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Control gameplay in DirectX 11 may be a little better with the Radeon Adrenalin 19.8.2 download. (Source: Steam)

New AMD Radeon Adrenalin version confers support for Man of Medan and HDCP 2.3 in RX 5700 series

AMD has released Radeon Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.8.2, an update that adds compatibility with HDCP 2.3 on the RX 5700 series of graphics cards. It also boosts performance while playing Control using DirectX 11 compared to the prev...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Aug 2019 17:04
Same exterior for the X and T-series, but with new 10th-gen Intel interiors. (Source: Ultrabookreview)

Lenovo brings Intel 10th gen "Comet Lake" to ThinkPad X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga, T490, and X390

Some of Lenovo's most popular ThinkPad laptops, the X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga, T490, and X390, have been updated with Intel's 10th generation Comet Lake CPUs. The L13 and L13 Yoga have also been given a thinner, lighter design makeover.
Douglas Black, 27 Aug 2019 16:06
New affordable & compact Lenovo ThinkPad L13 & L13 Yoga laptops with Intel 10th gen CPUs announced

New affordable & compact Lenovo ThinkPad L13 & L13 Yoga laptops with Intel 10th gen CPUs announced

Lenovo has announced two new ThinkPad laptops with Intel Comet Lake processors. The new models ThinkPad L13 and ThinkPad L13 Yoga are slightly lighter and more compact than their predecessors, though they lose their upgradeable RA...
Benjamin Herzig, 27 Aug 2019 16:00
Medion Akoya E4253 Laptop Review: Long Runtime for a Small Amount of Money

80% Medion Akoya E4253 Laptop Review: Long Runtime for a Small Amount of Money

Silent surf machine. Just 250 Euros (~$278) is the price set by Medion for the 14-inch Akoya E4253. The laptop comes with a matte IPS Full HD display, Pentium Silver N5000 processor, silent operation and a good battery life.
Intel Pentium Silver N5000 | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 26 Aug 2019 08:22
The RedmiBook 14 is back with a new CPU. (Source: Redmi)

RedmiBook 14 Enhanced edition with 10th-gen i7 processor to be released soon

Redmi launched its first ever laptop, a 14-inch ultrabook, not long ago. Now, it is destined for the launch stage again, in the form of a new variant with an updated Intel chipset. The brand has not specified which one it will be,...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Aug 2019 14:17
ASUS VivoBook 14 X412FJ Laptop Review: A compact 14-inch machine with performance issues

84% ASUS VivoBook 14 X412FJ Laptop Review: A compact 14-inch machine with performance issues

A compact all-rounder with fatal flaws. The VivoBook 14 scores well for its quad-core i5 processor, dedicated GPU, 8 GB of dual-channel RAM, SSD and matte IPS screen. However, there are some significant shortcomings, which our tests and review will reveal.
Intel Core i5-8265U | NVIDIA GeForce MX230 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 24 Aug 2019 21:16
Password Leak Detection is a feature of Chrome 78. (Source: Google)

Chrome may soon be able to alert the user if their passwords have been stolen

Password Leak Detection is an experimental feature in Chrome 78. It checks a given password against public databases of data breaches, in case of its use in a known security incident. Should this test prove positive, Chrome then o...
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Aug 2019 19:36
The Core i9-9900T can be configured down to 25 W. (Image source: mobildevices.ru)

Intel Core i9-9900T scores up to 11% more than the Ryzen 7 2700X in Geekbench with 3x lower TDP; comparable single-core performance to the Core i7-8700

The Core i9-9900T remains unavailable in most regions, but several Geekbench listings give an insight into the performance of the 35 W CPU. Essentially a hamstrung Core i9-9900, the Core i9-9900T bests processors with up to 3x the...
Alex Alderson, 23 Aug 2019 13:49
Acer Aspire Nitro 5 Laptop Review: A gaming laptop with decent battery life

84% Acer Aspire Nitro 5 Laptop Review: A gaming laptop with decent battery life

A practical gaming laptop! Acer has proven several times with its Nitro 5 series that gaming laptops do not always have to be extremely expensive. The company is back again with a new 17.3-inch model that it equips with an Intel Core i7-9750H and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, which should combine to create a solid foundation for this gaming laptop. Read on to find out how the latest Nitro 5 fares in our tests in this detailed review.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Sebastian Bade, 22 Aug 2019 22:35
The XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 will be the first Athena laptop to hit the market. (Image source: Dell)

