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TSMC expected to announce plans for its 1.4 nm production nodes next month

TSMC expected to announce plans for its 1.4 nm production nodes next month

With the first 2 nm chips planned for a 2025 release, TSMC could theoretically ready the 1.4 nm nodes by 2028. Samsung will most likely come up with a similar node around the same time, while Intel will try to get ahead of the game with the 20A and 18A nodes in 2025.
Bogdan Solca, 20 May 2022 17:14
The latest Hitman 3 update will deliver ray-tracing features on PC (Image source: IO Interactive)

Hitman 3 set to receive ray traced shadows and reflections, plus DLSS and FSR: demands a GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER as the min spec GPU

Hitman 3 is set to receive its DLSS and ray-tracing update shortly. The free update will add ray-traced shadows and reflections to the game, alongside DLSS 2.0 and FSR 1.0 upscaling. AMD's new FSR 2.0 won't be part of the package, at least initially.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 May 2022 16:50
TeaserPlay's concept trailer leverages a wide range of Unreal Engine 5 features (Image source: Rockstar Games)

GTA: San Andreas gets a stunning concept trailer remake in Unreal 5, offers a peek at what next-gen Grand Theft Auto could look like

YouTuber Teaserplay outed a stunning concept trailer for what GTA: San Andreas could look like if it was built on Unreal Engine 5. The trailer leverages a range of UE5 features, including MetaHuman, Lumen, and Nanite. The trailer offers a glimpse of the kind of visuals to expect in GTA 6
Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 May 2022 15:30
High-end Zen 4 motherboards incoming. (Image Source: PHG.ru)

AMD rumored to announce Zen 4 X670 Extreme chipset at Computex next week

The high-end X670 Extreme chipset is supposed to be featured on the most expensive AM5 motherboards, and AMD is apparently forcing PCIe 5.0-only support for GPU and storage on these models. The X670 models, on the other hand, could feature either PCie 4.0 or PCIe 5.0, while the budget B650 solutions would be limited to PCIe 4.0.
Bogdan Solca, 19 May 2022 22:22
The GeForce GTX 1630 is supposedly Nvidia's upcoming ultra-affordable desktop graphics card (image via Unsplash)

Updated | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1630 reportedly in the works with a TU117 GPU, GDDR6 memory and a sub US$200 price tag

Nvidia is said to be working on a new low-end desktop graphics card called the GeForce GTX 1630. It is said to be a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti successor and aims to compete with AMD's Radeon RX 6500 XT and Radeon 6400. Update 19/05/2022: The full GeForce GTX 1630 spec sheet has been revealed.
Anil Ganti, 19 May 2022 11:10
AMD's Ryzen 7000 "Raphael" Zen 4-based desktop processors will use the AM5 socket. (Image source: AMD - edited)

24-core AMD Ryzen 9 7950X spearheads alleged Raphael SKU price leak with Zen 4 preparing for Raptor Lake face-off

A supposed AMD Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” price list has surfaced on Weibo, which also offers some scant details about the SKU designations and even core/thread count for the top-end part. Apparently, the Ryzen 9 7950X will have 24 cores, cost well over the equivalent of US$900, and it will be ready to bring Zen 4 power to Intel Raptor Lake’s doorstep.
Daniel R Deakin, 19 May 2022 10:27
Budget solution with 2019-level performance. (Image Source: MINISFORUM)

DeskMini UM350 with Manjaro Linux is MINISFORUM's most affordable mini PC yet at US$299

US$299 gets you a Ryzen 5 3550H with Vega 8 iGPU plus 256 GB of SSD storage, but no RAM. For US100 more you can also get 16 GB of RAM and up the storage to 512 GB, however. Manjaro Linux is also streamlined to work on budget solutions.
Bogdan Solca, 18 May 2022 19:04
The ConceptD 500 comes in one colour option. (Image source: Acer)

Acer ConceptD 500: Desktop PC debuts with up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics

Acer has revealed the ConceptD 500, a stylish desktop PC packed with powerful components. Launching in September, the ConceptD will be available with a choice of NVIDIA GPUs, up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor and 128 GB of DDR4 RAM.
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2022 17:36
The ConceptD 100 will start at €999 when it arrives this September in Europe. (Image source: Acer)

