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CD Projekt Red outlined some of its ambitions for Cyberpunk 2077's upcoming Phantom Liberty expansion at Gamescom Opening Night Live, but there was a bit of confusion within the audience regarding how new feature sets will pan out alongside the release of Update 2.0 (for the base game). The free batch of improvements and content is scheduled to arrive just before the launch of Phantom Liberty on September 26, across PC and modern consoles. The Polish video game developer has sought to clarify these details with the publication of new information. They recommend that you: "check out this handy infographic (see below) about the main features coming to Cyberpunk 2077 together with the Phantom Liberty expansion—and the ones that will be added to the game in the free Update 2.0!"

The Gamescom Phantom Liberty presentation included a preview of a revised police behavior system (https://www.cyberpunk.net/en/news/48766/whats-coming-in-update-2-0-revamped-police), but this appears to count as an improvement bundled with Update 2.0: "Take a look at one of the new features coming to Cyberpunk 2077 in the free Update 2.0 for the base game, which will be available on current-gen consoles and PCs: a revamped Police system! We rebuilt the system on clear, simple rules: criminal activity is punished, runners are chased and cyberpsychos are flatlined, no questions asked. All features in the system are designed to support clarity and the simple but expanded prevention loop." CDPR's infographic lists a new location as well as additional storylines, characters/enemies, quests, weapons and enemies being reserved for their ($29.99 RRP) DLC campaign.https://tpucdn.com/img/jMQgSFo679rfOheq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jMQgSFo679rfOheq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5kLFAlXeXVsKG1qG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5kLFAlXeXVsKG1qG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2EDtCujP84BhlmQc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2EDtCujP84BhlmQc.jpg)
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(PR) IBM Introduces Watsonx, an Innovative AI Solution Tailored to Business
IBM has formally introduced watsonx (https://www.ibm.com/watsonx), the company's next generation enterprise-focused artificial intelligence and data platform. Global business leaders remain unclear about the real, transformative power of AI and how to leverage it. The campaign is designed to define and differentiate watsonx as a force multiplier that can accelerate impact for global business leaders as they look to apply AI solutions in new and innovative ways.

The two distinct spots feature a fast-paced, multi-media technique that aims to provide inspiration and guidance around the value proposition of watsonx, while underscoring the need to identify the right AI that will empower businesses to advance objectives and accelerate workloads. These concepts come to life through potential use cases that spotlight the importance of applying AI that is trusted, targeted, and built on the best open technology available.https://tpucdn.com/img/w5we8ZokFDMYmpFG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/w5we8ZokFDMYmpFG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PvnCo7nMj4ihC5eH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PvnCo7nMj4ihC5eH.jpg)
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Noctua NH-U12A Mounting Kit Updated with LGA-1851 Socket Support
The latest retail batch of Noctua's NH-U12A (https://noctua.at/en/nh-u12a/specification) single-tower CPU coolers has been photographed sporting updated packaging and containing a new set of mounting brackets. Japan's Akiba PC Watch (https://akiba-pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/news/1527992.html) reported on new stock of Noctua's popular (and well reviewed (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/noctua-nh-u12a/9.html)) NH-U12A cooler sitting on shelves at Tsukumo Computer's flagship store in Akihabara, Tokyo. Their article pinpointed Socket LGA-1851 compatibility listed on the revised retail box, and documented within new installation instruction steps. They noted that: "according to the manual, the mounting bar and spacer for fixing the CPU cooler are shared with the existing LGA-1700 (kit)."

Noctua has not updated its NH-U12A product page or compatibility centre pages with these revisions, but Tom's Hardware (https://www.tomshardware.com/news/noctua-nh-u12a-cooler-package-boasts-of-lga1851-compatibility) did pick up on the NH-D15's overhauled entry (https://noctua.at/en/products/cpu-cooler-retail/nh-d15/specification): "now listed as having SecuFirm2 mounts compatible with Intel LGA-1851." The Austrian computer hardware manufacturer seems to pride itself on its preparedness well in advance of a forthcoming new CPU range—Akiba PC Watch cheekily observed: "it is currently unknown when CPUs and motherboards compatible with LGA-1851 will be released." Intel's 15th Gen Arrow Lake S is presumably the main candidate lined up to adopt LGA-1851—technical specifications (https://www.techpowerup.com/311334/intels-upcoming-lga-1851-socket-detailed) were uncovered back in June time.https://tpucdn.com/img/cDPS1zlQGleEzGm2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cDPS1zlQGleEzGm2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/15vO8DP31amm0n9C_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/15vO8DP31amm0n9C.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bz6Fa9r0mFQQVkWL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bz6Fa9r0mFQQVkWL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Exl0eo5ndsDvZOP0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Exl0eo5ndsDvZOP0.jpg)

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(PR) Xbox Series S 1 TB Carbon Black Model Out Now
September is shaping up to be one of the hottest months of the year for Xbox players, with a ton of new releases, including some of the year's most anticipated games, several of which will be available with Game Pass on day one (Starfield, Lies of P, Payday 3 - just to name a few). Plus, with the release of the 1 TB Xbox Series S in Carbon Black on September 1 and Xbox Game Pass Core launching on September 14 you will have even more options on what to play and where to play it.

Xbox Series S - 1 TB
With the release of so many new games this month, it's a great time to join Xbox or upgrade your console, so you can enjoy games that only run on Xbox Series X|S and PC like Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and more. Plus, September 1 marks the release of the new Xbox Series S - 1 TB (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/Xbox-Series-S-1TB-Black/8zcbgtt29h9c), which was announced earlier this year at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 (https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/06/11/xbox-series-s-1tb-black/). This console features the same next-gen speed and performance of our 512 GB Series S, now with double the storage so you can download even more of your favorite games to your console where they'll be ready to play when you are. Xbox is always exploring ways to use less new materials and reduce waste - our new 1 TB Series S incorporates Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) resins, mirroring the practice established in 2021 with our white Series S in a new color. The bold Carbon Black color is the same sleek, modern matte finish as Xbox Series X and the Xbox Wireless Controller. Make the most of every gaming minute with features like Quick Resume, lightning-fast load times, and support for gameplay of up to 120 FPS.https://tpucdn.com/img/Y69NMuZLhc79wMGW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Y69NMuZLhc79wMGW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Dbs4RcF3tGBNayAq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Dbs4RcF3tGBNayAq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QPFel5e6r6q45wrX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QPFel5e6r6q45wrX.jpg)
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HWMonitor v1.52 Ready for Intel Raptor Lake Refresh SKUs
The latest version (1.52) of the HWMonitor application (https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html) is prepared in advance for a wide variety of incoming PC hardware products—most notably Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh desktop processors. The release notes mention specific SKUs including: Core i5-14600K/KF (14 cores), i7-14700K/KF (20 cores) and i9-14900K/KF (24 cores)—these CPUs have emerged across a number of recent leaks (https://www.techpowerup.com/312880/intel-14th-gen-raptor-lake-refresh-k-series-cpus-listed-by-retailer). We expect Team Blue to present these models, in an official capacity, to the world at their Innovation 2023 event (starting September 19).

