Noctua's pumpless liquid cooler prototype is now 'neck and neck' with a normal AIO: successfully cools Ryzen 9 9950X3D at 230 W

Noctua has returned to Computex in Taiwan with a new and improved version of its pumpless liquid cooler. This time, the company says it's able to compete with a standard all-in-one cooler for temps."We had that demo last year on a 9800X3D," Noctua's Jakob Dellinger says, calling back to this thermosiphon prototype from...

Asus is releasing 'mystery' mini loot boxes with the most peculiar little keycaps I've ever seen

We've seen all manner of keycaps over the years, from Kerbals to desserts and just about everything in between. But I don't think I've seen any quite so peculiar as those just announced from Asus ROG.They come in a 'Mystery Box Edition 20', with the latter part of this referring to the company's 20th anniversary line-u...

Gabe Newell hits back at claims that Steam has a monopoly on the PC marketplace

Testimony from Valve President and Co-Founder Gabe Newell, first given in 2023, has emerged, revealing that the platform's head honcho hit back at the allegation that his Steam platform had created a monopoly in the landscape of PC gaming, claiming that the company holds no monopoly and consumers have plenty of options...

How to Enable Boost Mode on the Nintendo Switch 2

TheNintendo Switch 2 has extremely impressive hardware for a handheld console, and it seems that more modern AAA releases are bound to launch, like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. However, if you want to utilize the display quality in handheld mode, you need to know how to use Mode Boost.

Star Wars Jedi 3 rumour suggests we might see an older Cal Kestis after a time jump, which lines up with recent promises of "more Cal stories"

We've known for a long time that a third Star Wars Jedi game is in active development, but the planned length of the series and the fate of Jedi survivor Cal Kestis - a hero who isn't available by the time Luke Skywalker takes on Darth Vader and the Empire - are unclear. Recent chatter might have given us some clues th...

Crimson Desert DLC is on the way, as Pearl Abyss clues us in on the next few months of updates

'When will I get to start my next Crimson Desert run?' I often think to myself. I mean, I could jump back into Pywel now, re-fight a few bosses, grab a pet bird or two. However, I feel that there's always that next big update around the corner that I could have an even better time with. Well, if there's any time to bit...

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Minecraft armor trims - all smithing template locations

How do Minecraft armor trims work? During your Minecraft journey, you'll likely stumble upon smithing templates, rare items that can be used to add unique accents to your armor. If you're getting bored with your plain-looking armor sets, armor trims give you a way to customize your equipment to suit your style. Armor t...

Every Summer Game Fest Showcase Date, Time, And How To Watch

A few years ago, this week, we'd have been bracing ourselves for E3 (RIP). The gaming world has changed a lot since then, with the COVID pandemic altering the live-event landscape. While slightly more fractured, Summer Game Fest rose from the ashes, and it's a summer-long showcase of events, livestreams, and big game r...

How to Get More Storage on PS5

The PS5 has 825GB of built-in storage, but it can fill up very quickly once you factor in system files and the sheer size of modern games. The good news is that you don't have to be forever stuck uninstalling and reinstalling games depending on what you want to play week-to-week. There are two ways to get more storage...