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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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 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 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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AMD has launched a new game bundle, and it applies to AMD CPUs, GPUs, and gaming laptops AMD has officially launched its newest “AMD Rewards” game bundle, offering PC gamers copies of Crimson Desert with eligible AMD Ryzen CPUs, Radeon GPUs, and AMD-powered gaming laptops. Crimson Desert is the next action-adventure open-world game from Pearl […]

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Expect huge power draw from Intel’s 52-core Nova Lake CPU flagship According to the leaker kopite7kimi, the next-generation CPU flagship from Intel will have a HUGE maximum power draw. With 52 total cores, Intel’s next-generation “Nova Lake” flagship will reportedly be able to draw over 700 watts of power. This is for a dual Compute […]

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Antec’s Vortex View is a CPU cooler with a HUGE screen Antec has just launched its new Vortex View 360 CPU liquid cooler, featuring an adjustable 5-inch LCD screen and LED backlighting. With its new pump design, this cooler promises to run cooler and quieter than older liquid cooling solutions. The Vortex View is available […]

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Aqua Computer delivers active load balancing to 12V-2×6 GPUs with its AMPINEL add-on Aqua Computer has officially released an active power management device for 12V-2×6 graphics cards called the “AMPINEL”. This device adds three features to 12V-2×6/12VHPWR (16-pin) graphics cards. These are active current balancing, monitoring, and emergency shutdown support. For €99.90, it promises to […]

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PlayStation 6 leak suggests HUGE memory capacity upgrade, but not much more bandwidth Thanks to KeplerL2, new PlayStation 6 specifications have leaked online, revealing the memory capacities of the system’s handheld and home console versions. The PS6 handheld will reportedly feature 24GB of LPDDR5X memory, while the PS6 console will feature 30GB of GDDR7 memory. […]

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ASRock releases fresh AM5 motherboard updates with “no-boot” fix ASRock has just released a new wave of beta BIOS versions that upgrade their AMD/AM5 motherboards to AGESA 1.3.0.0a. This new BIOS revision delivers “optimised memory compatibility” and resolves “no-boot” issues on ASRock motherboards. This can resolve boot failures on ASRock AM5 motherboards “on certain CPUs”. […]

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Intel reportedly cancels its Arrow Lake Refresh flagship over value concerns Intel has reportedly axed its Core Ultra 9 290K PLUS CPU, the flagship of the company’s upcoming “Arrow Lake Refresh” lineup. The long-rumoured CPU has reportedly been cancelled due to value concerns. With Intel’s Core Ultra 7 270K PLUS featuring the same CPU core […]

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Chiplset details leak for Intel’s 900-series motherboards Later this year, Intel is expected to launch their next-generation Nova Lake CPUs, and with them will come the company’s new 900-series chipset. This chipset will power the next generation of Intel motherboards, with B960, Z970, Z990, Q970, and W980 models. For consumers, Intel’s new Z990 chipset will […]

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Nvidia’s reportedly building a new “very high-end” GPU According to a new report from Overclocking.com, Nvidia is building a new “very high-end RTX 50 series” graphics card. The GPU is reportedly due to launch in Q3 2026. This GPU is reportedly unrelated to Nvidia’s RTX 50 SUPER series, which has reportedly been cancelled/paused due to […]

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FSR 4 support remains limited to RDNA 4 graphics cards, at least for now When AMD launched FSR 4 last year, it was game-changing for Radeon. AMD released a version of FSR that finally delivered image quality on par with Nvidia’s DLSS. However, FSR 4 had a major downside: it was limited to RDNA 4 […]

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DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Frame Generation will be released in “Spring” At a recent event, an Nvidia representative reportedly stated that its DLSS Dynamic Frame Generation technology would be released in “April”. Since then, Nvidia has stated that this was a “misunderstanding”, reconfirming that DLSS Dynamic Frame Generation would be released this “Spring”. At the event, […]

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Nvidia’s RTX 60 series may have been pushed back to 2028 According to The Information (paywalled article), Nvidia has delayed its “Kicker” (RTX 50 SUPER) GPU lineup, citing memory shortages. As a knock-on effect, this change delays the next-generation of Nvidia GPUs, the RTX 60 series, until at least 2028. In December, Nvidia reportedly delayed […]

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ASROCK implements “comprehensive internal reviews” in response to reports of CPU failures ASROCK has released an official statement in response to recent reports of AMD Ryzen 9000 CPU failures on their AM5 motherboards. The company claims that they have started a “comprehensive internal reviews and rigorous verification processes”. Additionally, they have been working in “seamless […]

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