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AMD and its board partners have finally debuted Radeon RX 7600 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-7600.c4153) graphics cards this week, and hardware enthusiasts were somewhat pleased (https://www.techpowerup.com/309016/amd-reportedly-adjusts-radeon-rx-7600-gpu-msrp-to-usd-269-eur299) about Team Red's last minute adjustment to the lineup's MSRP - rumors had to pointed to an expected $299 base price, but the monolithic RDNA 3 Navi 33 XL GPU (6 nm) card hit the market with a starting SEP of $269/€299.99. Buyer perception is difficult to gauge, but recent GPU product launches have indicated that folks are simply not rushing to the store to pick up the latest and greatest from AMD and NVIDIA alike.

A major Spanish e-tailer, CoolMod, is reported to be the first (https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-radeon-rx-7600-drops-to-e259-in-spain-just-one-day-after-launch) European store to offer a custom Radeon RX 7600 card at a discounted price (https://www.coolmod.com/asrock-amd-radeon-rx-7600-challenger-oc-8gb-gddr6/) of €259.94 ($279) which includes VAT - having adjusted the figure a mere day after the official launch - resulting in a saving of €40 (13% reduction). The ASRock Challenger OC 8 GB model was announced yesterday (https://www.techpowerup.com/309153/asrock-launches-its-radeon-rx-7600-series-challenger-phantom-gaming-steel-legend), alongside its Steel Legend and Phantom Gaming siblings - the latter has been reviewed (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/asrock-radeon-rx-7600-phantom-gaming/41.html) by TPU's W1zzard. His assessment concludes: "At its price point, the RX 7600 offers virtually the same price/performance as the RX 6600 XT ($250), which makes it a tough sale, especially when you factor in price increases for custom designs. While AMD does have some technological improvements like HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 and AV1 video encode/decode, I think none of these are relevant in this segment, at least not to the majority of potential customers; NVIDIA has the DLSS 3 carrot to dangle in front of gamers. The RX 7600 should really be $199 or $229 to make it an interesting option."https://tpucdn.com/img/R7IiR3yEZxS3jHmx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/R7IiR3yEZxS3jHmx.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/lLbFDT6jV7kD63rI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lLbFDT6jV7kD63rI.jpg)

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(PR) MSI Rolls Out a Series of New Products A Strong Showing Starts at COMPUTEX 2023
MSI, a global leader in gaming, content creation, and business & productivity, unveils a powerful range of new products at COMPUTEX 2023 this year. With core values of creativity and passion to build top-performing products, MSI shows off the premium line-up to provide visitors with a comprehensive experience.

The major highlights include the latest graphics cards powered by the just-revealed NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti graphics processor and designed with fans' craving for new graphics technology, high-performance circuit board design, and advanced cooling. With a sleek and light design, Prestige 16, the winner of the Red Dot Design Award in 2023, features the latest 13th Gen. Intel Core i7 processor and has been certified by the Intel Evo platform and NVIDIA Studio to enhance the overall user experience. MSI makes a compelling display of the all-new products at the booth, L0818, including laptops, desktops, graphics cards, motherboards, monitors, PC components, and collaboration with a popular application.https://tpucdn.com/img/9p5WUwO1fhjP2II9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9p5WUwO1fhjP2II9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8gpylhq9o33aPbbm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8gpylhq9o33aPbbm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/B6Ibpfu8xRi6qURs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/B6Ibpfu8xRi6qURs.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/XPw8qsqEM8v4doZs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XPw8qsqEM8v4doZs.jpg)
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Homeworld 3 Launch Window Rescheduled to February 2024
Blackbird Interactive and Gearbox Publishing have jointly announced that development on Homeworld 3 is being extended - a message was shared on social media and HW3-related store pages yesterday: "We are moving the launch of Homeworld 3 from the first half of 2023 to February 2024 so that we deliver the quality experience that fans deserve." The long anticipated follow-up to Homeworld 2 (2003) has been delayed numerous times since its 2019 unveiling and start of a crowd funding campaign, but yesterday's news arrived quite close to an expected summer-time launch - some of the fanbase will not be happy about another postponement, but it is encouraging that Blackbird Interactive (a studio founded by ex-Relic veterans) is not rushing an unfinished product to market.

The joint statement elaborates further: "Our primary goal is to deliver a Homeworld experience that lives up to the standards set by its predecessors and is worthy of this series' incredible legacy. Homeworld 3 is shaping up to be exactly that, but in order to fully realize that vision we need more time to refine and polish the game. We deeply appreciate your passion and dedication to this game, and we are working hard to get Homeworld 3 to you as soon as we can." The team encourages fans to take a look at a quick Q&A (https://support.gearboxsoftware.com/hc/en-us/articles/16091378178317) rundown which semi-explains their decision to delay HW3: "We want to deliver this game as soon as possible, but we can't and shouldn't do that at the cost of quality or the pillars the franchise is built on." A more in-depth preview event is lined up for the interim time before the February 2024 launch: "We are looking forward to sharing our biggest Homeworld 3 progress update yet later this summer. We've been working on a lot behind the scenes, and we can't wait to show everyone."https://tpucdn.com/img/7Ddm8q824ZaJpYu9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7Ddm8q824ZaJpYu9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QDlR0EjB1i5xe1hL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QDlR0EjB1i5xe1hL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9lWChYGcBSa7JG5I_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9lWChYGcBSa7JG5I.jpg)
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OLED TV Prices Predicted to Fall in 2023 and 2024
According to a newly published study, by market analysts at Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC (https://www.displaysupplychain.com/report/quarterly-advanced-tv-display-cost-report)), TV OLED panel production costs are set to fall consistently over the next two years. Thanks to increased efficiency and improved yields at key manufacturing facilities, premium TV models could drop in price within a few months (maybe in time for Christmas) - according to FlatPanelsHD (https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1685011590). The DSCC report indicates that production costs per 55-inch OLED panel are predicted to decrease by roughly 20% (when compared to data from 2022), with the same percentage reduction lined up for 2024. LG Display's "white OLED" panel is the given example here - it is featured on many 2023 TV ranges including LG's own C3 and G3 models, as well as units from competing brands: Sony, Panasonic, Philips, Hisense, etc.

Samsung's proprietary QD-OLED TV technology is also forecasted to become cheaper to produce - by 30% - according to the market analysts at DSCC. The Display division's South Korean factory lines are capable of pumping out 65-inch QD-OLED panels at greater efficiency this year - with a reported higher overall yield when compared to 2022's results (from 68% to 84%). Samsung's quantum dot panels are usually reserved for flagship level TV models, but lower production costs could lead to more mid-range televisions adopting the high-end display technology.https://tpucdn.com/img/rHkvbFi2Kru7I5sb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rHkvbFi2Kru7I5sb.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qBWyIBffhqgLdOrf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qBWyIBffhqgLdOrf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OoW7Tmz24tKqSom8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OoW7Tmz24tKqSom8.jpg)

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(PR) Drop Introduces Paragon Series Cyboard TKL Mechanical Keyboard
In a city named after night, the pursuit of one thing is shared by criminals, corporations, and citizens alike. It's apogee—the best, the greatest—and it's caused many to alter themselves with next-gen tech, building on their bodies and becoming borgs. The story's the same on the new Drop Paragon Series Cyboard (https://drop.com/buy/drop-paragon-series-cyboard#overview): the latest installment in the highest tier of our Icon Collection.

Outfitted with the finest enthusiast components, including hand-lubricated Holy Panda X Clear Switches (https://drop.com/buy/drop-holy-panda-x-clear-hand-lubed-switch-pack?) and Phantom Stabilizers (https://drop.com/buy/drop-phantom-plate-mounted-stabilizer-pack?), it delivers an unrivaled tactile typing experience. It also features hand-placed dampening material between the case and the PCBA to take that experience further with ultra-satisfying texture and acoustics. On the aesthetic side, apogee is all but attained via the Drop + MiTo DCX Cyber Keycap Set, elevated by an exclusive Cyber Yellow CTRL High-Profile aluminium case. It's a look straight out of 2077—hand-assembled in the USA for exceptional performance, and shipped with a soft carry case for secure, streamlined carry.https://tpucdn.com/img/HgyYRPdz7Ml6cF9i_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HgyYRPdz7Ml6cF9i.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jkTxSezHMciNTrmj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jkTxSezHMciNTrmj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/lPms7qy4Zkgj0dj5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lPms7qy4Zkgj0dj5.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/n4rXPXE80jHT0dTF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/n4rXPXE80jHT0dTF.jpg)
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(PR) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Gameplay Demonstrated at Skulls Showcase
Following Games Workshop's Skulls Showcase earlier today, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive are thrilled to showcase brand new glimpses of gameplay for their upcoming action-packed blockbuster Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, coming soon to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Hosted by Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun's lead actor and Warhammer superfan Rahul Kohli, the event has given players their very first look at the Tyranid onslaught they will be facing at release. Watch today's video (below) and discover it for yourself!

Play as the greatest warriors of the Imperium
Embody a Space Marine of the Ultramarines Chapter, a superhuman warrior who protects humanity from untold horrors, in brutally efficient third-person action powered by the distinctively fast and fluid gameplay experience from best-in-class studio Saber Interactive, the team and engine behind World War Z.https://tpucdn.com/img/0E2jaPNfV3HzMAnW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/0E2jaPNfV3HzMAnW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/88649vCd84r9a937_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/88649vCd84r9a937.jpg)
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(PR) Microsoft Delves into New Features and Enhancements for Windows 11
Technology is creating amazing opportunities for our industry and the world, and Windows 11 is at the center of innovation with new experiences that transform how we interact with the Windows PC and each other. With Windows 11, we're seeing record engagement, our highest customer satisfaction over any previous version of Windows in the U.S., and accelerated growth in commercial deployments. In fact, we recently shared as part of our latest earnings report that over 90% of Fortune 500 companies are currently trialing or have already deployed Windows 11.

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TechPowerUp partners with Team Group, the premier PC enthusiast memory and cooling solutions company, to bring you our Computex Giveaway. Team Group will be making a big splash this Computex, with the resurrection of the iconic Team Xtreem enthusiast memory brand, along with new PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSDs, flash drives, and liquid cooling solutions. Don't forget to check out our in depth coverage of Team Group next week!

Up for grabs are a Team Group Delta DDR5-6400 32 GB (2x 16 GB) memory kit, a Team Group M200 4 TB portable SSD; a Team Group Classic DDR4-3200 32 GB (2x 16 GB) kit, and a Team Group Vulcan Z 1 TB 2.5-inch SATA SSD. The Giveaway is open worldwide, with entries closing on June 6, 2023. All you need to do to participate, is fill up a tiny form, and answer a few Team Group-related questions. Good Luck!

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The Last of Us Part I Gets New v1.0.5.1 Patch
Naughty Dog and Iron Galaxy have released the v1.0.5.1 Patch for the PC version of The Last of Us Part 1, bringing general and AMD GPU stability improvements, and fixing issues seen with all Intel Arc GPUs.

According to the rather short release notes, the newest update brings general stability improvements, fixes crashes on boot that were seen on all Intel Arc GPUs, as well as brings stability improvements for some AMD GPUs during an extended playthrough. Naughty Dog was keen to note that they are still closely watching for reports to support future improvements and patches, as well as actively optimizing, working on game stability, and implementing additional fixes that will be included in future updates.https://tpucdn.com/img/Jr9px3Vhvl9gMWkT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Jr9px3Vhvl9gMWkT.jpg)
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(PR) Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition Free During Epic MEGA Sale Week Two
The Vault is open again, and inside we have … more vaults! Our free game this week is Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition, which is famously full of vaults. You can grab the classic post-apocalyptic RPG from 11 AM May 25, 2023 to 11 AM, June 1.

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(PR) ASRock Releases New vBIOS of AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX AQUA 24 GB OC
ASRock, the leading global motherboard, graphics card and mini PC manufacturer, today announced its new powerful vBIOS designed for AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX AQUA 24 GB OC to offer users better gaming experience.

The new vBIOS (file name: RX7900XTX_24GB_Extreme_OC) of Radeon RX 7900 XTX AQUA 24 GB OC is equipped with better settings to make graphics card break previous performance limitation. Compared with AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX reference card, the new vBIOS settings have approximate 13.5% performance enhancement (3DMark Time Spy Score) and significantly improve user's gaming experience.https://tpucdn.com/img/nUPE5g3BA4AYdNQF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nUPE5g3BA4AYdNQF.jpg)
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XFX Unveils Radeon RX 7600 Speedster QICK 308 and SWFT 210 Graphics Cards
XFX started selling its Radeon RX 7600 series graphics cards, which consist of the affordable RX 7600 Speedster SWFT 210, and the premium RX 7600 Speedster QICK 308. The SWFT 210 is priced at the AMD MSRP for the RX 7600, of USD $269. The QICK 308 is priced at a $20-40 premium, although it has been spotted on e-tailers at the MSRP.

The SWFT 210 uses a simpler aluminium fin-stack cooler that uses a pair of 100 mm fans (hence the name 210, denoting 2x 100 mm fans). The card sticks to AMD-reference clock speeds of 2250 MHz Game clocks, and 2655 MHz boost. The larger QICK 308, on the other hand, uses a triple-slot, triple fan cooling solution, with a more elaborate multiple fin-stack heatsink, and three 80 mm fans (hence 308). This card comes with a factory-overclock. While the Game clock is untouched at 2250 MHz, the boost frequency is dialed up to 2755 MHz. This card uses the same 1x 8-pin PCIe power input configuration as its sibling.https://tpucdn.com/img/8v3E2Lf341qoSkN2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8v3E2Lf341qoSkN2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SWXx8bE1HrDv4y1z_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SWXx8bE1HrDv4y1z.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rnAGGMiyNfc1xao9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rnAGGMiyNfc1xao9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CHsU51J8cf6LKepE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CHsU51J8cf6LKepE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BmnptH5Zd69Dhe8V_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BmnptH5Zd69Dhe8V.jpg)

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(PR) Cooler Master Reveals Strategic Focus Areas to Drive Revolutionary Innovation
Cooler Master, a technology leader for business and retail markets, announced today its vision for the future, focusing on redefining a tech lifestyle and paving the way for immersive experiences and full ecosystems in today's ever-growing industry. With a steadfast commitment to innovation and pushing boundaries in both the retail and business sectors, Cooler Master aims to continue providing cutting-edge solutions that fuel success for businesses while growing its vibrant community of builders, gamers, and tech enthusiasts who dare to push the limits of what's possible.

Tech Lifestyle: Empowering Customers to Embrace a Digital Lifestyle
At the heart of Cooler Master's strategy lies a dedication to empowering customers and enabling them to embrace a tech lifestyle. The company aims to provide comprehensive ecosystems and tailored solutions for DIY builders, system owners, content creators, and businesses. Cooler Master believes in going beyond individual components, shaping complete systems that seamlessly integrate technology and cater to diverse needs.https://tpucdn.com/img/CbB2QZOAGefo7slK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CbB2QZOAGefo7slK.jpg)
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SK hynix Inc. announced today that it has completed the development of the industry's most advanced 1bnm, the fifth-generation of the 10 nm process technology, while the company and Intel began a joint evaluation of 1bnm and validation in the Intel Data Center Certified memory program for DDR5 products targeted at Intel Xeon Scalable platforms.

The move comes after SK hynix became the first in the industry to reach 1anm readiness and completed Intel's system validation of the 1anm DDR5, the fourth-generation of the 10 nm technology. The DDR5 products provided to Intel run at the world's fastest speed of 6.4 Gbps (Gigabits per second), representing a 33% improvement in data processing speed compared with test-run products in early days of DDR5 development.https://tpucdn.com/img/PF6wJLtfUyZBtWXx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PF6wJLtfUyZBtWXx.jpg)
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(PR) CORSAIR Announces DOMINATOR Titanium Series DDR5 Memory
CORSAIR, a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today announced the latest addition to its award-winning memory line-up, DOMINATOR TITANIUM DDR5 memory. Built using some of the fastest DDR5 ICs alongside patented CORSAIR DHX cooling technology for improved overclocking potential, DOMINATOR TITANIUM continues the DOMINATOR legacy with stunning design and blazing performance.

Sporting an elegant, fresh new design and built using premium materials and components, DOMINATOR TITANIUM DDR5 memory will be available for both Intel and AMD platforms, supporting Intel XMP 3.0 when paired with 12th and 13th-Gen Core processors or AMD EXPO for Ryzen 7000 CPUs. These technologies enable easy overclocking in just a couple of clicks on compatible platforms.https://tpucdn.com/img/e5B3MAP7nauYxBkN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/e5B3MAP7nauYxBkN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ofT49MDrfiqv2Jxs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ofT49MDrfiqv2Jxs.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/XXXj2Xi8Tf0Kmpcc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XXXj2Xi8Tf0Kmpcc.jpg)
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(PR) CORSAIR Revolutionizes DIY PC Building with the New iCUE LINK Smart Component Ecosystem
CORSAIR, a world leader in high-performance gear and systems for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts, today ushered in a new era of smart, simplified DIY PC building as it revealed the iCUE LINK Smart Component Ecosystem. iCUE LINK changes the way experienced PC builders and newcomers alike will create their next PC, implementing patent-pending single-cable technology to reduce the time it takes to build and set up a new performance PC by as much as 50% while dramatically reducing cable management. No more nests of wires, connection hubs, PWM and RGB splitters cluttering up your case - all thanks to the unprecedented simplicity and potential of iCUE LINK.

A built-in microcontroller in every individual iCUE LINK component acts as a "brain" that communicates with the System Hub, enabling a generational leap in system intelligence and opening up exciting possibilities - such as the new Time Warp RGB lighting mode that uses a strobing effect to make it appear as if your fans are frozen in place or spinning backwards, and individual fan response curves that let you optimize for noise and performance like never before.https://tpucdn.com/img/ohqPxreDTnW8qVZt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ohqPxreDTnW8qVZt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8akkkXrCA83ngLBq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8akkkXrCA83ngLBq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BpYaH8U5IoYq75GW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BpYaH8U5IoYq75GW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Pgqz45bEmJgE3PA4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Pgqz45bEmJgE3PA4.jpg)
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(PR) Boosting Our iCUE CORSAIR Launches Improved iCUE Software and Elgato Stream Deck Plugin
CORSAIR (NASDAQ: CRSR), a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today introduced major improvements to its CORSAIR iCUE software, making it easier for users to download iCUE and start customizing and controlling their systems immediately. With a smaller installer and a more streamlined, efficient file size for most users, iCUE is now more accessible, while remaining as powerful as ever.

When users install the new iCUE, both the installer size, and iCUE file size, will be dramatically reduced. The new modular architecture will recognize and include only the settings you need for your connected iCUE-compatible devices so your system resources will be optimized. Want a more extensive iCUE experience? You can add modules such as NVIDIA Broadcast, third-party smart lighting control, and RGB game integrations, or make a more personalized iCUE interface.https://tpucdn.com/img/Fzey9ZmD2WQ3Eq6n_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Fzey9ZmD2WQ3Eq6n.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CLDjHpQzivIDWLgI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CLDjHpQzivIDWLgI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/frswhKWJbvC3iC03_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/frswhKWJbvC3iC03.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GrGJ2b36WYw7z6zM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GrGJ2b36WYw7z6zM.jpg)
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(PR) Gigabyte Shows AI/HPC and Data Center Servers at Computex
GIGABYTE is exhibiting cutting-edge technologies and solutions at COMPUTEX 2023, presenting the theme "Future of COMPUTING". From May 30th to June 2nd, GIGABYTE is showcasing over 110 products that are driving future industry transformation, demonstrating the emerging trends of AI technology and sustainability, on the 1st floor, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1.

GIGABYTE and its subsidiary, Giga Computing, are introducing unparalleled AI/HPC server lineups, leading the era of exascale supercomputing. One of the stars is the industry's first NVIDIA-certified HGX H100 8-GPU SXM5 server, G593-SD0. Equipped with the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors and GIGABYTE's industry-leading thermal design, G593-SD0 can perform extremely intensive workloads from generative AI and deep learning model training within a density-optimized 5U server chassis, making it a top choice for data centers aimed for AI breakthroughs. In addition, GIGABYTE is debuting AI computing servers supporting NVIDIA Grace CPU and Grace Hopper Superchips. The high-density servers are accelerated with NVLink-C2C technology under the ARM Neoverse V2 platform, setting a new standard for AI/HPC computing efficiency and bandwidth.https://tpucdn.com/img/6FUWIqALzkp5U5Sw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6FUWIqALzkp5U5Sw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8JnRsGzjSiJ7vWf5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8JnRsGzjSiJ7vWf5.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QNdze5LiV5xPO9Iq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QNdze5LiV5xPO9Iq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5vRA0uHAgmEGBNa8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5vRA0uHAgmEGBNa8.jpg)
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(PR) AZZA Unveils New Shapes and Sizes at Computex 2023
AZZA, a leading manufacturer and provider of computer cases, power supplies, and PC components, presents new show-stopping cases and unveils a community project at Computex 2023. Starting off with the Sanctum 810, a spacious square glass enclosure with powerful airflow capabilities, and the Mesa 811 a stunning, asymmetrical clear-cut showpiece with individually removable glass and aluminium sheets.

The showcase also includes the Neo 500, a new mid-tower case with subtle front fans inside a chic mesh front panel, and Augment 510, a sturdy, premium aluminium enclosure encompassing mesh front and top panels. AZZA will officially unveil Design Beyond Limits, a community project that invites creatives to collaborate on creating a new case design. AZZA will be at Nangang Exhibition Hall 1, 4F booth no. L0401a from May 30th to June 2nd, 2023.https://tpucdn.com/img/xYHe6E3wTFfRK2mp_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xYHe6E3wTFfRK2mp.jpg)
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TSMC N3 Nodes Show SRAM Scaling is Hitting the Wall
When TSMC introduced its N3 lineup of nodes, the company only talked about the logic scaling of the two new semiconductor manufacturing steps. However, it turns out that there was a reason for it, as WikiChip confirms that the SRAM bit cells of N3 nodes are almost identical to the SRAM bit cells of N5 nodes. At TSMC 2023 Technology Symposium, TSMC presented additional details about its N3 node lineup, including logic and SRAM density. For starters, the N3 node is TSMC's "3 nm" node family that has two products: a Base N3 node (N3B) and an Enhanced N3 node (N3E). The base N3B uses a new (for TSMC) self-aligned contact (SAC) scheme that Intel introduced back in 2011 with a 22 nm node, which improves the node's yield.

Regardless of N3's logic density improvements compared to the "last-generation" N5, the SRAM density is almost identical. Initially, TSMC claimed N3B SRAM density was 1.2x over the N5 process. However, recent information shows that the actual SRAM density is merely a 5% difference. With SRAM taking a large portion of the transistor and area budget of a processor, N3B's soaring manufacturing costs are harder to justify when there is almost no area improvement. For some time, SRAM scaling wasn't following logic scaling; however, the two have now completely decoupled.https://tpucdn.com/img/dpweaj1XlLUeJLy3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dpweaj1XlLUeJLy3.jpg)

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Capcom has kindly provided a new benchmarking tool for folks who are wondering whether their souped-up PC gaming rigs can run the upcoming seventh (not sixth, despite the title) main entry in the Street Fighter series with aplomb - the testing suite can be downloaded from here (https://dzyiry2ohdgp7.cloudfront.net/benchmark/StreetFighter6_Benchmark.zip). The development team's introductory message states: "The Street Fighter 6 Benchmark Tool monitors gameplay on the Street Fighter 6 demo and calculates a score that indicates your PC's performance. The results of the benchmarking will be shown as follows, with a score of 91 or above demonstrating that your PC can play the game with ease."

The explanation continues: "If your PC does not meet the system requirements needed to run this benchmarking software, it may not launch properly. If that happens, please reconfirm that you satisfy the criteria listed on this page under System Requirements (https://www.streetfighter.com/6/benchmark/en/#systemrequirements)." Street Fighter 6 is arriving this Friday (June 2), so Capcom's benchmarking tool only gives a little bit of advanced notice - an unfortunate few who "cannot operate the game" (with a 0-30 score) will need to make necessary PC upgrades in time for launch day action. Or they could simply buy the bare minimum point of entry on console: a PlayStation 4 Slim (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/playstation-4-slim-gpu.c3758) or the cheapest current generation system - Xbox Series S (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/xbox-series-s-gpu.c3683).https://tpucdn.com/img/wWjdBcfRxoE2TAPe_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wWjdBcfRxoE2TAPe.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/X9EdhFTYBQ4ycQ8C_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/X9EdhFTYBQ4ycQ8C.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CEhcVNPXHrwd0ok9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CEhcVNPXHrwd0ok9.jpg)

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(PR) HYTE Unveils its First All-in-One Liquid Cooler the THICC Q60
HYTE, the PC components, peripherals, and lifestyle brand of iBUYPOWER, today, announced its first all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler, the THICC Q60. Designed with the largest LCD display panel on a liquid cooler, the Q60 looks to defy industry standards. Prominently mounted over the water block of the Q60 is a 5" ultra-slim IPS display with a 720 x 1280 resolution. Behind the back cover of the LCD screen is a 42-pixel qRGB array that diffuses through the frosted surface providing ambient lighting. Users can customize both the LCD screen and the qRGB array through HYTE's Nexus software for a personal touch.

"Processor manufacturers are racing to stay competitive," said Rob Teller, Product Director of HYTE. "They're pumping up TDPs to break boundaries and stretch performance limits. The existing coolers on the market are just not cutting it anymore. They're failing to match up, causing those promised clock speeds to stay frustratingly out of reach. The THICC Q60 unleashes your processor, boosting your performance to previously unthinkable levels. A powerful trio of Dual Harmonic Pumps, a 52 mm-Thick Heat Exchanger, and a pair of 32 mm-Thick FT12 fans create a cooling density that's potent, efficient, and amazingly quiet. This isn't just about upgrading your computing performance; this will redefine your digital experience."https://tpucdn.com/img/HvMKhtYq4uHsPfW3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HvMKhtYq4uHsPfW3.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hKSVkX9hfIWWuN1G_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hKSVkX9hfIWWuN1G.jpg)
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(PR) HYTE Announces a Series of Powered by Nexus Components Including Keeb TKL
HYTE, the PC components, peripherals, and lifestyle brand of iBUYPOWER, today, announced the expansion of its software, Nexus, with a series of Powered by Nexus components using a new Nexus Link interface. Additionally, HYTE will also introduce a new powered by Nexus qRGB keyboard, Keeb TKL. HYTE's new Nexus Link interface for its Powered by Nexus components is a revolutionary new single cable standard, designed to drastically reduce cable management clutter and enabling two-way communication between the Nexus software and the hardware nodes. Nexus Link combines power, fan control, lighting control, and sensor data into a single connection. Further expanding the accessibility layer between the user and HYTE hardware, Nexus will enable never-before-seen qRGB capabilities and control for a variety of new third-party peripherals, creating a cohesive lighting universe.

"Our aim is to create a seamless loop of empathy and response between you and your technology," said Rob Teller, Product Director of HYTE. "Nexus adapts to your state of mind, reflecting your feelings within its digital capabilities. Keeb allows a tangible way to express those feelings, turning them into digital counterparts. Meanwhile, the Portal brings them back into the physical world, rendering your state of mind through the hardware. In essence, we're closing the gap between feeling and function, ensuring your tech isn't just a tool, but an understanding companion."https://tpucdn.com/img/wy0vaF0S0xxZuIw2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wy0vaF0S0xxZuIw2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bqH0dot6MdKjdPtE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bqH0dot6MdKjdPtE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6LcP3rdThvgfUtVu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6LcP3rdThvgfUtVu.jpg)
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X & 7600 CPU Prices Drop Significantly
Newegg has been running various (https://www.techpowerup.com/309189/amd-ryzen-9-7900x3d-gets-a-steep-retailer-price-cut-to-usd-499) discount promotions (https://www.techpowerup.com/308517/amd-ryzen-7-7700x-drops-down-to-usd-294-99) on Ryzen 7000-series desktop processors over the past month, but their latest offer finally affects one of AMD's lower end models. The Ryzen 5 7600X (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/ryzen-5-7600x.c2849) CPU is on offer over at the American e-tailer (https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-5-7600x-ryzen-5-7000-series/p/N82E16819113770?) - by using a time limited promo code (MDSCS2342) when checking out you can get the price down to $209 - resulting in a saving of about $31 (from the normal $240). The Ryzen 5 7600 (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/ryzen-5-7600.c2959) (non-X) CPU is not part of this Memorial Weekend promotion - it is currently listed at $223 (https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-5-7600/p/N82E16819113787), with no active Newegg promo code granting a generous saving.

