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The Geekom XT12 Pro features an Intel Core i9-12900H CPU. (Image via Geekom)

Geekom announces XT12 Pro mini PC with Intel Alder Lake CPU

Geekom announced a new mini desktop PC. The XT12 Pro is an aluminum-wrapped PC powered by an Alder Lake Core i9 CPU and is stuffed to the gills with ports.
Sam Medley, 20 Mar 2024 02:09
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 551.86 downloading in the Nvidia app (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 551.86 now available with optimizations for Portal with RTX, Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition, and more

Introduced earlier today, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver software package labeled 551.86 comes with DLSS 3.5 optimizations for Portal with RTX, zero-day tweaks for the upcoming Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition (scheduled for release in two days), as well as support for a list of 11 G-Sync Compatible displays.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Mar 2024 22:04
In February, Microsoft removed OPUS: Echo of Starsong and Galactic Civilizations III from the Xbox Game Pass. (Source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass: Three games will be canceled in March

While Microsoft adds new games to the Xbox Game Pass every month, some titles have to say goodbye every now and then. This month, this applies to three games. Anyone who wants to continue playing the games afterwards has the opportunity to purchase them at a member discount until the end of March.
Marius Müller, 19 Mar 2024 15:37
Nvidia's upcoming gaming GPUs will be manufactured on the TSMC 4NP node (image via Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series Blackwell GPUs to be manufactured on TSMC's 4NP node

Nvidia-centric leaker Kopite7kimi has revealed that the GB202 GPU powering the GeForce RTX 5090 will be manufactured on TSMC's 4NP node, the same as the GB100. They also talk about improved throughput on each SM (Streaming Multiprocessor).
Anil Ganti, 19 Mar 2024 13:51
Crucial silently announces 12 GB DDR5 computer memory (Image source: Crucial [Edited])

Crucial 12 GB DDR5 memory module launches on March 31

Crucial has announced a brand-new specification for its DDR5 memory portfolio. While the standard capacities are 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB, the latest computer memory module sits between 8 GB and 16 GB. That is, the new SODIMM RAM features 12 GB of capacity. As per the Amazon listing, it debuts on March 31.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Mar 2024 12:20
Pop!_OS 24.04 will still launch with Cosmic as the default desktop environment, but the first alpha release has been delayed until May. (Image source: System76)

System76 delays Cosmic desktop alpha release as devs tease major strides for Pop!_OS DE

System76 says that while it will skip the alpha 1 release for its Cosmic desktop, essentially pushing the alpha release back to May, it is still planning on a full release of Cosmic by the end of September. The developer of the Pop!_OS Linux distribution also gave us a sneak peek at recent progress on the Cosmic apps, and things are looking quite tidy.
Julian van der Merwe, 14 Mar 2024 23:10
New information about Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards has emerged online (image via Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series: GB203 and GB205 GPUs rumoured to feature the same bus width as AD103 and AD104

A renowned Nvidia leaker has shared some information about the GB203 and GB205 GPUs powering the GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5070. The former will allegedly launch with a 256-wide bus and the latter with a 192-bit interface.
Anil Ganti, 13 Mar 2024 14:50
ASRock Arc A580 Challenger OC desktop graphics card review - Intel's budget GPU for 1,080p gaming for under US$200

ASRock Arc A580 Challenger OC desktop graphics card review - Intel's budget GPU for 1,080p gaming for under US$200

Solid 1,080p graphics card. Intel's Arc A580 aims to be an affordable alternative to the Arc A700 GPUs. Of course, as a component occupying a price range below US$200, it doesn't offer quite as much performance. In this review, we will be taking a look at the Intel Arc A580's performance when running both current and older games using the ASRock Arc A580 Challenger OC as an example.
Intel Core i9-14900K, Arc A580, 807 g
Sebastian Bade, 12 Mar 2024 18:13
The Last Of Us Part 2 could be announced for PC soon (image via Sony)

