24 Nov, 2024

Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 on some Intel PCs over BSOD issues

Microsoft is blocking Windows 11 24H2 upgrades on systems with incompatible Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers due to blue screen of death (BSOD) issues. Intel SST is an integrated audio DSP (Digital Signal Processor) that handles audio, voice, and speech interactions on devices with Intel Core and Intel Atom processors. The company said in a new […]

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AMD Ryzen 5 vs Intel Core i5: Ultimate Performance Comparison

The mid-range CPU market is known for being the most competitive and AMD and Intel have been battling it out for years with the Ryzen 5 vs Core i5 series. Both offer consumers a wide range of options and each processor family has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, catering to different needs and budgets. […]

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Intel Will Provide 2-Year Extended Warranty on OEMs & Tray 14th/13th Gen CPUs Too

Intel recently extended the warranty of its boxed 14th & 13th Gen CPUs by 2 years but we have just learned that they will also include OEMs & Tray CPUs to the list too. Intel Won’t Limit 2-Year Warranty Extension To Just Boxed 14th & 13th Gen CPUs, Also Coming To OEMs & Tray Chips […]

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Intel Lunar Lake “Core Ultra 200V” Officially Launches on 3rd September: Next-Gen CPU, GPU & NPU For Thin & Light Laptops

Intel has officially announced that it will be launching its next-gen Lunar Lake “Core Ultra 200V” CPUs on 3rd September. Intel’s Next-Gen Lunar Lake “Core Ultra 200V” CPUs Headed To Thin & Light Laptops With Massive Architectural Changes The Intel Lunar Lake CPUs will be a major breakthrough for Team Blue with a combination of new architectures […]

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The Best CPU for Gaming in 2024

Our picks below will show you the best CPU for gaming. Of course, when shopping for the best CPU for gaming, you’ll want to balance performance and features with your budget. You can also see how all of these processors stack up in our CPU benchmarks hierarchy, and for detailed help on picking the best […]

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Do temps matter no more? Next-gen Intel desktop CPUs might run as hot as Meteor Lake laptop chips

Desktop CPUs can get pretty hot already, whether we’re talking AMD or Intel, which probably goes some way towards explaining the seemingly increasing prevalence of AIO cooling compared to air cooling. I’ve come to accept that CPUs are getting hotter, and so be it. So color me unphased by the recent rumour that next-gen Intel desktop CPUs […]

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Intel Says 14th & 13th Gen Laptops CPUs Not Affected By Same Instability Issues As Desktop Chips

Reports regarding Intel’s 14th & 13th Gen CPU instability are extending to laptops as well but the blue team says they are not the same issue as the desktop chips. Intel’s 14th & 13th Gen Laptop CPUs Might Show Signs of Instability Too But They Aren’t The Same Issues As The Desktop Lineup According To […]

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Intel’s 14th Gen & 13th Gen CPU Instability Issues Forces Game Studio “Alderon Games” To Switch To AMD, Advises Customers The Same

Intel’s 14th Gen & 13th Gen CPU gaming instability issues have now started to plague game developers, as the team at Alderon Games reveals its troublesome experience using these chips. Intel’s 14th & 13th Gen CPU Gaming Instability Issues Have Stirred A New Problem In The Markets; Consumers Start Opting For Alternatives Such As AMD […]

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Intel’s Arrow Lake-S rumored for December launch

Just a couple of weeks ago we reported that Intel was on-track to launch its codenamed Lunar Lake-V platform for laptops in September and then start sales of unlocked codenamed Arrow Lake-S processors for desktop computers in October. Today, a new rumor emerged that Intel’s Arrow Lake-S will only be available for sale this December, […]

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Intel Arrow Lake-S & Lunar Lake “Core Ultra 200” CPU Support Added To CPU-z: Core Ultra 9 285K/275, Core Ultra 7 265K/255, Core Ultra 5 245K/240

The latest version of CPU-z has added support for Intel’s upcoming Arrow Lake-S Desktop CPUs such as the Core Ultra 9 285K flagship. Intel Arrow Lake-S CPUs Are Now Supported In CPU-z v2.10: Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K, Core Ultra 5 245K “Unlocked” Chips It looks like the CPU-z team has preliminary […]

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