Topics

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is due to be released soon

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti spotted on GPU-Z with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM; mid-November launch imminent

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's specs are all but confirmed, thanks to a new GPU-Z listing. It will feature a GA104-200 GPU, 4,864 CUDA cores, and 8GB of VRAM with a memory bandwidth of 448GB/s. NVIDIA is expected to launch the c...

Anil Satyanarayana, Tue, 27 Oct 2020 02:48:00 +0100

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 with the Nvidia GPU is better for gaming

With the Yoga Slim 7 14, Lenovo offers users the choice between AMD and Intel processors. We have tested both versions.
Intel Core i7-1065G7 | NVIDIA GeForce MX350 | 14" | 1.4 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Mon, 26 Oct 2020 06:12:00 +0100

The ASUS ROG STRIX Radeon RX 6800 XT could offer a major upgrade over the current AMD flagship, the RX 5700 XT (Image source: ASUS)

Big Navi ASUS ROG STRIX Radeon RX 6800XT allegedly boosts to a remarkable 2.5 GHz in 3DMark 11

Tipster @patrickschur_ reports that an AIB Radeon RX 6800 XT part boosts to 2.5 GHz and beyond when running 3DMark 11. The sample was listed as an engineering sample, indicating that retail clocks could go even higher.

Arjun Krishna Lal, Sun, 25 Oct 2020 21:19:00 +0100

Upcoming Ampere-powered laptops could replace the current crop of Turing Max-Q devices (Image source: NVIDIA)

Multiple NVIDIA GeForce Ampere Max-Q and Max-P laptop parts allegedly in the works, including the GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q and GeForce RTX 3070 Max-Q

According to a recent leak, NVIDIA is prepping multiple mobility-focused Ampere graphics cards. These include, among others, the GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q, GeForce RTX 3070 Max-Q, and GeForce 3060 Max-Q. Questions remain, though, abo...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Sun, 25 Oct 2020 21:01:00 +0100

The RTX A6000 has been found wanting in SPECviewperf 2020. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Leaked NVIDIA RTX A6000 benchmark result points to uninspiring performance with only an 11% uplift over the RTX 6000

The first benchmark result for the RTX A6000 is in, and it does not look good for NVIDIA's enterprise card. Based on a full-fat GA102 GPU with 10,752 CUDA cores supported by 48 GB of VRAM, the RTX A6000 only managed 11% higher sco...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 23 Oct 2020 19:41:00 +0200

The Genesis Krypton 550 weighs in at just 70 grams (Image source: Genesis)

Genesis announces ultra-light 70-gram Krypton 550 gaming mouse for US$37

Gaming peripheral maker Genesis recently announced the Krypton 550 ultra-light gaming mouse. The Krypton 550 features RGB lighting, Huon switches, and an 8000 DPI sensor in a diminutive 70-gram package. The mouse is expected to hi...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:31:00 +0200

Big test results for Big Navi. (Image Source: AMD)

Big if true: pictured Radeon RX 6800 XT engineering sample is beating the RTX 3080 in almost all leaked 3DMark results

Four independent sources reveal that that the RX 6800 XT cards perform up to 19% better in the Firestrike tests, and up to 3% faster in the Time Spy tests, but still trail behind the RTX 3080 in the Port Royal tests that focus on ...

Bogdan Solca, Fri, 23 Oct 2020 17:49:00 +0200

Lenovo's Legion Slim 7 can now be equipped with up to a Ryzen 4900H APU. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo releases the AMD Ryzen 4000H versions of the Legion Slim 7 gaming laptops

Lenovo is now introducing Ryzen 4000H APU options for the world's lightest gaming laptops featuring RTX 2000 GPUs. The new Legion Slim 7 models can be equipped with up to a Ryzen 4900H APU coupled with up to 32 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM...

