Guru3D Rig of the Month - February 2021

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/26/2021 10:13 AM | 4 comment(s) ]

Bill built a system in the original Lian Li O11 with the EK side distro, overall a good build but not quite what he originally envisioned. He refreshed the hardware a bit and then built this time around in the XL o11 and using the EK front distro he was able to accomplish his original vision.

Read the ROTM February 2021 here.

Review: Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact chassis

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/24/2021 03:00 PM | 18 comment(s) ]

We’re taking a look at the new Fractal Design MESHIFY 2 COMPACT, a mid-tower PC chassis with a mesh front design that supports good airflow. It focuses on flexibility and space-efficiency to maximize component and cooling support in a minimal space with a bold sense of style. The Meshify 2 family was introduced in November 2020.

Read the review here.

Review: Sabrent Rocket 4 PLUS 2TB NVMe SSD (breaching that 7 GB/sec)

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/23/2021 01:43 PM | 18 comment(s) ]

Sabrent recently released the Rocket 4 PLUS M.2 NVMe SSD series. Powered by a mightily fast PS5018-E18 controller this Sabrent offer might become one of the most compelling SSDs we've tested in a while. If you like endurance and PCIe 4.0 performance levels breaching 7 GB/sec, of course.

Read our review here.

Current Stories

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is a yes, 6700 is a no ...

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/26/2021 05:05 PM | 19 comment(s) ]

For now, that is. At least that's the indication for a while now. AMD is not likely to release both a 6700 and 6700 XT. Next week AMD will host its Where Gaming Begins presentation on (March 3).

Sony Preps New Firmware - PlayStation 5 Storage Can Be Upgraded in Summer

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/26/2021 04:57 PM | 22 comment(s) ]

Sony is reportedly preparing new firmware that allows owners of the PlayStation 5 to expand the storage of their console with an extra M.2 SSD. The new update would become available upcoming summer.

ViewSonic WQHD HDR10 compatible 31.5-inch ultra slim LCD VX3276-2K-MHD-72

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/26/2021 09:18 AM | 1 comment(s) ]

ViewSonic has released the 31.5-inch liquid crystal display "VX3276-2K-MHD-72," which features a narrow frame design without a three-sided frame and ultra-slim specifications . It features stylish visuals such as a metallic silver triangle stand.

MSI launches two types of GeForce RTX 3060, GAMING X and VENTUS 2X

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/26/2021 09:18 AM | 6 comment(s) ]

MSI announced its two dual-fan NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 cards including "GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X 12G" and "GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC".

Tesla shuts down Model 3 production line for two weeks due to chip shortage

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/26/2021 09:15 AM | 15 comment(s) ]

In related news to the previous one; no chips means no cards to finish. Tesla has to shut down the Model 3 production line at its Fremont factory in California. A stop is planned for two weeks. The tech industry worldwide suffers from a shortage of microchips, which is now also affecting the electric car manufacturer.

MOSFET prices to increase on worsening component shortages

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/26/2021 09:08 AM | 16 comment(s) ]

That there is a bit of a chip crisis in the industry is not exactly unknown anymore, CPUs, GPUs, Chipsets, NAND Flash, add to that the latest component shortage, MOSFETs.

Advertorial: CDKoffers ：Windows 10 Pro only $15 and more deals here!

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/26/2021 07:41 AM | 0 comment(s) ]

We’re all trying to save as much money as possible right now and that can often mean going without the things that we need. In the case of things like software, you might even need it to get your work done or to play that latest game. The CDKoffers portal sells keys to activate different software and always has great prices, but today there is a special offer thanks to an exclusive coupon for those who read our pages. The promotion we are talking about allows you to activate different products, including a bundle that includes Windows 10 Pro and the Office 2016 Professional Plus package. As mentioned among the products on offer there are not only Windows 10 keys, but also interesting bundles that include both Microsoft operating system and Office. Here are all the discounts you will have access to by entering the GURU25 promotional code:

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM CD-KEY GLOBAL Offer price: 15.16USD | Office2016 Professional Plus CD-KEY GLOBALOffer price: 44.92USD | Office2019 Professional Plus CD Key Global Offer price: 44.02USD | Windows10 PRO OEM + Office2019 Professional Plus CD Keys Pack offer price: 58.69USD | Windows10 PRO OEM + Office2016 Professional Plus CD Keys Pack original price: 76.74USD - offer price: 57.55USD Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM CD KEY GLOBAL Original price: 19.43USD - Offer price: 14.57USD

Dell releases 23.6-inch curved gaming LCD compatible with 165Hz / 1ms

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/26/2021 07:30 AM | 1 comment(s) ]

A 23.6-inch gaming display that uses a full HD VA panel with a curvature of 1500R. It features a three-sided frameless design that minimizes the width of the top, left, and right bezels, so you don't have to worry about seams even when using multiple displays.

ASUS GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB graphics card series

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/26/2021 07:27 AM | 4 comment(s) ]

ASUS today announced new ROG Strix, TUF Gaming and ASUS Dual graphics cards that are equipped with the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB GPU.

ARCTIC Expands Alpine Cooler Series

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/26/2021 07:23 AM | 1 comment(s) ]

ARCTIC's diverse product range is expanding with new fan variants. Compact, solid, affordable - that's ARCTIC's Alpine series.

NVIDIA Re-Confirms Resizable BAR Support on RTX 30 Series

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/26/2021 07:21 AM | 14 comment(s) ]

NVIDIA posted a thing or two on their website. Our initial support for "Resizable BAR" is available now for GeForce RTX 3060 desktop graphics cards and GeForce RTX 30 Series laptops.

Corsair Launches KATAR PRO XT Gaming Mouse and MM700 RGB Extended Mouse Pad

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/25/2021 03:29 PM | 0 comment(s) ]

Corsair launched a new ultra-light gaming mouse, the KATAR PRO XT. At a weight of just 73g and equipped with a drag-reducing paracord cable, the KATAR PRO XT is extremely agile and well-suited for fast-paced FPS and MOBA gameplay.

Review: ASUS GeForce RTX 3060 STRIX Gaming OC

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/25/2021 03:01 PM | 9 comment(s) ]

ASUS, which outs their ROG GeForce RTX 3060 STRIX Gaming OC, with 12GB, 3584 shading processors activated and a boost clock of 1882 MHz the card has been tweaked extensively straight out of the box for you.

Read the review.

Review: EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/25/2021 03:01 PM | 0 comment(s) ]

All your base are belong to EVGA, join us as we review their compact GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming, also with 12GB, 3584 shading processors activated but with a proper factory boost clock of 1882 MHz, a graphics card has been tweaked straight out of the box for you and our tested model, comes in a 20cm two fan design.

Read the review.

Review: MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming X TRIO

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/25/2021 03:01 PM | 46 comment(s) ]

NVIDIA has released another RTX 3000 series SKU onto the market, in this review, we check out the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming X TRIO, and yeah that's a non-Ti model. This Ampere GPU-based graphics card series is based on a very decent 12GB and has 3584 shading processors activated.

Read the review.

Review: PALIT GeForce RTX 3060 DUAL OC

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/25/2021 03:01 PM | 0 comment(s) ]

We travel to the premises of PALIT, which released their DUAL OC GeForce RTX 3060, also with 12GB, 3584 shading processors activated and with a default boost clock of 1837 MHz the OC edition graphics card has been tweaked straight out of the box for you.

Read the review.

Review: ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 AMP WHITE

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/25/2021 03:01 PM | 3 comment(s) ]

We travel to the bases of ZOTAC, which released a compact-sized AMP GeForce RTX 3060, also with 12GB, 3584 shading processors activated and with a default boost clock of 1867 MHz the OC edition graphics card has been tweaked straight out of the box for you and our tested model, comes in a white design.