Intel's Xe3P graphics architecture will focus on Crescent Island discrete GPUs for AI & Workstation, while missing out on the Arc gaming family. Intel Xe3P Goes Pro & AI With Crescent Island Discrete GPUs, Arc Gaming Lineup Missing In Action Intel's Xe3 GPU architecture has been phenomenal for Panther Lake CPUs, and as the blue team continues to develop its graphics architectures, there's some good news and bad news for the next-gen discrete GPU family. According to Jaykihn, Intel's Xe3P, the successor to Xe3, will feature discrete GPU options. These graphics series will be branded under the Crescent Island lineup. […]

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Cherry Xtrfy has announced the K5 Pro TMR Compact gaming keyboard, featuring Cherry MK Crystal Magnetic switches and Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR) sensing technology, designed for high precision and fast response times in competitive gaming.

As you might know, TMR technology captures small changes in the magnetic field, providing users with millimetre precision. According to Cherry Xtrfy, this technology provides greater precision than standard Hall-effect sensing.

The K5 Pro TMR Compact uses an 8000Hz polling rate to transmit signals to the PC up to 8 times per millisecond. The internal construction includes a metal plate, multi-layer damping, and pre-lubricated PCB-mounted stabilisers to reduce vibration. The switches are hot-swappable, allowing easy replacement with other magnetic switches.

Users can manage keystroke parameters in Cherry MagCrate software, which allows adjusting actuation points and assigning multiple functions to a single key based on press depth.

The Cherry Xtrfy K5 Pro TMR Compact is available now, priced at €149.99.

KitGuru says: If you were in the market for a 65% keyboard, would you consider Cherry Xtrfy's new K5 Pro TMR Compact?

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With limited reviews available, you will hardly hear about the Arc Pro B70's performance. Here's a sneak peek into the analysis by Hardware Luxx. Hardware Luxx Intel Arc Pro B70 Review Reveals GPU's Performance Against Its Competitors Intel's flagship workstation Big Battlemage GPUs were released roughly two weeks ago, but since then, we have hardly seen any reviews for the Arc Pro B65 and the Arc Pro B70. It appears that the GPUs don't have good availability, and similar to what we heard about the Arc Pro B60 last year, both the newer GPUs may not be that abundant in […]

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Intel has just published its latest MLPerf Inference v6.0 benchmarks, showcasing strong performance with the Arc Pro B70 & Arc Pro B60 GPUs. Intel's Continuous AI Optimizations Deliver A 18% Boost for Existing Arc Pro GPUs, While Arc Pro B70 Offers A 80% Uplift Over Arc Pro B60. MLCommons has just published its latest benchmarks in MLPerf Inference v6.0, which showcase the AI inference performance of various GPUs and CPUs. Today's results are special for Intel since they are the first showcase of their latest Arc Pro GPUs, the Arc Pro B70 and Arc Pro B65, which were recently unveiled, […]

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If you are looking to buy the new Arrow Lake Refresh chips for faster gaming and productivity, here is where you can find them. Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Listed at $349, Ultra 5 250K at $219, and Ultra 5 250KF at $199 on Various Retailers Intel's recently launched Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs have started appearing on various retailers, and if you were looking to buy one, here's how the current pricing looks in different stores. The lineup includes a few SKUs, including the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, a 24-core/24-thread CPU that boasts four additional efficient cores than […]

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Lofree is trying to make its mark in the keyboard market with the Hyzen. This 65% keyboard features a sleek, CNC-cut aluminium chassis that hides a suite of enthusiast-grade internals, most notably a brand-new switch type that claims to bridge the gap between traditional mechanical feel and magnetic performance.

According to TechPowerUP, these new hybrid switches are named Nexus, a co-engineered project between Lofree and Kailh. In what Lofree calls a world first, the Nexus switch combines standard metal contacts and pins for a mechanical typing experience with a TMR (tunnelling magnetoresistance) sensor in the stem. This hybrid approach allows the Hyzen to offer the tactile feedback typists enjoy alongside adjustable actuation, rapid trigger, and analogue input features usually reserved for magnetic gaming boards.

Connectivity is handled by a Nordic nRF54L series MCU, enabling an 8 kHz polling rate in both wired and 2.4 GHz wireless modes. For those who prioritise longevity, the Hyzen packs a massive 10,000 mAh battery, which Lofree claims can provide up to 80 hours of continuous use. The keyboard also features a unique physical toggle that swaps the number row to a function row, accompanied by an LED strip that illuminates to show active function shortcuts.

