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A digital depiction of an AMD Ryzen 5000G chip.

Intel Alder Lake smashes AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX — but at a cost

The new AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX APU has been spotted in a benchmark. It defeats its predecessor by a mile, but Intel Alder Lake still wins -- except on one count.
Meta RSC supercomputer.

New Meta and Nvidia supercomputer has terrifying potential

Meta (previously Facebook) has just announced that it's working on a supercomputer designed for AI research. The computer will learn from trillions of examples.
Various versions of the RTX 3050 graphics card.

Nvidia RTX 3050 may be the entry-level savior gamers need

We are just days away from the launch of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050. We now know more about the GPU, including benchmarks, mining performance, and price.
A render of an Intel Arc Alchemist graphics card.

Intel Arc Alchemist benchmarks rival one of Nvidia’s best

The upcoming Intel Arc Alchemist graphics card was just spotted in a leaked benchmark. The card managed to slightly outperform Nvidia's RTX 3070 Ti.
Specs for the AMD RX 6500 XT graphics card.

AMD employee explains why the RX 6500 XT performs so poorly

AMD's new Radeon RX 6500 XT has largely been deemed underwhelming. An AMD employee explained why the new GPU is performing so poorly.
Team Group DDR5 memory kit.

Overclocker proves that you may not need expensive DDR5 RAM

High-end DDR5 RAM kits are expensive, but a skilled overclocker managed to overclock an entry-level kit and reach the same levels of performance.
GPU mystery boxes.

You could get an RTX 3090 for $120 from a mystery box

Getting an RTX 3090 graphics card for just $120 seems like a dream, but Amazon Japan is selling mystery boxes that may contain some of the best GPUs.
A render of Intel's 12th-gen mobile processor.

Intel may be working on specialized chip for mining Bitcoin

It appears that Intel may be venturing into cryptocurrency mining hardware. A new rumor shows that Intel may be working on a Bonanza Mine Bitcoin mining chip.
Biostar Z170GT7

Intel 700-series motherboards leaked, but Biostar denies it

While Intel Alder Lake processors are still new, the company is already preparing for Raptor Lake. These new Intel 700-series motherboard listings prove it.
MSI GeForce RTX 3090.

MSI’s new RTX 3090 Ti may be the most expensive GPU ever

MSI allegedly has a custom version of the RTX 3090 Ti in the works. The card is rumored to require a massive power supply, and it may be ultra-expensive.
Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

Intel Raptor Lake processors may have a much bigger cache

Not much is known about Intel Raptor Lake processors yet, but a new leak suggests that the CPUs may have a much bigger cache than Alder Lake.
Pins on Core i9-12900K.

Midrange Alder Lake CPUs overclocked: Massive 33% increase

Two locked Intel Alder Lake CPUs have been overclocked and then benchmarked: The Core i5-12400 and the Core i5-12600. Both CPUs saw a massive performance gain.
Jeff Fisher presenting the RTX 3090 Ti.

Nvidia reportedly halts production of RTX 3090 Ti graphics card

Nvidia just recently announced its new powerhouse of a graphics card, the RTX 3090 Ti. However, it now seems that the production of the GPU may be on hold.
Render of an AMD Ryzen chip.

AMD Renoir-X Ryzen 4000 may rival new Intel Alder Lake CPUs

AMD seems to be preparing new processors to combat Intel's midrange Alder Lake CPUs. AMD Renoir-X Ryzen 4000 is on the horizon, and its specs just leaked.
Person using laptop with security graphics in front.

Cloudflare reports a massive 175% increase in DDoS attacks

Cloudflare has just released a report detailing DDoS attacks from the last quarter of 2021. The last half of the year saw a massive increase in ransom attacks.
Samsung logo sign at the Mobile World Congress.

Samsung unveils new MRAM-based in-memory computing chip

Samsung has just announced the successful creation of the world's first MRAM-based in-memory computing chip, made with A.I. computing in mind.
Intel Alder Lake pin layout.

This new entry-level Celeron chip could still beat the Core i9-10900K

No one would expect much from Intel's most entry-level Alder Lake CPU, the G6900, but it still managed to outperform the high-end Core i9-10900K in a benchmark.
RAM installed in slots.

