With the release of the most recent version of its DLSS plugin for Unreal Engine, Nvidia has full support for DLSS 4 in Unreal Engine 5.6. With the help of this updated SDK, developers can more easily incorporate Nvidia's state-of-the-art AI-powered upscaling and frame generation technologies into games and apps created using the game engine from Epic Games.

As of right now, this plugin works with Unreal Engine versions 5.2 through 5.6; official support for earlier versions is no longer offered. This release comes after Unreal Engine 5.6 made its debut last month, and the first DLSS UE5 plugin was released in February. Recall that Unreal Engine 5.6 was used for The Witcher 4 tech demo, demonstrating the engine's new version capabilities. Comparisons between the Paris Tech demo built with UE 5.2 and 5.6 have also been made, where we can see notable FPS (average and low) improvement.

A wide range of features are supported by the DLSS plugin, such as Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing (DLAA), Ray Reconstruction, Super Resolution, Multi-Frame Generation, Transformer upscaling model, and standard Frame Generation. With the help of the plugin, developers can now easily incorporate these DLSS features into their Unreal Engine projects. It is important to note that the GPU architecture of the player will determine whether or not each particular DLSS feature is available.

KitGuru says: Most games in development using Unreal Engine 5.6 are likely still a long way from release. Still, given Nvidia already launched this plugin, there's a good chance they'll come out supporting DLSS 4 at launch.

Even though Hades 2 has not yet reached its full 1.0 release, it has maintained an impressive early access run on PC. With more than 61,000 Steam reviews, the game has been in early access for more than a year, and even its early versions have received praise for their polish and depth of content for a game that is still in development. With the eagerly anticipated 1.0 launch ever closer, one can only imagine where this journey will end.

On June 17th, Supergiant Games released “The Unseen Update”, their third significant early access patch. With the addition of a new “Vow of Rivals” that not only made Guardian battles more intense but also urged players to change up their tactics for every encounter, this update mainly addressed combat changes. The latest patch, Patch 10, expands on this by making a few minor adjustments to already-existing items and abilities and fine-tuning the Vow of Rivals encounters. Additionally, Supergiant has stated that no new locations or plot points will be added before the v1.0 release, as the game's actual conclusion is being postponed until the full release.

According to the developer, Patch 10 is “likely to be our final patch before our v1.0 launch”. The sentiment implies that the end of early access is approaching, even though they followed this with a cautious “whenever that will be!” This is undoubtedly exciting for console gamers or those who would have instead waited for the game to be finished.

Xbox and PlayStation users, however, will have to be a little more patient. Hades 2's precise 1.0 release date is still unknown, but Supergiant has made it clear that the game will first be available on PC, the Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Fans have previously received assurances from the developer that the game is optimised to run smoothly on both Nintendo platforms at a steady 60 FPS.

KitGuru says: Have you tried Hades 2 already or are you waiting for the final 1.0 patch?

Arctic has officially released its new P Pro Series of fans and on top of that, the company is also equipping its Liquid Freezer III AIO cooler with the new fans, which offer high static pressure and airflow, making them ideal for those seeking to lower temperatures. The P12 Pro, P12 Pro A-RGB, and P12 Pro PST are the first 120mm models to hit the market, with more to come in the next few weeks.

A carefully redesigned fan blade structure is at the heart of this new series. Arctic has used automated manufacturing processes to get very low tolerances, which means that there is only a small gap between the impeller and the fan frame. This level of precision engineering leads to higher static pressure and a significant boost in airflow efficiency, making sure that these fans can move air well even in very tight spaces. A high-precision balancing procedure, an optimised bearing, and a longer impeller shaft all work together to keep vibration to a minimum and keep the P12 Pro running “quietly” at speeds of 600–3000 RPM.

A new controller-motor combination not only lowers the noise that motors naturally make but also smartly makes up for any speed drops that might happen when obstacles like dense radiator fins make it harder to move. There are also built-in safety features that effectively reduce inrush current peaks and prevent damage from reverse polarity.

