HWiNFO Diagnostics Software was updated to version 6.42 today and can be downloaded here. The comprehensive hardware analysis, monitoring and reporting tool has over a dozen additions or improvements. You can see all changes in the bullet list below. Improved support of some future AMD CPUs and APUs. Fixed a possible hang on some systems …more
The Samsung 980 PRO series of PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs was introduced in September 2020 and delivered impressive performance. Legit Reviews did a review on the Samsung 980 PRO for the launch and managed to hit speeds of nearly 7 GB/s read and 5 GB/s write. The only capacities available at launch were 250GB, 500GB and 1TB. The …more
We were super excited by the Intel Iris Xe dedicated graphics card launch today and reached out to Intel to get our hands on one of the cards. We found out that getting a sample isn’t going to be easy as they cards won’t just plug-in-play on our test systems. These discrete cards based on …more
Legit Reviews was at the launch of the Intel DG1 GPU at CES 2020 and got a chance to hold Intel’s first discrete graphics card built using Iris Xe-based accelerators. Over a year has passed, but DG1 is ready to be sold to system integrators that are wanting to use Iris Xe discrete graphics in …more
A couple of months ago, Pokémon Go increased its level as part of the Go Beyond update. With the increased level, players could grow from a previous max of level 40 to level 50. Since the update landed, players have been working hard to reach the new rank. This week, two different players were successful …more
The developers behind Cyberpunk 2077 can’t seem to catch a break. Recently they released Patch 1.1 for the game, with gamers hopeful it would address many of the issues that have been making the game unplayable for some. Unfortunately, the patch has also introduced a new game-breaking bug, and it’s hard to avoid. While the …more
Apple has made an official announcement that will make anyone with an embedded pacemaker a little nervous. Apple has officially updated a support document warning users against keeping the iPhone 12 and Mac safe accessories too close to pacemakers, defibrillators, and other implants that could be impacted by magnets or radios. Apple says the devices …more
Fortnite has been quite the phenomenon since it launched with huge numbers of gamers and massive profits from in-game purchases. Some of the most commonly purchased items in the game are skins to change how the player’s character looks. Fortnite is adding some new skins from the Terminator franchise to the mix. The skins include …more
Gamers and PC enthusiasts know that it’s tough to get your hands on the latest hardware. The hardware is often in short supply, and scalpers usually gobble them up to sell at inflated prices. Retailer Newegg has announced that it will begin to use a raffle system to determine who can purchase scarce hardware like …more
Yesterday marked the launch of the latest release in the iconic Hitman game series by IO Interactive. Hitman 3 is the close to a story that started in 2016 with the original Hitman game. However, the launch didn’t go as smoothly as hoped, with some players running into server issues. One feature of Hitman 3 …more
Gamers who have been dying to get their hands on the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X should be thrilled to hear that GameStop has announced it will be getting limited stock of both consoles today. While GameStop confirmed stock would be launching today, it didn’t give an exact launch window. The only way to …more
One of the most popular video games on the Nintendo Switch is Animal Crossing: New Horizons. PowerA is a company that makes aftermarket game controllers for various consoles, and it has a new selection of wired Switch Pro Controllers designed with Animal Crossing themes. The pastel yellow controller is designed around the character Isabelle, while …more
2021 will be a big year for the sports, with Epic Games announcing a $20 million pledge for Fortnite gamers. A prize pool worth $20 million will undoubtedly get competitive gamers excited and represents a significant step up from the $17 million pledged last year. Epic announced the news as it provided details on the …more
A new report claims Target is expecting to get more stock of the PlayStation 5 game console this week. Odds are, the console stock will sell out very quickly with lots of gamers, and unfortunately, scalpers, looking to buy the consoles. The report originally came from the Spiel Times. The publication claimed that Target was …more
D50 Game Dock Solves Connectivity Issues The WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock might not be a product that you’ve heard about, but it might be something that will make your life much easier. This device is mainly targeted at laptop gamers or content creators that are looking for improved connectivity. If your system happens to have …more