Non-specific Core 3,5 & 7, plus Core Ultra 5, 7 & 9 series CPUs are also mentioned in the patch notes, pointing to a mixed bag of (i.e very confusing) (https://www.techpowerup.com/310432/intel-china-confirms-raptor-lake-refresh-incoming-tries-to-explain-core-branding) 14th Generation products comprised of Raptor Lake Refresh (possibly mobile variants) as well as Meteor Lake ranges lined up for "preliminary" support within HWMonitor v1.52. AMD's already announced (https://www.techpowerup.com/312785/amd-unveils-radeon-rx-7800-xt-and-rx-7700-xt-graphics-cards) Radeon (Navi 32) RX 7800 XT (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-7800-xt.c3839) and RX 7700 XT (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-7700-xt.c3911) GPUs have also been added to the app's compatibility roster.https://tpucdn.com/img/vcYerNtXRLoW6heu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vcYerNtXRLoW6heu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/StOdTe1J86DeF3fD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/StOdTe1J86DeF3fD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xFZgzgkBD0Ttq1ch_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xFZgzgkBD0Ttq1ch.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MXYaXGadxCOXu11N_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MXYaXGadxCOXu11N.jpg)

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(PR) Kaleidescape Launches "Terra Prime" Movie Server Product Line
Kaleidescape (https://www.kaleidescape.com/systems/movie-players-servers/), maker of the ultimate movie platform, has announced the availability of its new Terra Prime movie server product line. Terra Prime features an all-new board design with faster processing power and faster network - the only dedicated movie server with 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet. The new servers are available with either high-capacity hard drives or fast solid-state drives. "Kaleidescape's new Terra Prime movie servers support lightning-fast movie downloads and can serve more Kaleidescape high-bitrate 4K movies concurrently to multiple screens," said Tayloe Stansbury, Kaleidescape chairman & CEO.

Kaleidescape Terra Prime SSD Movie Servers
Terra Prime SSD (https://www.kaleidescape.com/terra-prime-solid-state-movie-server/) movie servers are the fastest and quietest movie servers available, ideal for yachts and large installations. Terra Prime SSD downloads Kaleidescape high-bitrate 4K movies in as little as four minutes and serves up to 25 simultaneous playback zones. Terra Prime SSD 31 TB stores approximately 500 Kaleidescape high-bitrate 4K movies and the 8 TB model stores roughly 125 Kaleidescape high-bitrate 4K movies.https://tpucdn.com/img/KZKnzg11YL3Cw1Oz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KZKnzg11YL3Cw1Oz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/U4LdDVNl0QlyO7KU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/U4LdDVNl0QlyO7KU.jpg)
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The Republic of Gamers (ROG) department at ASUS started to tease its lineup of official Evangelion tie-in products in late July (https://www.techpowerup.com/311508/asus-readies-evangelion-themed-rog-product-line), with a ROG Strix customized NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-4090.c3889) card attracting some attention thanks to its very prominent red and black aesthetic. The marketing spiel (https://www.techpowerup.com/311587/asus-republic-of-gamers-announces-new-evangelion-collaboration) revealed that: "the EVA Editions of the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 come equipped with a myriad of performance-enhancing ASUS features, such as Axial-tech fans with reverse rotation and 0 dB technology, an exclusive vapor chamber design, top-shelf power delivery and a sleek metal exoskeleton for maximized rigidity. The expertly engineered fan shroud and right-hand side of the card now sport an EVA-02 color theme, and Asuka art takes over the backplate."

The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 OC EVA-02 Edition was shown off at last month's Gamescom trade fair (https://rog.asus.com/microsite/gamescom/) in Germany, but PC hardware enthusiasts in China will be getting first dibs on retail units. As reported by ITHome and VideoCardz, units can be pre-ordered via JD.com (https://item.jd.com/100062636289.html), with shipments starting tomorrow (September 5). The special edition livery and pack of themed accessories will set you back 17,999 RMB (~$2475) in the region. ASUS ROG has not revealed pricing for Western territories.https://tpucdn.com/img/sNb7VbtYCr2KF64q_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sNb7VbtYCr2KF64q.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ciWp7MJC0FxPJIeu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ciWp7MJC0FxPJIeu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4LBTWVM8MOMGy4hd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4LBTWVM8MOMGy4hd.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MmETfLEjdEjeiGVJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MmETfLEjdEjeiGVJ.jpg)

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Arm Prepares for IPO: Apple, NVIDIA, Intel, and Samsung are Strategic Partners
Arm's impending IPO, valued between $60 billion and $70 billion, has reportedly garnered substantial backing from industry giants such as Apple, NVIDIA, Intel, and Samsung, as per sources cited in a Bloomberg report. This much-anticipated public offering serves as a litmus test for investor interest in new chip-related stocks and could reshape the tech industry landscape. While the information remains unofficial, it underscores the significant support Arm has received from major licensees, including Apple, AMD, Cadence, Intel, Google, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Synopsys, with each potentially contributing between $25 million and $100 million, a testament to their confidence in Arm's future prospects. Originally, SoftBank aimed to raise $8 billion to $10 billion through the IPO, but a strategic shift to retain a larger Arm stake revised the target to $5 billion to $7 billion.

