Twitch published a blog post today with the relatively anodyne title “Music-Related Copyright Claims and Twitch.” What was in it, however, was anything but. The post explained exactly why streamers received that strange email notifying them that Twitch had deleted some of their clips and VODs, and it gave creators an update on what tools they can expect to see from the company in the future.
The bottom line? Twitch was unprepared for a sudden onslaught of copyright takedown notices from the music industry that started back in May. “Until May of this year, streamers received fewer than 50 music-related DMCA notifications each year on Twitch. Beginning in May, however, representatives for the major record labels started sending thousands of DMCA notifications each week that targeted creators’ archives, mostly for snippets of tracks in years-old Clips,” it wrote. (Emphasis Twitch’s.) “We continue to receive large batches of notifications, and we don’t expect that to slow down.”
Twitch confirmed that it had decided to simply remove the targeted clips — because that’s what’s required by law — and also paused copyright strikes for the three days after that email was sent to creators in October. The company also apologized for only giving creators a mass-deletion tool for clips. “We could have developed more sophisticated, user-friendly tools awhile ago. That we didn’t is on us,” it wrote. “And we could have provided creators with a longer time period to address their VOD and Clip libraries – that was a miss as well. We’re truly sorry for these mistakes, and we’ll do better.”
Twitch also said that it was working on new tools to help streamers who have been hit with a copyright infringement notification. These include expanding the use of their technology that detects copyrighted audio and “more granular ways to manage your archive.” The company also promised more control over what audio ends up in VODs — and it pointed to its new tool, Soundtrack, which allows streamers to play licensed music in streams without that music appearing in recorded content. Last, the company said it needed to give streamers the ability to review which pieces of content were infringing to help them more easily file a counter-notification.
These are steps in the right direction. But it’s a little galling that Twitch didn’t have them implemented in the first place.
A few days ago we published a review of the hardware part of the Sony PlayStation 5 console. We mainly praised the low temperatures under load (except for the bottom of the device noticeably warms up) and a very good work culture of the equipment. This one is incomparably better compared to PlayStation 4 and (especially) PlayStation 4 Pro. On the eve of the official premiere at, among others American and Japanese market, we discuss in detail issues related to the new console UI interface, support for multimedia applications and issues related to the built-in Ultra HD Blu-ray drive. I was particularly interested in the quality of popular VOD applications, as well as the culture of the optical drive. It is good in this respect, but it could be even better.
In today’s material, we take a detailed look at the system interface, the most interesting functionalities, multimedia applications and the Ultra HD Blu disc player. ray.
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This time, however, I will start with the Ultra HD Blu-ray drive, which is new to the PlayStation 5. Both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 had Blu-ray drives that could read discs up to 43 GB In the case of the new console, support has been extended to Ultra HD Blu-ray media: BD – 66 and BD – 100. I was curious how he would do and the drive in the PS5, the more so since consoles have not yet had a great work culture while watching movies. Fortunately, the PlayStation 5 actually has an extremely quiet drive, but only from the moment all the content is loaded. For the heaviest BDs – 66 need about 10 minutes from the moment the CD is placed in the reader for the software to run through the entire material. You have to prepare for it and be aware of it if you want to watch movies from such CDs. In the first minutes, the reader volume reaches close 43 decibels and this is the only time the console is noticeably louder. After this time, the drive becomes inaudible and the volume drops to about 31 decibels (a constantly running fan is heard).
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We can control the player using the DualSense controller, but I wouldn’t say that the pad is a perfect replacement for a traditional remote. It’s not bad, but it takes a while to get your bearings. which buttons are responsible for what. A much better solution will be to obtain a dedicated accessory in the form of a multimedia remote control, with which we will be much easier to maneuver around the options in the UHD Blu-ray player. I also confirm that PlayStation 5 supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS: X in Blu-ra movies y and Ultra HD Blu-ray. However, there is a small detail. In the default setting, spatial audio is disabled. The fastest way to change it is from the settings in the player. After entering the Audio Format section, you will notice that Linear PCM is enabled by default. To activate Dolby Atmos and / or DTS: X, change the format to Bitstream. Regarding the video aspects, unfortunately the PlayStation 5 player does not support Dolby Vision or HDR +. For 4K movies, therefore, only the base HDR remains . At the moment, there is no information about a potential software update that would add functionality. However, I evaluate the drive itself positively, mainly thanks to the great work culture after loading all the data from the disc. In this respect, it beats the Xbox One X console. Finally, we can enjoy support for 4K Blu-ray discs with a capacity of up to 100 GB, so the PS5 could become quite Nice alternative to standalone Ultra HD Blu-ray disc players.
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The above-mentioned remote control has dedicated buttons corresponding to Disney +, Netflix, Spotify and YouTube. Currently Disney + is not still available in Poland, so the corresponding application on the console is also not available But we will find Amazon Prime Video, Twitch or Apple TV. I am very pleased with the presence of the latter application in particular. The introduction of Apple TV to the new generation consoles will make it much more common. It is worth getting to know it better, if only because of the very rich movie store. in 4K quality – often these are productions that we have never seen on physical media, especially with the Polish language version. Low prices for films are another advantage, and in addition, various types of promotions are often held in the store. Apple TV also includes Apple TV + with original series and movies. Support for 4K and HDR resolutions is available 10. Again, however, we will experience neither Dolby Vision nor Dolby Atmos. Sony obviously has a problem with Dolby technologies, because Atmos will not be found in any VOD application. It is not offered on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, and it will also not be available on Disney + when the service finally hits the Polish market. We have to be content with the usual Dolby Digital 5.1 format with bandwidth 640 KB / sec.
The very appearance of the interface with applications is very nice for Here you will find tiles with the appropriate programs, which we need to download first to be able to run them later. The applications themselves inside do not differ from what we know from, for example, Smart TVs or dedicated TV adapters. In the case of Netflix, Prime Video or YouTube, we can count on support for 4K and HDR resolutions Dolby Vision, just like Dolby Atmos, however, is nowhere to be found.