Sensibo Introduces Their First Air Purifier – Sensibo Pure Portable air cleaners are quick and easy ways to filter the air in a single room or area. Many use High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters that can can theoretically remove at least 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold, bacteria, and any airborne particles with a size …more
Patriot EP Series High Endurance microSD Cards Last week during CES 2021 the team over at Patriot launched their EP series High Endurance microSDHC/XC cards. These new memory cards are designed for video recording devices needing to operate under extreme weather conditions and harsh environments with outstanding reliability and durability. The Patriot High Endurance cards are backed …more
Samsung 870 EVO – The Definitive SSD For Every Need Samsung hasn’t forgotten about all the 2.5-inch SATA SSD users out there and just today introduced the 870 EVO SSD series. Designed with improved performance and reliability, this drive is aimed at all users that are interested in rocking a 2.5-inch form factor drive. The SATA III interface has …more
How to Add USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 To Your Current Desktop PC If you use the USB interface to move around files you’ll be hearing about USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 ports much more here in 2021. That is because Intel has integrated USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 into their upcoming 500 series chipset. This move means …more
Corsair iCUE 5000X RGB Case Review With the success of the 4000 series mid-tower ATX cases, Corsair is introducing the larger 5000 series mid-tower computer cases to their case lineup. Like the 4000 series, the 5000 series come in three variants: 5000D, 5000D Airflow, and iCUE 5000X RGB. The 5000D is the standard option while …more
WD Adds 4TB Option for Portable SSDs Western Digital is always working hard behind the scenes to bring higher capacity drives to market. Before today the largest capacity portable drive from WD was 2TB. That is enough storage space for many, but the demand for 4TB models has been slowly increasing. WD has recognized that …more
Overclocking The Radeon RX 6800 At $579 the AMD Radeon RX 6800 graphics card is the lowest priced Big Navi card on the market today. We’ve had a number of people ask how it overclocks and that is something we didn’t touch on in the launch article. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is priced …more
Looking at a backlit power meter by Suraielec We’ve been using P3 P4400 Kill A Watt electricity usage monitors on Legit Reviews for nearly two decades. The power meters have worked well, but after nearly 20 years is there anything better on the market? We took a look at Amazon and noticed some different brands …more
AMD’s Smart Access Memory Now Works On Intel Twas the night before Christmas, when ASUS quietly released new BIOS versions for Intel’s 400-series chipset motherboards that added Re-Size BAR support! AMD’s Smart Access Memory (SAM) is based on Resizable BAR (Base Address Register) as that is the secret sauce on how they enhance GPU performance. Enabling this …more
ORICO Makes Cassette Tapes Great Again! We cover all sorts of storage products on Legit Reviews, but the ORICO HDD Enclosure 2580U3 is one of the coolest products that we have been sent in a long time. Hard drive enclosures are pretty much a dime a dozen these days, but this one looks like a …more
Corsair HS70 Bluetooth Headset Review The HS70 Bluetooth headset is the first Corsair gaming headset with simultaneous wired 3.5mm or USB connection with wireless Bluetooth. This headset includes several key features from the HS70 Wireless along with some changes to its aesthetics and features. The HS70 Bluetooth still includes a light-weight and durable aluminum frame and …more
ArmorLock – A Serious Encrypted 2TB Portable SSD If you are concerned with the data on your portable SSD getting seen by others an encrypted SSD like the ArmorLock by G-Technology might be of interest. This 2TB external NVMe SSD has high-end speeds of up to 1000 MB/s yet offers 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption and NIST …more
Silicon Power US70 – Low Priced Phison E16 Drive Are you looking for a PCIe Gen 4.0 NVMe SSD to upgrade the drive in your PC or for a new system build? You’ve come to the right place as we’ve independently reviewed 30 solid-state drives for the consumer market in just 2020. Our 31st and …more
Micron Delivers Industry’s First 1α DRAM Technology Milestone further solidifies Micron’s technology leadership in both DRAM and NAND BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 26, 2021 — Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), today announced volume shipment of 1α (1-alpha) node DRAM products built using the world’s most advanced DRAM process technology and offering major improvements in bit density, …more
