February 2022 - Overclockers

Motherboards

EVGA Launches Z690 DARK K|NGP|N Extreme Overclocking Motherboard

February 18, 2022 John Nester 10

EVGA has finally unleashed the beast! The Z690 DARK K|INGP|N motherboard is designed for setting world records. It features a 21-phase power delivery section and supports up to 64 GB of DDR5-6600 MHz memory. Other impressive characteristics of the Z690 DARK K|INGP|N are its two PCIe Gen 5.0×16 slots (x16/x8, x8), four M.2 slots, and so much more. Availability is reserved for EVGA Elite members only and comes at the ridiculously steep price of $829. If you’re still interested, or would just like to know more, continue reading EVGA’s official press release below.

AMD Launches Radeon Adrenalin Software 22.2.2 Driver Update

February 17, 2022 John Nester 1

Today, AMD launched the Radeon Adrenalin Software 22.2.2 update. This latest driver provides support for Total War: Warhammer III and some impressive optimizations for AMD Smart Access Memory in several games. There are also fixes to known issues with Cyberpunk 2077 and God of War. Below is AMD’s press release along with a download link and product compatibility.

Nvidia Released GeForce Game Ready Driver 511.79 WHQL

February 16, 2022 John Nester 3

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Phanteks Launches Evolve Shift XT Adjustable SFF Case and Revolt SFX PSU

February 16, 2022 John Nester 0

Phanteks has just launched its all-new Evolv Shift XT expanding ITX chassis and Revolt SFX series power supplies. The Evolv Shift XT takes a fresh approach to small form factor builds with its adjustable height. Three configurations are possible depending on the amount of cooling you need or desire.

The Revolt SFX series power supplies are available with two gold-rated models of 650 Watts and 750 Watts and a platinum series PSU at 750 Watts. These small form factor PSUs feature a 92 mm fan that remains at 0 RPM below a 30% load to reduce noise while idle. Manufactured by Seasonic, the Revolt SFX power supplies ensure quality and dependability. Below is Phanteks press release.

MSI MEG Coreliquid S280 AIO CPU Cooler Review

February 16, 2022 John Nester 3

MSI’s MEG series represents the companies highest tier, enthusiast-grade products, with the Coreliquid S280 being the most feature-rich 280 mm All-In-One CPU cooler MSI has to offer. At the heart, it features an Asetek pump with a 2.4″ customizable IPS display and two MEG Silent Gale P14 140 mm fans paired with the 30 mm thick 280 mm radiator. First, let’s look at the many features that set this cooler apart from the average All-In-One cooler.

MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WiFi DDR4 Review

February 11, 2022 Shawn Jennings 1

We have another LGA 1700 motherboard on our test bench, the MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4. This motherboard also comes in a DDR5 version; the only difference in the packaging is that the DDR4 version includes the memory option in the naming. If one of these boards from MSI may be in your future, make sure it matches your memory choice.

Lian Li Launches A4-H2O in Collaboration with Dan Cases

February 9, 2022 John Nester 10

Today, Lian Li launched the A4-H2O m-ITX chassis in collaboration with DAN cases. This small form factor case measures only 11 liters but can house a 240 mm liquid cooler and a triple slot GPU of up to 322 mm long. Pre-ordering starts today and is available in either black or silver. A PCIe 3.0 or PCIe 4.0 riser cable is included with the purchase. The U.S. MSRP for the PCIe 3.0 version is $129.99 and the PCIe 4.0 version is $164.99. Global pricing varies slightly. Below is Lian Li’s official press release with additional details and links.

XPG LANCER RGB DDR5 6000 Review

February 8, 2022 David Miller 0

Today we’re reviewing ADATA’s current flagship DDR5 memory. Released in December to coincide with Intel’s Z690 platform, the XPG LANCER RGB is one of the faster DDR5 kits available. Coming in at a whopping 6000 MT/s and with an elegant RGB glow, the LANCER RGB promises to deliver everything you need for a modern gaming or performance computer.

NVIDIA Launches GeForce Game Ready 511.65 WHQL Driver

February 2, 2022 John Nester 5

Nvidia has recently released the latest GeForce Game Ready 511.65 WHQL Driver. This latest installment includes support for the games Dying Light 2 Stay Human and Sifu. Several security updates and bug fixes are added including OpenCL Vulkan Interop, Nvidia OpenCL Compiler Upgrade, and added Dead by Daylight-EGS Version. For complete details and download links please continue reading Nvidia’s press release.

MSI Announces Spatium M450 M.2 Gen4 PCIe NVMe SSD

February 2, 2022 John Nester 0

MSI recently announced the launch of the new Spatium M450 M.2 Gen4 NVMe SSD. This latest edition to the Spatium line represents the entry-level for the M400 series. Three models are offered, with storage capacities of 250 GB, 500 GB, and 1 TB. The latter features sequential reads of up to 3,600 MB/s and only slightly lower speeds for the 250 GB and 500 GB. While pricing is not available at this time, it is anticipated that these will garner a great entry-level value. They feature the same data protection as the other M400 series Spatium drives with LPDC ECC and E2E data protection. MSI warranties all of its Spatium drives for up to five years. Below is MSI’s complete press release.