This IPO's success holds paramount importance for SoftBank and its CEO, Masayoshi Son, particularly following the Vision Fund's substantial $30 billion loss in the previous fiscal year. Masayoshi Son is reportedly committed to maintaining significant control over Arm, planning to release no more than 10% of the company's shares during this initial phase, aligning with SoftBank's recent acquisition of the Vision Fund's Arm stake and reinforcing their belief in Arm's long-term potential. Arm has enlisted renowned global financial institutions such as Barclays, Goldman Sachs Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Mizuho Financial Group to prepare for the IPO, highlighting the widespread interest in the offering and the anticipated benefits for these financial institutions.https://tpucdn.com/img/IsJokBtLOsvWoJXj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IsJokBtLOsvWoJXj.jpg)

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(PR) Bandai Namco Hails "Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon" Critical Acclaim
After 10 years, we return to fight once more. This is where your souls belongs. The reviews are in. Armored Core (https://playarmoredcore.com/) is back. Ready to take Rubicon by storm? Suit up, Ravens. Success in Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon comes from tinkering with highly customizable mech builds, a signature feature of the series, and learning the right strategies and techniques such as staggering enemies with the right weapons, combining ranged and melee attacks, and taking every advantage in battle.

A new action game based on the concept of the Armored Core series that uses the knowledge gained from FromSoftware's recent action game development. Combining FromSoftware's longstanding expertise in mech games with their signature action gameplay, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon brings a brand-new action experience to the series.https://tpucdn.com/img/Ebm70JRFtCgkPQYy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Ebm70JRFtCgkPQYy.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/AJ5tYSw0bgQpJXIv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AJ5tYSw0bgQpJXIv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/i8aXYW5JUN3OFZE3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/i8aXYW5JUN3OFZE3.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WlLlGWn40dlhp5Dd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WlLlGWn40dlhp5Dd.jpg)
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AMD Ryzen 8000 "Strix Point" APU Leak Points to 16 RDNA 3.5 CUs
PerformanceDatabases has uncovered details relating to an alleged engineering sample of AMD's Ryzen 8000 "Strix Point" APU—likely insider sourced CPU-Z screengrabs from early last month revealed that the upcoming Zen 5-based laptop chip (in their words (https://performancedatabases.com/Content/Leak/Details/2023-08-10/Content.php)): "is built on a 4 nm Process and features the Big.Little CPU architecture with 4 Performance Cores and 8 Efficiency Cores. Both the P and E-Cores support hyper-threading. On the P-Core and E-Core, the L1 Data cache is 48 KB, while the L1 instruction cache is 32 KB. Each P Core boasts 1 MB of cache, and with E-Cores, it looks like there are 4 in a group, sharing 1 MB of L2 Cache. This setup is quite similar to Intel's design. Keep in mind, it's still in the engineering sample (ES) stage, so there's more to come. We'll keep you posted on any further updates!"

Another "AMD Strix - Internal GPU" example emerged late last week (https://performancedatabases.com/Content/Leak/Details/2023-09-01/Content.php), this time in the form of a leaked HWInfo64 screen grab with some information completely covered up—the visible parts seems to point to this "Strix Point" APU featuring a core configuration as seen in the earlier leak, along with 1024 unified shaders. We can presume that the sampled Zen 5-based mobile APU possessing 16 RDNA 3.5 compute units (16 × 64 = 1024). Other details include a 45 W TDP rating, and the socket type being FP8 (as utilized by current Ryzen 7040U and 7040H(S) mobile SoCs). The 512 MB GDDR6 memory configuration is very likely an error—according to HWInfo64, the tested system was fitted with 32 GB of LPDDR5 memory. "Strix Point" looks to be the logical successor (in 2024) to AMD's current "Phoenix" lineup of mobile processors, as featured in gaming handhelds and laptops. PC hardware enthusiasts are expressing excitement about the upcoming APU series wielding impressive iGPU performance, with the potential to rival modern discrete mobile solutions.https://tpucdn.com/img/L8L0NahRkJ919Giq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/L8L0NahRkJ919Giq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/EuFcQwn1DTyp2CgC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EuFcQwn1DTyp2CgC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FNMhK8gjz2LGO8cH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FNMhK8gjz2LGO8cH.jpg)

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(PR) Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition Early Access Perks Revealed
Players who pre-order the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition (https://www.mortalkombat.com/en-us/purchase) will get Playable Character Shang Tsung and have 5-day early access to the game beginning Sept. 14, 2023. Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition will be playable on September 14th at 10am PDT / 12pm CDT / 1pm EDT. Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!

Mortal Kombat 1 is a brand-new title in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise that has sold more than 80 million units since its debut over 30 years ago (https://www.techpowerup.com/311965/mortal-kombat-1-out-next-month-series-history-explored). Developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, the upcoming game will introduce a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe that has been created by the Fire God Liu Kang, featuring reimagined versions of iconic characters as they've never been seen before. Mortal Kombat 1 is scheduled to release on Sept. 19, 2023, for PlayStation 5 (PS5 ), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.https://tpucdn.com/img/B3nkEujafIr8eGfQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/B3nkEujafIr8eGfQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2N3AnqF4aC9kvnaH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2N3AnqF4aC9kvnaH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/v2xgTQr49fomUvao_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/v2xgTQr49fomUvao.jpg)
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ASUS NUC Product Lineup is Official
The North American branch of ASUS has unveiled its NUC product lineup—this announcement arrives only a month and a half after making an agreement with Intel (https://www.techpowerup.com/311390/intel-and-asus-agree-to-term-sheet-to-take-intel-nuc-systems-product-line-forward) to transfer rights for the sales and manufacturing of NUC products to their Business Unit (NUC BU). Their X account tweeted out late last week: "Exciting News! ???? Starting September 1st, NUC becomes a proud member of the ASUS product lineup, setting off on an exhilarating journey ahead ???? Delve into NUC product specifics on the official ASUS website (https://www.asus.com/content/nuc-overview/)."

