Correction: No Core i5-14600K anomaly in CS:GO, our bad

News, Processors | | Ľubomír Samák

The presentation of Counter-Strike: GO results in the recent Core i5-14600K CPU test was incorrect. The big difference in the graphs compared to the Ci5-13600K to the detriment of the newer model was due to a human error. In fact, the 20-core Intel Raptor Lake Refresh processor performs as expected, adequately for its hardware specs. Thus, in this regard, you need not have the slightest concern. Read more “Correction: No Core i5-14600K anomaly in CS:GO, our bad” »

Pure Wings 3, the cheaper BeQuiet! fans, now available

Cooling, Fans, News | | Ľubomír Samák

The Pure Wings 3 fans, which have appeared as part of some coolers and cases in the past, are now also available separately. With a price of 14–15 euros (per piece), these are the cheapest BeQuiet! fans, if we focus the choice on models with “modern” geometry. The latter also heralds an attractive price to “cooling performance” ratio. And that’s in both 120 mm and 140 mm formats. Read more “Pure Wings 3, the cheaper BeQuiet! fans, now available” »

300R Airflow case or the queen of the MSI MPG Gungnir family

Extra tests, PC cases | | Martin Bednár

The Gungnir gaming case series has a new top model, the 300R Airflow. This 60-litre midi-tower brings, among other things, features that facilitate the installation of components. All in all, we can probably talk about a user experience on a higher level. Whether it lives up to the selling price is up for consideration. The price is set quite high and the innovations that the MSI case brings may not be enough for everyone. Read more “300R Airflow case or the queen of the MSI MPG Gungnir family” »

Intel Core i5-14600K in tests against 30 processors

Extra tests, Processors | | Ľubomír Samák

In the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, Intel has gone a bit harder and increased the clock speeds in the Core i5 class. This has led to higher application and gaming performance, but by pushing the manufacturing process to its limits, power draw has naturally increased, and with it comes poorer efficiency. The latter may not be that important for someone and the main thing is that the processor can be comfortably operated even with a “normal” cooler. Read more “Intel Core i5-14600K in tests against 30 processors” »

GeForce RTX 4000 “Super” GPUs specs leak: shader core counts

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

Recently, leaks have started to emerge about the new refreshed GeForce RTX 4000 graphics card models that Nvidia is apparently preparing for release next year. Previous reports have talked about Nvidia intending to use larger, more expensive chips for these, which could provide more memory capacity. But now, reports are coming in that cast doubts on this, saying that the GeForce RTX 4080 Super will stay at 16GB. Read more “GeForce RTX 4000 “Super” GPUs specs leak: shader core counts” »

Noctua’s top-end dual-tower cooler given more precise launch date

Cooling, CPU coolers, Fans, News | | Ľubomír Samák

Noctua’s tentative plans for the next period specify the possible release of a successor to the NH-D15 cooler. Along with that comes the assurance that the next generation of 140mm fans that this cooler will use is really close. In addition to this, there is also the notable announcement of an upgrade to the NH-L12(S), a lower-profile cooler with a horizontal fan (or fans, if the heatsink will be cooled by two fans again). Read more “Noctua’s top-end dual-tower cooler given more precise launch date” »

AMD Pro 695 chipset: 2S Threadripper boards, or just a mistake?

Chipsets, Motherboards, News | | Jan Olšan

A week ago, AMD unveiled its most powerful CPUs, the HEDT and workstation Threadripper and Threadripper Pro 7000. Two platforms with WRX90 and TRX50 chipsets were also released with them, but it looks like there could be a third type of boards for these CPUs, with a chipset labelled Pro 695. What it’s supposed to be, however, is very unclear. Or perhaps, on the contrary, seemingly clear but contradictory on closer inspection. Read more “AMD Pro 695 chipset: 2S Threadripper boards, or just a mistake?” »

AI performance in “DaVinci”: NVIDIA can be 100× faster than iGPU

Extra tests, Graphics | | Ľubomír Samák

From the last article, you already know what tasks are acceleratable by powerful NVIDIA graphics cards in DaVinci Resolve Studio. Now we have a speed comparison for you against simpler, integrated GPUs. Specifically confronting the RTX 4090 and RTX 4060 with the solution that Intel’s latest Raptor Lake Refresh processors have. The difference in favor of GeForce graphics cards is immense. Read more “AI performance in “DaVinci”: NVIDIA can be 100× faster than iGPU” »