Additional QoL features include a rear-mounted volume knob and a physical switch for toggling between Bluetooth 5.4, 2.4 GHz, and wired modes. The Hyzen is scheduled to launch on Kickstarter on April 23rd, but early-bird reservations are already open on the Lofree site (until April 22nd). Early bird backers can get the tri-mode wireless version for $189 (vs. a planned $299 MSRP) or the wired-only variant for $169 (vs. a $279 MSRP).

KitGuru says: Hybrid switches that offer the precision of a Hall-Effect gaming board without sacrificing the character of a mechanical switch could usher in a new trend in the keyboard market. 

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Two budget-friendly power supply units arrive in GAMEMAX's catalog, offering reliable operation and good efficiency. GAMEMAX Launches MAX PB Non-Modular PSUs in 550W-850W Capacities, Bringing ATX 3.1 Standards for Modern PC Builds Popular hardware maker GAMEMAX has launched its brand new power supply units in the MAX-PB series. These power supplies are aimed at budget-tier PC builds, offering reliable operation for those who are running the latest hardware. The MAX PB series brings several units, offering up to 850W capacity to keep up with the demands of modern GPUs, thanks to Intel ATX 3.1 compliance. MAX PB series power supplies […]

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Intel has introduced its latest commercial client portfolio, led by the new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and a pair of professional‑grade Arc Pro GPUs. The lineup targets business laptops, desktops and workstations, with a focus on efficiency, security and as you would expect in 2026, AI‑accelerated workloads.

The Core Ultra Series 3 processors are built on Intel’s new 18A manufacturing process. These chips aim to deliver higher performance per watt, improved integrated graphics and expanded on‑chip AI acceleration.

In the slides below you can see some of the performance charts from Intel showing the performance improvement for the new Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs in a number of applications, ranging from ML Perf 1.5 and UL Procyon to Crossmark, Speedometer 3.1 and 3DMark.

For integrated graphics in the Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs, Intel is utilising the new Xe 3 architecture, offering up to 12 Xe 3 cores, led by the Arc B390 iGPU in the Core Ultra X7 and X9 models. In the slides below, Intel details the performance of this top-end iGPU in apps like Maya, Unreal Engine, Solidworks and more:

Alongside all of this, Intel has also announced new Arc Pro desktop graphics cards for workstations. The new Arc Pro B70 offers up to 32 Xe cores and 32GB of VRAM, tuned for multi-agent AI tasks. There is also going to be an Arc Pro B65 launching in April, with 20 Xe cores and 32GB of VRAM. In the slides below Intel details the performance improvement for the Arc Pro B70 versus the previous Arc Pro B60 GPU:

Finally, vPro is also receiving a number of major updates. A new certification program has been put in place to optimise application behaviour and reduce unnecessary background activity. Device IQ introduces AI‑driven analytics to help IT teams detect and diagnose issues at a faster pace, with broader integration planned for later in 2026. The company is also expanding its vPro Fleet Services, offering a turnkey, SaaS‑based activation model tied directly into Microsoft Intune for simplified deployment.

Laptops powered by Core Ultra Series 3 will begin rolling out from March 31st. The Arc Pro B70 launches today, with the B65 following in mid‑April. Intel’s new Xeon 600 workstation processors, announced earlier this year, are also now available at retail.

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Just one week after Intel unveiled its aggressive Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop refresh, a report has emerged indicating that AMD is preparing a pair of new Zen 5 chips – the Ryzen 7 9750X and Ryzen 5 9650X.

According to chi11eddog (via VideoCardz), these are not X3D parts, as they maintain the standard 32MB of on-die L3 cache. Still, they represent a shift in AMD's mid-range strategy. By nearly doubling the base TDP from 65W to 120W, AMD is pretty much factory-overclocking its Granite Ridge silicon to compete with Intel's 200S Plus series.

The Ryzen 7 9750X is supposedly an 8-core, 16-thread processor, but it pushes the envelope with a base frequency of 4.2GHz and a maximum boost of 5.6GHz. This is a substantial jump over the original Ryzen 7 9700X, which some have criticised for its conservative 65W power envelope. Similarly, the Ryzen 5 9650X reportedly offers 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.3GHz base and 5.5GHz boost.