Both of these Zen 4 (Raphael) Ryzen 5 processors were awarded TPU's Editor's Choice accolade - despite receiving criticism for "high platform costs," so it is nice to see that the 7600X is available for just north of $200 in the United States - this saving can offset the added premium of an AM5 motherboard, DDR5 RAM and necessary CPU cooling solution (no Wraith unit is included in the slimline box). Customers in China are fortunate to get an even better online deal - the Ryzen 5 7600X and 7600 are available for way below MSRP via JD.com (https://item.jd.com/), with both CPUs priced at an all-time low of $183 (1299 RMB) each.https://tpucdn.com/img/pIAe97mwqMPkcOqm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pIAe97mwqMPkcOqm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rltuCKJn2VkwMZjf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rltuCKJn2VkwMZjf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/o9JYkSXkFlKX4xjo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/o9JYkSXkFlKX4xjo.jpg)

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ASUS Shows Concept GeForce RTX 4070 Without Power Connector
At its Computex 2023 showcase and ASUS HQ tour for the press, the company has unveiled a new ASUS ROG concept graphics card based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 design, that actually has no standard power connectors, but draws power from the motherboard via a proprietary slot.

As noted, the graphics card is still in its concept phase, and actually draws power from a special PCIe like slot connector at the bottom of the graphics card. Of course, this also means that it will need a special motherboard, which ASUS had on display as well. The motherboard is based on a Z790 TUF Gaming motherboard, with a design that had all the connectors at the back of the motherboard. In addition to the standard power and other connectors like SATA ports, it also includes three 8-pin PCIe and single 12VHPWR connector, which are meant to power the graphics card. Of course, such motherboard also requires a special PC case that have cut-outs for those connectors.https://tpucdn.com/img/GLgaSMpL7WQ0M4uF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GLgaSMpL7WQ0M4uF.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Bd4lpuaRFRMvmBQ8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Bd4lpuaRFRMvmBQ8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ApOV1ru2tsW1mUjz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ApOV1ru2tsW1mUjz.jpg)
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(PR) ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN Ready for NVIDIA G-SYNC ULBM 2
When you're shopping for a gaming display, its refresh rate is often one of the top items on your checklist. But a high refresh rate is just one ingredient in the recipe for a great gaming monitor. It's also important to consider motion clarity: is the display equipped to minimize blur?

Today, we're ready to announce that the ROG Swift 360 Hz PG27AQN, already a fast display with excellent motion clarity, is about to get even better. After installing the latest firmware, PG27AQN owners will be able to use NVIDIA Ultra Low Motion Blur 2 (ULMB) to enjoy over 1000 Hz of effective motion clarity.https://tpucdn.com/img/NcX6qlBi31bQaEQb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NcX6qlBi31bQaEQb.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Vjtpi1wJDZIxqBi7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Vjtpi1wJDZIxqBi7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8ShMhHCh4gHQ3zfn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8ShMhHCh4gHQ3zfn.jpg)
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(PR) PlaySide Introduces "Dynasty of the Sands" - for Fans of Pharaoh, Arriving via Early Access in 2024
PlaySide Studios is excited to announce their first publishing deal in partnership with Rocket Flair Studios, who are the indie developers of Dynasty of the Sands. 2024 will see Dynasty of the Sands (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143070/Dynasty_of_the_Sands/) launch into Early Access on Steam, so be prepared to enter a realm of limitless possibilities and to have the adventure of a lifetime.

What is Dynasty of the Sands?
Dynasty of the Sands is an Ancient Egypt-inspired creative/survival city builder hybrid set in a stunning open world. You and you alone are the creator and protector of your society's destiny. Help your Empire seamlessly run itself by creating laws and mandates, allowing you to focus on the most important aspects of building the mightiest of dynasties.https://tpucdn.com/img/3UnCW5IXptI1vrPX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3UnCW5IXptI1vrPX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/H0N0Y2Icm8A4CNf0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/H0N0Y2Icm8A4CNf0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xf1hCKvIwUmDf6yD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xf1hCKvIwUmDf6yD.jpg)
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ADATA Technology Co., Ltd., the world's leading memory brand, is committed to exploring breakthroughs that lead to extreme performance. PCIe Gen 5 SSDs are extremely fast but this powerful performance generates a corresponding degree of heat. In order to enhance stability and prolong product lifespan as well as maintain optimal speeds, innovative cooling solutions are a must for these latest-generation SSDs. During Computex 2023, the company will announce the launch of a number of patented SSD cooling solutions, not only speeding past the competition but also taking the lead in heat dissipation. Project NeonStorm Gen 5 solid-state drive (SSD) is the first in the industry to introduce a liquid and fan-cooled heat dissipation design on an M.2 SSD.

It uses coolant to absorb and then dual fans to dissipate heat, creating a perfect convection ecosystem. The LEGEND 970 Gen 5 SSD adopts a dual-layer aluminium alloy heatsink and fan to create active air cooling and a surface crystallization coating to improve thermal conductivity. The SE920 USB4 external SSD has a built-in micro fan to quickly discharge heat which is activated by extending the retractable casing. The structural R&D and excellent heat-dissipating characteristics of these designs are expected to become the most influential benchmark for extreme storage in the consumer market.https://tpucdn.com/img/PVFfcb3mAGP7SoOc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PVFfcb3mAGP7SoOc.jpg)
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(PR) Acer Announces Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC ULMB 2 Technology on Predator Gaming Monitors
Acer today announced the availability of the new NVIDIA G-SYNC Ultra Low Motion Blur 2 (ULMB 2) technology on its Predator series gaming monitors, beginning with the Predator XB273U F. It boasts a blazing 360 Hz refresh rate and is the first Acer gaming monitor to achieve compatibility with NVIDIA G-SYNC ULMB 2 and NVIDIA's Reflex Analyzer. Through a single-click firmware update, competitive gamers can now enjoy stunning frames as the new NVIDIA G-SYNC ULMB 2 delivers over 1000 Hz of effective motion clarity, backlight strobing and blur reduction capabilities.

The Predator XB273U F gaming monitor is packed with the latest gaming and display innovations to provide a cutting-edge gaming experience for any type of player. Games are brought to life through its 27-inch WQHD (2560 X 1440) panel, 360 Hz refresh rate, and up to 0.4 ms response time (G to G), showcasing clear-cut visuals on even the most graphic-heavy titles. It comes with support for 95% DCI-P3 color gamut and VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification for vibrant hues and deeper blacks. TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe certification helps reduce harmful blue light while maintaining high color accuracy all throughout. Alongside NVIDIA G-SYNC's upgraded ULMB 2 technology, gamers can experience full refresh rate backlight strobing techniques, elevated peak brightness, and effective motion clarity of up to 1440 Hz without sacrificing image quality.

The NVIDIA G-SYNC ULMB 2 software update is available for download starting today (https://www.acer.com/support?search=XB273UF&filter=global_download). More Acer Predator gaming monitors are also expected to achieve support for NVIDIA G-SYNC ULMB 2 technology moving forward.https://tpucdn.com/img/BTRo9sh4Jrdrpn5U_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BTRo9sh4Jrdrpn5U.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bCqZuQgXb2rGPtXo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bCqZuQgXb2rGPtXo.jpg)

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(PR) NVIDIA Reflex Comes to Diablo IV and More Games
NVIDIA Reflex is a must-have in games, reducing system latency so your actions occur quicker, giving you a competitive edge in multiplayer matches, and making single-player titles more responsive and enjoyable. NVIDIA Reflex is now used by over 50 million players each month, is available in 9 of the top 10 competitive shooters, including the Counter-Strike 2 beta, and is activated by 90% of GeForce gamers in 70+ supported titles. Recent recipients of Reflex include Redfall, Returnal, and The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. Next month, Reflex will be available at launch in Diablo IV, and is coming to Metal: Hellsinger by way of a game update.

NVIDIA Reflex also encompasses optimized mice and monitors, which contribute to your overall system latency. By working with manufacturers we have built reporting capabilities into products, enabling GeForce gamers to measure their end-to-end system latency, seeing where their system may be holding them back. Additionally, four new GIGABYTE AORUS mice have added support for Reflex, along with a new LG UltraGear gaming monitor.https://tpucdn.com/img/Gw1SkaKcP1k8xWKW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Gw1SkaKcP1k8xWKW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1hUDmFdzEMFRJuMX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1hUDmFdzEMFRJuMX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SmcQUBvXAkbQbEsa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SmcQUBvXAkbQbEsa.jpg)
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(PR) MediaTek Partners With NVIDIA to Transform Automobiles With AI and Accelerated Computing
MediaTek, a leading innovator in connectivity and multimedia, is teaming with NVIDIA to bring drivers and passengers new experiences inside the car. The partnership was announced today at a COMPUTEX press conference with MediaTek CEO Rick Tsai and NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang.

"NVIDIA is a world-renowned pioneer and industry leader in AI and computing. With this partnership, our collaborative vision is to provide a global one-stop shop for the automotive industry, designing the next generation of intelligent, always-connected vehicles," said Tsai. "Through this special collaboration with NVIDIA, we will together be able to offer a truly unique platform for the compute-intensive, software-defined vehicle of the future."

"AI and accelerated computing are fueling the transformation of the entire auto industry," said Huang. "The combination of MediaTek's industry-leading system-on-chip plus NVIDIA's GPU and AI software technologies will enable new user experiences, enhanced safety and new connected services for all vehicle segments, from luxury to entry-level."https://tpucdn.com/img/NYpw9zo4c5r9AE6C_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NYpw9zo4c5r9AE6C.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bsMvtRVSN3iQdv2H_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bsMvtRVSN3iQdv2H.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/soLjYrOBjHASmZej_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/soLjYrOBjHASmZej.jpg)
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(PR) ASUS Announces Availability of ExpertWiFi EBM68 and EBR63 Business Solutions
ASUS today announced the availability of the ExpertWiFi EBM68 and EBR63, two routers designed to serve commercial needs ranging from small cafes to medium-sized businesses. The ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 is a tri-band AX7800 mesh system suited to mid-size businesses or spaces with multiple-stories such as a hotel or a retail store, and the ASUS ExpertWiFi EBR63 is a dual band AX3000 business router suited to cafes, small offices or home offices (SOHOs).

With the ExpertWiFi series, ASUS uniquely delivers Self-Defined Network (SDN) and a variety of other innovative features to the business router ecosystem, including customizable guest portals with user-friendly interface and guidance for simple and accessible settings. They also bring VLAN and VPN support for advanced protection of business information and data, streamlined network expansion options, space-saving designs and easy device management with the new ASUS ExpertWiFi app.https://tpucdn.com/img/PNlkhcUAar05hBza_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PNlkhcUAar05hBza.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/e3wavGIQ659nJ4fL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/e3wavGIQ659nJ4fL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/txGsSz1E0KFLcqZX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/txGsSz1E0KFLcqZX.jpg)
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BIOSTAR at its Computex 2023 booth announced HPACT (acronym for High-level, Performance, Ability, Capacity, and Time). It is essentially a self-imposed standard for product quality and capabilities of its motherboards. It sets minimums for the company's motherboard component choices, durability, and performance. A possible analog for HPACT would be "Ultra Durable" by GIGABYTE, and the way the company set tiers for it. If a motherboard meets all five of the design goals in that acromym, it will be labelled as "HPACT," and depending on the model, the acronym is shortened.

The most entry-level of BIOSTAR's motherboards will meet at least the "ACT" acronym (Ability, Capacity, and Time), the mid-range ones "PACT," and the high-end ones HPACT. BIOSTAR showed us examples of its existing products that already meet HPACT. These include the B760A-SILVER, and B760T-SILVER. Among the PACT-rated motherboards are B550MX-E PRO, B760MZ-E PRO, and A620MP-E PRO. Entry-level ACT-rated motherboards include the likes of B760NH-E, H610MH D5, and H610-MT. We hope this ratings system can bring back the glory days of truly enthusiast-class BIOSTAR motherboards such as the T-Power I55.https://tpucdn.com/img/KuqtGKc72V0R5TgY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KuqtGKc72V0R5TgY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hLuObxH7ae9hyhKW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hLuObxH7ae9hyhKW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/uSRoUQUMqd5d957U_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/uSRoUQUMqd5d957U.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vbtEhGI9SZWhb4mS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vbtEhGI9SZWhb4mS.jpg)

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EK Launches New $25k Racing Simulator
EK had a secret invite-only launch event in Taiwan this week, only letting the press know to expect something the company had never done before. We arrived to be greeted by a big racing simulator rig, currently titled EK Sim Racer, which the company is planning for retail launch in time for PAX West in early September. What distinguishes the EK Sim Racer is an extremely clean design that makes it look more like a finished car and has every feature you can think of. There's the expected seat with full motion, a 32:9 curved display, haptic feedback in various places, timing belts and a responsive wheel with plenty of buttons and sticks alike, and of course RGB lighting. The lighting in the front also acts as a visual indicator of the steering and braking in real time for the audience to look at, as we suspect this will be a product more likely to be seen in an arcade than in someone's home given the physical form factor—it will ship pre-assembled. Powering the EK Sim Racer is a pre-built EK liquid cooled system, although this is optional and you can use your own PC with the launch edition expected to sell for $19,999 by itself or $24,999 with the PC included.https://tpucdn.com/img/7FJkcyrE34o8USoz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7FJkcyrE34o8USoz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Z2Sd5ZGr5TiA1K7t_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Z2Sd5ZGr5TiA1K7t.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QVKLJPqyqhNl9Bne_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QVKLJPqyqhNl9Bne.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OcAuh1KJDz9Mh2zM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OcAuh1KJDz9Mh2zM.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9SMHYmir400wLstV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9SMHYmir400wLstV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/oQNOGUlFiwB1Mjzi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oQNOGUlFiwB1Mjzi.jpg)

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Milk-V Announces Another RISC-V SBC: The Milk-V Mars Wages War in a Raspberry Pi 3B Footprint
Shenzhen based Milk-V has been busy announcing some very high performance RISC-V based platforms, and has now added another to a rapidly growing list. The Milk-V Mars is a new hobbiest grade RISC-V SBC that intentionally mimics the footprint and layout of the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, so much so that existing cases and accessories will fit. The credit-card sized Mars packs a very competent array of features, starting with the StarFive JH7110 SoC. The JH7110 contains four 64-bit SiFive U74 (https://www.sifive.com/cores/u74) RISC-V cores clocked as high as 1.5 GHz as well as an integrated Imagination Technologies IMG BXE-2-32 graphics engine with support for Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL ES 3.x, OpenCL 3.0, and Android NN HAL. This SoC should be the perfect choice for an SBC in this form factor, as it has proven to be on the similarly sized PINE64 Star64 (https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/STAR64) as well as StarFive's VisionFive 2 (https://www.starfivetech.com/en/site/boards). Surrounding the SoC is a single LPDDR4 module, configurable at purchase up to 8 GB, the traditional 40-pin GPIO header row, a M.2 E-Key for WiFi/BT expansion, a MIPI display serial interface with 4K30 output and H.264/H.265 4K60 decoding, MIPI camera serial interface, HDMI, a USB-C for 5 V power input, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and finally the rear I/O block which consists of three USB 3.0 Type-A, a single USB 2.0 Type-A, and the RJ-45 for Gigabit Ethernet as well as PoE. Storage is expandable with both eMMC and microSD cards. The last tiny header is for powering a fan, which many R Pi cases opt to include, but is not included with the Mars. Availability of the Milk-V Mars is listed as "Coming Soon" and prices have not yet been announced. However to compete with the other options on the market we hope, and expect, that it does not exceed $75 USD. Unlike the Milk-V Pioneer (https://www.techpowerup.com/308989/milk-v-pioneer-developer-board-combines-64-core-risc-v-soc-with-matx-modularity) there hasn't been any word on whether the Mars will be as open-source friendly, but it would behoove them to consider the option for this type of hobbyist oriented device.https://tpucdn.com/img/io4uUVYBT56NuA6B_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/io4uUVYBT56NuA6B.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/tk8gwcfaR1EmUS1i_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tk8gwcfaR1EmUS1i.jpg)

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Streacom and CALYOS Demonstrate the Fanless SG10 Chassis
The time has finally come for Streacom to reveal the fruits of their collaborative labor with CALYOS in creating the SG10 fanless chassis. Though originally based on the NSG S0 (or NSG0), the entire project has undergone a complete redesign over the last few years to deliver the SG10 being shown off at Computex 2023. The new design is a 15 kg metal and glass monster featuring two of CALYOS' specially designed "Loop Heat Pipe" evaporation cooling systems that pull heat from the CPU and GPU, then passively radiate that heat away via two large condensers at the top of the chassis. The main body of the chassis is assembled from steel and extruded aluminium, and features tempered glass side panels. The front, rear, top, and bottom are all open to allow air to move through the chassis. The interior of the chassis uses a dynamic rail system, similar to Streacom's other case designs such as the DA2 and DB4, where adjustable brackets mount to structural rails running along the top and bottom of the chassis. The main components, such as an ATX motherboard and the GPU, are to be mounted to these rails in an X configuration on opposite sides of the chassis, facing each of the glass panels, while the power supply mounts to the floor of the chassis behind the motherboard. For drive support the chassis features an array of extra brackets with slots for screws to affix five 3.5" or 2.5" drives to. The front and optional rear I/O plates mount to the vertical steel structures and can be placed anywhere on those sides.

Streacom had a demo at their booth with the SG10 cooling a Core i9-13900K and GeForce RTX 4080 under a FurMark load with a total system power draw of around 680 W. While the RTX 4080 was sitting at a quite comfortable 75° C, the i9-13900K was stuck right up against its thermal limit of 100° C. Streacom claims the CPU and GPU loops of the cooler utilize identical designs with the only difference being the mounting bracket, however due to the GPU block being mounted directly to the GPU die the cooling is rated at 350 W rather than 250 W. They claim if the CPU loop is mounted direct-die it would perform similarly to the GPU loop, and it's possible to add 120 mm fans along the top, below the condensers, to further improve cooling. Another complication—not unlike with custom water cooling parts—is the GPU side of the cooler requires that mounting brackets and VRM/VRAM heatsinks be made to fit specific generations of cards. As such Streacom only advertises compatibility with the most recent generations of GeForce RTX 3000 and 4000 series, as well as Radeon RX 6000 and 7000, and only those which have a PCB shorter than 280 mm, but support is expected to improve with new bracket kits available after launch. The pricing has yet to be confirmed for the SG10 but it's rumored that it will land around the $1000 USD price point when it launches.https://tpucdn.com/img/MljTuceeZoyBe3O0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MljTuceeZoyBe3O0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JMJtAzOJpMZbsMmr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JMJtAzOJpMZbsMmr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/94w9qtmD57QZdLaw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/94w9qtmD57QZdLaw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/obUpDHuzsGe6akMA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/obUpDHuzsGe6akMA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LjWEGH0tFgwc8mSs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LjWEGH0tFgwc8mSs.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BJwSiX3ONlFlt7A1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BJwSiX3ONlFlt7A1.jpg)

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Cougar introduced several new gaming chair models at Computex 2023 including the Hotrod, NxSys Aero and Armor EVO. The NxSys Aero has been getting plenty of attention from attendees due to its mounted 200 mm aRGB cooling fan - this is positioned to provide cooling for the sweatiest of rears torsos. The advanced integrated cooling solution is apparently a first for the gaming chair market - Cougar thinks that this is a game changer - a power bank provides the necessary juice to run the fan and lighting system from a discreetly placed perch. The NxSys Aero features an innovative elastomeric mesh and ventilated back cover ensuring an airy yet cushioned seating experience. A physiotherapy-grade lumbar pillow and magnetic head cushion complete the package.

The Hotrod is a "motorsports-inspired" gaming chair designed to react to the intense maneuvers of fast-paced action. Cougar has studied real world racing seat in order to figure out the right balance of flexibility and resistance to body movements. The Hotrod's structure is formed out of synthetic PA fiberglass-reinforced plastic, yet the chair offers a high level of comfort thanks to multi-density cushioning along its backrest. An integrated height-adjustable head cushion adds comfy support for necks and heads - it is ergonomically engineered to prevent whiplash resulting from the most serious of high-octane gaming situations.https://tpucdn.com/img/hBWjdX226k4NBhzr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hBWjdX226k4NBhzr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GVkvBFQPyMeTILWf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GVkvBFQPyMeTILWf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5RWEXfcR4KX7LTAN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5RWEXfcR4KX7LTAN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hcKxJhMgfWznHU2Y_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hcKxJhMgfWznHU2Y.jpg)

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(PR) Logitech Announces MX Keys S Combo, MX Keys S, and MX Anywhere 3S
Today, Logitech International announced MX Keys S Combo, MX Keys S, and MX Anywhere 3S, the latest additions to the premium Master Series designed for advanced users, such as software developers and creative professionals. With the addition of Smart Actions, a new feature in Logi Options+, these new products - MX Keys S Combo, upgraded MX Keys S keyboard and MX Anywhere 3S mouse - achieve your "flow state," the period of time when you feel the most productive, with greater ease.

"MX Users aim to achieve a state of flow where they become fully immersed in their creative process, finding balance between the challenge of the task at hand and their individual skills," said Anatoliy Polyanker, general manager of MX business at Logitech. "Our new Master Series products featuring Smart Actions in the Options + are designed for anyone seeking precision, speed and comfort to reach optimal performance and a feeling of enjoyment."https://tpucdn.com/img/OSlDp10pxf2kGAkj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OSlDp10pxf2kGAkj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/D9YBg4RyNeuXmH6g_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/D9YBg4RyNeuXmH6g.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/kRr971skVOEWpmuJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kRr971skVOEWpmuJ.jpg)
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(PR) Samsung Gaming Hub Portfolio Expands to Nearly 3,000 Games
Select Samsung Smart TV and Smart Monitor owners will now gain access to nearly 3,000 games as Antstream Arcade and Blacknut have been added to the Samsung Gaming Hub partner lineup, with the rollout starting today. Samsung makes it easy for players of all ages to find content and choose apps from industry-leading game streaming partners: Xbox, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Amazon Luna, Utomik, and now over 1,400 games with arcade classics from Antstream Arcade, and over 500 premium family titles and exclusive games from Blacknut.

"Samsung Gaming Hub offers players more ways to access the titles they love and discover new ones to play from our game streaming partners, no console required," said Mike Lucero, Head of Product Management for Gaming at Samsung Electronics. "With Antstream Arcade and Blacknut, we've made games even easier to jump into. Now all you need to do is pick up your Samsung TV remote to enjoy great games like "Pac-Man" and "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?", or pair your Bluetooth controller to access thousands of world-class games across genres. With more games and more ways to play, there has never been a better time to play games on Samsung Gaming Hub."https://tpucdn.com/img/xT2HabHFUuOPeD1a_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xT2HabHFUuOPeD1a.jpg)
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Streacom Redesigning the PSU SFX Form-factor with ZS800
Streacom unveiled a rather interesting power supply unit at its Computex 2023 showcase, the 800 W ZS800. While it might look a bit strange, Streacom's reasons behind such a product makes sense, considering it started as a project to create a "better" power supply for SFF builds, leading to what you can see in these pictures below.

According to Streacom, the biggest improvement to be done were on the cables, namely the 24-pin ATX cable which is bulky and quite difficult to handle, especially in tight SFF cases. The breakthrough came with the announcement of Intel's ATX12VO specification (12 V-only) and since Streacom has experience with compact DC to DC ATX converters, this led to reduced number of pins for the 24-pin cable, at least on the PSU side, as it still needs a 24-pin adapter for the motherboard. Such a hybrid solution also means that the ZS800 is actually both ATX 3.0 and ATX12VO compatible.https://tpucdn.com/img/XSxEvXXpwZMuXLNg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XSxEvXXpwZMuXLNg.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9PDAFMuHKVzNcmhB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9PDAFMuHKVzNcmhB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BOtC1EcoKwJVp0uy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BOtC1EcoKwJVp0uy.jpg)
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(PR) Age of Wonders 4 Director Hints that Extra Content is Arriving Soon
Welcome to the first Age of Wonders 4 development diary since release. My name is Lennart Sas game director / studio manager at Triumph. Today we'll be reflecting on the launch, the reception and we are going to be looking forward to the big Dragon Dawn DLC and specifically the free Wyvern Update that accompanies it.

Reflecting on the Launch
Wow! What a launch. For us the Age of Wonders 4 launch has been a dream: both a critical and commercial success. Paradox put out a press release the game is the fastest selling in the series; selling 250,000 units by day four of release. We are very grateful to all the people making this possible. The launch has been a rollercoaster in other ways too of course; some may have seen the user reviews directly after release. This was primarily caused by people not being able to launch the game after purchasing. This was unfortunate and we started investigating and preparing a hot fix which alleviated some of the issue.https://tpucdn.com/img/6J6Lc0LrBa8mDZEi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6J6Lc0LrBa8mDZEi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RbCNFFaxi3Uaf5U7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RbCNFFaxi3Uaf5U7.jpg)
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Cougar Showcases Polar X2 and GEX X2 PSUs at Computex
Cougar has presented its ATX 3.0 standard PSU models at this year's Computex event - in the shape of Polar X2 (https://cougargaming.com/products/psus/polar-x2/) and GEX X2 (https://cougargaming.com/products/psus/gex-x2/) offerings - with both families sporting HDB fans and 12+4 Pin 12VHPWR connectors for PCI Express 5.0 support. The Polar X2 has been introduced as the company's next generation flagship power supply unit - it is fully modular and 80 Plus Platinum certified. Cougar boasts that its pair of Polar X2 1200 W and 1050 W units will "service the new era of graphics cards, driving smarter, greener and more reliable power performance." These PSUs feature 100% Japanese-manufactured capacitors - the premium-grade components are advertised to extend unit operational lifespans by 300%. Cougar boasts that its range-topping power supply is more than prepared to take on the most modern and demanding GPU technologies, including NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 40 Series cards.

The GEX X2 lineup is comprised of 1200, 1000, 850, 750 and 650 W output offerings according to larger banners exhibited at Computex - Cougar's own website and online PR material only list 1000 W and 850 W. The fully modular GEX X2 is advertised as one of the most compact energy-efficient 80 Plus Gold certified PSUs - it also packs high quality 100% Japanese-manufactured capacitors. Cougar reckons that the unit's diminutive dimensions (length is measured as 140 mm) somewhat hide an energy efficient powerhouse. The GEX X2's modest footprint opens up many options when it comes to various PC build sizes and power requirements.https://tpucdn.com/img/GHvNlURDeDjCejBZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GHvNlURDeDjCejBZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Syyh8498nBMZrYRb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Syyh8498nBMZrYRb.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZuElSHg0Wj8mk3sj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZuElSHg0Wj8mk3sj.jpg)
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(PR) MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Coming to Europe in April
MSI, a leading brand in gaming technology, has exciting news for European gamers - the highly-anticipated MEG 342C QD-OLED gaming monitor will be available in April 2023, with an MSRP of €1,499. As a gesture of appreciation to our valued customers, we are delighted to announce the "MSI Premium Early Bird" promotion. From June. 1st, 2023 (00:01 local time) to Sep. 30th, 2023 (23:59 local time), customers who purchase the MEG 342C QD-OLED and leave a comment on selected etailer pages within the specified period will receive a complimentary USD$100 steam code or The Last of Us game code.

The MEG 342C QD-OLED is MSI first OLED gaming monitor boasting an ultra-thin, 34-inch form factor. This monitor combines OLED panel technology with Quantum Dot Technology, promising brilliant brightness and vibrant colors. It also packed full of premium gaming features including an ultra-fast 0.1 ms response time and an impressive 175 Hz refresh rate. In order to encourage customers to share their thoughts about MSI first QD-OLED monitor, customers who purchase a MEG 342C QD-OLED during the promotional period and leave a comment on eligible etailer will get a chance to win a $100 Steam Code or The Last of Us Part I PC Game Code. Furthermore, customers can earn five times the rewards for their purchase during the whole early bird program period during the Early Bird program.https://tpucdn.com/img/mmJPistmVMDYRaTW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mmJPistmVMDYRaTW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6PCWE73lcAKfk09M_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6PCWE73lcAKfk09M.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PaZn5DMcoTY4yHjq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PaZn5DMcoTY4yHjq.jpg)
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Patriot Memory introduced some truly unique memory and storage products at the 2023 Computex. The company showed us what is probably the world's first PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD with a DRAMless architecture. It also runs surprisingly cool for the kind of performance that's being claimed. The untitled Patriot Gen 5 SSD uses a Maxiotek MAP802A-F1C DRAMless controller that features a PCI-Express 5.0 x4 host interface. The drive comes in capacities of 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB. The performance on offer easily matches or beats some of the early Gen 5 SSDs based on Phison E26. You get sequential speeds of up to 12 GB/s, with up to 10.5 GB/s sequential writes.