Enermax Liqmaxflo 360 – Hefty, silent and efficient

Cooling, CPU coolers, Extra tests | | Pavel Sekerka

Enermax has recently introduced the new Liqmaxflo cooler model series. These coolers feature a hefty radiator, a fan above the pump to cool the area around the CPU socket, and their loop can even be refilled with liquid. Today’s review will focus on the 360mm variant, the middle of the range (240mm and 420mm variants are also available). I have pretty high expectations for this cooler, so hopefully it will be able to live up to them. Read more “Enermax Liqmaxflo 360 – Hefty, silent and efficient” »

Cooler Master GX III Gold 850: The only one with a right angle 16-pin

Preview, PSUs | | Ľubomír Samák

The GX III Gold 850 PSU is in a number of design aspects different than what might be described as a typical ATX 3.0 model. One of the aspects is the significantly different approach to cable design with the 12VHPWR connector for external graphics card power. The wires behind the connector are unconventionally bent at right angle for the sake of maximum robustness. But this power supply represents more than one way of looking at things. Read more “Cooler Master GX III Gold 850: The only one with a right angle 16-pin” »

Nvidia RTX Video Super Resolution 1.5: For GeForce RTX 2000 too

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

Earlier this year, Nvidia released an upscaler that uses its GPUs for video on websites like YouTube and such. The filter uses similar AI technology to the used in DLSS 2.x (albeit with limitations), and thus requires a GPU with tensor cores. But only the newer GeForce RTX 3000 and 4000 generations were supported initially. But now Nvidia is releasing version 1.5 for older Turing cards as well. And it also has other improvements. Read more “Nvidia RTX Video Super Resolution 1.5: For GeForce RTX 2000 too” »

What does GeForce RTX accelerate in DaVinci Resolve Studio 18?

Analysis, Graphics | | Ľubomír Samák

DaVinci Resolve (Studio) video editing applications are highly optimized for hardware acceleration by GeForce RTX graphics cards. These can dramatically reduce the time of some tasks, turning hours into minutes or, for larger projects, days into hours. We’ll take a look at what exactly this is about in a two-part miniseries dedicated to streamlining work in Black Magic Studio video editors with NVIDIA Ada Lovelace GPUs. Read more “What does GeForce RTX accelerate in DaVinci Resolve Studio 18?” »

After SSDs, RAM prices are going up too, particularly DDR5

Memory, News | | Jan Olšan

A month ago, we published a report here that prices of SSDs (or NAND memory, which is their main component) have stopped their previous price fall and instead, their prices have started to climb up. Unfortunately, it seems that we have to follow with the news that the the pricing of the second key type of memory for computers, which is DRAM, is taking a turn for the worse as well and DDR5 and DDR4 modules will get more expensive too. Read more “After SSDs, RAM prices are going up too, particularly DDR5” »

Fractal Design Anode (550 W) or a really cheap power supply

Preview, PSUs | | Ľubomír Samák

We will also take the Fractal Design Anode PSU to the external testlab to analyze its electrical properties. This one doesn’t really fit into the mosaic of the others, as it is a power supply with support for the older ATX standard, it also has significantly lower power compared to the others, and according to the 80 Plus Bronze branding, it is expected to have lower efficiency as well, but again, it will be a good one to illustrate how such a low-budget option compares. Read more “Fractal Design Anode (550 W) or a really cheap power supply” »

Asus DIMM Flex: If fast memory, then managed dynamically

Motherboards, News | | Ľubomír Samák

Although no new boards with the Z890 chipset came out with Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs, each manufacturer added new models with the “old” (Z790) chipset. The reason to take interest in them may be, for example, DIMM Flex support. The latter should increase memory bandwidth and stability on selected Asus motherboards. Asus describes well how it all technically works and has published some practical results as well. Read more “Asus DIMM Flex: If fast memory, then managed dynamically” »

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