The Last Of Us Part 2 Remastered PC launch announcement rumoured to happen soon

An industry insider with a reputable track record says Sony will announce The Last Of Us Part 2's PC version next month. However, the actual release date will happen much later in the year.
Anil Ganti, 12 Mar 2024 10:45
Acemagic S1 Mini-PC in review - Compact PC for home use with Intel N97, 512 GB storage and an integrated display

76% Acemagic S1 Mini-PC in review - Compact PC for home use with Intel N97, 512 GB storage and an integrated display

Mini-PC for office or streaming tasks! To stand out from the competition, Acemagic has installed a small screen in the front of the S1. However, the display is not a revolution, and for us, the performance in everyday use is much more important. In this test with numerous measurements and benchmarks, the Acemagic S1, equipped with the Intel N97, is indeed convincing.
Intel Processor N97, UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N), 450 g
Sebastian Bade, 11 Mar 2024 18:51
After ten days, the video has over 1.8 million clicks with around 72,000 likes and 2,200 dislikes. (Source: Linus Tech Tips)

Well-known tech YouTuber declares PS5 dead, wants to provide proof by building his own PC for the same price and fails all along the line

Tech YouTuber Linus Tech Tips wanted to prove that it is possible to put together a gaming PC that costs no more than the PS5 - but does more. It only worked on paper. It also requires compromises that hardly any gamer would make.
Marius Müller, 11 Mar 2024 16:20
14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900KS is already up for preorders (Image source: Amazon)

Intel Core i9-14900KS goes up for preorders with up to 30% higher price tag than i9-14900K

The top-end processor of the latest Raptor Lake Refresh series, the Intel Core i9-14900KS, is set to release on March 14. Days before its debut, the processor was listed by some Asian, Canadian, and French retailers. As the preorder pricing from these retailers suggests, it will be up to 30% pricier than the non-S variant of the CPU.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Mar 2024 12:58
XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XTX Black Edition

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX in our current review - AMD's top model impresses with a good price-performance ratio

Even though the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has already been on the market for more than a year, the graphics card currently still belongs to the most powerful competitors in the high-end GPU segment. At less than 1,000 Euros (~$1,087), AMD's top model is currently a real competitor against Nvidia's recently introduced GeForce RTX 4080 Super. But there are also some disadvantages you have to keep in mind.
Sebastian Bade, 09 Mar 2024 15:29
While the Legendary Edition of Space Crew is only free on Steam until March 14, Small Radio's Big Televisions is permanently free on Fire Face. (Source: Steam, Fire Face)

Two free games: one on Steam and one directly from the developer

If you have nothing to do this weekend, you can pass the time with two free games. One of them is available for free from Steam for a limited time. The other game has recently become permanently available for free - but only from the developer.
Marius Müller, 09 Mar 2024 12:10
Geekom A7

83% Geekom A7 with 0.5l case in review: Premium mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 2 TB SSD

Simple elegance! Visually, the Geekom A7 impresses with its stylish design. A look at the datasheet also promises a lot because you can expect a lot from an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS. As a result, and also thanks to the pricing, the Geekom A7 is aimed at the premium segment. We analyze whether the mini PC lives up to this claim in the test with numerous measurements and benchmarks.
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon 780M, 417 g
Sebastian Bade, 08 Mar 2024 21:16
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC curved gaming monitor (Source: Samsung)

Deal | 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC DUHD 240 Hz 1 ms curved gaming monitor drops to $1,799.99 once again

Also available for this price from Samsung US, the gargantuan 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC curved gaming monitor is now down to the all-time low of $1,799.99 on Amazon as well.  A few days ago, it was available at $2,499.99, which is also the highest price recorded on Amazon for this piece of hardware so far.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Mar 2024 22:46
The Intel i9-14900KS is expected to launch on 14th March, with a price tag of around $740. (Source: Pakhtunov via Overclock.net)

Beastly Intel Core i9 14900KS consumes up to 432 watts of power but barely faster than vanilla i9 14900K in early benchmarks

