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EVGA's pre-built Alder Lake gaming PC, the E1.

EVGA’s crazy new prebuilt PC comes with analog gauges

Computer hardware company EVGA's E1 gaming PC features an innovative open-air design housing some impressive components.
Intel unveils the 12th Gen Intel Core processor

Intel had its best year ever in 2021, despite chip shortage

Intel has announced its fourth-quarter earnings report for 2021, confirming that Team Blue experienced its best financial year ever. However, profits were down.
Various versions of the RTX 3050 graphics card.

Nvidia RTX 3050 prices confirmed and they aren’t pretty

Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card launches today, and thus the manufacturer's suggested retail price for custom variants of the card has been revealed.
Three Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series graphics cards.

Nvidia RTX 40-series could have incredible TFLOP performance

Nvidia’s upcoming GeForce RTX 40 series of GPUs could possibly more than double the teraflops count of the 3090 Ti, and may even exceed 100 TFLOPs.
The Start Menu pulled up on the Surface Pro 8.

Major Windows 11 2022 update is already preparing for launch

According to a leaked script, Microsoft is close to completing the final build of Windows 11’s Sun Valley 2 update, which will be its first major upgrade.
A chip designed by semiconductor company ARM.

Nvidia’s $40 billion ARM deal is all but over

Nvidia’s planned $40 billion acquisition of one of the largest chip designers in the world, ARM, is reportedly set to fail.
A pair of G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 RAM modules.

This speedy DDR5 kit is now the world’s fastest RAM

G.Skill has announced that it has achieved a new speed record for DDR5 memory, which demonstrates the overclocking potential for the new memory standard.
A render of an Intel Arc Alchemist graphics card.

Intel Arc Alchemist for laptops could rival this high-end GPU

According to a leak, Intel is seemingly planning at least five variants for its Arc Alchemist graphics card lineup for laptops.
Cryptocurrency mining rig from computer graphic cards.

Asus gives big bonuses based on demand for crypto-mining GPUs

A huge increase in profits due to demand for GPUs capable of mining cryptocurrency reportedly prompted Asus to hand out big bonuses to employees.
A laptop sits on a desk with a Windows 11 wallpaper.

This key Windows 11 app is getting an interesting new look

Windows 11’s latest preview build introduces a new look for the operating system’s Task Manager, joined by a new feature for the OS' voice control app.
An Internet speed test.

World’s first Wi-Fi 7 demo runs 2.4x faster than Wi-Fi 6

MediaTek has confirmed it has completed the world's first live demo of Wi-Fi 7 technology, with Wi-Fi 7 products are expected to become available in 2023.
Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti graphics card on a black background.

Nvidia’s RTX 4090 Ti could require a huge amount of power

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 40 series reportedly doubles the performance of its predecessor, which is why the RTX 4090 Ti may require a 1,200-watt power supply unit.
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CPU, GPU prices could soar higher as silicon costs increase

Semiconductor manufacturer TSMC is reportedly increasing prices for its silicon, which means the cost of CPUs and GPUs will inevitably rise as well in 2022.
Intel Alder Lake pin layout.

Intel CEO: Alder Lake has left AMD in the rearview mirror

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger believes the company has regained its leading position in the CPU market over AMD, with Team Red now " in the rearview mirror.”
A MacBook user wearing Apple AirPods Max headphones.

How to listen to audiobooks on a Mac

An audiobook is a convenient platform for millions to listen to books. Our guide will show the best ways you can listen to audiobooks on a Mac.
Intel Alder Lake pin layout.

4K Blu-ray discs no longer work with Intel Alder Lake chips

Intel’s decision to remove SGX support for Alder Lake processors means you can no longer play 4K Blu-ray disks on PCs built with the latest Intel CPUs.
An internet speed test showing increasing speeds.

Comcast tests 4Gbps speeds that could ramp up your internet

Comcast has revealed a major development in its goal to deliver internet speeds of 10Gbps for broadband users by conducting a successful 10G modem test.
Nvidia's RTX 3070 Ti graphics card.

Asus and Gigabyte’s GPU plans leaked in regulatory listing

Gigabyte has seemingly confirmed plans to launch custom models for Nvidia’s flagship GeForce RTX 3090 Ti 24GB graphics card.
An HDD and an SSD lie on a table.

Micron’s new tiny 2TB SSD is bad news for laptop HDDs

Micron has announced the 2400 SSD, the world’s 2TB 22x30mm SSD, which could potentially signal the arrival of a budget HDD killer.
Various versions of the RTX 3050 graphics card.

