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The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K features 8 P-cores, 12 E-cores, and a boost clock of 5.5 GHz. (Image source: Intel, Aditya Doula, edited)

Core Ultra 7 265K overtakes Ryzen 9 9950X in leaked benchmark while outperforming Core i7-14700K by 29%

The Intel Arrow Lake CPUs appear to be beastly multi-core chips as an entry in the SiSoftware database for the Core Ultra 7 265K shows a better performance score than the Ryzen 9 9950X. This is an interesting development since the Core Ultra 7 265K lacks hyperthreading.
Fawad Murtaza, 17 Oct 2024 13:25
Nvidia has switched things up with the launch schedule of its next-gen desktop GPUs (image source: Notebookcheck)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 rumoured to arrive much earlier than their last-gen counterparts

A new leak has revealed the launch window for most of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 series lineup. Barring the GeForce RTX 5090, every model and their Ti variants will be launched by March 2025.
Anil Ganti, 16 Oct 2024 16:19
AMD Navi 44 RDNA 4 GPU: Smaller package, big implications (Image source: Rafael Pol, Unsplash)

AMD's Navi 44: Smaller GPU signals big changes for budget graphics cards

AMD's upcoming Navi 44 GPU is rumored to be significantly smaller, potentially reshaping entry-level graphics cards. Leaked specs indicate a 31 percent size reduction from Navi 33, hinting at more efficient designs.
Nathan Ali, 16 Oct 2024 12:57
Xfce basic manager in Voyager Live 24.10 (Image source: Voyager)

Ubuntu 24.10-based Voyager Live 24.10 brings together GNOME and Xfce once again

Based on the barely released Ubuntu 24.10, Voyager Live 24.10 comes to add a stylish twist to the live distro paradigm by combining GNOME and Xfce while including out-of-the-box visual elements and Conky widgets. This update includes the Linux kernel version 6.11 beneath a redesigned layout designed for both PCs and tablets.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Oct 2024 10:47
It is finally possible to upgrade the storage on the Mac Studio thanks to Studio Drive. (Image source: Mediamodifier - Unsplash)

Apple Mac Studio storage upgrades now available through Studio Drive Kickstarter campaign

Apple does not sell storage upgrades for its Mac Studio mini-PCs. However, it is now possible to purchase 2 TB and 4 TB drives for M1 and M2 machines for up to 8 TB of total storage thanks to a third-party product called Studio Drive.
Alex Alderson, 16 Oct 2024 01:04
ASRock Z890 Taichi motherboard reveals unusual RAM support for Intel Arrow Lake CPUs (Image source: ASRock)

ASRock Z890 Taichi reveals RAM speed gap: Arrow Lake K-series hits 9066 MHz, non-K capped at 7200 MHz

ASRock's Z890 Taichi motherboard reveals an intriguing RAM speed disparity for Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs. K-series processors' RAM speeds can reach 9066 MHz, while non-K variants are limited to 7200 MHz.
Nathan Ali, 15 Oct 2024 15:27
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D could arrive later this month (image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D tipped for an October 25 launch

A new leak says AMD plans to unveil its first Zen 5 X3D CPU soon. This time, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D will be the first to show up and come with a hefty price tag.
Anil Ganti, 15 Oct 2024 10:14
There appear to be serious production and quality control problems at Work Louder. (Image source: Work Louder - edited)

Update | Messy Work Louder Nomad [E] $350 mechanical keyboard launch highlights Kickstarter pitfalls

Work Louder, the company behind premium-priced mechanical keyboards and creator-specific peripherals has come under fire for poor build quality and lacklustre quality control after the release of the first customer batch of its first proper mechanical keyboard. To add insult to injury, the company also seemingly outright refuses to issue refunds to customers who no longer want their orders fulfilled after hearing the negative feedback. Update: Work Louder's CEO issued a response regarding the Nomad [E] launch.
Julian van der Merwe, 14 Oct 2024 23:30
Bluestar Linux 6.11.3 desktop (Image source: Bluestar Linux on SourceForge)

Arch-based Bluestar Linux 6.11.3 now available with multiple updated packages

Hailing from Germany and based on Arch Linux, Bluestar is a distro that comes in three editions (Desktop, Deskpro, and Developer) and has just been updated to version 6.11.3. The list of changes consists mostly of updated packages, as well as a series of tweaks and fixes.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Oct 2024 10:45
Stardock unveils Multiplicity 4 virtual KVM software to help gamers improve rig performance with remote control of offloaded, non-game apps. (Image source: Stardock)

