Over the past few years, display refresh rates have significantly increased. Currently, the fastest monitor available on the market offers a 540Hz refresh rate, but faster panels are already in the works, namely a 4K panel with a 1000Hz refresh rate from TCL CSOT.
The Asus ROG Swift Pro PG248QP currently holds the title for the highest refresh rate monitor available, featuring a massive 540Hz refresh rate on its 24-inch FullHD display. However, the stakes were raised when TCL unveiled a prototype PC display this week, claiming it almost doubles the refresh rate of the Asus ROG monitor.
4K 1000Hz being shown off at #DisplayWeek2024 by TCL CSOT pic.twitter.com/xc2qsYocxX
— Blur Busters (@BlurBusters) May 15, 2024
According to BlurBusters, who was at the DisplayWeek 2024 in San Jose, California, a TCL subsidiary, TCL CSOT, showcased a prototype monitor with an astounding 1000Hz refresh rate. What's even more impressive is that TCL CSOT stated the display was operating at 4K resolution, defying expectations that a monitor with a 1000Hz refresh rate would debut at a lower resolution.
Although details about this ground-breaking monitor are scarce, Blur Busters' photos show a curved screen with an ultrawide aspect ratio. It was also confirmed in a follow-up post that the monitor featured an LCD panel.
KitGuru says: Have you ever imagined yourself playing a game on a 1000Hz display? Do you think the difference will be very noticeable when changing from 540Hz to 1000Hz?
The post World’s first 1000Hz 4K display revealed at DisplayWeek 2024 first appeared on KitGuru.The Acer Predator Orion X should already be familiar to our readers, as we presented a showcase of this small form-factor PC at the end of last year. Today we are back with a full review of the system however, and we are assessing the model that is on sale here in the UK. That means it is packing an i9-13900KS CPU, RTX 4080 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 memory and two 1TB SSDs.
If you caught our showcase at the end of the year, you will know the sample we were sent was an early prototype with RTX 4090 graphics, so it wasn't fully representative of the system that UK buyers can get their hands on via Currys for £3299 (reduced from £3799). The system we are reviewing today, however, is a final retail model of the Acer Predator Orion X, the exact same if you went and bought one yourself, so we can give it a full technical analysis.
Specification:
At its core, the Acer Predator Orion X is a small-form factor mini PC with a total chassis volume of 15.4L, so while it's not quite as compact as a console, it's a relatively small unit as gaming PCs go. It's using a custom-made dual-chamber case that you can access by lifting the levers on the front panel, and then both side panels pop out and can be lifted away.
The right-hand side (or Zone 1, as Acer calls it) is home to the motherboard, CPU, memory, storage and power supply, while a PCIe riser cable is used to connect to the graphics card on the other side of the case in Zone 2. There is also a third Zone but this only gives access to the top panel and the AIO liquid cooler's screws, so it's not that useful.
Starting in Zone 1 then, Acer has fitted an ITX Z790 motherboard, though that's the only details shared on the spec sheet. It seems to be a custom job designed for the Orion X and has its own custom Acer BIOS, but who the actual manufacturer is, I'm not sure, and it certainly looks fairly basic on first impressions. An i9-13900KS CPU is plugged into the board, which is technically now a last-gen part, but still offers eight Raptor Lake P-cores and sixteen E-cores, though we take a closer look at performance later in the video. That CPU is cooled by a compact 240mm AIO, with the fans set to exhaust out of the roof, so it'll be interesting to see how it deals with the heat of the 13900KS.
Memory also appears to be custom for this system, with 32GB of DDR5, clocked at 5600MT/s, bearing the Predator logo. There's also two internal M.2 slots, but both are occupied by 1TB Micron MTFDKBA1T0TFK-1BC15ABYY PCIe Gen3 SSDs. Just 2TB in a system that costs over three grand feels a little cheap to me, as does the fact these are only Gen3 SSDs when Gen5 drives are now well established. If you want to add more storage however, there is a removable hot-swap enclosure found in the front panel, which users can open and install another M.2 SSD, though it is empty by default – but I think that's a nifty inclusion.
