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ClockTuner for Ryzen (CTR) - an introduction, guide and download

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/29/2020 06:02 PM | 63 comment(s)

Who doesn't like free extra performance from that ZEN2 based proc of yours? 1USMUS is ready to share his new application, CTR aka ClockTuner for Ryzen. You can grab the software and try it out, however, we strongly advise you to read our guide first, to comprehend what is needed to get that extra free performance out of your ZEN2 based processor. Read the article here, you can download the application here.

GeForce RTX 3080 CTD Issues update #5 - we think it's fixed (and a bit of analysis)

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/29/2020 02:32 PM | 273 comment(s)

A few days ago we posted a news item in which we reported that some RTX 3080 owners experience issues. Games freeze or crash and returns to desktop. News is now building up on the actual (possible) root cause of it all. Read more

Review: GeForce RTX 3090 (FE) Founder edition

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/24/2020 03:16 PM | 159 comment(s)

It is time to review and benchmark the actual premium flagship graphics card, all hail the might that is the GeForce RTX 3090. Armed with a Shader core count that will make your eyebrows frown and a nauseating 24 GB of blazingly fast GDDR6X graphics memory. Read the review here.

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Download: Radeon Adrenalin Edition 20.9.2 drivers

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/29/2020 10:13 PM | 8 comment(s)

Download the all-new Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition 20.9.2. This release supports the launch of Star Wars: Squadrons, contains new Vulkan extension support and stability improvements for end-user issues. Download

MSI Statement Regarding Instability with GeForce RTX 30 Series Graphics Cards

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/29/2020 02:20 PM | 3 comment(s)

MSI as well now has released a press statement on the CTD issues, pointing to the latest NVIDIA driver as a solution to tackle the CTD intricacies. But there's more to read up on. Read more

Gigabyte Releases Statement Regarding the SP-CAP and MLCC Capacitor on GeForce RTX 3080

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/29/2020 12:52 PM | 13 comment(s)

Gigabyte is the first to offer an extensive press-release on the aforementioned CTD issues. With this statement they hope to clarify a thing or two, they deny the root issue to be POSCAP and MLCC related. Basically, they claim that the boards are meeting the speciations set by NVIDIA. Read more

TechN presents high-end CPU water coolers for AMD AM4, Intel LGA 1200 and 2066

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/29/2020 10:01 AM | 3 comment(s)

TechN unveils the most powerful CPU water coolers for three platforms at once. AMD’s AM4 sockets and the Intel sockets LGA 1200 and 2066 will each receive their own high-end water block with the most advanced cooling technology and sophisticated manufacturing. Read more

AMD CEO Lisa Su Says Zen 3-Based Ryzen 5000 Will Feature new heights Performance

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/29/2020 08:46 AM | 65 comment(s)

We're only two weeks away from the Ryzen 5000 series processors announcements, yes 5000 aka ZEN3. AMD published a video in which Lisa Su, CEO of the company, promises that we will see a record performance in the next series. Read more

Manufacturers on RTX 3080 CTD issues, Inno3D Offers a Shocking Response

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/29/2020 08:19 AM | 32 comment(s)

Opposed to hastily posting semi-response of board partners on the CAP - MLCC issues we yesterday started collecting the responses that are of a more formal tone. First off, we reached out to the NVIDIA yesterday and aside from the driver update and one comment in their forums, it is just wicked to see that NVIDIA has not sent out a press-release on this topic. Read more

SilverStone IceGem 240P all-in-one water cooling goes bling

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/29/2020 07:56 AM | 0 comment(s)

Meet the all-in-one water cooling unit "IceGem 240P" from SilverStone, it uses a large heat receiving base that covers the heat spreader of even a Ryzen Threadripper. Read more

GeForce RTX 3080 VISION OC 10G from Gigabyte has silver design and triple fan cooler

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/29/2020 07:52 AM | 3 comment(s)

From Gigabyte's "VISION" series for creators, a GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card equipped with a silver-colored triple-fan cooler "WINDFORCE 3X" has surfaced online. Read more

Lenovo Announces ThinkPad X1 Fold with foldable organic display

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/29/2020 07:49 AM | 2 comment(s)

Look this it as a portable foldable PC? Yeah the ThinkPad X1 Fold equipped is with a foldable organic EL display, and that does make it rather unique. And no, that's not a smartphone. Read more

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By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/29/2020 07:38 AM | 0 comment(s)

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Download: NVIDIA GeForce 456.55 WHQL drivers

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/28/2020 03:15 PM | 70 comment(s)

Download GeForce 452.55 WHQL drivers, these drivers provide support provides support for NVIDIA Reflex in the blockbuster titles, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone, as well as offers the best experience in Star Wars: Squadrons. The new Game Ready Driver also improves stability in certain games on RTX 30 Series GPUs. Download

Review: HP S750 SSD 1TB

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/28/2020 11:56 AM | 5 comment(s)

We test a new HP S750 SSD series, the rather properly volume sized 1024 GB (1 TB), model which we will review. The S750 series offers a compete range of good performing storage products, yet price-competitive at mainstream to high-end class SATA3 performance. Read the review right here.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launches after RTX 3070

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/28/2020 09:14 AM | 23 comment(s)

Correct, Ti, and not plain 3060. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has been confirmed by two sources. There is currently no confirmation on the release date of the RTX 3060 no-Ti. Read more

Lian Li LANCOOL 215 is a mid tower with two huge 200mm large-diameter ARGB fans

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/28/2020 08:48 AM | 1 comment(s)

Lian Li Industrial announced a new front mesh middle tower PC case called LANCOOL 215 equipped with two 200mm large-diameter addressable RGB fans. Read more

Gigabyte Outs A Duo of new Mini-ITX motherboard A520I AC motherboards

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/28/2020 08:45 AM | 0 comment(s)

And with A520, these should not be expensive. Meet the A520I AC and A520M S2H. Two motherboard models that use the AMD A520 chipset have been released. Sales will start on October 2nd (Friday). Read more

ENERMAX launches a new 80 PLUS Bronze certificated PSU-CYBERBRON

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/28/2020 08:40 AM | 1 comment(s)

Nono, not Cybertron as that would be a trademark issue ;) Enermax recently launched an entry-level power supply unit (PSU)-CYBERBRON, available in 500-700 watt models. CYBERBRON features 80PLUS Bronze certificated and non-modular low-profile black flat cables which makes cable installation an easy task while powering the system at an advantageous voltage. Read more

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announces New 22FDX+ Platform

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/28/2020 08:32 AM | 7 comment(s)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES announced at its conference the next generation of its FDXTM platform, 22FDX+, to meet the ever-growing need for higher performance and low power requirements of connected devices. Read more

Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness CG series coming to Netflix

By Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/28/2020 08:29 AM | 5 comment(s)

Capcom has announced Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, the Resident Evil franchise's first CG drama series. It will stream via Netflix in 2021. Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness is based around the stories of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, and "adds suspense into dynamic action scenes" to "reveal a Resident Evil world unlike anything seen before.". It is executive produced by Hiroyuki Kobayashi (Capcom), produced by TMS Entertainment, and animated by full 3D animation studio Quebico, which worked on the 2017-released Resident Evil: Vendetta.