Stardock unveils Multiplicity 4 virtual KVM software to offload apps from gaming rigs for better performance and controlling multiple PCs with one keyboard and mouse

Stardock announces the release of its Multiplicity 4 software KVM to turn spare laptops into monitors and control mutliple PCs with one keyboard and mouse. The software can help improve gaming rig performance by remote-controlling secondary PCs where non-essential apps have been moved to.
David Chien, 13 Oct 2024 23:48
Minisforum MS-A1 review: Workstation supports various AMD CPUs and offers space for four SSDs

77% Minisforum MS-A1 review: Workstation supports various AMD CPUs and offers space for four SSDs

Workstation without a dedicated graphics card? The Minisforum MS-A1 is a mini PC advertised as a compact workstation. Our test examines how the MS-A1, based on the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, performs in everyday and demanding tasks such as video editing and gaming. Despite its small size, it promises high performance and versatile application options - ideal for users who need little space but a lot of power.
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Radeon 780M, 1.7 kg
Sebastian Bade, 13 Oct 2024 12:51
Ryzen 9000X3D gaming performance improvements have been revealed by leaked slides from MSI. (Image source: AMD)

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

AMD's upcoming gaming-focused Ryzen 9000X3D lineup of CPUs is widely expected to hit shelves sometime next month. If the recent performance leaks in both synthetic and gaming tests are anything to go by, we can expect very decent improvements from AMD's upcoming gaming monstrosities.
Sambit Saha, 13 Oct 2024 01:18
Ubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole" anniversary desktop theme (Image source: Ubuntu)

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

Yesterday, Ubuntu 24.10 finally came out of beta. Codenamed "Oracular Oriole," it sports the latest kernel (version 6.11), expanded toolchains with versioned Rust and Java TCK, tighter security controls via improved permissions prompting, GNOME 47, support for OpenVEX and OSV vulnerability reporting, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2024 19:19
Ubuntu Budgie 24.10 desktop (Image source: Ubuntu Budgie)

Ubuntu Budgie 24.10 now available with a refined desktop

Released yesterday, Ubuntu Budgie 24.10 will receive nine months of support. This update focuses on refining the Budgie desktop while paving the way for Wayland. Consequently, the developers removed the X11 plank dock, defaulted the top bar to a dark theme, and added support for Apple HEIF image files.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2024 11:03
The Core Ultra 200S series brings AI and new platform features to desktops. (Image Source: Intel)

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

Intel has launched the Arrow Lake-S desktop platform led the Core Ultra 9 285K. Arrow Lake-S is based on the new LGA1851 socket and offers plenty of new features including Lion Cove P-cores, Skymont E-cores, Xe-LPG iGPU, a 13 TOPS NPU, and up to 192 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM support. The new Arrow Lake lineup is priced similar to Raptor Lake-R with the Core Ultra 9 285K retailing at $589 SEP.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Oct 2024 17:32
The RTX 5080 could be one of the first graphics cards to ship with ultra-fast 32 Gbps GDDR7 VRAM. (Image source: NVIDIA - edited)

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

A new report has revealed more information about one of NVIDIA's forthcoming Blackwell generation desktop graphics cards. Not only has a prospective VRAM upgrade been touted, but so has the GPU that is said to be underpinning the GeForce RTX 5080 as well.
Alex Alderson, 10 Oct 2024 00:07
The MacBook Pro had fewer buyers in the third quarter of 2024 than in the previous year. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

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

The hype surrounding AI PCs is not reflected in the sales figures: according to the latest data from the IDC, around 1.7 million fewer computers were sold in the third quarter of 2024 than in the same quarter of last year, with Apple accounting for a large part of the decline in sales.
Hannes Brecher, 09 Oct 2024 15:50
High-end QD-OLED and gaming monitors from Innocn are on sale this week for Amazon Prime Day (Image source: Amazon)

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

The curved 34-inch QD-OLED 175 Hz monitor can be had for under $550 USD while gamers on tighter budgets can opt for the IPS version for only $300. Innocn monitors are generally more affordable than those from Dell or MSI while offering many of the same features.
Allen Ngo, 09 Oct 2024 02:23
Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-S lineup of desktop CPUs will hit the scene in the coming weeks. (Image source: Intel, HXL, with edits)

