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AMD’s Zen 3+ CPUs are great, so why is no one using them?

Months after the release of AMD Zen 3+ laptop processors, only a few notebooks have adopted the new CPU. Why is Zen 3+ so hard to find?
Hands on a laptop.

Cloudflare just stopped one of the largest DDoS attacks ever

Cloudflare managed to mitigate a massive 15.3 million request-per-second DDoS attack. It was one of the largest such attacks ever recorded.
An Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card seen from the side.

Nvidia may have an even more monstrous GPU coming up

According to a new leak, Nvidia may be preparing a GPU even more powerful than the RTX 4090, with monstrous power requirements to match.
A render of Intel's Arc Alchemist desktop GPU.

More than 7 Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs may launch soon

Although Intel's laptop discrete GPU lineup is fairly modest, it seems the desktop edition will arrive with as many as seven different GPUs.
Close up shot of the Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB memory in white.

AMD may release Intel’s next rival in memory overclocking

AMD may be preparing a new technology called AMD EXPO. The tech will be responsible for storing DDR5 RAM overclocking profiles.
AMD Ryzen 7000 chip.

Will AMD really launch Ryzen 7000 with no DDR4 support?

AMD is set to release the Ryzen 7000 generation of CPUs in the fall, ushering in DDR5 support. However, new rumor suggests it might drop DDR4 in the process.
Thermalright's anti-bending frame for the Intel Alder Lake CPU.

New Intel Alder Lake accessory fixes bending, but there’s risk

Thermalright has just released an accessory that may fix bending issues in Intel Alder Lake processors. However, using it might be risky for warranty reasons.
Geoforce GPU in gaming desktop.

Nvidia’s next GPUs will be designed partially by AI

Nvidia has talked about the use of machine learning and AI in upcoming graphics cards. It plans to use AI to increase the efficiency of next-gen GPUs.
Fans on the Nvidia RTX 3080.

Upcoming Nvidia GPUs may require monstrous levels of power

Nvidia's next generation of graphics cards is on the horizon. The card will likely have intense power requirements and may need an up to a 1200W power supply.
AMD Ryzen Pro laptop APU.

New AMD laptops bring up to 30 hours of battery life

AMD has just launched the new Ryzen Pro 6000-series of APUs. Laptops running the Ryzen Pro 6000 will benefit from an increased battery life and graphics power.
A woman uses a pink Logitech Lift Vertical mouse.

Logitech’s Lift Vertical mouse adds comfort for daily use

Logitech has just unveiled a brand new mouse, the Lift Vertical Ergonomic. Made to bring comfort to daily use, the mouse features a unique design.
An Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card seen from the side.

Nvidia’s beastly RTX 4090 moves one step closer to launch

Nvidia's upcoming flagship from the Ada lineup, the RTX 4090, has allegedly entered the testing phase a few months ahead of its expected launch window.
TSMC wafers.

Powerful 2nm chips are set to launch in 2026

TSMC has just shared an update on the progress of its 2nm process. The chips are scheduled to enter mass production in 2025, and hit the market in 2026.
Cryptocurrency Composite illustration.

North Korea pulled huge $600 million crypto heist, feds say

The U.S. Treasury Department tracked down the culprit of the Axie Infinity hack that resulted in a loss of $600 million. It was carried out by North Korea.
Intel Core i9-12900K in a motherboard.

How to undervolt a CPU: Complete guide to undervolting

Undervolting your processor (CPU) can bring huge benefits but it has to be done correctly for your PC to function well. Check out our guide to CPU undervolting.
Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

Intel’s next-gen chips could run at blazing-fast 5.8GHz

Intel's 13th generation of processors, Raptor Lake, is getting closer. A new rumor tells us more about the chip, including its possible 5.8GHz clock speed.
A render of Intel Arc Alchemist chip.

Quick Intel Arc fix has a surprising impact on performance

The entry-level Intel Arc A350M discrete GPU didn't excel in tests, but it turns out that there is a way to vastly improve the card's gaming performance.
Ryzen 7000 CPU at CES 2022.

AMD Ryzen 7000 could offer next-level overclocking ability

AMD just teased the overclocking capabilities of the upcoming Ryzen 7000 CPUs, implying that the platform will achieve things we previously thought impossible.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D chip.

You can overclock the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, but it’s still risky

The upcoming AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D was not meant to be overclocked, but the CPU was just spotted running at 4.8GHz, surpassing its max boost clock by far.
SteelSeries Aerox gaming mice.

SteelSeries adds customizable buttons to its lightest mouse

SteelSeries just unveiled three new gaming mice from the Aerox line. Ultra-light, they add customizable buttons and responsiveness to improve the experience.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D box.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D shines in gaming benchmarks, beats Intel

Early benchmarks of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D continue appearing, this time with many more games tested. The CPU keeps up with Intel's best, the core i9-12900KF.
Corsair K70 RGB TKL

Corsair relaunches popular gaming keyboard with optical switches

Corsair has just unveiled its new optical mechanical keyboard, the K70 RGB TKL Champion Series. Made for gamers, the keyboard comes with some fun features.
The Mac Studio and Studio Display on a desk.

Did Apple just forget about its brand-new Studio Display?

Owners of an Apple Studio Display were greeted by an unpleasant surprise -- Apple seems to have forgotten that the monitor runs on iOS.
AMD SP5 socket pictured.

The new AMD socket may support up to 12TB of memory

A motherboard with the SP5 socket, intended for the next-gen AMD EPYC Genoa processors, was just leaked. It highlights the tremendous power offered by the CPU.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D box.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D just beat one of Intel’s best gaming CPUs

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D was tested in a gaming setting ahead of its release. The processor managed to beat one of Intel's best CPUs, the Core i9-12900K.
A technician placing a CPU into a motherboard socket for a PC.

Future computer chips may be made out of honey

A new study from Washington State University shows that honey might be the key to the future of neuromorphic computing, and thus, computing as a whole.
A digital depiction of an AMD Ryzen 5000G chip.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores are in, but don’t trust them yet

Benchmarks of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D have been leaked ahead of the release. The scores are somewhat underwhelming, but the true test is yet to come.
A large monitor displaying a security hacking breach warning.

Chinese hackers use VLC media player to launch cyberattacks

According to a recent report, a famous Chinese hacker group was able to combine VLC Media Player with a dangerous exploit, deploying malware to users.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D chip.

Gigabyte releases a strange driver for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

An interesting driver for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has been found in Gigabyte's chipset update. What's even more curious is that it was only for Windows 10.
Installing RAM sticks in a motherboard.

The best gaming RAM in 2022

If you're building or upgrading a gaming PC, it's important to choose the best gaming RAM to get the best performance. Here are our favorite kits for 2022.
A render of Intel Arc Alchemist chip.

Forgotten Intel GPU might still be released in the future

One graphics card was missing from Intel's Arc Alchemist lineup -- the DG2-256. It seems that Intel may still be working on this GPU and hasn't given up on it.
AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT.

AMD may launch a new cheap GPU, but don’t get too excited

AMD is allegedly working on an even more budget-friendly GPU, the Radeon RX 6300. The card may arrive as part of the AMD RDNA 2 refresh soon.
Three upcoming AMD Radeon graphics cards.

New AMD GPUs pictured, but there is some bad news

AMD has a RDNA2 GPU refresh on the horizon. Images of the upcoming GPUs have just been leaked alongside news of a delayed release date.
Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD, pictured holding an AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card.

AMD takes a swing at Intel with claims of beating Arc GPUs

Intel's newly released Arc Alchemist GPUs have not been benchmarked against competitors yet, but AMD took it upon itself to compare its own GPU to Intel's.