AMD’s 16-core Ryzen CPU may have been held up by lower-than-advertised speed
The AMD Ryzen 3950X may not have been delayed due to supply problems, but because it wasn't hitting its rated clock speeds, according to a new rumor. The CPU was supposed to hit 4.7GHz on one of its 16-cores in ideal scenarios, but the latest reports suggest it just hasn't been possible to meet that expectation.
Even Cascade Lake X won’t save Intel from AMD’s Threadripper 3000 CPUs
Intel's upcoming 10th-generation refresh of its HEDT line, currently known as Cascade Lake, isn't far away and it should be the most powerful high-end chips Intel's ever made. But they won't be enough if early benchmarks are to be believed. Threadripper 3000 chips are better at just about everything.
Here’s why crusty, old CRT monitors are still better than modern gaming displays
CRT monitors can still be great for modern gaming and even look and perform better than their modern LCD counterparts. They are big, bulky, and in some cases expensive, but the results are spectacular. With no input lag, no native resolution, and no motion resolution drops, they can look great even in modern games.
Here’s why a Surface Laptop 3 launch with Ryzen is exactly the win AMD needs
AMD CPUs may be an option in Microsoft's Surface Laptop 3. If that turns out to be true, it would be a major win for AMD which desperately needs to improve its mindshare and marketshare in the mobile space. Before a Zen 2 APU launch in 2020, AMD can lay the groundwork with its competitive Ryzen 3000 mobile chips.
In the battle between AMD and Intel, which processors are more secure?
The horse-race between AMD and Intel is fun to follow, but when it comes to security, there’s far more at stake than framerates in games. Speculative execution exploits like Spectre and its variants are still as scary as ever. But which processor company is less impacted by its effects? Is there a safer option?
Asus Chakram gaming mouse hands-on review
Joysticks might be the odd-one out in typical gaming controllers, but not with the Asus Chakram. It's a gaming mouse with a dual-axis joystick built into it, and it's a bizarre little rodent that few will find perfect for them. But for those that do, it could be a great addition to their gaming arsenal.
XPG Headshot 4D printed gaming mouse hands-on review
XPG wants to make custom gaming mice for everyone. Its new Headshot mouse can be 3D printed using scans of your hand and grip type, making a mouse that should fit you better than any that came before. When combined with a high-end Pixart sensor and Omron switches, this could be the last mouse you ever need.
Lenovo Yoga C940 hands-on review
Lenovo's Yoga C940 might sport a new, 10th-generation Ice Lake CPU in its 14-inch model, but it's small quality of life improvements that better define this new generation 2-in-1. Better audio, a redesigned hinge, Intel Athena certification, and a small bump to help you open the lid, all make it just that bit better.
Asus ProArt StudioBook One hands-on review
Asus has broken new ground with its ProArt StudioBook One. It packs a fullsize Nvidia Quadro RTX6000 in its lid, making it the most graphically powerful laptop ever made. It's more powerful than most high-end desktops. To keep that and its Core i9 CPU cool, it has a unique cooling solution too.
Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro X hands-on review
The Asus ProArt StudioBook range targets an entirely new sector of the market: creative professionals. While big power is great for those who need to render and compute, extra functionality is also a boon. That's where the StudioBook Pro X offers some exciting potential, with a second screen in the touchpad.
AMD makes splash in GPU market by pullling off feat for first time in 5 years
AMD has sold more graphics card than Nvidia for the first time in five years, suggesting that its RX 5700 cards have been more popular than many might have expected. It's not ready to beat out Intel's onboard graphics sales yet, but AMD may be set to reverse a five-year trend of third-place finishes.
Intel’s in big trouble — AMD’s Threadripper 3000 crushes it in leaked test
Some leaked Geekbench tests results suggest AMD is on to a real winner with its next-generation Threadripper CPUs. An unnamed Sharktooth chip with 32 cores and a clock speed in excess of 4.1GHz, has delivered a multi-core score that's nearly double that of its 2990WX Threadripper predecessor.
Visually stunning HP Omen X 27 HDR TN display closes color gap with IPS monitors
HP's new Omen X 27 high-speed gaming display is amazingly fast, with a 240Hz refresh rate and a 1ms overdrive response time. But that's not all. Thanks to HDR support and a strong dynamic contrast ratio, its color range is broader than most TN panels, offering gorgeous looks as well as speed.
Stuck in ELO hell? HP’s A.I. coach wants to help Omen owners become better gamers
HP has updated its Omen Command Center with an exciting new feature: A.I. coaching that uses machine learning to help make you better at every facet of your game. Combining this with its existing game library collections and system monitoring features, the Command Center is becoming a broad, versatile app.
AMD Ryzen and Nvidia GTX join forces in HP Pavilion laptops and desktops
HP has managed to get AMD and Nvidia to play nice in its new gaming desktop and laptop in the Pavilion range. These systems pack new, high-end AMD CPUs and Nvidia graphics to offer capable gaming performance at a reasonable price. There's also advanced cooling and new chassis designs to enjoy.