I will also pause for the console interface for a moment. At first glance, it looks like a more refined version of the UI, already known from PlayStation 4. It is aesthetically pleasing, but at times I get the impression that it is a bit too overcomplicated. In the case of PS5, we have to press the “PS” button on the DualSense controller each time and only then the same options will appear at the bottom of the screen. We can check the latest notifications, game download status, friends list, sound settings sound and microphone or quick shutdown of the console. Of course, we can get used to it quickly, but I must admit that the number of these hidden options at first seems overwhelming. A big advantage, however, is the very fast interface work. Moving between options is extremely smooth. Nothing gets stuck or muddy.
An additional advantage of the new interface is its coupling with the PlayStation Store. In its predecessor, the store was a separate part and each time entering it took a bit of time to load. The store interface itself was also not the most transparent. In the case of PlayStation 5, the store is an integral part of the system. This makes the store basically like another application. Launching is incredibly fast. and the refreshed interface is definitely eye-catching general sections, e.g. news or promotions. There is a separate category for subscriptions, where we can learn everything about the PlayStation Plus service and PlayStation Plus Collection (access to the most popular PS4 games as part of the PS Plus subscription).
In our photo gallery we present more news from the Sony PlayStation 5 console system. An option that fell to me to your liking it is a quick transfer of data from PS4 to PS5. We do not need a flash drive for this, but a network connection of both consoles on the same WiFi network is enough. After connecting PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 and entering the appropriate setting, we can quickly transfer both save from PS4 games as well as all multimedia materials (screenshots, video clips). Another feature that I liked is general settings for all games. We can choose the level of difficulty, limitations in revealing spoilers from games or the overall image quality (the choice between better fluidity and greater detail of the graphics). This option is very nice especially for people who would like to set individual game elements once and have them saved for all upcoming titles. There is also support for the mouse and keyboard, although here a lot also depends on the game developers whether they want to implement the possibility of using these peripherals. The console also allows you to change the default settings for the DualSense controller. We can decide, for example, on a lower vibration intensity or the effect of adaptive triggers. The lower the degree, the less we will feel them during games. The DualSense will then lose much of its unique experience, but will also be able to run longer on battery power.
There is also one change that I did not like: the ability to copy game save files on the PS5 console. In the case of PS4, we could have them easily keep them even on a flash drive. In the new device we can only store them in the cloud, there will be no other method of access to them. By default, of course, they are saved in a given console, but we will not transfer them locally. In turn, to be able to store them in the cloud, it is necessary PlayStation Plus subscription Officially, the manufacturer retains the line of defense that it is related to increasing data security. In my opinion, however, this looks like another limitation to what we had seamless access to on PlayStation 4.
Of the other disadvantages of PlayStation 5 that we have encountered so far, there is the issue of incomplete support for HDMI 2.1 and screens with resolution 1440 p. We do not know how it will be Variable Refresh Rate and Auto Low Latency Mode look like Variable Refresh Rate and Auto Low Latency Mode In the case of monitors, Sony is currently investigating the issue and if user interest is high enough, there is a chance that native resolution support will be positive 1440 p. It is a pity that Sony once again closes on solutions that have been available from competitors for a long time. After these few weeks of testing, PlayStation 5 appears to be a good successor to its predecessor. Keep in mind, however, that in several places the equipment appears to be artificially limited again. No support for Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos in VOD applications and games, initially blocked M.2 connector for an additional disk, no support for 1440 p or the mentioned HDMI 2.1 functions are the most serious complaints I have today to the console. Most of this will certainly be fixed in the next system updates, but some disgust at the premiere remains.
Words like “esports” and “streaming” can trigger really lively discussions. Reason? A lot of people still don’t understand that “clicking a computer” can be a sport too, and “watching someone play computer games” can be as interesting as watching a soccer match on TV. However, how many opponents, so many supporters. No wonder that there were and are many streaming platforms on the web that make it possible to broadcast the image from the game to a wider audience. One of the oldest and most popular sites of this type is certainly Twitch.tv, which was launched in 2011. However, it seems that the platform has decided to start a fight with users of ad-blocking plug-ins.
Of course, as you can easily guess, fighting ad blockers is like fighting windmills – there are already solutions to this “problem” on the network.
Over the past few days, more reports from people who have problems with the Twitch.tv streaming platform have been appearing on the web. They are presented from the viewer’s, not the streamer’s perspective. The first signals appeared on Reddit , but other people’s voices are gradually pouring out on forums, Facebook or platforms such as 9GAG. What is it? the machine is lowered to 480 p, instead of the standard 720 p or 1080 p. Moreover, the option in the menu to manually change the image to a higher resolution disappears. the picture looks much worse.
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Surprisingly, the fight against ad-blockers seems to be very selective. A lot of Twitch.tv users don’t have this problem. While checking the topic, I was limited only on one of the three computers. Of course, as you can guess, fighting ad blockers is like fighting windmills – there are already solutions to this “problem” online. From such demanding work of the user in the form of installing an additional browser plug (unfortunately, the script for uBlock Origin is not enough), to very simple – just use external sites that mediate image transfer from Twitch, such as multitwitch.tv or multistre.am. Finally, the question is whether what Twitch.tv is doing makes sense? Well, everyone has to answer it for himself. Neither extreme is good – neither the excess of advertising, nor the blocking of everything on the websites whose content we regularly use. In my opinion, however, the path taken by the streaming platform will not ensure their success.
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Since the creation of the modern internet, one of the main ways which websites have managed to monetise their content is through the inclusion of advertising. While this can take many different forms, some can be more egregious than others. This led to the creation of ad blocking software. While some websites have not taken action against these measures, Twitch now appears to be limiting streaming resolutions to 480p for those with an active ad blocker.
As reported by Reddit user ‘rslee1247,’ activating the popular uBlock Origin while watching Twitch streams limits the content viewed from a maximum of 1080p60 to just 480p. This action on Twitch’s part has since been corroborated by other users of the software, seemingly making this more than an odd glitch.
While other websites have introduced countermeasures for ad blockers – such as completely limiting access, or merely requesting that the site be whitelisted – the implementation by Twitch is a unique one.
Though the relationship between ads and ad blockers exists within a morally grey space, the live streaming website has received criticism in the past for its particular implementation of ads, most recently of which included the addition of mid-stream adverts.
Though users have already found a workaround for Twitch’s adblock countermeasure, it’ll be interesting to see whether the company officially announces its intentions with this ‘feature’, or whether they will roll it back.
KitGuru says: Do you use an ad blocker? What do you think of Twitch’s actions? Are they going about it the right way in your opinion? Let us know down below.