ASUS seems to have absorbed the current crop of 10th to 13th NUC series systems into its portfolio, although the emphasis appears to be placed on Raptor Lake-based units. Other news outlets (https://videocardz.com/newz/intel-nuc-series-now-officially-part-of-asus) anticipate that ASUS NUC 13 Extreme products (minus ROG livery) could hit the market soon. The ASUS marketing blurb outlines their ambitions going forward: "NUC-Powerful experiences in small packages. NUC-rhymes with luck-is the Next Unit of Computing that delivers incredible performance, rich l/O, high-end graphics capabilities, and sleek designs for everyone and every situation, including gaming and business." ASUS NUC BU will likely adopt upcoming Raptor Lake Refresh and Meteor Lake CPUs.https://tpucdn.com/img/HmmSFu4QXfP82eua_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HmmSFu4QXfP82eua.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bvszImIi3P1nJzjW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bvszImIi3P1nJzjW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9Bah40ixpjz3WQZP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9Bah40ixpjz3WQZP.jpg)

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At PAX West, Paradox Interactive (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/media/press-releases/press-release/paradox-interactive-announces-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-is-back-in-development-by-the-chinese-room) revealed that The Chinese Room (https://www.thechineseroom.co.uk/) (a subsidiary of Sumo Digital) has taken over development of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2/about). The publisher's key note announcement stated that the British studio: "brings their award-winning storytelling to Bloodlines 2, creating a high-quality Vampire: The Masquerade action RPG by talented developers with triple-A experience. Fans eager to sink their teeth into Bloodlines 2 can look forward to the gameplay reveal in January 2024 and its launch in Fall 2024." The original team at Hardsuit Labs was relieved of all development duties back in early 2021, following a year of key staff dismissals. Worried fans were offered the chanced to receive pre-order refunds (https://www.techpowerup.com/309780/paradox-posts-new-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-screenshots-explains-pre-order-refund-process) a few months ago, with Paradox uploading a small batch of alpha screenshots, but not yet unveiling the new dev team.

Industry watchers have noticed that The Chinese Room has undertaken a large recruitment drive lately, so the ambition seems to be there to get into AAA game development leagues, despite a track history of producing critically acclaimed indie hits such as Dear Esther and Everybody's Gone to the Rapture. Ed Daly, Studio Director stated: "Vampire: The Masquerade holds a special place in our hearts. The story world's dark setting filled with intricate narratives built on top of modern society perfectly fits our studio's catalog...Bloodlines 2 is our most ambitious project to date. Fans of the franchise have been eagerly awaiting this game, and we are up to the challenge. We are bringing more than 15 years of award-winning (BAFTA & TIGA) experience to the project, creating a game that honors the legacy of its predecessor while bringing its gameplay to the modern era."https://tpucdn.com/img/K7HBMk8HyyrfeWe9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/K7HBMk8HyyrfeWe9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/lc8LUc2Dq94hlSnd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lc8LUc2Dq94hlSnd.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dSeDQJvN6R4U7aIa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dSeDQJvN6R4U7aIa.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/DnwCgNLmTH6z6VWw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DnwCgNLmTH6z6VWw.jpg)
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SAPPHIRE Technology announces the latest SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and Radeon RX 7700 XT graphics cards, built on the groundbreaking AMD RDNA 3 architecture offering superb performance designed for gamers and creators. These cards are encased in a stunning white shroud with delicate design accents, built with durable components and engineered with effective cooling solutions for a dynamic gaming experience.

A new PURE experience
Kick off the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and Radeon RX 7700 XT graphics card experience with the brand-new, white shrouded, sleek SAPPHIRE PURE lineup! The SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT graphics card headlines with 60 Compute Units and 3840 stream processors with a Boost Clock of up to 2475 MHz and a Game Clock of up to 2169 MHz. It also offers 16 GB of high-speed GDDR6 memory clocked at 19.5 Gbps with 64 MB of second generation AMD Infinity Cache technology. The SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT graphics card features a GPU with 54 Compute Units and 3456 stream processors, a Boost Clock of up to 2584 MHz and a Game Clock of up to 2226 MHz. Enjoy breakthrough performance on the SAPPHIRE PURE AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT with 12 GB of GDDR6 high-speed memory clocked at up to 18 Gbps with 48 MB of Infinity Cache technology. The graphics card has support for up to 4 output ports including 2x HDMI 2.1 and 2x DisplayPort 2.1 ports with DSC outputs to support the latest monitors on the market.https://tpucdn.com/img/Kv0nTIRg21Rtt8TV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Kv0nTIRg21Rtt8TV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PxhchQx6kGdHW66W_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PxhchQx6kGdHW66W.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/701JBV3BlZ8N5DmQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/701JBV3BlZ8N5DmQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/05sLmqODdj8ieFLl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/05sLmqODdj8ieFLl.jpg)
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(PR) MediaTek Successfully Develops First Chip Using TSMC's 3 nm Process, Set for Volume Production in 2024
MediaTek and TSMC today announced that MediaTek has successfully developed its first chip using TSMC's leading-edge 3 nm technology, taping out MediaTek's flagship Dimensity system-on-chip (SoC) with volume production expected next year. This marks a significant milestone in the long-standing strategic partnership between MediaTek and TSMC, with both companies taking full advantage of their strengths in chip design and manufacturing to jointly create flagship SoCs with high performance and low power features, empowering global end devices.

"We are committed to our vision of using the world's most advanced technology to create cutting edge products that improve our lives in meaningful ways," said Joe Chen, President of MediaTek. "TSMC's consistent and high-quality manufacturing capabilities enable MediaTek to fully demonstrate its superior design in flagship chipsets, offering the highest performance and quality solutions to our global customers and enhancing the user experience in the flagship market."https://tpucdn.com/img/xmfF5FIsx8iZLNdx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xmfF5FIsx8iZLNdx.jpg)
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Intel's Meteor Lake CPU Breaks Ground with On-Package LPDDR5X Memory Integration
During a recent demonstration, Intel showcased its cutting-edge packaging technologies, EMIB (embedded multi-die interconnect bridge) and Foveros, unveiling the highly-anticipated Meteor Lake processor with integrated LPDDR5X memory. This move appears to align with Apple's successful integration of LPDDR memory into its M1 and M2 chip packages. At the heart of Intel's presentation was the quad-tile Meteor Lake CPU, leveraging Foveros packaging for its chiplets and boasting 16 GB of Samsung's LPDDR5X-7500 memory. Although the specific CPU configuration remains undisclosed, the 16 GB of integrated memory delivers a remarkable peak bandwidth of 120 GB/s, outperforming traditional memory subsystems using DDR5-5200 or LPDDR5-6400.

