Intel updates its CPU-boosting tech with support for 15 new games Intel has released a new update for its APO game-boosting technology. With APO, users of supported Intel CPUs can achieve enhanced levels of game performance by using “Applications Optimisation”, where Intel’s software works behind the scenes to make games run faster. With their latest […]

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AMD’s pushing more resources into porting FSR 4 to RDNA 3 graphics cards Rumour has it that AMD plans to bring support for its FSR 4 upscaler to RDNA 3 graphics cards, significantly broadening the user base of AMD’s new upscaling technology. Following the release of AMD’s FidelityFX SDK 2.0, which introduced FSR 4 support, […]

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Sapphire’s “Next Big Thing” is its Nitro+ B850A motherboard It appears that Sapphire is preparing to release a new motherboard for AMD’s AM5 CPU socket. Specifically, Sapphire is teasing their Nitro+ B850A motherboard, a motherboard that’s ready for AMD’s newest AM5 processors. Sapphire has been in the motherboard market for some time, but their designs […]

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Noctua plans to release its NH-D15 G2 Chromax Black this year Noctua has confirmed that it plans to start releasing new Chromax Black G2 series products this year. This new Chromax product range will begin with the company’s Black NH-D15 G2 CPU cooler, along with its accompanying NF-A14X25 G2 and NF-A14x25r G2 fans. These products […]

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Radeon’s RDNA 5 chiplet approach could be a game-changer for AMD AMD appears to be adopting a new chiplet-based approach with its Radeon RDNA 5 GPU products. AMD can now reportedly use the same GPU chiplets to create discrete GPUs, console SOCs, and PC APUs (CPUs with strong integrated graphics). AMD’s “GMD” (graphics memory die) […]

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Noctua plans to launch its first CPU liquid cooling solutions in 2026 Noctua has updated its hardware roadmap, confirming that it plans to launch its planned CPU liquid cooling solution in Q2 2026. The company showcased prototypes of its new all-in-one CPU liquid coolers at Computex 2025. At Computex, Noctua confirmed that its first-generation CPU […]

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Is Valve working on a Steam-powered console? Valve has registered two trademarks for “Steam Frame”, one which covers the realm of “Computer Hardware“, and another that covers the realm of “Computer Games Consoles“. These trademarks hit at Valve’s plan to release new hardware devices, complementing its existing Steam Deck PC handheld. What’s worth noting here […]

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Noctua unveils Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition PC case release date Noctua has just released an updated version of its hardware roadmap, confirming the planned launch dates of its upcoming products. At Computex, Antec and Noctua unveiled their Flux Pro Noctua Edition PC case, a customised version of Antec’s Flux Pro PC case. Antec’s standard […]

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32GB could be Steam’s most common RAM configuration before the end of this year Valve’s Steam hardware survey is a great way to analyse trends within the PC gaming market. According to Steam’s August survey, it has become clear that PC gamers are adding more RAM to their systems. Now, almost 36.5% of Steam users […]

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Acer unveils its first Intel Panther Lake Laptop at IFA 2025 At IFA 2025, Acer unveiled its first Intel Panther Lake-powered laptop, the Swift 16 AI. This is the first consumer-grade CPU to utilise Intel’s 18A chipmaking technology, which is expected to enhance Panther Lake’s capabilities, delivering next-gen AI performance, extended battery life, and faster […]

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