Acer ConceptD 100: Compact desktop PC revealed for €999 with Intel Alder Lake processors and NVIDIA GPUs

Acer has showcased the ConceptD 100, a small desktop PC that ships with either an NVIDIA T400 or NVIDIA T1000 GPU. Also, the 137.4 x 373 x 359 mm contains an Intel Alder Lake processor and up to 128 GB of RAM.
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2022 17:27
Acer has unveiled a new all-in-one PC with powerful hardware from Intel and Nvidia (image via Acer)

Acer Veriton Vero all-in-one PC announced with Intel Alder Lake processors, recycled plastic chassis, retractable webcam, and more

The Acer Veriton Vero has just been unveiled. Its key specs include a 24-inch FHD screen, 12th-generation Intel Alder Lake processors, an Nvidia GeForce MX 550, 64 GB RAM, 2 TB storage and a 5 MP webcam. Prices start at US$799 in North American and €919 in EMEA.
Anil Ganti, 18 May 2022 15:45
The RTX 40 series is rumoured to kick off this summer, unlike its predecessor. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090: Alleged specifications surface with 16,128 CUDA cores, a 450 W TGP, over a 1 TB/s memory bandwidth and not all the AD102 die

According to reports, NVIDIA has settled on the AD102-300 die for the RTX 4090, the company's next flagship desktop graphics card. Supposedly, the RTX 4090 will deliver 126 Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs), a few short of the AD102's die maximum offering. The RTX 4090 could only operate within a 450 W TGP though, contrary to earlier rumours.
Alex Alderson, 17 May 2022 21:12
Zotac RTX 3090 Ti AMP Extreme Holo Review. (Image Source: Zotac)

Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 Ti AMP Extreme Holo Review: 4K gaming monstrosity with a price to match

The GPU we deserve but not the one we need. The RTX 3090 Ti arrives at an interesting juncture — at a time when the GPU stock situation is gradually easing up and also in the wake of new architectures from Nvidia and AMD expected later this year. The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 Ti AMP Extreme Holo seeks to unleash the full might of the complete GA102 GPU. We evaluate how well this card performs in our suite of tests when compared with current Nvidia and AMD flagships.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, 28"
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 May 2022 08:43
Nvidia's upcoming RTX 4000 graphics cards could be weeks away from launch (image via Unsplash)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000 series could be launched earlier than initially anticipated

Industry insider @kopite7kimi has revealed that Nvidia could unveil the RTX 4000 series of graphics cards in the early days of Q3, 2022. They could likely be announced in July and hit shelves in the following weeks.
Anil Ganti, 15 May 2022 17:35
The 2000 Pro with its new spokesperson. (Source: Jackery)

Jackery's Solar Generator 2000 Pro launches as the OEM's fastest solar-charging power station yet

The Solar Generator 2000 Pro is the latest outdoors/backup generator from Jackery that can charge using solar panels. In fact, the OEM asserts that it can re-charge to 100% in this way in just 2.5 hours - so long as enough new same-brand panels are hooked up to the portable power station. It is also rated to charge from the mains in 2 hours to sustain a range of devices, even household appliances, in turn.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 May 2022 17:26
The Intel Alder Lake-HX mobile processors can keep up with, and even surpass, the best Rocket Lake desktop CPUs. (Image source: Intel - edited)

Intel's Core i7-12650HX mobile CPU is so powerful it surpasses the fastest Rocket Lake desktop chips on UserBenchmark

Some of Intel’s Alder Lake-HX mobile processors have appeared on UserBenchmark, delivering powerful performances that rival the previous generation’s fastest desktop parts. The Intel Core i7-12650HX is the pick of the bunch at the moment, achieving an average bench of 104%, which was higher than the benches of its i9 relatives.
Daniel R Deakin, 14 May 2022 09:30
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt in review: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt in review: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

Battle Royale with vampire powers. Bloodhunt lets players who like to compete with human opponents immerse themselves in the world of Vampire: The Masquerade. We took a closer look at the hardware hunger of the multiplayer title.
Florian Glaser, 14 May 2022 04:17
Alleged screenshots of a new Silent Hill game have surfaced online (image via Comicbook.com)

