Here we go folks, Best Buy’s Day 1 Black Friday Doorbuster deals are now live! Yesterday we featured the brand’s Black Friday sneak peak online ad as well as some of the early Doorbuster deals as part of Best Buy’s early access sale for Plus and Total ...
Apple finally included a telephoto lens in its iPhone 15 Pro Max last year, with the upgrade extended to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This is just one of the many examples of how the Cupertino firm adopts various standards much later than the competition, likely because it wants to offer the best configuration to customers. One other technology that the company is said to bring for the iPhone 18 that rivals like Samsung introduced years ago is variable aperture for the main camera, and according to one analyst, another supplier will provide these parts. Sunny […]
The use of TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process for the M4 series has made Apple’s latest chipsets more thermally efficient, but that does not mean that a capable cooling solution should be ignored from the rest of the hardware configuration. In fact, depending on how robust that solution is, we can actually get more performance from the M4, as demonstrated in the latest Premiere Pro 4K Export test, where the redesigned Mac mini is faster than Apple’s updated 14-inch MacBook Pro. However, one other hardware ends up taking the crown, and we will discuss why this is happening. The 24-inch M4 […]
Intel recently extended the warranty of its boxed 14th & 13th Gen CPUs by 2 years but we have just learned that they will also include OEMs & Tray CPUs to the list too. Intel Won't Limit 2-Year Warranty Extension To Just Boxed 14th & 13th Gen CPUs, Also Coming To OEMs & Tray Chips Update [08/06/2024] - Intel has now confirmed that it is extending its warranty for OEMs and tray 14th & 13th Gen CPUs. The full list of CPUs that are applicable to this warranty extension are listed below: Warranty extension applies to new & previously purchased […]
The frustrating instability problem with Intel's 13th & 14th Gen CPUs has forced Alderon Games to make a dedicated in-game popup. The "Problematic CPU Detected" window pops up in Path of Titans running on Intel 13th & 14th gen CPUs Intel's instability problems on its 13th/14th gen CPUs have caused so much trouble that now even game developers are forced to notify their customers about the possible cause of the game crash. Alder Games, the developer behind the title, Path of Titans, has now created an in-game warning pop-up window solely dedicated to users who are running the game on Intel's 13th […]
Intel has provided an official statement regarding 13th and 14th Gen CPU instability issues, citing elevating operating voltages as the root cause. Intel Finally Founds The Root Cause of 14th Gen & 13th Gen Instability Issues, Operating Voltages The Primary Issue & New Microcode Patch Being Rolled Out It looks like Intel has finally discovered the root cause of all the instability issues that have been affecting its 14th Gen and 13th Gen CPUs. It is explained in a community note that the elevated operating voltages were the primary contributor to the issues and were the result of problematic microcode […]
MSI has started rolling out its new Z790 BIOS which implements the "Intel Default Settings" profile for 14th & 13th Gen CPUs. Motherboard Vendors Start Following Intel's Recommendation, MSI Rolls Out Latest BIOS Profile For Its Z790 Boards To Resolve 14th And 13th Gen CPU Stability Issues Following the official statement from Intel which recommends motherboard vendors from using the "Intel Default Settings" over the "Baseline Defaults", MSI has quickly rolled out its latest BIOS, first for the Z790 motherboards, which helps set the power limits according to the default profile provided by Intel. The new BIOS implements two main […]
Intel has started requesting motherboard makers to implement its "Default Settings" for 14th & 13th Gen CPUs as BIOS defaults. Intel Motherboard & System Partners Tackle 14th & 13th Gen CPU Stability Issues By Reverting To "Intel Default Settings" So while the stability issues on the Intel 14th & 13th Gen CPUs continue to mount, motherboard makers took the first step in resolving or fixing them by implementing new BIOS profiles that set the CPUs to the default "Baseline" settings recommended by Intel. Now, Intel itself has requested motherboard makers and system vendors who are responsible for building PCs to […]
Gigabyte has released its "Intel Baseline" BIOS option for Intel 14th & 13th Gen CPUs to improve gaming stability but it leads to severe performance degradation. Gigabyte Also Offers an "Intel Baseline" BIOS Option On Its Motherboards Which Improves Gaming Stability On Intel 14th & 13th Gen CPUs But Leads To Severe Performance Degradation Gigabyte has announced that its Z790 & B760 chipset motherboards now support a new Turbo Power Limit option which sets the CPU to the Intel recommended "BaseLine" profile. Rather than users manually tuning their chips to achieve gaming and overall CPU stability, this option can be […]