The company also showcased the Viper PV553, a more traditional Gen 5 SSD that uses a DDR4-based DRAM cache that can be as large as 4 GB for the 2 TB model. At this point we don't know which controller is powering this drive, but it's confirmed that it uses a DRAM cache, and needs active cooling. The performance on offer is up to 12.4 GB/s sequential reads, with up to 11.8 GB/s sequential writes. A side-effect of Gen 5 SSDs picking up traction in the market is that Gen 4 SSDs with fairly powerful specs are taking up mainstream pricing. The Viper VP4300 Lite is one such drive, it is a revision of the VP4300 from 2021. This drive uses an InnoGrit-sourced controller paired with 3D TLC NAND flash, DDR4 DRAM cache, and sequential transfer speeds of up to 7.4 GB/s reads, with up to 6.8 GB/s writes. It comes in 500 GB thru 4 TB capacities, and unlike the original VP4300, lacks a heatsink.https://tpucdn.com/img/GVKRIkfxXClbAgUh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GVKRIkfxXClbAgUh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Mc0jPWvPAWvTUq6L_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Mc0jPWvPAWvTUq6L.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Pyk79Wq4gL555ZW9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Pyk79Wq4gL555ZW9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1eBiOAHJfumFtijt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1eBiOAHJfumFtijt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/aCpVdfsqwFUxhUBc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aCpVdfsqwFUxhUBc.jpg)
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(PR) Microsoft Explains Improvements for Xbox App on PC
Earlier this month, we shared that PC Game Pass is now available in 40 new countries, the ability to take the expansive Game Pass library everywhere you go with the Asus ROG Ally (https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/05/11/asus-rog-ally-hands-on/), and the new PC Game Pass Friend Referral program where you can invite your friends and play together (https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/05/02/game-pass-friend-referral-program-announce/). You can find Friend Referral invitations on the Game Pass Home screen in the Xbox App on PC, just click the "Give PC Game Pass" button to share with up to 5 friends. Now, we're excited to share the latest Xbox app update to improve your PC gaming experience. Let's explore the new features and improvements.

Improved Discovery with Updated Game Card, Filtering, and New Collections
We've updated game cards throughout the app to give you more information and convenience. Now, you can see the game's title along with contextual metadata like publisher, pricing, HowLongToBeat time, coming to Game Pass date, leaving Game Pass date for those games leaving soon, and more! You will see all this information as you browse through games in the app. We have also made it easier for you to filter and sort game collections and your library with new filter options, including accessibility features and game ratings, as well as introducing HowLongToBeat as a new sorting option. This way, you can easily find the games you love and discover new ones that match your preferences.https://tpucdn.com/img/rjqg7xhtKI7SD1do_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rjqg7xhtKI7SD1do.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/DUTpnz8urUKGHgiz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DUTpnz8urUKGHgiz.jpg)
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(PR) NVIDIA & VMware Collaborate on Enterprise-Grade XR Streaming
NVIDIA and VMware are helping professionals elevate extended reality (https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2022/05/20/what-is-extended-reality/) (XR) by streaming from the cloud with Workspace ONE XR Hub (https://blogs.vmware.com/euc/2023/05/introducing-vmware-workspace-one-xr-hub-for-vr-devices.html), which includes an integration of NVIDIA CloudXR (https://developer.nvidia.com/cloudxr-sdk). Now available, Workspace ONE XR Hub enhances the user experience for VR headsets through advanced authentication and customization options. Combined with the cutting-edge streaming capabilities of CloudXR, Workspace ONE XR Hub enables more professionals, design teams and developers to quickly and securely access complex immersive environments using all-in-one headsets.

Many organizations across industries use XR technologies to boost productivity and enhance creativity. However, teams often come across challenges when it comes to integrating XR into their workflows. That's why NVIDIA and VMware are working together to make it easier for enterprises to adopt augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Whether it's running immersive training sessions or conducting virtual design reviews, professionals can achieve the highest fidelity experience with greater mobility through Workspace ONE XR Hub and CloudXR.https://tpucdn.com/img/8PuEO0GejIqaCzNu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8PuEO0GejIqaCzNu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SEvFqP93SePhQf9p_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SEvFqP93SePhQf9p.jpg)
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(PR) Xbox Game Pass Announces Upcoming June Additions
Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Amnesia: The Bunker, Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, Dordogne, and more "available today" notifications! We're excited to bring you some simulators, slayers, stacking, and more. Let's get to the games! Starting off with the "Available Today" category:

Chicory: A Colorful Tale (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a top-down adventure game in a coloring book world where you can draw on anything. Use your painting powers to explore new places, solve puzzles, help your friends, and change the world!https://tpucdn.com/img/OlBy5BmkYduAKPTH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OlBy5BmkYduAKPTH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NFvCvvCi4PjvQoms_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NFvCvvCi4PjvQoms.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/mfq3Vitfz1DFIyFj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mfq3Vitfz1DFIyFj.jpg)
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Cooler Master Debuts Refreshed MM712 Gaming Mouse Models at Computex
Cooler Master is exhibiting new MM712 gaming mouse variants at Computex 2023 - the two updated offerings come in the form of a high-end "PRO" version and a (potentially) cheaper wired model. The original MM712 was released last autumn (after several delays) to a mostly warm reception, although user feedback did provide Cooler Master with plenty of insights for the development of possible successors. The peripheral design team has addressed a key negative point - the MM712 PRO and Wired models no longer sport primary button overhang - certain users complained about their fingers getting pinched by the original's sharp side pieces. The new model's sensor position has been adjusted to a more central placement according to documentation on hand.

The MM712 PRO looks to offer a significant bump in specifications (over the base model) thanks to it being fitted with Pixart's top PAW 3395 optical sensor. Cooler Master will be catching up with leading brands who already offer high polling rate gaming mice. The MM712 PRO in wired connection mode can operate at 8 kHz, while wireless operation is rated at 4 kHz via an included ultra-fast USB dongle. The spec upgrade has not meant that the model's weight has increased, Cooler Master reps at Computex claim that the PRO remains in the lightweight category - coming in at roughly 56 grams.https://tpucdn.com/img/daD23a7qxSDTxjIk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/daD23a7qxSDTxjIk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/y5YJVG3hswKEMMoH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/y5YJVG3hswKEMMoH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/L2EI8YcEzX5m8oow_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/L2EI8YcEzX5m8oow.jpg)

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ADATA XPG Storage and Memory Products at Computex: Project Neonstorm, Legend 970, Caster RGB DDR5-9000
ADATA and XPG, its gamer focused sub-brand, unveiled a plethora of memory and storage products at the 2023 Computex. We begin with PC memory, and we see the company showing off its upcoming models of the XPG DDR5 memory targeting enthusiasts. These include the XPG Caster RGB DDR5, which is capable of DDR5-9000, the XPG Lancer RGB ROG edition, capable of DDR5-7200, and the company's overclocking-capable DDR5-6400 R-DIMM targeting Xeon W workstations. The company also showed us "Project NeonStorm." This is an innovative new SSD cooling system that uses a self-contained liquid cooler.

The way this liquid cooler works is that a high conductivity heat spreader transfers heat to a chamber containing a coolant fluid. This coolant heats up an aluminium alloy tube via convection. The inner wall of this tube serves as an airflow channel for a 20 mm fan. ADATA claims that this solution offers "over 20% better heat dissipation compared to SSDs without water cooling." This is also one of the very first SSDs we've seen that utilize Silicon Motion SM2508 PCIe Gen 5 NVMe controller. ADATA claims sequential reads of up to 14 GB/s, with up to 12 GB/s sequential writes. The drive comes in capacity-based models of up to 8 TB (could include 2 TB, 4 TB, and 8 TB). ADATA also showed off the Legend 970 PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD that uses a Phison E26-series controller, and comes in capacities of 1 TB and 2 TB. This drive belts out up to 10 GB/s reads, with up to 10 GB/s writes.https://tpucdn.com/img/vnizFI454YlCpUpZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vnizFI454YlCpUpZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/mlSBDjpI3LY17z2f_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mlSBDjpI3LY17z2f.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Fmn2wbpdudo0tiSi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Fmn2wbpdudo0tiSi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/EE4l7cJKDCWgmLwq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EE4l7cJKDCWgmLwq.jpg)
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Fractal Design is taking the subtle route with its new Terra (https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/terra/terra/terra-jade/) compact PC case, its sole new product on display at Computex - the small form factor Mini-ITX 10.4-liter enclosure has been "designed and engineered to reshape the small form factor gaming experience." Its creators have decided upon an unusual combination of materials and hues - the front panel features a wooden section where the power button and front ports are located, including USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (offering 20 Gbps transfer speeds and fast charging). The overall aesthetic is fitting for a comfortable home environment, where RGB-laden gaming PCs can sometimes look out of place.

The Terra is offered up in three shades: Silver, Jade and Graphite - with its mostly aluminium construction sand blasted and anodized to give an intriguing textured look, with CNC-milled detailing. The front is comprised of an 8 mm-thick aluminium panel and a sliver of FSC-certified solid walnut. The case's truly dinky form factor (measuring 343 x 153 x 218 mm) can accommodate powerful GPUs up to 322 mm in length, as well as SFX and SFX-L format PSU models. A pair of SSDs can be installed internally via dedicated 2.5" drive mounts - there is only space for one storage unit if the user configures their Terra with a longer (SFX-L) power supply.https://tpucdn.com/img/rKGL5cd2YO559Axj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rKGL5cd2YO559Axj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Rkhxqo3BpQxpeJ4f_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Rkhxqo3BpQxpeJ4f.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/VKc98V7WPiKjnX8B_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VKc98V7WPiKjnX8B.jpg)
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Realtek's 5 Gbps Ethernet Solutions Will Reduce Cost and Power Draw Significantly
Realtek has decided to take consumer Ethernet speeds to a new level later this year with a family of 5 Gbps parts that are unlike anything its competitors have announced so far. The RTL8126-CG PCIe 3.0 x1 controller is a tiny QFN56 chip that measures 8 by 8 millimetres and consumes up to 1.7 Watt in use. This is unheard of when it comes to 5 Gbps solutions today, most of which are based on cut-down 10 Gbps chips. Realtek has verified the RTL8126-CG with stacked connectors for motherboards, as this was a requirement from the motherboard vendors. This solution should be available on most of the boards that were announced at Computex with 2.5 Gbps Ethernet support.

The company also has the RTL8251B-CG single port PHY which comes in the same packaging and same size as the PCIe controller. It's intended for use in 5 Gbps switches and should help bring down the cost, power consumption and thermals. Finally Realtek was showing off the RTL8157-CG, which is a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) based 5 Gbps Ethernet bridge, which comes in a slightly different QFN68 package, but still apparently measures 8 by 8 millimetres. This one is expected to launch sometime in Q4 of this year. All three solutions are capable of delivering 5 Gbps Ethernet over Cat 5e cables of up to a 100 meter in length. We weren't given an exact price point of these solutions, but it sounded like the RTL8126-CG should end up at US$5 or less, which should be compared to at least US$20-30 for most similar solutions in the market today. It looks like the market for faster Ethernet is really getting interesting and Realtek is apparently planning a 10 Gbps solution for next year.https://tpucdn.com/img/Ay8a0ekB7AQ5g1Qg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Ay8a0ekB7AQ5g1Qg.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UCYG36gxjWOmLIoi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UCYG36gxjWOmLIoi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MI5uS8rqWcMujl2g_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MI5uS8rqWcMujl2g.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/330MaitrXHnrggJG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/330MaitrXHnrggJG.jpg)

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Super Flower Shows Off Leadex VII Series ATX 3.0 PSUs at Computex
Power supply OEM giant Super Flower is making a comeback to the DIY retail channel with its latest Leadex VII series premium full-modular power supplies. These meet ATX 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5 specs, There are two sub-series, the Leadex VII XP and the Leadex VII XG (which meet 80 Plus Platinum and 80 Plus Gold efficiency standards, respectively). The XG series additionally boasts of Cybenetics Platinum switching efficiency. Both feature 15 cm body lengths, and use 140 mm FDB fans. Both come in 850 W and 1000 W models, and while the XP series tops out at 1200 W, the highest XG series model is 1300 W. Both feature Super Flower's signature straight universal modular connectors. The square ones take in any of the three pure-12 V connectors, including 16-pin 12VHPWR, 6+2 pin PCIe power, and 4+4 pin EPS.

We also caught a handful of SFX and SFX-L high-wattage PSUs in the Super Flower booth. The SF-1000F14SP is an SFX-L PSU that can put out 1000 W, and features universal connectors, as well as 16-pin 12VHPWR. A 120 mm FDB fan keeps it cool. The SF-750F12PX is a traditional SFX modular PSU with 750 W on tap, 80 Plus Platinum switching, one 600 W-capable 12VHPWR connector, and a 92 mm FDB cooling fan. Lastly, we spied the high-end Leadex 1600F14XP. the company's flagship in the booth. This one comes in a long 18 cm body and uses a 140 mm FDB fan to keep cool. It meets ATX 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5 specs, and offers two 600 W 12VHPWR using its universal 12 V connectors. You get 80 Plus Platinum switching efficiency.https://tpucdn.com/img/dtpKJEVMUxpadgjl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dtpKJEVMUxpadgjl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FIXPrBMgXAltK7Kc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FIXPrBMgXAltK7Kc.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/psXt7smDBR58Ol7k_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/psXt7smDBR58Ol7k.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CX2yLrP5nh774djf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CX2yLrP5nh774djf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9m3mkfB3TUv56eJj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9m3mkfB3TUv56eJj.jpg)

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LASER IN ON THESE NOVELTIES - With an entrancing aesthetic that blends elements of vaporwave, cyberpunk, and outrun, GMK Laser is one our bestselling keycap sets of all time. It's easy to see why—and it's hard to get enough. Whether you have the set or not, you may find yourself wanting a little more Laser for your setup. Enter the Drop + MiTo GMK Laser Novelty Keycap Set (https://drop.com/buy/drop-mito-gmk-laser-novelties?).

Originally an available add-on kit for its namesake set, this Laser-focused collection of keycaps is now debuting in a standalone run to satisfy Laser fans new and old. Quickly scan the legends, and you'll find no shortage of thematic novelties, such as the iconic outrun sun, a sports car, a bowl of ramen, several different hazard signs, and much more. You'll also see arrow keys and a WASD cluster, both in alternate colorways from the GMK Laser's original Base Kit. If you're in search of the complete Laser look, this is the set to set your sights on.https://tpucdn.com/img/p3D1TksxVartmYSJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/p3D1TksxVartmYSJ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/yQFGF9m6wJtErJqR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yQFGF9m6wJtErJqR.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CqC2BQ1gbtIDQ4x1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CqC2BQ1gbtIDQ4x1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xH4X0nzVnqk7akWO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xH4X0nzVnqk7akWO.jpg)
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Leadtek Showcases NVIDIA GeForce WinFast RTX 40-series Hurricane Models at Computex 2023
Leadtek revealed its GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Hurricane (https://www.techpowerup.com/309188/leadtek-intros-geforce-rtx-4060-ti-hurricane-graphics-card) custom graphics card at the tail end of last month. The latest refresh of the company's Hurricane cooling solution looked very space age with its curved central X-formation design. Leadtek has chosen to expand upon this aesthetic with bigger brother NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series cards shown off at Computex this week. The company's WinFast GPU lineup has grown with the additions of RTX 4090 Hurricane 24G, RTX 4080 Hurricane 16G, RTX 4070 Ti Hurricane 12G and RTX 4070 Hurricane 12G models.

All of these units sport metal backplates, but there are some differences in the makeup of attached cooling solutions. The RTX 4090 and 4080 models are cooled by a triple (100 m) fan array and eight heat pipes. The RTX 4070 Ti sports three "large" fans (size not specified) and six heat pipes. The RTX 4070 (non-Ti) makes do with only a pair of "large" fans, but has the same number of heat pipes (six) as its immediate sibling, albeit packed into a much shorter surround.https://tpucdn.com/img/szf7sJGZ7NGGa1b7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/szf7sJGZ7NGGa1b7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3549wUYy82sOnyhA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3549wUYy82sOnyhA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/TNNCHH8HAMeY271D_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TNNCHH8HAMeY271D.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PvGSJpye8d85HL3N_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PvGSJpye8d85HL3N.jpg)

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AZZA Shows Interesting Case Designs at Computex 2023
AZZA, a company known for creating cases of interesting design, had a new lineup to show at Computex 2023. The star of the show may very well be AZZA's new Sanctum 810, a giant cube case with a cut corner that carries support for up to seven 120 mm fans, creating adequate airflow once configured. There is even room to mount a 360 mm radiator for a custom water cooling build, as shown in the pictures below.

Next, we have AZZA's oddly-shaped Mesa 811 -- a twisted cube case that supports E-ATX motherboards, has glass side panels, and even has perforated aluminium panels. It also fits three 120 mm fans in the front and only has one 120 mm in the back, but there is space to do a custom cooling loop.https://tpucdn.com/img/V9mSut46Xmxz65be_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/V9mSut46Xmxz65be.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/P44MYjsnTbBYPIHa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/P44MYjsnTbBYPIHa.jpg)
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Gamiac Debuts Hot Swappable Keyboards and Mouse at Computex 2023
Gamiac is a brand new gaming peripherals outfit - recently created by Pro Gamersware (https://www.gamersware.com/) GmbH. The plucky crew debuted their product range at this year's Computex with the aim of demonstrating gaming devices that offer excellent quality, flexibility and great value for money. The headliners appear to be two mechanical keyboard models - TKL-87G (87 keys) and TKL-68G (68 keys) - both sport 19 RGB modes, Kailh hot-swappable switches and durable PBT keycaps. A variety of casing and keycap color schemes will be available at launch - Gamiac estimates that the TKL-87G and TKL-68G keyboards will be out before the end of 2023.

The young brand also presented their PX-71 super light gaming mouse at Computex - this fancy pointing device features a modular design, so users can configure between solid and honey-comb shells. An interchangeable switch system is installed on the mouse's PCB - providing the option to hot-swap out the primary (M1 + M2) buttons. The PX-71 is a wired gaming mouse with a maximum 16,000 DPI - this likely points to it packing a Pixart PAW 3335 or PMW 3360 optical sensor. Gamiac will provide full specifications, pricing and launch information at a later date.https://tpucdn.com/img/bg3M67VHSauAvibW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bg3M67VHSauAvibW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BXVG7bCtbaPwj5Oo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BXVG7bCtbaPwj5Oo.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fgH9dWDWyFJ7P41Z_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fgH9dWDWyFJ7P41Z.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dXb5jPBa97mykCdO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dXb5jPBa97mykCdO.jpg)
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AeroCool Showcases APNX Product Range at Computex 2023
AeroCool is presenting their newly introduced Performance Nexus (APNX) products at this year's Computex - including a case, power supply, CPU air cooler and case fans. They have decided to offer this hardware lineup in a wide variety of colors - let us start with the APNX-C1 ATX tower case which can be customized further with all sorts of alternative tone top plates. There are standard black and white options for traditionalists, as well as more adventurous variants in the form of green, pink and red color schemes. The internal layout can accommodate a maximum of 10 case fans - three APNX 120 mm units are pre-installed at the front. AeroCool indicates that the APNX-C1 case will be coming out later this year with an MSRP of $149/€139.

The APNX F1 are F2 are PWM case fans with ARGB lighting systems, offered up in two sizes: 120 mm and 140 mm. AeroCool has increased fan thickness to 30 mm on these Performance Nexus units, which they reckon contributes to greater cooling efficiency (by 50%) over standard 25 mm examples. The chunky casing features sizable anti-vibration rubber pads that ensure that the APNX F1 and F2 operate at super quiet levels. There were many color options on display at the company's booth - so system builders will be have plenty of tonal customizations to experiment with. The F1 has a bi-chromatic plastic design, while the F2 has a textured metal frame - the latter will be supplied with a swappable reverse air flow fan blade. AeroCool is still in the process of finalizing these F-models, so availability and pricing will be announced at a later time.https://tpucdn.com/img/qH1h8NwIadAYncXW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qH1h8NwIadAYncXW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7JPhDXEyOVeWuybY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7JPhDXEyOVeWuybY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SijQeqx1jxvKZHqT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SijQeqx1jxvKZHqT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/mb0vUdQlsEYxDZ7H_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mb0vUdQlsEYxDZ7H.jpg)
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Sparkle already announced that it will be coming up with the Intel Arc graphics card lineup soon, and it came to the Computex 2023 show in force, showing some rather impressive graphics cards, including the Arc A770 Watercooling concept, a couple of custom TITAN OC Edition graphics cards, and the A370 MXM version.

Sparkle's Intel Arc lineup starts off with some industrial low-profile graphics cards based on Intel Arc A310 and Arc A380 graphics cards, as well as standard Mini-ITX size ELF series versions which will be based on the same GPUs. Sparkle is also working on an Intel Arc A370 MXM GPU for laptops, which is a nice surprise. The main part of the showcase were certainly Sparkle's Intel Arc ORC and TITAN OC Edition custom versions of the Intel Arc A750 and Arc A770 chips. The biggest surprise though was the custom Sparkle A770 Watercooling concept. Sparkle is definitely serious in joining the Intel Arc team with Acer, ASRock, GUNNIR, Gigabyte, MSI and others, so hopefully we'll see some of these graphics cards on retail/e-tail shelves soon.https://tpucdn.com/img/XsqwFXTvJGPGIqqA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XsqwFXTvJGPGIqqA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5EOOTCuf10b69HbF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5EOOTCuf10b69HbF.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/S1YvLbZXTFxsrByG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/S1YvLbZXTFxsrByG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/eKUtsvJlyqCkXyRO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eKUtsvJlyqCkXyRO.jpg)

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Schenker Brings New XMG PRO 16 Studio, Schenker VISION and Schenker WORK Base-series Laptops to Computex 2023
Schenker XMG also unveiled the new PRO 16 Studio workstation laptop at the Computex 2023 event, which will be equipped with an Intel Core i9-13900H CPU and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. In addition, the company is announcing the new WORK Base series and Vision-series laptops that are available under the Schenker brand, introducing new form-factors and bringing several other updates.

The new XMG Pro 16 Studio promises to be quite a versatile workstation laptop aimed at content creators, using a 16:10 aspect ratio screen, and packing some serious power with Intel's Core i9-13900H CPU and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card, as well as two DDR5 slots with DDR5-5200 support, and Thunderbolt 4. The XMG Pro 16 Studio also comes with NVIDIA Studio certification. Schenker also showed the efficient vapor chamber cooling that will be used in the XMG Pro 16 Studio. It also brings several upgrades compared to the current XMG Focus 16 laptop, which it can be compared to, at least performance-wise, including an additional USB-C power delivery, a Windows Hello camera, 2.5 Gbit LAN, longer battery life, and a slimmer aluminium body. Schenker notes that the XMG PRO 16 Studio should be available in Europe in late July or early August.https://tpucdn.com/img/AeV9Dn4bHtnCepuZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AeV9Dn4bHtnCepuZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ixVnczhqS4Ehd1Go_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ixVnczhqS4Ehd1Go.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QqswpPbU2Fq5RRNB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QqswpPbU2Fq5RRNB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/W2pgM4bZufej5EX7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/W2pgM4bZufej5EX7.jpg)
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Anaconda Showcases DDR5 Memory Kits with Up to 7000 MHz Speed at Computex 2023
Anaconda, a Taiwanese memory, storage, and accessories maker, had a booth at Computex 2023, where the company presented the new DDR5 memory kits with speeds ranging up to 7000 MHz. Starting off, we have the model called "Standard," which is just a standard DDR5 UDIMM memory kit available as 8 and 16 GB DIMM, in 2x 8 GB and 2x 16 GB capacities. Running at 4800 MHz, the standard kit has a CAS latency of 40, with a running voltage set to 1.1 Volts. Next is the KingSnake Overclocking UDIMM, which is, as the name suggests, a kit optimized for overclocking. Available in frequencies of 5600/6000/6200/7000 MHz, these memory modules run at 1.25 or 1.45 Volts at CAS latencies of 40 and 36. They also come in 16 GB and 32 GB capacities.

Last but not least, there is an ET (EryxTataricus) unbuffered UDIMM kit that is basically an RGB version of KingSnake, with all the same features except the inclusion of RGB lighting capable of syncing with all modern motherboard RGB software.https://tpucdn.com/img/W7GuAUuezipVbG2t_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/W7GuAUuezipVbG2t.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dErYmEhRJlpscjLS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dErYmEhRJlpscjLS.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/gSj2JRXHIVYBibXq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gSj2JRXHIVYBibXq.jpg)

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Computex 2023: Montech Launches Open-Frame PC Case, ATX 3.0 PSUs, and New CPU Coolers
During Computex 2023, Montech had an entire fleet of new products spanning new PC enclosures, new open-frame cases, air-cooling products, and ATX 3.0 power supplies. Starting with the regular cases, Montec introduced AIR 903 MAX, AIR 300 MAX & AIR 3000 MAX series; the AIR 900 MAX can accommodate a broad spectrum of needs, as it supports both true E-ATX form factors and SSI-EEB motherboards. The case also has a capacity for 5 SSDs and 2 HDDs and is equipped with a USB TYPE-C port and USB 3.0 ports. It supports up to 360 mm AIO coolers at the front and top. Customers can choose between sleek black and pristine white, available in two variants, the AIR 903 MAX and AIR 903 BASE. Optimized for airflow, the front panel has a 51% porosity ventilation rate, along with four pre-installed HP 140 fans in the case.

Next up, we have two new models: AIR 300 MAX and AIR 3000 MAX. Both models have a detachable top bracket and a patented quick-slide metal dust filter, allowing for easy radiator adjustments and compatibility with RTX 4090 GPUs. The AIR 300 MAX is an m-ATX case featuring support for a 280 mm radiator at both the top and front, plus a 30 mm clearance provision for cable management. It has ARGB PWM Fans (2x HP140 & 1x HP120) for ventilation. Contrarily, the AIR 3000 MAX, is a full tower case, offering support for a 360 mm radiator at the top, front, and side, along with a large storage capacity for up to 11 HDDs using stacked brackets. This model comes fitted with four HP140 ARGB PWM fans.https://tpucdn.com/img/9hGxnabtXtftjkVI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9hGxnabtXtftjkVI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/pfqRMPoP8rbFpGnY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pfqRMPoP8rbFpGnY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bG4Mk7gR3DibmIyL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bG4Mk7gR3DibmIyL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5Z6nbPGXJ2BbqBgB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5Z6nbPGXJ2BbqBgB.jpg)
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XMG Unveils New APEX 17 and APEX 15 Laptops With Ryzen 7 7735HS at Computex 2023
Schenker XMG has announced its new APEX-series laptops at Computex 2023 show which bring significant upgrades compared to the CORE-series, including a completely new cooling system and AMD's Phoenix platform with Ryzen 7 7735HS processor.

Both the APEX 17 and the APEX 15 feature a 144 Hz, 300-nits IPS screen with 1920x1080 resolution, and feature NVIDIA RTX 40 series GPUs, up to the 140 W mobile GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB. As noted, the APEX series will start off with the Zen 3 AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS SKU, an 8-core/16-thread CPU and RDNA 2-based Radeon 680M iGPU. XPG plans to introduce a Zen 4-based version at a later date, which will most likely be based on AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS SKU, and also receive more screen options and faster memory speeds. The rest of the specifications for both new APEX-series laptops include two DDR5 slots with support for DDR5-4800 memory, and two SSDs. According to XMG, the APEX series will be available later in June, starting at €1,399 for the APEX 15 with GeForce RTX 4060, while the APEX 17 will start at €1,299 with GeForce RTX 4050, and €1,457 for the SKU with GeForce RTX 4060.https://tpucdn.com/img/AHam9R1VVY8s5XsF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AHam9R1VVY8s5XsF.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FSSOM8PNf6wztgxR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FSSOM8PNf6wztgxR.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MLPtBe14XZBY2kFV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MLPtBe14XZBY2kFV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LSIUo6Atd9o7VgrP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LSIUo6Atd9o7VgrP.jpg)

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AVerMedia has unveiled two new game capture cards at the Computex 2023 show that will be a part of its Live Gamer lineup, the Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) and the Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575). In addition to those two, AVerMedia also showcased a wide range of products designed for content creators, businesses and embedded markets.