Below is a list of all fan variants of the P Pro series:

• P12 Pro Series
  • P12 Pro
  • P12 Pro PST
  • P12 Pro PST – 5 Pack
  • P12 Pro PST (White)
  • P12 Pro PST CO
  • P12 Pro A-RGB
  • P12 Pro A-RGB – 3 Pack
  • P12 Pro A-RGB (White)
  • P12 Pro A-RGB (White) – 3 Pack
• P14 Pro Series
  • P14 Pro
  • P14 Pro PST
  • P14 Pro PST – 5 Pack
  • P14 Pro PST (White)
  • P14 Pro PST CO
  • P14 Pro A-RGB
  • P14 Pro A-RGB – 3 Pack
  • P14 Pro A-RGB (White)
  • P14 Pro A-RGB (White) – 3 Pack

The P12 Pro fans (black) are available now, and for a limited time, Arctic is offering an automatic webshop discount of up to 52%. The P12 Pro costs a reasonable €7.99 (the original price was €16.49), and the P12 Pro PST 5-pack costs €27.49 (the original price was €39.49). The P12 Pro A-RGB is available for €11.99 (original price: €19.99) for those who want something extra. As mentioned, additional models from the P12 Pro and P14 Pro Series are expected to be released in the coming weeks.

KitGuru says: On the market for some new fans for your PC? Maybe consider getting the new P12 Pro and taking advantage of these significant discounts.

Call of Duty: WWII officially came to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass earlier this week. However, the PC version has had to swiftly be pulled offline due to a newly discovered security issue.

It seems that Call of Duty: WWII has been hiding a bug that enables Remote Code Execution. One player found themselves targeted mid-game, forcing the game to close and a text file to open informing the player that their PC had been remotely accessed.

I JUST GOT HACKED PLAYING WW2! EVERYONE DO NOT PLAY WW2 ON GAMEPASS! @Xbox @XboxSupport @Activision @charlieINTEL @CODUpdates @FaZeScope @Mobbing pic.twitter.com/I5pehK1kHK

— Wrioh (@wrioh75753) July 3, 2025

Activision has so far only acknowledged that it had to pull the game offline to fix ‘an issue', with no mention of the serious security implications this bug could have on customers. With that said, Insider Gaming reports that the bug may have been around for years already, which would indicate that this has been a long-standing problem.

Nobody wants a videogame to double up as a backdoor into their PC. It is good that the game was pulled offline once the alarm was raised, but there is no telling how long it will remain offline for. Back when an RCE bug was discovered in the Dark Souls trilogy on PC, all three games had to be pulled offline for months while it was fixed. However, Microsoft has a bit more experience in the cyber security department, so things may move a bit quicker for Call of Duty: WWII.

KitGuru Says: If you had Call of Duty: WWII installed, consider uninstalling it. If you've played the game online recently, you should run a system scan to check for any rogue files.

Needless to say, this has been an awful week for Xbox, with thousands of developers being let go, several high-profile game cancellations and even a few studio closures. As Microsoft purpotedly began cancelling funding for third-party game projects, some fans became worried about the status of Kojima's upcoming Xbox game, OD. 

OD was announced a couple of years ago at The Game Awards. It was going to be the first time that Kojima had produced an Xbox exclusive, but given Microsoft's recent pivot to multi-platform releases, it is now no longer certain that OD will be exclusive to Xbox platforms.

Kojima Productions has been busy with Death Stranding 2, so progress on OD has been slow and we've heard no news since the game's initial teaser. However, it is far from a ‘dead' project. As reported by Windows Central, Kojima Productions' deal with Microsoft for OD was not affected by the recent cuts at Xbox.

There is still no word on when the game might come out, but we would expect it to be a few years away at least.

KitGuru Says: OD is anticipated to be Kojima's return to survival horror. After we all missed out on Kojima's version of Silent Hill, OD is going to have a lot of eyes on it. 

Helldivers 2 launched last year as a PlayStation console exclusive, and as the PC version is also published by PlayStation, it was widely assumed that the game would never come to Xbox. That changed this week with a surprise announcement, but while Helldivers 2 will be on Xbox moving forward, it won't be coming to Game Pass. 

