Corsair's Void series has undergone multiple iterations over the years, consistently positioned as a mid-tier offering within the company's gaming headset portfolio. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new Void headset, with most recent releases being in the Virtuoso and ‘HS’ product lines. Well that’s about to change with the release of the Void Wireless V2. Featuring 50mm drivers, support for Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio and a lightweight 303g design, will this be a new favourite for gamers?
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:51 Pricing / Warranty
01:10 Design, features and Build Quality
04:51 Real world / Dolby Atmos / EQ
05:48 Comfort
06:32 Mic Test
07:20 Battery Life
08:10 Connectivity
08:42 iCue Integration
10:14 Closing Thoughts
Specifications
We don't yet have a buy link but the Void Wireless V2 will be available for £99.99.
Pros:
Cons:
KitGuru says: The Void V2 has great spatial audio performance and a long lasting battery, it's only slightly let down by the plasticky construction.
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OCCT is now available for Linux. This marks the culmination of three years of development, primarily focused on overhauling the software's underlying infrastructure. This expansion opens up new testing possibilities across a broader range of hardware, including gaming handhelds running SteamOS.
The Linux version of OCCT aims to replicate the functionality of its Windows counterpart, providing a comprehensive suite of tools for system stability and performance analysis. According to the OCCT developers, the feature set of the Linux and Windows versions is “exactly the same”, allowing for consistent cross-platform hardware testing.
With OCCT, users can test their CPU, GPU, and memory under heavy workloads to assess system stability and resilience. The software also monitors crucial system parameters, including temperature, voltage, and power consumption. OCCT for Linux is designed to be compatible with various popular Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Red Hat, and Arch Linux. Moreover, the Linux version features a simplified and intuitive interface, making it accessible to users of all technical skill levels.
While the Linux version was previously available in beta, it required a subscription. Now, it's freely available to all users. A paid version remains an option for those seeking advanced professional testing features or wanting to remove pop-up advertisements.
KitGuru says: Do you have any Linux-based systems? Are you interested in trying OCCT on them?
The post You can now use OCCT on Linux-based systems first appeared on KitGuru.Sharkoon has entered the CPU air cooling market with its new A series, comprising of three models: the A40, A50, and A60. These tower-style coolers are available in matte black, with or without RGB lighting, and white with RGB, offering a range of aesthetic choices.
The new Sharkoon A-series can be divided into single-tower models, such as the A40 and A50, and dual-tower models, like the A60. All three models feature copper heat pipes in direct contact with the CPU, with the A40 using four heat pipes, the A50 five, and the A60 six. The A40 and A50 are sized the same, with 120x72x153 mm, while the A60, due to its dual-tower design, is slightly larger at 120x125x156 mm. The coolers are rated for Thermal Design Power (TDP) values of 220W (A40), 230W (A50), and 260W (A60).
All Sharkoon A-series coolers utilize fluid dynamic bearing fans. However, while the A40 and A50 feature a single fan, the AA60 comes equipped with two, as is common for dual-tower coolers. Notably, only one fan in the dual-fan A60 RGB Black/White configuration offers RGB illumination.
These fans feature nine blades and a 4-pin PWM connection for precise speed control. They operate within a speed range of 500-1,800 RPM, delivering a maximum airflow of 121.55 m³/h, a static pressure of 2.90 mm H₂O, and a maximum noise output of 30 dB(A).
The Sharkoon A-series CPU coolers offer wide CPU socket compatibility, supporting Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/1150/1151/1155/1156/1356/1366/2011/2066 and AMD Socket AM5/AM4/AM3/AM2/FM1/FM2 CPUs.
KitGuru says: Do you think the new Sharkoon CPU air coolers have what it takes to break through this market?
The post Sharkoon unveils new A40, A50 and A60 series CPU coolers first appeared on KitGuru.Forza Horizon 5 marks one of the biggest first-party Xbox games to come to PS5, with the open-world racing title set to drop onto Sony’s system later this month. Ahead of this, the game has broken one final player count barrier – surpassing a total of 45 million players.
As shared by ‘VGT Gaming News’ via BlueSky, Forza Horizon 5 has officially reached a new player milestone with over 45 million players.