The main part of AVerMedia's showcase were certainly the new HDMI 2.1 game capture devices. The Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 GS553G2 offers HDMI input up to 4K at 144 HDR/VRR with 4Kp60 video capture output. It allows users to capture footage from console, mobile, iPad, DSLR or any other device, and stream it to the PC or laptop. The AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575), which is actually the recipient of the Computex Best Choice 2023 award, is a PCIe video capture card offering zero latency with HDMI 2.1 input and passthrough and supports up to 4Kp144 resolution.https://tpucdn.com/img/ZFpp9tU2Jj3FFy3E_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZFpp9tU2Jj3FFy3E.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Bwx52NilWw6Nw3g1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Bwx52NilWw6Nw3g1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6e9uMvRI99QdNupC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6e9uMvRI99QdNupC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/49j1HLM8DMYxV1Ck_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/49j1HLM8DMYxV1Ck.jpg)
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AFUL Acoustics Launches Performer 8 Hybrid Driver In-Ear Monitors
AFUL (not awful, so don't start with that again) Acoustics is a recently established audio brand that impressed us with its electrical engineering prowess displayed in the Performer 5 IEMs (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/aful-performer-5-in-ear-monitors/) reviewed recently. Soon after the Performer 5 was released internationally to good acclaim, the audiophile community learned that was based off the AFUL Band 5, a Chinese domestic set, and there was also a Band 8 Pro which built up anticipation about there being perhaps a Performer 8 in the coming weeks. Today AFUL Acoustics announced the Performer 8 IEMs to confirm as much and it uses a 1 DD/7 BA driver configuration in a 4-way crossover while costing $369.99 from HiFiGo (https://hifigo.com/products/aful-performer8). These IEMs build upon the Performer 5 in using long acoustic tubes for lower frequencies as well as a high-damping pressure relief tube for added comfort. There are at least two patented technologies used here and we will have a review sooner than later to see whether the new Performer 8 lives up to the hype. In the meantime, you can ogle at the photos below and see if you wish to purchase them in advance if you want to take a chance on the company again.https://tpucdn.com/img/9FeUdK59LZbA87Sh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9FeUdK59LZbA87Sh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6mUKrkHEITPeH0Rz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6mUKrkHEITPeH0Rz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qQ2YGTspjOsbXOrV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qQ2YGTspjOsbXOrV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RCBO7wzeLAuFxowY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RCBO7wzeLAuFxowY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5dAZMwSzsRwLMbCj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5dAZMwSzsRwLMbCj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/q24yvjp6ox2tvUwF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/q24yvjp6ox2tvUwF.jpg)

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(PR) Epic MEGA Sale Week Three Brings Midnight Ghost Hunt for Free
The doors of The Vault have ker-chunked open once again, revealing Epic MEGA Sale's week three highlights. Inside, you'll find asymmetrical multiplayer spook hunting game Midnight Ghost Hunt desperate to escape into your games library, and a fancy, free Fall Guys' Costume to look good in the Blunderdome.

This is also the first week you can start redeeming your Epic Rewards, and we've highlighted some brand-new games you can spend them on. Spend lots and prosper.https://tpucdn.com/img/j0k3hz6N1go5SVjo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/j0k3hz6N1go5SVjo.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Qpm2n30TYM2EL33l_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Qpm2n30TYM2EL33l.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/F84Rt4zAndFVsVWS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/F84Rt4zAndFVsVWS.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ca3UQqz04LP5S81e_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ca3UQqz04LP5S81e.jpg)
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Alphacool Presents Apex Stealth Metal Fans, Skeleton PC Case, and Water Cooling Solutions
Alphacool at Computex presented a few new products that highlighted what the company has been working on. First off, we have the Apex Stealth Metal fan among the latest products introduced by the brand, hailed as the world's first computer fan designed with entirely decoupled propellers, bearings, and motors from the chassis. The design minimizes both the vibration and the noise generated by the fan. The fan frame is constructed entirely of metal, showcasing the fresh Apex design. Additionally, it employs a 6-pole motor. The fan is touted as being silent due to its HDB (Hydro Dynamic Bearing) design. The fan blades are also fine-tuned to achieve maximum airflow and pressure, though specific details will still be released. The Apex Stealth Metal fan will be accessible in black, chrome, and white variants. Also in the pipeline is a unique variant called Alphacool ES Stealth Metal Fan Black, specifically designed for "Enterprise Solutions," featuring an integrated ventilation grill. The Apex Metal fan SKUs will be available for around $30 or less.https://tpucdn.com/img/5NzIErXaHRa0W7Qf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5NzIErXaHRa0W7Qf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ENNEiZdSMpnYOdYc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ENNEiZdSMpnYOdYc.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/m6VSaZB0LoRFKbO0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/m6VSaZB0LoRFKbO0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WmgX6tVsKgd7bRIl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WmgX6tVsKgd7bRIl.jpg)
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At Computex 2023, MSI was showing off its USB4 100 W Expansion Card—also known as the MS-4489—which is the first officially announced USB4 add-in card in the market. MSI didn't specify the actual chip being used, but we've verified that the card is based on ASMedia's ASM4242 (https://www.techpowerup.com/309494/asmedias-delayed-usb4-host-controller-is-nearly-here) USB4 host controller. Just as with Thunderbolt cards, the MS-4489 needs to be connected internally to the motherboard with a cable that handles some of the communication with interfaces that can be routed over PCIe and this is the reason for the lower pin-header on the card. We're not sure what the USB 2.0 pin-header is for, as on Thunderbolt cards, this would be an input, but the ASM4242 supports native support for USB 2.0, unlike Thunderbolt, but it could be a USB 2.0 output.

What makes this card stand out compared to MSI's Thunderbolt 4 card is that it offers 100 Watt USB PD support on the primary USB-C port, with the secondary port delivering up to 27 Watts of power. As with Thunderbolt add-in cards, the MS-4489 relies on a pair of full-size DP inputs if you want to use DP Alt mode over USB-C to connect displays to the card. To be able to deliver this much power, MSI has added a 6-pin graphics cards style power connector to the card to be able to deliver enough power to the USB-C ports. Another oddity with the card is that it has a physical PCIe x8 slot, but it's only wired up for PCIe x4. This could limit compatibility on motherboards that lack either an open ended PCIe x4 slot or a x16 slot that's wired up for four lanes of PCIe. We're expecting to see more products like this later in the year from all the other motherboard manufacturers and maybe even some third parties.https://tpucdn.com/img/9ojxbnhSTAVGoGon_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9ojxbnhSTAVGoGon.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1IF6OvT9EoSyQOMP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1IF6OvT9EoSyQOMP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3NLOkvFAUkv1c1XI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3NLOkvFAUkv1c1XI.jpg)

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Asustor Unveils Pure-NVMe NAS, HDD NAS with M.2 Slots at Computex 2023
Asustor at Computex 2023 pointed us in the direction in which personal high-capacity storage, particularly NAS servers, are headed. The company unveiled its first pure-flash based NAS, and conventional HDD caddie-based NAS that have M.2 NVMe slots. The Flashstor 12 Pro (FS6712X) packs twelve M.2 NVMe slots, and is driven by a Celeron N5105 processor with 4 GB of DDR4-2933 memory on an SO-DIMM slot (which you can expand).

The M.2 slots support various NVMe RAID modes, including single, JBOD, RAID 0/1/5/6/10, etc. Besides these you get two 5 Gbps USB 3.2 ports. Networking interfaces include one 10 GbE. The company also unveiled a more compact version of this, with the Flashstor 6 (FS6706T), which comes with six M.2 NVMe slots, the same processor and NVMe RAID features, but two 2.5 GbE interfaces instead of the 10 GbE on the Flashstor 12 Pro.https://tpucdn.com/img/JU2dYijpCMj2tiv8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JU2dYijpCMj2tiv8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WH1x7E4yUPv60JGt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WH1x7E4yUPv60JGt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3hDlfCjiht4X4Hjr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3hDlfCjiht4X4Hjr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/eF6SkPqirUmfWito_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eF6SkPqirUmfWito.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NAIKxASBVdMACf5X_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NAIKxASBVdMACf5X.jpg)
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(PR) Kioxia Commences Operation of Two New R&D Facilities
Kioxia Corporation today commenced operation of two new R&D facilities - the Flagship Building at the Yokohama Technology Campus and the Shin-Koyasu Technology Front - strengthening the company's research and development capabilities in flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs). Going forward, other R&D functions in Kanagawa Prefecture will be relocated to these new R&D hubs to improve research efficiency and promote further advancement in technological innovation.

With the addition of the new Flagship Building, the Yokohama Technology Campus will almost double in size, allowing Kioxia to expand its capabilities in evaluating flash memory and SSD products, thereby enhancing overall product development and product quality. Equipped with environmentally-friendly facilities, the Flagship Building has also acquired ZEB-Ready certification, which is given to buildings that reduce energy consumption by 50% or more through improved energy efficiency.https://tpucdn.com/img/Tch7hjYnRE5HfAXU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Tch7hjYnRE5HfAXU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GaWqlmevVv0zGMkM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GaWqlmevVv0zGMkM.jpg)
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Cooler Master Shows New X Series PSUs at Computex 2023
Cooler Master has showcased a couple of new PSUs at the Computex 2023, including the X Silent series Max and Edge PSUs, which are "near-silent" and fanless models that should be coming soon. In addition, Cooler Master has come up with some high-quality 12VHPWR 90 degree cables that should be better than standard ones.

The X Series Max is described as "near-silent" since it has a low speed RGB fan in order to support higher wattage, but will keep the noise at 20dB. The X Silent Max will be available in models of up to 1300 W and uses a single-piece heat dissipation structure. The X Series Edge is a whole different beast as this is a completely fanless PSU, that features special airflow-improving extended fan cover, vapor chamber technology, and the same single-piece heat dissipation structure. The X Series Edge will go to up to 750 W. Both of these X Series PSUs are ATX 3.0 and PCIe 5.0 compliant, which means they come with 12VHPWR cables, and both support Cooler Master's MasterControl software, allowing users to monitor temperature, current load, and overall performance. Cooler Master also unveiled new 12VHPWR cables, with 90-degree angle that should prevent unnecessary bending, as well as an upgraded connector design with double springs and thicker wire, which should be better than those previous cables and reduce the connector temperatures by 5 degrees.https://tpucdn.com/img/ahJOFN0wux7XaZmf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ahJOFN0wux7XaZmf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ROgFnNXCznMp5u6F_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ROgFnNXCznMp5u6F.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UabdAqCnXghlqazv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UabdAqCnXghlqazv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZyFsCFMXlvPfXiMB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZyFsCFMXlvPfXiMB.jpg)

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(PR) Meta Quest 3 Coming This Fall and Lower Prices for Quest 2
Mark Zuckerberg (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs809N-BUJ7/) just announced Meta Quest 3, our next-generation virtual and mixed reality headset, which launches later this year. It features higher resolution, stronger performance, breakthrough Meta Reality technology, and a slimmer, more comfortable form factor. Quest 3 will ship in all countries where Meta Quest is currently supported this fall. The 128 GB headset starts at $499.99 USD, and we'll offer an additional storage option for those who want some extra space. Mark your calendars because we'll have lots more to share at Meta Connect, which returns this year on September 27.

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(PR) Razer Redefines Fighting Game Experience with Kitsune
I am steeped in the culture of fighting games so it feels like destiny that I get to introduce you to a project that I'm so incredibly fortunate to have helped create.My journey with fighting games started with Street Fighter 2 and Mortal Kombat 1 back in the 90s, and my love for the genre has been a relentless engine in my life ever since.

Over the years, this passion led me to the frontlines of the fighting game community (FGC)/esports scene. Traveling to tournaments such as EVO, Combo Breaker, CEO, Tokyo Game Show, and more, I've been fortunate to make a career of it as well as developing peripherals for major players in the FGC community near and far. It's in this spirit that I'm thrilled to finally unveil a project that we at Razer have been passionately crafting the arcade controller that's poised to redefine the world of fighting games: the Razer Kitsune.https://tpucdn.com/img/ZcMd2LD6QEyCsGfz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZcMd2LD6QEyCsGfz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FOcCAakLQyqGLjak_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FOcCAakLQyqGLjak.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/34DbSJxYAOqYsJEQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/34DbSJxYAOqYsJEQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Z8FXitUBNAtYYHpb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Z8FXitUBNAtYYHpb.jpg)
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As we enter summer, a blizzard from hell is this week's AAA title, a game some of you might already be playing, due to the limited editions coming with early access. Luckily, that's not all we have for you this week, as we also have thunderous gods, side scrollers, lots of horror and some harmony for you. Don't forget to go out in the sunshine and do something in the real world too, summer won't last forever.

Diablo IV (https://diablo4.blizzard.com/) / This week's AAA title / Tuesday 6 May
The endless battle between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells rages on as chaos threatens to consume Sanctuary. With ceaseless demons to slaughter, countless Abilities to master, nightmarish Dungeons, and Legendary loot, this vast, open world brings the promise of adventure and devastation. Survive and conquer darkness—or succumb to the shadows.https://tpucdn.com/img/n1XsRjdU4y8Hlu7j_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/n1XsRjdU4y8Hlu7j.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/82o6xCVjqrv74KEn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/82o6xCVjqrv74KEn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KW666NqfIWehtAuK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KW666NqfIWehtAuK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iJeeyHho8LdUDnAx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iJeeyHho8LdUDnAx.jpg)
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Streamplify Showcases its Game Streamer Gear at Computex 2023
Game streaming hardware brand Streamplify showcased its latest gear at the 2023 Computex. The booth begins with an example setup of a typical stream rig, with a height adjustable desktop, two Streamplify Glow Light 14 units, and a Mount Arm, which can hold onto a Streamplify Mic Pro. This mic features Ø16 mm condenser capsules, and upgraded 24-bit/192 kHz digital sampling rate.

Right behind the monitors are Streamplify's new generation >20 dB Acoustic Panels. The booth also featured Streamplify's new generation Cam Pro. The original Cam is full HD, and uses a manual telescopic concealment mechanism. With the new Cam Pro, you just turn a silver shroud to cover the camera lens and its in-built mic. The biggest feature upgrade is the resolution, as the Cam Pro is capable of 4K @ 30 FPS or 1080p @ 60 FPS. Streamplify is planning to sell this at just $99.99 a pop. The company also showed us their upcoming HDMI-based video capture card that the company claims will be an affordable solution for beginners. Lastly, there's a next-generation Hub Ctrl product with OLED screen buttons.https://tpucdn.com/img/jwCFOEcJ6FHso1kE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jwCFOEcJ6FHso1kE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RfULLwrxDDysCYIZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RfULLwrxDDysCYIZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4osLuSLdGuFaqn2G_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4osLuSLdGuFaqn2G.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PTsFwZKN7eoZQ12I_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PTsFwZKN7eoZQ12I.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PaoyOh8UkhUDIOJk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PaoyOh8UkhUDIOJk.jpg)

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Innodisk at Computex 2023: Has the Right Idea About Gen 5 SSDs, to Make them AICs
Innodisk has the right idea about how to do PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSDs—to ditch the M.2 form-factor, and make them PCIe add-in cards. This would remove the need for cartoonishly disproportionate cooling solutions with high-pitched 20 mm fans; and rather allow SSD designers to use cooling solutions resembling those of graphics cards. Gen 5 NVMe controllers have a TDP of around 15 W, or roughly similar to that of a motherboard chipset. The M.2-2280 form-factor is tiny for the deployment of a sufficiently large heatsink, and so SSD designers are resorting to active cooling, using 20 mm fans that don't sound pleasant. Most single-slot VGA cooling solutions can make short work of 15 W of heat while being much quieter, some even fanless.

The Innodisk 5TG-P AIC SSD uses a PCIe Gen 5 + NVMe 2.0 SSD controller with a large passive heatsink, a PCI-Express 5.0 x4 host interface, and 32 TB of capacity. The drive runs entirely on slot power, and besides the 3D TLC NAND flash, uses a large DDR4 DRAM cache. The company claims sequential transfer speeds of up to 13 GB/s in either direction. Innodisk is targeting the PCIe 5TG-P at workstation and HEDT use-cases. The company is building them in server-relevant form-factors such as U.2 and E.1S. A CDM screenshot shows 13.62 GB/s sequential reads, with 11.55 GB/s sequential writes.https://tpucdn.com/img/MPwZAyi6PHc8j5Cw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MPwZAyi6PHc8j5Cw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/K7MWVz7a250vGqkV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/K7MWVz7a250vGqkV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QdCCnyWZGPn9p8Ka_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QdCCnyWZGPn9p8Ka.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QsXuNgY1AHfUU5yt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QsXuNgY1AHfUU5yt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iXdJJYlTnwWwBGb8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iXdJJYlTnwWwBGb8.jpg)
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SilverStone Unveils a Vibrant Selection of ATX3.0 PSUs at Computex 2023
SilverStone showcased a large selection of new and upcoming PSUs at Computex 2023. The star attraction at their booth was the HELA 2050R Platinum (model: SST HA2050R PM), which is, well, hela powerful. This 2050 W PSU comes with two 16-pin 12VHPWR connectors each capable of 600 W continuous output, besides close to a dozen 6+2 pin PCIe power connectors. It includes a flattened, ribbon-type 12VHPWR cable that the company claims is "super flexible." The PSU meets both ATX 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5 standards. It meets Cybenetics Platinum switching efficiency. SilverStone plans to launch the HELA 2050R Platinum toward the end of June, 2023. This model will be joined by the HELA 1650R (SST HA1650R PM) later this year. This 1650 W model retains much of the feature-set of its 2050 W sibling, but in a lower depth body. You still get two 16-pin 12VHPWR connectors, the same Cybenetics Platinum switching efficiency, and those flat black 12VHWPR flexible cables. SilverStone plans to launch the HELA 1650R in September 2023.https://tpucdn.com/img/ZmIrcWUTrkei5Y6l_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZmIrcWUTrkei5Y6l.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7b2yoXospmBx4prl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7b2yoXospmBx4prl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/DLYKzfkhAsB5ksOU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DLYKzfkhAsB5ksOU.jpg)
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A drawback of liquid-cooling your CPU has been to leave the other hot components around your CPU socket without a source of passive airflow. SilverStone is planning to address this, with their IceMyst line of AIO CPU coolers. These coolers feature puck-shaped pump-blocks, their top covers come off, so you could telescopically stack up a few fans. Each of these 40-50 mm fans comes with an 8-shaped frame, with one half of it stacking up with the block and providing the rest of the frame with 360-degree mobility, and the other holding the motor and impeller in place.

You can position them anywhere around the pump-block, so you can direct airflow to components such as the memory slots, VRM heatsinks, M.2 SSD heatsinks, etc. SilverStone even showed us an example of a stack with 7 of these fans. The IceMyst series comes in four models based on radiator size—240 mm x 120 mm, 280 mm x 140 mm, 360 mm x 120 mm, and 420 mm x 140 mm. By default, these coolers don't include any of those stackable fans, they're meant to be purchased separately as part of IceMyst Upgrade Kits. SilverStone plans to launch the IceMyst AIO series, and its companion Upgrade Kits, in July 2023.https://tpucdn.com/img/JoYoS3zz7NC7qDQf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JoYoS3zz7NC7qDQf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/F8Cu0maUL0lTLjQQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/F8Cu0maUL0lTLjQQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vRgISYYaI6BHRq0M_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vRgISYYaI6BHRq0M.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NtwbsnczmYCT8WRi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NtwbsnczmYCT8WRi.jpg)

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Bug in AMD EPYC "Rome" Processors Puts Them to Sleep After 34 Months of Uptime
AMD recently published an errata for their second generation EPYC processors based on Zen 2 which states that, "A core will fail to exit CC6 after about 1044 days after the last system reset." 1044 days is roughly 34 months, or just shy of 3 years of total uptime, and is actually an over estimate according to some sysadmin sleuths on Reddit and Twitter that did the math and discovered the actual time is 1042 days and 12 hours. The problem occurs because the CPU REFCLK counts 10ns ticks in a 54-bit signed integer, and if you count just over 9 quadrillion of these ticks you get the resulting overflow at 1042.4999 days. Once this overflow occurs the cores are stuck forever in a zombie state, and will not take any external interrupt requests. Well, forever until you flip the power switch off and back on again, which will reset the counter.

It's certainly impressive that this problem was discovered at all, as it suggests that more than a single system has been running for almost three years straight without a single restart. Though this does put EPYC "Rome" out of the running for any possible awards for longest running systems, it may serve as a reminder to initiate system updates or patches for other vulnerabilities that have been discovered in the four years since that generation of processor were first launched. AMD does not plan to issue any fix for the CC6 bug, instead recommending that administrators disable CC6 to avoid the cores entering the zombified state, or simply initiating a restart every once in awhile before the time limit expires.https://tpucdn.com/img/wH4D7J4Ws8n9NVn0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wH4D7J4Ws8n9NVn0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/klFUYemxX2rKQoJT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/klFUYemxX2rKQoJT.jpg)

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SilverStone Commemorates 20 Years With Fresh Case Designs at Computex 2023
SilverStone showed up to Computex with a variety of new cases on offer covering everything from a hybrid rack-mountable / pedestal 5U, to a retro-inspired April Fool's joke, to their largest and flashiest ATX full-tower to date. SilverStone has a reputation for quality and over engineering and it clearly shows in this year's selection. Starting off with the most engineered, and likely most expensive: the recently released Alta F2 was on display with a fully water cooled build showing off the expansive options available in the giant tower. Alta F2 utilizes a 90 degree rotated configuration taking design elements from the older Raven and Fortress series of cases. What the Alta F2 does different is where it allows the GPU to be installed; along the left side (traditionally the back) there are three expansion slots tilted at precisely 11.3 degrees.

These tilted slots are intended to offer as much forced air cooling as possible to the GPU from the bottom mounted 180 mm Air Penetrator 184i PRO fans, and SilverStone dialed in this angle to decimal precision to ensure this. There still exists a standard 9-slot layout along the top of the case (remember, everything is rotated 90 degrees so that's where the "back" is) for those that fill every slot on their motherboard. Since airflow moves bottom-to-top there are intake filters lining the lower chamber of the chassis, and the top panel is almost entirely open for exhaust. The lower chamber is also setup to allow four 3.5 inch drives to be mounted, while four more drives can be mounted in the optional forward mounted, and also angled, drive cages. The Alta F2 has already reached retail and demands a hefty $800 USD price point.https://tpucdn.com/img/I9DwBqv7dDIg4CpB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/I9DwBqv7dDIg4CpB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3OjrzgVfDEe6y4Hw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3OjrzgVfDEe6y4Hw.jpg)
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Wizmax at the 2023 Computex: GM and GX Series Cases, Titanium High-Wattage PSU
With their signature upward positioned front air vent, Wizmax cases were unmissable at the 2023 Computex. The company showcased four of the top case models, along with a new high-wattage ATX 3.0 PSU. The GX-3 Chang and GM-3 Moon are characterized by their distinct front-panel design that looks like a Chinese room divider pattern from the mid-19th century. Measuring 518 mm x 250 mm x 585 mm, the GX3-Chang features a horizontally-partitioned layout, its width opens up plenty of height for the CPU cooler and graphics card, of 18 cm; while you can use a graphics card up to 46 cm in length. The top- and front-panels each give you enough room for a radiator as big as 420 mm. Besides eight conventional add-on card slots, you get three vertical ones.

The GM3-Moon is a more compact mid-tower, measuring 485 mm x 225 mm x 392 mm, which opens up room for up to 34 cm long graphics cards, and up to 17.5 cm tall CPU coolers. You can mount a 360 mm radiator along the front-panel, and a radiator as large as 280 mm along the top panel. The GM1 Transform has a design novelty where its front-panel cover slides sideways to reveal a mesh intake. Don't want all those front fans glaring at you? Simply pull up the opaque front-panel. This mid-tower gives you room for graphics cards up to 35.5 cm in length, and CPU coolers up to 16 cm in height, and no vertical slots. It comes in white and black color options.https://tpucdn.com/img/7kxFVtOddRrnHGtU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7kxFVtOddRrnHGtU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Tl2idkZxZ1k8gTvW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Tl2idkZxZ1k8gTvW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/reGwH73TuZ912Q8V_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/reGwH73TuZ912Q8V.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QLppGekPSn7JqCtY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QLppGekPSn7JqCtY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/j6bBniHkylJPWhLg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/j6bBniHkylJPWhLg.jpg)
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ECS Showcases LIVA Z5, LEET Gaming, and New SBCs at Computex 2023
ECS showed off a large array of products at their booth at Computex this year, demonstrating the range of markets they cater to, from consumer to industrial. To start with, their long lived LIVA series of mini PCs have received an update to Intel's 13th gen Core series of processors with the LIVA Z5. The LIVA Z5 lineup includes three new models: the Z5 Plus, a more spacious Z5E Plus, and a completely passive Z5F Plus. Each of these feature the new processor generation up to 15 W and are designed for smart retail and kiosk deployments. The series not only boasts the new processor generation, but also expandable DDR4-3200 with capacities up to 64 GB, M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen 4x4 SSD storage (plus 2.5" SATA in the Z5E and Z5F), optional Wi-Fi 6 module, dual 2.5 GbE, three USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 Type-A, USB Type-C, HDMI, and COM ports. Each of these new models can support up to four simultaneous 4K displays. ECS had the Z5 and Z5E Plus running as a multi-display automated self-service kiosk in their booth where visitors could order a bubble tea. Beside these was also the new LIVA P300, a slightly larger ITX barebones machine with a Q670 motherboard supporting both 12th and 13th Gen processors on LGA 1700, up to 65 W TDP.https://tpucdn.com/img/9AXaMuXwiHX96qB8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9AXaMuXwiHX96qB8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/cGqVuLNa1xO4z4wo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cGqVuLNa1xO4z4wo.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5z6y6Eaqn2GYVXkU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5z6y6Eaqn2GYVXkU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6ngK41OfsKL2VqyK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6ngK41OfsKL2VqyK.jpg)
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ENERMAX came to the Computex 2023 in full force, showcasing a wide range of new products including new PSUs with ATX 3.0 certification, as well as the new LIQTECH and LIQMAXFLO AIO liquid CPU coolers with new pump design.

ENERMAX definitely had a lot to show at the Computex 2023 event and there were some rather unique and innovative new products on display, including the PLATIMAX GEMINI, a PSU that meets both ATX 3.0 and Intel's new ATX12VO (12 V-only) standards. PLATIMAX GEMINI is an 80 Plus Platinum 1200 W power supply, that surpasses efficiency standards of the ATX12VO standard. ENERMAX also had the who new REVOLUTION D.F. X PSU lineup that is ATX 3.0 and PCIe 5 ready with a native 600 W 12VHPWR cable and an extra dual 8-pin to 12VHPWR 600 W cable, and features new patented Dust-Free Rotation (D.F.R) technology, a new feature that promises to significantly reduce the accumulation of dust around the fan blades. It also features an ARGB side panel with 14 built in lighting modes, and an RGB control button. ENERMAX was showcasing the SPLAVE X REVOLUTION D.F. X PSU, a special edition 1200 W PSU designed in cooperation with a well-known overclocker Splave.https://tpucdn.com/img/dxKCcE2HgXKbLLgv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dxKCcE2HgXKbLLgv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/lfbnc4s9U2htiPQX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lfbnc4s9U2htiPQX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3AuRODHTftLO0xQq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3AuRODHTftLO0xQq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/lDjlyn9iCnmlqdNc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lDjlyn9iCnmlqdNc.jpg)
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Endorfy Brings Arx 700/500 Cases, Spartan 5 CPU Cooler, and Wireless Keyboards to Computex 2023
Editor's note: Our in-depth review of Endorfy Arx 700 Air (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/endorfy-arx-700-air/) is now live.

At Computex 2023, Endorfy has launched the Arx 700 Air and Arx 700 ARGB PC cases, designed with maximum cooling potential and easy component access. The cases accommodate a tall cooling system, up to 8 fans, and any current graphics card, with the Arx 700 Air featuring 5 Stratus 140 PWM fans and the Arx 700 ARGB including 4 illuminated Stratus 140 PWM ARGB fans. The design is minimalist, with a tempered glass side panel that allows internal component visibility. Both cases measure 486×228×472 mm (H×W×L) and support ATX, microATX, and ITX motherboards, with a graphics card clearance of 410 mm, CPU cooler clearance of 179 mm, and power supply clearance of 340 mm. They have 7 expansion slots and internal bays that include 1× 2.5"/3.5" and 6× 2.5". The cases can accommodate up to 8 fans and come with built-in dust filters. The front I/O includes 1× USB-C, 2× USB-A, 1× headphones (minijack 3.5 mm), 1× microphone (minijack 3.5 mm), and power and reset buttons. The Arx 700 Air and Arx 700 ARGB are priced at 109 and 119 EUR, respectively.