Ubisoft has announced that it has selected Intel as the exclusive CPU launch partner for Star Wars Outlaws, offering 14th Gen optimizations & more. The two vendors also announced a partnership that includes game bundle promos with select 14th-gen CPUs and laptops. Intel's 14th Gen CPUs Receive Exclusive Optimizations For Star Wars Outlaws Powered by Snowdrop Engine, Game Bundle Also Announced The partnership is not only limited to game bundles but also extends to performance optimizations for Intel's 14th-gen CPUs. It is stated that Intel has worked with Ubisoft to make sure that its latest 14th Gen chips such as […]
Intel has actively started investigating issues currently facing its 13th & 14th Gen CPUs such as gaming stability which affects thousands of gamers. Intel 13th & 14th Gen CPU's Stability In Gaming Is So Bad That Gamers Are Returning Their Chips In Droves Being a victim of stability issues on Intel's 13th & 14th Gen CPUs myself, I would say that it isn't unexpected that gamers are fed up with Intel's latest parts. While the issues came to the limelight recently, the earliest reports of gaming instability on Intel's 13th Gen CPUs go back to 2022 when these chips were […]
MSI has rolled out a new BIOS for its Z790 & B760 motherboards which allows users to tune CEP on Non-K 14th Gen CPUs, enabling lower voltages & higher performance. MSI Has A New BIOS For Its Z790 & B760 Motherboards Which Specifically Targets The Non-K Intel 14th Gen CPUs, Can Offer Lower Voltages & Higher Performance We recently talked about CEP (Current Excursion Protection) function since it was introduced by ASRock for its 700 and 600-series motherboards. Now MSI is following the same suite & offering more functionality surrounding this feature. The aim is similar, to offer users the […]
ASRock has released a new BIOS update for its 600/700-series motherboards, offering up to a 10% performance uplift for Intel 14th Gen CPUs. ASRock's Gift For Chinese New Year Is A Performance-Boosting BIOS For Its 600 & 700 Series Motherboards, Delivering Up To 10% Gains On Intel 14th Gen CPUs Intel's 14th Gen Non-K CPUs were released earlier this year and targeted both high-end & budget consumers. These chips have TDPs set to 65W at their base power limit and hence feature lower performance than the fully unlocked "K" chips which run at higher TDPs in an unconstrained CPU package. […]
Intel's APO performance-tuning feature for games is now available but limited to 14th Gen CPUs despite sharing the same architecture with 12th & 13th Gen chips. Intel Doesn't Want 12th & 13th Gen CPU Owners To Benefit From Game-Boosting APO Feature Despite Sharing The Same Architecture As 14th Gen Intel recently released a new performance tuning feature for games known as APO or Application Performance Optimization which delivers some impressive double-digit gains. The supported titles are a bit lacking with only Metro Exodus and Rainbow Six Siege taking advantage of APO but Intel is working to increase the list of […]
During an event in China, Intel teased the launch of more 14th Gen Raptor Lake refreshes including 65W Desktops, HX-series for laptops & China-exclusive variants. Intel Preps Even More 14th Gen Raptor Lake CPU Refreshes: 65W Desktop, HX For Laptops, China-Exclusive Designs Intel has so far launched its 14th Gen Raptor Lake-S Refresh CPUs only in "K" Unlocked Desktop SKUs. These models have been available since last month and offer slightly better performance while retaining the same prices. Now, the company has teased the upcoming launch of its 14th-generation Raptor Lake Refresh chips in even more flavors. First up, we […]
As part of its Q2 FY 2025 financial presentation, SEGA has announced the sale of Amplitude Studios, the Paris-based studio known as the developer of Endless Space, Endless Legend, Dungeon of the Endless, Endless Space 2, Humankind, and more recently, Endless Dungeon. SEGA explained this concludes its wave of restructuring the European business, which previously included the sale of Relic Entertainment and substantial layoffs. The Group recorded an extraordinary loss of approximately ¥5.9 billion ($38.7 million) in the second quarter for the fiscal year due to the sale of overseas development studio Amplitude Studios SAS through a management buyout. [...] […]
The Target 3-day early Black Friday sale is now live but we are also now onto Day 8 of its Black Friday Deals of the Day. There are now “thousands of deals” live over at Target alongside the now live Best Buy early Doorbuster sale, and the daily deals ...