Microsoft’s new generation of consoles, the Xbox Series, builds on the Xbox One series and can in turn be used as a streaming client for commercial music and video services and – in the case of the Xbox Series X – as Blu-ray and UHD -Blu-ray player use.
In the past few days, lists had already appeared in the US media stating which streaming services should be launched will be usable on the Xbox Series. However, some of them are limited to the US market.
As of today, the German series consoles will launch for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney +, Sky Ticket, Zattoo, DAZN, Eurosport, Spotify , Deezer, YouTube, Vimeo and Twitch apps are available. There are also apps for a range of services related to US sports (NBA, MLB, NHL). At the 10. According to US media reports, Apple TV + will be added in November.
We can already confirm that Netflix and Disney + in 4K with increased contrast range in the formats Dolby Vision or HDR 10 and stream it to the new consoles with 3D sound in Dolby Atmos format. At Amazon Prime, there are currently still problems with HDR on a test device, but Microsoft is already working on a solution.
“No Dolby Vision for physical media” fans of the Ultra HD Blu-ray had hoped that with the new generation of consoles, Microsoft would finally support Dolby Vision when playing 4K discs. This is currently not the case on the Xbox Series X, however. Upon request, Microsoft issued the following statement:
” Xbox Series X | S support Dolby Vision for streaming applications at launch and are off Spring 2021 the first consoles to offer Dolby Vision for video games. Xbox Series X supports UHD Blu-Ray media and game discs – Dolby Vision for physical media is not supported. ”
It is worth noting that Microsoft is correct in its opinion on supporting Dolby Vision for physical media categorically denied. In contrast to video games with Dolby Vision, the company does not give any outlook that this situation will change in the future.
“Everything was better in the past” is something frustrated by the present like to hear. You often hear this phrase when it comes to photography. The charm of analog photography is often invoked. It is correct: Analog photography has not been swept away by digital photography and is still cultivated by some people and companies – and in some cases brought closer to a very young target group with new products.
In a new heiseshow we would like to discuss where analog photography can be found today. Who uses it and how can one find access to analog photography? What forms are there – and with which cameras or product systems does this technology still occur? And where does the analog flow into the digital again? How can digital photographers rely on analog technology?
These and many other questions – including the audience – will be answered by Kristina Beer (@bee_k_bee) and Martin Holland (@fingolas) with Sophia Zimmermann and Peter Nonhoff-Arps from Discuss c’t photography in a new episode of the #heiseshow.
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While you can buy one of the best gaming PCs and resolve your dilemma about whether to buy or build a PC that way, putting together your own system is less expensive and more rewarding. When you build a system yourself, you get total control of everything from the exact make and model of motherboard to aesthetics of the chassis and how many RGB fans you want.
Depending on what type of computer you create, you may also be saving a few hundred dollars over the cost of buying a prebuilt system. To help you assemble the best PC build for gaming or productivity on your budget, we’ve created a set of recommended parts lists below, organized by total price.
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However, before we get to our recommendations, we have to talk about the state of the market right now and why this is a terrible time to buy a high-end graphics card and a very difficult time to build a high-end gaming PC. At the moment, Nvidia’s new RTX 3080, 3070 and 3090 cards are top-of-the-line, but nearly impossible to get (see how and where to buy an RTX 3080, 3090 or 3070 card for your best chance). And AMD’s new Radeon RX 6000 series cards won’t be out until later this month and, at that time, could also sell out quickly.
So, while we will be recommending RTX 3000 series cards in our $1,500+ builds, know that you may have a difficult time finding one in stock right now. Your options are either to wait and keep trying, buy a prebuilt PC with the card inside or substitute in a cheaper, mid-range card, which we’ll offer some suggestions for. However, if you’re building a PC that’s about $1,250 or less, this is a perfectly good time to build as sub-$300 CPU and graphics cards aren’t getting replaced or lowering in price anytime soon.
Best PC Build Caveats
We will update this best PC builds page on a regular basis to keep pace with the changing hardware marketplace. Because availability and price of components changes so frequently, we will not have tested every single component. Nor, unless otherwise stated, are we able to gather all the parts for each suggested build together and test for clearance issues or other potential compatibility issues.
Note also that hardware prices change daily and vary by country, so the total cost for any given build may be slightly higher or lower when you read this than it was at publication time. We don’t include the cost of an operating system, because you can get Windows 10 for Free or Cheap. Nor do we include the price of peripherals such as the best gaming monitors, best gaming keyboards or best gaming mouse.
Best $500 PC Build for Gaming
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For around $500, you can build a brand new gaming PC that has a recent-generation Intel Core i3 processor, Nvidia’s entry-level GTX 1650 graphics and 512GB of speedy solid-state storage. At this price point, you can expect AAA games to run at low to mid settings at 1080p resolution, but you will be able to at least play them. Dropping down to 720p will allow you to turn on some more eye candy.
For the best $500 PC build for gaming, we recommend a Core i3-9100F processor from Intel, which has a reasonable four cores and a max rated turbo boost of 4.2 GHz. The 9100F comes with a usable stock cooler in the box and, with a TDP of 65W, it’s not going to require a high-end power supply.
Our graphics card is the GTX 1650, because it’s the most powerful card we could fit into this budget, though you’d be better off stretching another $30 or so and getting a 1650 Super Card of some kind. This card should allow you to play games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Borderlands 3 at around an 80 fps average at 1080p and normal settings.
If you’re looking to save money on your $500 PC build, you can find chassis that are $10 to $20 cheaper than the Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L, but we’ve built in this case and found it has excellent build quality and an attractive clear side panel for the price. You can also find other B365M motherboards for around $10 less, but we went with the Gigabyte B365M DS3H because it is highly rated.
Best $800 PC Build for Gaming and Productivity
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If you can stretch your budget up to $800, you can build a very strong PC with the ability to play games, broadcast your gaming to Twitch (see how to stream PC games to Twitch) and even do some serious photo editing. We actually made the best $800 PC Build for Gaming a just a few weeks ago and were able to pack in a 6-core, 12-thread AMD Ryzen 5 3600 CPU, an Nvidia GTX 1660 Super graphics card and 1TB of speedy PCIe storage, all in a case with an attractive RGB front panel.