The Endorfy Arx 500 Air and Arx 500 ARGB are also shown; however, we don't have exact specifications yet, and we expect them to follow soon. Visually, we see that the 500 series is shorter than the 700 series. The cases are priced at 99 and 109 EUR, respectively.https://tpucdn.com/img/OdyQSKRWrsnkGsPI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OdyQSKRWrsnkGsPI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WfdUVaJRDBkAt8al_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WfdUVaJRDBkAt8al.jpg)
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Seasonic Shows ATX 3.0 and PCIe Gen5 PSUs, MagFlow Fans, and Goes Industrial at Computex 2023
Seasonic had a lot to show at Computex 2023, including its full range of power supply units from the PRIME, VERTEX, and FOCUS series, that are now fully compliant with ATX 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5 specifications. In addition, Seasonic also had its new MagFlow ARGB fans on display, and a wide range of high efficiency industrial PSUs.

Seasonic's PRIME, VERTEX, and FOCUS series were front and center at the Computex showcase, and those high power PSUs with Gold, Platinum, and Titanium efficiency ratings will be equipped with 12VHPWR connectors, meet the latest graphics card requirements, and feature both modular and recognizable stamped cable design. The star of the show were obviously the PRIME PX-1600, PRIME Fanless TX-700, and the FOCUS SPX-750, which is a compact SFX PSU with modular design.https://tpucdn.com/img/ls0788nIMxZ1XMLx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ls0788nIMxZ1XMLx.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CFZGdOvlXju0MmQ2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CFZGdOvlXju0MmQ2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/G3MP8gCe8PiN5FUE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/G3MP8gCe8PiN5FUE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OjpfXOooKNRgiGVC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OjpfXOooKNRgiGVC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/yLvrLuU5op7iNn14_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yLvrLuU5op7iNn14.jpg)
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Neo Forza Demonstrates DDR5 Memory Running at 8000 MHz and PCIe Gen 5 SSD at Computex 2023
Neo Forza, a Taiwanese brand entity under Goldkey Technology Corporation, had a booth at Computex 2023, where the company showed its next-generation memory and storage products. Starting off, the company presented its DDR5 memory kits running at 8000 MHz speeds, indicating the maturity of DDR5 and that we are way past the initial 4800 MHz speeds at launch. The demonstrated kit was a part of the company's TRINITY lineup, which was displayed in white. For demo purposes, the kit was configured as two 16 GB DIMMs.

Next up, Neo Forza has showcased its next-generation PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD. Running at x4 lanes of the new PCIe 5.0 protocol, the 2 TB SSD was spotted running at 10 GB/s speeds in both read and write tasks set by CrystalDiskMark benchmark. Interestingly, the SSD also boasted a massive heatsink, as shown below.https://tpucdn.com/img/Xm9zKHepDnDCiEIN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Xm9zKHepDnDCiEIN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FUgWjk208NumOiVu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FUgWjk208NumOiVu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/H5hIcxkHQKtjgDS0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/H5hIcxkHQKtjgDS0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rs4EbShuyrPjSLnP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rs4EbShuyrPjSLnP.jpg)

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Transcend Storage, Memory, and Surveillance Products at Computex 2023
Transcend brought its latest flash storage and PC memory products to Computex 2023. The company, much like Kingston and Micron, appears to be focusing on the high-volume mid-range of the market that it can sell both in the retail channel and to OEMs, without too much invested on niche high-end ones. To begin with, the company showed us its DDR5 UDIMMs and RDIMMs. Nothing flashy—these stick with JEDEC-standard speeds, such as DDR5-5600 (13th Gen native speed), and DDR5-4800.

The company doesn't have PCIe Gen 5 SSDs yet, but we were shown a handful Gen 4 ones meant for the DIY retail channel, including the PCIe SSD 250H (MTE250H), with its sporty heatsink, and extensive testing for PlayStation 5 compatibility; and its alter-ego without the heatsink, the PCIe SSD 250S (MTE250S). These drives come in capacities ranging between 1 TB to 4 TB, with sequential transfer speeds of up to 7.5 GB/s reads, and up to 6.7 GB/s writes. Also shown were a set of smaller NVMe Gen 3 SSDs in the M.2-2230 and M.2-2260 form-factors, the MTE300S and MTE400S, respectively. With capacities of just 256 GB and 512 GB for the MTE300S, and 256 GB thru 1 TB for the MTE400S, these drives are probably meant for hand-held game consoles, or low-cost desktop PCs, where OEMs or SIs buy them in large quantities.https://tpucdn.com/img/4Q7Ujyi26u7kHA92_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4Q7Ujyi26u7kHA92.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rgYWHfDSWascO4jN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rgYWHfDSWascO4jN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CgFyH1XWBLoEqdwE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CgFyH1XWBLoEqdwE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Mfp4VRKMt2hcnbVq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Mfp4VRKMt2hcnbVq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/buHAyLpCqPNPljcB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/buHAyLpCqPNPljcB.jpg)
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Leadtek revealed its GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Hurricane (https://www.techpowerup.com/309188/leadtek-intros-geforce-rtx-4060-ti-hurricane-graphics-card) custom graphics card at the tail end of last month. The latest refresh of the company's Hurricane cooling solution looked very space age with its curved central X-formation design. Leadtek has chosen to expand upon this aesthetic with bigger brother NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series cards shown off at Computex this week. The company's WinFast GPU lineup has grown with the additions of RTX 4090 Hurricane 24G, RTX 4080 Hurricane 16G, RTX 4070 Ti Hurricane 12G and RTX 4070 Hurricane 12G models.

All of these units sport metal backplates, but there are some differences in the makeup of attached cooling solutions. The RTX 4090 and 4080 models are cooled by a triple (100 m) fan array and eight heat pipes. The RTX 4070 Ti sports three "large" fans (size not specified) and six heat pipes. The RTX 4070 (non-Ti) makes do with only a pair of "large" fans, but has the same number of heat pipes (six) as its immediate sibling, albeit packed into a much shorter surround.https://tpucdn.com/img/szf7sJGZ7NGGa1b7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/szf7sJGZ7NGGa1b7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3549wUYy82sOnyhA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3549wUYy82sOnyhA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/TNNCHH8HAMeY271D_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TNNCHH8HAMeY271D.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PvGSJpye8d85HL3N_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PvGSJpye8d85HL3N.jpg)

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AZZA Shows Interesting Case Designs at Computex 2023
AZZA, a company known for creating cases of interesting design, had a new lineup to show at Computex 2023. The star of the show may very well be AZZA's new Sanctum 810, a giant cube case with a cut corner that carries support for up to seven 120 mm fans, creating adequate airflow once configured. There is even room to mount a 360 mm radiator for a custom water cooling build, as shown in the pictures below.

Next, we have AZZA's oddly-shaped Mesa 811 -- a twisted cube case that supports E-ATX motherboards, has glass side panels, and even has perforated aluminium panels. It also fits three 120 mm fans in the front and only has one 120 mm in the back, but there is space to do a custom cooling loop.https://tpucdn.com/img/V9mSut46Xmxz65be_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/V9mSut46Xmxz65be.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/P44MYjsnTbBYPIHa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/P44MYjsnTbBYPIHa.jpg)
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Gamiac Debuts Hot Swappable Keyboards and Mouse at Computex 2023
Gamiac is a brand new gaming peripherals outfit - recently created by Pro Gamersware (https://www.gamersware.com/) GmbH. The plucky crew debuted their product range at this year's Computex with the aim of demonstrating gaming devices that offer excellent quality, flexibility and great value for money. The headliners appear to be two mechanical keyboard models - TKL-87G (87 keys) and TKL-68G (68 keys) - both sport 19 RGB modes, Kailh hot-swappable switches and durable PBT keycaps. A variety of casing and keycap color schemes will be available at launch - Gamiac estimates that the TKL-87G and TKL-68G keyboards will be out before the end of 2023.

The young brand also presented their PX-71 super light gaming mouse at Computex - this fancy pointing device features a modular design, so users can configure between solid and honey-comb shells. An interchangeable switch system is installed on the mouse's PCB - providing the option to hot-swap out the primary (M1 + M2) buttons. The PX-71 is a wired gaming mouse with a maximum 16,000 DPI - this likely points to it packing a Pixart PAW 3335 or PMW 3360 optical sensor. Gamiac will provide full specifications, pricing and launch information at a later date.https://tpucdn.com/img/bg3M67VHSauAvibW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bg3M67VHSauAvibW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BXVG7bCtbaPwj5Oo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BXVG7bCtbaPwj5Oo.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fgH9dWDWyFJ7P41Z_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fgH9dWDWyFJ7P41Z.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dXb5jPBa97mykCdO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dXb5jPBa97mykCdO.jpg)
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AeroCool Showcases APNX Product Range at Computex 2023
AeroCool is presenting their newly introduced Performance Nexus (APNX) products at this year's Computex - including a case, power supply, CPU air cooler and case fans. They have decided to offer this hardware lineup in a wide variety of colors - let us start with the APNX-C1 ATX tower case which can be customized further with all sorts of alternative tone top plates. There are standard black and white options for traditionalists, as well as more adventurous variants in the form of green, pink and red color schemes. The internal layout can accommodate a maximum of 10 case fans - three APNX 120 mm units are pre-installed at the front. AeroCool indicates that the APNX-C1 case will be coming out later this year with an MSRP of $149/€139.

The APNX F1 are F2 are PWM case fans with ARGB lighting systems, offered up in two sizes: 120 mm and 140 mm. AeroCool has increased fan thickness to 30 mm on these Performance Nexus units, which they reckon contributes to greater cooling efficiency (by 50%) over standard 25 mm examples. The chunky casing features sizable anti-vibration rubber pads that ensure that the APNX F1 and F2 operate at super quiet levels. There were many color options on display at the company's booth - so system builders will be have plenty of tonal customizations to experiment with. The F1 has a bi-chromatic plastic design, while the F2 has a textured metal frame - the latter will be supplied with a swappable reverse air flow fan blade. AeroCool is still in the process of finalizing these F-models, so availability and pricing will be announced at a later time.https://tpucdn.com/img/qH1h8NwIadAYncXW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qH1h8NwIadAYncXW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7JPhDXEyOVeWuybY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7JPhDXEyOVeWuybY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SijQeqx1jxvKZHqT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SijQeqx1jxvKZHqT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/mb0vUdQlsEYxDZ7H_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mb0vUdQlsEYxDZ7H.jpg)
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Greenliant will highlight its portfolio of solid state storage products for automotive and transportation applications at the ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo in Stuttgart, Germany, June 13-15, at booth 6024. Greenliant's portfolio of high reliability data storage products includes high capacity industrial SSDs (SATA 2.5", NVMe U.2), NANDrive ball grid array SSDs (eMMC, PATA, SATA), and ArmourDrive SSDs (SATA M.2, mSATA, SATA 2.5", NVMe M.2) and memory cards (SD / microSD). Meet with technical experts at booth 6024 to learn how Greenliant SSDs and memory cards can address the requirements of best-in-class ADAS and autonomous driving applications.https://tpucdn.com/img/DHmfX67IrI1JT9RN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DHmfX67IrI1JT9RN.jpg)
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(PR) More Games Get NVIDIA DLSS Support
Each week, we're bringing you news of the latest DLSS and ray tracing integrations in games and apps. Last week at COMPUTEX 2023, we announced that Ash Echoes, Honor of Kings: World, and Legend of Ymir will all launch with DLSS 3, and Party Animals with DLSS 2. And we celebrated the Early Access DLSS 3-enhanced release of Diablo IV, and the launch of System Shock with DLSS 2.

This week, Diablo IV launches for everyone worldwide, Tower of Fantasy has updated to DLSS 3, and Sony announced the July 26th release of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, which will include DLSS 3, ray tracing, Reflex, and DLAA. Additionally, DLSS 2 is now available in Alone In The Dark Prologue, WILD HEARTS, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, enabling GeForce RTX gamers to get the best possible performance and image quality in even more games.https://tpucdn.com/img/V5X7dJFhceSCXHtT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/V5X7dJFhceSCXHtT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/e3oyE5lO2VTYQUjh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/e3oyE5lO2VTYQUjh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/IS7rmYZ3pVTB4svJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IS7rmYZ3pVTB4svJ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WZFsoupTLofnfsj5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WZFsoupTLofnfsj5.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/VBXBe16pbuRf7Hwv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VBXBe16pbuRf7Hwv.jpg)
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(PR) Kingston Technology Releases Server Premier 5600MT/s and 5200MT/s DDR5 ECC UDIMMs and ECC SODIMMs
Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced the release of its 32 GB and 16 GB Server Premier DDR5 5600MT/s and 5200MT/s ECC Unbuffered DIMMs and ECC SODIMMs.

Server Premier UDIMM and ECC SODIMMs
For over 35 years Kingston has been the memory brand trusted by leading server manufacturers and the world's largest data centers. Server Premier is Kingston's industry standard server class memory solution sold by specification for use in white-box systems, and is Intel platform validated and qualified by leading motherboard/system manufacturers. Featuring a locked BOM (Bill of Materials) to provide a consistent brand and revision of primary components (including DRAM, PMIC, SPD hub, thermal sensors, and PCB), all Kingston server memory solutions are 100% tested and undergo a rigorous dynamic burn-in process designed to catch early-life failures at the factory.https://tpucdn.com/img/TAfIsrSkh5jP1ONE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TAfIsrSkh5jP1ONE.jpg)
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(PR) Microsoft Outlines New Xbox Safety Measures for Children
At Xbox, we have the fundamental commitment to provide all players with a safe and secure experience on our platform - and this is especially true for our youngest players. We frequently iterate on our safety measures, in collaboration and with feedback from the community, regulators and partners. We recently entered into a settlement (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/06/ftc-will-require-microsoft-pay-20-million-over-charges-it-illegally-collected-personal-information) with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to update our account creation process and resolve a data retention glitch found in our system. Regrettably, we did not meet customer expectations and are committed to complying with the order to continue improving upon our safety measures. We believe that we can and should do more, and we'll remain steadfast in our commitment to safety, privacy, and security for our community.

Our two decades of safety experience has taught us that all players want, and need, safety and privacy protections. Since 2005, when we launched the first console that could connect players online, we've continued to invest in tools and technologies to protect our community. That work evolved into a multifaceted safety strategy. Our suite of safety, privacy and security measures are designed to respect player privacy and safety, and empower players, as well as parents and caregivers, to have control over their gaming experiences.https://tpucdn.com/img/bDrdAvF7jtHiXXr3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bDrdAvF7jtHiXXr3.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Y5C9iURKEthtYkrL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Y5C9iURKEthtYkrL.jpg)
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(PR) NVIDIA Triton Inference Server Running A100 Tensor Core GPUs Boosts Bing Advert Delivery
Inference software enables shift to NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPUs, delivering 7x throughput for the search giant. Jiusheng Chen's team just got accelerated. They're delivering personalized ads to users of Microsoft Bing with 7x throughput at reduced cost, thanks to NVIDIA Triton Inference Server (https://developer.nvidia.com/nvidia-triton-inference-server) running on NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPUs (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/a100/). It's an amazing achievement for the principal software engineering manager and his crew.

Tuning a Complex System
Bing's ad service uses hundreds of models that are constantly evolving. Each must respond to a request within as little as 10 milliseconds, about 10x faster than the blink of an eye. The latest speedup got its start with two innovations the team delivered to make AI models run faster: Bang (http://proceedings.mlr.press/v139/qi21a/qi21a.pdf) and EL-Attention (http://proceedings.mlr.press/v139/yan21a.html). Together, they apply sophisticated techniques to do more work in less time with less computer memory. Model training was based on Azure Machine Learning for efficiency.https://tpucdn.com/img/yBuiVNzPi2xI4jhE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yBuiVNzPi2xI4jhE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SdrffuUYHDmCiG0h_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SdrffuUYHDmCiG0h.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/oHjGqfaRx9Ivk8fb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oHjGqfaRx9Ivk8fb.jpg)
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TSMC Employees Experiencing Problems in Arizona
TSMC is having a tough time establishing itself in the United States with new manufacturing facilities - the Taiwanese multinational semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company is putting a great deal of effort into finishing its new Arizona foundry, located in the greater Phoenix area. A minor fire incident (https://www.techpowerup.com/308023/fire-at-tsmc-arizona-plant-a-minor-episode-north-taiwan-facility-damaged-in-separate-incident) occurred at one of their construction sites in late April, and North American news outlets last week reported on the company's struggle to recruit enough staff - approximately 4500 positions (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chip-maker-tsmc-needs-hire-100000012.html?) - for its upcoming Arizona plants. Current and former employees of TSMC in the U.S. have taken to the Glassdoor review website - user feedback has so far awarded the company a 27% approval rating via 91 submissions, thus warning potential candidates to stay away. Apparently American staffers have found it difficult to adjust to TSMC's corporate culture, and the company could face further challenges when transferring staff from Taiwan.

The latest news from Arizona points to problems encountered at the so-called "TSMC Village" - actually two residential locations divided into "A" and "B" categories. Taiwan's Economic Daily released a video report (https://video.udn.com/news/1266333) late last month covering crime-related incidents - this information has since been picked up by Western news outlets. Perpetrators have targeted houses and cars within these new build communities - UDN's footage indicates that seven vehicles located in Village A were damaged with a portion of them broken into. A single Village B property was accessed by possible squatters, and an unspecified number of TSMC engineers have been "robbed" throughout May. Several residents were contacted by UDN - interviewees expressed frustrations with the lack of security in the area, and blamed a local management company for not bolstering prevention measures.https://tpucdn.com/img/qcFmyxmCPFyIzcCH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qcFmyxmCPFyIzcCH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2GF6RebHcNrqbrYl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2GF6RebHcNrqbrYl.jpg)

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Two Diablo IV Expansions in Development at Blizzard
The Diablo franchise's general manager Rod Fergusson appeared on the Kinda Funny (https://www.youtube.com/@KindaFunnyGames) Xcast last week, only a few days before the fourth game's full launch - episode 140's interview segment focused on Blizzard's final preparations and post-game content (seasonal and possible DLC) calendar. Fergusson indicated that his team was very busy and will have more work to do: "As I sit here we're about to launch the main game, we're finishing up season one, we're working on season two, we're working on expansion one, we're kicking off expansion two…we're working on that now and we haven't even launched the game."

Blizzard Entertainment received much criticism for its slow and sparse trickle out of seasonal material for Diablo III, and Fergusson is keen to not repeat similar post-launch patterns with the latest entry in a very long running series (the first game debuted back in January 1997!). Diablo IV has been built with a live-service format in mind - thus allowing for greater and more substantial content to be delivered over seasonal time periods. Blizzard is likely aiming to compete with the likes of Bungie (Destiny 2) in terms of keeping an online game alive for a while - Fergusson outlines a key goal for his team: "We're going to be supporting Diablo 4 for years to come - (with) very rich seasons, much richer than we had in Diablo 3."https://tpucdn.com/img/78PosrIhIAXKwHQV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/78PosrIhIAXKwHQV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KELRHIdOIUkFWbFo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KELRHIdOIUkFWbFo.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hxHgfLcHQeE0w7v3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hxHgfLcHQeE0w7v3.jpg)

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Sony Boss Thinks PlayStation Division is Capable of Taking on Cloud Gaming Challenges
Kenichiro Yoshida, the chief executive at Sony Corporation has recently sat down with the Financial Times (https://www.ft.com/content/4b410761-78d8-4bec-a48b-79f1373d42e1) for an interview discussing his company's plans for the future. He touched upon his PlayStation division's early experiments in the cloud gaming sector - arch rival Microsoft has already carved out a strong position here with its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Yoshida-san discussed numerous issues (latency is major point of contention) that the Sony gaming arm continues to battle with, but the team will persevere: "I think cloud itself is an amazing business model, but when it comes to games, the technical difficulties are high...so there will be challenges to cloud gaming, but we want to take on those challenges."

Sony has looked at competitors in order to learn lessons in advance - most notably in the area of high and low traffic periods: "The dark time for cloud gaming had been an issue for Microsoft as well as Google (with their now defunct Stadia platform), but it was meaningful that we were able to use those (quieter) hours for AI learning." stated Yoshida. The company has been figuring out ways to get the most out of idle/low activity cloud gaming periods - an AI agent called GT Sophy has been tasked with figuring out ways to beat human opponents during periods of low activity.https://tpucdn.com/img/MJN9TNHQaSHibpXe_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MJN9TNHQaSHibpXe.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FtkpTQNdMLIBuMyZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FtkpTQNdMLIBuMyZ.jpg)

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Today, Intel introduced the Intel Arc Pro A60 (https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/discrete-gpus/arc/workstations/a-series/a60.html) and Pro A60M as new members of the Intel Arc Pro A-series (https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/discrete-gpus/arc/workstations/a-series/overview.html) professional range of graphics processing units (GPUs). The new products are a significant step up in performance in the Intel Arc Pro family and are carefully designed for professional workstations users with up to 12 GB of video memory (VRAM) and support for four displays with high dynamic range (HDR) and Dolby Vision support.

With built-in ray tracing hardware, graphics acceleration and machine learning capabilities, the Intel Arc Pro A60 GPU unites fluid viewports, the latest in visual technologies and rich content creation in a traditional single slot factor.https://tpucdn.com/img/nfLuCUicPfjah7gt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nfLuCUicPfjah7gt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CfnLSRvGaUdRhrF3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CfnLSRvGaUdRhrF3.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LlfmXFdMveU3SbUH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LlfmXFdMveU3SbUH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/blEy0vLH2fBn9zks_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/blEy0vLH2fBn9zks.jpg)
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(PR) Apple Details Improvements Offered in Upcoming macOS Sonoma
macOS Sonoma (https://www.apple.com/macos/sonoma-preview/) brings all‑new capabilities for elevating productivity and creativity with more ways to personalize via widgets and stunning new screen savers, significant updates to Safari and video conferencing, along with an optimized gaming experience - the Mac experience is better than ever. Apple yesterday previewed macOS Sonoma, the latest version of the world's most advanced desktop operating system, bringing a rich set of features that elevate the Mac experience. Stunning screen savers and powerful widgets unlock an entirely new way to personalize. Users can now place widgets right on the desktop, interact with them with just a click, and through the magic of Continuity, access the extensive ecosystem of iPhone widgets on their Mac.

In macOS Sonoma, video conferencing also gets more engaging with great new features to help users present remotely, like Presenter Overlay, which places a presenter on top of the content being shared, and Reactions, which enables fun gesture-triggered video effects in cinematic quality. Significant updates come to Safari, taking the web experience to the next level. Profiles keeps browsing separate between multiple topics or projects, and web apps provide faster access to favorite sites. And gaming gets even better, with the introduction of Game Mode, exciting new titles, and a new game porting toolkit that makes it even easier for developers to bring more games to Mac.https://tpucdn.com/img/r9Z0i9nw5sH9N7Ej_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/r9Z0i9nw5sH9N7Ej.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MHY0ObrJPVMiBI6A_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MHY0ObrJPVMiBI6A.jpg)
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AMD Radeon RX 7600 GPU Has Better Cache & VRAM Latency Than RX 7900 XTX
Chips and Cheese published their very in-depth review (https://chipsandcheese.com/2023/06/04/amds-rx-7600-small-rdna-3-appears/) of AMD's Radeon RX 7600 GPU last weekend - a team member (Jiray) took it upon themselves to actually buy the card, since a sample unit was not supplied for evaluation. The site's exploration of this graphics processing unit on an architectural level revealed a couple of positive aspects - which comes as a minor surprise since the Radeon RX 7600 received a generally lukewarm reception upon launch at the end of last month. Thanks to the Radeon RX 7600's Navi 33 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/amd-navi-33.g1001) XL GPU being a monolithic chip it seems to outpace—in terms of cache and memory latency performance—chiplet-based designs as featured in the vastly more powerful (and expensive) Radeon RX 7900-series cards.

Factoring in the smaller space that the RDNA 3 Navi 33 die occupies - it seems that it gains an advantage over the flagship card. Chips and Cheese reports that AMD's RX 7900 XTX takes up to 58% longer to access and pull data from its pool of Infinity Cache, when contrasted with the recently released sibling. The RX 7600 GPU exhibits 15% lower VRAM latencies compared to the RX 7900 XTX (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-7900-xtx.c3941) when retrieving data from the onboard GDDR6 VRAM chiplets. The review points to a greater disparity between current high-end and mid-range cards when looking back at equivalent models from the preceding generation: "The difference is especially large with RDNA 3. With RDNA 2, the RX 6900 XT had 151.57 ns of Infinity Cache latency compared to 130 ns on the RX 6600 XT, or a 16.5% latency penalty for the larger GPU." Chips and Cheese reckons that AMD's Navi 31 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/amd-navi-31.g998)'s "chiplet configuration may be causing higher latency."https://tpucdn.com/img/69gnaQOQblFJ8vgm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/69gnaQOQblFJ8vgm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GNqv9XnNBeG4N1Gs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GNqv9XnNBeG4N1Gs.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/gpkGuxYOxfuNKouA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gpkGuxYOxfuNKouA.jpg)

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(PR) AAEON's UP Squared i12 is the World's Smallest 12th Gen Intel Core-Powered Developer Board
AAEON's UP brand, known for its sophisticated developer board range, have announced the release of the UP Squared i12, the smallest developer board with 12th Generation Intel Core /Celeron Processor 7000 Series Processors. The 85.6 mm x 90 mm form factor is the latest to move into its third generation, and much like recent releases from the brand's UP Xtreme and UP Squared Pro collections, the UP Squared i12 displays a number of distinct upgrades on its predecessor.

With 12th Generation Intel Core processors and onboard LPDDR5 on such a tiny board, the UP Squared i12 targets a number of key markets with its potential to be deployed as a low-cost, space-efficient, and high-performance foundation for developers to work with. AAEON believe the greater bandwidth speed offered by the board's LPDDR5 will be beneficial to projects in the smart retail space, being particularly suited to applications such as frictionless shopping and intelligent vending machines.https://tpucdn.com/img/W4JnzZdB6EozRoJd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/W4JnzZdB6EozRoJd.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/k2IGrYpQPuSwt9SE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/k2IGrYpQPuSwt9SE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rgnAiF1UUeap0vlM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rgnAiF1UUeap0vlM.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/kReuF1SygBuUHcK8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kReuF1SygBuUHcK8.jpg)
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Western Digital Announces WD_Black C50 Expansion Cards for Xbox Series X|S
Western Digital has officially unveiled its WD_BLACK C50 expansion card lineup for Microsoft's current generation Xbox Series X and S consoles, to not much surprise given that one of these products was leaked back in Spring of this year. Best Buy preempted Western Digital's announcement just over two months ago when a listing for the WD_BLACK C50 1 TB model (https://www.techpowerup.com/306770/wd-plans-to-muscle-in-on-xbox-series-x-s-storage-expansion-card-scene) appeared on their store site. Seagate has been the official partner (with Microsoft) for the manufacture and distribution of Xbox Series console storage expansion cards since launch time (November 2020), and has recently adjusted their pricing (https://www.techpowerup.com/308240/xbox-announces-lower-pricing-for-series-x-s-storage-expansion-cards) - possibly in anticipation of Western Digital's cheaper third party alternatives.

Xbox Series console owners have often complained about the system's expensive proprietary storage expansion ecosystem (relative to Sony's PlayStation 5 utilizing industry standard M.2 SSDs), so new competition in this highly controlled market segment is welcome. Two WD_BLACK C50 expansion cards are now available from today (https://www.westerndigital.com/products/external-drives/wd-black-c50-expansion-card-for-xbox-ssd) - in the shape of 1T B ($149.99) and 500 GB ($79.99) models. Susan Park, vice president, global strategic partnerships at Western Digital has introduced these new offerings: "Xbox consoles have been a much beloved gaming staple in households around the globe for decades. With the introduction of the WD_BLACK C50 Expansion Card for Xbox, gamers can continue to enjoy their favorite games with more flexibility so they can focus on accomplishing their next mission or defeating their final boss." Western Digital specifies that these units come with a five-year long warranty, and a further incentive for purchase is an included one-month trial of Game Pass Ultimate.https://tpucdn.com/img/cE1fx8NWHRnzczcD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cE1fx8NWHRnzczcD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/oCdc2GK3PTqozix2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oCdc2GK3PTqozix2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/cHWXlF9gZjor2ZtS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cHWXlF9gZjor2ZtS.jpg)
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(PR) EK-Quantum Velocity² CPU Water Block is a Repeat Award Winner
EK, the renowned manufacturer of premium water-cooling equipment, is delighted to announce that their EK-Quantum Velocity² CPU Water Block has once again been honored with the European Hardware Award for Best Custom Cooling solution. This prestigious accolade was presented during the 2023 European Hardware Awards, where a panel of over 100 esteemed tech journalists assessed the top hardware offerings in the European market. For further details on the nomination process, selection criteria, and other award recipients, please visit the official European Hardware Awards website (https://www.eha.digital/2023/05/03/european-hardware-awards-2023-finalists-announced/).

