NZXT is trying to revolutionise the PC industry by launching NZXT Flex, a subscription-based gaming PC rental service to make high-performance gaming accessible to a broader audience. This service allows gamers to lease high-end gaming PCs for a monthly fee, with guaranteed upgrades every two years so you'll always have …

Xbox has offered gamers some more time to clear their backlogs heading into the final months of 2024 by delaying the release of Avowed until early 2025. The highly anticipated action RPG from Obsidian Entertainment is now slated for release on February 18th, 2025.

Azza's latest offering, the Neptune, uses a classic, understated design that stands in stark contrast to the brand's trend of flamboyant aesthetics. Despite its unassuming appearance, this mid-tower chassis combines a hint of wood with tempered glass, resulting in an enclosure that caters to a wide array of build requirements, …

SilverStone has introduced the Fara 514X and Fara 314X PC cases, designed to offer ample interior space and optimal airflow. The FARA 314X is a micro-ATX tower, while the FARA 514X is an ATX mid-tower. Both cases feature mesh front intakes, 140 mm intake fans (along with an included 120-mm …

The Sharkoon Skiller SGK50 S2 is unique thanks to its slightly smaller 96% layout and hot-swappable mechanical switches. For those who really like to get the most out of their keyboard, the SGK50 S2 also supports VIA and QMK, allowing for key remapping and custom macros. Equipped with a polycarbonate …

The Lemokey X0 is a one-handed QMK mechanical gaming keypad with 35 keys and a 1000Hz polling rate. What sets this keypad apart is the convenience of the Launcher online app, which allows users to customise each key to improve their gaming experience. Furthermore, its inclusion of a silicone palm …

It looks like the upcoming Rryzen AI 300 series is getting an extra SKU. AMD's new flagship mobile APU might not be the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 as originally thought, as the company has confirmed the existence of the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. This aligns with recent reports …

The first benchmark results for an Intel Core Ultra 9 QS (Qualification Sample) have been shared. With the chip running at 250W, the upcoming Core Ultra 9 processor outperformed the Core i9-14900K in the Cinbench R23 nT test by 17.5%. However, adding other benchmark results to the equation reduces the …

Adata has recently unveiled the Legend 970 Pro PCIe Gen5 SSD. This drive, equipped with a double-layered aluminium heatsink and a built-in micro-fan for enhanced cooling, sets itself apart from other offerings on the market with read speeds of up to 14GB/s and write speeds of up to 11GB/s. The …

Following the announcement that Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs are being delayed by a couple of weeks, AMD has decided to refresh enthusiasts on the upcoming processors and the tech under the hood with new details on specs.  AMD's “Granite Ridge” is the codename for the Ryzen 9000 series, which will …

Intel has recently introduced the AI Playground, a new generative AI tool designed for Arc GPU and Core Ultra users. This free, open-source Windows software allows users to create images and text based on various LLMs, which can then be manually tuned to refine the results. The tool is user-friendly …

It has been years since we last saw a TITAN class GPU from Nvidia. However, it looks like it will be making a return with the upcoming Blackwell architecture, which is expected to power the next-generation RTX 50 graphics cards. 

AMD has released the first public version of FLM (Frame Latency Meter), a measurement tool rivalling Nvidia's LDAT. However, unlike LDAT, FLM can be used by all modern GPUs, including those from Nvidia and Intel. The FLM latency measuring tool offers various features and a user-friendly interface, making it suitable …

ASRock has unveiled the latest additions to its gaming monitor line-up. The new models, PG27FFT1A and PG27FFT1B, offer identical technical specifications, with both packing the same 27-inch FHD Fast IPS panel. The main difference lies in the stand, one being fixed and the other offering tilt and swivel adjustments.  Under …

It seems we'll have to wait a little longer for the RTX 50 series. Initially expected to debut later this year with the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090, a new report claims that Nvidia might push the launch to early 2025. According to Kopite7kimi, it is unlikely that Nvidia will …

