Category: News

Scythe Fuma 2 in rev. B: LGA 1700 support and higher performance

Cooling, CPU coolers, News | | Ľubomír Samák

As is Scythe’s habit, the Fuma 2 cooler comes with support for a new platform (Intel LGA 1700) with a new revision (B). However, in addition to compatibility, the fan speed range has also been expanded. Instead of Kaze Flex 120 PWM, Kaze Flex II 120 PWM are used. The combination of a narrower fan in the front and a wider fan in the middle remains. The inverted fan blades are also retained, which rotate in an unconventional opposite direction. Read more “Scythe Fuma 2 in rev. B: LGA 1700 support and higher performance” »

Nvidia Lovelace/Ada GPUs will copy the killer feature of RDNA 2

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

Recently we have reported on the specs of Nvidia Lovelace GPUs found in driver source code stolen and published by hackers. Another juicy bit has been discovered since then: the Lovelace architecture has a significantly larger cache memory. This will greatly increase performance with the same memory bandwidth. Nvidia is de facto preparing its own version of Infinity Cache introduced in AMD’s RDNA 2 GPU architecture. Read more “Nvidia Lovelace/Ada GPUs will copy the killer feature of RDNA 2” »

Tiny 36 mm Jonsbo HP400S is to handle up to 140 W processors

Cooling, CPU coolers, News | | Ľubomír Samák

A new hero is coming to the world of minimalist computers. Its height is equivalent to average memory modules, and its cooling performance is supposed to handle even Ryzen 9 5000. This is just about trusting the specifications for now, but the Jonsbo cooler has the prerequisites for it. A small radiator with densely packed fins, even heat loss distribution by four heatpipes and a high-pressure fan. Read more “Tiny 36 mm Jonsbo HP400S is to handle up to 140 W processors” »

Specs of the integrated GPU coming to Zen 4 Ryzen CPUs leaked

Graphics, News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

One of the drawbacks of the higher-tier Ryzen processors (3000X, 5000X models) is that they do not have an integrated GPU. However, this should change with the new 5nm Ryzen 7000 generation with Zen 4 architecture. AMD hasn’t announced it yet, but according to numerous leaks, this generation will also already provide integrated graphics. Now another proof has emerged and also some indication of its specs. Read more “Specs of the integrated GPU coming to Zen 4 Ryzen CPUs leaked” »

GeForce RTX 4000 “Lovelace“ power draw might exceed 800 W

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

GPU TDPs have become a bit unhinged lately. Having breached the 300W barrier and then jumping up to 320-350 W, Nvidia is now even developing a 450 W card in the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. However this might be nothing in comparison with what is about to come. It seems that not even the scary 600W number that we heard abotu earlier is the final destination. Nvidia’s next-gen is about to set the bar even higher (and not in a good way). Read more “GeForce RTX 4000 “Lovelace“ power draw might exceed 800 W” »

Gigabyte’s B350 and X370 boards get official support for Zen 3

Motherboards, News | | Jan Olšan

It’s taken over a year, but first generation AM4 boards getting compatibility with B350 and X370 chipsets with AMD’s latest Zen 3 based processors is finally becoming a reality now. AMD hinted earlier this year (non-committally, however) that the previously forbidden ability to upgrade these boards to Ryzen 5000 might be allowed. And now support is indeed making its way to boards from yet another brand – Gigabyte. Read more “Gigabyte’s B350 and X370 boards get official support for Zen 3” »

Thin Mini-ITX motherboard with LGA 1700? It’s here, from Asus

Motherboards, News | | Ľubomír Samák

Asus has the first standardized motherboard (Thin Mini-ITX format) with LGA 1700, which is powered by a 19V adapter and is also designed for retail sales. The wait was, naturally, for the power-efficient Intel processors from the 12th Generation Core. The Pro H610T D4-CSM motherboard is designed primarily for enterprise clientele, and its equipment is optimized with this in mind. All Alder Lake processor models with TDP up to 65 W are supported. Read more “Thin Mini-ITX motherboard with LGA 1700? It’s here, from Asus” »