Nevertheless, this approach comes with trade-offs, such as the potential for system-wide failure if a memory chip malfunctions, limited upgradeability in soldered-down configurations, and the need for more advanced cooling solutions to manage CPU and memory heat. While Apple pioneered on-package LPDDR memory integration in client CPUs, Intel has a history of using package-on-package DRAM with its Atom-branded CPUs for tablets and ultrathin laptops. While this approach simplifies manufacturing, enabling slimmer notebook designs, it curtails configuration flexibility. We are yet to see if big laptop makers such as Dell, HP, and Asus, take on this design in the coming months.https://tpucdn.com/img/j478E24p0HQ4AFBd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/j478E24p0HQ4AFBd.jpg)

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(PR) Thermaltake Reveals Matcha Green Lineup: Ceres 300 TG ARGB Mid Tower Chassis & ARGENT E700 Real Leather Gaming Chair
Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for Case, Power, Cooling, Gaming peripherals, and enthusiast Memory solutions, is delighted to launch the Ceres 300 TG ARGB Matcha Green Mid Tower Chassis and the ARGENT E700 Real Leather Gaming Chair Matcha Green. After first releasing The Tower 200 Matcha Green Mini Chassis and gaining positive reviews, Thermaltake plans to announce more products in Matcha Green, allowing users to immerse this vital and elegant color with a complete lineup. Now including the worldwide availability of the Ceres 300 Matcha Green and the ARGENT E700 Matcha Green. More good news, the TH280 V2 ARGB Sync All-In-One Liquid Cooler - Matcha Green Edition is coming soon. Let's light up entertainment and work spaces with these stylish Matcha Green collections!https://tpucdn.com/img/m50eZtuc1JM8yqYN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/m50eZtuc1JM8yqYN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1grGFkJWZeokZ5jC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1grGFkJWZeokZ5jC.jpg)
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(PR) Cooler Master Raises the Bar with the Q300L V2 mATX Case
Innovative Design Elevates Space Efficiency and Thermal Performance in the Compact, Updated Q300L V2 Cooler Master takes things up a few notches from the original MasterBox Q300L mATX case with the launch of the all-new Q300L V2 to bring out the full potential of the mATX form factor. An ongoing commitment to mATX, the innovations on the Q300L V2 are about bringing out efficiencies and delivering superior thermal performance without compromise to space and aesthetics.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cooler Master, a global leader in PC components, has launched the Q300L V2 - a revitalized and rejuvenated successor to the original MasterBox Q300L. Taking each feature of its predecessor to new heights, the Q300L V2 boldly redefines the capabilities and performance of mATX cases.https://tpucdn.com/img/KxNqRjWnmiEpBOMn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KxNqRjWnmiEpBOMn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3poUTCFujIoL4uTl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3poUTCFujIoL4uTl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hx70iJxtl0NQZDYZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hx70iJxtl0NQZDYZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/yROgHW1KCqivy7LO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yROgHW1KCqivy7LO.jpg)
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(PR) Baseus Rolls Out the World-First Charging Station with LED Display
Baseus Technology, the leading global consumer electronics brand, launched the PowerCombo Tower Series Power Strip 35 W, an unprecedented charging station on the market with a digital LED display illustrating real-time safety and charging status. The LED display shows the load status, digital protection, and grounded indicators. Its overall design makes it perfect for workspaces, gaming setups, and meeting rooms.

10-in-1 Charging Station in Vertical Space-Saving Design
The Baseus PowerCombo Tower Power Strip 35 W can charge and power up to 10 devices with 6 AC outlets, 2 USB-C ports, and 2 USB-A ports. It comes in a futuristic and space-saving design, like the 6 AC outlets on each side that are more than enough to power an entire desktop ecosystem.https://tpucdn.com/img/7bOL1LoWwqRBE7Zn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7bOL1LoWwqRBE7Zn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9dGXDuoixzAyoxS2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9dGXDuoixzAyoxS2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KhDIOQQenjCG1HD9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KhDIOQQenjCG1HD9.jpg)
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(PR) Chants of Sennaar Out Now on PC & Consoles
Focus Entertainment and indie studio Rundisc are extremely happy to release Chants of Sennaar (https://www.focus-entmt.com/en/games/chants-of-sennaar), the mesmerizing puzzle adventure game where you decipher glyphs to unravel the mysteries of forgotten languages. Out on PC (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1931770/Chants_of_Sennaar/), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, a free demo is available on all platforms. Watch the Launch Trailer (below) and start your journey as a daring interpreter now!

Unveil mysteries behind the fragments of the past
Divided since the dawn of time, the Peoples of the Tower no longer speak to each other. But it is said that one day, a Traveler will find the wisdom to break down the walls and restore the Balance. Explore and discover a fascinating world where men have forgotten their past; a colorful and poetic setting inspired by the myth of Babel and visually drawing from European comic artists and a miscellany of architectural styles. Travel the endless steps of a prodigious labyrinth, uncover an ominous truth and unveil the mysteries of this captivating universe where ancient languages are both the lock and the key.https://tpucdn.com/img/SwpJiCD8dqtEDX6b_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SwpJiCD8dqtEDX6b.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vRgNaxCybZElA3UM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vRgNaxCybZElA3UM.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qER1bWjqzbfT9C1c_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qER1bWjqzbfT9C1c.jpg)
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Hello Everyone! First up, thank you all for all the feedback following the announcement of House Ecaz. We're very happy with how the faction is coming together and we can't wait to hear your thoughts on Arrakis' newest arrival when the game launches out of Early Access later this month, which conveniently leads us to our next announcement...

We are very proud to share that Dune: Spice Wars launches out of Early Access and into 1.0 on the 14th of September! With release now within spitting distance, we thought it would be a good time to address some of the burning questions we've been getting of late and give some details on what to expect from this major milestone in D:SW's development! So read on for the official Dune: Spice Wars 1.0 F.A.Q...https://tpucdn.com/img/SlWqJDssSuISVpzR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SlWqJDssSuISVpzR.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3gM5pepxUQToVsLf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3gM5pepxUQToVsLf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fcRET5ZeST6HAzHy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fcRET5ZeST6HAzHy.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rSGNvant4uo0y07V_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rSGNvant4uo0y07V.jpg)
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ASML's First Pilot Tool for Next-gen Products to be Delivered in 2023
ASML's CEO, Peter Wennink, has announced that his team will be shipping out the first pilot tool (a high-NA EUV system) in its next product line before the end of this year. Reuters reports that supply chain problems have caused hold-ups along the way, but the Dutch multinational corporation is confident in delivering its next-gen opening salvo—these high numerical aperture EUV machines are large enough to warrant transportation via truck, and their per unit cost is over €300 million (~$322 million). The most demanding of chipmakers will be snapping up ASML's behemoth apparatuses in order to produce improved (i.e. smaller) chips over the next ten years.

