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Intel Nova Lake CPU flagship needs beefier motherboards to reach full-power

14 February 2026 at 19:32

Some LGA-1954 motherboards will not be powerful enough to run Intel’s flagship Nova Lake chips at their peak – leaker claims According to the leaker Jaykihn, Intel’s next-generation Nova Lake flagship will be too power-hungry for some LGA-1954 motherboards. With two core chiplets and 52 total CPU cores, Intel’s next-generation flagship will be power-hungry. There […]

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Frame Generation Everywhere! – Intel extends XeSS 3 support to new ARC GPUs

14 February 2026 at 17:41

Intel extends XeSS 3 support to almost all of its modern GPUs With the release of its 32.0.101.8509 graphics driver, Intel has extended support for XeSS far beyond the Xe3 GPUs within its Panther Lake series processors. XeSS 3 and its multi-frame generation (MFG) feature are now available on nearly all ARC GPUs. This includes […]

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Warhorse Studios releases Kingdom Come: Deliverance next-gen and PC updates

13 February 2026 at 21:50

Kingdom Come Deliverance receives next-generation console updates alongside a fresh PC patch Warhorse Studios has officially released its next-gen update for Kingdom Come: Deliverance. This update adds native Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 support, upgrading the game to 60 FPS with improved graphics. Visually, PS5/Xbox Series X/S players can expect “ultra-quality settings” and “improved […]

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Steam allows gamers to add PC hardware specs to game reviews

13 February 2026 at 19:49

Steam beta allows gamers to add their hardware specifications to game reviews Valve has released a new Steam Client Beta that allows PC gamers to add their hardware specifications to game reviews. This update should increase the usefulness of user reviews, as gamers will be able to see whether reviewers use systems similar to theirs. […]

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Corsair combats return fraud with new DDR5 memory packaging

13 February 2026 at 17:43

Corsair takes action to combat “return fraud” amid DRAM pricing surge Corsair has confirmed that it is making changes to its memory packaging, replacing the cardboard boxes of its DDR5 Vengeance memory kits to increase security and combat “return fraud”. With DRAM pricing skyrocketing over the past quarter, it has become more profitable for fraudsters […]

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The Original God of War Trilogy is getting a Remake

13 February 2026 at 15:47

TC Carson will be returning as Kratos in the new God of War Trilogy Remake Sony Santa Monica has confirmed that it is remaking the original God of War Trilogy. The studio is currently in the early stages of rebuilding God of War, God of War II, and God of War III for modern platforms. […]

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It’s official, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is coming to PC

13 February 2026 at 14:19

Death Stranding 2 is coming to PC this year PlayStation Studios has announced that Death Stranding 2 is coming to PC on March 19th, with Kojima Productions and Nixxes Software working on the new version. On PC, Death Stranding will gain support for new graphical settings, modern upscaling, frame generation, and more. The game will […]

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Metal Gear Solid 4 will soon be free of PS3 exclusivity – PC/console versions incoming!

13 February 2026 at 12:05

The METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 has been unveiled for PC and consoles Konami has officially unveiled Vol. 2 of its Metal Gear Solid Master Collection, which will deliver “first-ever” ports of Metal Gear Solid 4 to new platforms. To date, Metal Gear Solid 4 has been available only on Sony’s PlayStation 3, a […]

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Xbox to prep devs for “what’s next” at GDC 2026

12 February 2026 at 23:51

Xbox plans to prepare developers for the future at GDC 2026 Microsoft has confirmed that it will be at GDC 2026 in full force, with plans to discuss the “future of Xbox”, implying that we will hear about the company’s “next-generation” plans at the event. While Microsoft’s statements are somewhat vague, a talk from their […]

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The TX3 Solo 360 is a gaming chair bargain at its current pricing

12 February 2026 at 22:26

Overclockers UK is currently offering 40% off one of its best value gaming chairs Let’s be honest, every desk setup needs a good chair. While we often focus on the technical aspects of our PCs here, it cannot be denied that good seating matters. Overclockers UK is currently offering enthusiasts up to 40% off TX3 […]

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MSI’s RTX 5090 Lightning is now available in the UK, and its pricing is NUTS!

12 February 2026 at 18:54

MSI’s RTX 5090 Lightning Z is now available in the UK, and it’s SUPER expensive MSI’s Uber-tier GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z graphics card is now available, and its pricing makes a regular RTX 5090 look cheap. At Scan Computers UK and Overclockers UK, this GPU is priced at £4,999.99. Is this the most expensive […]

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Leaker confirms huge NPU boost for Intel Nova Lake – Arrow Lake Refresh disappoints

12 February 2026 at 16:21

Intel Leak confirms huge NPU performance gains for Nova Lake desktop CPUs A new leak reveals that Intel plans to deliver a significant boost in NPU performance with its upcoming Nova Lake desktop CPUs. Nova Lake will be the first Intel desktop platform to feature Microsoft Copilot+ acceleration, smashing Microsoft’s 40 TOPS NPU requirement. Using […]

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AMD Software Adrenalin Edition 26.2.1 preps Radeon for the latest games

12 February 2026 at 15:38

AMD Software 26.2.1 has arrived AMD has officially released its AMD Software Adrenalin Edition 26.2.1 optional driver update for Radeon GPU users. This new driver is optimised for newly released PC games, including Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, and Nioh 3. It also comes with fixes for Arc Raiders and The Finals. Highlights New […]

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Diablo II has arrived on Steam, and it’s Steam Deck Verified

12 February 2026 at 14:45

PC gamers can finally download Diablo II on Steam Diablo II: Resurrected has arrived on Steam, landing in the form of the game’s “Infernal Edition”, which comes with the game’s new “Reign of the Warlock” DLC and its Lord of Destruction expansion. This means that Steam users will be able to enjoy Diablo II’s remastered […]

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AMD secures EPYC win with record server CPU revenue share

12 February 2026 at 13:44

AMD now commands over 40% of server and desktop CPU revenue share AMD has reached new heights within the CPU market, with both its server CPU and desktop CPU revenue shares surpassing 40%. AMD’s server CPU revenue share is now 41.3%. On desktops, AMD’s CPU revenue share is now 42.6%. Note that AMD’s server and […]

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Expect a BIG BOOST from AMD Medusa Halo thanks to LPDDR6 support

11 February 2026 at 19:42

AMD’s next-generation “Medusa Halo” CPUs will be gaming MONSTERS AMD’s Strix Halo processors bring together strong Zen 5 CPU cores with a powerful RDNA 3.5 GPU. While “Gorgon Halo” will refresh this range as the Ryzen AI Max 400 series, AMD has something much bigger planned with “Medusa Halo”. Rumour has it that this chip […]

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Intel’s Nova Lake CPUs are HUGE, leak reveals – Especially if you include bLLC

11 February 2026 at 18:04

Intel Core Ultra 400 “Nova Lake” die sizes leak – bLLC is HUGE! Thanks to HXL, new details have leaked for Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra 400 series “Nova Lake” CPUs, and to put it simply, these processors are HUGE! Compared with AMD’s leaked Zen 6 CPU die sizes, Intel’s CPU dies are much larger. Both […]

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Nvidia bundles Resident Evil Requiem with select RTX 50 series GPUs

11 February 2026 at 16:03

Nvidia partners with Capcom to give Resident Evil Requiem to new RTX 50 series GPU purchasers Nvidia has partnered with Capcom to create its new Resident Evil Requiem Game Bundle. This allows purchasers of specific RTX 50 series GPUs to get a free copy of the game with GeForce GPUs, laptops, and desktops. This bundle […]

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