Over in Zone 2, the only component is the graphics card, an RTX 4080 (non-Super) that again looks custom-made for the Predator Orion X. It's a triple-fan and triple-slot unit, though it runs at a stock speed of 2505MHz, so hasn't been factory overclocked. That's all powered by the compact 850W PSU, and again we have no details on it other than the fact that it is an 80 Plus Gold SFX unit, which should be fine for this spec.
Overall port selection is quite basic, too. There's a total of five full-size USB ports on the rear, and one Type-C that's USB 3.2 Gen 2X2, alongside Ethernet and audio jacks, but that's it round the back. On the front panel there's another Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2X2 and one 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, alongside audio and mic jacks.
RGB lighting can also be found on the front panel, on the CPU block and with the liquid cooler's fans, and this can all be synchronised using the PredatorSense app that comes pre-installed.
The post Acer Predator Orion X Prebuilt Review (13900KS + 4080) first appeared on KitGuru.With a surge in interest in post-apocalyptic fiction after the success of the Fallout TV series, no one was surprised to see Epic Games partnering with Microsoft/Bethesda to do a crossover in the Fortnite universe. It seems that Fallout will be one of the major crossover events for Season 3, which is just around the corner.
Epic Games teased fans with a tweet featuring a Brotherhood of Steel member in iconic Fallout power armour gazing through smoke clouds. The image also hints at a new point of interest, possibly a refinery.
While we don't know specifics about the type of content and cosmetics this collaboration will bring, it's almost certain that a Brotherhood of Steel skin will be part of it. Another skin that would be a perfect fit for Fortnite would be the blue and yellow Vaultec suit.
Rumours and data leaks have strongly suggested an apocalyptic theme for Season 3, making this Fallout crossover a perfect fit. With Fortnite Season 2 scheduled to conclude on May 24th, Season 3 will likely kick off on the same day.
KitGuru says: Do you play Fortnite? What do you expect from this collaboration with Fallout?
The post Fallout is coming to Fortnite first appeared on KitGuru.Ghost of Tsushima has finally arrived on PC, and as expected, it's a success. With a peak concurrent player count of over 77,000, it's already PlayStation's most successful single-player game to launch on Steam.
Following its debut on Steam on May 16th in its Director's Cut form, Ghost of Tsushima rapidly gained traction and outpaced previous PlayStation PC ports. Despite Helldivers 2 being the most successful PlayStation release on PC, with 458,709 concurrent players at its peak, Ghost of Tsushima managed to outshine all other single-player titles that Sony has published on PC so far.
This past weekend, Ghost of Tsushima peaked at 77,154 concurrent players, surpassing God of War's 73,529 players at its peak and Marvel's Spider-Man's 66,436 high. Other former PlayStation exclusives that came to Steam include Horizon Zero Dawn (peaked at 56,557 players), Horizon Forbidden West (40,462 players), and The Last of Us Part 1 (36,496 players).
At the time of writing, the game has almost 8,600 reviews on Steam, of which 88% are positive.
KitGuru says: Have you already tried Ghost of Tsushima on PC? How has your experience been with the game?
The post Ghost of Tsushima PC launch breaks PlayStation records first appeared on KitGuru.Thanks to a recent fiscal report from Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar, we have a more specific launch window for Grand Theft Auto VI.
The post Rockstar Games Confirms Grand Theft Auto VI Release Window first appeared on Pokde.Net and is written by Aiman Maulana.
A recent Geekbench 6 confirms that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 will be using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.
The post Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 Confirmed to Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 – Official Debut Set for July 10 first appeared on Pokde.Net and is written by Aiman Maulana.
Despite previous doubts, it seems that Redfall is set to receive one last update before Arkane Austin's closure. Since its launch, Redfall has faced numerous challenges, including lackluster reviews and a struggle to attract a large player base, despite being available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. While post-launch updates attempted to address player feedback, they failed to call in new players.
The studio promised a massive overhaul was in the works. Still, with Microsoft's announcement that it would close the studio, the hope of getting the promised update went underwater. Surprisingly, Arkane Austin announced it still plans to launch one last update to the game.
The developer's official account announced this last Redfall update (Game Update 4) on X. According to the developer, the update will include an overhauled Neighbourhood and Nest systems, a single-player pause, an offline mode, and more. The addition of an offline mode is particularly noteworthy, as it ensures that the game remains playable even if its servers are eventually deactivated.
