Premier memory diagnostic tool now supports live RAM settings on all Intel systems and early ECC support - Memtest86+ hits v7 By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 14 January 24 Update brings welcome new features and support for current-generation CPUs.
Gigabyte unveils a big gaming OLED monitor with a steller refresh rate — Aorus FO32U2P flaunts 4K, 240 Hz panel with DisplayPort 2.1 and UHBR 20 support By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 13 January 24 Gigabyte is prepared to release its Aorus FO32UP 32-inch 4K 240Hz monitor during 1st half of 2024, with DisplayPort 2.1 input and UHBR20 certification.
Patriot shows off three external SSDs, including a USB 4 drive with speeds topping 3.7 GB/s By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 12 January 24 Patriot is ready to provide newer USB external SSDs for 2024, with hopes to cover every potential market, price and performance segment.
Thermaltake G700 gaming desk has RGB controls with mechanical switches By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 11 January 24 Thermaltake's G700 gaming desk has dual motors supporting up to 286 pounds, and features RGB controls and mechanical switches for the standing legs.
Ayaneo Next Lite uses HoloISO, not official SteamOS By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 11 January 24 Ayaneo Next Lite is going to be released soon. But contrary to eaerlier reports it will be preinstalled with HoloISO and not the official OS by Valve.
Despite a 2.7% decline in year-over-year PC shipments, vendors are hoping for a strong 2024 By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 11 January 24 Lenovo, HP and Dell dominate over 50% of the global market share.
Nvidia axes RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4080 to pave the way Super variants, reduces RTX 4070 MSRP to $549 By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 9 January 24 Nvidia officially discontinues the short-lived RTX 4070 Ti and the RTX 4080 for the newly announced GeForce RTX 40 Super series variants while keeping the RTX 4070 with a reduced MSRP.
VESA introduces DisplayPort 2.1a standard, providing higher resolution and refresh rate combos and doubling cable length limit By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 9 January 24 VESA's DisplayPort 2.1a is shaping up to be a future-ready standard for distant future PC users
Modder works to fit dual-slot RTX 4070 Ti in 4-liter SFF case By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 8 January 24 Modder also says that it might be possible to do this with an RTX 4070 Ti Super depending on its PCB Layouts
Wi-Fi 7 standard is finalized — Wi-Fi Alliance starts certifying Wi-Fi 7 routers and other devices By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 8 January 24 New Wi-Fi standard gets a new certified logo, too!
Asus teases ROG NUC, ready to be unveiled on January 8 — first NUC from Asus since its takeover from Intel By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 7 January 24 Asus has readied a ROG NUC for gaming enthusiasts who may want something smaller than a gaming mini PC. The company will be revealing its first NUC on January 8, a new before CES 2024
Accessory manufacturer resurrects Microsoft's peripherals — licensing deal allows Incase to make Microsoft-branded keyboards, mice, and other accessories By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 6 January 24 Parent Company Onward Brands which owns an accessory brand 'Incase' signed an exclusive deal to manufacture Microsoft-designed peripherals including keyboards, mice, headsets and speakers.
New T-Force GE Pro SSD to debut at CES, hits 14 GB/s — Teamgroup's latest uses low-power 12nm Innogrit IG5666 controller, 2,400 MT/S NAND By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 5 January 24 The new T-Force GE Pro PCIe 5.0 SSD in 2280 form factor is paired with a 12nm Innogrit IG5666 controller advertised to be energy efficient and to be paired with an unknown 2,400 MT/s NAND.
Samsung teases new Odyssey OLED monitors: 32:9 Curved Ultrawide 49-Inch G95SD and new flat screen 16:9 models By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 4 January 24 Samsung Electronics America has three Oddysey monitors ready to debut at CES 2024 - The OLED G6 model G60SD, the G8 model G80SD, and the G9 model G95SD.
Steam stops supporting Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 — Microsoft and Google no longer provide security support for Valve's launcher By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 2 January 24 Due to a lack of security patches and support on these obsolete operating systems, Steam officially announced it no longer supports Windows 7, 8, and 8.1.
Steam game mod delivered malware on Christmas Day - Epsilon Information Stealer was hidden in a Slay the Spire expansion By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 31 December 23 The Malware was distributed through the mod on Steam to gain user information and passwords stored in browsers and chat clients.
Researchers train AI chatbots to 'jailbreak' rival chatbots - and automate the process By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 31 December 23 'Masterkey' method means that if a Chatbot is updated, a new jailbreak can be automatically applied.
Chinese gamers can now game on the U.S. sanction-proof GPU — RTX 4090D gets first GeForce Game Ready driver By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 30 December 23 Nvidia released its first WHQL driver to support RTX 4090D, specifically to comply with Sanctions imposed by the United States government, with game-ready support for two games.
Nvidia could be going all out to rival AMD's RX 7800 XT — retailer lists RTX 4070 Super in 12GB and 16GB variants By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 29 December 23 Russian retailer has a placeholder for upcoming Palit RTX 40 Super series cards, which gives some details, including the RTX 4070 Super with two memory variants - 12GB and 16GB GDDR6X
SilverStone's compact power supply comes with a revised, safer 16-pin power connector for Nvidia GPUs — SFX-L unit with Platinum certification delivering 1,200W of power By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 29 December 23 The SilverStone Extreme 1200R power supply looks to be one of the best SFX PSUs you can buy, thanks to its all-Japanese capacitors, which are capable of providing 1200w output during 24/7 operation.
Minsiforum enters the mini server market - laptop processor packing box bristles with network connectivity starting at $549 By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 28 December 23 Two 10G SFP+ ports and two 2.5G ports are provided for wired networking.
Seasonic asks you to gamble your $1,000+ GPU that its new 16-pin connector won't melt — company gives out a free 16-pin power cable for beta testing By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 27 December 23 Are you feeling lucky? Seasonic wants you to test the new power cable with the 12V-2x6 power connector.
Purported GTA 5 source code distributed on Telegram - data spill comes a year after the Lapsus$ Rockstar smash and grab By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 26 December 23 Rockstar Games is having a tough time dealing with leaks by Lapsus$.
Microsoft tests a Windows 11 reinstallation method via Windows Update - faster than the current 'in-place upgrade' option By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 26 December 23 This new feature is expected to be a part of the Windows 11 Moment 5 Update, scheduled for Feb. 2024.
Nvidia's Super GPUs arrive soon — leaked images of Asus' GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB show a 16-pin power connector By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 26 December 23 With barely a month left for the launch of the RTX 40 Super series graphics cards, a leaked image of the upcoming ASUS GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB GDDR6X shows a 16-pin connector.