The Intel i9-14900KS, slated for release on March 14th, offers high clock rates similar to its S-type predecessors. Benchmarks run by a user on an overclocking forum revealed that despite only marginal performance improvements over its standard version in benchmarks, power consumption peaked at a whopping 376 watts for Cinebench 2024 and up to a staggering 432 watts for the Y-cruncher benchmark.
Sambit Saha, 07 Mar 2024 22:38
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut has been confirmed for PCs (image via PlayStation)

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut headed to PC on May 21

Sony and Sucker Punch Studios have confirmed a PC port for the critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima. It supports DLSS, FSR, XeSS, ultra-wide monitors and all DualSense features. It launches via Steam and Epic Games Store later this year.
Anil Ganti, 07 Mar 2024 02:31
XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XTX Black Edition

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX with 24 GB VRAM review: Already available for less than 1000 Euros

AMD in a price war with Nvidia! The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has been available on the store shelves for more than a year. Recently, its price was lowered to put some pressure on Nvidia with the start of its Super graphics cards. We use this occasion to take another look at the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and evaluate its performance again. Is the AMD graphics card with 24 GB still worth it, or does Nvidia offer the better overall package? We find out in our test with numerous measurements and benchmarks.
Intel Core i9-14900K, AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, 1.9 kg
Sebastian Bade, 07 Mar 2024 01:28
The Ryzen 9 chip will be enough to power through any workload for years to come (Image source: AMD)

Deal | The 12-core AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D hits a new all-time low price on Amazon for a limited time

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D, now available at its lowest-ever price on Amazon, offers exceptional performance with a 12-core/24-thread setup and an impressive 128 MB of L3 cache. Built on AMD's Zen 4 architecture, this processor is one of the fastest chips on the market for gaming enthusiasts, although it suffers in multi-threaded and productivity workloads when compared with team blue's offerings.
Sambit Saha, 06 Mar 2024 23:38
SimplyNUC's Onyx Pro launches with similar specs to the Onyx, but with support for discrete graphics. (Source: SimplyNUC)

SimplyNUC launches Onyx Pro mini PC with Intel i9-13900H, up to 96 GB of RAM and workstation-class GPUs

SimplyNUC's Onyx Pro, offers powerful specifications including an Intel i9-13900H processor, up to 96 GB of RAM and now options for workstation-class discrete GPUs. With support for customizable upgrades, extensive connectivity, and starting at $1,199, it offers a compelling value for workstation-class users looking for a powerful mini PC.
Sambit Saha, 06 Mar 2024 18:45
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 551.76 preparing package for installation via GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 551.76 brings DLSS 3 and Reflex support to The Thaumaturge

Now also available via the Nvidia app (still in beta stage for the time being), the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver package carries the version number 551.76 and comes with support for DLSS 3 and Reflex in The Thaumaturge. This software package is also optimized for the latest RTX 40 Series-equipped laptops that arrived last week.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Mar 2024 12:39
Intel Arrow Lake will rely on Intel 800 series PCH chipset. (Source: Image generated with AI)

Massive Arrow Lake leak reveals Intel ditching new cores introduced with Meteor Lake, no Arc iGPU, and more

Intel Arrow Lake is shaping up to be a big architecture overhaul with a slew of new changes coming to both mobile and desktop variants. Per new details from Golden Pig Upgrades over at Bilbili, the architecture will, among other things, ditch Hyperthreading (HT), have no SoC E-cores, and will only support DDR5 memory.
Fawad Murtaza, 06 Mar 2024 12:10
A new Ghost of Tsushima game could be announced later this year (image via Sony)

Ghost of Tsushima sequel rumoured for a mid-2024 reveal

A new rumour says Sony will announce a sequel for Ghost of Tsushima later this year. A PC port of the original is also said to be in the works and will be announced shortly.
Anil Ganti, 06 Mar 2024 09:41
Horizon Forbidden West has relatively modest system requirements for PC (image via Sony)

Horizon Forbidden West PC system requirements revealed ahead of March 21 launch

Sony and Nixxes have revealed the PC system requirements for Horizon Forbidden West. You can get away with a 4 GB VRAM GPU, a six-year-old CPU and 16 GB of RAM for a playable experience. The game launches on March 21 via Steam and Epic Games Store.
Anil Ganti, 05 Mar 2024 16:44
Last Epoch review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

