If you run slower, you sweat less. AMD probably thought about that at the time and decided to close a gap in the portfolio with the FX-8370E. But is the CPU itself really more efficient and what actually happens when you increase the clock a bit? There they were, 9 years ago: AMD’s three new FX models FX-8370, FX-8370E as well as FX-8320E [...]
With the Zen architecture, AMD has made a remarkable comeback in recent years, as CPUs on the Zen architecture are able to compete with, and in some cases even surpass, Intel's processors. AMD's Zen 5 processors are the next generation of CPUs and are sure to bring further improvements and innovations in the architecture and performance of [...]
A little fun fact beforehand: Xilence was one of the first brands from which I (Tim, not Igor) tested a cooler several years ago. At that time I was not yet “firmly” on the road at IgorsLab! With really very reasonable prices Xilence has made a name for itself, until today they hold the #1 spot of the cheapest AiO watercooling with [...]
It was recently announced that the motherboards with the AMD A620 chipset announced on Friday will not be able to use all of the chipset's features. This naturally makes the chipset look much worse than it actually is. The AMD A620 chipset has some rather arbitrary-seeming limitations implemented by AMD itself. However, motherboard [...]
As a passionate gamer and fan of post-apocalyptic scenarios, I was initially excited by the idea behind Naughty Dog’s “The Last of Us Part 1” and also bought the game myself, as I usually do by the way. This creates a little distance and you may judge a little differently, because it was your own money (and not too scarce). And [...]
DirectX 12 is a graphics API developed by Microsoft and used in Windows operating systems. An update for DirectX 12 allows the CPU and GPU to access the VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) simultaneously. VRAM is a special type of memory used for processing graphics and videos. Until now, only either the CPU or the GPU could access the VRAM, which [...]
The AI revolution has conquered and changed more and more areas of our daily lives in recent years. One of these areas is PC cooling, which is now being addressed with the new fanless Zero Wings AI fans from be quiet! has undergone an impressive transformation. These new fans are equipped with artificial intelligence that allows them to monitor [...]
UL, a leader in benchmarking and testing, today announced news. They have released a new functional test for AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution (FSR) upscaling technology. AMD FSR technology is an advanced method for improving image quality in video games. This is a type of upscaling technology that allows low-resolution games to be displayed on [...]
Yes, the Padman has struck again. Actually, I don’t repair third party cards, there’s just not enough time. But here I was gripped by ambition and I let myself be talked into it. Okay, so close your eyes and get through it. The package with the heat-sensitive Gainward GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Phoenix arrived with DHL and I was quite curious [...]
Our colleagues from WCCFTECH had already reported that the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD106-350 and RTX 4060 AD107-400 GPUs with a power consumption of up to 115W are to be released in May. It is expected that these cards will hit the market after the release of the RTX 4070, which is scheduled for release on April 13 this year. It is reported that the [...]
First and foremost, a warning to everyone not to replicate this. You will inevitably cause irreparable damage to your valuable CPU. The current version of the MSI Center allows for voltage and clock increases for the X3D CPU. Unfortunately, for those who are fully committed to experimenting here, we have sacrificed a CPU for the sake of science [...]
Developed by Naughty Dog and originally released by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2013 exclusively for the PlayStation 3, the action-adventure game, The Last of Us, has finally made its way to the PC. Officially titled “The Last of Us Part 1: Remastered,” the PC version brings the award-winning masterpiece to a new platform, allowing [...]
According to regulatory submissions of several upcoming custom-design RTX 4070 board models from MSI and GIGABYTE to the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) and Korea’s NRRA, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card is expected to come with a standard memory size of 12 GB when it launches in mid-April 2023. It is assumed that the card is [...]
If you’re looking for a case to build your PC, you’re literally overwhelmed by offers. You could spend days researching, only to still not really know in the end: does the case fit in the end, or not? At the beginning there is always the question about the form factor: ATX, mATX or maybe mini ITX? The next question is: RGB optics yes [...]
Recent filings show that the Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, is having difficulty obtaining certain documents from Microsoft and Activision. The FTC is a U.S. federal agency responsible for enforcing consumer protection and antitrust laws.The FTC’s difficulties in connection with the Microsoft-Activision merger are particularly evident in [...]
The be quiet! Dark Power 13 850W uses a high-end FSP platform that offers the highest efficiency, completely silent operation, and ATX v3.0 and PCIe 5.0 compatibility. The golden mean is tested today, because besides the 850-watt model, there is also the 750-watt variant and one with 1000 watts. Already the 850 watts are completely sufficient for [...]
Today we welcome another brand in the highly competitive market of AiO complete water coolers, as Sharkoon now also offers three models. I have often praised Sharkoon when it comes to peripherals, and you can read how the two models with 240mm radiators fared in my test in the following article. The last and larger model of the new triumvirate [...]
AMD released the processor programming reference for Zen 4 last month. The AMD Zen 4 (also known as AMD Family 19h Model 70h A0 or Phoenix Family) is the company’s latest processor family. In the programming reference, the company discloses important information about the features and functions of the new processors. An important [...]
At the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2023, Epic Games introduced a new tool called MetaHuman Creator in its State of Unreal keynote. With this tool, developers should be able to create their own MetaHumans and even animate them with an iPhone. MetaHuman Creator Tool is a software that allows developers to create and animate realistic looking [...]
Already 10 years ago there were discussions about marketing films, drivers and certifications. So none of this is new. And I admit it, the title was meant to be a little provocative at the time. But it also reflects very well what can happen to a tester very quickly and unintentionally when he gets caught between the fronts of two world views [...]
