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PNY XLR8 M.2 Gen 4 NVMe SSDs launching in same month as the Playstation 5, but they probably won't be compatible

The PNY XLR8 CS3040 NVMe SSDs are rated for speeds of up to 5.6 GB/s compared to the 5.5 GB/s SSD in the PS5. However, we doubt that the 100 MB/s difference will be enough of an overhead to make the PNY drives a good fit for the S...

Allen Ngo, 23 Oct 2020 04:00

Early benchmarks suggest that the RTX 3070 is a strong performer. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Leaked GeForce RTX 3070 benchmarks suggest that NVIDIA's US$499 Ampere card will be a strong performer

Initial benchmark data for the GeForce RTX 3070 is here, and the US$499 card can hold its own against the RTX 3080 and RTX 2080 Ti in 3DMark, Ashes of the Singularity and Geekbench. The RTX 3070 will arrive on October 29 after a t...

Alex Alderson, 22 Oct 2020 18:00

AMD's RX 6080 XT is rumored to match the Nvidia RTX 3080 at a price point closer to the RTX 3070.(Image Source: AMD)

AMD's RX 6800 XT card allegedly performs on par with Nvidia's RTX 3080 in Fire Strike Ultra 3DMark tests, but costs closer to an RTX 3070

Apparently, AMD did not show off its flagship Navi 21 XTX version with the Ryzen 5000 CPUs earlier this month. Rumor has it that the performance metrics presented back then come from the Navi 21 SKU powering the RX 6800 XT cards a...

Bogdan Solca, 22 Oct 2020 17:41

Nvidia rumored to cancel the RTX 3080 20 GB and RTX 3070 16 GB models

The cancellation of these two Nvidia models that pack more than 10 GB of VRAM might allow AMD to increase its sales, since the Navi 21 SKUs are expected to get 16 GB of VRAM. Nvidia is currently stuck with terrible yields on the S...

Bogdan Solca, 22 Oct 2020 17:09

Western Digital D50 Game NVMe docking station is a great way to utilize that Thunderbolt 3 port

The all-in-one RGB-enabled docking station promises up to 3000 MB/s read and 2600 MB/s write rates all via Thunderbolt 3.

Allen Ngo, 22 Oct 2020 02:03

AMD is bringing its 'Big Navi' cards to the party on October 28. (Image source: AMD)

AMD's 'Big Navi' Radeon RX 6900 XT will challenge the best of the NVIDIA RTX 30 series with 80 CUs, 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM and over 2 GHz clock speeds

The RX 6900 XT will deliver clock speeds over 2,300 MHz with 80 CUs and 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, according to a new leak. Four other cards will make up AMD's 'Big Navi' lineup, as will AIB cards that will venture to an eye-watering 2,...

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2020 22:54

Windows 10 20H2 is finally here, and with a few changes to boot. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft releases Windows 10 20H2 with multiple changes as the October 2020 update

Finally, the Windows 10 fall update is here, better known as the October 2020 update or Windows 10 20H2. The new update remains a free one for all existing Windows 10 licenses and features a host of changes, including a new start ...

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2020 18:48

The new Acer Chromebox CXI4. (Source: Acer)

Acer pitches its new Chromebox CXI4 as a desktop-replacement for enterprise or education

The CXI4 is Acer's new Chromebox with up-to-date connectivity, featuring Wi-Fi 6, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and type C ports. Therefore, it may prove an option for the processing needed in retail or learning spaces. It also has the dimensions...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2020 15:45

Acer's new Predator and Nitro monitors can go up to 280Hz and 34-inch 1900R curvature

Today (October 21, 2020), Acer has unveiled its latest gaming monitors. The Predator X34 GS is the likely headline here, as it combines a 34-inch 1900R panel, a UWQHD resolution and a new stand type in one. Then again, the 24.5-in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2020 15:45

Mount and Blade: Bannerlord is one of the new titles set to receive DLSS support (Image source: Taleworlds)