Bogdan Solca, Fri, 23 Oct 2020 17:11:00 +0200

NVIDIA is apparently prepping a new GA102-based card, possibly to combat AMD. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA is on the warpath with another cutdown GA102 card, featuring 7,424 CUDA cores and GDDR6X VRAM, to add to its RTX 30 arsenal

NVIDIA may be planning another raid on the upper-midrange desktop graphics card market, according to a new leak. Apparently, the green team has a third GA102-based card in development, which would sit between the RTX 3070 and RTX ...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 23 Oct 2020 17:10:00 +0200

The Kingdel NC610 features up to a Core i7 Coffee Lake-S processor and a GeForce GTX 1650. (Image source: Kingdel)

Kingdel NC610: A powerful mini-PC that packs an LGA 1151 socket and a desktop NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU

The Kingdel NC610 may be small, but it packs a punch. With an LGA 1151 socket and up to a pre-configured Core i7-9700F, the NC610 also features a replaceable GeForce GTX 1650 GPU and a host of connectivity. The Kingdel NC610 is al...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:19:00 +0200

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, Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:00:00 +0200

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, Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:09:00 +0200

Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05 Review: The battery just doesn't want to die

Processor and graphics core of the Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05 are able to run at constant full power

Despite the hardware from the gaming entry-level, you don't have to worry about the performance. The Legion 5 brings all the current computer games smoothly to ...
Intel Core i5-10300H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 17.3" | 2.9 kg

Sascha Mölck, Wed, 21 Oct 2020 18:28:00 +0200

New Acer ConceptD 7 Pro & ConceptD 7 workstations with GeForce RTX 2080 Super

Acer is releasing an updated mobile workstation: The ConceptD 7 Pro combines the Quadro RTX 5000 with Intel Comet Lake H. As a variant, the ConceptD 7 contains the GeForce RTX 2080 Super instead of the ISV-certified Quadro.

Benjamin Herzig, Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:45:00 +0200

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, Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:29:00 +0200

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, Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:48:00 +0200

Both the PS5 and Xbox Series X have been subject to hoaxes. (Image source: Sony/Microsoft - edited)

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X get trolled in regard to God of War: Ragnarok release date and Gears 5 RTX 3090 comparison

Both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X fans have been trolled online lately in regard to a couple of major games. An alleged release date for God of War: Ragnarok on the PS5 soon got debunked, but it took a bit longer for the suppos...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:45:00 +0200

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, Sun, 18 Oct 2020 11:59:00 +0200

MSI Creator 15: Good system performance meets bright UHD panel

MSI has enhanced this series' strengths with the Creator 15. The Comet Lake update offers a decent performance increase while the UHD panel scores points with i...
Intel Core i7-10875H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q | 15.6" | 1.9 kg

Mike Wobker, Sat, 17 Oct 2020 15:00:00 +0200

Schenker XMG Ultra 17: Expensive and loud but super fast

Schenker XMG Ultra 17: Superlative desktop replacement

If you want to get the maximum performance out of a laptop, the XMG Ultra 17 is the right choice. The massive 17-incher can be equipped with a Core i9-10900K, a...
Intel Core i9-10900K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | 17.3" | 4.7 kg

Florian Glaser, Sat, 17 Oct 2020 01:56:00 +0200

The 15-inch Ultrabook Samsung Galaxy Book Ion is great - but it still has some issues.

We recently reviewed the 15-inch version of the ultra light-weight Galaxy Book Ion and were very pleased with it - all except for one major issue. Despite its g...
Intel Core i7-10510U | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | 15.6" | 1.3 kg

Christian Hintze, Fri, 16 Oct 2020 16:32:00 +0200

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, Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:46:00 +0200

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, Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:11:00 +0200

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 with Core i5, GeForce MX350 graphics, Thunderbolt 3, and 8 GB of RAM now on sale for $630 USD (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 with Core i5, GeForce MX350 graphics, Thunderbolt 3, and 8 GB of RAM now on sale for $630 USD

It's gonna be tough finding another 14-inch laptop with both GeForce MX350 graphics and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity in this price range. One of Lenovo's best 14-inch Ultrabooks is now the cheapest it's ever been complete with a glo...