For the best $800 PC build for gaming and productivity, we chose AMD’s Ryzen 5 3600 as our processor. For just $175 (at pub time), this CPU offers 6 cores and 12 threads with a maximum boost clock of 4.2 GHz and a competent Spectre Stealth cooler in the box. With that many threads, streaming games via OBS with x264 compression was really smooth, with a degradation of only about 10 percent in frame rates over playing the games alone.
At pub time, cards based on the Nvidia GTX 1660 Super graphics card were the best we could fit into our budget for the best $800 PC build. With this card, we were able to play games like Borderlands 3 at Badass settings and Shadow of the Tomb Raider at its highest settings while getting average frame rates in the high 40s and 50s at 1080p. Less demanding games such as Grand Theft Auto V pulled over 60 fps at very high settings.
We picked the WD Blue SN550 SSD because it’s a speedy NVMe SSD for the money. Priced at $105 at pub time and often on sale for less, the 1TB capacity of this drive provides plenty of room for games and media files while offering sequential read and write speeds of 2,400 and 1,750 MBps, respectively.
The Antec Dapper Dark Phantom DP301M case is a great value. While it’s not full-featured enough to make our list of the best PC cases, it is easy to build in and has excellent cable management, along with a tempered-glass side panel for under $60. It also has an attractive RGB light panel on its front, though you can only control it using a button and not via software.
Best $1000 PC Build for Gaming
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With a $1,000 budget, our best PC build for gaming keeps the same solid Ryzen 5 3600 CPU but provides a much faster graphics card in the Nvidia RTX 2060, which is the cheapest card to support hardware ray tracing. It can also take advantage of Nvidia’s Broadcast software for filtering out unwanted background noise and blurring the messy home office behind you during video calls.
In addition to upgrading the graphics card from what we had on our $800 PC build, we doubled our RAM to 32GB, went with the speedy XPG SX8200 Pro drive, which tops our list of the best SSDs, and chose the very attractive NZXT H510 as our case.
We also got a Bronze 80+ rated power supply, which should be more efficient and reliable over the long haul than some cheaper models that don’t make the Bronze designation. At this price point, you wont’ get one of the best power supplies, but the Cooler Master MWE 600 should be more than competent.
The MSI MPG B550 Gaming Plus is a nice upgrade over the Gigabyte B550M DS3H we chose for the $800 Build. MSI’s board has USB 3.1 Gen 2 on the board and some RGB lighting to boot. If any of these components are sold out or have gone up in price, you can cut costs by going with a cheaper SSD, a non-Bronze PSU or a lower-cost B550 motherboard.
Best $1500 PC Build for Gaming
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Jumping up to a $1,500 budget, our best PC build for gaming incorporates a 6-core, 12-thread Intel Core i5-10600K, the best CPU overall right now, and a speedy Nvidia RTX 3070 card. Now, as we stated above and elsewhere, you may have a hard time getting an RTX 3070 card at this time. The card listed above is just one of many that third-party RTX 3070s that’s out of stock; grab whatever one you can.
If you can’t get an RTX 3070 right away, your options are to delay your purchase, buy one of the best prebuilt gaming PCs, or settle for a lower-end card like the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or, if you can find one, an RTX 2060 Super. If you need to build right now, your best bet might be to stick with integrated graphics for a few weeks or pop in an old video card you have on hand from a prior build.
We also have adequate cooling and power to do some overclocking (see how to overclock Intel processors) and push our CPU past its stock boost speed of 4.8 GHz. In our tests, we were able to get the Core i5-10600K up to 5-GHz and you should be able to do the same with the CoolerMaster MasterLiquid ML240L V2 240mm AIO cooler on board. However, spending another $50 on the Corsair H100i, our pick for best CPU cooler, might yield even better results.
To accommodate the 10th Gen processor, we went with the MSI Pro Z490-A motherboard, which promises excellent passive cooling, including a built-in heatsink for the M.2 slot, great cable management for the SATA ports and support for both 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and USB 3.2.
We’ve stuck with the same RAM and SSD from our $1000 Build, simply because they offer the best combination of performance and value here. Available in black or white, the Lian Li Liancool II has plenty of room for our 240mm radiator and any extra case fans you’d like to add. We love the sleek DRGB lights on the front panel and the in-depth cable management options. This is one sleek looking case.
Best $2000 PC Build for Gaming
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For the best $2000 PC build for gaming, there’s an elephant in the room that we can’t ignore. We’re recommending Nvidia’s brand new RTX 3080 (see our RTX 3080 review) as the GPU, because you can fit it into the $2,000 budget, if you can actually find one selling for the MSRP of $799. However, RTX 3080 cards are nearly impossible to buy right now (see where to buy an RTX 3080).
However, if you can’t get an RTX 3080 card today, you have the same choices that we mentioned with our $1,500 build. You can delay your build entirely, waiting for either more 3080 stock or a Radeon RX 6800 XT, you can buy a prebuilt PC with RTX 3080 inside or you can temporarily live with either integrated graphics or whatever old graphics card you have lying around from a prior build.
To go along with the graphics card, we’ve chosen an Intel Core i7-10700K CPU. This unlocked chip has 8 cores, 16 threads and the ability to overclock up to 5 or 5.1 GHz when paired with an adequate AIO cooler like the NZXT Kraken X63. That makes the 10700K a much better value than the Core i9-10900K which currently costs $100 more.
Even though this is a $2,000 PC build, we still have to make some compromises to hit our price point. That means that we’re sticking with 32GB of RAM rather than 64GB and, instead of getting a speedy 2TB SSD, we’re using the fast XPG SX8200 Pro as our boot drive and pairing it with a cheap Team Group GX2 SATA drive for additional storage.
If we had a higher budget, we could put some money into purchasing a more glamorous case, but instead we’ll go with the classy but affordable NZXT H510i, which provides plenty of space for fans in an elegant black or white design. You may, however, want to add a few dollars to buy your own front case fans.
The pandemic has taken many things from the world — but mostly it’s stolen events. Every hang is a potential death sentence. Thankfully, Twitch, at least, has gone virtual: it announced today that its flagship conference, TwitchCon, will be happening online this year. Oh, and it’s not called TwitchCon. It’s now GlitchCon, and it’s happening on November 14th.