For context, since its launch back in 2021, Horizon 5 quickly sped past 15 million players in just two months. This then increased to 28 million total within 15 months – later being pushed to over 32 million by August of 2023.
Of course, as with all first-party Microsoft titles, total players does not equate to total copies sold, with Microsoft-published games being a day-one addition to Game Pass.
All that said, with a total user base now established, it will be interesting to see how quickly following the PS5 version’s launch that Forza Horizon 5 grows to 50 million players total.
KitGuru says: Are you excited for Forza Horizon 5? How many copies do you think have been pre-ordered so far? Could Forza sell 10 million copies on PS5 alone? Let us know your thoughts down below.
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Since the explosive popularity of the Battle Royale genre, we’ve seen most major publishers have a go at developing and releasing their own BR entries. Some have succeeded while most failed. Years on from their first attempt with Hyperscape, Ubisoft is reportedly working on another Battle Royale shooter – this time inspired by Apex Legends.
As reported by the publication Insider-Gaming, Ubisoft is currently working on a new battle royale game. Codenamed ‘Scout’ this BR shooter is said to be “so heavily inspired by Respawn Entertainment’s highly successful Apex Legends that it was once used as the thumbnail for the project.”
Beyond this, it’s not known exactly how many elements of Apex Legends are being used for inspiration – though the characters and their unique abilities are reportedly one of their focuses.
While we are way past the heyday of the battle royale gold rush, Ubisoft seems keen to take on EA’s Apex Legends directly, with one source telling Insider-Gaming “I think the goal is to capitalize on the player count of Apex dropping and [Ubisoft higher-ups] thinking there’s room in the market for another hero Battle Royale.”
While the battle royale genre in specific is not necessarily as oversaturated as many would have you believe, the overarching live-service space is one which is heavily competed for.
Given this, it will be interesting to see how Ubisoft pitches this project ‘Scout’ and whether they’ll be second-time…third-time…fourth-time lucky.
KitGuru says: What do you think of these details so far? Is there room for another Battle Royale? Can Ubisoft take Apex Legends’ spot? Let us know your thoughts down below.
The post Ubisoft reportedly working on a Battle Royale inspired by Apex Legends first appeared on KitGuru.In the past couple years, we’ve seen the famous Kaiju Godzilla feature in multiple video game projects from Call of Duty to Dave the Diver. Despite this, there has not been a dedicated Godzilla game in years. That said, the IP owners (Toho) have now announced plans for a dedicated console title.
In a report by Bloomberg (and collated by the fansite Godzilla-Movies), IP owner Toho announced a number of new projects set in the Godzilla universe planned to release over the coming years.
Of course, there will be new films, anime, merch and more, but by far the most interesting revelation was in the announcement of their intentions to release a dedicated game for home consoles – something which we have not seen since 2014’s critically-panned Godzilla for PS3/4.
Despite his presence throughout the entire history of video games, Godzilla has yet to receive a proper dedicated video game which offers more than the surface-level destruction that projects of its ilk typically resort to.
Of course, with nothing else to go off of, it’s far too early to make any guesses about what exactly the game will entail – and just as importantly which studio will be developing it.
KitGuru says: What do you think of Toho’s statement? What would you want from a Godzilla title? Did you get any enjoyment from the 2014 game? Let us know down below.
The post Toho announces plans for a Godzilla video game first appeared on KitGuru.Back in 2023 during the FTC lawsuit against Microsoft, the console maker was made to hand over a bunch of internal documents – some of which leaked online. Amongst the unannounced projects was an Oblivion and Fallout 3 Remaster. With the former now all-but-confirmed, one insider has offered an update on the status of the latter.
Following the unofficial confirmation of the much-rumoured Oblivion remaster, some fans have moved their attention towards one of Microsoft’s other leaked projects – the Fallout 3 remaster.
One fan took to Twitter to ask known industry insider NateTheHate: “have you heard anything new in regards to fallout 3 remastered?”
In response, Nate replied “It'll be a while before we see it”. While not much to go on, it is nice to know that we shouldn’t be waiting with bated breath for the announcement. If Microsoft chooses to take a similar route to that of Oblivion, we may not hear any official word until the game is near its release.