Last Epoch review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

A competitor to Diablo 4. After Palworld, Enshrouded and Helldivers 2, it is now time for another game to steal the hearts of the Steam community. We have tested whether the action-role-playing game requires a powerful computer or not.
Florian Glaser, 04 Mar 2024 13:52
Bosgame E1: Mini-PC with Intel N100

Bosgame E1: Mini PC with Intel processor in sleek design

The Bosgame E1 is a new mini PC with an Intel processor that allows for stable network connections and the connection of multiple screens.
Silvio Werner, 04 Mar 2024 06:26
Thanks to Steam, Proton GE and Valve, gaming on Linux is far easier that you might think. (Source: Wikipedia)

Tired of Windows tracking and invasive ads? Here's how to game on Linux

CheckMag Microsoft has historically monopolised the PC gaming space with Windows, but with increasingly invasive ads, bloat and data collection, many Windows users are looking for an alternative. Thanks to the Steam Deck, Valve and community projects like Proton GE, Linux is becoming a more viable option for gaming.
David Devey, 03 Mar 2024 22:39
Samsung Odyssey G93SC (LS49CG932SNXZA) curved gaming monitor (Source: Samsung)

Deal | 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G93SC QD-OLED 240 Hz curved gaming monitor now 31% off on Amazon

While Samsung US has no units left, Amazon has a solid stock of Odyssey G93SC QD-OLED curved gaming monitors available. Even better, a generous 31% discount brings the 49-inch display down to $1,099.99 from the $1,599.99 list price (the average price of $1,411.95 should also be taken into account).
Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2024 14:14
MSI MAG 274UPF 4K 144 Hz gaming monitor in review

MSI MAG 274UPF Gaming Monitor Review: 4K 144 Hz sweet spot that ticks most boxes for gaming and content creation

MAG-nificent in many ways. The MSI MAG 274UPF aims to adorn the desks of both gamers and content creators thanks to its 4K resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate, good IPS display quality, several QoL features, and a broad set of connectivity options including USB Type-C for a US$400 asking price. The MAG 274UPF comes across versatile monitor in our review. A few corners are cut, but they can be mostly overlooked.
27"
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Mar 2024 10:55
Aoostar GOD77 - Ryzen 7 7735HS

82% Aoostar GOD77 review - Mini-PC with lighting effects and AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS in an eye-catching cyberpunk case

More appearance than reality? The Aoostar GOD77 is based on the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and has a very powerful AMD Radeon 680M iGPU. Visually, the mini PC also impresses with its somewhat extravagant design. In this review, we will find out whether it is worth buying and what other advantages the Aoostar GOD77 has to offer.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, Radeon 680M, 603 g
Sebastian Bade, 28 Feb 2024 18:18
Acemagic AD15

79% Acemagic AD15 Mini-PC review: On par with AMD Ryzen 5 6600U thanks to 6-core Intel Core i5-11500B

Tiger Lake is still fast enough! Acemagic shows that a Tiger Lake processor still offers sufficient performance with the AD15 based on the Intel Core i5-11500B. We analyze what else the mini PC has to offer and whether the price-performance ratio is right in the test based on numerous measurements and benchmarks.
Intel Core i5-11500B, UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H), 772 g
Sebastian Bade, 28 Feb 2024 16:45
The Intel Core i7-12700K currently costs just under $170, making it a fantastic choice for a mid-range gaming PC (Image source: Intel)

Deal | Intel Core i7-12700K discounted to under $170 on Newegg

The Intel Core i7-12700K features eight P-cores (up to 5 GHz) and four E-cores (up to 3.8 GHz). It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory and has an unlocked multiplier, allowing users to overclock it when paired with an appropriate motherboard.
Tudor Cibean, 28 Feb 2024 01:09
The RX 7700 XT has 12 GB of VRAM. (Source: Luke Chesser on Unsplash/edited)

RX 7700 XT gets much needed official price reduction in move that could see card wipe floor with RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB

It seems AMD is determined to bring the fight to NVIDIA in the mid-range segment as the company has now officially reduced the price of the RX 7700 XT. Coinciding with the launch of the RX 7900 GRE stateside, the RX 7700 XT price cut is welcome news for mid-range GPU buyers.
Fawad Murtaza, 27 Feb 2024 13:08
Lenovo launches the 2024 GeekPro gaming desktop (Image source: Lenovo [Edited])

2024 Lenovo GeekPro gaming desktop debuts with up to Intel Core i7-14700F and Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti

Lenovo has launched a good number of new and updated gaming products in China. One of them is the 2024 GeekPro gaming desktop. It packs the latest Intel Raptor Lake Refresh chipsets, with the base config featuring Core i5-14400F and the top-end coming with Core i7-14700F. These processors are paired with the Nvidia RTX 4060 or RTX 4060 Ti GPU.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Feb 2024 08:18
2024 Lenovo Legion Blade 7000K debuts in China (Image source: Lenovo)

2024 Lenovo Legion Blade 7000K gaming desktop launches with up to Intel Core i7-14700KF and Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super

Lenovo has launched multiple gaming laptops and desktops in China. Among the desktops is the 2024 Legion Blade 7000K. It can be configured with the Intel 14th gen processors and Nvidia RTX 40 series GPUs, with the starting price of the base config being CNY7,299 (around $1,014).
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Feb 2024 06:54
The Geekom Mini IT13 is currently marked down to an all-time low price. (Image via Notebookcheck)

Deal | Geekom Mini IT13 marked down to all-time low price on Amazon

The Geekom Mini IT13 is a mini PC that features a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, 32 GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD. The tiny desktop is currently on sale for $629.10, its lowest price to date.
Sam Medley, 27 Feb 2024 02:01
The high-end Alienware AW920H gaming headphones have received a substantial discount (image via Dell)

Deal | Alienware AW920H: Wireless gaming headphones drop to lowest price ever on Amazon and Best Buy

Alienware's AW920H headphone is now the cheapest it has ever been on Amazon and Best Buy. You can buy its"Dark Side of the Moon" colour variant on both platforms for $90.99.
Anil Ganti, 25 Feb 2024 23:28
Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super in review

Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super Review: AD103 mid-ranger that challenges RX 7900 XT and displaces RTX 3090 Ti for US$300 less

A chip off the AD103 block. The Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super now gets AD103 powers that confers it with a 10% higher CUDA core count and a substantially improved 256-bit 16 GB GDDR6X VRAM. Asus's latest entry-level RTX 4070 Ti Super SKU brings with it all the benefits of a TUF GPU while rivaling the Radeon RX 7900 XT and the RTX 3090 Ti at a comparatively lower US$799 asking price.
Intel Core i9-13900K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, 28"
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Feb 2024 16:56
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 551.61 downloading in GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 551.61 arrives as the end of GeForce Experience and Control Panel approaches

Launched alongside the beta for the Nvidia app, which will replace both GeForce Experience and Control Panel, as well as the more recent and less popular RTX Experience app, the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver brings AI optimizations that add HDR to SDR games, as well as DLSS 3 and Reflex support for Nightingale.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Feb 2024 01:48
Maxtang MTN-ALN50

73% Maxtang MTN-ALN50 mini PC review: Very economical office PC with good performance thanks to Intel Core i3-N305 and 8 cores

Intel Core i3 - not on the back burner. With its Intel Core i3-N305, the Maxtang MTN-ALN50 can impress with good everyday performance. Thanks to the active cooling unit, the native 8-core processor does not need to be artificially slowed down. In this review, we have analyzed how well the Maxtang MTN-ALN50 has fared against the competition and whether the price-performance ratio is right.
Intel Core i3-N305, UHD Graphics 32EUs, 685 g
Sebastian Bade, 23 Feb 2024 16:10
Instability could be caused by motherboard power settings. (Image Source: Shutterstock)

Possible solutions for Intel's gen 13 and gen 14 Core desktop processors crashing in Unreal Engine games