Helldivers 2 for Xbox Series X/S consoles will be available starting on August 26th. However, the game will not be coming to Game Pass, now, or perhaps ever.

As reported by Videogamer, Arrowhead's Community Manager responded to fans asking about a Game Pass release in the official Helldivers 2 Discord server. To one fan, they wrote “definitely not” when asked if the game would be available through Game Pass, and later added that there are “no plans” to ever bring the game to Microsoft's subscription service.

Whether or not that stance changes in the future is anyone's guess. For its part, Microsoft does support Sony's competing PlayStation Plus subscription service with various games. Somewhere down the line, if it makes business sense for Sony to put the game on both services, I wouldn't rule it out.

KitGuru Says: A whole new class of Helldivers are about to be recruited into the ranks, which is a great thing. I don't think we need to water down that fact by focusing on the game not being available as a Game Pass freebie. 

Anime Expo 2025 is taking place this weekend and CD Projekt Red did not disappoint with its panel. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is indeed returning, and Studio Trigger will be handling it once again. 

Cyberpunk 2077 launched in December 2020 and quickly became critically panned for its major bugs and performance issues. The release of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners also coincided with a turning point for the video game. The incredible critical success of Edgerunners sent many back to Cyberpunk 2077 to re-experience the game after many patches, which then kickstarted the ‘Cyberpunk is good now' discussion in 2022.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will feature 10 episodes. David Martinez will not return, but we will be exploring new stories in Night City, with a new set of characters.

Studio Trigger and CD Projekt Red say that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will tell a “raw, real chronicle of redemption and revenge” but beyond that, we don't know any other details. Currently, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 does not have a release date, but it will drop on Netflix when its ready, just like the first season.

KitGuru Says: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was so good that I think we all expected another season at some point. It is confirmed now, and there is a trailer, but it was only shown at Anime Expo, so we'll have to wait a while longer before we get our first look. 

One of the more surprising casualties from last week's Xbox layoffs was Romero Games. Founded by DOOM creator, John Romero, the studio was not owned by Microsoft, nor had any public business ties to the company. However, it turns out that Romero Games was working on a new shooter, with the funding coming from Xbox. Now due to the cuts, Romero Games is feared to be closing down. 

While Romero Games has not named Microsoft or Xbox in any of its official statements, the company did confirm this week that it had lost publisher funding for the new First-Person Shooter it was developing. As a result, the entire team is being let go and the game has been cancelled.

As reported by VGC, one anonymous Romero Games employee gave comment on the situation, saying: “Everyone is out of a job. We had meetings with the publisher the day before this happened, there was no mention of it”.

However, it is also claimed that the studio is “trying to find other ways of funding the project”, so there is a chance that this shooter could return from the dead. In the meantime, though, the studio can't retain its employees, so the studio would have to go through a period of rebuilding, even if it did find a new publisher to finance the game.

KitGuru Says: Romero Games had remained as a small studio for years before obtaining funding for its current projects. Then when it finally grew to a full production-sized team, that funding was snatched away. If the UE5 shooter was far along enough, they may be able to convince another publisher to push the project over the finish line. 

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This week, Microsoft announced plans to let go of 9000 employees. Various studios within the Xbox unit were impacted, including Turn 10, which reportedly lost as much as half of its employees. Now, an ex employee has made the claim that Forza Motorsport has effectively been cancelled. 

Former Turn 10 developer, Fred Russell, commented on the layoffs at his old studio. Through contacts, he says that “Turn 10 Studios has shuttered the Forza Motorsport space and the team is no more”. If true, it would mean that Microsoft has made the decision to axe Forza Motorsport, but to keep Turn 10 on as a support studio for Forza Horizon, which is primarily developed by Playground Games.

Since being acquired by Microsoft in 2018, Playground Games has grown into a multi-project studio and is now working on the Fable reboot, as well as future Forza Horizon games. Turn 10 was responsible for the Forza Motorsport games, which have slightly more limited appeal compared to Forza Horizon. While Forza Horizon is an open-world game with multiple types of races, Forza Motorsport focuses exclusively on track car racing.