Wennink spoke to Reuters at an industry event (that took place in Eindhoven): "A few suppliers had some difficulties in actually ramping up and also giving us the right level of technological quality, so that led to some delay. But in fact the first shipment is still this year." The CEO expects to see a growth in revenue thanks to burgeoning interest in AI-oriented silicon—new manufacturing facilities in Arizona and Taiwan are primed to adopt high-NA EUV machines in 2024. Key clients will be experimenting with these new machines (EXE:5200), before a full push into commercial production—logic chip makers have demanded that they get priority access over memory manufacturers. Intel has made declarations, in the recent past, that its foundries are first in line to receive ASML's latest and greatest tools.https://tpucdn.com/img/xG3G3MjiBTMEFQKN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xG3G3MjiBTMEFQKN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3gS9YJzRPCtF6OxH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3gS9YJzRPCtF6OxH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CnveAp5aZmhcXRoa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CnveAp5aZmhcXRoa.jpg)

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Gunnir Reveals Arc A770 & A750 Photon OC Asian Games Special Editions
The Asian Games 2022 athletic event was originally set to take place last September—officials have rescheduled proceedings to later this month (opening September 23, closing October 8). Gunnir has prepared new versions of its existing Arc A770 & A750 Photon OC (https://www.techpowerup.com/307867/gunnir-releases-white-edition-arc-a770-photon-oc-graphics-card) graphics cards in celebration of e-sports competitions being added to the roster at XIX Asian Games, Hangzhou. The Chinese hardware manufacturer has produced an extensive portfolio of Intel Alchemist-based discrete solutions, so it is not surprising to see slightly revised designs being issued to tie-in with a significant multi-sport tournament.

Gunnir's Photon OC White Edition shroud has been updated with the official Asian Games emblem as well as wavy graphic patterns—their retail packaging shares similar revisions, giving off some very calming vibes. According to product listings on JD.com (https://item.jd.com/100067493043.html), the A750 8 GB model currently sells for 1699 RMB (~$232), while the range-topping A770 16 GB variant is available to pre-order at 2399 RMB (~$328). The latest Intel and Gunnir collaboration is not likely to reach Western shores—Team Blue's Chinese operation announced (last month) that it was the official graphics processor supplier for this month's Hangzhou Asian Games. We expect only the most hardcore of GPU collectors to import these curiosities from Joybuy/Jingdong (JD).https://tpucdn.com/img/EKjn32sv05ZskepD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EKjn32sv05ZskepD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/duLp4tD9sIRhrm7g_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/duLp4tD9sIRhrm7g.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Monrj9J9TE9naBve_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Monrj9J9TE9naBve.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PjU2oNv524E7DBpA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PjU2oNv524E7DBpA.jpg)

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(PR) Unreal Engine 5.3 is now available!
We're excited to announce that Unreal Engine 5.3 is now available. This release brings numerous wide-ranging improvements as we continue to expand UE5's functionality and potential for game developers and creators across industries. As well as enhancements to core rendering, developer iteration, and virtual production toolsets, we're introducing Experimental new rendering, animation, and simulation features to give you the opportunity to test extended creative workflows inside UE5—reducing the need to round-trip with external applications.

Refinements to core UE5 rendering features
With this release, we've continued to refine all core UE5 rendering features to address our ongoing goal of making it easier for developers to leverage them at higher quality in games running at 60 FPS on next-gen consoles; the improvements also offer higher-quality results and enhanced performance for linear content creators. Specifically, Nanite has faster performance for masked materials, including foliage, and can represent a greater range of surfaces due to the new Explicit Tangents option, while Lumen with Hardware Ray Tracing has expanded capabilities that include multiple reflection bounces, and delivers faster performance on consoles. Other areas with notable advancements include Virtual Shadow Maps (VSM)—which is now Production-Ready—Temporal Super Resolution (TSR), Hair Grooms, Path Tracing, and Substrate.https://tpucdn.com/img/u3pvWGc0mJfgWLjk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/u3pvWGc0mJfgWLjk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GROvlOVIVoRyK0AI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GROvlOVIVoRyK0AI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/16t8U9KHUhp234UK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/16t8U9KHUhp234UK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xzmh3o2OQqndRKe7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xzmh3o2OQqndRKe7.jpg)
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Larian Working on Baldur's Gate 3 Cross-play for PC & Consoles
Michael Douse, the director of publishing at Larian Studios, has confirmed to Eurogamer (https://www.eurogamer.net/pc-and-console-cross-play-is-on-the-roadmap-for-baldurs-gate-3) that cross-play functionality is being worked on, although the team was not able to get it ready in time for release day code on PC (August 5) and PlayStation 5 (out today!): "It was always in the planning, but we knew it wouldn't be for launch. It's in the roadmap, and though we have an idea of when we'd like to get it ready for, we don't want to put a date on it until we're sure." Larian and the BG3 fan base are hoping to see players united in online multiplayer across PC and console platforms in the near future, with the Xbox version due to arrive at some point before the end of the year.

Technical and performance issues are present in the PlayStation 5 version—reviewers have noted that split-screen performance on Sony's console is choppy, with local multiplayer sessions forcing a 30 frames per second "Quality" visual mode. This perhaps provides a small insight into the problems encountered when developing split-screen mode for Xbox Series X and S platforms (https://www.techpowerup.com/312984/baldurs-gate-3-split-screen-co-op-a-post-launch-prospect-on-xbox-series-s), with the latter proving to be the largest headache. Eurogamer's journalists were also privy to Larian highlighting: "in a pre-launch note to PS5 reviewers, problems with performance in the game's climactic final act in the city of Baldur's Gate. It said it was working hard to fix it. Remember, the studio has had issues with this area on PC too."https://tpucdn.com/img/cFX6xnF8gMjf6m49_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cFX6xnF8gMjf6m49.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/XYS7RMdJfd5rWF1e_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XYS7RMdJfd5rWF1e.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/C9OVNJ97f56keMgc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/C9OVNJ97f56keMgc.jpg)
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(PR) Samsung Announces 4 TB SSD 990 PRO Series
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced the release of a new 4-terabyte (TB) offering in its SSD 990 PRO series. The 990 PRO series is a lineup of high-performance PCIe 4.0 SSDs powered by Samsung's eighth-generation V-NAND (V8) technology and enhanced proprietary controller. Offering blazing-fast speeds and ultimate power efficiency, the 990 PRO series is optimized for massive data volumes, such as 3D/4K graphics work, data analytics and high-quality games, making it the ideal SSD for today's PCs, laptops, game consoles and computing systems. With improved total bytes written (TBW) ratings of up to 2,400 TB, the 990 PRO series ensures increased SSD reliability and longevity, ideal for those with highly demanding workloads and large storage capacity needs.