All that said, with the leaked details for Oblivion claiming major improvements across many aspects from combat to movement and more, hopefully the Fallout 3 Remaster receives a similar refresh – perhaps by adding actual first-person shooting this time. We will have to wait and see.
KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the Oblivion remaster? When do you think Fallout 3 will follow suit? What other classic Bethesda / Xbox games would you like to see receive a similar treatment? Let us know down below.
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The GeForce RTX 5060 family of cards is about to be released, and we have a 16GB version of the RTX 5060 Ti in for review. NVIDIA partners will be offering both…
Intel's Bartlett Lake-S isn't a new architecture, but it has yet to be released for something available to the general public. While the architecture had been rumoured for several months prior, Intel clarified that, despite being part of the Core 200 series, Bartlett Lake-S is specifically designed for networking and edge computing applications, but now, new chips based on this architecture may become available to regular consumers for the first time.
Early leaks of this architecture hinted at the possibility of a variant without E-cores, which has captured the attention of some. The prospect of a pure P-Core variant, potentially featuring 12x P-Cores instead of the 8x found in 14th-generation CPUs, has generated significant interest. This idea has resurfaced, suggesting it might not be entirely off the table.
The Core i7 251E represents the current top-tier offering within the Bartlett Lake-S series, featuring a 24-core configuration (8P + 16E). But this may not be the full extent of the lineup. Overclocker Toppc (via HXL), known for his close ties to MSI, recently shared a screenshot from the AIDA64 changelog, explicitly referencing Bartlett Lake-S. While Toppc refrained from providing additional information, sharing the patch notes fueled speculation that the platform might extend beyond its initial OEM and industrial focus.
The same AIDA64 version also included preliminary support for Wildcat Lake, a low-power mobile CPU architecture set to launch later this year alongside Panther Lake. While unrelated, this adds to the intrigue surrounding Intel's current development efforts. The full patch notes of the AIDA 7.65.7404 beta can be found below:
Intel may be pressured to innovate and offer compelling options for the LGA1700 platform, especially as AMD continues to support its ageing AM4 socket with new SKUs. AMD is approaching its ninth year of supporting the AM4 socket, starkly contrasting with Intel's typical three- to four-year platform cycles.
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KitGuru says: Will we see Intel Bartlett Lake-S consumer CPUs? How do you think they'll compare to the Core Ultra 200 series?
The post Intel Bartlett Lake-S CPUs might be hitting the consumer market first appeared on KitGuru.Steam has grown from strength to strength since launching in the mid 2000s, building up a hugely loyal userbase along the way, as evidenced by Epic Games' struggles to compete with Steam to this day, despite sinking millions into exclusivity deals. As it turns out, the Steam app has a hidden support page – one that will reveal the exact amount you've spent on games since creating your account.
My personal Steam account is approaching 20 years old at this point and over that time, I've purchased around 800 games, a number inflated by things like the Humble Bundle. On top of game purchases though, I've also bought a number of DLCs and occasionally, I've paid out for subscriptions and microtransactions for certain titles like Final Fantasy 14 and Counter-Strike 2.
There have been third-party tools that you can use to get an estimate of the value of your Steam library for years, but this is the first time we've been able to get a Total Spend figure straight from Valve.
If you are curious to see how much you've spent on Steam over the lifetime of your account, you can find the hidden support page by heading into Steam, clicking the “Help” button, from there go to Steam Support > My Account > Data related to your Steam account > External funds used.
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KitGuru Says: Have you taken a look at your account's Total Spend? Is the figure higher or lower than you were expecting?
The post Hidden Steam Support page lets you see your lifetime spend on games first appeared on KitGuru.DOOM: The Dark Ages is just weeks away from release and in the run-up, Microsoft has revealed a new set of special edition controllers. There are two new DOOM themed Xbox game pads hitting the market, and they both look fantastic.
This is a Limited-Edition Collection, but unlike some other special edition gamepads from Xbox, like last year's Deadpool controller, you won't have to enter a sweepstakes to get hold of one. Both the standard DOOM Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and the Xbox Elite Series 2 DOOM Edition controller will be available to purchase until stocks run out.
