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Windows 11 Update Restores Performance in AMD Ryzen Processors

Overclockers Oct 21, 2021 | 22:34 pm

Several days ago, we found out that under Windows 11 some applications and games performed a few percentage points slower on AMD CPUs. This slow down was because of an issue with L3 cache latency increasing significantly and AMD's "preferred core" not always preferentially scheduling threads on a processor's fastest core. Microsoft and AMD have been hard at work behind the scenes readying an update to restore the lost performance. That day is here.Read More

Intel's Attempt to Acquire SiFive for $2 Billion Fell Apart, Report Claims

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 16:05 pm

Intel and SiFive reported;y ceased buyout talks.

Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5975WX Benchmark Shows Strong Single-Core Performance

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 14:57 pm

New Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5975WX benchmark teases Zen 3's prowess on a 32-cores processor.

Microsoft Windows 10 November 2021 Update Hits RTM, ISOs Now Available

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 14:23 pm

The Windows 10 November 2021 Update is now available in the Release Preview Ring and as a downloadable ISO.

Threadripper Pro Goes Gaming With Nvidia's RTX 3080 Cloud Gaming Plan

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 14:20 pm

AMD has announced that Nvidia will be using AMD's Threadripper Pro CPUs in its new RTX 3080 powered Superpod gaming servers.

Razer's Kraven V3 Headsets Get Haptics, Wireless Options

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 14:00 pm

Razer Kraken’s V3 update gives us models with Hypersense haptic feedback and HyperSpeed wireless connectivity.

Razer’s Next Gaming Chair Ditches the Iskur’s Unique Lumbar Pillow

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 14:00 pm

Razer’s next gaming chair has a more traditional form factor and is just a little bit cheaper.

Razer Inside: Company Debuts Its Own Coolers, Fans and PSUs

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 14:00 pm

Razer is expanding its component options with AIO coolers, fans, PSUs and more.

Razer's RGB Face Mask Releases Today Starting at $99

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 14:00 pm

Razer's Zephyr face mask, made in response to COVID-19, is launching today starting at $99.99.

Alphacool Announces Eisbaer Pro Aurora Series AIO CPU Cooler

Overclockers Oct 21, 2021 | 13:23 pm

Today, Alphacool announced the Eisbaer Pro Aurora series All-In-One CPU cooler line-up. The Eisbaer Pro Aurora features a larger cooling plate and mounting system for compatibility with some of the largest CPUs on the market including AMD's Threadripper, Intel's LGA3647, LGA4189, as well as fitting the new LGA1700-based systems. Full copper NexXxoS ST30 radiators in 280 mm and 420 mm are available and feature quick-release couplings for expandability. For complete details, continue reading Alphacool's press release. Read More

XPG Spectrix D50 DDR4 XMP Profiles Found To Be Slower Than Stock Settings

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 12:44 pm

A YouTuber finds out his 4800MHz DDR4 memory kit actually performs worse in 3DMark TimeSpy compared to running it at 2666MHz.

Intel Core i9-12900K Spotted in the Wild With Flashy Retail Packaging

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 12:18 pm

A Redditor managed to grab two Core i9-12900K retail box processors for $610 each from an unnamed U.S. retailer.

Apple Hit by Global Shortages as Orders Delay Until December

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 12:15 pm

Current orders for Apple's latest iPhones and iPads will be fulfilled only in November or December.

Raspberry Pi Pico Flashes LEDs inside Halloween Figures To Music

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 11:25 am

Dr2mod cranks up the Halloween decor to 11 with this exciting Pico-powered project that flashes LEDs inside figurines to music.

Seagate Announces 512 GB, 2 TB Expansion Cards for Xbox Series X and S

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 11:13 am

Seagate and Microsoft today announced an extension to their Seagate Expansion SSDs for the Xbox Series family of consoles. The new products, in 512 GB and 2 TB capacities, join the previously-released 1 TB expansion card.

Radeon RX 6900 XT Gets ‘Halo Infinite’ Makeover

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 11:10 am

Microsoft has partners with AMD to release a limited-edition Radeon RX 6900 XT based on the Halo franchise.

Nvidia Pushes Firmware Update for RTX 3060 and 3080 Ti with DisplayID Boot Problems

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 10:43 am

Nvidia has released a new firmware update for RTX 30 series products like the 3060 and 3080 Ti that fixes black screens related to DisplayID.

Arm's Next-Gen GPU Architecture Almost 200% Faster

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 10:37 am

Arm's next-generation GPU to offer 4.7X higher FP32 MP performance than Mali-G76 .

Quantum Computing Benchmarks Begin to Take Shape

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 10:27 am

The Quantum Computing Development Consortium has finalized the first-ever quantum computing-focussed benchmarks, built via an open-source, hardware-agnostic vision.

AMD Posts Official Fix for Windows 11 Bugs (Update: Microsoft Releases Patch, Too)

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 10:00 am

AMD issued a patch today that corrects one of two Windows 11 bugs that impact all of its Windows 11-compatible processors.