"Today's gamers and creative professionals require high-capacity, high-performance SSDs and Samsung's new 4 TB SSD 990 PRO is the perfect storage solution to meet their needs," said Hangu Sohn, Corporate Vice President of the Memory Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics. "As the demand for high-resolution content and ultra-fast data-processing speeds continues to grow, high-performance NVMe storage has become a core requirement."https://tpucdn.com/img/3AS0i3dkls6BQHeO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3AS0i3dkls6BQHeO.jpg)
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SAPPHIRE Technology, in cooperation with Thinlabs, presents a unique computing solution that utilizes 802.3bt PoE++ (Power-over-Ethernet) technology - the Thinlabs PoE NUC. It allows for up to four ThinLabs HD displays to be fully powered over a single Ethernet cable. Utilizing this technology brings many advantages like eliminating the need for electrical outlets or simplifying power backups. At the heart of the Thinlabs PoE NUC lies a motherboard developed by SAPPHIRE, featuring the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 series processor. This AMD Ryzen processor, with efficient "Zen 2" x86 CPU and Radeon Graphics cores offers versatility, low power and high performance. The AMD Ryzen flagship model, V2718, features an 8-core / 16-thread CPU with 7 integrated Radeon Graphics Compute Units.

Advantages of Power-over-Ethernet
The Thinlabs NUC solutions is equipped with the advanced 802.3bt PoE++ (PoE++ Type 4) technology. This innovation enables seamless supply of up to 90 W of power through a standard Cat 6 Ethernet cable. This simplifies deployment significantly, eliminating the need for a certified electrician to install an electrical outlet wherever the PC and monitors are required. Instead, a single Ethernet cable up to 100 m in length can be used to provide data and power to the complete system. Such an approach also greatly reduces installation cost and cable clutter.https://tpucdn.com/img/0DsR68P5czvbNyhA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/0DsR68P5czvbNyhA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/DePpXq9oUIaZEoJ0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DePpXq9oUIaZEoJ0.jpg)
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AMD's Lisa Su Endorses TSMC's Fab 21 Arizona Facility
TSMC is having a tough time getting its Phoenix, Arizona facility up to fully functional standards—large-scale production at Fab 21 has been delayed into 2025 (as announced back in July). Cited factors include workforce-related issues (https://www.techpowerup.com/309847/tsmc-boss-responds-to-reports-of-brutal-corporate-culture) and sluggish installation of state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment. These setbacks (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/aug/28/phoenix-microchip-plant-biden-union-tsmc) are not too disconcerting in the eyes of leadership at AMD—today CEO Dr. Lisa Su declared that her firm will be one of the first in line to contract with TSMC's Fab 21, thanks to long established bonds: "I think we have gotten extremely good at managing supply chain, so I would say that is one of our core strengths. TSMC has been a phenomenal partner for us in terms of advanced technology, both on the silicon side as well as the packaging side, and we very much value that relationship." Su and NVIDIA chief Jensen Huang were key figures present at the Arizona facility's December 2022 opening ceremony.

AMD's top brass is in attendance at this year's Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference, alongside arch rival Intel. The latter has already dropped their own revelation for the day (https://www.techpowerup.com/313279/intel-becomes-investor-in-arm-will-re-embrace-risc-v). Su commented on North American chip manufacturing circumstances: "When you when you think about the geopolitical situation, geographic diversity is important to us...So, the Arizona factory is very important to us. We are going to be one of the early users, we are putting our first tape outs in shortly with the idea of being a significant user of Arizona. I think we will continue to look at the geographic diversity as an important piece of it." AMD has been fabless since 2009, and relies heavily on TSMC's tried and true Taiwan-based plants to produce CPU, GPU, DPU and FPGA products—it will be interesting to observe how things pan out when some of this output gets shifted over to a fledgling facility positioned out there in the Sonoran desert.https://tpucdn.com/img/Y3iqmwPTqSukIsbT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Y3iqmwPTqSukIsbT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1E2pFTefF87Muwnf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1E2pFTefF87Muwnf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/p80CPFKUVdErclJz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/p80CPFKUVdErclJz.jpg)

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(PR) THQ Nordic Reschedules Alone in the Dark's Launch, Arriving Early 2024
Horror games thrive on the delicate balance of tension, exploiting our vulnerability and the eerie embrace of solitude. Envision yourself traversing a dimly lit house in the dead of night, where faint whispers and unidentifiable noises send shivers down your spine. Now, picture this unsettling scenario not alone, but accompanied by a group of 28 intriguing individuals. The fear factor dwindles, doesn't it? Hence, the anticipated release of Alone in the Dark (https://aloneinthedark.thqnordic.com/) will gracefully step away from the chaotic October 2023 launch window.

