

The GPD Win 2 Indiegogo campaign gives as a look look at the upcoming handheld Windows gaming device, its specifications, and performance comparisons.

Craig Ward, 17 Jan 2018 15:44

The screen of the Hi9 Gamer tablet is fully laminated. (Source: Chuwi)

Chuwi's affordable Hi9 Gamer tablet now available

The Hi9 Gamer tablet runs Android 7.0 out of the box and comes equipped with an 8.4-inch 2560 x 1600 display, a quad-core MediaTek SoC, a PowerVR GPU and 4 GB LPDDR3 RAM.

Bogdan Solca, 16 Jan 2018 14:42

Image: Games Done Quick

Awesome Games Done Quick speedrunning charity raises over $2.2 million, setting new record

The annual charity speedrunning event, Awesome Games Done Quick, successfully raised USD $2.26 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, a charity focused on cancer research and education. This is the second year in a row that the gaming event raised over $2 million for charity.

Sam Medley, 15 Jan 2018 19:02

Could we see an Intel dGPU take AMD's place in upcoming MCMs? (Source: Intel)

Updated | 'Arctic Sound' and 'Jupiter Sound' Intel dGPUs could be in the works

Intel could be looking to develop its own discrete GPUs and package them into an MCM similar to the Intel-AMD MCM we've seen at CES. We could see this implementation starting from the upcoming 10th generation Core family.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Jan 2018 15:10

Playerunknown's Battlegrounds hits a new milestone, 3 million Xbox One players

Battlegrounds hits 3 million players on Xbox One

Although it was released worldwide on December 12, the multiplayer online battle royale game shortly known as PUBG (or Playerunknown's Battlegrounds in full) already has a strong following of more than 3 million Xbox One players.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Jan 2018 12:42

Survey: Notebook Service and Support Satisfaction

Survey: Notebook Service and Support Satisfaction

Finding that perfect laptop is one thing, but dealing with the manufacturer if something goes wrong is another. If you’ve had the pleasure of dealing with customer service and sending in a faulty notebook under warranty, then we’d like to hear from you and your experiences through our short survey.

Redaktion, 14 Jan 2018 14:38

Yes, that is Pikachu in a Deerstalker cap. Image via The Official Pokemon YouTube Channel.

Pikachu will channel his inner Sherlock Holmes in the US and Europe on March 23rd

Nintendo's 3DS title Detective Pikachu is making its way outside of Japan this March. If you've ever wondered what the world's most famous Pokemon would be like as a wise-cracking, coffee-loving film noir gumshoe, you'll get your answer for $40 on March 23rd.

Sam Medley, 12 Jan 2018 22:09

Nvidia expanding its Max-Q series to the GTX 1050 and 1050 Ti lineup (Source: Nvidia)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q series is Nvidia's answer to Kaby Lake-G

The Lenovo Ideapad 720S will be one of the first notebooks shipping with the GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q.

Allen Ngo, 12 Jan 2018 03:33

Asus ROG Strix Flare mechanical gaming keyboard. (Source: Asus)

CES 2018 | Asus ROG Strix Flare is a mechanical keyboard with flair, and the Asus Bezel-Free Kit makes multi-monitor seamless

With the ROG Strix Flare, Asus has added on-board programmability and moved some of the media control keys to improve reachability. Their Bezel-Free Kit is in the concept stage, but uses optical tricks to hide the bezels in multi-monitor setups.

Craig Ward, 11 Jan 2018 23:54

Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN (i7-8550U, MX150) Laptop Review

88% Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN (i7-8550U, MX150) Laptop Review

Portable all-rounder. Ultrabooks like the Dell XPS 13 are selling like hotcakes and every OEM wants a piece of the pie. Asus' candidate of choice is the ZenBook UX331UN, a high-quality subnotebook with a dedicated GPU. Read our extensive review to find out why it deserves a recommendation.

Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 13.3", 1.1 kg

Benjamin Herzig, 11 Jan 2018 23:53

Hyperkin claims the Ultra Game Boy will be ready for shipping this year for less than US$100. (Source: Gizmodo)

CES 2018 | Hyperkin plans to resurrect legendary handheld Game Boy console

Since Nintendo has not yet announced any plans to revive the Game Boy handheld console just like it did with the NES and SNES consoles, other companies may transform this into their advantage. Hyperkin presented an Ultra Game Boy that adds all the features the fans of the classic wanted, also requiring the original cartridges.

Bogdan Solca, 11 Jan 2018 12:35

Samsung 2nd-generation HBM2 memory chip (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung begins mass production of 2nd-generation HBM2 memory

The 2nd-generation 8 GB HBM2 memory is the industry's first such solution capable of delivering a data transfer speed per pin of 2.4 Gbps. This memory is branded Aquabolt and directly succeeds the original HBM2 known as Flarebolt.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2018 09:55

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