Intel recently extended the warranty of its boxed 14th & 13th Gen CPUs by 2 years but we have just learned that they will also include OEMs & Tray CPUs to the list too. Intel Won't Limit 2-Year Warranty Extension To Just Boxed 14th & 13th Gen CPUs, Also Coming To OEMs & Tray Chips Update [08/06/2024] - Intel has now confirmed that it is extending its warranty for OEMs and tray 14th & 13th Gen CPUs. The full list of CPUs that are applicable to this warranty extension are listed below: Warranty extension applies to new & previously purchased […]
The frustrating instability problem with Intel's 13th & 14th Gen CPUs has forced Alderon Games to make a dedicated in-game popup. The "Problematic CPU Detected" window pops up in Path of Titans running on Intel 13th & 14th gen CPUs Intel's instability problems on its 13th/14th gen CPUs have caused so much trouble that now even game developers are forced to notify their customers about the possible cause of the game crash. Alder Games, the developer behind the title, Path of Titans, has now created an in-game warning pop-up window solely dedicated to users who are running the game on Intel's 13th […]
Intel has provided an official statement regarding 13th and 14th Gen CPU instability issues, citing elevating operating voltages as the root cause. Intel Finally Founds The Root Cause of 14th Gen & 13th Gen Instability Issues, Operating Voltages The Primary Issue & New Microcode Patch Being Rolled Out It looks like Intel has finally discovered the root cause of all the instability issues that have been affecting its 14th Gen and 13th Gen CPUs. It is explained in a community note that the elevated operating voltages were the primary contributor to the issues and were the result of problematic microcode […]
MSI has started rolling out its new Z790 BIOS which implements the "Intel Default Settings" profile for 14th & 13th Gen CPUs. Motherboard Vendors Start Following Intel's Recommendation, MSI Rolls Out Latest BIOS Profile For Its Z790 Boards To Resolve 14th And 13th Gen CPU Stability Issues Following the official statement from Intel which recommends motherboard vendors from using the "Intel Default Settings" over the "Baseline Defaults", MSI has quickly rolled out its latest BIOS, first for the Z790 motherboards, which helps set the power limits according to the default profile provided by Intel. The new BIOS implements two main […]
Intel has started requesting motherboard makers to implement its "Default Settings" for 14th & 13th Gen CPUs as BIOS defaults. Intel Motherboard & System Partners Tackle 14th & 13th Gen CPU Stability Issues By Reverting To "Intel Default Settings" So while the stability issues on the Intel 14th & 13th Gen CPUs continue to mount, motherboard makers took the first step in resolving or fixing them by implementing new BIOS profiles that set the CPUs to the default "Baseline" settings recommended by Intel. Now, Intel itself has requested motherboard makers and system vendors who are responsible for building PCs to […]
Gigabyte has released its "Intel Baseline" BIOS option for Intel 14th & 13th Gen CPUs to improve gaming stability but it leads to severe performance degradation. Gigabyte Also Offers an "Intel Baseline" BIOS Option On Its Motherboards Which Improves Gaming Stability On Intel 14th & 13th Gen CPUs But Leads To Severe Performance Degradation Gigabyte has announced that its Z790 & B760 chipset motherboards now support a new Turbo Power Limit option which sets the CPU to the Intel recommended "BaseLine" profile. Rather than users manually tuning their chips to achieve gaming and overall CPU stability, this option can be […]
