October 2021 - Overclockers

Nvidia Releases GeForce Game Ready 496.49 WHQL Driver

October 28, 2021 John Nester 0

This week Nvidia released its GeForce Game Ready 496.49 WHQL driver. This latest driver provides support for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Age of Empires IV, Battlefield 2042, and many more. This update also fixes a few bugs in Doom 3: BFG Edition, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, and a random black screen issue with LG OLED C1 series monitors. Nvidia also added support for six new G-SYNC compatible displays. Continue reading Nvidia’s press release for download links and complete details.

AMD Radeon Adrenalin 21.10.3 Software Released

October 27, 2021 John Nester 0

AMD recently released its latest software driver Radeon Adrenalin 21.10.3. This update provides support for several games including, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Riders Republic, Doom Eternal, and Age of Empires IV. Also included in this patch are known bug fixes such as a lack of CPU tuning options for some Ryzen 5950X users, elevated disk space consumption in Multimedia Athena Dumps folder, and game crashes while playing Battlefield V with some AMD GPUs. For download links and graphics card compatibility, continue reading AMD’s press release.

XPG Announces Lancer DDR5 5200 MT/s Gaming Memory Module

October 26, 2021 John Nester 0

Today, XPG announced its first DDR5 memory kit, the XPG Lancer. It is available with or without RGB lighting in frequencies of up to 5200 MT/s and 16GB of capacity. These kits will be available on Amazon and Shop XPG for $399.99 for the RGB version or $349.99 for the non-RGB kits. Below is XPG’s press release.

Windows 11 Update Restores Performance in AMD Ryzen Processors

October 21, 2021 Joe Shields 5

Several days ago, we found out that under Windows 11 some applications and games performed a few percentage points slower on AMD CPUs. This slow down was because of an issue with L3 cache latency increasing significantly and AMD’s “preferred core” not always preferentially scheduling threads on a processor’s fastest core. Microsoft and AMD have been hard at work behind the scenes readying an update to restore the lost performance. That day is here.

Alphacool Announces Eisbaer Pro Aurora Series AIO CPU Cooler

October 21, 2021 John Nester 0

Today, Alphacool announced the Eisbaer Pro Aurora series All-In-One CPU cooler line-up. The Eisbaer Pro Aurora features a larger cooling plate and mounting system for compatibility with some of the largest CPUs on the market including AMD’s Threadripper, Intel’s LGA3647, LGA4189, as well as fitting the new LGA1700-based systems. Full copper NexXxoS ST30 radiators in 280 mm and 420 mm are available and feature quick-release couplings for expandability. For complete details, continue reading Alphacool’s press release.

G.Skill Announces World’s Fastest DDR5 Memory Kits

October 20, 2021 John Nester 0

Today, G.Skill announced its newest Trident Z5 memory kits boasting the fastest DDR5 speeds to date. These kits run at a blistering 6600 MT/s with a low latency of CL36. For comparison, the base specification for DDR5 is 4800 MT/s at CL40. Pricing and availability are still unknown. Please continue reading G.Skill’s press release below for additional details.

Corsair Launches ELITE LCD AIO Liquid coolers

October 20, 2021 John Nester 0

Yesterday, Corsair launched an ELITE LCD for many of its AIO liquid coolers. The iCUE ELITE LCD is available as an upgrade and is included in many of the ELITE series coolers. It features a 2.1″ IPS liquid crystal screen and displays various system statuses including temperature and clock speeds, or you can customize it with GIFs, videos, or images. The new ELITE AIO coolers include ML RGB ELITE fans featuring magnetic levitation bearings, addressable RGB LEDs, PWM control, and speeds up to 2,000 RPM. There are several models of ELITE coolers available so pricing varies but the upgrade kit for the LCD is $99.99 at the Corsair online store. Below is Corsair’s press release with additional information and links to the individual products.

MSI Offers Free LGA1700 Mount For AIO Coolers

October 19, 2021 John Nester 0

MSI announced a free AIO cooler mount upgrade for Intel’s upcoming LGA1700 socket. If you own the MPG CORELIQUID K Series and MAG CORELIQUID R Series, you will need the new mount. If you have the MEG Coreliquid S, MAG Coreliquid C, or MAG Coreliquid P series coolers, you are already set for LGA1700. For instructions to obtain your copy of the free upgrade, please read MSI’s press release below.

MSI MPG Sekira 100R Mid-Tower Case Review

October 18, 2021 John Nester 0

Today, we take a look at MSI’s MPG Sekira 100R mid-tower chassis. This is the second review of a series of new MSI cases announced in August, the first being the MSI MPG Gungnir 110R. The Sekira 100R is a gaming chassis that provides a touch of class with its chrome edging, ARGB lighting, and tempered glass front and side panels. It shares many of the great features we loved in the Gungnir 110R with a different aesthetic and several new innovations that caught our attention. Conversely, if you prefer an RGB-less build, be sure to check out the Sekira 100P. It is the same chassis as the Sekira 100R, without all the flashy lights or tempered glass front panel.

G.Skill Announces Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 Ram Kits

October 14, 2021 John Nester 0

Yesterday, G.Skill announced its latest flagship DDR5 ram, the Trident Z5, and Z5 RGB series. Designed specifically for the upcoming next-generation Intel CPUs, the Trident Z series is well known among PC enthusiasts and overclocking gurus. G.Skill is committed to maintaining the Trident Z reputation by utilizing Samsung ICs, highly regarded for high performance and overclocking ability. Three kits of both RGB and non-RGB will be available by November and have frequencies of 5600 MHz, 6000 Mhz, and 6400 MHz. Capacities are currently 32 GBs (16GBx2) per kit for the initial launch. Pricing has not been announced at this time. For additional details, please read G.Skill’s press release below.