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AMD patent details how FidelityFX Super Resolution may work

AMD’s latest patent gives yet another update on FidelityFX Super Resolution technology. The last official word about the release of this technology comes from AMD’s Scott Herkelman, who claimed it would come before year’s end. However, rumours are much more specific and optimistic, pointing to a release in June. The patent (via Beyond3D forum) is… Read more

Nvidia might announce the RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti at Computex

Yesterday, Nvidia confirmed that it would be holding its own keynote at Computex 2021, which will cover everything “from gaming to the enterprise data centre”. Interestingly, this keynote is happening on the 31st of May – the same date that recent leaks have pointed to for the RTX 3080 Ti reveal. As previously reported, the… Read more

First pre-built system featuring Intel Iris Xe DG1 graphics card spotted at retailer

The Intel Iris Xe DG1 graphics card has made a surprising appearance. A US retailer began listing a CyberPowerPC listing, which appears to be the very first system to feature Intel’s desktop graphics card. The system (via VideoCardz) is an entry-level gaming PC, priced at $750 and bundled with a keyboard and mouse. The main… Read more

AMD Ryzen 5000 “refreshed” processors won’t come with a performance bump

Following the rumour about an incoming refresh of the Ryzen 5000 series, AMD made a statement confirming its existence and detailing a bit more about them. Unfortunately, it won’t be the kind of refresh we hoped for, as it won’t bring any performance improvement. When Benchmark.pl asked AMD to comment on the rumour about the… Read more

Days Gone PC Performance Benchmark – 30 GPUs tested!

Today we are back with another extensive performance analysis, as we check out the recently-released Days Gone. As the latest formerly PlayStation-exclusive title to come to the PC, we test thirty graphics cards in this game to find out exactly what sort of GPU you need to play at maximum image quality settings. Has this… Read more

AMD may release Ryzen ‘Vermeer’ refreshed processors with 5GHz clock speeds

There’s a new rumour in town suggesting that AMD will refresh the Ryzen 5000 series with B2 stepping. Codenamed ‘Vermeer’, this Zen 3 refresh would pave the way for improved clock speeds up to 5GHz. The post shared by Patrick Schur includes two SKUs and the respective specifications and OPN codes. The first is a… Read more

AMD CEO Lisa Su Doesn’t Seem All That Worried About the Chip Shortage

Home News (Image credit: AMD) AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su doesn’t seem all that worried about the global chip shortage. In fact, she said in an interview with Bloomberg that this is just a “megacycle” the semiconductor industry has to go through. It’s the type of thing she says she has watched the industry go… Read more

Acer Swift 3X review: not quite swift enough

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Yep, this is a Swift. It has all the features that characterize Acer’s Swift line: a thin body, a lustrous Acer logo, a chassis so light it’s hard to believe you’re holding a laptop and not an… Read more

AMD’s Latest Patent Could be FidelityFX Super Resolution Blueprint

Home News (Image credit: YouTube) We might finally have an idea as to how AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) tech will work compared to Nvidia’s competing DLSS solution. eternity@Beyond3D (via VideoCardz) has uncovered the patent filing for AMD’s Gaming Super Resolution technology which shows details of how this specific tech is supposed to operate, and… Read more

HP’s Introduces its First 16.1-inch Omen Laptop, New Victus Brand

Home News HP is revitalizing its Omen gaming notebooks with a new 16.1-inch size, the latest processors and a new sub-brand called Victus. All of the laptops announced today are scheduled to release next month. The new laptop competing with the 16.1-inch display is the HP Omen 16, which is very close in size to… Read more

Asus’ new Zenbook 13 offers an OLED display for a previously unthinkable $800 price

If you told me you’d found an OLED laptop for just $800, I’d have warned you against refurbished computers and deep-discount closeout sales. The inky blackness and gorgeous colors of OLED have not come cheap. Dell charges a $300 premium just for the screen. And yet Asus’s new affordable OLED laptop defies those expectations. The… Read more

AMD Ryzen 5000 B2 Stepping CPUs Don’t Bring Any Benefits

Home News AMD Ryzen 5000 Processor (Image credit: AMD) Polish news outlet Benchmark.pl received a statement from AMD that sheds some light on the recent rumor of a Ryzen 5000 refresh. According to the AMD spokesperson, there is indeed a new stepping for Vermeer, but it’s less significant than we initially thought. Unlike Intel, AMD… Read more

Noctua Says Its Fanless CPU Cooler Is Coming ‘Very Soon,’ Shares Details

Home News (Image credit: Future/AnandTech) Noctua is primarily known for its highly efficient air coolers that offer high performance and are also surprisingly quiet. Yet, some customers want to have a PC that produces no noise at all and who prefer fanless cooling systems and cases. Bringing Noctua’s expertise to passive coolers has always been… Read more

Report Details Apple’s Next Processors for Laptops, Mac Pro

Home News (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple is preparing its next generation of MacBook Pros with more powerful in-house chips and is eyeing a replacement for its most powerful tower, the Mac Pro. The MacBook Pros will come in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes with MagSafe charging, more ports, and,… Read more

Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 Review: Team Red’s Blasting Off Again

Our Verdict The Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 is so good that it makes us wonder why Dell didn’t team up with AMD on a laptop sooner. For + Strong gaming performance + Excellent productivity performance + Unique chassis + Not too costly for it power Against – Internals run hot – Middling audio –… Read more