NVIDIA announces a raft of DLSS and RTX games with the Radeon RX 6900 XT just around the corner

With just a week to go before AMD's Big Navi reveal, NVIDIA announced 12 DLSS and RTX-enabled games, including sandbox epic Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord. The timing is interesting, considering the concerns about AMD's hardware r...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 21 Oct 2020 11:29

The Radeon RX 6000 series will debut on October 28. (Image source: AMD)

The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT rumoured to top at a game clock of 2.4 GHz, but AIB cards could go even higher

AMD is yet to announce its challengers to the likes of the RTX 3070 and RTX 3080, but rumoured clock speeds suggest that at least one Navi 21 SKU will be capable of reaching 2.4 GHz. The Navi 21 XT is thought to offer 16 GB of GDD...

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2020 19:07

The vaunted GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio from MSI delivers stellar performance but actually getting hold of one is difficult (Image source: MSI)

Ampere supply woes worsen: NVIDIA is meeting less than 7 percent of GeForce RTX 3080 demand at a major E-tailer

Digital retailer ProShop indicated that AIBs have delivered fewer than 8 percent of the 8925 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 units it ordered, far too few to meet increasing customer demand. This reinforces speculation that Ampere supply ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 Oct 2020 14:48

The ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 3090 GUNDAM promises top-end performance for US$2500 (Image source: Videocardz)

The ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 3090 GUNDAM is set to deliver chart-topping graphics performance at an eyewatering US$2500

ASUS' top-end ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 3090 GUNDAM promises higher clock speeds, better performance, and an all-white design. However, for US$2500, a US$1000 premium over the already expensive GeForce RTX 3090 Founder's Edition, this...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Oct 2020 11:59

SMIC's goal is to become the main chip supplier China, which still mostly relies on TSMC at the moment. (Image Source: SMIC)

China is catching up: SMIC foundry is now able to produce 7 nm chips

SMIC's N+1 (7 nm) chips are mostly on par with GloFo's, Samsung's and TSMC's competing nodes as far as scalability and power consumption is concerned, but the Chinese tech is still a step behind when it comes to performance. Next ...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Oct 2020 18:04

Overclocking the Ryzen 5000 CPUs might be easier than ever. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X overclocked to 6.0 GHz pops up in Geekbench tests

Apparently, AMD made it easier to overclock the Ryzen 5000 CPUs, as the Geekbench tests were recorded on an iMac Pro running macOS, which are not particularly suitable for overclocking. The best results for the Ryzen 9 5950X runni...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Oct 2020 17:32

The new 450W BIOS could help the EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra maintain higher boost clocks (Image source: EVGA)

New 450W BIOS for the EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra could potentially take Ampere to new performance heights

Overclockers and enthusiasts looking to get a bit more out of their GeForce RTX 3080 cards have a solid option now in the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra. EVGA's new BIOS for the card pushes the TDP up to 450W, freeing the AIB ca...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Oct 2020 13:46

Nightfall is a far bigger project than Grimrukh's earlier work, Daughters of Ash (Image source: Nexus Mods)

Dark Souls modders join forces to create mod sequel "Dark Souls: Nightfall" with faster combat, expanded lore, and voice acting

Dark Souls modder Grimrukh, known for the well-received Daughters of Ash mod, has announced a new collaborative project called Dark Souls: Nightfall. Nightfall is apparently a full-fledge mod "sequel" to the original game, promisi...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Oct 2020 13:11

Latest C-Force CF011C monitor addresses some of the biggest issues plaguing other inexpensive portable monitors (Image source: C-Force)

Latest C-Force CF011C portable monitor addresses some of the biggest issues plaguing the category

The $200 USD 15.6-inch portable monitor uses a brand new IPS panel with full sRGB coverage and a much brighter backlight than any other external monitor we've tested thus far in this price range.