Nvidia could put more RTX 3050 GPUs in the hands of gamers

Amid a worldwide GPU shortage, Nvidia is reportedly preparing a considerable amount of stock for the RTX 3050 graphics card to cope with the initial demand.
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Component shortages for PC and laptop markets are finally improving

The ongoing component shortage has lasted for nearly two years, but there’s finally some good news for the PC and notebook markets.
Intel Alder Lake pin layout.

Intel says its Alder Lake gaming CPU issues have been fixed

The DRM-based issues that caused certain video games to crash or fail to load on a system with an Alder Lake processor has now been fixed by Intel.
RTX 3080 graphics card on a table.

We could see the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 12GB GPU as soon as tomorrow

Nvidia is reportedly set to reveal its previously rumored upgraded GeForce RTX 3080 12GB graphics card as soon as tomorrow.
Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop.

New Predator Triton 500 SE, Helios 300, and Nitro 5 laptops land at CES 2022

At CES 2022, Acer announced it will upgrade several gaming laptops from its Predator and Nitro series with the latest processors and GPUs.
Gigabyte has revealed the updated Aorus 17 gaming laptop.

Gigabyte’s new Aorus gaming laptops pack some serious power

Gigabyte has announced an expansion for its Aorus gaming laptops, which come equipped with the latest Intel Alder Lake mobile processors and Nvidia GPUs.
CyberPowerPC revealed its Kinetic Series Chassis at CES 2022.

This unusual PC case will breathe to keep your desktop cool

PC retailer CyberPowerPC has revealed one of the most innovative PC cases we’ve seen yet, the Kinetic Series Chassis, which maximizes airflow when required.
A top down look at the new ROG Zephyrus G14.

New Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop goes all-in on AMD

Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced an upgrade to its Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop at CES 2022, which will incorporate the latest AMD components.
acer predator cg48 gaming display half tv monitor ces 2022

Acer’s TV-sized Predator gaming monitor is OLED, 4K, and living room-ready

At CES 2022, Acer announced an expansion to its gaming monitor lineup, with the Predator CG48 featuring a screen big enough to serve as a TV replacement.
intel raptor lake cpu everything you need to know logo

How to watch Intel’s CES 2022 keynote today, and what to expect

Intel’s CES 2022 keynote is expected to showcase more Alder Lake processors, as well as its Arc Alchemist GPUs. Here's how to watch Intel's CES 2022 keynote.
A black EVGA RTX 3090 graphics card with pastel RGB lighting on top.

This beastly GPU will require a ridiculous 1.3KW of power

Nvidia is expected to announce its flagship GeForce RTX 3090 Ti GPU at CES 2022, and thanks to a leak, we have an early look at its power consumption levels.
Godfall screenshot with simulated FSR effect.

AMD’s new resolution scaling tech is said to work with every game

AMD is said to be working on new resolution scaling technology, Radeon Super Resolution (RSR), that would be compatible with 'nearly all' video games.
Two Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero motherboards.

One of the best motherboards, the Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero, is burning up

Various reports of the Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero, one of the most powerful motherboards on the market, burning up have emerged in recent days.
Intel Alder Lake pin layout.

Intel Core i7-12800H CPU outperforms Apple M1 Max in new benchmark

Intel’s Alder Lake Intel Core i7-12800H has appeared in a new benchmark, with the CPU showcasing impressive performance levels over Apple’s M1 Max chip.
A lineup of Z690 motherboards.

Cheaper Alder Lake motherboards are finally on the horizon

According to a leak, Intel's B660 motherboards from MSI will offer consumers fairly inexpensive options when compared to the company’s Z690 board.
Two PCIe 5.0 SSDs from Adata.

This SSD is one of the fastest we’ve seen, but you probably can’t use it

With the impending arrival of the PCIe 5.0 standard, and with CES around the corner, one company has teased its first PCIe Gen 5-powered M.2 SSDs.
Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

Intel Alder Lake Core i5-12400F CPU already being sold before announcement

Although Intel has yet to announce this specific CPU, the company's Alder Lake Core i5-12400F processor is already on sale at a Peruvian retailer.
LG UltraGear 17G90Q gaming laptop rear.

LG’s first gaming laptop comes with some high-end specs

LG has announced its first gaming laptop, the UltraGear 17G90Q, and it’s definitely an interesting option for consumers thanks to several key components.
A laptop sits on a desk with a Windows 11 wallpaper.

Windows 11 moves to finally kill Control Panel

Microsoft appears to be slowly phasing out its notable Control Panel feature on Windows 11 by moving various options to the Settings app.