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

A newly leaked official slide has blown the lid off Intel's entire upcoming Arrow Lake-S desktop CPU lineup, giving us confirmed information regarding the Core Ultra 9, Core Ultra 7, as well as the Core Ultra 5 CPUs, which are expected to boast some serious single-threaded performance gains.
Sambit Saha, 08 Oct 2024 22:11
Core Ultra 9 285K is more power efficient (Image Source: Intel China)

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

With the jump to TSMC's 3 nm fabrication process, intel's Arrow Lake-S processor will mainly focus on power efficiency improvements rather than performance gains over the previous gen. The leaked slides show that the Core Ultra 9 285K is slightly lagging behind the i9-14900K in games, but the TDPs are lowered by 80W on average. A similar performance situation is presented versus AMD's previous Ryzen 7000 and current Ryzen 9000 processors.
Bogdan Solca, 08 Oct 2024 14:02
Until Dawn benchmark test: Tough GPU requirements

Until Dawn benchmark test: Tough GPU requirements

A mixed remake. It's not uncommon for PC gamers to have to wait a long time for ports of console games. Until Dawn, however, has almost set a new record at just under 10 years. Read our tech check to find out whether the graphics are still up to date.
Florian Glaser, 08 Oct 2024 13:47
OpenBSD 7.6 official poster (Image source: OpenBSD)

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

The 57th release of the open-source, security-focused OpenBSD operating system is now available and carries the 7.6 version label. Its highlights include support for the Milk-V Pioneer board and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, multiple tweaks and fixes, improved video acceleration support, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Oct 2024 11:03
Nvidia is rumoured to reveal something important at CES 2025 (image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia confirms CES 2025 keynote for likely RTX 50 series unveil

Nvidia has confirmed its presence at CES 2025. CEO Jensen Huang will deliver a keynote on January 6 and likely show off the company's next-gen RTX 50 series graphics cards.
Anil Ganti, 08 Oct 2024 03:42
HP's Omen 35L will sport Intel's upcoming 24-core Core Ultra 9 285K CPU. (Image source: HP, Pexels, IBB, with edits)

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

HP will likely be among the first introduce a gaming system with Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-S CPUs, up to the highest-end Core Ultra 9 285K. With 24-cores and no support for hyperthreading, Arrow Lake-S is going to be an interesting launch for sure.
Sambit Saha, 08 Oct 2024 02:22
It looks like the AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs with 3D V-Cache will handily outperform their Ryzen 7000 counterparts. (Image source: Sebastian Bade / Notebookcheck - edited)

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

Cinebench scores for the rumoured AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D have leaked, revealing an almost 30% performance boost over the previous-generation CPUs. These performance improvements are present in both single- and multi-core benchmarks, meaning the Ryzen 9000 CPUs with 3D V-Cache should be gaming powerhouses.
Julian van der Merwe, 07 Oct 2024 21:20
The RX 7900 XTX came to the market in December 2022. (Image source: PowerColor, Visax, edited)

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

AMD's most powerful RDNA 3 GPU, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX has now dropped to less than $850 on Amazon. The RX 7900 XTX is on par with the more expensive RTX 4080 Super in rasterization. So, the reduced price has made the GPU an excellent choice for high-end PC builds.
Fawad Murtaza, 07 Oct 2024 12:42
Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K is poised to bring significant single-threaded performance improvements. (Image source: Intel, Passmark with edits)

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

Intel's upcoming 'Arrow Lake-S' Core Ultra 9 285K desktop CPU boasts quite the punch in terms of single-threaded performance. Due to its lack of hyper-threading support, however, falls way back in the pack in multi-threaded scores, ending up losing not just to AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X, but also its own predecessor - the Core i9-14900K.
Sambit Saha, 06 Oct 2024 21:07
The iMac M1 appears to be affected by a hardware error. (Image source: Andreas Osthoff / Notebookcheck)

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

Reports of display problems with the iMac M1 have been popping up in online forums, and not just since yesterday. A number of users appear to be affected by a similar error, which strongly suggests a hardware-level error. Costly repairs are likely.
Silvio Werner, 06 Oct 2024 15:49
Final Fantasy XVI review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

