MSI first to offer 105W TDP mode for 65W Ryzen 9000 SKUs The updated firmware adds an option to increase TDP over AMD specs.  This feature is not officially provided by AMD but is available through the BIOS settings on MSI 600-series motherboards with the latest AGESA 1.2.0.1 firmware. The "TDP to 105W" mode has been added to the new BIOS and has been tested by kuroberu, who shared a screenshot of this new

Intel Arc 140V, the first taste of Xe2 graphics architecture Debuting next week. Intel is about to announce and launch its new mobile CPU series, Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake." These low-power mobile chips are designed for lightweight laptops, Mini-PCs, and gaming consoles. This architecture introduces a new NPU (Neural Processing Unit) that is three times faster than its predecessor, Meteor Lake, along with new CPU cores, Lion Cove and Skymont. For VideoCardz readers

Intel Arrow Lake Halo, potential response to Strix Halo Could Intel still release its Halo processor, even though there haven't been any leaks in over two years? A recent mention of the Arrow Lake Halo processor prompted us to check whether something had changed or if there were any traces of the processor in shipping manifests. To our surprise, the NBD website, which aggregates such manifests, recently listed this processor as being in transit and these entries are from July this year. The manifests clearly mention the "Arrow Lake

Branch Prediction Optimizations were backported to Windows 11 23H2, 24H2 update not necessary AMD confirms that the optimizations are also available for older version of the operating system.  As reviews have shown, the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update, which features Branch Prediction Optimizations for Zen CPUs, can boost gaming performance by 10%. This update is now available for Windows Preview Insiders as an optional download, as the 24H2 is not yet a stable release.  AMD has

MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE detailed The company is to launch a new motherboard for enthusiasts - it won't be cheap.  MSI has released a blueprint for its upcoming flagship MEG X870E motherboard, designed for the new Ryzen 9000 series. This blueprint was shared by Wccftech, which goes through all the details and explains the differences between the existing X670E design and the changes made for the successor. The MEG GODLIKE is MSI's flagship board series.

More AMD RDNA4 details emerge Leakers share their knowledge about the upcoming Radeon GPUs. AMD's next-gen discrete GPU architecture is not aiming to compete in the enthusiast segment. However, given the rumors, gamers should still look forward to this important update to AMD's portfolio due to the expected improvements in power efficiency and ray tracing hardware acceleration. According to Kepler_L2, RDNA4 GPUs are said to feature three memory configurations, including 256-bit and 192-bit memory

Introducing SPARKLE Streamer 4K60 PCIe Capture Card SPARKLE is launching a brand-new Streamer 4K60 PCIe Capture Card, which comes with 4K@60 / 2K@120 / FHD@240 capture and pass-thru. Dual-HDMI input design and designate software “Streamer Assistant” support PIP function (Picture-in-picture). Compatible with all the mainstream software, including OBS, XSplit…etc. SPARKLE Streamer 4K60 PCIe Capture Card is

AMD begins next-gen Threadripper testing Shipping manifest reveals the config of a new HEDT CPU.  Spotted at NBD (a shipping manifest aggregation and query system) is AMD's yet-to-be-announced Threadripper platform. According to the leaks, this new platform is codenamed Shimada Peak and is likely to be marketed as Threadripper 9000. The first SKU spotted in a manifest is a 96-core part, which might be the full configuration for the next-gen Threadripper. As a reminder

Xeon W3500 offers up to 60 cores Intel is announcing its new HEDT/Xeon Workstation series featuring a lot more cores than its mainstream platform. Intel has updated its HEDT and Xeon Workstation segment with the Xeon W-2500 and W-3500 series, codenamed "Sapphire Rapids Refresh." These new processors bring increased core counts, higher clock speeds, and adjusted power ratings, while maintaining the same architecture and memory specifications (DDR5-4800 by