EK's impressive three-year streak of consecutive achievements at the European Hardware Awards is crowned by the EK-Velocity² CPU water block's successive victories, securing the win for the second time. This follows a similar pattern from previous years, where the EK-AIO 360 D-RGB (https://www.ekwb.com/news/ek-aio-360-d-rgb-given-european-hardware-award-as-best-cpu-cooler/) claimed the title of the best CPU Cooler in 2021, with the EK-Velocity² CPU water block (https://www.ekwb.com/news/ek-quantum-velocity%C2%B2-gets-a-european-hardware-award-for-best-custom-cooling/) winning the Best Custom Cooling solution award in 2022.https://tpucdn.com/img/5DNBTwE9JozT6EUE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5DNBTwE9JozT6EUE.jpg)
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Marsrhino demonstrated its high-end gaming chair product range at this year's Computex - including Infinite GT, Infinite GT Black, Infinite Air and Infinite S models. These are all constructed at the company's Taiwan factory facility and are offered with five year warranties. Marsrhino has clearly taken influence from premium ergonomic office chair designs - the Infinite lineup shares many industry standard features while maintaining a classy gaming aesthetic - such as fully adjustable lumbar supports via their unique 3D somatosensory system, tilt plus lock functionality, breathable elasticated mesh and foam backings, 4D positional armrests, 2D adjustable headrests, aluminium alloy bases (enamel finish) with a Class-4 gas lift cylinder and large PU super quiet (muted) casters.https://tpucdn.com/img/XKiSyva3AAuzkct7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XKiSyva3AAuzkct7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/p7MZPSdc4etp3jmi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/p7MZPSdc4etp3jmi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fOCUtx2apRymJFs4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fOCUtx2apRymJFs4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/nD0THD7gCAmjM4Z5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nD0THD7gCAmjM4Z5.jpg)

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China-only ASUS RTX 4070 Atlas Shark is the RTX 4070 Megalodon with Regular Power Connector
ASUS unveiled the China-exclusive GeForce RTX 4070 Atlas Shark graphics card. If this card looks familiar, it's because the card is practically identical to the RTX 4070 Megalodon concept (https://www.techpowerup.com/309371/asus-demoes-geforce-rtx-4070-with-no-external-power-connector) ASUS showed off at the 2023 Computex. The only difference between the two is that while the Megalodon features the proprietary power slot the company is introducing with its BTF-series motherboards (with their connectors and ports on the reverse side of the PCB); the new RTX 4070 Atlas Shark is a regular graphics card. It has no fancy power slot interfaces, and uses a regular 8-pin PCIe power input where you'd expect one to be. The card comes with a factory overclock of 2520 MHz, compared to 2475 MHz reference. You also get dual-BIOS, with the second BIOS engaging reference speeds and aggressive fan-speed management. ASUS is pricing the RTX 4070 Atlas Shark at RMB ¥3,299 (USD $464).https://tpucdn.com/img/X7JhsbE3X3LJiTbR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/X7JhsbE3X3LJiTbR.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1WY42pOlrLBJgj9p_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1WY42pOlrLBJgj9p.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/nJAiB7FVV9rOCpPY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nJAiB7FVV9rOCpPY.jpg)

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(PR) TEAM GROUP Launches New Eco-friendly Net-zero Flash Drive: C175 ECO
June 5th is recognized globally as World Environment Day. To support this year's World Environment Day campaign - Beat Plastic Pollution - and call on the public to take action against plastic pollution, Team Group is proud to announce our latest eco-friendly product - the C175 ECO Net-zero Flash Drive. Team Group has always been committed to researching, developing, and designing sustainable solutions. The C175 ECO Net-zero Flash Drive, therefore, revolves around the circular economy as its core principle and aims to reduce the use of new plastics, giving second life to waste plastics through recycling and reuse as we remain steadfast in our commitment to creating a sustainable future for planet Earth.

The C175 ECO Net-zero Flash Drive is made from 75% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics and is able to effectively reduce 69% of carbon emissions without compromising the durability of plastic materials, making it an effective storage solution with a smaller carbon footprint. Just 100,000 Net-zero Flash Drives is equivalent to saving nearly 203,000 sheets of A4 paper or eliminating the use of 9,200 PET water bottles (600ml), which means buying a C175 ECO Net-zero Flash Drive is the equivalent of saving 2 sheets of A4 paper or 0.1 PET bottles. Owning a C175 ECO Net-zero Flash Drive is a lifestyle choice, a commitment to energy conservation and carbon reduction, and a real step towards protecting our planet Earth. Let's beat plastic pollution together. The C175 ECO Net-zero Flash Drive features an ingenious concealed storage clip that enables users to plug the cap onto the back and prevent cap loss, which can also reduce pollution and safeguard our planet.https://tpucdn.com/img/6yfJUvoPlDhwPOiW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6yfJUvoPlDhwPOiW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9Onh7yN1wq8ahiBy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9Onh7yN1wq8ahiBy.jpg)
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(PR) ASUS Announces ExpertBook B9 OLED
ASUS today announced ExpertBook B9 OLED, an all-new business laptop meticulously crafted from premium magnesium-lithium alloy to push the limits of lightness for ultimate portability and durability—elevating it to the status of world's lightest 14-inch OLED business laptop, weighing a mere 990 g.

With an environmentally-friendly design, brilliant 16:10 OLED display, AI-powered camera and noise cancelation for modern work experiences, the latest Intel Core vPro processor and a multitude of enterprise-grade security features, ExpertBook B9 OLED is the perfect partner for executives and business travelers. It ups both green credentials and professionalism, and sets a new benchmark for elite business laptops. ExpertBook B9 OLED is also backed by the imminent support of ASUS Carbon Partner Services.[ii] This service provides end-to-end delivery, assured quality, flexible and precise-carbon offset options that drive real, positive impact.https://tpucdn.com/img/GvdTKmbntpE8pVq7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GvdTKmbntpE8pVq7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3N87HzrEJbCnqzFj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3N87HzrEJbCnqzFj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/knsz6ZggRhK5YCYL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/knsz6ZggRhK5YCYL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RmsNtYZnFAifzT2w_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RmsNtYZnFAifzT2w.jpg)
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(PR) ASUS Announces Vivobook 16 OLED With AMD Ryzen AI-Enabled H-Series Processors
ASUS today announced the refreshed Vivobook 16 OLED (M1605), a slim-and-light laptop featuring up to an AI-enabled AMD Ryzen 7000 H-Series processor, and expertly engineered for everyday entertainment and productivity. Perfect performance is delivered by up to an AMD Ryzen 7000 H-Series processor with 16 GB RAM and up to a 1 TB SSD. Quiet and efficient cooling is provided by the dual-vented cooling system with two heat pipes and an IceBlade fan. The long-lasting up to 70 Wh battery gives users more freedom, and there's up to WiFi 6E for ultrafast connectivity.

This latest model features a superb OLED NanoEdge Pantone Validated display with 3.2K resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 0.2 millisecond response time - plus an 16:10 aspect ratio display for an extended view. The NanoEdge OLED displays offer up to a 1.000,000:1 contrast ratio with a screen-to-body ratio of up to 86.5%. It also benefits from TÜV Rheinland low blue-light certification to ensure eye comfort during long viewing sessions. The eye-catching slim and lightweight design is finished in a selection of on-trend colors. The 180° lay-flat hinge allows easy collaboration and sharing, and the comprehensive I/O capabilities include up to a USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port with Power Delivery, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI output, and an audio combo jack.https://tpucdn.com/img/vSZIAcNWyJuE6fdW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vSZIAcNWyJuE6fdW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/d2c0H4klrnItMpIl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/d2c0H4klrnItMpIl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZcvnwEm6h5En5Sfg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZcvnwEm6h5En5Sfg.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/EFnwNsqJu2QihzSY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EFnwNsqJu2QihzSY.jpg)
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In addition to new ATX 3.0 and impressive SFX power supplies, as well as the new cases, fans, and TOUGHRAM memory lineup, Thermaltake also brought its new TH Series AIO coolers to the Computex 2023 show. The TH V2 ARGB Sync and the TH V2 Ultra ARGB Sync are the 2nd generation TH Series AIO liquid coolers that will be available in 120, 240, 280, 360, and 420 models and feature an 120, 240, 280, 360, and 420 models. Both will be paired up with the new CT120 / CT140 ARGB Sync fans spinning at 2000/1800 RPM, a newly designed low-profile radiator, and an extended 460 mm tube length.

As noted, both the TH V2 Series and the TH V2 Ultra Series come with a new 27 mm slim radiator with 20 mm thick copper chamber. The aforementioned CT120 / CT140 ARGB Sync fans promise balanced airflow and air pressure, as well as feature 9 addressable LEDs. They also have an integrated daisy-chain design, allowing up to 3 fans to use a single PWM and 5 V ARGB cable. The 2.1-inch LCD screen on the TH V2 Ultra ARGB Sync AIO Liquid Cooler can either showcase information about the system or show pictures and videos in 480x480 resolution. It can be customized via TT RGB Plus 2.0 software. Both upgraded AIO liquid coolers will be compatible with all recent Intel and AMD platforms. The TH V2 Ultra series AIO will come in 240, 280, 360, and 420 version. It is expected on retail/e-tail shelves in Q3 this year.https://tpucdn.com/img/lCa7TNUZLJYwlpzz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lCa7TNUZLJYwlpzz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/gPYkR3zf9CX8mXZR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gPYkR3zf9CX8mXZR.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FzUlPmjlrnX98Gjw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FzUlPmjlrnX98Gjw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1KKRCGQPoUzIVPPI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1KKRCGQPoUzIVPPI.jpg)

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If you were watching the Summer Game Fest today, you may have seen our short Ngamakanui teaser for Path of Exile 2! If you missed it, you can check it out below. At ExileCon (http://www.pathofexile.com/exilecon), we (Grinding Gears Games) will reveal everything there is to know about Path of Exile 2 - including its beta launch date! We'll also be showcasing Path of Exile: Mobile and the 3.22 expansion for Path of Exile 1 at this event.

ExileCon (http://www.pathofexile.com/exilecon) takes place on Jul 28, 2023, or the 28th and 29th of July PDT. You can watch online (http://www.twitch.tv/pathofexile) or attend in person (https://www.pathofexile.com/exilecon). In the meantime, find out more at pathofexile2.com (http://pathofexile2.com/), where you can also sign up for reminders to get all the latest updates.https://tpucdn.com/img/rvlpXNkxcLSyzDKt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rvlpXNkxcLSyzDKt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6BvsgeHHwOzA4EHr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6BvsgeHHwOzA4EHr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/btBryeHUAg8O1d1j_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/btBryeHUAg8O1d1j.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Vqj4KUldTuigr4Mq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Vqj4KUldTuigr4Mq.jpg)
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(PR) Square Enix Sets Early 2024 Launch for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
You've been wondering when you'll get your next look at FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH. That time is now! We've just released a new trailer for the game, and it offers a first glimpse at the gameplay and story of the highly anticipated new RPG. Not only that, we also revealed a fresh look at the upcoming mobile title FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS, including details of the upcoming closed beta test.

There's a lot to see in the new footage: A fully controllable Red XIII! Yuffie's part of the team! Massive-scale boss fights! Rideable chocobos! An expansive and beautiful world! You'll also get a glimpse at the gripping story, which sees Cloud Strife and his allies confronted by some shocking mysteries, along with some exciting ways for them to team up in combat. We think you'll agree it's a tantalizing taste of what you'll get to experience when the game releases. As for when that will be, we can tell you that FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH will launch in early 2024 digitally and physically for PS5.https://tpucdn.com/img/auZqMSdhwYl3Tv8u_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/auZqMSdhwYl3Tv8u.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fwmB9ShYY00WOYJ7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fwmB9ShYY00WOYJ7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KYH9PCB9eHrzkkFv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KYH9PCB9eHrzkkFv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/w7083DPMkm1oLJ9j_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/w7083DPMkm1oLJ9j.jpg)
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(PR) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's Three Player Co-Op Mode Revealed
Today, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive, in partnership with Games Workshop, are thrilled to showcase the co-op mode for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, the explosive third-person action game that brings another level of spectacle and bombast to Games Workshop's franchise. The teams debuted a new trailer showcasing spectacular action gameplay and breathtaking cinematic footage at this year's Summer Game Fest Live Showcase. Focus and Saber can also confirm highly-anticipated sequel will launch this winter on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Physical versions are open for pre-orders, alongside a prestigious Collector's Edition.

A bombastic action-packed campaign to experience solo or in co-op
As showcased in the Co-Op Campaign Reveal Trailer (below), Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 features a gripping narrative that follows fan-favorite Lieutenant Titus—powerfully portrayed by actor Clive Standen. Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of the Emperor's greatest warriors by unleashing deadly abilities and an arsenal of devastating weaponry, and obliterate the relentless Tyranid hordes, solo or cooperatively with friends or AI in the 3-player co-op mode.https://tpucdn.com/img/crG0fdv9TAB3bHMK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/crG0fdv9TAB3bHMK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1bKObFVwZS9Fk22l_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1bKObFVwZS9Fk22l.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ePaG6q6OwWZCCawG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ePaG6q6OwWZCCawG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WGxXfub0OMxgSqvf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WGxXfub0OMxgSqvf.jpg)
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TSMC Planning Advanced Packaging Capacity Expansion due to Increased Demand for NVIDIA AI Tech
TSMC is quickly reacting to a surge in demand for NVIDIA hardware following an AI industry boom - the Taiwanese semiconductor contract manufacturer is reportedly planning to further expand its advanced packaging capabilities, due to current production lines hitting maximum capacity. News outlets have also cited the growth of 5G technology and Internet of Things (IoT) device markets as contributing factors. DigiTimes (https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20230606PD205/advanced-packaging-tsmc.html) Asia reports that clients are snapping up chip-on-wafer-on-substrate (CoWoS) at an increased and unprecedented rate. TSMC has decided to provide NVIDIA - an extremely high profile customer - with an extra 10,000 CoWoS wafers. The article sourced information from a recent company shareholder meeting, where chairman Mark Liu discussed these expansions plans. He outlined improved factory facilities that will result in an additional output of 1,000 to 2,000 wafers per month. TSMC is set to upgrade equipment at its existing facilities in order to meet increasing demand.

Trendforce (https://insider.trendforce.com/2023/06/07/tsmc-lowers-full-year-semiconductor-growth-forecast-but-advanced-packaging-demand-outstrips-supply/) has also published its evaluation from the same TSMC shareholding meeting: "Due to the generative AI trend initiated by ChatGPT, the demand for advanced packaging orders for TSMC has increased, forcing an increase in advanced packaging capacity. TSMC also pointed out that the demand for TSMC's advanced packaging capacity far exceeds the existing capacity, and it is forced to increase production as quickly as possible. Chairman Mark Liu stated that the current investment in R&D focuses on two legs, namely 3D IC (chip stacking) and advanced packaging...At present, three-quarters of TSMC's R&D expenditure is used for advanced processes, and one quarter for mature and special processes, with advanced packaging falling under mature and special processes."https://tpucdn.com/img/x49fhJbQoBFoLrew_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/x49fhJbQoBFoLrew.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bOfH36N5FIIrhCBE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bOfH36N5FIIrhCBE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hmFx5rQrPlYvC7xc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hmFx5rQrPlYvC7xc.jpg)

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(PR) Steam, Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Account Linking Now Possible on GeForce NOW
Get into your favorite games faster by linking GeForce NOW to Steam, Epic Games Store and Ubisoft accounts. And get a peek at more games coming to GeForce NOW later this year by tuning in to Ubisoft Forward on Monday, June 12, when the game publisher will reveal its latest news and announcements. Plus, two new games are available to stream from the cloud this week, as well as the newest season for Tom Clancy's The Division 2 from Ubisoft. GeForce NOW makes gaming convenient and easy for members by enabling them to link their accounts from Steam, Epic and, most recently, Ubisoft, directly to the service. Instead of signing into their accounts for each play session, members can be automatically signed in across their devices after linking them up just once.

Starting today, launching Ubisoft Connect games requires members to link their Ubisoft accounts in the app. Once that's completed, members can effortlessly play hit Ubisoft games, including Rainbow Six Siege, Far Cry 6 and The Division 2. Members also have the benefit of library account syncing, which automatically syncs supported GeForce NOW games from Ubisoft Connect and Steam libraries - helping members find their Ubisoft games instantly. For an even more streamlined experience, upgrade to an Ultimate or Priority membership to skip the waiting lines over free members and get into gaming faster.https://tpucdn.com/img/fQzp2BlNGZCpPk5M_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fQzp2BlNGZCpPk5M.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/isG72iYaZVji9Pmr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/isG72iYaZVji9Pmr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/XiILGiFBIdgFD42k_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XiILGiFBIdgFD42k.jpg)
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Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for Case, Power, Cooling, Gaming peripherals, and enthusiast Memory solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of Ceres 300 TG ARGB and Ceres 300 TG ARGB Snow, the latest ATX case in the Ceres lineup. These cases feature the perforated panels of the Ceres range, with more than 55% of the Ceres 300's panels perforated to provide optimal cooling. In addition, the Ceres 300 can support up to a 360/280 mm AIO radiator at the front and a 280 mm AIO radiator at the top. On top of that, the cases feature three pre-installed CT140 PC Cooling fans at the front and rear also, to help support the Ceres 300's outstanding cooling potential.

To achieve optimal airflow for cooling the latest graphics cards and CPUs, the Ceres 300 features more than 55% perforated panels to provide a large amount of air intake and exhaust. The Ceres 300 offers a wide variety of cooling installation options. Besides being equipped with two pre-installed CT140 ARGB Sync PC Cooling Fans at the front and one pre-installed CT140 PC Cooling Fan pre-installed at the rear, the Ceres 300 can support up to seven 120 mm or five 140 mm fans in the chassis, up to one 360 mm AIO radiator at the front, and up to one 280 mm radiator at the top. What's more, the LEDs of the pre-installed CT140 ARGB Sync PC Cooling Fans can be controlled by motherboard software from ASUS, GIGABYTE, MSI, and ASRock, allowing for fully customizable RGB lighting while enjoying the superior cooling performance of the Ceres 300. Through the 4 mm tempered glass panel on the left side, users can fully show off all hardware in all their RGB glory.https://tpucdn.com/img/5iuxIolqEQLH9DkW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5iuxIolqEQLH9DkW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/wj6kcGTRDm2InIxO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wj6kcGTRDm2InIxO.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BGif5dMx8QTbaznb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BGif5dMx8QTbaznb.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/kEqemrVTpdSRRDvy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kEqemrVTpdSRRDvy.jpg)
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AYA NEO Previews NEXT II Handheld Gaming PC
Competition in the handheld gaming PC space is heating up yet again with AYA NEO releasing more teaser material for its upcoming NEXT II model - an estimated late 2023 launch is touted. This model was first revealed last year, with the company choosing to drip feed information since then. We know that it will sport an 8-inch IPS display and be powered by an AMD Ryzen 7000 series APU, plus an unspecified discrete GPU. The ASUS ROG Ally handheld is similarly equipped with AMD mobile chipsets (albeit in slightly "Z1" and "Z1 Extreme" customized forms), but an integrated GPU takes care of graphics processing. In contrast the AYA NEO NEXT II has been designed to temper an APU and dGPU combination that can pull up to 100 W of power, so this package will offer far less portability when compared to the competition.

AYA NEO appears to be branching out in the creation of larger handheld gaming computers - the NEXT II is the chunkiest example so far - with more sizable options marked for release in the future. Comparisons to Valve's Steam Deck have been made due to AYA NEO's debuting of touchpads for this model - yet this new contender is a different beast thanks to a more traditional control layout and the system's reliance on a power outlet being nearby to sustain lengthy gaming sessions. The "semi-portable" nature of the NEXT II (plus proposed successors) is a curious prospect - will its unparalleled performance potential be enough to attract buyers or will its appeal be limited by being anchored to indoor environments?https://tpucdn.com/img/VEDFFf4KskJPpZqI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VEDFFf4KskJPpZqI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1pv6nwCJqIMQ42wg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1pv6nwCJqIMQ42wg.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/IWPiqTQZBssGYP7e_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IWPiqTQZBssGYP7e.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6OtGPtJtHjPq5GXD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6OtGPtJtHjPq5GXD.jpg)

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Seagate HAMR 32 TB Capacity Drives Arriving Later This Year, 40+ TB in 2024
Seagate has recently published a preview of its next generation product hard drive lineup that utilize heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology. A company roadmap indicates that the first commercial release of 32 TB capacity HAMR Mach 2 drives is penciled in for a Q3 2023 window, with a short hop to increased storage (40 TB) models predicted for launch in 2024. Seagate is also expected to release 24 TB and 28 TB capacity HDDs - based on the older perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) technology - at some point in the near future. Technology news outlets anticipate that these two product ranges will co-exist for a while, until Seagate decides to favor its more advanced thermal magnetic storage solution. A lucky data center client has been getting hands-on time with evaluation HAMR hardware, as reported in late April (https://www.techpowerup.com/307637/seagate-starts-shipment-of-extra-high-capacity-hamr-hdds-to-data-center-client). Seagate has since supplied other enterprise customers with unspecified HAMR HDD models.

Executives at Seagate have been openly discussing their HAMR products - destined to sit in new Corvault server equipment. Gianluca Romano, the company's chief financial officer, mentioned several models during a presentation at the Bank of America 2023 Global Technology conference: "When you go to HAMR, our 32-terabyte (model) is based on 10 disks and 20 heads. So same number of disks and head of the current 20-terabyte PMR...So all the increase is coming through areal density. The following one, 40-terabyte, still (has) the same 10 disks and 20 heads. And also the 50 (TB model), we said at our earnings release, in our lab, we are already running individual disk at 5 terabytes."https://tpucdn.com/img/ZZDd0ZpKnVRFVrvH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZZDd0ZpKnVRFVrvH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bbJ6fTC24Z6kSLhf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bbJ6fTC24Z6kSLhf.jpg)
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(PR) Bandai Namco Opens "Park Beyond" Beta Playtest to PC Gamers on Steam
Take advantage of the Open Beta and secure the exclusive Golden Omnicar. Park Beyond is park management, where you can build and manage the parks of your dreams. Whether you love to manage your staff, build crazy roller coaster, or decorate your own theme worlds. Park Beyond has something in store for you. PC gamers can download and play the Open Beta on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368130/Park_Beyond/). This test period will be open until June 15 (3 PM). Be creative!

Park Beyond is a theme park simulation game that gives you the freedom to create and manage the Parks of your Dreams! Whether you love to manage finances and visitor experience or just create fun and cozy parks, the game has something in store just for you! In Park Beyond, you are the creative force behind a series of amusement parks, a Visioneer! You're a combination of a creator, a manager, and a designer, wrapped up in one powerful package. Every aspect of developing and maintaining successful theme parks will be under your control.https://tpucdn.com/img/L9ncqSRx3FnTM7Vj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/L9ncqSRx3FnTM7Vj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vwucN12suzHuLQ3x_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vwucN12suzHuLQ3x.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WNbFxOsjRnXa0TVi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WNbFxOsjRnXa0TVi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MW1hepW5BJubNIjj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MW1hepW5BJubNIjj.jpg)
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Possible AMD Ryzen Zen 5 Prototype CPU Emerges from Online Databases
AMD made its upcoming Ryzen 8000 CPU series official earlier this week (https://www.techpowerup.com/309632/amd-confirms-zen-5-will-get-ryzen-8000-series-branding-navi-3-5-graphics-in-2024) during a "Meet the Experts" presentation - a roadmap demonstrates that this next-generation "Zen 5" + "Navi 3.5" mainstream desktop processor lineup is expected to arrive in 2024. Leaked information (from last month) points to "Granite Ridge" being AMD's codename for the upcoming processor product range, with high-end examples maxing out at 16 CPU cores across two CCDs. Benchleaks has recently spotted a pair of curious looking AMD engineering samples - entries have appeared on the einstein@home (https://einsteinathome.org/host/13142934) and LHC@home (https://lhcathome.cern.ch/lhcathome/show_host_detail.php?hostid=10831008) distributed computing platforms.

The mystery SKU seems to be a prototype CPU model that sports 8 cores and 16 threads - the AMD product number (OPN) for this unit is "00-000001290-11_N" which does not correspond to anything currently on the market. A Family ID of 26 is specified - Benchleaks theorizes that this number assignment is "Zen 5" specific - given that the existing Family 25 (19H) identifier was assigned to Zen 3 and 4. It should be noted that one of AMD's alleged test systems appears to have been running unreleased graphics hardware - a non-specific Radeon unit (with 12 GB of VRAM) is mentioned within einstein@home's information dump, this could be a potential mid-range RX 7000-series card. A Radeon RX 7900 GRE GPU with an unusually low video memory allocation of 16 GB is listed in LHC@home's entry.https://tpucdn.com/img/7HzjfhCkE8SxOQ82_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7HzjfhCkE8SxOQ82.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xjrr2Cpay8t6XQko_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xjrr2Cpay8t6XQko.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/nPeTIdasPhQPaxtN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nPeTIdasPhQPaxtN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NRafQfqnD4NEwNz8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NRafQfqnD4NEwNz8.jpg)

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Intel Core Ultra 7 1002H "Meteor Lake-P" Processor with 16 Cores and 22 Threads Surfaces
A few weeks ago, we spotted (https://www.techpowerup.com/309081/intel-core-ultra-7-1003h-cpu-benchmark-results-appear-online) an Intel Core Ultra 7 1003H Meteor Lake-P processor in the wild, running a PugetBench set of benchmarks. Today, we are in luck as there is another Meteor Lake-P processor running in the wild, spotted by @InstLatX64 on Twitter. Called Intel Core Ultra 7 1002H, the CPU represents a similar SKU to the previously discovered 1003. Also, having 16 cores in total, they are split into two categories: 6 Performance cores, and ten Efficient cores, two of which are on the SoC die, divided from the remaining eight on the compute die. Interestingly, only P-cores feature 2-way hyperthreaded, so 12 threads from P-cores and ten threads from E-cores combine into 22 threads.

What we don't know is the frequency of this chip and the position it plays in the Meteor Lake-P family of processors. The screenshot states a potential base clock of 3000 MHz; however, it could be an early engineering sample chip, so we have to wait for the final design. With 1003H having exactly the same core/thread number, we expect that the newly discovered 1002H has potentially lower clocks and TDP to match.https://tpucdn.com/img/nFK2uKw3L3WSR9BY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nFK2uKw3L3WSR9BY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9Q0feCu186b1GSrz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9Q0feCu186b1GSrz.jpg)

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Cooler Master, renowned for its industry-leading PC components, today announced the MA824 Stealth (https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/coolers/cpu-air-coolers/masterair-ma824-stealth/), a cutting-edge air cooler designed to keep your machine cool during the most intense applications. The MA824 Stealth is a testament to our innovative approach to design, boasting a suite of advanced specifications encased in a modern, sleek exterior.

"This high-performance air cooler, featuring our groundbreaking Superconductive Composite Heat Pipe technology, raises the bar in both performance and design," Said Jimmy Sha, CEO Cooler Master." Sleek, efficient, and robust, the Stealth is a statement piece for any setup. We continue to push boundaries for PC enthusiasts, power users, and custom builders worldwide. Welcome to the next level of air cooling with Cooler Master."https://tpucdn.com/img/PT6fckweXIXiqEpx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PT6fckweXIXiqEpx.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5A9pg3Cl56CWtFQN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5A9pg3Cl56CWtFQN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KYidEwC87Z2TOvqw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KYidEwC87Z2TOvqw.jpg)
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(PR) Drop Introduces Fourth Installment of "Caps for Causes" — MT3 NoveltyCats
CAPS—& CATS—FOR CAUSES - Having raised tens of thousands of dollars in our previous Treecaps, Streamcaps, and Ukrainecaps runs, we're excited to launch the fourth installment in Caps for Causes: MT3 NoveltyCats (https://drop.com/buy/caps-for-causes-mt3-cat-keys?). This time, we want to honor June's "Adopt a Shelter Cat Month" with a donation to the ASPCA on behalf of our Mech Keys community.

For these feline-focused novelties, we used the original MT3 Susuwatari First-Edition Cat Keycap mold to craft some absolutely adorable caps in Black-on-White, Dasher, Fairlane, and Dusk colorways. (If you're a Studio Ghibli fan, you may recognize the talkative inspiration for this particular cinematic cat.) With just 550 packs made—in brand-new colorways, no less—we're not expecting the NoveltyCats to last long. Get yours now, before the cat's out of the bag for good.https://tpucdn.com/img/TszbdFPWXiRCBRr1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TszbdFPWXiRCBRr1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SRIV93M422kg2DuQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SRIV93M422kg2DuQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jcV2v2zmkTpOQcDz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jcV2v2zmkTpOQcDz.jpg)
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(PR) Paradox Posts New Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Screenshots, Explains Pre-order Refund Process
Dear Bloodlines fans, it's been quite a while between updates while we've had our heads down working on the game. We remain just as dedicated to delivering a great Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines game as we were when we announced, and are looking forward to showing you more in September this year.