The latest Forza Motorsport game released in 2023 after a couple of delays. While the game was a critical success, it is unclear if it was a commercial one. Given that Turn 10 is now reduced to support studio status, it seems likely that Forza Motorsport sales had fallen behind expectations.

KitGuru Says: Do you think we'll ever see Forza Motorsport return?

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 series has begun to register significant adoption in Steam's 2025 Hardware Survey. Despite only debuting in early 2025, with the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 launching on January 30th and mid-range options like the RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 following in February and May, respectively, these cards collectively account for a notable 3.69% of all surveyed systems.

Leading the charge among the new Blackwell GPUs in the Steam hardware survey results is the RTX 5070, which has already captured nearly 1% of the total market share. The RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti follow closely behind. The survey data further reveals that even the more budget-oriented RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060, along with the flagship RTX 5090, have made an impact in a short span.

This rapid uptake suggests that gamers still prefer the Nvidia cards over AMD ones, as the results don't even mention a single Radeon RX 9000 series card. Absent from Steam's monthly poll is also Intel's Arc B-series GPUs. This suggests that their shipping numbers haven't yet reached the critical mass required to cross Valve's visibility threshold in the survey.

Despite the swift adoption of the RTX 50 series, the RTX 4060 Laptop GPU continues to hold its ground as the most popular GPU on Steam, maintaining a share of just under 5% of the installed base.

KitGuru says: Have you recently bought an Nvidia RTX 50 series GPU or a system equipped with one? What made you go for an Nvidia-based system instead of an AMD one?

Ocypus has announced the debut of its Sigma Pro Series, a new line of high-performance liquid coolers. The flagship models in the Sigma Pro lineup feature a 3.5-inch IPS display and an innovative “floating pump” design, all built upon a large copper base.

Taking centre stage in Sigma Pro liquid coolers is a 3.5-inch square IPS screen boasting a 640×480 resolution and framed by an ultra-narrow bezel. This display is customisable, allowing users to monitor their system in real-time or display their favourite videos, personal photos, and animated GIFs. Available in black and white, the Sigma Pro will be available with 240mm and 360mm radiators.

The cooler's floating pump structure, accented by a bright silver frame, adds a sense of dimension and elegance to any PC build. Complementing this unique design, an ARGB light ring is subtly integrated into the side of the pump. Users can personalise this ARGB ring with a variety of adjustable lighting effects or synchronise it with their entire system's lighting for a unified and cohesive glow. Installation is designed for ease, with a magnetic mounting system allowing for quick attachment and simple rotation to ensure the display is aligned.

The Sigma Pro incorporates a ceramic pump bearing and a 0.1mm microchannel layout, working in tandem with a 3700mm² copper base to maximise heat transfer efficiency from the CPU. The included high-performance PWM fans, equipped with fluid dynamic bearings, promise long-term stability and powerful, consistent airflow.

KitGuru says: If you were to get an Ocypus Sigma Pro liquid cooler, which model and colour option would you choose?

Cygames' action RPG, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, has achieved significant success since its release last year on PS4, PS5, and PC. After selling over one million copies in its first 11 days, the game has now surpassed two million units sold worldwide. This milestone is being celebrated with a 60% discount on both PC (Steam) and PlayStation versions for a limited time.

As a solo narrative, Relink immerses players in the journey of Gran, Djeeta, and Lyria as they confront the supporters of Avia. Following Lyria's abduction, players embark on a mission to rescue her, encountering foes like Id and Lilith. The game features a roster of beloved characters such as Katalina, Eugen, Rosetta, and Rackam, alongside additional playable characters like Narmaya, Cagliostro, and Vaseraga.

Cygames Osaka has consistently provided post-launch support for Relink. This included the introduction of new playable characters like Seofon, Tweyen, and Sandalphon, and the challenging Ultimate Showdown mission against Lucilius. While the major post-launch content for Relink appears to have concluded, the development team have expressed gratitude to fans for the game's tremendous reception.