“Important announcement from Twitch,” the ad begins, “Numerous glitches have been observed on Twitch.” In this particular universe, those glitches were caused by — yes — “a portal to another dimension.”
Which is fun! If GlitchCon is anything like the analog version, it’ll show off the site’s artists, cosplayers, and communities. TwitchCon is the streaming platform’s signature event, and its main function is to bring its numerous, disparate communities of streamers and fans together — it’s where online friends become real life confidants. Here’s hoping the online version can achieve something similar; Twitch hasn’t said anything about what we can expect.
I’ve reached out to Twitch for more details about the festival, and will update this post when I hear back.
Apple TV will debut on Xbox consoles next month, just in time for the Xbox Series X and Series S launch. The new Apple TV app will be available across Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S consoles on November 10th, providing access to Apple’s TV shows and movie libraries. Apple TV has been missing on Xbox since its launch last year, and it’s also arriving on PS5 ready for its November 12th launch.
Microsoft is also confirming today that Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, NBC Peacock, Vudu, FandangoNow, Twitch, Sky Go, NOW TV, Sky Ticket, and more will be available on both next-gen Xbox consoles next month. Both the Xbox Series X and Series S will support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, which work in apps like Netflix, Disney Plus, and Vudu.
Microsoft’s next-gen consoles will continue to support existing Xbox One accessories, including media remotes. Microsoft has hidden the infrared receiver for these remotes behind the sync button for Xbox controllers on both the Series S and Series X.
Microsoft today announced that the 10 November will host a global live stream to celebrate the arrival of the next generation of Xbox
by Rosario Grasso published 31 October 2020 , at 13: 31 in the Videogames channel Microsoft Xbox
Microsoft announced that it will host a live stream globally to celebrate the arrival of new generation of Xbox . The company invites all players, regardless of device used or console generation, to take a look at the behind-the-scenes of next-gen games, listening to the stories of the developers and play together with them.
Xbox Series X | S: Launch scheduled for 10 November
Global live streaming will be held on 10 November at 20: 00 CET on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Gaming. The digital event will include moments ?? Let ?? s Play ?? with the creators, will show some highlights of the day of launch from around the world and will harness the power of gaming to raise money for good causes. It will not be a time of announcements but of play and celebration of the beginning of a new era, as the next-gen is starting to arrive in the hands of players all over the world.
For more information on? ? Today’s announcement you can read the blogpost on Xbox Wire, while for details on the consoles please visit the pages dedicated to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
(Pocket-lint) – If you’re a serious gamer or just cannot get enough of gaming goodness, then you’ve no doubt contemplated splashing out some serious cash on a nifty monitor to either get the edge over the competition or just further immerse yourself in the gaming world.
There’s a lot of choice out there though and you might be struggling to work out what the right monitor is for your needs and your budget. Not to worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ve been gaming with all manner of screens to bring you a list of our favourites and the very best gaming monitors currently available.
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Best 27-inch fast refresh rate monitor
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MSI Optix MAG272CQR
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27-inch 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) VA panel
165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time
1500R Curvature
300 nits brightness, 3000:1 contract ratio
100% sRGB, HDR Ready, AMD FreeSync
1x DP (1.2a), 2x HDMI (2.0b), 1x USB Type C (DisplayPort Alternate)
Serious gamers swear by 27-inch monitors. Compact, fast refresh rate, responsive panels and more lead to a great gaming experience that’s perfect for fast-paced shooters or competitive gaming sessions.
This MSI monitor seemingly packs a wealth of awesome features and specs into a sleek and affordable package. 1440p resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, HDR and more all make this monitor highly appealing on paper.
In the flesh too, it’s just as pleasing. Narrow bezels, brilliant colour accuracy and some serious gaming prowess make the MAG272CQR a joy to game on.
Of course, you can tweak the settings dabbling with everything from eye-care settings for during the working day to HDR, FreeSync and faster response rates for gaming. But even out of the box we were impressed with how good this monitor looked and how nice it was to use.
Other highlights include software that allows you to tweak settings in Windows via an app, rather than faffing about with a button lead menu. There’s also a special easy-access button on the left side that can be programmed with a macro that activates specific modes or settings with a single press rather than having to mess about with menu options. For example, you can set it to activate “night vision” mode that’s designed to give you the edge in nighttime scenes in a game and can be switched on and off at will.
There’s a lot to like about this monitor and the affordable pricetag is almost certainly an added bonus.
Most affordable ultrawide
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AOC CU34G2X 34-inch ultrawide
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Ultrawide 3440 x 1440
AMD FreeSync
144Hz refresh rate/1ms response time
VA based panel
WLED backlight
3000:1 contrast ratio
For the price, the screen on this thing is impressive. It’s a 34-inch panel that sports a 3440 x 1440 resolution with 21:9 aspect ratio. All of this combines to create a screen that’s brilliant for those who want a really immersive gaming experience.
For gamers, other bonus features include the AMD FreeSync technology, with 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, meaning you get fast, fluid response without the tearing and aliasing you would get from lesser displays. Assuming you have a compatible AMD graphics card of course.
This screen is packed full of controls and options too. There are all sorts of settings to help you fine-tune elements, like brightness, refresh rate, contrast, colours and so on. These settings include things like:
Low Blue Light mode (reading, office, internet, multimedia)
Eco mode
HDR modes (display, game, picture and movie)
Colour temperature
Game mode (FPS, RTS, Racing, Gamer 1, Gamer 2 and Gamer 3)
Overdrive settings (to adjust response time)
Motion Blur Reduction
We found we were tweaking a lot to get it looking nice and that varied depending on the games we were playing too (HDR, for example, makes the most sense in games that support it). But it’s nice to have a range of controls that are useful not only for gaming but working too. Eco mode and the low blue light settings, for example, are great for making the screen easier on the eye when surfing, working or otherwise engaging in non-gaming activities.
As for VA display technology, that generally means you get more vibrant colours and deeper contrast than IPS/LCD based, but the viewing angles aren’t quite as good. Still, with a screen this big, set to the right height and with its curved design, viewing angles aren’t really an issue at all.
This AOC monitor was certainly a pleasure to use. It’s rich in colour, sports a suitable curve and thin bezels too. Other small highlights include a stand that’s not too imposing, meaning it’s easy to fit and move around on your desk. As well as plenty of options in terms of height and tilt too.
