Nvidia preps a new GDDR6-powered RTX 4070 to counter GDDR6X memory shortages Nvidia are reportedly working on a new GDDR6-powered variant of their RTX 4070 graphics card to counter an apparent shortage of GDDR6X memory. According to MEGAsizeGPU on Twitter/X, this new GPU will feature 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory. All other GPU specifications reportedly remain […]

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Kingston gives its mainstream SSD lineup a major boost with their new NV3 series Kingston’s NV2 has been an incredibly popular choice for budget SSD users, but now Kingston has something better for the budget SSD segment. Meet the Kingston NV3 series, which uses 3D NAND and a new PCIe 4.0 controller to deliver read […]

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Q2 losses and other factors cause Intel’s share price to tank It hasn’t been a good week for Intel. The company’s Q2 earnings report revealed losses of $1.6 billion, and over 15,000 job losses have been announced. Furthermore, news has come to light of a potential class action lawsuit against the company over 13th/14th generation […]

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US Government investigates Nvidia over alleged anti-competitive practices The United States Department of Justice has reportedly started an antitrust investigation into Nvidia. This investigation follows complaints about Nvidia’s alleged tactics in the AI GPU market. It is claimed that Nvidia are using unfair practices to limit competition and force customers to buy multiple Nvidia products. […]

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Amazon’s giving away a lot of great games to Prime Gaming subscribers in August This month, Amazon are offering Prime subscribers a huge selection of PC games through their Prime Gaming service. This month, August 2024, over 20 games are currently available for free to subscribers. If you are a Prime subscriber, these offers are […]

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Is your PC ready for Sins of a Solar Empire 2? Ironclad games has announced that Sins of a Solar Empire 2 is leaving early access and coming to Steam on August 15th. No longer will the game be an Epic Games Store early access exclusive. Soon, the game will be available with all of […]

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Sabrent showcases amazing external SSD performance with their upcoming Rocket XTRM5 portable Thunderbolt 5 SSD Sabrent have given us a sneak peak at their upcoming Rocket XTRM5 portable Thunderbolt 5 SSD. This drive takes advantage of the Thunderbolt 5 interface, which can offer users two times the maximum bandwidth of Thunderbolt 3/4. This has allowed […]

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Intel plans to lay off over 15,000 employees as part of major cost-cutting measures Intel has released their Q2 2024 earnings report, and they do not look good. While Intel has only reported a small revenue decline, the company has reported losses of $1.6 billion. Intel’s IDM 2.0 strategy is expensive to implement, product margins […]

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Intel offers a two year warranty extension for boxed 13th/14th generation processors Intel has announced that they are offering owners of boxed 13th/14th generation desktop CPUs a two year warranty extension. This change will increase the warranty period of these CPUs from three to five years. This announcement comes after months of reporting on instability […]

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Gamers will finally be able to see Civilization VII in action on August 20th Firaxis has announce that they will be showcasing Civilization VII gameplay on August 20th, revealing to the world the next generation of their iconic 4x strategy series. Additionally, the studio has confirmed that they will be at Gamescom 2024, showcasing the […]

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