Win an XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 with Dell

Dell is running a free competition to win its latest 13-inch convertible, the XPS 13 7390 2-in-1. The model in the sweepstakes retails for US$1,699, so it will not be the flagship model. However, not having to shell out over US$1,...
Alex Alderson, 21 Aug 2019 18:35
Vivaldi 2.7 update notification (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 2.7 launches with better sound controls, smoother navigation, and more

The first Vivaldi release after the summer break, labeled 2.7.1628.30, comes with no less than 63 bug fixes and four new features. These new features include fast access to User Profiles, an option that allows stopping (in advance...
Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2019 16:55
The Pavilion x360, now with 10th Generation Intel Core processors and a GeForce MX250 GPU. (Image source: HP)

HP refreshes the Pavilion x360 with Intel Comet Lake-U processors and dedicated graphics; starting at US$629.99

Not one to be left out, HP is bringing Comet Lake-U to its Pavilion x360 series. Spotted by renowned leaker @momomo_us, the 14-inch convertible comes with a choice of three Comet Lake-U processors, along with up to 16 GB of DDR4-2...
Alex Alderson, 20 Aug 2019 15:39
Tiger Lake will be Intel's first 10 nm U series processors. (Image source: FrAndroid)

Intel Tiger Lake U processor annihilates the Core i7-8665U and Ryzen 7 3700U in UserBenchmark, scores up to 13% more than the Core i9-9980HK in the process

Tiger Lake U is not expected to arrive until Q2 2021 at the earliest, but two listings have already appeared on UserBenchmark, and they put the current crop of mobile processors to shame. Tiger Lake U is likely to be Intel's first...
Alex Alderson, 20 Aug 2019 13:06
The Alienware 55 monitor features a 120 Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync. (Source: Dell)

Alienware targets the loungeroom with 55-inch, 120Hz, 4K OLED gaming monitor

Dell had taken the covers off its Alienware 55-inch 4K OLED display. Designed for serious gamers who want to set up a gaming loungeroom it boasts a 120 Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync helping to set it apart from OLED TVs on the ...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Aug 2019 12:41
The Dell G5 is its new affordable gaming desktop. (Source: Dell)

Dell's new upgradeable G5 Gaming Desktop will get you in the game from just US$629

Headlining Dell’s announcements at Gamescom is an all-new G series gaming desktop. The new Dell G5 Desktop is designed to be an attractive but affordable and upgradeable gaming machine with up to Intel Core i9 CPUs and either Nvid...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Aug 2019 10:22
A Minecraft scene with and without ray tracing. (Source: NVIDIA)

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

Mojang, the makers of Minecraft, has announced that its hit game will become able to use real-time ray tracing in early 2020. Furthermore, NVIDIA has broken the news that a number of other titles will get these features. They incl...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Aug 2019 19:07
Lenovo Ideapad L340-17API laptop review: 17.3-incher pleases with good battery life

81% Lenovo Ideapad L340-17API laptop review: 17.3-incher pleases with good battery life

There is no shortage of weaknesses. With the Ideapad L340-17API, Lenovo delivers a 17.3-inch laptop that can score points with a strong Ryzen 5 3500U APU, a solid state drive, good battery life and a quite good keyboard. Unfortunately, it does not lack weaknesses: In this case, a TN panel with unstable viewing angles is in use, and the RAM is only able to run in single-channel mode. In addition, there is no memory card reader.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 19 Aug 2019 08:17
Schenker Key 16 (Clevo P960EN-K) Review: The slim notebook pleases with a lot of computing power

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

Elegant, slim gamer. The powerful hardware of the Schenker Key 16 is able to bring all the current computer games smoothly to the matte 16.1-inch screen (FHD, IPS, 144 Hz). Schenker offers individual configuration options, such as up to three storage drives (2x M.2-2280, 1x 2.5-in) and up to 64 GB of working memory. In addition, the BIOS allows for undervolting of CPU and iGPU.
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | 16.10" | 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Aug 2019 19:17
Microsoft's Surface Pro 6 and Surface Book 2 devices are suffering from severe CPU throttling. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft aware of severe throttling issue affecting Surface Pro 6 and Surface Book 2 that leaves devices locked at just 400 MHz

Microsoft’s Surface Pro 6 and Surface Book 2 models are suffering from severe throttling problems. The company is said to be aware of the issue and is preparing a firmware update to address the problem.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Aug 2019 12:42
King's Bounty II pre-orders now live, launch set for 2020 (Source: 1C Online Games Portal)