Multiple HDMI and DisplayPort connection options also mean you can take advantage of the screens picture-in-picture mode too, if you’re really feeling crazy. In short, the CU34G2X offers a lot of bang for your buck. It’s feature-rich, fun to use and full of gaming goodness too.
Huge and splendid 4K gaming
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Acer Predator CG7 gaming monitor
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3840 x 2160 @ 120 Hz, 16:9 aspect ratio, 1 ms VRB response time
VA based panel
4,000:1 contrast ratio
G-sync compatible
HDR1000, DCI-P3 90 per cent wide colour gamut
If you believe that bigger is always better, then there’s good news in the form of the Acer Predator CG7. This is a bit of a monster screen. It’s huge, imposing and packed full of specs that aren’t to be sniffed at.
This is a 43-inch display that has up to 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms VRB response time, G-sync compatibility and is VESA Certified DISPLAYHDR 1000. All that means you get a glorious, bright, colourful and impressive viewing experience when playing games.
Sure, there are a few niggles – the bezels are massive for example – but the CG7 is undeniably fun to play on.
We used it to play Red Dead Redemption 2, Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Gravel, Wreckfest, Kingdom Come Deliverance and more and had mixed results. As you might expect, the highest settings on Red Dead, for example, really tax your gaming machine even if you have a monster machine. With 4K, HDR and ultra settings turned on you get a paltry 40FPS, but it does look glorious. Other lesser games fair better but if you want to make the most of the high refresh rates you’ll need to consider lower visual settings.
That said, the Acer Predator CG7 is a real eye-pleaser. Colours are rich, visuals are stunning and the sheer amount of space you have to game on is great too.
Other highlights of this monitor include a multitude of connection options with three HDMI and two DisplayPort connections allowing you to connect several devices. USB passthrough means you can plug in peripherals with ease too. The menu system allows you to easily switch between various gaming visual settings including racing, action, sports, eco, HDR and more. You can also adjust to filter blue light, tweak HDR settings and more here as well.
The Acer Predator CG7 has built-in speakers, but we found them to be a bit tinny and would recommend opting for a dedicated speaker system or gaming headset instead.
That said, this is one heck of a gaming screen, if you have the space and the cash then it’s well worth considering. It also has the added bonus of being great for video editing, watching films and more. Though we did find working on it gave us neck ache.
Affordable 4K/G-Sync monitor for gamers
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AOC AG271UG 4K IPS monitor
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4K UHD (3840 x 2160) 16:9
G-Sync
WLED backlit IPS
4ms response time/60Hz refresh rate
Looking at a spec list like that on the AOC AG271UG, and you’d probably assume an eye-watering price tag. But, because it’s AOC, you don’t get one. It’s not a cheap monitor ($699/£579), but at the same time, it’s way more affordable than similarly-specced big brand computer displays.
AOC is a brand that’s built its reputation on offering great specs and features for a fraction of the price of its big-name competitors. For those gamers looking for high-resolution images over stupid-fast refresh rates, the AOC could be perfect.
At 60Hz and with its 4ms response time, it’s still no slouch, and when you add that to the Nvidia G-Sync capabilities to minimise lag and tearing, you do still get a swift, smooth performance, providing you have a PC powerful enough to handle gaming at that resolution. You can switch between a handful of gaming modes, which include racing, FPS, RTS and “gamer”.
Being IPS and 4K UHD also means it’s a great panel for editing video, photos and general all-round media consumption too. Details are sharp, and the colours are well balanced and vibrant without being overly saturated. We did find at times that it over-sharpened a little, but so much so that it tarnished the experience too much. Viewing angles are superb too, with very little in the way of colour shift when you change your angle of view.
As with pretty much any anti-glare matte-finish display, there is an ever so slightly fuzzy, almost rainbow like overlay to everything, but it’s so subtle and only seems to be at all visible when looking at plain white visuals. It’s not there at all during gaming. Again, very easy to ignore, and hard to detect.
Of course, there are plenty of customisation options, like the blue light filter, for those who want to go on marathon gaming sessions with minimal eye strain. Controls are easy enough to use as well, thanks to having well-indicated positions on the bottom bezel. What’s more, there’s a whole host of ports on the back. You get four USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI 1.4 port, one DisplayPort 1.2 and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Unlike some of the other monitors on this list, there is some construction involved in setting up the AOC monitor, and the built quality isn’t quite as high, but it’s still one of the most ergonomically versatile. It has an impressive 130mm of height adjustment, to help you get it to a comfortable eye level and can pivot on its base. There’s a decent amount of tilt too, between -3.5 to 21.5 degrees.
As if all of that isn’t enough, it has two built in two 2W speakers, although we did find the audio left a lot to be desired. It was a little weak, especially in comparison to dedicated speakers.
Still, if you’re after a versatile monitor with a really high resolution that can cope with your Nvidia GPU-powered gaming, this is a really great option. We really enjoyed our time with it.
Ultrawide, ultra-fast, and advanced eye-tracking
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Acer Predator Z301CT with Tobii eye-tracking
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Ultrawide Full HD – 2560 x 1080
G-sync
200Hz refresh rate/4ms response
1800R curved VA panel
Tobii eye-tracking built-in
Like many other gaming-focused monitors, the Acer Predator Z301Ct uses a VA panel, which means lots of contrast and saturated colours. Of course, that also means colour accuracy isn’t the best, and the 2560 x 1080 resolution isn’t the sharpest either. But with that said, the sacrifice in pixels is well worth it to get all the other features this monitor offers for $799 or $719, especially if you’re into high framerate FPS style games.
Starting with the basics, the 29.5-inch ultrawide Predator has a 4ms response time and impressive 200Hz refresh rate. That means the sky is virtually the limit in regards to high frame rates if your PC supports them. Our test PC runs a GTX 1060 with an Intel Core i5 processor and SSD for game play. With this, and games running at the full 2560×1080 resolution with maximum rendering quality enabled, the monitor ran consistently – almost flawlessly – at 60fps.
The games we played were limited to 60fps as the highest frame rate, but our experience suggests this monitor is more than capable of going well over that. It sticks like glue to 60fps the entire time we played, except for literally two times it dropped to 57fps for a split second. With Nvidia Gsync built-in, that also meant a really clean, stutter and aliasing-free experience.