A new Silent Hill game is reportedly in the works

A reputable industry insider has leaked two-year-old screenshots of a yet-to-be-released Silent Hill game. Konami indirectly confirmed the legitimacy of the said screenshots by issuing a copyright strike. The game will also send players SMS messages as a part of the charade.
Anil Ganti, 13 May 2022 20:35
EA has announced that the Dead Space remake will be ready by early 2023 (image via own)

The Dead Space Remake finally has a release date

The official Dead Space Twitter handle has confirmed that the game will be launched on January 27, 2023. Development seems to be going on in full swing, with the developers showcasing the progress in a livestream.
Anil Ganti, 13 May 2022 14:33
Zen 4 will feature generous amounts of 3D V-Cache. (Image Source: AMD)

Latest Zen 4 leaks: 8-core Ryzen 7000X CPU pops up on OpenBenchmarking, estimated performance gains over Zen 3 revealed by MLID

The OpenBenchmarking database entries show an 8-core Ryzen 7000X model that can boost to 5.21 GHz, while MLID reports 28-37% Zen 4 single-core performance increase with even higher multi-thread gains over existing Zen 3 models.
Bogdan Solca, 13 May 2022 13:12
Elden Ring's sales figures greatly exceed Namco Bandai's expectations (image via From Software)

Elden Ring sold over 13 million copies within a month of its release

Namco Bandai's earnings report states that Elden Ring sold over 13.4 million copies by March 2022, just a month after its release. That figure is over three times of the company's projected sales figure of 4 million
Anil Ganti, 11 May 2022 15:33
The Radeon RX 6750 XT offers Game Clock and memory speed improvements over the RX 6700 XT. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD looks to dethrone Nvidia in 1080p and 1440p gaming with the new Radeon RX 6750 XT and RX 6650 XT

AMD launched the RX 6750 XT and the RX 6650 XT today targeting 1440p and 1080p gamers, respectively. The RX 6750 XT looks to take on the Nvidia RTX 3070 while the RX 6650 XT aims for the RTX 3060 12 GB. Both cards offer higher Game and boost clocks and faster memory over their original variants along with increases in TBP and MSRP.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 May 2022 15:11
The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT offers increased Game Clock and faster memory for US$1,099. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT launched: A viable RTX 3090 alternative, now with increased Game Clock and 335 W TBP for $1,099

AMD, today, unveiled refreshes to its RDNA 2 desktop GPU lineup. The Radeon RX 6950 XT is a refreshed Navi 21 XTX GPU with a slight bump to Game and boost clocks, increased memory speeds, support for FSR 2.0, and a 335 W TBP. The RX 6950 XT will retail for about US$100 higher than the original RX 6900 XT at US$1,099 MSRP.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 May 2022 15:00
Windows 11 in a new form. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft releases physical copies of Windows 11 to retail partners

Windows 11 has been officially available for half a year now. Many PC users worldwide do not need to do much to acquire this upgrade; however, for those somehow in more difficulty, physical copies have recently been spotted as another options. Therefore, anyone who has ever wanted the latest stable version of Microsoft's omnipresent OS in a box can spend their money on one now.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2022 18:28
The latest version of QuickMiner fully unlocks LHR-limited Ampere cards (Image source: NiceHash)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3000 series LHR mining limit gets fully bypassed: 100 percent hashrate now possible on NiceHash QuickMiner with LHR cards

NiceHash recently announced that its QuickMiner software was now capable of fully unlocking the hashrate on most Ampere LHR cards, barring the RTX 3080 12GB and the RTX 3050. This means that LHR-limited Ampere cards like the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti can reach their full mining potential.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 09 May 2022 15:08
AMD's upcoming line of desktop processors could be unveiled in September (image voa Unsplash)

AMD Ryzen 7000 processors based on the Zen 4 architecture slated for a September 2022 launch

AMD's shiny new Ryzen 7000 Raphael series of CPUs will be launched in September 2022, according to a report from Digitimes. The Zen 4 based processors already entered mass production earlier this year, so that timeline seems plausible. AMD is expected to shed more light on it at Computex 2022.
Anil Ganti, 09 May 2022 14:56
The remake features revamped visuals and gameplay (Image source: 2Unreal4Underground)