We acknowledge it was a long time ago that many of you pre-ordered Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2). As development continues, we will be updating the game's editions and bonus content, and we want to provide the best value to those of you who supported us via digital pre-order after all this time. We are thus offering refunds to anyone who has pre-ordered any edition of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. As part of this process, we are proactively refunding all pre-orders of physical products, including the Collector's Edition. The digital versions of the First Blood Edition, Unsanctioned Edition and Blood Moon Edition remain, but can be refunded if you choose.https://tpucdn.com/img/sQS2Hh2139x08F1b_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sQS2Hh2139x08F1b.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PU1d8b18WIbmNbQn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PU1d8b18WIbmNbQn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Kd7bwnSLZoCWbGkY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Kd7bwnSLZoCWbGkY.jpg)
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NVIDIA Finds a Clever Way to Boost DLAA Adoption—To Turn it into a DLSS Preset
DLAA, or deep-learning anti-aliasing, is essentially DLSS without the image upscaling. The technology holds the rendering resolution at par with your display's, but uses AI to attempt to add detail to your game, particularly smoothing out edges and other forms in the raster graphics that could require anti-aliasing. The result is image quality that's visibly superior to even native-resolution, and other methods of anti-aliasing, such as TAA and MSAA. Since all this is happening at native resolution, there is zero performance gain, some performance loss, however not one that is comparable to MSAA. It's a wonderful technology, and any game that supports DLSS should naturally expose DLAA in its quality settings to end-users, however this isn't the case. DLAA is seeing sluggish adoption among game developers, and NVIDIA has taken it upon itself to fix this.

NVIDIA is working on updates to DLSS that essentially makes DLAA a quality preset. We know from an article from earlier this week (https://www.techpowerup.com/309619/nvidia-to-give-unreal-engine-5-an-exclusive-g-dlss-3-preset) that DLSS performance presets don't just linearly scale render resolution, but affect other algorithm features, such as Reflex. A unique "G" preset was found in an Unreal Engine 5.2 presentation by Epic. It turns out, that this preset is part of the updates NVIDIA is planning for not just DLSS 3, but also DLSS 2, which makes DLAA a quality preset for DLSS. When engaged, it renders the game at 100% display resolution, without upscaling, but applies much of the AI image reconstruction features of DLSS. With this, it is hoped that many more game developers will pick up on DLAA, and integrate it with practically any game that supports DLSS.https://tpucdn.com/img/nstZuwZryw4xs8Ie_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nstZuwZryw4xs8Ie.jpg)

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Noctua's Next-Gen NF-A14 Fans Use Liquid Crystal Polymer Impellers
Noctua is preparing a major design update for its NF-A series fans. The company is preparing its next-generation fans with the new Sterrox liquid-crystal polymer material. LCP provides superior structural stability for the blades at high RPM, allowing them to maintain their correct profile, and maximizing their airflow and noise characteristics; in comparison to impellers made from conventional thermoplastics such as LDPE, PBT, PVC, ABS, etc. LCPs also feature very high strength-to-weight ratio, which is what makes another popular kind of LCP, Kevlar, the material of choice for anti-ballistic armors.

For case fans, the impeller has such structural strength to hold its shape, that Noctua has reduced clearance between the impeller and the bore of the frame to under 1 mm, which helps guide all of the fan's airflow axially. Other design innovations to the impeller include channels that accelerate airflow toward the edges of the fan blades, and a stepped inlet structure toward the impeller hub that creates a pressure-differential, and guides the air better toward the impeller blades. The fan hub is metal reinforced, and the motor uses an SSO2 fan bearing. The frame of the fan, has integrated anti-vibration pads. Noctua plans to launch the next-gen 140 mm A-series case fan in Q1-2024.https://tpucdn.com/img/dNiBfoppfe0txwYA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dNiBfoppfe0txwYA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ADuQhvUNAb2OVsxu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ADuQhvUNAb2OVsxu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/pwd596fcgiZfsQSw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pwd596fcgiZfsQSw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iay3P808skppqO1O_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iay3P808skppqO1O.jpg)

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(PR) G.SKILL DDR5 Memory Achieves DDR5-11240 & Multiple Overclock Records During Computex 2023
G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world's leading brand of performance overclock memory and PC components, is excited to announce that multiple overclock records were achieved during the Computex time frame, including the fastest DDR5 frequency record at DDR5-11240, using G.SKILL DDR5 memory and Intel platforms. This year during Computex time frame, the fastest DDR5 frequency world record was set by Seby9123, using the ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex motherboard, Intel Core i9-13900KS, and G.SKILL DDR5 memory. For the overclock record submission on hwbot.org, please visit this page (https://hwbot.org/submission/5289740_seby9123_memory_frequency_ddr5_sdram_5620.1_mhz).

Thanks to the outstanding overclocking skills of the world's top extreme overclockers and the incredible performance of the top-notch hardware from Intel and performance motherboard vendors, several overclocking records were achieved in the Computex time frame. Refer to the table below for a list of overclock records achieved and hardware usage, including some benchmark categories whose record was broken more than once.https://tpucdn.com/img/yBaspmVicxxNeAwx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yBaspmVicxxNeAwx.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/y5YzjytEa1td0ogP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/y5YzjytEa1td0ogP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/R2WQ86EsYMLHV5kL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/R2WQ86EsYMLHV5kL.jpg)

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(PR) MINISFORUM Unveils the EM680 Ultra-Mini Desktop PC
MINISFORUM, a leading manufacturer of Mini PC, has launched its highly anticipated Mercury Series product, the EM680. The MINISFORUM EM680 is an ultra small-Mini PC with a volume of only 1/4 liter (80×80×43 length*width*height/mm) ]and a weight of only 238 g. It can be easily placed anywhere, including on a desktop, in a handbag or even in a jeans pocket, making it incredibly convenient for users who need to take it with them on the go.

The MINISFORUM Mercury EM680 is powered by a robust AMD Ryzen 7 6800U 8-core processor, which breaks the monopoly of low-performance dual-core and quad-core processors in the ultra small-Mini PC market. The enhanced performance allows users to easily handle everyday office tasks and light gaming. In addition, MINISFORUM has incorporated the Cold Wave 2.0 cooling system into the EM680, which features liquid cooling and an active SSD heat sink. This ensures that the ultra small-Mini PC performs at the same level as traditional thin and light business laptops.https://tpucdn.com/img/J50jS6OCpXWoIE5b_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/J50jS6OCpXWoIE5b.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WJxdcYPmM35agoRn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WJxdcYPmM35agoRn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jFL9yC4HcJZIkQY8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jFL9yC4HcJZIkQY8.jpg)
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Western Digital introduced the WD Black SN850P M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD for PlayStation 5 game consoles, which is an officially-licensed PlayStation 5 accessory. The drive can also used with PCs. It comes with a factory-fitted heatsink, and has been extensively tested for compatibility with the game console. The drive comes in three capacity-based variants—1 TB (WDBBYV0010BNC-WRSN), 2 TB (WDBBYV0020BNC-WRSN), and 4 TB (WDBBYV0040BNC-WRSN. All three models offer sequential read speeds of up to 7.3 GB/s, and while the 1 TB variant offers up to 6.3 GB/s sequential writes, the 2 TB and 4 TB ones are rated for up to 6.6 GB/s sequential writes. Their write endurance is rated at 600 TBW, 1,200 TBW, and 2,400 TBW, respectively. Western Digital is backing these drives with 5-year warranties. The company didn't reveal pricing.https://tpucdn.com/img/tSvmOvVlvECQht30_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tSvmOvVlvECQht30.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bCqjzt5Z4DnZEou2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bCqjzt5Z4DnZEou2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/U3loTJ5ZxpzRimhB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/U3loTJ5ZxpzRimhB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2Z3oL4d1SfqOaMuS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2Z3oL4d1SfqOaMuS.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/EHQCTjRqQPc8ThHZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EHQCTjRqQPc8ThHZ.jpg)

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LG Sneaks Out Two 4K UltraGear Gaming Monitors
LG is something of an expert when it comes to silently launching new monitors and although its latest additions to its UltraGear range of gaming monitors are only minor variants of already existing products, it appears that we're looking at a pair of more affordable models. The 27GR93U-B and 32GR93U-B as the new models are called, measure 27 and 32-inches respectively and both offer 4K resolution and a 144 Hz refresh rate. Comparing the 27GR93U-B to the 27GN950-B, the first really obvious difference is the use of a standard IPS panel instead of a Nano IPS panel and this leads to a slight reduction in the DCI-P3 colour gamut from 98 to 95 percent.

The new models are only certified for FreeSync Premium, rather than FreeSync Premium Pro, but that appears to be the only obvious reduction in gaming features, as G-Sync compatible support, VRR, Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshairs and the FPS counter are all present and accounted for. Both displays have two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4 and one upstreams and two downstreams USB 3.0 ports, as well as a 4-pole 3.5 mm jack for a headset. On the plus side, these new models have slightly lower power consumption, with a typical power consumption of about 50 W for the 27-inch model and 65 W for the 32-inch model. The stand still supports tilt, height and pivot adjustment. No official pricing was announced, but we found the 27-inch model listed in Hong Kong for the equivalent of around US$560, which is around US$200 less than what the 27GN950-B retails for.https://tpucdn.com/img/MF7Wy7fDUWCCSUmL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MF7Wy7fDUWCCSUmL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KUmyyllcQ6lQTw5K_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KUmyyllcQ6lQTw5K.jpg)

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Rulers! We are thrilled to announce that Age of Wonders 4 Dragon Dawn (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-4/add-ons/age-of-wonders-4-dragon-dawn) Content Pack will be available in almost two weeks—on June 20th 2023! Like its name implies, the Age of Wonders 4: Dragon Dawn Content Pack is all about dragons. Players can build their fiery empires, lead reptilian armies, harness draconic magic, and set fire to their enemies as a Dragon Ruler. The pack will also launch alongside the free Wyvern Update, including an array of updates, quality of life upgrades, and balance changes identified by the Age of Wonders community.

Dragon Dawn enhances the gameplay with a distinct leader type, a physical appearance for factions, more Tomes of Magic, and even a fresh realm option. Dragon Dawn will launch on June 20, 2023 for a suggested retail price of $9.99/£8.49/€9.99. Players who purchased the Premium Edition of Age of Wonders 4 or the Expansion Pass will receive Dragon Dawn at launch. Read more about Dragon Lords in a dedicated Dev Journal (https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1669000/view/3671043466992822147).https://tpucdn.com/img/OI38d6F5RbGh242Z_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OI38d6F5RbGh242Z.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/sxxWLm9LtqTtVAgs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sxxWLm9LtqTtVAgs.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dzlCBl3NhI2y5g1v_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dzlCBl3NhI2y5g1v.jpg)
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Chinese Games Market Hit $45.5 Billion in Revenue for 2022
A set of reports published by Niko Partners (https://nikopartners.com/reports/) has calculated that the games market in China generated $45.5 billion in revenue last year. Native games companies (including Tencent and NetEase) accounted for 47% of worldwide mobile games revenue, along with a 39% revenue share of international PC games sales. Domestic figures show that 66% of China's gaming revenue comes from mobile, 31% from PC and 3% from console titles. The company's analysts posit that China persists as the largest global games market, with upward trends pushing growth to a predicted $57 billion of revenue by the year 2027. The gaming population is expected to expand to around 730 million participants by then.

Lisa Hanson, CEO and founder of Niko Partners included her own observations of the region's dominance: "Chinese game companies are growing internationally, and they are making bold investments at higher rates than ever. PC games revenue generated overseas by Chinese owned companies rose by 22% in 2022 and is expected to grow by a 13.8% CAGR through 2027 - which is higher than the domestic growth rate by a significant margin... China's market can be tough for domestic and foreign companies, but the country remains the number one market globally for games revenue and the number of gamers, and cannot be ignored.https://tpucdn.com/img/u9je88r5RgfBueM0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/u9je88r5RgfBueM0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/m2sHXL0KAEDCxsVV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/m2sHXL0KAEDCxsVV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OxJtIhDzXwCj5WBJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OxJtIhDzXwCj5WBJ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PygXruhGTiWSV7xC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PygXruhGTiWSV7xC.jpg)
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GDDR6 VRAM Prices Falling According to Spot Market Analysis - 8 GB Selling for $27
The price of GDDR6 memory has continued to fall sharply - over recent financial quarters - due to an apparent decrease in demand for graphics cards. Supply shortages are also a thing of the past—industry experts think that manufacturers have been having an easier time acquiring components since late 2021, but that also means that the likes of NVIDIA and AMD have been paying less for VRAM packages. Graphics card enthusiasts will be questioning why these savings have not been passed on swiftly to the customer, as technology news outlets (this week) have been picking up on interesting data—it demonstrates that spot prices of GDDR6 have decreased to less than a quarter of their value from a year and a half ago. 3DCenter.org (https://twitter.com/3DCenter_org/status/1667044900066705411/photo/1) has presented a case example of 8 GB GDDR6 now costing $27 via the spot market (through DRAMeXchange's tracking system), although manufacturers will be paying less than that due to direct contract agreements with their favored memory chip maker/supplier.

A 3DCenter.org staffer had difficulty sourcing the price of 16 Gb GDDR6 VRAM ICs on the spot market, so it is tricky to paint a comparative picture of how much more expensive it is to equip a "budget friendly" graphics card with a larger allocation of video memory, when the bill-of-materials (BoM) and limits presented by narrow bus widths are taken into account. NVIDIA is releasing a GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB variant in July, but the latest batch of low to mid-range models (GeForce RTX 4060-series and Radeon RX 7600) are still 8 GB affairs. Tom's Hardware (https://www.tomshardware.com/news/gddr6-vram-prices-plummet) points to GPU makers sticking with traditional specification hierarchy for the most part going forward: "(models) with double the VRAM (two 16 Gb chips per channel on both sides of the PCB) are usually reserved for the more lucrative professional GPU market."https://tpucdn.com/img/gWqGfV4MZFh1jabR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gWqGfV4MZFh1jabR.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8jXYUDqkzqtj7NEE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8jXYUDqkzqtj7NEE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2470aBmHgTt5LP93_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2470aBmHgTt5LP93.jpg)
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(PR) NetherRealm Studios Previews Mortal Kombat 1 Fighting Systems
Hello! My name is Tyler Lansdown, Community Manager at NetherRealm Studios (https://www.netherrealm.com/). Now that you've seen the gameplay trailer at Summer Game Fest (if you haven't… GO DO THAT NOW! I'll wait.), let's dive deep and find out more about the fighting systems in Mortal Kombat 1 (https://www.mortalkombat.com/en-us).

In this exciting new iteration of the Mortal Kombat Universe, we wanted to give our players a new level of player expression… enter Kameo Fighters. In Mortal Kombat 1, Kameos are a unique roster of partner characters that assist your main roster fighter during matches. Kameos give you an advantage in every fight, providing an arsenal of additional Special Moves, and aiding their teammate with Throws and Breakers. Kameos are also one half of the bone-krushing Fatal Blows and feature their own Fatality.https://tpucdn.com/img/Gr9BeR67PAoy4vdS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Gr9BeR67PAoy4vdS.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/cTtIXGQ8A7zEzHaO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cTtIXGQ8A7zEzHaO.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fHCV9qifjQAvl8h8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fHCV9qifjQAvl8h8.jpg)
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(PR) Sabrent Introduces its Quad NVMe SSD to PCIe 4.0 x16 Card
The Sabrent Quad NVMe SSD to PCIe 4.0 x16 Card (EC-P4BF) is the perfect complement for a desktop that requires additional high-performance storage. Add one, two, three, or four NVMe SSDs with a single, physical x16 PCIe slot adapter. A bifurcation setting in the BIOS is required. Only M.2 M key SSDs are supported, but older and newer generation SSDs in the 2230/2242/2260/2280 form factors will work at up to PCIe 4.0 speeds. The adapter is also backward compatible with PCIe 3.0/2.0 slots. Drives can be accessed individually or placed into a RAID via Intel VROC, AMD Ryzen NVMe RAID, UEFI RAID, or software-based RAID through Windows Storage Spaces when respective criteria are met.

High-performance drives and systems may require high-end cooling, and this adapter has you covered. It's constructed out of aluminium material for physical stability and improved heat dissipation. It also includes thermal padding for all four SSDs to keep things cool and in place. Active cooling for high-performance environments is optional with a switchable fan. The adapter is plug-and-play with driverless operation. Rear-mounted LEDs quickly show the drive status for a quick visual update. The host must support PCIe bifurcation (lane splitting) to access more than one drive, so be sure to check your motherboard's manual ahead of time.https://tpucdn.com/img/OhgvghiG3tCZtQLI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OhgvghiG3tCZtQLI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3TU9h7zj2BrzBAWo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3TU9h7zj2BrzBAWo.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/nydbfIQTyFVZ7Equ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nydbfIQTyFVZ7Equ.jpg)
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Today, Focus (https://www.focus-entmt.com/en) and DON'T NOD (https://dont-nod.com/en/) shared a captivating Gameplay Reveal Trailer for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, the poignant action-RPG where you hunt and battle supernatural horrors to alter a tragic fate. Coming end of this year to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, get ready for the game's thrilling action-RPG experience with new screenshots and the trailer which premiered during the Summer Game Fest.

Battle hand in hand, combining both lovers' skills
Play as Antea Duarte and Red mac Raith, lovers and Banishers—ghost-hunters who vowed to protect the living from the threat of lingering ghosts and specters. After Antea has tragically become one of the spirits she loathes, take on a desperate search for a way to liberate her from her new plight. In the haunted wilds of North America, enter the lives of New Eden's communities to unburden a world plagued with supernatural creatures and ancient secrets. Use your wits or combine Antea's spiritual powers and Red's powerful arsenal to defeat and banish the souls that torment the living.https://tpucdn.com/img/9u5wIAWmuInW6hCg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9u5wIAWmuInW6hCg.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WZ2F9as45jukYi4T_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WZ2F9as45jukYi4T.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fVbyOEn97q0fvWEf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fVbyOEn97q0fvWEf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bxADdfeR8YztMQG8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bxADdfeR8YztMQG8.jpg)
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TSMC Boss Responds to Reports of Brutal Corporate Culture
Mark Liu, the executive Chairman of TSMC, has responded to recent reports released by the North American media about supposedly challenging workplace conditions (https://www.techpowerup.com/309696/tsmc-employees-experiencing-problems-in-arizona). Current and former employees of the company's U.S operation have taken anonymously to Glassdoor to complain about "brutal" treatment on behalf of TSMC leadership—resulting in a 27% overall approval rating, which sits unfavorably next to the scores of nearby competitors—for example Intel gets 85%, albeit from far more user submissions. Liu has made comments to a Taiwanese news outlet (Focus Taiwan) where he suggests that: "those who are unwilling to take shifts should not enter the industry, since this field isn't just about lucrative wages but rather a passion for (semiconductors)."

TSMC is trying to meet staffing targets for its Phoenix, Arizona operation, but early feedback and difficult residential living could stifle this recruitment drive. Liu thinks that his North American division will offer potential employees a workplace culture that is unlike the one set for crew back in Taiwan. He told the local reporter that American TSMC team members will have an easier time, relative to how things are run at the company's native facilities. He also states that leadership is open to discussions with NA workers, as long as company values are followed (to a tee).https://tpucdn.com/img/Ep7fY49lgBCVeDFv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Ep7fY49lgBCVeDFv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iieNcZylvQWUZAnX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iieNcZylvQWUZAnX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rIcC7OuPM1ilzZnK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rIcC7OuPM1ilzZnK.jpg)

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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty DLC Pricing Revealed on GOG
Fans of CD Projekt Red's action role-playing Cyberpunk 2077 are looking forward to the release of extra content—the Polish gaming company has not set a firm launch date for its upcoming Phantom Liberty DLC campaign, but their own digital distribution platform - GOG.com - has aready spilled a few beans this week. Keen-eyed gamers noticed that a German language listing for the expansion had appeared (likely by mistake—it no longer exists) on GOG with a "BALD" tag—meaning that the DLC is due "soon." This information was captured in screenshots and quickly uploaded to the Cyberpunk subreddit (https://old.reddit.com/r/cyberpunkgame/comments/1442cnc/phantom_liberty_preorder_on_gog/).

Industry insiders are expecting CD Projekt Red to make a Phantom Liberty-related announcement at this year's (currently ongoing) Summer Game Fest, but media attention has already focused on the apparent pricing set for this piece of DLC. According to the screenshots Phantom Liberty will be available for a €29.99 pre-order price in Western Europe territories, which suggests a possible charge of around $30-35 for North American customers. Comparisons to The Witcher 3's post-release experience will inevitably crop up, and gamers will be questioning whether this expansion will offer good value for money—CD Projekt Red has indicated that this is their most expensive DLC undertaking in terms of development costs, but that has no bearing on how much content will exist within the final retail release. Recent company earnings calls have demonstrated that sales of their existing titles are slowing down (https://www.techpowerup.com/309410/cd-projekt-dismisses-rumors-of-a-sony-takeover-bid), so CDP leadership will be looking forward to new product hitting the market soon-ish.https://tpucdn.com/img/AfTzPOgnqVapqw06_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AfTzPOgnqVapqw06.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/cqWuQoCTWFYy3Fkc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cqWuQoCTWFYy3Fkc.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OGo0P5e71UUnVHz3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OGo0P5e71UUnVHz3.jpg)

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7905WX and 7900WX CPUs Leaked
Hardware tipster momomo_us (https://twitter.com/momomo_us/status/1667173707217874946?cxt=HHwWhMC92erp_qIuAAAA) has once again discovered unannounced AMD gear - today's tweet points to a pair of Ryzen Threadripper 7000 CPU families. Team Red's "Storm Peak" processors received some attention at the tail end of May (https://www.techpowerup.com/309272/new-generation-of-amd-threadripper-storm-peak-mentioned-on-cpu-z), thanks to CPUID releasing version 2.06 of CPU-Z which contained newly updated "preliminary support" for the Ryzen Threadripper 7000 series. Industry experts anticipate that this Zen 4-based product range will shake up the workstation and HEDT markets upon arrival - with predictions of a Q3 2023 launch window. According to the leaked listings posted by momomo_us on social media—future workstation PCs will be catered for with AMD's PRO "79x5WX" family, and HEDT systems will be best served by non-PRO "79x0X" variants.

Prior leaks allege that the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7905WX "workstation" range will be compatible with AMD's SP5 socket. This high end platform should support 8-channel DDR5 memory, and be capable of running up to 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and 8 PCIe Gen 3 lanes, although it lacks CPU and memory overclocking functions. In contrast the Ryzen Threadripper 7900X HEDT range is expected to offer full overclocking support for CPU and memory—but tipsters reckon its appeal could be limited by the platform's SP6 socket being restricted to 4-channel DDR5 memory configurations and a maximum 64 PCIe Gen 5.0 lanes—as seen on AMD's EPYC 8004 "Siena" family.https://tpucdn.com/img/fBehqoKJouMrFw8H_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fBehqoKJouMrFw8H.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rtsgXJebV7Qm89mX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rtsgXJebV7Qm89mX.jpg)

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Vortex Shows off New Prebuilt Keyboards and Premium Keyboard Kits at Computex 2023
It's been a while since we last reviewed a Vortexgear keyboard so I wasn't surprised to see a brand new keyboard line from the brand. While the TKL Multix keyboards in its various colorways were new to me, they weren't new launches necessarily. Instead, Vortex used its presence at Computex to show off the new PC66 QMK (https://vortexgear.store/products/pc66-qmk), which is also available as a barebones kit. This uses a thick ABS plastic chassis and a gasket mount structure to put out a vintage aesthetic-inspired 65% keyboard that uses external batteries for wireless connectivity as well. We also saw the M0110 (https://vortexgear.store/collections/m0110) that comes as a wired open-source firmware keyboard or triple-mode wireless keyboard and uses either an HHKB-style layout or a more traditional 60% layout with a 6.25u space bar. There was also the Vortex x KBtalKing (a Chinese keyboard community) collab keyboard called the One 4 (https://vortexgear.store/products/one-4) which is a full-size wireless keyboard up for pre-order now.

Intriguing also were new keyboard kits from Vortex that shifted away from plastic in favor of thick CNC-machined aluminium. The M0110A is an 1800 form factor keyboard kit that uses the smaller M0110 as the base for the feature set whereas the Model M and Model F77/F62 go more daring with the designs that are reminiscent of other popular keyboards on the market. I especially liked the Model M SSK with its curved top frame that makes for a visually different keyboard from the norm and Vortex says these kits will follow the pre-order/group buy purchase scheme soon, if not already by the time this news post is up.https://tpucdn.com/img/udKC9bf90Lorbqv7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/udKC9bf90Lorbqv7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/j9KUmjZkgGcQvEQY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/j9KUmjZkgGcQvEQY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/gNg09BkCklxBmYof_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gNg09BkCklxBmYof.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7vSebMORSIBk9Wkz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7vSebMORSIBk9Wkz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/h2mRLX28qLWruAfa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/h2mRLX28qLWruAfa.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xLgfjKmxIa320gnL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xLgfjKmxIa320gnL.jpg)
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The iKKO OH10 (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/ikko-oh10-in-ear-monitors/) holds a soft spot in my heart because it was the first set of IEMs I ever reviewed here on TechPowerUp. I dare say it's also the set that made iKKO famous and was among the most popular offerings from the brand until it was discontinued last year. Those who wanted to see what was going to replace it would be happy to know iKKO has new OH10S IEMs out now which continues the use of a hybrid driver configuration courtesy a 10 mm titanium-coated dynamic driver and one Knowles 33518 balanced armature driver per side as part of an advanced crossover circuit. The face plates use photochromic glass that allow a look at the electronics underneath which makes for a color shift from black to dark blue depending on the incident light. It uses similar copper alloy shells as before and comes with a nice set of accessories. The new iKKO OH10S sells for $219.99 from authorized retailers such as HiFiGo (https://hifigo.com/products/ikko-oh10s) for those interested.https://tpucdn.com/img/7p2txIMwzZ1DOjQK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7p2txIMwzZ1DOjQK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9bksio8nnl6lLRPH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9bksio8nnl6lLRPH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4utkShcGxyzE2ggl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4utkShcGxyzE2ggl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/nPCcKiSYBeSVIEWA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nPCcKiSYBeSVIEWA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/tWATkXtQPoQ39OBz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tWATkXtQPoQ39OBz.jpg)

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(PR) Cyan Worlds Defends Presence of "AI Assisted Content" in Firmament
As many of you have seen or noticed, our credits in Firmament mention "AI Assisted Content". This has been present in the credits for Firmament since release day, and we have never hidden this information: "The contents listed as "AI Assisted" in the credits are "Journals, logs, checklists, newspapers, stories, songs, poems, letters, loosely scattered papers; all backer portraits; all founders portraits; the "sunset" paintings; the art-nouveau wallpaper in the Swan dormitory hallways; propaganda banners; coastal spill decal kit; all voiced mentor, announcer, founder, and other speeches; backer-exclusive content."

"AI Assisted" does not mean wholly AI-generated. Unfortunately, there have been articles published recently which have implied (especially in their headlines) that Cyan generated much of Firmament using AI tools. This is categorically false and misleading, and we are disappointed and frustrated to see this happening. Some folks may be concerned about our usage of AI, so in the interest of clarification: The voice performances in Firmament were voiced 100% of the time by a talented member of our development team who elected not to be credited by name. Their voice was simply modulated for the final product with one of these tools (and with their full permission and control). This same member of the development team has elected not to be credited in prior games of ours as well, for privacy concerns, and not anything to do with tools usage in our games.https://tpucdn.com/img/LljI9EOhQ9QCeh6K_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LljI9EOhQ9QCeh6K.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/TQVk26m0LRAP7xVd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TQVk26m0LRAP7xVd.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MeQLMXgX1tqc0QBb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MeQLMXgX1tqc0QBb.jpg)
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Leopold at Computex 2023: Updated Wired and Wireless Keyboards
Korean keyboard brand Leopold had a strong showing at Computex this year with a refreshed lineup of its keyboards for everyone to try. Leopold tends to sell different keyboards in different countries so it's hard to say which ones are brand new for the show, and thus I figured we briefly summarize the brand's offerings. The main takeaway I had is Leopold has decided to go with Cherry MX for all its mechanical keyboards and there will be fewer Topre keyboards going forward. The keyboards will also offer wireless connectivity wherever possible. Some keyboards also stray away from Leopold's classic black and white colors in favor of bolder, multi-tone themes. There are simply too many keyboards to individually list here, especially the absence of clarity on which ones will be sold where, so please take a look at the photos below, including past the break, and reach out to Leopold directly to express your interest if any caught your eye.https://tpucdn.com/img/c9E7Khtsktd11KFT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/c9E7Khtsktd11KFT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QvYQEGLNbQV7XGgJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QvYQEGLNbQV7XGgJ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iGjf8mrJIxSedomY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iGjf8mrJIxSedomY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/HDEjX05fi0zxKmS7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HDEjX05fi0zxKmS7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vpqmk3veKaqtgUoD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vpqmk3veKaqtgUoD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7DlAeFSUyJMZ2U18_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7DlAeFSUyJMZ2U18.jpg)
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(PR) Croteam Debuts The Talos Principle 2's Gameplay in Devolver Direct Trailer
Hi everyone! We are still overwhelmed by the reception of The Talos Principle 2 reveal last month, but this doesn't mean we've been sitting still. We know our community is always interested to see more, so we are happy to show you another trailer we've been cooking behind the scenes.