Allen Ngo, 16 Oct 2020 04:39

An RTX 3080 is needed to play Watch Dogs Legion at 4K Ultra with ray tracing enabled. (Image source: Ubisoft)

Watch Dogs Legion requires an RTX 3080 for ray tracing at 4K Ultra but just a GTX 1650 or R9 290X for 1080p gaming

The launch of Watch Dogs Legion is almost here, so Ubisoft has released the system requirements for run its upcoming triple-A title. The game is lean when it comes to 1080p even at high settings, but it becomes a touch power-hungr...

Alex Alderson, 15 Oct 2020 22:36

More cores - bigger CPUs (Image Source: Videocardz)

Leaked Intel Alder Lake-S picture shows the size difference between LGA1700 and LGA1200 CPUs

The Alder Lake-S chips would get 6 more cores over the current Comet Lake-S models, and the difference in size reflects this to some extent. However, the bigger chips also require a new socket, so Comet Lake-S users will be forced...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Oct 2020 16:16

Get ready for good prices on Alienware products. (Source: Dell)

Dell sets out its deals for gamers during 2020's winter holidays

Dell has announced a whole range of sales events and deals for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and winter 2020 in general already. They include discounts on some Alienware laptops, desktops and monitors. Some of this hardware will be c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2020 15:00

The XPS series is in this winter sale. (Source: Dell)

Dell discounts a host of consumer and small business hardware for the 2020 winter holidays

Dell's end-of-2020 holiday deals have been outlined in good time this year. They are a range of discounts on PCs and monitors for entrepreneurs as well as those looking for gift ideas already. This includes Vostro-brand machines, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2020 15:00

Star Wars Squadrons Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter. Only a year after the first-class Jedi Fallen Order, EA sends its next Star Wars epic into the race. Squadrons offers action-filled space fights and turns out to be surprisingly undemanding when it comes to hardware.

Florian Glaser, 15 Oct 2020 10:33

The Mass Effect Trilogy remaster might arrive early next year (Image source: Bioware)

Mass Effect Legendary Edition remaster gets rated by Korean board: the original trilogy could be coming soon

According to a Gematsu report, the Korean Game Rating and Administration Committee listed ratings for "Mass Effect Legendary Edition." This fuels speculation that the unannounced but very likely Mass Effect trilogy remaster might ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 15 Oct 2020 09:59

The A9-9820 mounted on a motherboard (Image source: @momomo_us)

Unreleased AMD A9-9820 APU gets listed on Aliexpress: 8 Excavator cores and GCN graphics would've matched the Xbox One

An Aliexpress seller recently listed what appears to be a rare, unreleased AMD APU from the Excavator era. The 8-core A9-9820 leverage R7 350 graphics and bear striking similarities to the Xbox One's performance profile.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 15 Oct 2020 09:40

ASUS will support the X470 and B450 chipsets into Zen 3. (Image source: AMD)

ASUS clarifies its position on Zen 3; support for X470 and B450 chipsets still coming early next year

ASUS will support the X470 and B450 chipsets into Zen 3, the company has confirmed. It has reaffirmed support for the two chipsets after representatives apparently informed a customer that the X470 chipset would never receive the ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2020 13:54

More non-X Ryzen 5000 CPUs could be launched in early 2021. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (non-X) rumored to launch early 2021 for $220

AMD may have increased price points for the Ryzen 5000 desktop CPUs, but keep in mind that we have not yet seen any non-X versions. According to a new leak, the non-X Ryzen 5000 CPUs are expected to launch in Q1 2021, and the Ryze...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Oct 2020 13:07

Auzai 21.5-inch monitor is super cheap and super average

You can't expect too much from a 21.5-inch monitor for less than $100 USD. The Auzai is great for basic browsing and multimedia tasks, but casual gamers or even amateur content creators will want to invest in something better.

Allen Ngo, 14 Oct 2020 01:05

The ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO will not support Ryzen 5000 processors. (Image source: ASUS)

Updated | ASUS drops support for Ryzen 5000 processor series on X470 motherboards

ASUS will not be enabling support for Ryzen 5000 Zen 3 processors on X470 motherboards. The move comes following AMD's confirmation that the X470 and B450 chipsets should start receiving beta BIOSes that enable support as of Janua...

Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2020 19:59

AMD will join NVIDIA and Intel by supporting the AV1 codec with the Radeon RX 6000 series. (Image source: AMD)

AMD joins NVIDIA and Intel with enabling AV1 hardware acceleration on the Radeon RX 6000 series

The Radeon RX 6000 series will support the new AV1 hardware acceleration, Microsoft has confirmed. AMD joins NVIDIA and Intel in supporting the AV1 video codec, which promises to offer up to 50% better compression than H.264 and 2...

Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2020 17:30

The Ryzen 5000 series will work on AMD 400 and 500 series motherboards, eventually. (Image source: ASRock)

AMD Ryzen 5000 Zen 3 support is rolling out for ASUS, ASRock, Biostar, Gigabyte and MSI 500 series motherboards; no B450 or X470 support until January 2021 at the earliest

AMD Ryzen 5000 Zen 3 support has been added to multiple 500 series motherboards, including the likes of the A520 and X570 chipsets. ASUS, ASRock, Biostar, Gigabyte and MSI are the first manufacturers to add support, but it will be...

Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2020 17:18

AMD Project Quantum still alive: Team Red could soon launch gaming mini PCs with unique designs

Last year, AMD started its anti-NUC initiative, as many of its embedded and laptop-grade APUs can now easily be included in mini PCs. This initiative could soon culminate with gaming mini PCs that are based on AMD's Project Quantu...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Oct 2020 14:27

NVIDIA has stopped selling Founders Edition versions of the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 directly. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA is no longer selling the RTX 3080 Founders Edition or RTX 3090 Founders Edition directly

NVIDIA has stopped selling the RTX 3080 FE and RTX 3090 FE on its online store. The Founders Edition cards will only be available from Best Buy in the US, but there is no word on European fulfilment options.

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2020 14:25

Cheap SK Hynix Gold P31/S31 NVMe and SATA SSDs are now even cheaper for Amazon Prime Day (Source: SK Hynix)

Deal | Cheap SK Hynix Gold P31/S31 NVMe and SATA SSDs are now even cheaper for Amazon Prime Day

The Gold P31 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD in particular was the world's first consumer SSD with 128-layer NAND when it launched just over a month ago. Its $110 sale price will net users 3500 MB/s read and 3200 MB/s write speeds instead of...

Allen Ngo, 11 Oct 2020 23:59

Razer Viper Ultimate Cyberpunk 2077 Edition gaming mouse (Source: Razer)

RazerCon 2020 | Cyberpunk 2077-themed Razer Viper Ultimate wireless gaming mouse now official

Unveiled during today's RazerCon 2020 virtual event, the Razer Viper Ultimate Cyberpunk 2077 Edition is a light wireless gaming mouse with an impressive 20,000 DPI resolution and a battery life of roughly 70 hours. This limited-ed...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2020 20:28

The Core i3 line has a new member. (Source: Intel)

Intel quietly upgrades the Core i3-9100F processor to 10th-gen for the same price

An eagle-eyed Redditor has spotted that Intel just introduced the Core i3-10100F with minimal fanfare. This direct successor to the i3-9100F still has no integrated graphics - although it does have hyper-threading, which is a firs...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Oct 2020 20:23

A US state now has its own Blue Light Awareness Day. (Source: Eyesafe)

October 10 is now California's official Blue Light Awareness Day

The US State of California's legislative body has passed a resolution that makes today (October 10, 2020) Blue Light Awareness Day in the jurisdiction. The device certification group Eyesafe has welcomed the motion, particularly i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Oct 2020 18:57

The PCIe Gen3 SSD features storage capacities as high as 8TB (Image source: Corsair)

Corsair's midrange MP400 PCIe Gen4 SSD features 3D QLC and 3400 MB/s sequential read, but the 8TB model costs a staggering US$1379