GPUs finally getting cheaper, Radeon prices are lowest in a year

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

Although the chip shortage crisis is far from ending with new and potentially dangerous problems arising in the world, some semblance of normality might now be coming to hardware prices. Of those, graphic cards are the most affected by the crisis and also most important to us. The last couple of weeks have seen a promise of the end of the current state of desolation with epic prices and “soviet-style” empty shelves. Read more “GPUs finally getting cheaper, Radeon prices are lowest in a year” »

Alphacool has steel blackplates. Higher pressure, higher durability

Cooling, CPU coolers, News | | Ľubomír Samák

Finally, someone brings up the topic of metal backplates for liquid AIO coolers. There is an ingrained belief among manufacturers that plastic backplates are sufficient for liquid coolers. They are not enough though, for a number of reasons. It is therefore good news that Alphacool is releasing steel backplates as optional accessories for multiple coolers. And if you own any of the supported coolers, you can request one – free of charge. Read more “Alphacool has steel blackplates. Higher pressure, higher durability” »

One of the first: Akasa’s new small top-flow coolers for LGA 1700

Cooling, CPU coolers, News | | Ľubomír Samák

The LGA 1700 mounting hole change sent all the cheap alternatives to Intel’s box coolers into retirement. Akasa is starting to build a selection of third-party coolers from the ground up, with three different models. These, of course, were not created from scratch, and among the first batch of “revived” coolers with larger push-pin spacing, there is also a low-profile model with a height of only 27 mm. Read more “One of the first: Akasa’s new small top-flow coolers for LGA 1700” »

Zen 4 & AM5 will come sooner than thought. Ryzen 7000 in summer

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

Finally getting new architecture in desktop (and finally using a modern manufacturing process) has reinvigorated Intel processors. It looks like AMD is under pressure now, as it has reportedly decided to make a move that doesn’t happen often: its much-anticipated next generation of 5nm processors with Zen 4 architecture may be coming to market much sooner than originally planned. Presumably to respond to Intel’s consolidation. Read more “Zen 4 & AM5 will come sooner than thought. Ryzen 7000 in summer” »

Overclocking 65W Alder Lake processors: which boards can do it?

Motherboards, News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

Last month, we were pleasantly surprised by the news that Intel’s new desktop platform (Core 12th Generation/Alder Lake) CPUs can be overclocked via BCLK. Despite Intel seeking to only allow OC  on the more expensive K-series enthusiast models. We took a look at which boards currently make it possible and if it’s worth it. Because whether BCLK OC helps or not depends on the cost of the overall setup more than anything else. Read more “Overclocking 65W Alder Lake processors: which boards can do it?” »

Nvidia 12pin, PCIe 5.0 GPU power connector and interoperability

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

In 2020, Nvidia introduced a new power connector with GeForce RTX 3000 (Ampere) graphics. This originally seemed to be a proprietary Nvidia design that was only used by their own Founders Edition cards (and it required getting adapters/new cables for most PSUs). But now it seems to be turning into a standardised power connector under PCI Express 5.0 – well, almost. The situation around these cables is a bit more complicated. Read more “Nvidia 12pin, PCIe 5.0 GPU power connector and interoperability” »

New highend Radeon replacing RX 6900 XT could come out in April

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

The purported details of the Radeon graphics cards refresh – the new performance–boosting 7nm GPU RDNA 2 models that AMD is reportedly preparing – seems to be constantly changing. Not long after the very first more solid sources emerged, the leaks are growing in number. A few days ago we reported that these cards were expected in June or July, but actually, the highest performance model could come a lot sooner than that. Read more “New highend Radeon replacing RX 6900 XT could come out in April” »

Cooling newcomer that may surprise – Akasa Alucia H4

Cooling, CPU coolers, News | | Ľubomír Samák

Akasa’s latest CPU cooler doesn’t look bad at all. It oozes drive for the highest possible efficiency at the lowest possible price within the mid-range. And this particular segment doesn’t have a representative that clearly stands out. The Alucia H4 cooler has a very solid fan, as evidenced by our wind tunnel. We don’t have standard cooler tests yet, but unless there is some hidden bad news in the heatsink, your jaw might still drop. Read more “Cooling newcomer that may surprise – Akasa Alucia H4” »

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