This time, we are focusing on the gameplay and the puzzles themselves. Let us know what you think about some of the new puzzle mechanics we are showing today, and share your best guess about what others we may have kept hidden for future unveiling. Much love from Croteam!https://tpucdn.com/img/Hl9qCz4gm4TjlhSc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Hl9qCz4gm4TjlhSc.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ffhwr2R29apR6rzK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ffhwr2R29apR6rzK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rb45YWwGzZe33TcR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rb45YWwGzZe33TcR.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RNRwFejp01bgq4i3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RNRwFejp01bgq4i3.jpg)
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Mistel Keyboards had a large booth at Computex this year showcasing products from the brand in addition to those from Vortexgear and Leopold. We'll cover the other two separately but this post caters to the Taiwanese peripheral brand Mistel. When I had last seen them in 2020, the man behind Mistel had told me of his plans to have ultra low profile mechanical keyboards as well as setting up Mistel's own factory to produce and sell keycaps. In 2023, both of these plans have come to fruition. The Mistel Air One uses Cherry's ULP mechanical switches we saw before on the CORSAIR K100 AIR (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/corsair-k100-air-wireless-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/) in a 65% form factor. It is just 13 mm thick, weighs under 300 g, and yet manages to have sound dampening foam inside. The keyboard uses a machined aluminium chassis, supports both Windows and macOS, and comes with a carry bag too. Mistel plans to have a wireless version down the line but the wired Air One should be available for purchase soon.

Mistel also opened QKA Keeb (https://www.keebhouse.com/)—a sister brand dedicated to its in-house designed and manufactured keycaps. These range from simple black-on-white keycaps all the way to themed colorful sets, some of which were presented at the trade show. Also shown off were new split keyboards in the form of the MD600 V3—an update to the MD600 we reviewed in 2018 (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/mistel-md600-barocco-rgb/)—as well as a new curved key column version called MD600 Alpha. Both of these are 60% form factor keyboards that come with wireless connectivity and RGB support too. The MD600 Alpha can also be seen as a split Alice layout keyboard too once put together.https://tpucdn.com/img/fRJbyZdfJGZcjBF9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fRJbyZdfJGZcjBF9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2JLDuRQTZmXnz0yc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2JLDuRQTZmXnz0yc.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KVCk9XJ5na2drVwm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KVCk9XJ5na2drVwm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/AKprHGYoqXUb4HdY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AKprHGYoqXUb4HdY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/seKWIlKxfNw08hfI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/seKWIlKxfNw08hfI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/s9hAVe1WlHLgRIS9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/s9hAVe1WlHLgRIS9.jpg)

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Logitech Retiring Blue Microphones Brand, Gaming Line Absorbing Yeti + Snowball Mics & ASTRO Audio Gear
Logitech has announced the merging of its microphone and audio equipment brands - their G Gaming Twitter account posted about this decision yesterday, and directed customers to a question and answer session on the official subreddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/LogitechG/comments/144htiu/an_update_from_logitech_g/?sf178951114=1): "Where do you get support? How will ASTRO, Blue and LFC integrate into Logitech G? Will there be new ASTRO products? Get your questions answered with our official FAQ." A brand manager has since confirmed (via a fan query) that the Blue brand is getting nixxed: "We will be keeping the Yeti brand and moving it under Logitech G. The Blue name will be used to describe our technologies." Logitech spent a cool $177 million when it acquired Blue Microphones (https://www.techpowerup.com/246392/logitechs-micing-up-with-blue) back in mid-2018, so it is odd that the company has chosen to drop a very recognizable and popular brand name in the worlds of podcasting, streaming and audio recording.

News outlets have discovered that Blue has been removed from the brands section of Logitech's website, and the Bluemic.com (https://bluemic.com/) domain now directs back to the parent company's main online presence(s). The Logitech G sub-page has been updated with listings of Yeti, Snowball and other microphone models. A brand manager also outlined ASTRO's future: "(it will) continue to live on as a premium console audio product series underneath the Logitech G brand. Stay tuned for more information regarding ASTRO including a launch that we think our community will be very excited about...We're (also) very excited about ASTRO as a product series under Logitech G."https://tpucdn.com/img/hAixMp1kFqmIQmTm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hAixMp1kFqmIQmTm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/14L9eTi9oml3K33K_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/14L9eTi9oml3K33K.jpg)

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(PR) Gearbox Reveals Remnant 2 Co-Op Mode & July 25 Release Date
We're incredibly excited to finally announce that Remnant 2 will be available on July 25th, 2023 for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S! Remnant 2 pits players against overwhelming odds alone or cooperatively with two friends as they scour dynamically built worlds with branching quest lines, unique loot, and terrifying enemies. Fans who digitally purchase the Remnant 2 Ultimate Edition will also receive early access to Remnant 2 on July 21st, 2023 three days before its official launch date. In addition, if players pre-order any digital edition, they will also get early access to the Gunslinger Archetype Class.

Unimaginable Worlds. Unrelenting Odds
Remnant II is the sequel to the best-selling game Remnant: From the Ashes that pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself. To succeed, players will need to rely on their own skills and those of their team to overcome the toughest challenges and to stave off humanity's extinction.https://tpucdn.com/img/RfvG6E8wCNOLRC18_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RfvG6E8wCNOLRC18.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/56dhjLCFgkjUWJJs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/56dhjLCFgkjUWJJs.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PvBAvDxxwPh5iZl4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PvBAvDxxwPh5iZl4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/mNhEGPj6uUT4bJ3m_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mNhEGPj6uUT4bJ3m.jpg)
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Framework Preps its Laptop 16 Model for 240 W USB-C PD Charging
Framework has been going in-depth with the hyping up of its latest "Laptop 16" model - the modular hardware specialist has issued a new blog post this week (https://frame.work/gb/en/blog/framework-laptop-16-deep-dive---180w-power-adapter) that focuses on a "brand new custom high-efficiency 180 W USB-C power adapter," co-developed with Chicony. This unit is touted as a significant upgrade over the existing 60 W model that is bundled with their Laptop 13 system - Nirav Patel, Framework's CEO and co-founder explains: "The (180 W) adapter body is just 116.6 x 58.2 x 27 mm, and the enclosure is made of 30% post-consumer-recycled plastic. That's exactly the thickness and depth and twice the length of our 60 W power adapter, while outputting 3x higher wattage. Pretty incredible! Our PFC plus asymmetrical half-bridge flyback architecture uses ON Semi NCP1622 and JoulWatt JW1556 controllers along with latest generation GaN switching parts from both GaN Systems and Navitas, peaking at an amazing 93% efficiency."

The Framework Laptop 16 has some hidden potential according to Patel - he reveals that this flagship model is now future-proofed with support for 240 W power adapters: "We needed to solve for the tricky task of creating an adapter small and portable enough to be a great fit for the Framework Laptop 16 in an integrated graphics configuration while also outputting enough power to handle the Graphics Module with a discrete GPU. 180 W covers the majority of use cases while still being extremely compact. If you have a Graphics Module installed, set your OS to maximum performance mode, and run a sustained heavy load, it is possible to draw from the battery while plugged in. If that doesn't sound like a good tradeoff to you, the Framework Laptop 16 supports 240 W USB PD 3.1 power adapters too, so you can configure your DIY Edition without a power adapter and bring your own 240 W one instead."https://tpucdn.com/img/H8RSSPXOpJJKoUJt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/H8RSSPXOpJJKoUJt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LYyXPTjEsEkDvxun_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LYyXPTjEsEkDvxun.jpg)

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Immortals of Aveum Gets New Gameplay Trailer
Electronic Arts and Ascendant Studios have released a new gameplay trailer for its upcoming fantasy first-person magic shooter, Immortals of Aveum. Based on Unreal Engine 5.1, this single-player FPS will put the player into role of Jak, an Immortal capable of using all three colors of magic. The game is set into original universe and the latest trailer shows what is said to be one of the epic battles in the game, and it surely looks impressive.

Immortals of Aveum could be the first Unreal Engine 5.1 game to be released as it is scheduled to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on July 20th. Previously, EA has released rather high PC system requirements, which included either a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 GB graphics card to run the game at 1440p at 60 FPS, and that is with medium to high game settings.https://tpucdn.com/img/xmcJvDSZAfTHGX8l_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xmcJvDSZAfTHGX8l.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/IwWcrPlhJzHmInjo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IwWcrPlhJzHmInjo.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/pT7qkLEv8qucjaXU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pT7qkLEv8qucjaXU.jpg)
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Join us for the PCI-SIG Developers Conference in Santa Clara, CA and see demos of the latest Rambus PCI Express (PCIe ) 6.0 IP solutions, including 64 Gigatransfers per second (GT/s) PCIe 6.0 PHY and Controller IP. With leading PPA, these 64 GT/s products achieve high performance, low power and area-efficient footprint for compute-intensive workloads including data center, AI/ML and HPC applications.

The Rambus PCIe 6.0 Interface Subsystem comprising PHY and Controller has been fully optimized to meet the needs of advanced heterogenous computing architectures. The PCIe Controller features an Integrity and Data Encryption (IDE) engine dedicated to protecting the PCIe links and the valuable data transferred over them. The PCIe 6.0 PHY features state-of-the-art SI/PI performance to provide best-in-class design margin for first-time-right implementations.https://tpucdn.com/img/bhW3K8ey1vbyuWHV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bhW3K8ey1vbyuWHV.jpg)
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(PR) Toxic Crusaders Demo Out Now on Steam, Retroware Explains Gameplay Color Coordination
The hottest heroes of 1991 return for a radical, radioactive romp for a new era, featuring awesome action, crushing combos and more toxic waste than you'll know what to do with! Developer and publisher Retroware has teamed up with Troma Entertainment to bring the Toxic Crusaders back, for an all-new, all-action beat 'em up for one to four players! Grab your mop, tutu and attitude, and get ready to clean up the mean streets of Tromaville, one radioactive goon at a time! The demo version is now available for download on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2303850/Toxic_Crusaders/)!

From Generic Default to…COLORS EVERYWHERE!
When we began development, we didn't even think about giving each character a unique color for their attacks. At the start, every character just had a generic, dull-looking impact effect that was shared with enemy sprites! But then we realized how much cooler everyone would look if we splashed some color into their punches, kicks, and every other attack! Thus…https://tpucdn.com/img/ycCFLyUwuOBOZOhf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ycCFLyUwuOBOZOhf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SaarhT4A72P9jIJC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SaarhT4A72P9jIJC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/mBgPBad40FLwKyK3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mBgPBad40FLwKyK3.jpg)
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(PR) Xbox Officially Reveals Starfield Limited Edition Wireless Controller and Headset
Embark on a journey into the stars with the Starfield Limited Edition wireless controller and headset, essential navigation pieces in every voyager's collection. The crisp, clean designs are inspired by real world spacecraft, and are custom built to transport you right into the cockpit of a true space explorer. The Xbox Wireless Controller - Starfield Limited Edition (https://www.xbox.com/accessories/controllers/starfield-limited-edition) features transparent triggers with visible bronze rumble motors underneath, full side and back grips designed to resemble spaceship panels, and a sleek Constellation-inspired color mark around the Xbox button. With up to 40 hours of battery life, you'll have more than enough fuel for your voyage into the deepest reaches of space.

Experience superb audio and chat quality with the Xbox Wireless Headset - Starfield Limited Edition (https://www.xbox.com/accessories/headsets/starfield-limited-edition). Secure your space fit with the Constellation red-and-white striped headband, communicate with your crew using the transparent mic boom, and feel fully immersed with audio tones custom made for your adventure. Enjoy ultra-soft large earcups that make for a comfortable experience with convenient on-ear controls for all your exploration needs.https://tpucdn.com/img/Q2Gf1wl4CNxARxtW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Q2Gf1wl4CNxARxtW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Dcb7iaPEH1ubKh6T_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Dcb7iaPEH1ubKh6T.jpg)
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Intel Simplifies Packaging for Core i9-13900K & i9-13900KS CPUs
Intel has informed customers that it is adjusting the retail packaging for two 13th Generation Raptor Lake processors—the Core i9-13900K and Core i9-13900KS are popular choices for extreme gamers who demand the best from their CPUs, but did the presence of a premium protective shell also attract certain buyers who enjoy displaying silicon-related mantelpieces? Team Blue will be introducing a more sober looking boxed solution for the aforementioned SKUs - effective in universal and Chinese markets. Intel reasons that it wants to save on the volumetric storage of processors during the shipment process—the smaller box designs will result in a unit increase per pallet. By their estimation this redesign could quadruple the number of boxes in each shipping package - from the previous 324 to a new goal of around 1620.

The Core i9-13900K and Core i9-13900KS were shipped (until recently) in "Tier 4" boxes, but Intel's new cost and space saving drive has the two processors destined to sit in their "Tier 2" retail package which appears to be a standard folding paperboard carton (as seen containing Core i7 and lower end SKUs). The announcement included a set of preview renders, but actual boxed dimensions were not shared in the Product Change Notification (PCN) document. The new packaging regime looks smaller when compared to the older combination of a "premium silver tinted plastic wafer package" plus box sleeve. Team Blue will ultimately shave off a few bucks for themselves in the process, but there is no indication that these savings will be passed onto the end user. Tom's Hardware reckons that a late adjustment to retail packaging could foreshadow the arrival of a successor CPU range—Raptor Lake Refresh is speculated to form the next desktop lineup, since the future of Meteor Lake-S (https://www.techpowerup.com/308946/leaked-intel-roadmap-casts-doubt-on-meteor-lake-s-desktop-cpu-lineup) is alleged to be in a precarious state.https://tpucdn.com/img/Hq3u4ad9NNzlQpgD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Hq3u4ad9NNzlQpgD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Co7gmiap7MRpeVaW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Co7gmiap7MRpeVaW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1yzrvc5jTBcNWE0G_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1yzrvc5jTBcNWE0G.jpg)

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Zephyr GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Card Has a Pink PCB
Zephyr has produced an NVIDIA GeForce custom graphics card that sports a very unique pink printed circuit board—bright and pastel colors have featured on cooling solutions in the past, but this new-ish product presents the first example of a PCB with a tinge of blush. Renowned hardware tipster harukaze5719 broke from his normal delivery of very cold and macho tech on social media, and shared his discovery (https://twitter.com/harukaze5719/status/1668222350079426565) of Zephyr's GeForce RTX 3060 Ti compact ITX card.

International buyers will be disappointed to learn that the pink Ampere card is a China market exclusive, with the company only offering a limited number of products on JD.com (https://item.jd.com/10077813947740.html). VideoCardz notes that the card's specifications are not at all special, despite its interesting compact form factor and brightly toned cooling solution design. It is a non-overclocked model based on the older RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6 GPU variant with a standard 1750 MHz boost clock, 8 GB VRAM configuration, and a single 8-pin power connector.https://tpucdn.com/img/Da9qLe6OCXgaEsoE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Da9qLe6OCXgaEsoE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Smz9F9iWIOJM7pXA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Smz9F9iWIOJM7pXA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/kd5Ms5PheYSCMDoi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kd5Ms5PheYSCMDoi.jpg)

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(PR) Final Fantasy XVI Special Battle Demo Available Now
Final Fantasy XVI fans, great news: while Final Fantasy XVI (https://www.playstation.com/games/final-fantasy-xvi/) launches in just under two weeks, you'll be able to commence your journey to Valisthea tomorrow as the game's demo launches today (June 12). The demo will give PlayStation 5 players a taste of the game's vibrant world and fast-paced action combat with two lengthy sections showcasing what you can expect from FFXVI. The first is the game's opening prologue, approximately a two and half hour slice of gameplay giving players insight into Clive Rosfield's past and the events that set him on his present day journey. Save data from this portion can be carried over to the main game when it launches next week.

Completing the prologue then unlocks a special battle demo, approximately a two-hour, action-heavy segment. This features an infiltration of a fort at night, with Clive supported on his mission by his faithful wolf Torgal and Cidolfus Telamon. You'll encounter various enemies and epic bosses. While you won't be able to save your progress in this segment of the demo, it will let you test out the fuller range of combat options by way of numerous unlocked abilities and accessories. This can be replayed as many times as you'd like, giving players a head start on experiencing Clive's full-fledged action battles. Need a primer? Get an idea of what to expect here (https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/28/hands-on-with-final-fantasy-xvi-new-gameplay-details/).https://tpucdn.com/img/cH1zh5Dvne16Aa3w_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cH1zh5Dvne16Aa3w.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fnopRxsSpBQoVRHt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fnopRxsSpBQoVRHt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/tLEb8NL1YQGs1HMX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tLEb8NL1YQGs1HMX.jpg)
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Top US Crypto & Blockchain Investment Firm Heading to Britain
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a leading American venture capital firm is in the process of setting up its first international office (outside of its California base of operations) in the United Kingdom. One of their mission statements reads: "(we) invest in seed to venture to late-stage technology companies, across bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism." News sites have reported on Facebook and Twitter being notable "safe" prospects for a16z's team in the past. The company is hedging its bets on the UK government's fairly lax approach to crypto and blockchain regulation, following crackdowns on the cryptocurrency industry in the US. News outlets point to a notable case where the North American financial watchdog/regulator is suing the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, due to activities "placing investors' assets at significant risk." The new Andreessen Horowitz London office is marked for a late 2023 opening—Chris Dixon the head of crypto investing at a16z has written about his firm's decision (https://a16z.com/2023/06/11/expanding-uk/) to embrace a new market location: "While there is still work to be done, we believe that the UK is on the right path to becoming a leader in crypto regulation...The UK also has deep pools of talent, world-leading academic institutions, and a strong entrepreneurial culture."

He has also declared that the UK Prime Minister - Rishi Sunak - is very pleased about a16z setting up shop in the City of London (financial district). The UK leader's statement reads: "As we cement the UK's place as a science and tech superpower, we must embrace new innovations like Web3, powered by blockchain technology, which will enable start-ups to flourish here and grow the economy. That success is founded on having the right regulation and guardrails in place to protect consumers and foster innovation. While there's still work to do, I'm determined to unlock opportunities for this technology and turn the UK into the world's Web3 centre. That's why I am thrilled world-leading investor, Andreessen Horowitz, has decided to open their first international office in the UK - which is testament to our world-class universities and talent and our strong competitive business environment."https://tpucdn.com/img/osdaUP6itFaDfpi7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/osdaUP6itFaDfpi7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iRs0BAUx22cNreWu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iRs0BAUx22cNreWu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FeiQDxurda5wJ5bB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FeiQDxurda5wJ5bB.jpg)
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Introducing the CP132 - a PCIe 5.0 NVMe Sneakernet Solution specifically designed for large digital file transport and offline data backup, fitting any standard 5.25" optical drive bay of a computer case or rackmount. The CP132 enables businesses and professionals to physically transfer data with up to 4x U.2/U.3 NVMe SSD capacity at a whopping 128 Gbps transfer rate from one system or workstation to another. The CP132 is ideal for large-scale data backup or transfer in enterprises or video production studios, data transport between remote areas lacking network connectivity, or data migration between large data centers and clients.

The CP132 features a heavy-duty, fully-enclosed removable drive caddy that allows users to remove/install 4x U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs together for physically transporting large amounts of data between systems. To remove the drive caddy, simply rotate the center thumb screw to release the retractable mechanical handle and pull the handle to remove the drive caddy from the system. To reinstall the drive caddy quickly, just reverse the previous steps. The rugged, all-metal enclosed drive caddy securely protects the installed U.2/U.3 SSDs, preventing damage to the valuable SSDs and data during transportation.https://tpucdn.com/img/AESnGsvLKsLFcGBn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AESnGsvLKsLFcGBn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hJl3erInF5vL5Rqu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hJl3erInF5vL5Rqu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/O1KTqxMI6gOPkL9m_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/O1KTqxMI6gOPkL9m.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/an4SU9GgtEowCVBh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/an4SU9GgtEowCVBh.jpg)
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Reddit Communities Go Private in Protest Over Policy Adjustments
Thousands of dicussion communities on Reddit have now shut doors to public access—warning signs started to appear online over past weeks, with community leaders drumming up support for a protest against the social news site's policy changes, including a strategy to monetize access to a vast pool of user data. For example the highly popular r/hardware subreddit is now "a private community"—unregistered users are greeted with a succinct message on the front page: "This subreddit is temporarily closed in protest of Reddit killing third party apps, see /r/ModCoord and /r/Save3rdPartyApps for more information." News sites are reporting that close to a total of 3500 subreddits have joined the "blackout" effort. According to the BBC this includes "five of the 10 most popular communities on the site - r/gaming, r/aww, r/Music, r/todayilearned and r/pics - which each have memberships of more than 30 million people."

A group message was shared by a moderation collective last week: "On June 12th, many subreddits will be going dark to protest this policy. Some will return after 48 hours: others will go away permanently unless the issue is adequately addressed, since many moderators aren't able to put in the work they do with the poor tools available through the official app. This isn't something any of us do lightly: we do what we do because we love Reddit, and we truly believe this change will make it impossible to keep doing what we love." A moderator (speaking to the BBC anonymously) said that the protest will be effective due to "strength in numbers," which will presumably grab the attention of Reddit's executive team.https://tpucdn.com/img/xK32yimow68AWlbt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xK32yimow68AWlbt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/TTrRTs8i5srMN8P9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TTrRTs8i5srMN8P9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MYGs4Oiy08EmH0cu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MYGs4Oiy08EmH0cu.jpg)

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(PR) Samsung Launches the $2,200 Odyssey OLED G9 with DQHD Resolution
Samsung Electronics today announced the global launch of the Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor (G95SC model), which has been enhanced with next-level AI upscaling technology. Building on the success of last year's Odyssey OLED G8 (G85SB), the new monitor joins the lineup to open a new era of OLED gaming. "Last year, Samsung addressed the demands and expectations of even the most experienced gamers with the launch of the Odyssey OLED G8," said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. "With the introduction of the Odyssey OLED G9, equipped with unrivaled picture quality, we are excited to offer our customers these powerful gaming monitors and raise the bar for OLED gaming."

Measuring 49 inches in size with a 1800R curvature, the Odyssey OLED G9 is the first OLED monitor to offer Dual Quad High Definition (DQHD; 5,120 x 1,440) resolution with a 32:9 ratio. The large and wide screen ratio enable users to lose themselves in super-ultrawide vistas—equivalent to two QHD screens side by side. At the same time, its rapid 0.03 ms gray-to-gray (GtG) response time and 240 Hz refresh rate offer players a competitive edge.https://tpucdn.com/img/T7quCME6fM2YFf0D_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/T7quCME6fM2YFf0D.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/oKW7qCFB1ayqdmbp_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oKW7qCFB1ayqdmbp.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/artlQx1jcyvB51Ka_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/artlQx1jcyvB51Ka.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/pVJ3dI91zaZZ9jEk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pVJ3dI91zaZZ9jEk.jpg)
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Abit Unveils AB-B760ITX Socket LGA1700 Motherboard
Abit unveiled the AB-B760ITX, a DIY retail segment Mini-ITX motherboard based on Intel Socket LGA1700, and B760 chipset. The board comes in two variants based on PCB color—black and white. It uses a conventional power input configuration of 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS, with a 10-phase VRM conditioning it for the processor. The LGA1700 processor is wired to two DDR4 memory slots for up to 64 GB of dual-channel DDR4-4000 memory; and an M.2 NVMe Gen 4 slot. The main PCIe interface is PCI_Express 5.0 x16. Connectivity includes 6-channel HD audio, Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2 WLAN, 2.5 GbE wired LAN, and four USB 3.2 ports. Display outputs include a pair of HDMI and one DisplayPort. Besides the M.2 slot, you get four SATA 6 Gbps ports. Abit is pricing these boards at RMB ¥599 (USD $84).

If it feels like you've seen a ghost, it's because Abit withdrew from the DIY PC component space around 2012, after fulfilling its support obligations for the last of its products shipped in 2008. Since then, the brand has been held by Universal Scientific Industrial, a mainland Chinese company that took it over from the original Taiwan-based Abit Computer.https://tpucdn.com/img/9j5GHNzCDzDFPiqS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9j5GHNzCDzDFPiqS.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/EdV8jBZ29CU4sZpD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EdV8jBZ29CU4sZpD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3FupoPB4Bw7B59KE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3FupoPB4Bw7B59KE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZbdekYQPsQjSIUuE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZbdekYQPsQjSIUuE.jpg)

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(PR) Obsidian Entertainment Debuts Avowed Gameplay During Xbox Showcase
We at Obsidian Entertainment (https://www.obsidian.net/games) know players have been anticipating an updated look at Avowed (https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/avowed/9nhrdqvfpq34) and we're excited to show off what we've been working on with a first-ever gameplay trailer today at Xbox Games Showcase 2023. Expanding the universe that we created for the original Pillars of Eternity games, Avowed brings a new perspective, a new way to fight, and a new land to explore in the world of Eora. The Pillars games are near and dear to us and we can't wait to share Avowed with everyone next year.

In Avowed, you'll explore the Living Lands, a plagued, wild island set in the world of Eora. The Living Lands are full of mysteries and secrets, danger and adventure, and choice and consequences. Unique to the world of Eora, the Living Lands is home to bustling port towns and rolling hills adorned with weird and fantastical plant life. Every part of the Living Lands is home to its own ecosystem. Around every corner there are creatures, sentient mushrooms, or tribes of lizard-like Xaurips looking to make you their next meal…https://tpucdn.com/img/FuiNG5EaEi3KZh3V_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FuiNG5EaEi3KZh3V.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7O7MIBj5yEYXf10F_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7O7MIBj5yEYXf10F.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5YnCC7WBo9saZWJk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5YnCC7WBo9saZWJk.jpg)
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Sapphire Readies Third Variant of Radeon RX 6750 XT GPU
AMD's RDNA3 Navi 32 GPU (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/amd-navi-32.g1000) is reportedly in the works (https://www.techpowerup.com/308142/more-radeon-rx-7000-series-graphics-cards-spotted-in-rocm-5-6), but PC hardware enthusiasts are getting frustrated with the lack of announcements in regards to Team Red's supposed mid-to-high level "Radeon RX 7700 & 7800 series" card offerings. Current generation options are only available in the form of pricey flagship models - RX 7900 XT and XTX, as well as the recently released lower end RX 7600 (https://www.techpowerup.com/309215/amd-confirms-rx-7600-reference-cards-in-retail-will-not-have-power-connector-flaw), with nothing classed as brand new appearing in the middle ground. Notable AMD board partner Sapphire Technology is also getting impatient with this situation and has decided to dip back into RDNA2—technology news site ITHome (https://www.ithome.com/0/698/784.htm) has discovered that the company is releasing another Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB GDDR6 card. This third variant follows previously issued NITRO+ (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/sapphire-nitro-rx-6750-xt.b9636) and Pulse models.

Sources have indicated that this new model is called the "Overseas Edition," so it is possible that it will be getting international distribution. Sapphire's custom card has not hit the South East Asia market yet, and the company has not created (at the time of writing) an entry for it on their website or product catalog. ITHome reckons that the Radeon RX 6750 XT Overseas Edition will likely get a retail release to coincide with this week's 618 shopping festival (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/618_shopping_day). The card seems to offer a marginal performance advantage (0.9% factory set overclock) over AMD's reference specs—with a 2623 MHz boost clock. It shares the same features as its NITRO+ sibling—namely a Dual BIOS switch and two power connectors.https://tpucdn.com/img/pSTQxR4oFmkV3mlk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pSTQxR4oFmkV3mlk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/F2II1vXAF9jHLGiF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/F2II1vXAF9jHLGiF.jpg)

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