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

Popular turn-based fantasy video game King's Bounty is ready for a come back that blends open-world exploration and RPG mechanics with the successful tactical turn-based approach used by the previous titles of this franchise. Pre-...
Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2019 15:32
Lenovo Legion Y540 15IRH

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

A cheap gamer. The Legion Y540 may be touted as an RTX gaming laptop, but Lenovo also sells GTX variants that may be more suitable for the budget gamer. Switching to a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti drops the price by around 20% to 1,400 Euros (~US$1,565), which is a healthy saving. Read on to find out if Lenovo has made any other changes to keep the price down and how this GTX 1660 Ti-powered gaming laptop fares against its competitors.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Mike Wobker, 14 Aug 2019 18:26
NFS Heat unveiled, coming in November (Source: Business Wire)

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

Need for Speed Heat is set in Palm City, a brand-new open-world location that accommodates — unsurprisingly — races that take place both in broad daylight and at night. This title will hit Windows PCs, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One ...
Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2019 18:00
The Shuttle DS10U: A 1.3 litre fanless PC with up to 8th generation Intel Core i7 processors. (Image source: Shuttle)

Shuttle DS10U: A 1.3 litre fanless PC with up to 8th generation Intel Core i7 processors

Shuttle is back with a new mini PC series, the DS10U. The device supports up to a quadcore Whiskey Lake CPU and a maximum of 32 GB of DDR4 2400 SODIMM RAM, while staying true to the compact ethos of its predecessors. The DS10U is ...
Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2019 12:15
Ice Lake Y, Comet Lake Y or Tiger Lake Y? (Image source: One-netbook)

One-netbook opens a global alpha testing program for the One-netbook X, its Intel 10th gen Core powered UMPC

Intel 10th generation Core processors are coming to ultra-mobile PCs (UMPC), with One-netbook being the first to announce that it plans to bring one to market. The follow-up to the One Mix 3 series is currently called the One-netb...
Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2019 14:38
The refreshed IdeaPad C340 will feature up to a Core i7-10710U. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo guns for the XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 with a Comet Lake U IdeaPad C340 refresh

Comet Lake U is here, so OEMs like Lenovo are taking advantage of the opportunity to refresh its compact laptops. The IdeaPad C340, which the Chinese company first announced in February at MWC19, will feature up to the Core i7-107...
Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2019 12:04
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Desktop CPU Review: 12 cores meet Socket AM4

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

The attack of the 12-core! The Ryzen 3000 series has already impressed us, and now it is the turn of the 3900X to show us what it is capable of. We pit the Ryzen 9 against the Intel Core i9-9900K to see which can claim the gaming desktop CPU crown. Read on to find out which has the edge and which delivers the better overall package.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 12 Aug 2019 16:53
WoW Classic servers going live on August 13 for name reservation and realm selection Molten Core raid boss Ragnaros (Source: Blizzard News)

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

Although the full launch remains scheduled for August 27, the WoW Classic servers will go live tomorrow. This is not another beta test, but a chance for those with an active subscription or game time on their WoW account to reserv...
Codrut Nistor, 12 Aug 2019 11:08
Cliff Empire – Futuristic SimCity on a mountainside

Short Review | Cliff Empire – Futuristic SimCity on a mountainside

Due to a nuclear winter, humanity had to relocate to outer space. Now we can go back to repopulate the Earth. However, the summits and the peaks of the planet are the only habitable places. Read our short review to learn if rebuil...
Florian Schmitt, 10 Aug 2019 20:14
Chuwi LapBook Pro Laptop Review: An affordable 14-inch laptop with good battery life and wide colour gamut

79% Chuwi LapBook Pro Laptop Review: An affordable 14-inch laptop with good battery life and wide colour gamut

A handy companion. Chuwi's 14-inch laptop scores well for its sleek metal design, its silent operation, good battery life, its IPS display with stable viewing angles and a wide colour gamut. Added to that are keyboard backlighting and the option to expand the device with an M.2 SSD, both of which are welcome.
Intel Celeron N4100 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 10 Aug 2019 10:00
Dell has released the XPS 13 2-in-1 in China and the US so far. (Image source: Dell)

Planning on buying the XPS 13 2-in-1 7390? Well, you still have a few weeks to wait if you live outside the US