If you're interested in buying Granblue Fantasy: Relink, you can do so with a 60% discount over at Steam and the PS Store until July 10th.

KitGuru says: Have you tried Granblue Fantasy: Relink? What did you think of it?

MindsEye has been in a rough state since launching a few weeks ago and it sounds like the studio behind it isn't in any better shape. Build a Rocket Boy founder, Leslie Benzies, has allegedly accused developers of sabotaging the game, and the studio may also face closure. 

MindsEye launched just a few weeks ago on June 10th and was quickly panned for its day-one state. The game quickly became infamous for its technical issues, along with an underwhelming campaign. Build a Rocket Boy founder and former Rockstar producer, Leslie Benzies, has not taken the outcome well though.

As reported by IGN, sources within the studio claim that while addressing staff this week, Benzies made reference to “internal and external saboteurs”, who he blames for the state of MindsEye. In an email to staff, Benzies also claimed that jobs are in jeopardy due to low sales of the game.

MindsEye currently has a 38 overall critic score on Metacritic for its PC version, and an even lower 28 overall critic score for the PS5 version. Despite all the nonsense sprinkled in, Benzies' message to staff did also include a promise to rebuild and relaunch MindsEye, so perhaps in a year or so, we'll be having a different discussion about this game.

KitGuru Says: Needless to say, there is no evidence to suggest that ‘saboteurs' are the cause behind the rocky launch of MindsEye.

Capcom had another secret Resident Evil-related game announcement up its sleeve. Weeks on from the reveal of Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom has now announced Resident Evil Survival Unit, a new strategy game.

Resident Evil Survival Unit presents a new take on the horror franchise. Survival Unit is a strategy game, developed by Joycity and Aniplex, in collaboration with Capcom and Kingdom Hearts co-creator, Shinji Hashimoto.

Resident Evil Survival Unit has only been teased for now, but a full reveal is happening next week, on July 10th at 11PM BST. At this point in time, the game has only been announced for mobile devices. Occasionally we do see mobile games also coming to PC and consoles but it is too early to say whether or not this game will get a release on non-mobile devices.

KitGuru Says: Survival Horror and Strategy are two genres that rarely mix, so it will be interesting to see what this game has in store for us. 

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In a statement this week, Brenda Romero confirmed that the studio has lost its funding, saying: “last night, we learned that our publisher has canceled funding for our game along with several other unannounced projects at other studios. This was a strategic decision made at a high level within the publisher, well above our visibility or control. We deeply wish there had been something, anything we could have done to prevent this outcome.”

As reported by VGC, a Romero Games employee made the claim that the entire studio has been let go following this news. The studio employed around 75 people, all working on a new FPS game in Unreal Engine 5. While Romero Games did not name the publisher that pulled funding, it doesn't take much to piece together a likely culprit – Microsoft.

This week, Microsoft announced plans to layoff 9000 employees across various divisions. The Xbox division was hit hard by this, with multiple studios closing and several games being cancelled. including a new MMO from Zenimax Online studios, Everwild from Rare Studios and Perfect Dark from The Initiative. This unannounced FPS from Romero Games appears to be amongst the casualties.

Romero Games is now “evaluating next steps” and has not confirmed the number of layoffs resulting from this cancelled game.

KitGuru Says: For years, Microsoft's messaging was that it wanted to support smaller studios in an effort to get more creative titles for Game Pass. Since acquiring Activision Blizzard, they appear to have done a 180 and are now all in on feeding the AAA machine, leaving smaller teams by the wayside. 

While Destiny 2 is in a bit of an odd place currently, the franchise as a whole is looking far more positive thanks to the upcoming mobile-exclusive Destiny: Rising. Officially unveiled late last year, the game is now set to arrive on both iOS and Android this August.

For the uninitiated, Destiny: Rising is a mobile-exclusive take on the Destiny formula. Developed in collaboration with NetEase (Marvel Rivals, Blood Message; Diablo Immortal etc…), the game was officially announced back in October of last year alongside a 2025 release year.