The standard edition Doom controller will cost £74.99, with a green Doom Slayer Armour aesthetic, while the Elite Series 2 version will cost £199.99 and has a demonic red makeover. Both look great but honestly, the Doom Slayer armour on the cheaper controller looks so much more iconic in my opinion. If I were to buy one of them, it would be the cheaper green one.
Buying one of these limited-edition controllers will also net you an exclusive Doom Slayer Executioner skin for the upcoming game, Doom: The Dark Ages.
If you'd rather give your Xbox console a new look, there is also a DOOM: The Dark Ages Xbox Series X wrap available for £54.99.
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KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to DOOM: The Dark Ages? What do you think of the new limited edition controllers?
The post The new DOOM edition Xbox controllers are very tempting first appeared on KitGuru.AMD is hard at work on improving its position in the booming AI market. Recently, AMD acquired ZT Systems in an effort to bolster its datacentre and AI efforts. Now, the company has launched a joint engineering partnership with Stability AI to create new models optimised for AMD hardware, improving performance by as much as 4.3x.
Amuse 3.0 is the first AI model to come out of this joint partnership. This AI model is AMD-optimised, so in conjunction with an upcoming driver, AMD users will be able to use this tool for Video diffusion, Video Restyle and over 100 new Stable Diffusion family image models. These are locally run AI tools, helpful for creators looking to speed up their workflow. With Amuse 3.0 and the new AMD driver, users can expect significant improvements of up to 4.3x using these tools locally on AMD hardware.
For those who don't know, Amuse is a Windows PC application that lets you generate, modify and draw images with AI support. It is free to download and supports AMD XDNA Super Resolution too. To take full advantage, you'll need AMD Driver version 24.30.31.05 or higher.
You can download Amuse AI for free, HERE.
KitGuru Says: Are any of you experimenting with running AI tools locally? What do you use it for? In my personal experience, I've found AI tools to be incredibly useful for quick transcripts, something that comes in handy when events like CES and Computex roll around. Speaking of Computex, this year's event is just around the corner, and we'll have plenty of coverage as always.
The post AMD partners with Stability AI for faster, AMD-optimised AI models first appeared on KitGuru.Acer is giving UK gamers an exclusive monitor offer for anyone looking to make an upgrade. Until the end of June, UK buyers of Predator or Nitro gaming monitors will also get a complimentary accessories bundle worth £99, including a high-performance gaming mouse and a new mouse mat.
Acer Predator gaming monitors are on the higher-end side with features like 240Hz+ refresh rates, OLED panel options and resolutions up to 4K UHD. Acer Nitro monitors are value-oriented, offering Fast IPS panels, up to QHD or UWQHD resolutions and high refresh rates up to 240Hz.
Qualifying monitors for the £99 accessories bundle include:
Participating UK retailers include the likes of SCAN, Ebuyer, Laptops Direct, Box, OCUK and more. After purchasing a qualifying monitor, you can go to Acer's monitor offers landing page, HERE, and go through the steps to claim your bundle. If you share a review of your monitor, Acer will sweeten the deal with a £10 Love2Shop voucher.
The offer ends on June 30th, so you have until then to make a redemption and claim your freebies.
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KitGuru Says: Are any of you currently shopping around for a new gaming monitor? Are you considering an Acer Nitro or Predator model?
The post Acer is giving away a £99 accessory bundle to UK gaming monitor buyers first appeared on KitGuru.For months, we've been hearing rumours about the Oblivion remake. This week, an update to the Virtuos website revealed several screenshots of the game to the public. Now, Xbox Support is also leaking the game ahead of its announcement.
X user ‘Raven' messaged the official Xbox Support account, asking if The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will be available for cloud gaming. After inputting that question, the support account replied by stating that the game is “set to release on April 21st 2025”, adding that it is “confirmed to be a day-one launch title on Xbox Game Pass”.
Bro WHAT?! @HorseArmourYT @DetectiveSeeds @SynthPotato @Kevduit @IGN pic.twitter.com/zbmvJx0ifs
— Raven (@Ser_Raven18) April 15, 2025
At first, I thought this may have been an AI-generated reply, as it almost reads like the support account is spewing out information already circulating across the internet, kind of like a ChatGPT response. However, the time gap between the question and the account's response indicates that it may have been a human support worker making their way through the queue of support messages.