These new variants have not yet been officially announced, so all information should be treated as rumour.

KitGuru says: Would you be interested in a bumped-up version of the Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X?

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AMD is preparing two brand new Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Refresh CPUs, the Ryzen 7 9750X & the Ryzen 5 9650X with 120W TDPs. AMD To Expand Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPU Lineup With 120W Refreshes: The Ryzen 7 9750X & The Ryzen 5 9650X According to leaker chi11eddog, who has been accurate on various leaks, AMD is preparing two brand new Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs, which will act as refreshes to tackle the upcoming Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs. These include the Ryzen 7 9750X and the Ryzen 5 9650X. AMD Ryzen 7 9750X 8-Core Desktop […]

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Micron has commenced volume production of HBM4 DRAM, PCIe Gen6 SSDs & SOCAMM2 memory for NVIDIA's Vera Rubin platform. NVIDIA Vera Rubin Gets Full Support From Micron With Volume Production Beginning On HBM4 DRAM, PCIe Gen6 SSDs & SOCAMM2 Memory Press Release: Micron Technology has begun volume shipment of its HBM4 36GB 12H in the first quarter of calendar year 2026, and it is designed for NVIDIA Vera Rubin. With HBM4, Micron achieves over 11 Gb/s pin speeds, enabling a bandwidth greater than 2.8 TB/s, representing a 2.3 times bandwidth and greater than 20% power efficiency2 improvement over its HBM3E. […]

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A several-year-old Zen 3 CPU is selling like hotcakes on Amazon US, which clearly indicates a big shift in user interest. AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Sells 4,000 Units in a Single Month, Trading Blows With the Best Gaming CPU on Amazon Shockingly, a several-year-old processor is outselling the majority of the CPUs on one of the biggest online retailers, thanks to the DDR5 price hikes, leaving users no choice but to settle for an older platform. Until recently, the Ryzen 7 5800X/XT remained the top seller on Amazon in various regions, but the Ryzen 5 5500 just pushed it to […]

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A new benchmark appears just a week before the launch. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is the new and fastest mid-range Intel desktop CPU. Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Benchmarked in PassMark for the First Time, Delivering 50,478 Points in Multi-Threaded and 4,854 Points in Single-Core Tests Just a while ago, we reported that HP is preparing its new OMEN 35L Gaming Desktop with the upcoming Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor, and now we just spotted another Arrow Lake Refresh chip. As we have mentioned before several times, the Arrow Lake Refresh lineup is going to be […]

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After several days of downtime, ASUS.de is back online, but Acer has yet to restore its Germany regional website. ASUS.DE is Now Live, and ACER.DE is Still Down; ASUS Removes Disputed Desktop and Laptop Products From the Site Due to Ban by Munich Court ASUS and Acer have been facing legal action from Nokia over a patent licensing dispute related to the HEVC/H.265 video codec.. The Munich I Regional Court forced both companies to halt direct sales of certain desktop PCs and laptops in Germany due to the same reason. The court found that ASUS and Acer had not agreed […]

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Asus's ProArt series is expanding with its first keyboard. Named ProArt KD300, this is a 65% wireless keyboard that trades the aggressive aesthetic of the ROG line for a sophisticated “Black Aerolite” finish aimed at designers and office professionals.

While similar to the ROG Falchion RX Low Profile, including using the same Asus RX Red optical switches with a 1.0 mm actuation point, the KD300 (via NotebookCheck) relocates the signature touch panel to the rear of the chassis to maintain a clean, distraction-free top plate. This positioning allows for a sleek aluminium top cover while still providing gesture-based controls for volume, brightness, and creative macros through the web-based AsusGear Link interface.

 

Connectivity-wise, the keyboard supports tri-mode connectivity for up to 5 devices simultaneously via 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and USB-C. To further enhance functionality, Asus has included a dedicated PC/Mac toggle switch and integrated storage for the wireless dongle in its injection-moulded plastic base. The device is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery, which the company claims can last 16 months on a single charge with the backlighting disabled, or around 100 days with the RGB running at full brightness.

The typing experience is designed to be both responsive and quiet, featuring dual layers of integrated silicone-damping foam to absorb the metallic pings often found on compact mechanical boards. Currently, the ProArt KD300 has officially launched in the Chinese market for CNY 999 (approximately £107).

KitGuru says: Do you prefer the more understated looks of the KD300 or the gamified aesthetics of the ROG Falchion RX?

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