Final Fantasy XVI review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

Not for the faint-hearted. Almost a year after the PS5 release, Square Enix has launched the highly acclaimed Final Fantasy XVI for PC. We examined the graphics card requirements for various resolutions and configurations.
Florian Glaser, 06 Oct 2024 00:15
Nvidia launched the RTX 4080 Super in January 2024. (Image source: Zotac, Pawel Czerwinski, edited)

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

Nvidia has supposedly stopped the production of the RTX 4090 GPUs and there won't be any new supply. The RTX 4080 Super is also reportedly going to suffer the same fate as a report out of China alleges that Team Green will discontinue the GPU this month.
Fawad Murtaza, 05 Oct 2024 21:22
Not much has changed in the second edition of EA FC. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

EA Sports FC 25 review: More of the same

The latest installment of EA Sports FC feels like a halfway attempt to deliver on the promises of last year's rebrand. With the exception of chaotic arcade-style ‘Rush’ matches, upgraded gameplay tactics and a refreshingly new take on the Career mode, The World's Game remains mostly the same: A familiar simulation with familiar frustrations.
Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 05 Oct 2024 19:38
Minisforum BD790i review: Mini-ITX mainboard with an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and PCIe 5.0 as a basis for small gaming PCs

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

Mobile SoC meets desktop motherboard. The Minisforum BD790i mainboard promises a great deal of performance and, as a result, could be an excellent basis for compact Mini-ITX PCs. We took a look at the mainboard, which is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX ex works and is aimed specifically at users with high demands. In our test, we analyzed the system's performance during intensive tasks and, in combination with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090, we also took a look at its gaming performance.
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, Radeon 610M
Sebastian Bade, 04 Oct 2024 19:32
AMD released the Radeon RX 7700 XT in September 2023. (Image source: PowerColor, Chris Appano on Unsplash, edited)

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

The mid-range AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is now going for $100 less than its launch price. As a result, the card is at a record-low price. What's more, the PowerColor Fighter RX 7700 XT on sale comes with two free games that offer a combined value of $60.
Fawad Murtaza, 03 Oct 2024 22:58
Starfield's first major DLC, Shattered Space, is now available for purchase (image source: Notebookcheck)

Starfield Shattered Space review: Great idea, poor execution

CheckMag Starfield's new Shattered Space expansions fails to improve upon the numerous issues that plagued the base game. The plot is tepid, at best, and there isn't enough content to justify its $30 price tag.
Anil Ganti, 03 Oct 2024 17:49
GeForce Game Ready Driver 565.90 update notes in the Nvidia app (Image source: Own)

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

Unleashed yesterday alongside a refreshed Nvidia app that sports RTX HDR multi-monitor support, the 565.90 GeForce Game Ready Driver software package focuses on three games, namely MechWarrior 5: Clans, Throne and Liberty, and Starship Troopers: Extermination. The update also sports optimal settings for three titles and several fixes.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Oct 2024 12:48
Manjaro 24.0 "Wynsdey" desktop (Image source: GamingOnLinux)

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

Less than four months after the arrival of version 24.0 "Wynsdey," Manjaro Linux 24.1 is ready to be unleashed. Dubbed "Xahea," the arrival of the updated is imminent, as today's stable refresh removes the kernel with version 6.9 alongside many other changes. The new ISOs are expected to come out soon.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Oct 2024 19:38
Mabox Linux in action (June 2023 release) (Image source: Mabox Linux)

Manjaro-based ultralight Mabox Linux 24.09 now available for download

Based on Manjaro and inspired by CrunchBang and taking advantage of a few BunsenLabs utilities, Mabox Linux comes with a lightweight, ready-to-use software environment that works great on old, slow computers. Using Openbox, tint2, and Jgmenu, it has just been updated to version 24.09.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Oct 2024 12:39
Razer recently unveiled its own laptop cooling pad at RazerCon 2024. (Image source: Razer)

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

The Razer Laptop Cooling Pad not only ensures more efficient cooling of gaming notebooks, but also expands the range of USB ports of your own notebook. Fan control and the RGB lighting of the cooling pad can be individually configured via Razer Synpapse.
Alexander Pensler, 29 Sep 2024 17:29
Thermal Grizzly WireView Pro — GPU protection against power connector meltdown (Image source: Thermal Grizzly)

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

Thermal Grizzly introduces the WireView Pro, a device designed to address power connector melting issues in high-performance GPUs like the RTX 4090. This $76 gadget offers real-time power consumption measurement, temperature monitoring, and proper connection detection. It features an alarm system to alert users to improper connections.
Andrew Sozinov, 29 Sep 2024 16:02
EA Sports FC 25 review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