Vulkan 1.1 Driver Comes to Raspberry Pi 4

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 09:15 am

Mesa's V3DV driver for Raspberry Pi 4 has taken a big step forward, achieving compliance with Vulkan 1.1.

Rent an RTX 3080 in the Cloud With New GeForce Now Plan

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 09:00 am

GeForce Now's latest cloud gaming plan lets you use an RTX 3080 for up to eight hours a day.

Radeon Users Receive 20-50% Performance Boost in Crysis 3 Remastered

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 08:57 am

AMD Radeon users have received quite a treat in the latest hotfix for Crysis 3 Remastered - the update unlocks an extra 20-50% rendering performance that was apparently left untapped before release. A number of other issues - including missing 60 FPS animations - have also been fixed.

Varjo Aero Review: What the Future Looks Like

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 08:00 am

The Varjo Aero delivers a winning combination of solid build quality, excellent visual fidelity in VR, and a highly adjustable design.

Retail Core i9-12900K & i5-12600K Pictured: Clocks, TDP, S-Specs

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 07:10 am

S-Specs and frequencies of Intel's retail Alder Lake CPUs published.

Best Black Friday PC Gaming Deals

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 06:21 am

Black Friday is a good time for PC gaming deals, and we’re already seeing loads of great sales across gaming PCs, monitors, keyboards, mice and even gaming chairs.

Best Black Friday Gaming Laptop Deals: What to Expect

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 06:17 am

Black Friday 2021 is upon us and there are set to be loads of great gaming laptop deals.

Best Tech and PC Hardware Deals 2021: CPUs, SSDs and More

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 06:13 am

Whether you're looking for PC components, peripherals or prebuilt systems, these are the best deals on tech.

Best Deals on SSDs and Hard Drives 2021

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 06:04 am

These are the best SSD deals — guaranteed to expand the storage on your PC without emptying your wallet. This list is updated every day.

Best Deals on Desktops and Laptops 2021

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 05:45 am

We've gathered the top pre-built desktop and laptop deals you can find.

Best Deals on CPUs 2021

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 05:36 am

We're rounding up the best deals on CPUs this year.

Black Friday 2021 — What To Expect, Start Date and Early Deals

Tom's Hardware Oct 21, 2021 | 05:36 am

Black Friday 2021 is almost upon us. Here is a Tom’s Hardware guide about what to expect and the best deals.

G.Skill Announces World's Fastest DDR5 Memory Kits

Overclockers Oct 20, 2021 | 16:30 pm

Today, G.Skill announced its newest Trident Z5 memory kits boasting the fastest DDR5 speeds to date. These kits run at a blistering 6600 MT/s with a low latency of CL36. For comparison, the base specification for DDR5 is 4800 MT/s at CL40. Pricing and availability are still unknown. Please continue reading G.Skill's press release below for additional details.Read More

Corsair Launches ELITE LCD AIO Liquid coolers

Overclockers Oct 20, 2021 | 06:45 am

Yesterday, Corsair launched an ELITE LCD for many of its AIO liquid coolers. The iCUE ELITE LCD is available as an upgrade and is included in many of the ELITE series coolers. It features a 2.1" IPS liquid crystal screen and displays various system statuses including temperature and clock speeds, or you can customize it with GIFs, videos, or images. The new ELITE AIO coolers include ML RGB ELITE fans featuring magnetic levitation bearings, addressable RGB LEDs, PWM control, and speeds up to 2,000 RPM. There are several models of ELITE coolers available so pricing varies but the upgrade kit for the LCD is $99.99 at the Corsair online store. Below is Corsair's press release with additional information and links to the individual products. Read More

MSI Offers Free LGA1700 Mount For AIO Coolers

Overclockers Oct 19, 2021 | 13:25 pm

MSI announced a free AIO cooler mount upgrade for Intel's upcoming LGA1700 socket. If you own the MPG CORELIQUID K Series and MAG CORELIQUID R Series, you will need the new mount. If you have the MEG Coreliquid S, MAG Coreliquid C, or MAG Coreliquid P series coolers, you are already set for LGA1700. For instructions to obtain your copy of the free upgrade, please read MSI's press release below.Read More

MSI MPG Sekira 100R Mid-Tower Case Review

Overclockers Oct 18, 2021 | 08:00 am

Today, we take a look at MSI's MPG Sekira 100R mid-tower chassis. This is the second review of a series of new MSI cases announced in August, the first being the MSI MPG Gungnir 110R. The Sekira 100R is a gaming chassis that provides a touch of class with its chrome edging, ARGB lighting, and tempered glass front and side panels. It shares many of the great features we loved in the Gungnir 110R with a different aesthetic and several new innovations that caught our attention. Conversely, if you prefer an RGB-less build, be sure to check out the Sekira 100P. It is the same chassis as the Sekira 100R, without all the flashy lights or tempered glass front panel.Read More