Following various playtests, NetEase has now announced that Destiny: Rising is launching on the 28th of August on both iOS and Android.

Sentiment surrounding the spin-off during its playtests have been positive, with the mobile release including many of the familiar elements from regular D2 (including a traditional campaign; patrol zones; PvP and more) while also adding its own unique aspects such as a rogue-lite mode; a 3rd-person option and deeper hero-shooter styled gameplay.

NetEase has plenty of experience in developing spin-offs of popular console games for mobile, and so hopefully Destiny: Rising proves to be a welcome addition to the Destiny universe – and isn’t too egregious with its gacha mechanics. You can pre-register for the game right now.

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KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to Destiny Rising? Could it surpass D2 in your opinion? Would you like a full rogue-lite mode in regular D2? Let us know down below.

While it seems as though a new live service title pops up and subsequently shuts down on a daily basis at the moment, one of the first major swings (and misses) came with EA and BioWare’s Anthem. Released back in 2019, the sci-fi RPG looter-shooter quickly failed – leading EA to scrap future content plans. Though the game has remained playable until now, EA has officially announced that Anthem is going offline in early 2026.

While Anthem has been pretty much dead ever since the game’s big 2.0 revamp was cancelled back in 2020, BioWare’s failed live-service shooter has remained playable, despite being an always-online experience.

Unfortunately, as with pretty much all games with similar requirements, Anthem was living on borrowed time. Taking to their website, the team at BioWare announced that: “After careful consideration, we will be sunsetting Anthem on January 12, 2026.”

Though I doubt many players were taking advantage, BioWare also confirmed that starting from now you won’t be able to purchase any additional in-game currency, though any currency you already have will remain usable.

Releasing an FAQ alongside the announcement, the team explained why no offline option is being given, writing “Anthem was designed to be an online-only title so once the servers go offline, the game will no longer be playable.”

Of course, we’ve seen plenty of online-only games release a patch ahead of its discontinuation to allow for users to play offline. In this instance though, it appears EA has no interest in spending the time/money to facilitate this.

As mentioned, in the 5 years since Anthem’s launch, there have been countless live-service failures – many which managed to outdo EA's efforts in the scope of its failings. Even so, the tragic tale of Anthem is one that will be remembered.

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KitGuru says: What did you think of the game back in the day? Did it have potential? What’s the most memorable live-service failure to you? Let us know your thoughts down below.

Ahead of the official launch of Battlefield 6, EA has been continuously hosting a bunch of playtests, letting select players partake in ensuring DICE’s next FPS title is their best yet. It seems the publisher has extremely high hopes for the upcoming title, with insiders claiming that EA hopes to amass 100 million players with the next Battlefield.

In a piece released by Ars Technica discussing the ongoing development of the next Battlefield, multiple current and former developers at EA spoke to the publication – offering some interesting insights.

The full article can be found HERE, but by far the most surprising revelation was the fact that the higher-ups at EA have set the highly unrealistic target of 100 million players for Battlefield 6.

Given the fact that the most popular entry in the series (according to the developers) was Battlefield 1 with “maybe 30 million plus” players, 100 million seems completely unachievable.

It is worth noting however that while most Battlefield games have eventually found their way onto subscription services (boosting player numbers), Battlefield 6 is set to be the first entry to offer a truly free-to-play mode – two in fact – with both Battle Royale and Gauntlet modes said to be made available to all.

Even so, Battlefield 6 has a huge hill to climb. While there was once a time when the series could go toe-to-toe with Call of Duty, this hasn’t been the case for at least a decade now. As such, it will be highly interesting to see how players react to Battlefield 6 when it launches (likely) sometime this year.

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KitGuru says: What do you think of EA’s expectations for Battlefield 6? Does this give you more or less hope in the project? Let us know down below.