Intel's high-end Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake Refresh desktop processors are prone to crashes especially in games based on Unreal Engine. While this could be blamed on GPUs or silicon lottery at first sight, the actual cause for the CPU instability is the overprovisioned power settings on the motherboard.
Bogdan Solca, 22 Feb 2024 18:41
Skull & Bones review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

Skull & Bones review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

Talked a big game. When taking a look at Skull & Bones' final ratings, it's clear that Ubisoft has made a fool of itself when announcing it as a AAAA game. In our benchmark check, you can find out how graphically demanding the game is.
Florian Glaser, 22 Feb 2024 18:13
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE has an average game clock of 1.88 GHz. (Source: Moore's Law Is Dead/AMD/edited)

RX 7900 GRE US launch seemingly imminent as AMD prepares to undercut RTX 4070 SUPER with more performance and VRAM

After the RX 7900 GRE appeared in the EU and UK, AMD is reportedly officially launching the card in the US later this month for $549. Pitting it as a hedge against a possible RX 7900 XT sales slump, Team Red is allegedly preparing the GPU to get rid of Navi 31 stock at sub-$600 pricing.
Fawad Murtaza, 22 Feb 2024 12:06
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is slated to launch with a load of new content (image via Bandai Namco)

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree trailer confirms new areas, bosses, weapons and a late-June launch date

FromSoftware has shown off what Elden Ring's first (and likely only) DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree has in store. It includes a mix of old and new bosses set in an area called the "Shadow Realm". Pre-orders are live for PC, PlayStation and Xbox now, but the content will be playable only in late June.
Anil Ganti, 21 Feb 2024 17:16
Starfield now supports AMD FSR 3.0 and Intel XeSS (image via Bethesda)

Starfield officially gets FSR 3.0 and XeSS support via latest update

Bethesda has rolled out update 1.9.67 for Starfield on PC. It adds support for AMD's FSR 3.0 and Intel's XeSS image upscaling tech and brings forth some minor QoL improvements.
Anil Ganti, 21 Feb 2024 02:05
Souls fans will finally get a glmpse at Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC soon (image via FromSoftware)

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree trailer confirmed for a February 21 release

FromSoftware has stated it will show off what Elden Ring's first DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, has in store for us via a trailer. It will be broadcast on the company's YouTube channel on 21/02/2024 15:00 UTC.
Anil Ganti, 21 Feb 2024 00:46
The Xiaoxin Pro 24 2024 combines Raptor Lake-H processors with a 100 Hz and 1080p display. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo releases new 24-inch AIO PC with 100 Hz display, powerful Intel processors and HDMI input

Lenovo has updated the Xiaoxin Pro 24, a smaller alternative to the Xiaoxin Pro 27 that it refreshed earlier this year. Now sold as the Xiaoxin Pro 24 2024, the all-in-one (AIO) PC features a 100 Hz and 1080p display, as well as a choice of Intel Raptor Lake-H processors and an HDMI input.
Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2024 20:00
Zen 6 desktop is codenamed Medusa (Image Source: HotHardware)

AMD Zen 6 desktop processors rumored to integrate RDNA 5 GPU and faster 2.5D interconnect

The Zen 6 desktop APUs are allegedly codenamed Medusa and could feature a tile-based architecture similar to Intel's Meteor Lake thanks to a faster 2.5D interconnect. AMD also plans to skip straight to an RDNA 5 iGPU, possibly in response to Intel adding more powerful Xe2 iGPUs to its desktop processors.
Bogdan Solca, 20 Feb 2024 19:02
AMD could release the base Zen 5 chips and X3D variants simultaneously. (Source: AMD)

Insane AMD Zen 5 single-core performance bump on cards as leaked Cinebench R23 result blasts Ryzen 9 7950X

AMD’s Zen 5 processors could bring an insane single-core IPC uplift per a leaked Cinebench R23 single-core benchmark result. The single-threaded score puts Zen 5 miles ahead of the current AMD flagship while comfortably beating the 14th-gen Intel showrunner.
Fawad Murtaza, 19 Feb 2024 14:50

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