Racing classic Need For Speed: Underground 2 gets an Unreal Engine 4-powered fan remake

Youtuber Ivan Novozhilov recently shared WIP footage of 2Unreal4Underground, a complete fan remake of Need For Speed Underground 2. The Unreal 4-powered remake is a massive step up in visual quality from the sixth-gen classic. Beyond visuals, Novozhilov's remake will also attempt to tweak and enhance gameplay elements.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 09 May 2022 14:07
AMD could unveil more SAS details at Computex in June. (Image Source: Videocardz)

AMD rumored to announce Smart Access Storage tech similar to Microsoft's DirectStorage at Computex

Smart Access Storage would first be featured on select laptops like Corsair's upcoming Voyager lineup. The technology may later on be introduced to desktop PCs with the launch of the Zen 4 AM5 platform. More details should be provided at Computex this June.
Bogdan Solca, 06 May 2022 14:11
Is the Chromebook's heyday over already? (Source: Lenovo)

Chromebook shipments plummet from their 2021 heights in the latest PC market figures

Canalys' latest report on the PC market concludes that its shipments dropped during the first quarter of 2021 (1Q2021), albeit only by about 3%. When broken down by type, the research suggests that Chromebooks were responsible for this contraction. Then again, there were some positive signs, such as tablet sales that took off in Asia-Pacific during the quarter.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 May 2022 23:12
The Radeon RX 7900XT card is rumored to be 4 times faster than the fastest Navi 21 models. (Image Source: Gadget Tendency)

AMD's upcoming Navi 31 high-end GPUs could be the first gaming models to feature PCIe 5.0 support

Twitter user Kepler_L2 reports that AMD's upcoming RDNA3-based Navi 31 high-end GPUs appear to offer PCIe 5.0 X16 support according to the latest AMD’s GFX11 architecture patches for Linux. Nvidia's Ada Lovelace next gen GPUs could get the same treatment, but rumor has it that these might launch at a later date.
Bogdan Solca, 05 May 2022 20:47
Intel plans to roll out the Meteor Lake 14th gen processors in 2023.  (Image Source: Intel)

Rumor | Intel might ditch proprietary 7 nm process for full TSMC N5 on its 2023 Meteor Lake processors

Despite Intel's latest reports on the steady advancements with the proprietary 7 nm production nodes, industry sources close to DigiTimes claim that Intel might change the Meteor Lake blueprints to be produced exclusively on the TSMC N5 nodes in order to avoid delays and ensure competitive performance in the battle against Apple's upcoming M processors.
Bogdan Solca, 05 May 2022 20:13
Qualcomm launches new Qualcomm Networking Pro platforms. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm unveils its Wi-Fi 7-enabling Networking Pro series of wireless comms platforms

Qualcomm touts its latest additions to the Networking Pro series of components as the go-to solutions to complete the next generation of routers, gateways, access points and so on. This is because they are the first of their line to support Wi-Fi 7. They are available in tri- and quad-band variants, and are pitched at OEMs planning their next premium consumer- to enterprise-grade wireless equipment.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 May 2022 19:02
An Atom 50 SSD. (Source: XPG)

XPG launches new ATOM 50-series PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSDs via Amazon in the EU

XPG pitches its latest Atom 50 M.2 2280 SSDs at those planning PC builds for their creative or professional output; then again, the ADATA brand also hints one might be ideal as new backups for their PlayStation 5 (PS5) storage. The drives are rated for NVMe 1.4 and PCIe Gen4 x4 for potentially blazing maximum read and write speeds, and come with a 5-year warranty in their new markets.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 May 2022 17:44
The latest Yoga AIO 7 allows users to easily change display orientation to landscape or portrait. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo announces Yoga AIO 7 desktop system with 27-inch 4K screen, AMD Ryzen 6000H processors and up to a Radeon RX 6600M dGPU

The latest all-in-one desktop system from Lenovo features a 4K LCD screen than can be easily reoriented in portrait or landscape mode, a JBL sound system and powerful specs such as the latest AMD Ryzen 6000H APUs coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and NVMe SSD storage, plus up to a Radeon RX 6600M dGPU.
Bogdan Solca, 05 May 2022 13:00
Geekom Mini IT8 SFF desktop hands-on

