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A Total War Saga: Troy PC Performance Review and Optimisation Guide
Software | 17/08/2020
The latest Total War is here, but how does it run?
Z490 ITX Roundup, ASUS Strix vs MSI Unify vs Gigabyte Aorus Ultra
CPU & Mainboard | 16/08/2020
If you need a small form factor Z490 motherboard there are options from the big three, and we put them against each other in a battle to the death with our Core i9-10900K
Horizon Zero Dawn PC Performance Review and Optimisation Guide
Software | 10/08/2020
This game is far from perfect, but a few tweaks can deliver large performance gains.
OC3D News ›› All

Google's killing third-party cookies in Chrome to make tracking less intrusive
Software | 03/03/2021
The future of the internet is more private, not completely private.

A high refresh rate 1440p monster - AMD officially reveals its Radeon RX 6700 XT
GPU & Displays | 03/03/2021
The RX 6700 XT is launching on March 18th.

MSI confirms that its Z490 motherboards support PCIe 4.0 GPUs and SSDs
CPU & Mainboard | 03/03/2021
MSI's Z490 motherboards are ready for Rocket Lake.

Watch AMD's "Where Gaming Begins Ep. 3" Stream/RX 6700 XT Reveal Here
Software | 03/03/2021
What else will AMD reveal?
Destroy All Human PC Performance Review and Optimisation Guide
Software | 31/07/2020
Changing one setting can boost this game's performance by almost 40%.
ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming Review
CPU & Mainboard | 30/07/2020
If you've had your head turned by the more affordable B550 addition to the AMD Zen 2 range and want an ITX model then the Strix might be right up your street.
Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Thunderbolt 3/USB External SSD Review
Storage | 29/07/2020
If you prefer your storage to be on the go, but not compromising the transfer rates then the Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q might be the very thing.
MSI Optix MAG161V Portable Display Review
GPU & Displays | 21/07/2020
The MSI Optix MAG161V fills a very niche sector of the market, but if you want what it offers, how does it fare?
Death Stranding PC Performance Review and Optimisation Guide
Software | 16/07/2020
It's time for a full look at Death Stranding's PC version. Let's see how it runs on both old and new PC hardware.
Sabrent Rocket NVMe 2280 M.2 Review
Storage | 16/07/2020
The latest in a long line of Sabrent NVMe drives is in the office, so of course we had to see how it compared to our recently reviewed Sabrent Rocket Q.
DLSS 2.0 in Death Stranding - Nvidia 4K Performance Trump Card
Software | 15/07/2020
Nvidia's killer feature DLSS 2.0 is back, but how does it fare when pitted against AMD's Fidelity FX CAS tech and Death Stranding's already beautiful presentation?
Corsair iCUE Nexus Review
Input Devices | 14/07/2020
Following their acquisition of Elgato it wasn't a shock to see Corsair flex their muscles in that direction, and the Nexus looks like a superb piece of hardware. Is it?
Sabrent Rocket Q 8TB NVMe M.2 Review
Storage | 08/07/2020
Have you been taking advantage of the Steam Summer sale too much and now need a bigger, faster drive? Try the Sabrent Rocket Q.
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, Ryzen 7 3800XT and Ryzen 9 3900XT Review
CPU & Mainboard | 07/07/2020
AMD have refreshed their super popular 3rd Generation of Ryzen CPUs with the XT range, and we test them out to see what has improved.
Does Hardware-accelerated GPU Scheduling boost performance - Tested with RTX
Software | 27/06/2020
Does Microsoft's latest GPU feature boost game performance? Tested with DX12, DX11 and Vulkan games
ViewSonic Elite XG270QG G-SYNC Review
GPU & Displays | 26/06/2020
ViewSonic are a famous name in the monitor world and with the Elite XG270QG they've really brought their A game to the table.
Elgato Wave 3 Microphone Review
Audio | 18/06/2020
Streaming is massively popular and having a good microphone can make all the difference. Enter the Elgato Wave 3.
ASUS TUF B550M-Plus WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 16/06/2020
Alongside the MSI Mortar the other mATX motherboard in the OC3D office for B550 launch day is the ASUS TUF B550M-Plus WiFi. Let's see how it performs.
MSI MAG B550M Mortar Review
CPU & Mainboard | 16/06/2020
If an ITX is too small for you, but an ATX requires too much case, the mATX MSI MAG Mortar should be the very motherboard for you.
MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk Review
CPU & Mainboard | 16/06/2020
The MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk is one of the most affordable B550 motherboards we have on test. Let's find out how well it performs.
ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi and Strix-E Review
CPU & Mainboard | 16/06/2020
The Strix range has always been hugely popular and we have both the B550-F and B550-E to review. Let's find out what's the difference between the two.
Gigabyte B550I Aorus Pro AX ITX Review
CPU & Mainboard | 16/06/2020
If you prefer your form factor on the ITX side of things the Gigabyte B550I Aorus Pro AX might be right up your street.

