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GeForce NOW adds support for Control Ultimate Edition. (Source: Remedy)

GeForce NOW adds Control, Hitman and the Shadowrun Collection to its list of games

GeForce NOW is NVIDIA's solution for online cloud gaming. It famously adds titles every Thursday, for the benefit of players who own them already but do not have a high-powered PC to hand. Today, this list includes Control, as wel...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Aug 2020 15:00

The new entry-level NZXT Starter gaming PC. (Image: NZXT)

NZXT launches new $700 prebuilt gaming PC, good for 1080p gaming at 60 fps

NZXT is best known for its excellent PC cases which allow for very clean builds and contemporary looks. For those who like their cases, but don’t think they are equipped for a build, NZXT also offers prebuilt machines. The company...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Aug 2020 11:39

The RTX 30 Founders Edition cards will feature an irregular-shaped PCB. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: 24 GB of GDDR6X VRAM, irregular PCB shape and 12-pin connector confirmed, no RTX 3080 Ti for the foreseeable future

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Founders Edition will have irregular-shaped PCBs, NVIDIA has teased. 12-pin and backwards-compatible connectors are inbound for Ampere cards too, as is the leaked cooler design. The RTX 3090 will have 24 ...

Alex Alderson, 26 Aug 2020 15:40

Is this the die that NVIDIA will use for the RTX 3090? (Image source: Chiphell & @_rogame)

Possible NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 die leaks as supplier confirms that Ampere water blocks will be "ready at or close to launch"

The Ampere RTX series is almost here and water blocks will be "ready at or close to launch", according to one water block supplier. Additionally, a picture of the die for the GeForce RTX 3090 has leaked, detailing that NVIDIA is r...

Alex Alderson, 26 Aug 2020 13:08

Intel's dismissal of synthetic benchmarks is not entirely justifiable. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel still leans on gaming comparisons to prove its worth, but it may have shot itself in the foot this time around

Intel has been emphasizing the need to move away from traditional benchmarks for quite some time now. A recent press briefing to APAC journalists saw Intel extolling its advantages in gaming and postulating it as a more realistic ...

Column by Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Aug 2020 10:04

MSI has registered three distinct SKUs with the EEC. (Image source: NVIDIA)

MSI certifies 29 new graphics cards ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce Special Event on September 1

MSI has certified a bunch of possible NVIDIA Ampere cards with the EEC. The registration of twenty-nine cards has been published just a week before NVIDIA hosts its GeForce Special Event on September 1, where it is expected to unv...

Alex Alderson, 25 Aug 2020 17:57

The N3 node is scheduled to enter volume production by 2H 2022. (Image Source: PCGamesN)

TSMC releases more details regarding the upcoming 3 nm node

N5 is already showing better yields compared to N7 and N10 going by production times, and TSMC also plans to squeeze two more nodes in between N5 and N3. N5P is supposed to start volume production some time in 2021, while N4 shoul...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Aug 2020 16:44

NVIDIA's alleged new solution for Ampere cards. (Source: HardwareLuxx.de)

NVIDIA's new 12-pin power connector for RTX 3000 cards is spotted in the wild

Recent leaks assert that NVIDIA has developed a new 12-pin connector that will supersede the 8-pin PCIe component often seen today. Now, a tipster claims to have been given the cables that go to this newer option. According to its...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Aug 2020 00:12

Vermeer is next up for AMD, followed by Cezanne and Van Gogh in early 2021. (Image source: PCGamer)

AMD Ryzen 2020-2022 roadmap leaks; Cezanne, Dragon Crest, Raphael, Rembrandt and Van Gogh all detailed

Another part of AMD's 2020-2022 roadmap has leaked, detailing several codenames and specifications. Navi2-based APUs will arrive in 2021, but it won't be until 2022 when we see laptop APUs with Navi graphics. Zen 3 will debut with...

Alex Alderson, 24 Aug 2020 13:05

The original “Bliss” wallpaper for Windows XP (Image source: Wikipedia)

A Redditor visits the iconic Windows XP “Bliss” hill in Microsoft Flight Simulator and recaptures the magic

Highlighting the sheer scale of real-world detail found in Microsoft Flight Simulator, a Redditor recently flew over the iconic “Bliss” hill in Sonoma County, CA, immortalised in the Windows XP default wallpaper. While colours are...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 Aug 2020 14:26

Gigabyte appears to have redesigned two of their B550 motherboards without phase doublers in their VRM design. (Image Source: Gigabyte)

Parts shortage causes Gigabyte to avoid controversial phase doublers with other manufacturers expected to follow

A global shortage of phase doublers, which allow manufacturers to use lower-rated PWM controllers in their VRM designs, appears to be leading to motherboard redesigns with improved efficiency.