Corsair's MP400 SSD is another midrange PCIe Gen3 entry, as the market heats up close to the launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, both of which feature ultra-fast storage. The MP400 promises reasonable read/write speeds ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 Oct 2020 11:53

An Intel Gemini Lake Refresh processor powers the GMK NucBox. (Image source: GMK)

GMK NucBox: Compact Mini-PC to begin shipping before the end of the month

The GMK NucBox has arrived on third-party retailer Banggood, following its successful Indiegogo campaign. The NucBox will begin shipping from the retailer before October 21 and starts at US$219.99. GMK still sells the NucBox for l...

Alex Alderson, 09 Oct 2020 19:39

Nvidia plans to release 7 nm GPUs in 2021. (Image Source: SlashGear)

Report suggests Nvidia could launch improved RTX 3000 GPUs produced on TSMC's 7 nm node in 2021

Is Nvidia ditching Samsung for TSMC in 2021? It looks like Nvidia is not at all pleased with the supply problems created by Samsung's 8 nm nodes with reduced yields and is at least diversifying risk with a significant order of 7 n...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Oct 2020 17:24

The new Alienware Aurora R11 model is here with the option of either an Nvidia RTX 3080 or RTX 3090 GPU. (Image: Dell)

New Alienware Aurora gaming desktops can now be ordered with custom RTX 3080, RTX 3090 GPUs

Dell’s Alienware division has just revealed its upgraded Aurora desktop gaming PCs. As you would expect, the new models feature Nvidia’s vaunted new RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 GPUs, although they have been customized by Alienware to fi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Oct 2020 12:41

NVIDIA has apparently cancelled the RTX 3070 Ti, RTX 3070 pictured. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA scraps the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti as RTX 3060 Ti remains on track for a mid-November release

Rumour has it that NVIDIA has scrapped the RTX 3070 Ti, which would have slotted in below the RTX 3080. The card was supposedly based on a full-bore GA104 GPU. The RTX 3060 Ti is still on for a mid-November release, though.

Alex Alderson, 08 Oct 2020 20:27

New versions of the RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 could be arriving in December. (Image source: NVIDIA & Notebookcheck.com)

New versions of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce RTX 3080 could be arriving in December

New versions of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce RTX 3080 could be arriving as soon as December, according to a new report. Apparently, these new cards will be the 16 GB edition of the RTX 3070 and the 20 GB version of the ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Oct 2020 20:22

AMD may have a potenital winner with the Radeon RX 6000 series. (Image Source: AMD)

The rumors were true: AMD Radeon RX 6000 "Big Navi" series comes within gnawing distance of the NVIDIA RTX 3080 in first sneak preview

AMD showed off a sneak preview of the upcoming Radeon RX 6000 series Big Navi's gaming performance in Borderlands 3, CoD: Modern Warfare, and Gears 5. The RX 6000 was paired with a Ryzen 9 5900X, but comparisons with available RTX...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Oct 2020 19:45

Rocket Lake could be in trouble: AMD announces the Ryzen 5000 Zen 3 Vermeer lineup led by the 16C/32T Ryzen 9 5950X — Promises significant IPC, gaming, and single-thread gains

AMD has revealed the much anticipated Zen 3 Vermeer lineup today led by the flagship Ryzen 9 5950X. According to AMD, Zen 3 offers 19% IPC increase, 2.8x higher performance-per-watt, and up to 26% higher gaming performance. In Zen...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Oct 2020 18:30

The heatsink fins placed on top keep the system cool and silent. (Image Source: Vecow)

Vecow's new SPC-6000 silent mini PC is among the first to feature the Intel Elkhart Lake Atom CPUs

Equipped with a quad-core / quad-thread Atom x6425RE low-power CPU, the SPC-6000 mini PC is specifically designed for IoT / AIoT applications that require advanced features like Time-Coordinated Computing and Time-Sensitive Networ...

Bogdan Solca, 08 Oct 2020 16:25