You get plenty of calibration options as well as a handful of preset modes custom-tuned to suit different game types. All of this controllable using a nifty little directional joystick on the back of the monitor.
Perhaps the monitor’s biggest unique selling point is the built-in Tobii eye-tracking bar. With drivers installed and monitor connected using a USB cable, it works in tandem with FPS games that require quick movement. So, those that would require you normally to move around in your field of view using a mouse or right joystick no longer need that manual input. The Tobii bar on the bottom of the monitor can detect when your eyes change direction and automatically moves your focus point on screen.
Moving on to the design and ports, the Acer shines here too. The stand – although rather ostentatious – is among the most articulate available. You can tilt the screen -5 to 25 degrees, adjust the height up to 120mm and pivot the screen, ensuring you can get the angle perfect with a little manipulation.
What’s more, it’s not exactly short on ports and other hardware features either. As well as the additional Tobii eye-tracking bar, it has two speakers built-in (which aren’t great, but they work). It also has HDMI, DisplayPort and USB 3.0 ports as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack.
If you can live without the higher resolution offered by QHD or 4K monitors, this is a fantastically fast monitor. Combined with the Tobii eye-tracking technology built-in as standard, and all the other features combined, one could almost describe it as great value for money despite the current price tag.
When Ultrawide isn’t wide enough
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Samsung CRG9 super ultrawide curved gaming monitor
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32:9 Ultrawide 49-inch – 5120 x 1440 QLED Panel
120Hz refresh rate, HDR1000, 95 per cent DCI-P3,
AMD FreeSync 2
Various gaming picture modes and settings
Picture-by-Picture display capable
If you like the idea of ultra-wide gaming and really want to go all out with your purchase then look no further than the gargantuan Samsung CRG9. This thing is a glorious 49-inch curved gaming monitor that’s similar to putting two 27-inch screens side-by-side, except without all the nonsense of bezels in the way.
This model is a step up from the previous massive ultrawide monitor from Samsung in a number of ways, not least of which is an increase in resolution which now gives you 5120 x 1440 pixels to play with. HDR1000, 1,000 nits of brightness, AMD FreeSync 2, 120Hz refresh and more result in a magnificent viewing experience.
For work, this screen offers enough space for multiple windows side-by-side making it a multi-tasking marvel. It also has multiple connection options including two DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.0 ports. Combine this with the monitor’s Picture-by-Picture display technology and you can actually view two different video sources on the screen at the same time with a 16:9 display ratio to boot!
We found for general use you have to move your eyes around a lot to make the most of this screen, but you get so much screen to work with it’s a multitasker’s dream. Eye saver mode also helps takes the edge off harsh backlighting during the day meaning you can save your eyes for gaming at night.
And it’s with gaming that the CRG9 shines. The curved QLED panel and large 32:9 aspect ratio gives you an utterly thrilling immersive gaming experience. We used it to play games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and found we were utterly wrapped up in the gaming visuals in a thoroughly eye-pleasing way. It is worth noting though, that you do need a beast of a gaming machine to power that 5120 x 1440 on ultra settings and still get a decent FPS.
There are multiple settings profiles built into the menu that you can switch between on the fly with three quick-access buttons underneath so you can program it to react the way you want to specific games. Game settings include visual modes to switch between such as FPS, RTS, RPG, AOS, High Brightness, sRGB and Cinema. The result of all this is a smooth, crisp, dynamic and satisfying gaming experience that’s as smooth as it is joyful.
This is one monitor we were sad to see leave the office and one we’re seriously considering purchasing ourselves too.
With the Samsung Odyssey G9, Samsung took the CRG9 and improved it further to result in a seriously incredible gaming panel. The specs of this monster include a 49-inch QLED display with 1,000R curve, 32:9 aspect ratio, 5120 x 1440 resolution, HDR 1000, 1ms response time and much more besides. Upgrades include a 240Hz refresh rate and G-sync compatibility which makes it even more pleasing to game on with a beautiful and wide view of the gaming world.
If you need it, you can also use picture-by-picture mode to convert the G9 into two 27-inch displays meaning you can use it at 16:9 for streaming on Twitch (for example) with ease or with two different machines at once.
The Samsung Odyssey G9 is an absolute joy to game or work on, with a wonderfully immersive wraparound display and masses of features that make it worth every penny.
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Lenovo Legion Y44w-10 WLED curved gaming monitor
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43.4-inch ultra-wide – 3840 x 1200
144Hz refresh rate, 4ms response time
NearEdgeless 1800R curved panel
sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3 colour gamut
AMD FreeSync 2, VESA certified DisplayHDR 400
Detachable Harman Kardon certified speaker
2 x HDMI 2.0; 1 x DP1.4; 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen2（DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode); 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen1（DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode); 1 x Audio Out
They say size isn’t everything, well Lenovo is certainly showing that size can be something with this ultra-wide monitor. This is a curved gaming monitor with some impressive specs that include a 3840 x 1200 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 4ms response time and AMD FreeSync 2.
We liked just how ridiculously easy the Legion Y44w-10 was to set up. Pop on the mount, slide the backing on, mount screws in and you’re away. This screen then went onto to please in a number of other ways and not just the sheer splendour of all the screen real estate.
This is an HDR certified display, meaning you can drool over the visuals offered by your favourite games (if they support it). It also has multiple display settings that are easily accessible from front panel buttons and include different profiles depending on the style of games you’re playing.
A bonus addition is the blue light filter that can be applied to make this monitor easier on the eye when you need it to be.
We love plenty of other things about this monitor too – like the multitude of connection options that include USB passthrough so you can connect peripherals directly into the monitor from a little front panel that drops down from below. There’s also an RGB backlit, Harman Kardon speaker that sits in the base (and can be removed if you don’t want it) which adds some surprisingly good sounds to go along with the visual delights.
The Lenovo Legion Y44w-10 might be pricey, but you get plenty of screen for your money and plenty of fun too! Multi-task in Windows during the day, then get lost in your games at night with this cracking piece of kit.
Netflix is introducing price hikes for its US subscribers today, increasing its standard plan to $14 a month and its premium tier to $18 a month.
The new pricing for the standard plan is a $1 price increase (from $13 a month), while the new premium tier cost is a $2 increase (from $16 a month). New subscribers will have to pay the updated monthly fees, while current subscribers will see the new prices over the next few weeks as they roll out with customer’s billing cycles.