Intel Appoints Tech Industry Leader Pat Gelsinger as New CEO News Highlights: Bob Swan will remain in CEO role until February 15 Intel expects to exceed its previously communicated guidance for fourth-quarter 2020 revenue and earnings per share (EPS). Full fourth-quarter results will be released Jan. 21, 2021, as scheduled. The company has made strong …more
Qualcomm to Acquire NUVIA Augmenting its leading technology roadmap to redefine computing performance Accelerating successful partnerships with OS providers for next-generation computing devices Enabling Samsung and the mobile ecosystem to redefine premium performance for smartphones Leading CPU talent to join Qualcomm’s best in class innovation culture SAN DIEGO, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Qualcomm Incorporated …more
CES 2021: Kingston Previews New NVMe SSD Lineup Next-Gen NVMe PCIe 4.0 Drives All-New External USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD Fountain Valley, CA – January 11, 2021 − Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced its upcoming NVMe SSD roadmap at the …more
CORSAIR Releases Wide Range of Hydro X Series Water Blocks for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-Series GPUs FREMONT, CA, December 15th, 2020 – CORSAIR, a world leader in high-performance gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced the immediate availability of a wide range of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-Series compatible water blocks in its award-winning Hydro X …more
Silicon Motion Launches Complete 16-Channel PCIe 4.0 NVMe Turnkey Enterprise SSD Controller Solution The SM8266 accelerates customers’ time-to-market with a development platform that includes turnkey firmware stack and reference design kit TAIPEI, Taiwan and MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 17, 2020 — Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) (“Silicon Motion”), a global leader in designing and marketing …more
NEW SPECIAL EDITION WD_BLACK DRIVES FROM WESTERN DIGITAL ENABLE GAMERS TO HEED THE CALL OF DUTY Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Gets Next-Level Performance with WD_BLACK Collector’s Edition Storage Products SAN JOSE, Calif., November 16, 2020 – Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) is working with Call of Duty to reimagine three high-performance products from the …more
Apple unleashes M1 With industry-leading performance, powerful features, and incredible efficiency, M1 is Apple’s first chip designed specifically for the Mac Cupertino, California — Apple today announced M1, the most powerful chip it has ever created and the first chip designed specifically for the Mac. M1 is optimized for Mac systems in which small size …more
Micron Ships World’s First 176-Layer NAND, Delivering A Breakthrough in Flash Memory Performance and Density New 3D NAND boosts storage capability across mobile, automotive, client and data center applications BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 9, 2020 — Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), today announced that it has begun volume shipments of the world’s first 176-layer 3D NAND …more
KIOXIA Introduces Industry’s First PCIe 4.0 OCP NVMe Cloud Specification-Enabled SSD New XD6 Series E1.S Data Center NVMe SSD Optimized for Hyperscale, Open Compute Platform Applications SAN JOSE, Calif., November 3, 2020 – KIOXIA America, Inc. (formerly Toshiba Memory America, Inc.) announced another significant technological contribution to cloud data center infrastructures. Today, the company expanded …more
AMD to Acquire Xilinx, Creating the Industry’s High Performance Computing Leader — Strategic transaction strengthens AMD’s industry–leading technology portfolio — Expands AMD’s rapidly growing data center business Xilinx, the No. 1 provider of adaptive computing solutions, increases AMD TAM to $110 billion Immediately accretive to AMD margins, cash flow and EPS All stock transaction with combined enterprise value of approximately $135 …more
SK hynix to Acquire Intel NAND Memory Business NEWS HIGHLIGHTS SK hynix will pay US $9 billion for the Intel NAND memory and storage business, which includes the NAND SSD business, the NAND component and wafer business, and the Dalian NAND memory manufacturing facility in China. SK hynix aims to enhance the competitiveness of …more
Silicon Motion Launches PCIe 4.0 NVMe 1.4 Controller Solutions for Client SSDs New controller solutions offer best-in-class Power and Performance up to 7,400/6,800 MB/s Sequential Read/Write Speeds TAIPEI, Taiwan and MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 20, 2020 — Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) (“Silicon Motion”), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage …more
HyperX Releases QuadCast S USB Microphone with Dynamic RGB Lighting Effects that can be Personalized with Custom Settings Ideal for Streamers and those Working from Home, RGB Microphone Features Four Polar Patterns and Built-in Anti-Vibration Shock Mount FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif – Sept. 28, 2020 – Underscoring an unwavering commitment to streamers, casters and work from …more