EA Sports FC 25 review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

New wine in old bottles. EA's soccer series is notorious for making minimal changes from one year to the next. Even with the most recent version, you often need a magnifying glass to spot the improvements. Check out our benchmark test to see what hardware you'll need to run the game.
Florian Glaser, 29 Sep 2024 15:59
MSI's upcoming RTX 50-powered MEG Vision X AI PC features a built-in display. (Image source: Cowcotland)

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

MSI has showcased the MEG Vision X AI, which packs RTX 50-series graphics along with Intel's Core Ultra 200-series processors. The pre-built system is set to be quite the powerhouse, and is expected to hit the shelves in 2025.
Sambit Saha, 28 Sep 2024 20:25
The System76 Cosmic Alpha 2 update introduced a ton of usability and customisation changes to the fledgling desktop environment. (Image source: System76 - edited)

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

A fully functional file manager, density options, new UI scaling and density options, and focus follows cursor! System76 has addressed a ton of complaints and small bugs related to its new Rust-based Cosmic desktop environment and added a host of customisation and configuration options to the desktop. Cosmic apps also got some much-needed attention, bringing the user experience almost on-par with the likes of GNOME.
Julian van der Merwe, 27 Sep 2024 18:10
This Apple Desktop Bus Keyboard from 1986 is wireless and has a built-in OLED display and rotary knob. (Image source: mtt on YouTube)

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

A new YouTube channel has popped up with an incredible video detailing how to convert an old Apple Desktop Bus mechanical keyboard from an outdated wired connector to a USB type-C/wireless keyboard. He also managed to add in some nifty features, like an OLED display and open-source ZMK firmware for endless customisability. All project files are also available on GitHub.
Julian van der Merwe, 27 Sep 2024 07:49
New information about Nvidia's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 has emerged online (image source: Nvidia)

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

A new leak has revealed some key specifications of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080. The former will get 32 GB of VRAM while the latter will have to make do with 16 GB. Both cards will draw more power than their predecessors.
Anil Ganti, 26 Sep 2024 19:33
SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds gaming earbuds (Image source: SteelSeries)

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

Up for purchase at $159.99, the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds bring together active noise cancellation, Qi wireless charging, and instant swapping between mobile Bluetooth and console/PC audio. This piece of audio hardware for gamers is now available for online orders and will hit retail stores in late October.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Sep 2024 18:07
The Samsung Odyssey G5 was launched back in 2021. (Image source: Samsung, Daniele Pelusi on Unsplash, edited)

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

The 34-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor is now on sale at a deep discount on Woot. The ultra-wide monitor features a 1000R curve, a 3,440x1,440 resolution, a 165 Hz refresh rate, and support for AMD FreeSync premium.
Fawad Murtaza, 26 Sep 2024 16:32
At least one AMD Zen 5 X3D CPUs could launch in the coming weeks (image source: Notebookcheck)

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

A new leak says AMD plans to launch the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in the coming weeks. On the other hand, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D might not hit shelves until next year because they have some 'special features'.
Anil Ganti, 26 Sep 2024 03:25
Intel's next-gen desktop GPU has just shown up online (image source: Intel)

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

Intel's upcoming desktop graphics card based on the Battlemage architecture has shown up online. It performs on par with a GeForce RTX 4060 and boosts up to 2.8 GHz.
Anil Ganti, 26 Sep 2024 00:25
The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is expected to pack a mix of 6 Lion Cove P-cores and 8 Skymont E-cores. (Image source: Intel, Yue Ma on Unsplash, edited)

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

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core performance of the upcoming 14-core Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Arrow Lake CPU has leaked. According to the 25,000+ result, the ARL-S chip should comfortably leave the Ryzen 5 9600X and the Ryzen 7 9700X behind. However, the Core Ultra 5 245K seemingly only offers a marginal improvement over the Core i5-14600K.
Fawad Murtaza, 25 Sep 2024 12:05
Liya Linux 2 desktop (Image source: Liya)

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

With a short history that started in 2023, Liya Linux is a one-man effort based on Arch with reduced system requirements alongside modern looks and improved security. Released yesterday, version 2.1 comes with the 6.11.0-1 kernel, also updating various packages such as openssh, openssl, perl, samba, wayland, and many others.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Sep 2024 11:48

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