I’m sure I don’t need to describe a router any further, because everyone knows that the Internet doesn’t just come out of the wall socket, but also needs to be distributed throughout the home in a manner that is as latency-free and high-bandwidth as possible. Since Wi-Fi 6E now enables real tri-band routers that can generate a [...]
The 12-core Ryzen 9 7900X3D is one of the three planned Zen4 desktop CPUs with integrated 3D V-cache. The processors each have an additional memory chip with 64 MB of extra cache, which should provide a noticeable boost during certain workloads, including games. The processor was just found in the Ashes of the Singularity benchmark database, where [...]
This is the third generation of the AORUS Gaming Box, following the RTX 20 and RTX 30 models released in recent years. The next-gen box is said to be equipped with NVIDIA’s flagship RTX 4090 graphics, and that’s not a mobile variant, but the actual desktop GPU. Whether it would not have made more sense to focus on smaller Ada cards is [...]
Notebookcheck recently acquired the new ASUS TUF Gaming A16 notebook, which is equipped with AMD’s latest Radeon RX 7600S “RDNA 3” GPU. This is one of the first RDNA 3 GPUs for the notebook segment. The AMD Radeon RX 7600S uses the Navi 33 GPU die, which is based on the RDNA 3 graphics architecture. The graphics unit has 28 [...]
The AYANEO 2 and AYANEO GEEK handheld consoles are equipped with the Ryzen 7 6800U APU with Zen3+ and RDNA2 architecture. This powerful low-power processor was a trigger for the growing popularity of such products, and the upcoming Ryzen 7040 series should be just as interesting. And now there are unexpected problems. A new driver for its Radeon [...]
With many enthusiasts looking for potent power supplies after the launch of NVIDIA’s top-of-the-line ADA models and the tiresome wrangling over the 12VHPWR connector, be quiet! offers a somewhat cheaper power supply with the Pure Power 11 FM 1000W, which could be a serious alternative for many owners of a GeForce RTX 4090 or RTX 4080 with a [...]
Let’s first look back: Intel’s nevertheless very successful HEDT line ended in 2019 with the Core X series, almost 3 years ago. Since then, the company has launched three complete generations of mobile and desktop CPUs, but completely ignored the HEDT platform. In the meantime, the Core desktop chips of the 13th generation offer a high [...]
The cross-platform Geekbench benchmark can be used on Windows, Linux, macOS and Android operating systems. In the latest release, existing workloads have been updated and new workloads have been added that simulate the everyday use of modern devices (e.g., video conferencing or social media interactions). The updated software uses higher-quality [...]
Samsung’s high-end 980 Pro and 990 Pro SSDs have been affected by rapidly decreasing quality issues lately. The company already released a firmware update for its 980 Pro SSDs some time ago and has now provided a similar solution for its latest flagship storage solution. Samsung initially declined warranties and RMA for its 980/990 Pro [...]
After we had a whole series of large air coolers on the testbench, including the almost gigantic be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4, let’s look at the other extreme today. Whether this small cooler and its 92mm fan can tame a Ryzen 9 – and under which conditions – you can find out in the following article. Packaging and scope of delivery [...]
NVIDIA DLAA (Deep Learning Antialiasing) is basically DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) without the upscaling part. This algorithm enhances the details in each image in the same way as traditional antialiasing techniques, only with the power of AI. DLAA technology improves the picture quality of games that already run excellently on the existing [...]
The team at MEGAsizeGPU has just released the very first image of NVIDIA’s AD104-250 GPU. This GPU is known to be used by the upcoming GeForce RTX 4070 desktop card, which is expected to launch in 2 months. It is a so-called QS (Qualified Sample) from calendar week 48 in 2022, which therefore already dates back some time and has already been [...]
Why there haven’t been any RAM tests from me/us for a while, why we won’t have any gaming benchmarks in our RAM tests and how we want to test RAM kits for their real differences in the future, you’ll learn in the following piece. In addition, this should serve as a basic article, which will be linked accordingly in upcoming [...]
If you opened the home page this morning, you may have noticed the moderate changes we’ve made to the page layout. The English language page has now also been adapted 1:1. Well, almost. A few construction sites are still open, also concerning the still pending implementation of our new fan database. But good things come to those who wait [...]
I rarely test any smartphones, unless it is for personal use. The Doogee V30 presented today is ultimately the upgrade to the already tested Doogee S89 Pro and has to compete with the Hotwav Cyber 7 again. Both smartphones are privately owned (by my children) and I have already written about the background and the sense or nonsense of smartphones [...]
The Predator BiFrost A770 is a unique custom build from the Acer team that just entered the DIY market with their first Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs. This special edition Acer model is actually one of the few A770s to offer 16GB of VRAM, a feature that comes standard on Intel’s own Limited Edition (reference design). The Predator model features [...]
Der8auer visited Intel labs where the company’s current and upcoming processors are tested. In doing so, he explains the structure of the Intel reference platform used for testing and the capabilities these motherboards offer Intel engineers. Most of these features are not available to users (and never will be). Der8auer shows Intel’s [...]
The problem that low-end SKUs are outshone by flagship SKUs at similar power consumption above a certain range because they have more power reserves is generally known and documented. This became a real issue two GeForce generations ago, forcing NVIDIA and laptop manufacturers to disclose more information about the TBP (Total Board Power) of each [...]
This is the first update for the NVIDIA SDK since version 2.4.0 was released in March 2022. It includes some new features and an updated guide for developers who want to enable DLSS in their games. The NVIDIA DLSS development team has provided new samples for Linux and Windows applications, as well as a new precompiled DLSS library that can now be [...]
It is no secret that cards with power dissipations below the 100-watt limit can already be cooled well passively. If you then move close to the 50 watt limit, things get really interesting. No matter if in a free setup or in a tight case, this small amount of waste heat should actually be manageable with aplomb. That’s exactly what I wrote [...]
