Review: ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 Noctua OC Edition

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/20/2023 04:00 PM | 14 comment(s) ]

ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 Noctua OC Variant Review: High Performance and Low Noise Guaranteed. But the Noctua OC variant comes at a hefty price.

Read the review here.

Download: NVIDIA Releases 531.29 WHQL GeForce Game Ready Drivers with Fixes and Optimizations

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/14/2023 03:53 PM | 134 comment(s) ]

NVIDIA has announced the release of its latest version of GeForce Game Ready drivers, aimed at delivering the best possible gaming experience for users. While the specific game optimizations have not been made clear in the current changelog.

Download: AMD Adrenalin 23.3.1 WHQL Drivers; Fixes, Support for Halo Infinite Ray Tracing

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/07/2023 07:11 PM | 169 comment(s) ]

AMD has launched its latest Adrenalin drivers, version 23.3.1 WHQL, which provide significant improvements for Radeon graphics cards. This latest release supports RX 400 cards and above, and includes fixes for intermittent driver timeout, system freezes, and BSOD issues affecting the Radeon RX 7000 series.

ZALMAN Launches Three Gaming Headsets promising Impressive Sound Quality

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/17/2023 10:00 AM | 0 comment(s) ]

ZALMAN has launched three new gaming headsets, including their high-end model, the "ZM-HPS700-W," which features an elf ear motif. This model supports 2.4GHz wireless and 3.5mm wired connections and has three professionally tuned sound modes, making it perfect for gaming, music, and live performances. The virtual 7.1ch surround and RGB LED lighting functions add to its features.

Netgear Releases Wi-Fi 6E Compatible Tri-Band USB Wireless LAN Slave, Nighthawk A8000 adapter

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/17/2023 09:52 AM | 0 comment(s) ]

Netgear unveiled its latest innovation, the Nighthawk A8000 - the first Wi-Fi 6E compatible tri-band USB wireless LAN slave device. This advanced device features three bands including the 2.4 GHz (574 Mbps), 5 GHz (1,201 Mbps), and 6 GHz (1,201 Mbps) bands.

Colorful Releases CVN B760I FROZEN WIFI V20 White Mini-ITX motherboard adopting B760 chipset

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/17/2023 09:48 AM | 0 comment(s) ]

Colorful revealed its latest white Mini-ITX motherboard, the "CVN B760I FROZEN WIFI V20," utilizing the Intel B760 chipset. The power supply circuit comprises a 7+1 phase digital power supply circuit that incorporates Dr.MOS and FCC Ferritic Inductor to achieve high efficiency. Additionally, a large heat sink has been included to ensure stable operation of high-end CPUs by cooling the Dr.MOS and choke coils.

NVIDIA DLSS 3: DLSS Frame Generation Publicly Available At GDC / Forza 5

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/16/2023 08:04 PM | 11 comment(s) ]

NVIDIA's DLSS Frame Generation Plugins to be Publicly Available for Developers at GDC; Latest Enhancements Include DLSS 3 Coming Soon to Unreal Engine 5.2

Leaked Photographs of Alleged GeForce RTX 4060 (Ti) Founders Edition Card Designed to Fit Two PCIe Slots

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/16/2023 08:00 PM | 42 comment(s) ]

@KittyYYuko now also has shared alleged photographs of the upcoming RTX 4060 (Ti) design shortly after leaking the RTX 4070 Ti FE design.

Alleged Photographs of Unreleased RTX 4070 Ti FE GPU Surface on Twitter

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/16/2023 07:55 PM | 1 comment(s) ]

Twitter user @KittyYukko shared images of what appears to be an unreleased Founders Edition graphics processing unit (GPU) from NVIDIA. The pictures showcase a reference PCB on custom RTX 4070 Ti GPUs, which is believed to have been known as the RTX 4080 12GB in the past.

Windows 11 Update KB5023706 Causes Significant Reduction in SSD Read Speeds for Users

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/16/2023 07:51 PM | 17 comment(s) ]

Many users have reported decreased read speeds of their SSDs after updating to Windows 11 version 22H2 - KB5023706. Many SSD manufacturer products are experiencing the problem. However, the issue can be resolved by uninstalling the update.

ASUS ROG STRIX X670-E motherboard to support 192GB memory

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/16/2023 12:42 PM | 0 comment(s) ]

A screenshot posted by Raja shows the ASUS ROG STRIX X670-E motherboard running 192 GB of DDR5 memory, which includes four 48 GB Corsair modules running at 2600 MHz (5200 MT/s).

Xeon w9-3495X in Extreme OC Consumes 1900W at 5.5GHz

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/16/2023 12:39 PM | 17 comment(s) ]

Elmor and ASUS Overclock the Xeon w9-3495X: Setting a New Record in Cinebench R23. The Xeon w9-3495X, equipped with 56 cores however require extreme cooling methods due to the hardware being operated well beyond its efficient operating window.

Alphacool Launches ES Orbiter 360 TS: An External Cooling System for Industrial Applications

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/16/2023 10:57 AM | 3 comment(s) ]

Still, a nice cooling solution. Equipped with two NexXxoS Full Copper radiators of the HPE variant, the ES Orbiter features an increased number of water channels and copper fins that allow for more coolant to flow through the radiator, resulting in significantly improved cooling performance.

Creative PC Audio with the New Creative Stage SE Sound Bar

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/16/2023 10:04 AM | 0 comment(s) ]

Creative announced the launch of their latest sound bar, the Creative Stage SE (model number: SP-STGESE-BK), designed specifically for PCs to provide powerful sound with deep bass.

European Pricing for AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D: Early Listings and Estimated Cost

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/16/2023 09:58 AM | 49 comment(s) ]

Gamers and tech enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the release of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D will be pleased to know that its launch date of April 6th is just around the corner. While the US launch price has been confirmed at $449, European pricing has not yet been officially announced by AMD, however it's spotted at 530 euro.

ASUS Unleashes Overclocking Capability with W790 Workstation Motherboards Supporting ECC R-DIMM DDR5

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/16/2023 09:54 AM | 1 comment(s) ]

ASUS has recently announced that its W790 workstation motherboards support ECC R-DIMM DDR5 RAM at up to 6800 MHz, which unlocks overclocking capability to unleash even more performance potential.

Samsung to invest $230 billion in new semiconductor facilities in South Korea

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/16/2023 09:47 AM | 4 comment(s) ]

Samsung Electronics recently announced its plans to invest $230 billion in five new fabrication facilities in Yongin, South Korea, as part of the government's initiative to establish a mega semiconductor hub in the region.

NVIDIA Unveils Game Bundle Featuring Redfall: A New Open-World First-Person Shooter

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/15/2023 07:07 PM | 21 comment(s) ]

NVIDIA is going to announce a new game bundle that will include a special edition of the upcoming game Redfall, developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda.

NVIDIA RTX 4090 FE Receives a 7% Price Drop in Europe Since Launch, 4080

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/15/2023 07:03 PM | 19 comment(s) ]

According to Cowcotland, NVIDIA has recently reduced the price of their flagship RTX 4090 Founders Edition (FE) GPU by €40, bringing it down from €1859 to €1819. The card was initially listed for €1949 in the European Union.

Review: MSI Clutch GM51 Wireless Mouse

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/15/2023 03:23 PM | 1 comment(s) ]

If you're searching for a gaming mouse that can cater to your first-person shooter requirements and comes with top-of-the-line specs, ergonomic design, and a lightweight build, then the MSI Clutch GM51 might be the perfect choice for you as this a high-end gaming mouse.