Raytracing, or for us in specific, DirectX Raytracing is going to be a popular topic for the times to come. NVIDIA just announced their GeForce 2070, 2080 and 2080 Ti with Raytracing cores. Meanwhile, some time ago Futuremark announced a Raytracing version of Time Spy. As it now looks, it'll be released next month.
Look and ye shall find. Sized at just 17x17cm on the Mini ITX form factor we review the Gigabyte Aorus B450 I Pro Wifi, based on the new B450 chipset it is aimed at for Ryzen processors, and in specific the new Ryzen 2000 / Zen+. And with a 17x17cm, mini-ITX form factor this motherboard is small, offers good value and really offers all you need and require.
You can read our review here.
We're going small today as we review the Gigabyte Aorus B450 I Pro Wifi, based on the new B450 chipset it is aimed at for Ryzen processors, and in specific the new Ryzen 2000 / Zen+. And with a 17x17cm, mini-ITX form factor this motherboard is small, offers good value and really has it all you need and require.
It is expected that three new Intel processors in the 9000 series would launch October 1st, the Core i9 9900K and i7 9700K. Fot three models prices have been spot here in the EU.
After the pretty bizarre leak last week on their website, PNY probably figured, hmm, let's wait a little. The dust has settled, the announcements have been made ergo PNY now also launch the GeForce RTX 2080 and 2080 Ti.
While the Gen2 Threadripper series is pretty sweet, and yes that is an understatement, it, however, could be very interesting to look into a Gen1 processor at the moment. 299 USD for the 8c/16t 1900X anyone?
Intel has removed the EULA restriction on the Linux microcode for CPUs. The new version no longer contains a ban on benchmarks and performance comparisons. Intel did not explain why that ban was in it.
Electronic Arts and DICE have released a new multiplayer gameplay trailer for Battlefield 5. According to its description, and for the first time ever in Battlefield, players will be able to assemble a customized collection of soldiers, weapons, and vehicles, and take them on a journey through World War 2.
Intel recently has provided its microcode updates for Linux distributions. The Register reports that Debian is rejecting a new Intel microcode update because of a new license term prohibiting the use of the CPU for benchmarks and profiling.
Bandai Namco has revealed SoulCalibur 6’s official PC system requirements via its Steam store page. According to the specs, PC gamers will at least need an Intel Core i3-4160 with 6GB of RAM, 20GB of free hard-disk space and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050.
Shuttle announced the latest generation of its slim mini-PC series, the XH310/XH310V. The XH310 series packs Intel Coffee Lake technology, dual monitor support, and expandable drive capacity in a 3-liter small form factor chassis.
Just a head up, For Honor is free to download and keep. A while ago there was a similar promotion, this round it's simply a matter of adding the game in steam. The war between Knights, Vikings, and Samurai rages on.
We take the Corsair Force MP300 480GB M2 NVMe SSD for a test drive. With this release, Corsair offers a more affordable M2 NVMe SSD. If you can settle for 1600 MB/s reads and 1 GB/sec writes, this might be a serious alternative in a saturated NAND storage market.
Read the review here.
We review the Corsair Force MP300 480GB M2 NVMe SSD. With this release, Corsair offers a more affordable M2 NVMe SSD. The performance is wat faster than your normal SATA3 SSD, but not as fast as the MP500 for example. If you can settle for 1600 MB/s reads and 1 GB/sec writes, this might be a serious alternative in a saturated NAND storage market.
Nvidia will be updating its GeForce Experience software to make use of ray tracing capabilities with its announced GeForce RTX series graphics cards. A big update for Ansel is coming, Nvidia's screen grabbing feature.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has obtained a bunch of new orders, mainly advanced AI solutions, however requiring 7nm and 5nm process capacities in 2019, according to industry sources. Yes, there now already is talk of 5nm in 2019.
So here in Germany the NVIDIA editors day just ended. The media has been briefed on the latest tech. While most of this all is still under embargo, there are some things we can share. First off, after the announcements last Monday, a lot of people have been curious about the actual 'normal' game perf increases over last gen.
The hours I spend on this game series, wow. Ubisoft has announced that 25 years after the debut of The Settlers, the legendary build-up strategy series will return to Windows PC, under the leadership of Volker Wertich, the inventor of the series. The Settlers will release in 2019 and promises to allow players to explore, conquer, and settle new islands in a medieval fantasy world. The Settlers will combine a fresh take on the familiar gameplay mechanics of the series with new features like a new food system and a motivational meta-game to create a unique game experience. The campaign and optional side missions can be played either solo or co-operative. The game will feature various online multiplayer modes offer thrilling skirmishes between players for long-lasting fun. The game will be also powered by Ubisoft’s proprietary Snowdrop engine, The Settlers sets a new visual benchmark in the build-up strategy genre.
Over at NVIDIA editors day for GeForce RTX EA/DICE are presenting some stuff that isn't under embargo, so we can post about it. Below two shaky cam videos where you can hear the developers taking about using RTX in Battlefield 5.
It has been a long time coming but NVIDIA is ready to announce their new consumer graphics card next week. Looking back in the past, they’ll start with the GeForce GTX or what I believe will be called GeForce RTX 2080. In this quick write-up I wanted to have a peek at what we’re bound to expect as really, the actual GPU got announced this week on Siggraph already.
While I have not spotted them myself just yet, some actual photos of the new PALIT JetStream and GameRock graphics cards have surfaced on the web. Below the fold an overview.
HyperX today announced the expansion of its Predator DDR4 RGB and Predator DDR4 memory lineup. The Predator DDR4 RGB is now available in speeds up to 4000MHz and the HyperX Predator DDR4 memory now features expanded speed and capacities up to 128GB and frequencies up to 4133MHz.
EVGA is releasing a new update of their tweaking software. With Precision X1 software you can determine the speed of the fans, but also the clocks of the card, as well as monitoring several sensors.
Logitech yesterday has released the new Logitech G PRO Wireless Gaming Mouse, the first Logitech G LIGHTSPEED wireless gaming mouse designed with and for professional esports athletes.
Ubisoft has announced that the latest part in the Anno strategy series, Anno 1800, will release on February 26th, 2019. Anno 1800 promises to take the series to the 19th century this February, giving players a chance to build an empire in an era of industry, trade, and exploration. Combining features from earlier titles in the series, Anno 1800 also aims to deliver new twists of its own, with players able to launch Expeditions with handpicked crews of specialists, and expand their reach to found oil-rich settlements in South America.
Shadow of the #TombRaider will feature Native 4K resolution, HDR, High-Quality Anti-Aliasing, Proven Ambient Occlusion and many other high-end features on PC at launch. Ray Tracing technology will also be added in a post-launch update.
Discover 'The Company' in Battlefield V. For the first time ever in Battlefield, assemble a customized collection of soldiers, weapons, and vehicles, and take them on journey through World War 2. Select specialized combat roles for each soldier in your Company, then get the gear to match. Upgrade your vehicles and aircraft – from durability to firepower, the choice is always yours.