AMD's RX 6700 XT will reportedly launch this month with reference and custom designs
GPU & Displays | 03/03/2021
AMD is expected to reveal the GPU soon.

PowerColor teases their RX 6700 XT HELLHOUND
GPU & Displays | 03/03/2021
AMD's launching new Radeon GPUs today.

NIOH 2's latest PC update delivers usable keyboard/mouse controls and improved performance at max settings
Software | 03/03/2021
The game should have launched with these fixes.

Epic Games acquires Fall Guys' developer Mediatonic
Software | 02/03/2021
The irony is that Fall Guys doesn't use Unreal Engine.

TSMC's expanding its 5nm capacity thanks to strong demand from major clients
Misc Hardware | 02/03/2021
TSMC needs to produce more wafers - AMD, Apple and Mediatek are hungry!

Aliens: Fireteam is coming to PC and Consoles in 2021
Software | 02/03/2021
The game's coming to PC through Steam.

AMD launches Threadripper PRO to consumers Worldwide
CPU & Mainboard | 02/03/2021
etailers and retailers can now sell Threadripper PRO CPUs and motherboards.

AMD's Zen 4 Genoa cores will reportedly feature AVX-512 and BFLOAT16 extensions
CPU & Mainboard | 02/03/2021
AMD's expanding its Zen feature set to take on Intel's remaining advantages.

No, hackers have not gotten Sony's PS5 to mine Ethereum at 99MH/s
Systems | 02/03/2021
Sony's console is not a crypto-mining machine.

Intel confirms Rocket Lake's launch date as March 30th - Here's when you can buy Rocket Lake
Software | 02/03/2021
Here's when you can buy Rocket Lake - officially

Ratchet and Clank is currently available for free on PS4 and PS5
Software | 02/03/2021
Sony wants PlayStation users to "Play At Home"

Programmer cuts GTA V's load times by almost 70% - Rockstar needs to fix its game's poor programming
Software | 01/03/2021
"The problems shouldn't take more than a day for a single dev to solve"

AMD's latest Genoa leaks point towards EPYC CPUs with 50% more cores, PCIe 5.0 and more
CPU & Mainboard | 01/03/2021
EPYC's becoming more EPIC!

Intel loses control of Rocket Lake's launch as Mindfactory sells 120 i7-11700K CPUs
CPU & Mainboard | 01/03/2021
First, it was Nvidia, and now it is Intel.

ASUS' RX 6700 XT TUF Gaming and Dual smile for the camera
GPU & Displays | 01/03/2021
ASUS is ready for AMD's mid-range Radeon offerings.

Outriders now has a free demo on PC, PS4, Xbox One and next-gen
Software | 26/02/2021
Ready to play People Can Fly's free demo?

Sony reportedly plans to enable storage upgrades on PlayStation 5 this summer
Storage | 26/02/2021
PS5 users cannot upgrade their system's storage, yet.

Monster Hunter Rise is coming to PC in early 2022
Software | 26/02/2021
The game is coming to Nintendo's Switch next month.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits receives a new trailer and a late summer release date
Software | 26/02/2021
This could be one of the prettiest games of 2021.

343 Industries showcases Halo Infinite's PC visuals
Software | 26/02/2021
Halo Infinite looks a lot better than before.

Black Desert Online: Remastered is available for free on Steam for a limited time
Software | 26/02/2021
Free to keep until March 10th

System Shock's remake now has a free "final demo" on PC
Software | 25/02/2021
This demo is available on GOG, the Epic Games Store and Steam.

Nvidia's Geforce 461.72 driver delivers optimisations for Outriders and DLSS and Reflex updates
GPU & Displays | 25/02/2021
This driver also addresses G-Sync Compatibility issues with LG CX OLED TVs.

TSMC reportedly orders Water Trucks amid Taiwanese drought
Misc Hardware | 25/02/2021
Taiwan's water supply is at a historic low.

It's official, Anthem NEXT has been cancelled
Software | 24/02/2021
Anthem will continue to remain available as it is today.