Ubisoft has announced that it has selected Intel as the exclusive CPU launch partner for Star Wars Outlaws, offering 14th Gen optimizations & more. The two vendors also announced a partnership that includes game bundle promos with select 14th-gen CPUs and laptops. Intel's 14th Gen CPUs Receive Exclusive Optimizations For Star Wars Outlaws Powered by Snowdrop Engine, Game Bundle Also Announced The partnership is not only limited to game bundles but also extends to performance optimizations for Intel's 14th-gen CPUs. It is stated that Intel has worked with Ubisoft to make sure that its latest 14th Gen chips such as […]
Intel has actively started investigating issues currently facing its 13th & 14th Gen CPUs such as gaming stability which affects thousands of gamers. Intel 13th & 14th Gen CPU's Stability In Gaming Is So Bad That Gamers Are Returning Their Chips In Droves Being a victim of stability issues on Intel's 13th & 14th Gen CPUs myself, I would say that it isn't unexpected that gamers are fed up with Intel's latest parts. While the issues came to the limelight recently, the earliest reports of gaming instability on Intel's 13th Gen CPUs go back to 2022 when these chips were […]
MSI has rolled out a new BIOS for its Z790 & B760 motherboards which allows users to tune CEP on Non-K 14th Gen CPUs, enabling lower voltages & higher performance. MSI Has A New BIOS For Its Z790 & B760 Motherboards Which Specifically Targets The Non-K Intel 14th Gen CPUs, Can Offer Lower Voltages & Higher Performance We recently talked about CEP (Current Excursion Protection) function since it was introduced by ASRock for its 700 and 600-series motherboards. Now MSI is following the same suite & offering more functionality surrounding this feature. The aim is similar, to offer users the […]
ASRock has released a new BIOS update for its 600/700-series motherboards, offering up to a 10% performance uplift for Intel 14th Gen CPUs. ASRock's Gift For Chinese New Year Is A Performance-Boosting BIOS For Its 600 & 700 Series Motherboards, Delivering Up To 10% Gains On Intel 14th Gen CPUs Intel's 14th Gen Non-K CPUs were released earlier this year and targeted both high-end & budget consumers. These chips have TDPs set to 65W at their base power limit and hence feature lower performance than the fully unlocked "K" chips which run at higher TDPs in an unconstrained CPU package. […]
Intel's APO performance-tuning feature for games is now available but limited to 14th Gen CPUs despite sharing the same architecture with 12th & 13th Gen chips. Intel Doesn't Want 12th & 13th Gen CPU Owners To Benefit From Game-Boosting APO Feature Despite Sharing The Same Architecture As 14th Gen Intel recently released a new performance tuning feature for games known as APO or Application Performance Optimization which delivers some impressive double-digit gains. The supported titles are a bit lacking with only Metro Exodus and Rainbow Six Siege taking advantage of APO but Intel is working to increase the list of […]
During an event in China, Intel teased the launch of more 14th Gen Raptor Lake refreshes including 65W Desktops, HX-series for laptops & China-exclusive variants. Intel Preps Even More 14th Gen Raptor Lake CPU Refreshes: 65W Desktop, HX For Laptops, China-Exclusive Designs Intel has so far launched its 14th Gen Raptor Lake-S Refresh CPUs only in "K" Unlocked Desktop SKUs. These models have been available since last month and offer slightly better performance while retaining the same prices. Now, the company has teased the upcoming launch of its 14th-generation Raptor Lake Refresh chips in even more flavors. First up, we […]