Craig Ward, 23 Aug 2020 09:42

Beelink GT-R: a Ryzen-powered mini PC wrapped in a beautiful chassis

The Beelink GT-R is a well-built and aesthetically pleasing mini desktop PC. Its AMD Ryzen 5 3550H w/ Radeon RX Vega 8 Graphics offers enough horsepower for smooth streaming and some light gaming.

Sam Medley, 22 Aug 2020 22:00

LG’s 32UN650-W promises high color accuracy, together with FreeSync and HDR10 (Image source: LG)

LG’s upcoming 32UN650-W 4K FreeSync monitor could be a good pick for creatives and gamers alike

LG recently unveiled its upcoming 32UN650-W 4K HDR10 monitor with FreeSync. Featuring 95 percent DCI-P3 coverage, the 32UN650-W looks to be a good compromise for creatives who game on the side.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 22 Aug 2020 16:06

The triple-slot cooler design is necessary to keep the ~400 W TGP in check. (Image Source: @GarnetSunset)

Leaker shows massive triple-slot NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Founders' Edition card, reveals possible RTX 3000-series pricing

Triple-slot is no doubt big, but some custom designs coming from Nvidia's AIB partners are rumored to feature 3.5-slot coolers and these will get TGP's well above the 400 W mark. Since these cards are using the 8 nm manufacturing ...

Bogdan Solca, 22 Aug 2020 11:58

The ZOTAC ZBOX QCM7T3000 packs a punch. (Image source: Zotac)

ZOTAC ZBOX QCM7T3000: A powerful Mini-PC that includes an Intel Core i7-10750H, an NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 and supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM

Zotac has unveiled its latest mini desktop, the ZBOX QCM7T3000. The machine incorporates an Intel Core i7-10750H processor, an NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 and can be equipped with up to 64 GB of dual-channel DDR4-2933 RAM. The machine ...

Alex Alderson, 21 Aug 2020 18:31

The PG133A has now be certified by the RRA in South Korea. (Image source: TweakTown)

Possible NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 certified in South Korea ahead of September 1 launch

The first sign of the Ampere architecture is here. NVIDIA has certified a new graphics card, model number PG133A, at the RRA in South Korea. The graphics card is expected to be the RTX 3090 Founders Edition, and it may launch as e...

Alex Alderson, 20 Aug 2020 23:09

Q4 should see the gaming GPU division back on top, as the Ampere gaming GPUs will be hitting the market in late September. (Image Source: pond5.com)

Gaming GPUs are no longer the most profitable business for Nvidia

Thanks to the Mellanox acquisition and the launch of the Ampere A100 compute accelerators in mind Q2, the data center business overshadowed the gaming GPU division, which still did quite well. A reversal is expected to happen in Q...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Aug 2020 16:24

The Eve Spectrum in prototype form. (Source: Eve Devices)

Eve Devices displays its Spectrum monitor prototypes

Eve Devices started taking reservations for its Spectrum monitor in January 2020. Now, it has a new post to share with its community in which the first prototypes for its inaugural display product are shown off. It includes video ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Aug 2020 16:00

GeForce NOW supports this new game. (Source: Curve Digital)

GeForce NOW adds Peaky Blinders: Mastermind on the same day as Steam

NVIDIA's cloud-gaming platform GeForce NOW announces seven additional titles today (August 20, 2020), one of which is also Steam's latest release. It is based on the popular TV show Peaky Blinders, and has been up for pre-order un...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Aug 2020 15:00

AMD launches the A520 chipset. (Source: AMD)

AMD launches the A520 chipset, confirming its Ryzen 4000 compatibility in the process

AMD has released the full specifications and details of the A520 chipset, which will be using the AM4 socket. The company has also mentioned that it will be compatible with the Zen 3 architecture going forward, as well as with cur...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2020 20:09

Is work-life balance worth a pay cut? (Source: Max Pixel)

36% of professionals polled would happily trade 35% of their current salaries for an improved work life balance

A recent poll conducted on the professional's forum site Blind found that 36% of workers at companies such as Microsoft, Google and Oracle would accept 65% of their current pay-checks in exchange for more parity between their work...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2020 18:41

Microsoft Flight Simulator's launch has been cumbersome for many players

The Steam version of Microsoft Flight Simulator is plagued with download issues, non-availability of content, and a host of other problems

The highly-awaited Microsoft Flight Simulator's launch on Steam has been less than ideal. Several players are unable to access the premium content they paid for, while others cannot download or play the game altogether. The develo...