G.Skill Announces Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 Ram Kits

Overclockers Oct 14, 2021 | 15:35 pm

Yesterday, G.Skill announced its latest flagship DDR5 ram, the Trident Z5, and Z5 RGB series. Designed specifically for the upcoming next-generation Intel CPUs, the Trident Z series is well known among PC enthusiasts and overclocking gurus. G.Skill is committed to maintaining the Trident Z reputation by utilizing Samsung ICs, highly regarded for high performance and overclocking ability. Three kits of both RGB and non-RGB will be available by November and have frequencies of 5600 MHz, 6000 Mhz, and 6400 MHz. Capacities are currently 32 GBs (16GBx2) per kit for the initial launch. Pricing has not been announced at this time. For additional details, please read G.Skill's press release below. Read More

GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC DDR5 4800 MHz On Sale Now at Newegg

Overclockers Oct 12, 2021 | 14:16 pm

Yesterday, Newegg began listing GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC DDR5 4800 MHz ram kits for $350 before quickly going out of stock. The kits offered are available in red, black, or white and are packaged as a 32GB (2x16 GB) set. Newegg is getting a headstart before the launch of Intel's upcoming 12th Gen Core CPUs, which should be arriving in the coming weeks. Stay tuned as we will keep you posted as we receive more information. Read More

XPG Overclocks DDR5 to 8,118 MT/s

Overclockers Oct 11, 2021 | 12:39 pm

On Saturday, XPG announced it had successfully overclocked one of its DDR5-4800 MHz memory kits to an astonishing 8,118 MT/s. This marks the first DDR5 memory kit to be overclocked to such a high speed and shows XPG's dedication to the overclocking community. The XPG ram used to accomplish this great feat featured SK Hynix DRAM modules with the CAS# Latency loosened to 50 clocks. That's only 8 clocks lower than one of its JEDEC specifications. Below is XPG's announcement. Read More

Windows 11 Launched Today: A New Era Begins

Overclockers Oct 5, 2021 | 11:37 am

Today marks the beginning of a new era for Microsoft as it has launched Windows 11. Windows 11 is designed for gamers, developers, and content creators and is offered as a free upgrade for qualifying Windows 10 users and in new Windows 11 PCs. To find out if your system is compatible and eligible for the free upgrade, check out the PC Health Check app. If you'd like to try it out, the Windows 11 installation media is linked here. Continue reading the complete press release below to see if Windows 11 is right for you. Read More

Cyber Monday 2019: Date, Start Time, and Best Deals

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 28, 2019 | 09:10 am

Cyber Monday 2019 falls on Dec. 2, with deals starting as early as the evening of Black Friday. Cyber Monday deals are a bargain hunter's dream. They offer holiday shoppers discounts on just about eve...

Windows 10X Will Come to All Laptops, Not Just Foldables (Report)

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 28, 2019 | 08:32 am

Microsoft originally promoted Windows 10X as a tailor-made solution for 2-in-1s and a new class of foldable devices, but we now know with some confidence that the software giant will bring its upcomin...

How to Choose Where to Extract an Archive on Windows 10

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 27, 2019 | 11:00 am

Windows has native support to extract compressed files, and while it’s serviceable, it’s still a subpar solution to third-party applications like WinRAR or 7-zip.Depending on the app you have installe...

4 Reasons to Buy the Pixelbook Go (and 3 Reasons to Skip)

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 27, 2019 | 08:00 am

The Pixelbook Go is Google's latest and greatest Chromebook. For $849 (starting at $649), the Pixelbook Go moves Google from 2-in-1s and detachables to a regular old clamshell, and while that may seem...

If You?re Going to Spend $180 on a Backpack, Make It This One

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 26, 2019 | 11:00 am

My philosophy on backpacks has always been the same: they’re useful but ultimately disposable, and not worth getting too attached to or spending lots of money on.Blame it on a decade-and-a-half of sch...

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. MacBook Pro: Which Premium Laptop Wins?

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 26, 2019 | 08:00 am

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 3 may not be a direct competitor to the MacBook Pro, but the new 15-inch model is sure to draw comparisons with Apple's flagship laptop. New this year, the 15-inch Surfa...

Best 17-inch Laptops 2019

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 25, 2019 | 13:20 pm

Whether you're streaming TV shows or working with multiple spreadsheets, 17-inch laptops are the ultimate productivity machines. And while they've historically been criticized for being large and clun...

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 25, 2019 | 12:02 pm

Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 adds USB-C and 10th Gen CPUs, but those welcome additions come at a cost.

The Future Tech Awards Are Coming: What You Need to Know

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 25, 2019 | 12:00 pm

Cheers to another year in tech! With the end of the year drawing closer, we’re celebrating with the announcement of the Future Tech Awards ceremony on January 8, 2020. The Future Tech Awards recognize...

Best Touch Screen Laptops of 2019

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 25, 2019 | 11:45 am

Whether you're jotting down notes, sketching a masterpiece or just quickly zooming in on a photo, touch screens add a lot of versatility to your average laptop. Thanks to technological advances, lapto...

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