Is the XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 not available to order in your country yet? Well, despite claiming that it was aiming for a simultaneous worldwide release, yesterday's launch only applied to the US. While Dell has publicly left other ma...
Alex Alderson, 09 Aug 2019 16:02
The new Magnus E series features a slightly smaller case for a more compact experience. (Source: Zotac)

Zotac announces ZBOX Magnus E Mini Creator PCs with RTX GPUs

The updated Magnus E lineup features a slightly smaller case which packs more powerful configurations, including Core i5-9300H CPU + Nvidia RTX 2060 GPU and Core i7-9750H CPU + Nvidia RTX 2070 combos. Users can add up to 32 GB of ...
Bogdan Solca, 09 Aug 2019 15:39
Samsung's Galaxy Book S is the first ultrabook equipped with a Snapdragon 8cx from Qualcomm. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Book S debuts with Snapdragon 8cx, 23 hours of battery life and weighs under 1 kg

In the wake of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 launch, Samsung also made its Galaxy Book S official. The ultrabook is its latest Windows on Snapdragon (WoS) device and is the first to market with Qualcomm’s vaunted Snapdragon 855-based...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Aug 2019 06:16
World of Tanks 1.6 British tech tree changes (Source: Own)

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

World of Tanks 1.6 comes with four new British light tanks, reworked Personal Missions (about 40 of those leading to the Object 279), an improved interface for interacting with decals — alongside new decals and fonts, as well as t...
Codrut Nistor, 08 Aug 2019 12:55
The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 7390. (Image source: Dell)

Dell launches the XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 in China; Core i7-1068G7 SKU missing

While the rest of the world still waits, China has become the first country where the long-awaited XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 has gone on sale. Prices start at 12,999 CNY (~US$1,850) for the Core i5-1035G1 model and rise to 16,999 CNY (~U...
Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2019 19:31
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2019 Laptop Review: Aluminum Unibody & Great Speakers

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2019 Laptop Review: Aluminum Unibody & Great Speakers

AluPad with touch weakness. In a whole new look, Lenovo presents the flagship of its Convertible ThinkPads, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2019. The new, more compact aluminum case is convincing in the test, as well as many other features of the new X1 Yoga Gen 4. However, it has a flaw we did not expect. What this is, you will read in this detailed review!
Intel Core i7-8565U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 07 Aug 2019 15:20
The refreshed 14 nm series should arrive by early next year. (Image source: eTeknix)

Gemini Lake Refresh: Up to 3.2 GHz on a quad-core 10 W CPU?

The Gemini Lake Refresh series will feature at least six processors, all of which will be substantially higher clocked versions of the 14 nm Goldmont Plus chips that preceded them. The 6-10 W processors arrive in Q1 2020 at the ea...
Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2019 14:12
The Lenovo Legion Y9000X at ChinaJoy. (Image source: Zhihu)

Lenovo Legion Y9000X: A 15.6-inch thin and light beast that you probably will not be able to buy

The Legion Y9000X looks to be one interesting laptop. The 15.6-inch device may end up being another China-only release, but its Core i9-9980HK processor, 32 GB of RAM, 4K 100% AdobeRGB coverage and a four-fan solution has us intri...
Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2019 14:04
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Desktop CPU Review: A frugal 8 core and 16 thread processor

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

Eight cores and still economical! AMD has continuously improved and optimised its Zen architecture since its inaugural release in 2017, with the company having just released its third generation in as many years. AMD manufactures its Zen 2 processors on the modern 7 nm process, which offers higher IPC than Zen+, among other improvements. Read on to find what the Ryzen 7 3700X, our first Zen 2 processor, can do and whether the jump to 7 nm offers as many benefits as promised.
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 07 Aug 2019 00:30
The VX60GT will start shipping in China from August 14. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS VX60GT: A sub-US$1,000 15.6-inch multimedia laptop with a Core i7-9750H, GTX 1650 and optional 120 Hz IPS panel

The VX60GT comes with a choice of Intel Core 9th generation processors, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU, up to 8 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. While this may sound run of the mill for a 15.6-inch multimedia laptop, its optional 120 H...
Alex Alderson, 06 Aug 2019 15:44
The Asus ProArt monitor. (Source: Asus)

Asus showcases its ground-breaking ProArt PA32UCX monitor at SIGGRAPH 2019

Asus has gone to the SIGGRAPH conference this year to put its creator-focused hardware in full view. It consists of PCs such as the ZenBook Pro Duo and the new StudioBook series. However, the star of this show may be the new ProAr...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Aug 2019 22:01
Currently in review: Dell XPS 15 7590 & Lenovo ThinkPad P1 2019