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Aug 2020 14:46

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ran as high as 2.1 GHz on its first official UserBenchmark outing (Image source: Overclockers.com)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 hits a blazing-fast 2.1 GHz core clock with 19 Gbps GDDR6X memory in first public UserBenchmark test

Tipster @_rogame shared what appear to be the first public NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 UserBenchmark results. While the graphics card scored low on the test, likely due to test drivers, it ran at a high 2.1 GHz

Arjun Krishna Lal, 17 Aug 2020 13:12

Microsoft's method for allowing touch input emulation on a non-touch display (Source: Patent Scope).

Microsoft designs method to emulate touch input on non-touch displays

While Windows supports touch displays, many laptops are still released without touch and support on desktops is rare outside of some AiO devices. Microsoft has now patented a process for supporting touch input on devices with trad...

Craig Ward, 16 Aug 2020 09:18

Intel announces a new tie-in with the Avengers game. (Source: Twitter)

Intel unveils Marvel's Avengers "Collector's Edition" packaging for certain 10th-gen processors

Intel has taken to its official Twitter account to announce a collaboration with the muralist Tristan Eaton resulting in new "Collector's Editions" of some of the 10th-generation Core desktop CPUs. However, that is all that differ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Aug 2020 19:33

Micron recently confirmed the existence of the flagship RTX 3090 model equipped with GDDR6X memory. (Image Source: ginjfo.com)

Leaker shows alleged Nvidia RTX 3090 PCB, later rectifies it is just for an RTX 3080 card, while Micron confirms existence of flagship RTX 3090 with GDDR6X memory

Even though the leaker now claims the manufacturer told him the PCB is for an RTX 3080 card, we can definitely spot a few elements that seem a bit overkill for an xx80 model: 11 memory modules for at least 22 GB of VRAM, triple 8-...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Aug 2020 16:28

AMD could be offering hybrid CPUs as well in the near future. (Image Source: Guru3D)

AMD could join ARM and Intel with its own big.LITTLE-esque hybrid CPU design

A patent describing AMD's approaches to a hybrid ISA solution for low power computing has come to light recently. AMD could be taking a cue from ARM's big.LITTLE approach and Intel's hybrid ISA implementation in Lakefield and the ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Aug 2020 15:51

Intel is trying to cover all its bases and emerge as a decent competitor to Nvidia and AMD. (Image source: Intel)

Intel unveils Xe-HPG mid-range and enthusiast gaming GPUs with hardware ray tracing launching in 2021, Nvidia and AMD in trouble?

With the addition of the Xe-HPG models, Intel is looking to cover the gaps left in the mid-range and enthusiast gaming sectors. The upcoming gaming GPUs will integrate hardware-level ray tracing and will be produced by external fo...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Aug 2020 15:00

The Kunpeng 920 can be scaled up to 64 cores. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei readies a 24-core desktop PC for release; ARM-based processor can reportedly outperform the Intel Core i9-9900K in multi-core tasks

A new report claims that Huawei's in-house processor can compete with the Intel Core i9-9900K. Called the Kunpeng 920 3211K, the processor will be available in China in a pre-built desktop PC.

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 19:09

The Cyberboard is eye-catching, but you must supply your own keycaps and switches. (Image source: Angry Miao)

Cyberboard: A Cybertruck and Cyberpunk-inspired mechanical keyboard that costs an astonishing US$410

The Cyberboard takes its inspiration from the Tesla Cybertruck and Cyberpunk. The mechanical keyboard features a striking design with configurable LEDs and has already raised over US$100,000 in crowdfunding. However, the Cyberboar...

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 13:35

Will the GeForce Special Event mark the unveiling of the RTX 3000 series? (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA is hosting a GeForce Special Event on September 1 and AIB cards will supposedly be available at launch

NVIDIA has confirmed that it will be hosting a GeForce Special Event, but not on August 31. Instead, the event will occur on September 1 and will "highlight the company's latest innovations in gaming and graphics". According to a ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 20:21

Intel may phase type A ports out with the advent of USB4-enabled PCs

A prominent tipster has posted what may be listings for Intel's USB 4 controllers. Should this be the case, it seems they will not be compatible with the traditional type A port. The material only mentions the USB 3.2 specificatio...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2020 19:05

THX Spatial Audio has some new features. (Source: THX)

THX announces new Game Profiles for its Windows 10 Spatial Audio app

The THX Spatial Audio app is software developed in conjunction with Razer that may improve the immersion offered by headsets of nearly any type. Its latest update is to add Spatial Audio Game Profiles, which may improve environmen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2020 18:19

A render of how the RTX 3080 could look based on leaked designs. (Image source: u/dertpert88)

NVIDIA shares the start of the "Ultimate Countdown", which ends on August 31

NVIDIA has shared a teaser for an upcoming release on its social media platforms. The teaser shows a cosmic explosion and is the beginning of the #ULTIMATECOUNTDOWN, which ends on August 31. The timing on the countdown coincides w...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2020 18:58

All future Huawei devices will run HarmonyOS

Huawei plans on running HarmonyOS on all of its devices soon

Huawei is planning to run its in-house HarmonyOS all of its future devices. A company executive confirmed that a smartwatch running the software is due to be released later this year. HarmonyOS will eventually make its way to Huaw...

Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Aug 2020 16:41

The release of the RTX 3000 series is apparently set for September 9. (Image source: u/dertpert88)

A rumoured launch date puts the arrival of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and other Ampere architecture cards at less than a month away

Rumour has it that NVIDIA is less than a month away from announcing the RTX 3000 series. The next-generation GPUs, which are based on the company's Ampere architecture, are now supposedly slated for release on September 9. The ann...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2020 12:28

Chiplet-based RDNA 3 GPUs could usher in unprecedented gains to performance (Image source: AMD)

AMD’s upcoming RDNA 3 graphics cards might be chiplet based like Zen, implying unprecedented performance gains

Tipster @KOMACHI_ENSAKA claimed that internal AMD references to GCD and MCD likely refer to the “Graphics Complex Die” and “Memory Complex Die” of the purported Navi 31. These terms strongly indicate that Navi 31 (an upcoming RDNA...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 09 Aug 2020 08:32

SSD soldered: Apple kills off the 27 inch iMac's storage upgradability

Of all the computer manufacturers, Apple is probably the most restrictive when it comes to user upgradability. MacBooks lost their upgradable storage years ago. Now, even the all-in-one desktop Apple iMac will be no longer upgrada...

Benjamin Herzig, 08 Aug 2020 17:17

The report claims that NVIDIA GeForce Ampere parts will have a staggered September-October launch (Image source: HKEPC)

NVIDIA GeForce Ampere launch timeframe, specs, and product positioning leak: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, RTX 3080, and RTX 3070 to arrive in September, others to come later

Sources close to WCCFTech confirmed the product positioning of the whole stack of upcoming NVIDIA GeForce Ampere 3000 series cards, alongside their board numbers and tentative launch timeframes. The report adds further credence to...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 08 Aug 2020 16:33

An artistic impression of a QuTSCloud use-case. (Source: QNAP)

QNAP announces the discontinuation of vQTS

QNAP has announced that it will no longer officially support vQTS-built virtual machines (VMs) on its servers. This means that, while users can still operate the VMs they have previously constructed on this platform, they will no ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2020 01:14

AMD may be close to hitting the 5 GHz mark with Zen 3 Vermeer. (Image Source: AMD3D)

Update: Now up to 4.9 GHz | AMD Ryzen 9 4950X / 5950X 16C/32T Zen 3 Vermeer's boost clock may touch the 5 GHz mark; AMD could skip 4000 series naming for desktop

Igor's Lab has revealed a new OPN ID indicating a 3.5 GHz base clock and 4.8 GHz boost clock for a 16-core 32-thread Zen 3 Vermeer engineering sample. This is a 100 MHz higher boost than the current Ryzen 9 3950X, and AMD may be a...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Aug 2020 16:26

The future of ARM's ownership is in doubt. (Source: ARM)

A TSMC/Foxconn consortium may be just one alternative to NVIDIA's ARM acquisition

NVIDIA is reportedly in advanced talks with SoftBank to buy ARM for about US$32 billion. However, this is not set in stone, as the seller may have other options. One, according to Nikkei Asian Review, is other firms in this busine...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2020 14:23

A Nearby Share demo on Pixel phones. (Source: XDA)

Update: Now live | Google's Nearby Share for Android may also be compatible with ChromeOS, Linux, Windows and macOS

Nearby Share is Google's long-awaited answer to AirDrop, and may formally debut as part of Android 11. However, XDA contributors have found evidence that it may work with other operating systems, so long as they run Chrome. This i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Aug 2020 12:25

The new HDMI 2.1 monitors come in 43-inch, 32-inch and 27-inch sizes. (Image Source: Asus)

ASUS announces the world's first HDMI 2.1 4K gaming monitors

The new 4K Asus ROG gaming monitors come in 43-inch, 32-inch and 27-inch sizes, plus they offer full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 connections, unlike some TV brands that limit speeds to 40 Gbps. VRR up to 120 Hz and ALLM are also included, to...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Aug 2020 15:42