UltraRAM may one day be able to combine storage and memory into one

The idea of combining memory and storage into one device has been around for a long time, but recently, researchers found a way to make UltraRAM a reality.
AMD Epyc processor in a server.

AMD’s new powerful server processor leaked, including pictures and an X-ray

Following a previous leak, more information has emerged about the upcoming AMD EPYC Zen 4 Genoa processor, including specifications and photos.
Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

Intel’s budget Core i3-12100 outperformed AMD’s Ryzen 5 3600 in many games

The new entry-level Intel Core i3-12100 was benchmarked, returning unexpected results. The CPU's gaming performance actually beats AMD Ryzen 5 3600.
A render of an Intel Arc Alchemist graphics card.

Is Intel delaying the release of Arc Alchemist discrete graphics cards?

Intel's first discrete graphics cards were set to launch soon, but the release date has been removed. Is Intel delaying the release of Arc Alchemist GPUs?
A render of Intel's 12th-gen mobile processor.

Intel is expanding Evo 3 to include desktops, foldables, and accessories

During CES 2022, Intel has revealed some of the improvements made to its Intel Evo 3 specification. It now applies to laptops, accessories, and foldable PCs.
Intel Core i9-12900K in a motherboard.

Upcoming Intel Alder Lake CPU may feature Enhanced Thermal Velocity Boost

Proof of a potential "Enhanced Thermal Velocity Boost" in an Intel Core i9-12900KS CPU has been found inside the latest BIOS for ASRock motherboards.
The Lenovo Legion 5i laptop with the Legion logo on the screen.

Lenovo tweaks design and powers up its excellent Legion 5 Pro gaming laptops

Lenovo has just unveiled a number of new, exciting laptops, including an updated Lenovo Legion gaming laptop decked out with the latest components.
AMD Epyc processor in a server.

Upcoming AMD Zen 4 Genoa pictured with up to 96 cores and DDR5 support

A leaked image shows what might be a working prototype of the upcoming AMD EPYC Genoa or Bergamo processor. We now know more about this ultra-powerful CPU.
Foldable laptop running Windows 10.

Laptops with foldable screens might finally become a reality in 2022

Intel has just announced the specifications of a new foldable display PC. The company revealed that the first foldable PCs will be arriving later this year.
New Acer Predator Orion 5000 desktop PC.

Redesigned Predator Orion desktops are sleeker and more powerful

Acer has just announced new gaming desktops during CES 2022, including the high-end Predator Orion 5000 and the mid-range Predator Orion 3000.
Nvidia's Jeff Fisher and Ali Kani.

How to watch Nvidia’s CES 2022 keynote today

Nvidia's CES 2022 keynote starts today at 8 a.m. PT, where it's expected to unveil new graphics cards.
Nvidia previews RTX 3090 Ti GPU at CES 2022.

Nvidia’s new GPUs include gaming monster RTX 3090 Ti and budget RTX 3050

Nvidia has just announced the release of two new graphics cards during CES 2022: The ultra-high-end RTX 3090 Ti and the budget RTX 3050.
Targus antibacterial light over a keyboard.

These new Targus gadgets make mobile computing safer and easier

Targus has just unveiled several new mobile computing accessories as part of CES 2022, including a smart backpack, a new docking station, and more.
Dr. Lisa Su presents the new AMD Zen 4 CPU.

AMD previews Ryzen 7000 Zen 4 processors with Halo Infinite tease

AMD has just announced the upcoming release of the next generation of processors, the AMD Ryzen 7000 series. The CPU was previewed in a demo during CES 2022.
Intel NUC mini computer.

Massive Intel Alder Lake CPU found inside next-gen NUC mini PC

A new leak suggests that Intel may be fitting a massive LGA1700 socket-based Alder Lake processor inside its compact computer, the Intel NUC.
New Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 monitor seen from the side and from behind.

Samsung’s Odyssey Neo G8 monitor has highest refresh rate of any 4K display

Samsung has just unveiled an amazing 4K gaming monitor during CES 2022 -- the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 with a 240Hz refresh rate.
Concept art of an Intel DG2 graphics card.

Intel Arc Alchemist graphics cards may be delayed until March

Intel's upcoming Arc Alchemist gaming graphics cards are nearing their launch. A new report indicates that the cards will be released in March 2022.