Industry insiders have long anticipated another round of price hikes at Netflix, which last increased subscription fees in the United States in January 2019. Recently, Netflix increased the cost of some plans in Canada. Netflix rolls out price changes on a country-by-country basis and the change “in the US does not influence or indicate a global price change,” a Netflix spokesperson told The Verge.
The price hikes also arrive at a time when people have more options for entertainment than ever before — especially in the United States. A few years ago, Netflix’s biggest competition in the streaming space was Hulu, and the company vied for people’s attention being split playing video games, watching YouTube, and sleeping. Now, the US alone has HBO Max, Disney Plus, Peacock, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and Fortnite. Oh, and sleep is still a factor. Netflix is aware of this. Prices are being updated “so that we can continue to offer more variety of TV shows and films,” a spokesperson told The Verge.
“As always we offer a range of plans so that people can pick a price that works best for their budget,” the spokesperson added.
The price hikes also come as Netflix is looking to invest more heavily into its content slate and product features. Netflix has increased its annual content budget every single year over the last seven years, spending an estimated $18.5 billion in 2020 alone. Increased competition means Netflix needs to continuously step up its game to ensure it has both quality content and plenty of it, while also working to better the actual platform. That costs money, and price hikes come as a result.
Questions about price hikes came up during Netflix’s most recent earnings call this month. Greg Peters, Netflix’s chief operating officer and chief product officer, said that as the company invests more into both content and tech developments, they’ll “occasionally go back and ask [customers] to pay a little bit more to keep that virtuous cycle of investment and value creation going.” Although Netflix is not influenced by competitor pricing, according to a person familiar with the matter, its new standard price is just $1 less than HBO Max’s $15 a month charge — a fee that many analysts claimed was too high for consumers.
At the time, analyst Ross Benes, who covers Netflix for eMarketer, told The Verge that Netflix is still underpriced. He added that people get “a lot of value for not a whole lot of money.” It’s because of all these different factors, and with Netflix becoming an even more central streaming service in people’s lives during the pandemic, that Netflix could ask for an extra dollar a month and people would pay.
“Some people might cancel, but I bet it would pay off for them,” Benes added.
Netflix executives like co-CEO Reed Hastings have also made peace with losing some customers — something the industry refers to as churn. Hastings told analysts during the company’s second quarter earnings call in July that people might leave Netflix from time to time to subscribe to other streamers. The goal, however, was to “have so many hits that you know when you come to Netflix you can just go from hit to hit to hit and never have to think about any of those other services.” Creating that constant series of hits that convinces people to sign up and stay gets expensive — fast — and that’s in part where price hikes come in.
The RTX 3070 has just launched and Nvidia wastes no time in launching a new game ready driver to pair it with. The new driver 457.09 adds official support for the RTX 3070 GPU and five new games including: Watch Dogs: Legion, Dirt 5, Ghostrunner, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, and Xuan-Yuan Sword VII.
The RTX 3070 is Nvidia’s latest mid-range GPU on the new Ampere architecture featuring 5888 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6. The GPU matches RTX 2080 Ti performance for a mere $500.
In addition to the five newly supported titles, driver 457.09 also includes official compatibility with four additional G-Sync Compatible displays: the Acer XB323U GX, Asus VG279QL1A, Dell AW2521HFLA, and Gigabyte AORUS FI25F. All featuring high refresh rates of 165hz or 240hz.
Finally, GeForce Experience gets some love with more updates to its “optimal game settings” functionality, featuring 16 additional games that now support the feature. The most noteworthy addition is EA’s new Star Wars: Squadrons space shooter which came out very recently. Also included in the list is added support for Nvidia’s Reflex technology to Fortnite and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare/Warzone’s Geforce Experience game profiles. This will allow GeForce Experience to automatically turn Reflex on if your setup can use it.
Bug fixes include the following:
On some Turing-based notebooks, users may see a black window when playing back a video in a web browser
For Honor, RTX 30 series: Game will crash to desktop when launched on GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards.
Random flicker may occur in multi-monitor configurations when G-SYNC is enabled. Flickering occurs on Dell S2417DG and Dell S2716DG monitors when playing YouTube or Twitch videos at 144 Hz.
Forza Motorsport 7: The game may crash to the desktop when starting a race.
Users may see a black screen when launching a game on a monitor using DSC (Display Stream Compression).
With G-SYNC enabled on some Freesync displays, half of the screen goes black.
The number of coronavirus infections has been increasing continuously since late summer and people should again avoid more strict personal contact. The need for contact with friends, family and acquaintances, but also the experiences in foreign places and in distant countries is still there. Many people have become creative to make virtual meetings and travel more diverse, easier and more enjoyable. For example, virtual game evenings or wine tastings can be realized, museums open their digitized archives.
What do participants need to have a nice sociable Enjoying the evening in a virtual group? Which apps and platforms can be used for free? Where are subscriptions worthwhile? And what offers are public institutions and organizations waiting for?
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The two sister electronics chains Media Markt and Saturn have added the smart TV ODL 55750 UV-TFB to their range. It is the first private label “ok” television. as Fire TV Edition: The device practically integrates Amazon’s Fire TV Stick and the associated operating system and thus replaces a previously used Linux version.
The ODL 55750 measures UV-TFB 55 inches and resolves with 3840 × 2160 pixels (Ultra HD). LCD technology with a moderately bright background lighting of 300 cd / m² is used. The Smart TV supports Dolby Vision, but buyers shouldn’t expect an outstanding HDR picture. Connections include four HDMI, two USB and previously common ports such as composite and VGA.
Streaming app and tuner With Fire TV, popular streaming and video apps such as Amazon’s Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube and Twitch.tv are available. Those who prefer linear television can use the integrated tuner with DVB-C, DVB-S and DVB-S2. A CI + slot is available for HD programs. Sound is produced by two 10 – watt speakers in stereo.
Media Markt and Saturn sell the ODL 55750 UV-TFB for just under 380 Euro, which makes it slightly cheaper than the sister model ODL 55750 UV-TIB (with Linux instead of Fire TV). The electronics stores will deliver the smart TV set from the beginning of November; Alternatively, interested parties can buy it in the branches.
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