With Amazon Prime Day almost upon us, there will no doubt be some great discounts and offers on PC tech. To showcase its Amazon Prime Day offers CPS PCCOOLER asked us to build a system with its latest C3 T700 dual chamber case, new F7 X120 fans and some other PCCOOLER goodies, all available on Prime Day. Inside the C3 T700 we’ve built AMD’s most powerful gaming PC with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU and Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi GPU from ASRock!

Case – PCCOOLER C3 T700 Black – Pre-launch no link currently – Price TBA

• Compatible with back-connect motherboards and flagship graphics cards up to 400mm long.
• Extensive cooling support with up to ten 120mm fans, multiple 360mm radiator installation and CPU coolers up to 175mm supported.
• The panoramic 270-degree glass gives an unobstructed view inside the system with easy access via a clip-on quick-release side panel.

Specifications

• Case Type: ATX
• Dimensions: 420 x 285 x 400mm (LxWxH)
• Motherboard Support: ATX / M-ATX / ITX with BTF Compatible
• Expansion Slots: 7
• Storage Bays: 2 x 2.5”/1 x 3.5”
• Max GPU Length: ≤400mm
• Max CPU Cooler Height: ≤175mm
• Max PSU Size: ATX ≤180mm
• Pre-installed Fans: 4pcs
• Fan Support: Top:120mmx3 / 140mmx2, Rear: 120mmx1, Side: 120mmx3 / 140mmx2, Bottom: 120mmx3 / 140mmx2
• Radiator Support: Top: 240/280/360mm, Side: 240mm, Bottom: 240/280/360mm
• Dust Filters: Top / Bottom
• Font I/O: Type-C x1, USB 3.0 x1,USB 2.0 x1, MIC & AUDlO, Reset, Power Button

CPU Cooler – PCCOOLER DT360 ARGB Display – Available now from Amazon priced at $249.99 HERE.

• DT360 ARGB Display features a detachable magnetic 3.4-inch IPS LCD screen with 480 x 480 resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate that can display customisable themes and real-time system information.
• It's equipped with a copper micro-skived cold plate suitable for installation on all current AMD and Intel desktop CPUs with an all-ceramic bearing pump solution.
• The included F7 X120 fans feature a wireless modular connection for less cable clutter, with 28mm thickness for concentrated airflow and high static pressure and a 27mm thick radiator with fourteen water channels and a high-density fin array.

Specifications

• CPU Socket Compatibility: Intel LGA115X/1200/1700/1851, AMD AM4/AM5
• Radiator Material: Aluminium
• Radiator Dimensions: L394xW120xH27mm
• Radiator Tube Length: 400mm
• CPU Block/Pump Dimensions: 82x80x62mm(LxWxH)
• Pump Speed: 2600RPM±10%
• Cold Plate Material: Micro-Skived Copper
• Pump Connector: 3-pin
• Pump LED: 3-pin 5v ARGB
• Fan Dimensions: 120x120x25mm
• Fan LED: ARGB
• Fan Speed (PWM): L:500-1500RPM±10%, M:500-2200RPM±10%, H:500-3000RPM±10%
• Fan Max Airflow: 83CFM
• Fan Max Air Pressure: 7mmH20
• Noise (dBA): 15-33.1dB(A)
• Fan Bearing: Ball Bearing
• Fan Connector: 4-pin PWM
• LCD Screen: 4” IPS 480×480 Resolution

Fans – PCCOOLER F7 X120 – Pre-launch no link currently – price expected to be around $50

• 28mm thick profile with a wide span variable section blade design for high airflow while minimising vortex turbulence and low operational noise.
• A three-step speed control switch mounted on the fan hub allows for three speed profiles with upper limits of 1500, 2200 and 3000 rpm.
• The wireless connection mechanism transmits signal and power through contact modules to eliminate cable mess for a clean aesthetic.