Microsoft has not yet made any official announcements regarding the Oblivion Remake. While the graphics we've seen so far indicate a more extensive remake, the marketing team has instead opted to brand this title as a ‘Remaster', despite the fact that clearly, much more effort has gone into this new version of the game. Typically, remasters are associated with simple frame rate unlocks and resolution bumps – something already available to owners of the original Oblivion on Xbox Series X/S. It is clear from the leaked screenshots that we are getting something far more ambitious than a simple resolution and frame rate bump here.
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KitGuru Says: All eyes will be on Xbox next week for this announcement. Hopefully the rumours are true and the game will drop as soon as its announced, as I'm itching to jump back into my favourite Elder Scrolls game.
The post Xbox support confirms Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake release date first appeared on KitGuru.The first RTX 5060 Ti reviews are now live and retail listings have gone up. Here, we take a look through RTX 5060 Ti pricing and availability in the UK, highlighting cards available at MSRP in particular.
There are in fact several RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards available at MSRP at launch. The MSI RTX 5060 Ti Ventux 2x OC 8GB, Palit RTX 5060 Ti Dual 8GB, Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB and Asus RTX 5060 Ti Dual OC 8GB cards can be found at £349 at SCAN.
Unfortunately, as we learned in our launch review for the RTX 5060 Ti, 8GB of VRAM is not going to be enough for you to really crank settings up in a number of games with patch-tracing. To avoid running into a memory wall, you may want to opt for the 16GB RTX 5060 Ti instead, which holds up better in titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
There are several RTX 5060 Ti 16GB cards available at the £399 price point, including the Palit RTX 5060 Ti Infinity 3, the Asus RTX 5060 Ti Dual OC 16GB, the Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB and the MSI RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X OC Plus 16GB. From there, we start to see some custom cards breaking into £400 and £500 territory.
The Gigabyte Aero RTX 5060 Ti OC 16GB and MSI RTX 5060 Ti Gaming Trio OC 16GB cards for instance, are currently up for £499, and the Asus RTX 5060 Ti TUF Gaming OC 16GB card is selling for a whopping £549. At that point, you may as well seek out an RTX 5070.
You can find cards at similar prices on OCUK. For instance, the Gainward RTX 5060 Ti Python III 16GB, MSI RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X OC 16GB, Gigabyte RTX 5060 Ti Windforce 16GB and Zotac RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB cards are available for £399.95.
There appear to be no listings for the entry-level RTX 5060 graphics card yet. This GPU is expected to sell for $299 in the US, which should translate to around £279 to £289 MSRP in the UK.
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KitGuru Says: What do you think of the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti now that retail pricing has been revealed, alongside reviews?
The post Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti hits UK retailers with prices starting at £349 first appeared on KitGuru.Alongside today’s launch of the GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti desktop graphics cards, Nvidia is also rolling out a new Game Ready driver. This driver adds support for both of the new cards in Nvidia's Blackwell line-up, as well as enabling Multi-Frame Generation for another set of games.
There are two titles this week adding support for DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation (MFG) – Black Myth Wukong and No More Room in Hell 2. With Multi-Frame Generation, you can use the Blackwell architecture's improved AI capabilities to generate 3x more frames than an RTX 40 series GPU with Frame Generation.
Additionally, there’s support for 19 new G-SYNC Compatible displays, and six more titles have been updated with Optimal Settings profiles, including the likes of Deadlock, GTA V Enhanced, Half-Life 2 RTX, InZOI, Monster Hunter Wilds and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered.
The new Nvidia GeForce graphics driver is available now through the Nvidia App / GeForce Experience, or you can download and install it manually via the GeForce website, HERE.
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KitGuru Says: As always, let us know how you get on with the latest drivers!
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: MSRP $429 The new GeForce RTX 5060 Ti brings NVIDIA's latest Blackwell GPU architecture down below $500, to target mainstream, 1440p gamers. Blackwell Architecture Power Efficient Smaller Form Factors Cool And Quiet Tons Of Overclocking Headroom DLSS4 And RTX Neural Rendering Latest Media Engines Modest Upgrade... 
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