Geekom Mini IT8 SFF desktop hands-on

Tiny but competent. The Geekom Mini IT8 is a compact desktop. Despite its tiny footprint, it packs some decent power thanks to its quad-core CPU and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 iGPU. However, its older chipset limits its capabilities, particularly with regard to gaming.
Intel Core i5-8259U, Iris Plus Graphics 655, 586 g
Sam Medley, 04 May 2022 16:21
Zen 4 is almost here. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD updates Zen 4 roadmap: “Raphael” Ryzen 7000X desktop processors releasing 2H 2022, 55+ W TDP “Dragon Range” lineup for extreme gaming laptops and 35-45 W “Phoenix” models for thin and light laptops scheduled for 2023

As expected, the Ryzen 7000X desktop processors will launch in Q3-Q4 this year with a 65+ W TDP and support for DDR5 / PCIe 5.0. However, it looks like the mobile sector is in for a big shake-up. AMD mentions the launch of 55+ W TDP Dragon Range models for extreme gaming laptops with the most cores on the market, plus the Phoenix models with 35-45 W TDPs for thin and light laptops, both scheduled for an early 2023 release.
Bogdan Solca, 04 May 2022 14:41
AMD's RDNA3-based GPUs should not begin arriving until towards the end of 2022. (Image source: AMD)

New AMD Navi 31, Navi 32 and Navi 33 GPU details emerge with up to 12,288 Stream Processors for rumoured RX 7900 XT

According to new rumours, AMD's Navi 31 GPU will not launch with 120 Compute Units (CUs) and 15,360 Stream Processors. Instead, AMD's next flagship GPU is now rumoured to offer 96 CUs and 12,288 Stream Processors. There are changes for other Navi 3x GPUs too.
Alex Alderson, 02 May 2022 23:02
Ocarina of Time is now playable at 60 FPS on PC (Image source: Screenrant)

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time gets a full-fledged PC port, hitting 60 FPS for the first time

The unofficial Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time PC port recently received support for a 60 FPS framerate update, significantly improving the gameplay experience from the N64 original. The port doesn't use reverse-engineered source code, unlike Super Mario 64, making it less likely to run afoul of legal challenges.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 01 May 2022 16:12
According to Intel's CEO, the chip shortage could persist well into 2024 (Image source: @PGelsinger)

Intel’s Pat Gelsinger expects chip shortage to last well into 2024: Lovelace, RX 7000, and ARC GPUs could continue to cost immense amounts

In an interview with CNBC, Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger stated that he expects the global silicon shortage will end by 2024. While a clear timeframe is welcome, this means that upcoming graphics cards from NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD could all remain stuck at extremely high prices due to supply shortages.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 01 May 2022 14:57
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands in test: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands in test: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

A successful Borderlands spin-off. You can tell that Tiny Tina's Wonderlands doesn't take itself seriously after the first few seconds. Read on to know more about the technology and graphics requirements in our benchmark tests.
Florian Glaser, 30 Apr 2022 17:21
Some owners of a new Mac Studio have an issue with high-pitched fan noise (Image: Apple)

Apple Mac Studio users complain about annoying high-frequency fan noise

The Mac Studio configuration with the Apple M1 Max SoC in particular seems to be plagued by an irritating high-pitched noise, which may be caused by the cooling fan that is built into Apple's latest desktop computer.
Enrico Frahn, 28 Apr 2022 23:59
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6500 XT

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT in review: AMD's new Navi-based entry-level graphics card

Budget Navi graphics card! AMD has been gradually expanding its Navi lineup while also catering to customers with tighter budgets when it comes to the latest RDNA2 graphics cards. The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT is an affordable 1080p gaming graphics card. However, AMD has cut back significantly in terms of technical specifications. We'll take a closer look at what can nonetheless be expected when it comes to performance.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, Radeon RX 6500 XT, 32"
Sebastian Bade, 28 Apr 2022 20:18
Graphics cards using AMD's upcoming RDNA3-based Navi 31 and Navi 32 GPUs will be launched separately (image via AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT could offer a 130% performance uplift over the Radeon RX 6900 XT thanks to its multi-die Navi 31 GPU