Specifications

• Connector Type: 4-Pin PWM
• Lighting Connector Type: 5V-3PIN
• Lighting Type: ARGB
• Fan Dimensions: 120x120x28mm
• Fan Speed: L:500-1500RPM±10%, M:500-2200RPM±10%, H:500-3000RPM±10%
• Max Air Pressure: L:1.7mmH2O, M:3.3mmH2O, H:5.7mmH2O
• Max Airflow: L:55CFM, M:65CFM, H:83CFM
• Fan Noise: L:15~22.3 dBA, M:15~28.9 dBA, H:15~33.1dBA
• Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
• Operating Voltage: 12VDC

Power Supply – PCCOOLER YS1200 – Available now from Amazon priced at $278.68 HERE.

• Fully modular, 80+ Gold and Cybenetics Gold rated with ATX 3.1 and PCIE 5.1 certification and a 12-year warranty.
• Features the latest PCI-E 5.1 12V-2×6 connector with standard 16AWG copper wire and highly durable copper alloy terminals providing 600W capability.
• Equipped with all Japanese Electrolytic capacitors, a 135mm FDB fan for low noise ouput and a hybrid cooling system with zero rpm mode.

Specifications

• Type: ATX 3.1
• Dimension: 160 x 150 x 86mm (L×W×H)
• Certification: 80PLUS GOLD / Cybenetics GOLD
• Power Output: 1200W
• Topology: Active PFC+Full Bridge SRCLLC+DC to DC
• Fan: FDB (Fluid Dynamic Bearing)
• Fan Size: 135mm
• Fan Work Mode: Hybrid Mode
• Operating Temperature: 0-50°C
• AC Input: 100-240VAC
• Modularity: Full Modular
• MTBF: 100,000 Hours
• Warranty: 12 Years

Build Specification:

• CPU – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
• Motherboard – ASRock X870E Taichi
• Graphics Card – ASRock AMD Radeon RX 9070XT Taichi
• Memory – 64GB (2 x 32GB modules) G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6000
• Storage – 1TB Corsair MP600 Elite PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
• CPU Cooler – CPS PCCOOLER DT360 ARGB Display
• Power Supply – CPS PCCOOLER YS1200 80+ GOLD ATX 3.1/PCIE 5.1
• Case fans – CPS PCCOOLER F7 X120
• Chassis – CPS PCCOOLER C3 T700 Black
• Operating System – Windows 11

KitGuru says: If you are looking to upgrade your PC on Prime day, would any of these CPS PCCOOLER parts tempt you? 

It’s been a terrible week for Microsoft/Xbox employees, with almost 10,000 developers being let go in the company’s latest round of lay-offs. One of the victims in this latest ‘strategic’ move was Zenimax Online Studios – who had been working on a new MMO for 8 years now. According to a new report, the unannounced title, which was unceremoniously cancelled, had been “going well” prior to its axing.

In a report by IGN following the announcement of project Blackbird’s cancellation, a bunch of new details were revealed regarding Zenimax Online Studio’s unannounced MMO project – beyond the fact that it is no longer happening.

Though the game was in various stages of development for the past 8 years, sources claimed that the project was “going well, and the team was actively ramping up in the hope of moving into full production soon;” with Microsoft approving the progress.

In fact, in a revelation which makes this whole situation even more frustrating and ironic, the developers claimed that Xbox’s Matt Booty stated last year that the closures of Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and Alpha Dog Games were at the time made in service of “justifying increased headcount for other game studios that needed it, including ZeniMax Online Studios.”

With each passing day, it is becoming increasingly clear that what Xbox says it’s doing, and what the company is actually doing, are two entirely different things. I expect we’ll hear more regarding Zenimax and all others affected over the coming weeks.

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KitGuru says: What do you think of this revelation? Does Microsoft have a strategy? Or are they simply laying down the train tracks as they approach them? Let us know your thoughts down below.

Well, I haven't reviewed laptops in a while now, especially the type of laptops that are on my desk right now. There's a company in the market called "X-Plus" that offers portable hardware in "very unique" form factors, whether it is handhelds, laptops, or mini-PCs. We have reviewed the company's GSeries1 gaming handheld in the past, which was basically an Intel N100 unit with a massive IPS screen slapped right onto it. This time, the company was kind enough to send their "2-in-1" laptop, called the Piccolo Series81, and upon the first-look, the first thought that came into my mind […]

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