A leak has surfaced regarding Intel's future plans for the LGA-1700 socket, shedding light on the new Bartlett Lake series of desktop CPUs. This product is set to feature the Alder Lake/Raptor Lake hybrid die with P-Cores and E-Cores, along with a new die featuring P-Cores exclusively. However, it seems …

AMD 800-series motherboards are still a few months away, with the first wave expected in September. However, details have already started to be shared, including some of the features they'll offer. Asus boards, for example, will offer two apparently exclusive features that adjust CPU performance.  A user of the HardwareLuxx …

It's no secret that instability issues have plagued Intel's 14th and 13th Gen Core desktop processors, and now it seems that the problem has extended to laptops. However, according to Intel, the two issues are separate. Reports of instability in Intel's 14th and 13th Gen Core desktop CPUs have been …

Electronic Arts recently shared the first EA Sports FC 25 trailer, marking the game's official announcement. Alongside it, EA also shared the PC requirements for the game, which are pretty much the same as those for the previous entry in the franchise. EA Sports FC 25 is introducing a new …

Gigabyte has introduced the C500 Panoramic Stealth mid-tower gaming case. With a 270-degree panoramic tempered glass design on its front and side panels, this case allows users to showcase their internal rig and RGB lighting. Available in black and white, Gigabyte's latest case emphasizes aesthetics and caters to user preferences …

G.Skill has recently unveiled its new Trident Z5 Royal Neo memory kit, redefining DDR5 memory standards for AMD platforms. This top-of-the-line kit features two 16GB modules, boasting a total capacity of 32GB and impressive CL38-48-48-128 timings. Operating at DDR5-8000 speeds, this kit is configured in the BIOS to leverage the …

Keychron's gaming subsidiary, Lemokey, has unveiled the G1 wireless optical mouse aimed at gamers and creative professionals. Featuring an 8K Hz polling rate and a mere 0.125ms latency, the G1 promises to deliver an exceptional user experience. The Lemokey G1 uses a lightweight 55g frame. This frame is complemented by …

The first Cinebench R23 results for AMD's upcoming Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 have been shared online. In the single-core testing, the processor scored barely north of 2K points. As for the multi-core test, the Ryzen chip scored over 23K points. Based on Cinbench 2024 results, AMD claims that the …

MSI recently announced a new collaboration with Kepler Interactive to commemorate the launch of Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, which is now available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. MSI will offer digital copies of the new title when users buy select Z790 motherboards. In Flintlock: The Siege of …

The latest addition to the Philips Evnia lineup is the 32M2N6800M MiniLED gaming monitor. With a 31.5-inch IPS screen with a 4K resolution, this monitor's standout feature is its cutting-edge MiniLED backlight technology with 1152 dimming zones, which delivers exceptional brightness and extended coverage of the colour spectrum. The Philips …

Phanteks has introduced the AMP GH series of power supplies, designed to meet ATX 3.1 and PCIe Gen 5.1 standards. Featuring the latest 12V-2×6 power connectors, these power supplies are fully compatible with current and next-generation graphics cards. The AMP GH range is available in three wattage variations. Choose from …

AMD recently provided a comprehensive overview of the Zen 5 architecture and CCD sizes during the Zen 5 Tech Day event. The company unveiled that the CCD, known as Eldora, houses up to 8 Zen 5 cores and measures 70.6mm², nearly identical to the Zen 4 CCD (71mm²). Despite the …

Intel is rumoured to be working on an extensive line-up of 18 SKUs for the Core Ultra 200 series. Intel is expected to make use of two dies, B0 for high-end chips and C0 for the mid-range. Although we were expecting three Core Ultra 9 versions, only two (285K and 275) …

During AMD's recent Zen 5 Tech Day, the company unveiled its ambitious plans for the future, including the Zen 6 and Zen 6c architectures. While the launch date and production nodes for these new architectures remain unspecified, this marks the official acknowledgement of Zen 6 as the successor to Zen5. …

Although Arrow Lake-S is just a few months away from release, it's not the only new desktop architecture Intel is launching in the next year or so. Contrary to earlier expectations, it looks like Intel wants to extend LGA1700 support for a few more years with Bartlett-S SKUs. Initially targeted …