Allen Ngo, Thu, 15 Oct 2020 18:38:00 +0200

Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54 Review: GPU overclocking with a push of a button

The Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54 supports RAID 0

The Predator Helios 300 can run all current games smoothly. It comes with a 17.3-inch screen (144 Hz, FHD, IPS). Users can install up to three storage devices i...
Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 17.3" | 2.8 kg

Sascha Mölck, Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:29:00 +0200

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, Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:59:00 +0200

Asus ROG Strix G17 G712LWS in review: Powerful gaming machine with integrated light show

The Asus ROG Strix G17 G712LWS offers space for up to three M.2 2280 SSDs

The ROG Strix G17 doesn't lower its guard and displays all modern games smoothly on the matte screen (IPS, Full HD, 144 Hz). The individually configurable LED b...
Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile | 17.3" | 2.8 kg

Sascha Mölck, Thu, 15 Oct 2020 02:49:00 +0200

MSI GF75 Thin 10SDR: decent overall package

MSI GF75 Thin 10SDR: Price-Performance Tip

Powerful gaming laptops can get very expensive very fast. If you want limit yourself to less than $1,500 you may want to take a closer look at MSI's GF75 Thin 1...
Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 17.3" | 2.2 kg

Florian Glaser, Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:13:00 +0200

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, Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:25:00 +0200

Simple but with good maintenance options: The Aorus 5 KB from Gigabyte

Aorus 5 KB: A lot of space for storage devices

Not only does the Aorus 5 KB gaming laptop from Gigabyte offer a removable battery thanks to its Clevo barebone but also very good maintenance options. Gamers w...
Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 15.6" | 2.1 kg

Mike Wobker, Mon, 12 Oct 2020 05:25:00 +0200

Aorus 7 KB in review: Well-rounded gaming laptop with upgrade options

The Aorus 7 KB offers space for up to three storage drives

With the Aorus 7 KB, Gigabyte delivers a 17.3-inch gaming laptop that brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte screen (Full HD, IPS, 144 Hz). Th...
Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 17.3" | 2.5 kg

Sascha Mölck, Sat, 10 Oct 2020 05:10:00 +0200

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, Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:24:00 +0200

MSI GT76 Titan is one of the fastest — and loudest — laptops we've tested

It takes two large 60 mm fans and eleven copper heat pipes to cool both a 125 W CPU and 200 W GPU in a laptop chassis. However, the resulting fan noise will be ...
Intel Core i9-10900K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | 17.3" | 4.2 kg

Allen Ngo, Fri, 09 Oct 2020 04:13:00 +0200

The Jetson Nano Developer Kit now comes in a cheaper 2 GB model. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA Jetson Nano: Raspberry Pi alternative gets cheaper US$54 variant with 2 GB of RAM

NVIDIA has released a cheaper version of the Jetson Nano Developer Kit, its developer board with a 128-core GPU. The new model has 2 GB of RAM and retails for just US$54. There are a few compromises from the US$99 Developer Kit, t...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 09 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0200

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, Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:27:00 +0200

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, Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:22:00 +0200

The Alienware 38 Gaming Monitor, a 144 Hz ultrawide display, sells for $1899.99. (All images via Alienware)

Alienware announces pricing and availability for its new gaming monitors

Alienware confirmed pricing and availability for its three new monitors: the 25 Gaming Monitor, 27 Gaming Monitor, and 38 Gaming Monitor. The high-refresh-rate displays start at US$899.99 and go up to $1899.99.

Sam Medley, Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:00:00 +0200

An MSI subsidiary tried to sell the GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING TRIO X at an exorbitant price. Image via MSI

MSI subsidiary caught scalping RTX 3080 and 3090 GPUs on eBay

Starlit Partner, a sales subsidiary of MSI, was caught scalping MSI's variant of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 for extremely high prices. MSI has claimed that an error is the root of the issue.

Sam Medley, Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:15:00 +0200

We tried out the $999 Walmart Gateway gaming laptop with GeForce RTX 2060 graphics and have mixed feelings about it

Is a $999 Walmart Gateway gaming laptop any good? We try one out ourselves to see

With just 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and 256 GB of storage, there are reasons why you might want to think more carefully before plopping down a grand for this relatively ...
Intel Core i5-10300H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 15.6" | 2 kg

Allen Ngo, Wed, 07 Oct 2020 07:21:00 +0200

NVIDIA expects Ampere RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 card shortages to last till end of 2020 or early 2021. (Image Source: NVIDIA)

"Ampere shortage is not a real problem, it is a phenomenon to observe": NVIDIA CEO expects RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 shortages to last at least till early 2021

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang feels that Ampere card shortages may last till end of 2020 or even till early 2021. Huang anticipates that the combination of holidays and the "Ampere factor" will result in a busy Q4. However, he does not ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:58:00 +0200

Geforce