This update could be a turning point for Redfall, potentially addressing some of its issues at launch. However, it's worth noting that some promised content, such as DLC characters from the Bite Back Edition, may never be released. Microsoft has promised compensation for those who purchased the Bite Back Edition, but details are yet to be disclosed.
KitGuru says: Have you already tried Redfall? Are you planning to revisit it after Arkane Austin launches the new update?
The post Redfall is getting one final update before Arkane Austin closes first appeared on KitGuru.SteelSeries has recently broadened its Arctis Nova product line with the debut of the Arctis Nova 5 wireless headsets. This new addition is accompanied by the launch of the Nova 5 Companion App, which grants users access to many audio presets. The Nova 5 will be available in three models, offering audio solutions for various gaming platforms, including Xbox, PlayStation, and more.
The Arctis Nova 5 headsets have three notable features to enhance the gaming audio experience. These include a triple connection option featuring Quick Switch Wireless technology, enabling seamless switching between high-speed 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.3. Additionally, the headsets are designed for extended gaming sessions with over 60 hours of gameplay on a single charge. Lastly, the Companion App introduces a feature that enables real-time audio adjustments without interrupting gameplay and presents a library of over 100 game-specific audio presets crafted by audio professionals and gaming specialists.
The headsets have Neodymium magnetic drivers to deliver a more realistic audio experience. The Arctis Nova 5 series also incorporates a compact USB-C dongle for quick connectivity to various gaming platforms, including PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Another standout feature is the redesigned ClearCast 2.X Mic, offering enhanced bandwidth and clarity for communication. This microphone features a high-bandwidth chipset enabling 32KHz/16Bit audio and AI-powered noise reduction capabilities through the Sonar Audio software suite, an equaliser designed for gaming that provides extensive control over sound parameters.
In terms of charging, the headsets support rapid charging, delivering an additional six hours of battery life after just a 15-minute charge. The Arctis Nova 5 Series is now available globally, offering various variants such as the Arctis Nova 5, Nova 5X (Xbox), and Nova 5P (PlayStation) for £129.99/€139.99/$139.99. Furthermore, consumers can download the SteelSeries Sonar Audio software suite for free HERE.
KitGuru says: If you're looking for a new gaming wireless headset for PC, Xbox Series X|S, or PlayStation 5, the Nova 5 might be worth considering.
The post Steelseries expands the Arctis lineup with the Nova 5 first appeared on KitGuru.LN2 is commonly used for overclocking Intel and AMD CPUs. However, it's not every day we see someone using this same cooling method on an Apple M-series SoC, as Geekerwan did with the M4.
Geekerwan (via Tom's Hardware) benchmarked the M4 in its 3+6 core configuration (3 performance cores + 6 efficiency cores) but has already acquired the 4+6 model for further testing. Geekerwan inserted a Kingpin Cooling T-Rex Rev 4 CPU LN2 pot at the rear of the iPad Pro, most likely where the M4 processor is housed, and filled it with liquid nitrogen to keep the chip cool while running at 4.41 GHz.
Image credit: Geekerwan
The LN2-cooled M4 iPad Pro scored 4,001 points in Geekbench 6's single-core test, 28% quicker than the M3 Max in the 16-inch MacBook Pro in the same test. In addition, the M4 outperformed the Mac Studio's M2 Ultra by 44%. Even though it lacks active cooling, the M4 iPad Pro receives a perfect grade. Even in its regular condition, the M4's single-core performance is high, surpassing the 3,000 mark. For the final few yards, the liquid nitrogen assisted the M4 in reaching the finish line.
However, the M4's multi-core performance fell short of expectations. It performed 54% slower than the M3 Max and 57% slower than the M2 Ultra. Geekerwan provided many Geekbench 6 entries, with the highest multi-core score of 14,785 points.
KitGuru says: The lower multi-core score is only expected since the M4 has considerably fewer cores than the M3 Max and M2 Ultra. However, we expect Apple to launch a higher-core count M4 SoC, which should put the M4 chips closer in multi-core performance to the previous generations.
The post Overclocker pushes Apple M4 chip to new heights first appeared on KitGuru.
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