Have big hands? The Corsair Night Sword RGB is the gaming mouse for you
Corsair's gaming mice range is broad and deep, with some fun names among them. The Night Sword RGB is one such mouse, which offers a comfortable right-handed feel with plenty of physical and software options. It's better for those with bigger hands, but grip type is no obstacle to a solid gaming experience.
AMD graphics developers are calling their next card the Nvidia Killer
AMD's next-generation, RDNA-based graphics cards are slated for a 2020 release, and according to sources close to the matter, AMD is very confident about them. Reportedly, some staffers have started calling the new cards "Nvidia Killers," suggesting that the graphics market in 2020 is going to be very exciting.
Spectre looms again as another exploit leaves Intel CPUs vulnerable
Intel CPUs have once again required a software patch from operating system developers due to a speculative execution exploit. These bugs have plagued Intel CPUs for years, requiring fixes that can lead to performance degradation by several percentage points in a number of different software scenarios.
The Corsair M55 RGB Pro Ambidextrous is lightweight and fast, but too sensitive
Corsair makes some of the world's best PC products, from keyboards to memory and mice. The latest one our test bench is the M55 Pro RGB, a lightweight, highly-sensitive ambidextrous mouse with impressive features like RGB lighting and solid back-end software support for such an affordable rodent.
The Logitech G502 Lightspeed doesn’t need wires for high-performance gaming
Logitech makes some of the most beloved gaming mice the world over, but even its wireless mice aren't as trusted by gamers. That should all change with the G502 Lightspeed, which is not only faster than some wired mice, but it stays charged forever thanks to the clever integration of a wireless charge mat.
Amazon Prime Day slashes prices on AMD Ryzen 7 and Intel Core i7 CPU systems
AMD and Intel have some amazing deals at this year's Amazon Prime Day sale, including their top-tier Ryzen 7 and Core i7 processors. Whether you're buying an individual CPU or a gaming desktop or laptop with one inside, here are the best deals we could find on the red and blue teams' best chips.
Will the Surface Pro 7 ditch Intel chips for Qualcomm’s 5G support?
Microsoft may switch from Intel to Qualcomm or AMD for its next-generation Surface Pro device, according to new rumors. If Microsoft did go with Qualcomm and its Snapdragon SoC chips, we could be looking at a Surface Pro that launches with 5G cellular connectivity right out of the gate.
AMD confirms Radeon RX 5700 pre-launch price drop to take on rival Nvidia
AMD's upcoming RX 5700 and 5700 XT graphics cards are getting a price cut ahead of their launch on July 7, making them much more competitive with Nvidia's existing RTX cards, as well as the newly debuted Super RTX cards. This begs the question, was this planned all along, or just a reactive cut?
Did Nvidia’s Super RTX graphics cards ruin AMD’s RX 5700 launch?
The new Nvidia Super RTX graphics cards may perform only as well as what we hoped the original RTX cards would, but better late than never. And better they compete with AMD now than later, because the RX 5700 cards are just days away and Nvidia's new launch may have scuttled it before it even left the dock.
RAM has never been cheaper, but are the historic prices here to stay?
Is it time to upgrade your PC's memory? DDR4 is cheaper today than it's ever been, whether you're buying an 8GB entry-level kit, or 32GB of high-end, RGB, performance sticks. But just a year ago prices were almost three times as high. So, why is the price so low and is it set to stay that way for long?
PCI Express 6.0 is coming in 2021, and it’s already overkill
The next, next iteration of PCI Express slot technology will be finalized in 2021 and it will double the bandwidth again over PCI Express 5.0, which is itself a doubling of 4.0's bandwidth. This isn't going to offer much for graphics cards, but it could usher in a new age of incredibly fast SSDs.
Facebook’s crypto isn’t a new Bitcoin, it’s Disney Dollars for a new world order
Facebook's new cryptocurrency ambitions might prove popular, but it won't pull in many existing cryptocurrency fans. The famously decentralized medium hasn't shown much love for more controlled alternatives, and Libra could be the latest attempt to legitimize the prototypically uncontrolled crypto space.
AMD’s Ryzen one-two punch will end with a 64-core Threadripper in 2019
The third generation of AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs may arrive before the end of the year, with the latest rumor suggesting the most powerful of them could have as many as 64 cores and 128 threads. If combined with AMD's powerful new Zen 2 architecture, such a chip would easily dominate the Intel competition.
Nvidia’s Super GPUs look powerful but could make its lineup a confusing mess
Nvidia has a new range of Super graphics cards waiting in the wings, if new rumor leaks are to be believed. It could be set to refresh the entire product stack, but retain initial RTX cards in the market, making for a lot of GPUs that aren't particularly distinct from one another, despite shuffled pricing.