Popular YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead has obtained new information about AMD's high-end Navi 31 GPU, which will be featured in flagship RDNA 3 graphics cards and hit shelves in Q4, 2022. Graphics cards using the mid-range Navi 32 GPUs, however, will not be launched until H1, 2023.
Anil Ganti, 28 Apr 2022 10:38
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 8 cores, 16 threads, and it can reach up to 4.5 GHz. (Image source: AMD)

Ryzen 7 5800X3D becomes highest-ranked AMD chip on UserBenchmark but incurs astonishing criticism in the process

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has become the highest-ranked processor from Team Red on UserBenchmark in terms of average bench. However, this still leaves the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in the somewhat lowly position of 15th place, as the highly criticized benchmark rates Alder Lake and some Rocket Lake chips as better.
Daniel R Deakin, 27 Apr 2022 21:12
New information about Nvidia's upcoming RTX 4000 series of graphics cards has emerged online (image via Nvidia)

New leak sheds light on a 900W AD102 based graphics card from Nvidia; GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 VRAM and TGP also revealed

Renowned leaker Kopite7kimi has revealed that Nvidia is working on 900W TGP graphics card that has 48 GB of 24 Gbps VRAM and uses a AD102 GPU. Alternatively, the GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 will feature 16 GB/12 GB of VRAM and draw 450W/300W of power, respectively.
Anil Ganti, 27 Apr 2022 16:01
The GamePad Elite Edition. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi teases the Gamepad Elite Edition, a cross-platform controller rated for "somatosensory" control and a linear motor

Xiaomi has announced that the latest addition to its GamePad controller line will launch via its crowdfunding platform. This upcoming Elite Edition is currently hyped as a "somatosensory" accessory, thanks to its new 6-axis gyroscope. It is to be compatible with multiple devices, PCs, TVs and smartphones included.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2022 14:55
Diablo Immortal is coming to PC, Android and iOS soon (image via Blizzard)

Diablo Immortal mobile launch date set for June 2; PC open beta to commence on the same day

Blizzard has announced that Diablo Immortal will be available for download on Android and iOS devices on June 2. The game is coming to PC, too, with the open beta starting at the same time. Pre-registrations are live on Blizzard's website.
Anil Ganti, 25 Apr 2022 18:30
The next iMac could feature the Apple M3, not the M2. (Image source: N.Tho.Duc - edited)

Apple analyst delivers expectations for next-generation iMac and iMac Pro

Reportedly, Apple is not planning to update its iMac line for a while yet. Instead, a next-generation 24-inch model will not launch for at least 18 months, albeit with an Apple M3 chipset. Meanwhile, the iMac Pro is said to be a way off from being released and will not arrive 'anytime soon'.
Alex Alderson, 25 Apr 2022 17:04
Ghostwire Tokyo in test: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

Ghostwire Tokyo in test: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

Mirror City. The action adventure Ghostwire Tokyo is not only interesting in terms of gameplay but also technically. Hardly any other title shines with so many reflections - especially when ray tracing is active.
Anton Avdyushkin, 25 Apr 2022 09:12
With the new BIOS update, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D could push past the 12900K in more gaming workloads (Image source: Xanxogaming)

MSI set to enable base clock overclocking on certain X570 MEG boards, allowing the Ryzen 7 5800X3D to hit up to 4.8 GHz

According to a WCCFTech report, MSI will soon be releasing a BIOS update for select X570 motherboards, enabling BCLK overclocking. This would allow power users to push clocks on the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, albeit at the cost of systemwide stability.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 24 Apr 2022 12:59
The XMG Studio features Fractal Design's Torrent Compact case. (Image Source: XMG)

XMG launches STUDIO professional audio / video desktop workstation with Intel Alder Lake processors and Nvidia RTX 3000 GPUs

XMG's highly specialized STUIDO workstation can be configured with high-end CPUs from Intel up to the Core i9-12900K and graphics cards up to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090. The PC is optimized for excellent airflow and quiet operation even under high load. To keep the workflow free of any distractions, the XMG STUDIO lacks any additional decorative elements such as RGB LEDs.
Bogdan Solca, 22 Apr 2022 13:00

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Redaktion, 2013-05- 8 (Update: 2013-09-27)