Battle of the 15.6-inch laptops | Currently in review: Dell XPS 15 7590 & Lenovo ThinkPad P1 2019

We are currently reviewing the brand-new Dell XPS 15 7590 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 2019, which is almost identical to the multimedia laptop ThinkPad X1 Extreme. We want to share our initial impressions and measurements of the screens. Very good: Both 1080p screens are very bright and show accurate colors.
Andreas Osthoff, 05 Aug 2019 13:59
HP Gaming Pavilion 15 Laptop Review: A powerful yet pleasingly quiet gaming laptop

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

Consistent. The HP Gaming Pavilion 15 handles all modern games with ease on its matte 15.6-inch 1080p display thanks to its powerful hardware. The device can even make use of its 144 Hz refresh rate while remaining comparatively quiet too. 16 GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM keeps the system ticking over, as does the 256 GB NVMe SSD.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 04 Aug 2019 23:37
Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH

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

3 TB with SSD/HDD combo. Lenovo has given the Legion Y540 a small hardware upgrade and now included a GeForce RTX graphics card within the slim case. The space left for storage devices is very large. In our review we'll show the level of performance that the Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 provides.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Mike Wobker, 04 Aug 2019 12:35
Leaked renders of the forthcoming Galaxy Book S have surfaced. (Source: Slashleaks)

Leak confirms Galaxy Book S is Samsung's first WoS ultrabook

Renders of Samsung’s next Windows on Snapdragon device have surfaced thanks to Slashleaks. As we surmised when it first made an appearance in GeekBench, it is an ultrabook and it looks very thin and appealing particularly if you’r...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Aug 2019 10:32
The Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 will feature a 144 Hz panel and up to an RTX 2060. (Image source: @xiaomishka)

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

Xiaomi has been showing off the Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 at ChinaJoy 2019, with Xiaomi insider xiaomishka publishing some photos of the device ahead of its unveiling tomorrow. Early pricing has appeared online too, with the series ex...
Alex Alderson, 04 Aug 2019 02:31
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X performs comparatively better in Ubuntu, but Windows 10 has finally caught up. (Source: Nsane Forums)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X cross-platform benchmarking shows the Windows 10 scheduler finally catching up to that of Linux

Comparative benchmarks between AMD Ryzen 9 3900X systems running Windows 10 1903 and Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS show that Microsoft's work in optimizing the OS for MCM CPUs such as Ryzen has paid off. Although Linux does have an overall l...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Aug 2019 16:13
Dell has delayed the new XPS 13 2-in-1 once already. (Image source: Own Swap)

Dell delays the XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 again; no re-revised date in sight

Dell has once again missed its release date for the new XPS 13 2-in-1, having already delayed it by almost a month. The company only came clean after people online were left wondering why the upcoming convertible had not launched ...
Alex Alderson, 03 Aug 2019 04:34
All SKUs but the base model will have 4-zone RGB keyboard backlighting. (Image source: HP via JD.com)

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

Several listings for an announced new variant of the HP OMEN 15 have appeared on Chinese retailer Jingdong (JD.com). As its name suggests, the OMEN 15 Air will be a lighter and more compact version of the current OMEN 15 with a li...
Alex Alderson, 02 Aug 2019 21:50
NVIDIA RTX 2080 SUPER Desktop GPU Review: A high-end Desktop GPU without a home

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

Meaningful or superfluous? The RTX 2080 SUPER is the last RTX 20 SUPER Desktop GPU to enter our offices, and it is also the most powerful. Since AMD does not currently compete with NVIDIA in this performance class, it begs the question of why the team in green has even bothered to bring a facelifted RTX 2080 to the market. Read on to find out what benefits a full-bore TU104 brings, if any, and how the RTX 2080 SUPER fares against other high-end GPUs.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super (Desktop) | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 01 Aug 2019 20:06
The Tiger Lake Y series will be 10 nm quad-core chips with just 5 W TDPs. (Image source: Techspot)

Intel Tiger Lake Y processor posts absurd UserBenchmark scores; Core i9-8950HK single-core performance on a 5 W chip?

A Tiger Lake Y series processor has appeared on UserBenchmark with some incredible benchmark results. The Ice Lake successor is 25% faster than the Ryzen 7 3750H in single and multi-core tasks while being 11% faster than the Core ...
Alex Alderson, 01 Aug 2019 11:38

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