Reasons
Our intention is to avoid competing with the wake of Alan's epic release and to evade the dazzling skyline of cities adorned by the graceful swings of Spiderman. We aim to truly remain as Alone in the Dark as possible. To honor this, the spine-chilling horror game has been rescheduled to unveil its horrors on January 16th, 2024. This extension will serve a dual purpose: not only will it permit us to meticulously perfect the gaming experience, but it will also grant us the opportunity to fully immerse ourselves in the remarkable releases of October.https://tpucdn.com/img/6DA9vaafQiNuskmO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6DA9vaafQiNuskmO.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/55TfdQkgpQnYRQiv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/55TfdQkgpQnYRQiv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/sp5BlTYv0Pc4XDQk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sp5BlTYv0Pc4XDQk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xEPLTUTNpL2kddpv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xEPLTUTNpL2kddpv.jpg)
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Intel Core Ultra "Meteor Lake-H" Partial Lineup Leaked
An Intel Core Ultra 7 155H chip was first spotted via a Geekbench entry (https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/2512991) this morning (as tested in an HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 laptop), followed by several other purported mobile "Meteor Lake" SKUs published by Golden Pig Upgrade's Bilibili account. The aforementioned Core Ultra 7 155H was listed, alongside the additions of higher end Core Ultra 9 185H and Core Ultra 7 165H models. Intel has reportedly been playing around with their naming conventions—engineering samples bearing 1002H (https://www.techpowerup.com/309784/intel-core-ultra-7-1002h-meteor-lake-p-processor-with-16-cores-and-22-threads-surfaces) and 1003 designations were leaked earlier this summer. A lower end Core Ultra 5 125H chip has also emerged from another new Geekbench registration (https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/2513863), sitting inside a next-gen HP OMEN Transcend Gaming Laptop.

Laptop-oriented Meteor Lake processors are expected to arrive with an updated iGPU technology—very likely Xe-LPG (Alchemist), with a designation of up to 128 EU cores—but the latest Geekbench entries are missing specific information about any graphics processing units, integrated or discrete, utilized by the evaluated HP laptops. Two Geekbench Core Ultra 7 155H entries confirm a base clock of 3.8 GHz with a boost capability upping the ante to around 4.8 GHz. We see counts of 16 cores and 22 threads—the internal configuration seems to consist of 6 P-Cores, 8 E-Cores and 2 lower power cores housed within its SoC die. The best set of Geekbench 6.1 scores posted by the Core Ultra 7 155H comprised 2294 points in single-core and 12749 points in multi-core. A VideoCardz evaluation places this plucky mobile chip in good company: "its single-core score puts it above AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Core 13400 desktop CPUs. The multi-core performance is actually higher than Core i9-12900 non-K or Threadripper PRO 3955WX."https://tpucdn.com/img/ROrtsXWZiRixq56f_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ROrtsXWZiRixq56f.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dpi7TeZTwUK1xnRH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dpi7TeZTwUK1xnRH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4s9ZapODZPCUCJRB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4s9ZapODZPCUCJRB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9fAdQOPd5lHYOnHk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9fAdQOPd5lHYOnHk.jpg)
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AMD Software Adrenalin 23.9.1 WHQL Released with Anti-Lag+, Boost, and HYPR-RX
AMD has released the latest version of the Adrenalin software, the version 23.9.1 WHQL. The new AMD Software Adrenalin Edition 23.9.1 WHQL adds support for Radeon RX 7700 and RX 7800 series graphics cards which will be available as of today, as well as adds support for AMD Radeon Anti-Lag, Radeon Boost, and AMD HYPR-RX features.

The AMD Radeon Anti-Lag+ initially supports 12 games, including Apex Legends, Overwatch 2, Dying Light 2, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Resident Evil 4, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Fortnite, Last of Us: Part 1, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Resident Evil 3, and Borderlands 3, with more promised in the coming months. It also adds support for AMD HYPER-X, a one click solution which combines AMD Radeon Anti-Lag+, Boost, and Radeon Super Resolution to achieve improved performance and latency reduction.

DOWNLOAD: AMD Software Adrenalin 23.9.1 WHQL for AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT (https://drivers.amd.com/drivers/whql-amd-software-adrenalin-edition-23.9.1-win10-win11-for-radeon-rx7800xt-rx7700xt.exe)
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(PR) Gigabyte Announces AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT GAMING OC Graphics Cards Hitting The Market
GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, announced the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT GAMING OC graphics cards hit the market today. Based on AMD's Navi 32 chip using the RDNA 3 architecture, the RX 7800 XT GAMING OC excels in demanding 1440p gaming backed by substantial VRAM and computing power. Meanwhile, the RX 7700 XT GAMING OC emerges as an attractive mid-range option, also promising exceptional performance at 1440p.

Both RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT GAMING OC models are equipped with GIGABYTE's acclaimed WINDFORCE cooling system, engineered to ensure peak performance even during extended gaming sessions. This innovative cooling solution features a triple-fan design with Alternating Spinning technology, composite copper heat pipes, Screen Cooling, and an array of exclusive features. These components work in tandem to facilitate efficient heat dissipation, enabling the cards to maintain optimal operating temperatures while keeping noise levels at a minimum.https://tpucdn.com/img/o8qWg3eYn4G2diev_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/o8qWg3eYn4G2diev.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/IcJsu9lrKnKvKcgr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IcJsu9lrKnKvKcgr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dknPX3QzOFqKi42X_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dknPX3QzOFqKi42X.jpg)
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(PR) New MIPS CEO Sameer Wasson to Drive Company's RISC-V Market Penetration and Innovation
MIPS, a leading developer of high- performance RISC-V compute IP, has announced embedded systems industry veteran Sameer Wasson as the company's new CEO. Before joining MIPS, Wasson spent 18 years at Texas Instruments (TI), most recently as Vice President, Business Unit (BU) Manager, Processors, where he was responsible for the company's Processor businesses. In that role, Wasson re-established TI as a mainstream microprocessor (MPU) and microcontroller (MCU) supplier for high growth automotive and industrial markets, and established the company's footprint in embedded AI, software defined vehicles, and electrification.

As the new CEO of MIPS, Wasson will further accelerate the company's leadership in the High-Performance RISC-V market as it continues to expand its footprint in Automotive and Enterprise markets.https://tpucdn.com/img/qBrRuzm6S2eHCWx3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qBrRuzm6S2eHCWx3.jpg)
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Anyone up for another beta? You guessed it, this weekend we'll run another technical beta of Payday 3 (https://www.paydaythegame.com/payday3/beta/). This time it will be OPEN for you to push our servers to the limit. Payday 3 is the much anticipated sequel to one of the most popular co-op shooters ever. Since its release, Payday-players have been reveling in the thrill of a perfectly planned and executed heist. That's what makes Payday a high-octane, co-op FPS experience without equal.

Second BETA
As you might've heard already, we're doing a second Technical BETA - in other words, a server stress test. Same build as last time—so no new UI or heists for now. We want to ensure that we have as few issues as possible ahead of our very imminent launch, so this test is meant to do just that. Between September 8th and 11th we're running an open BETA, just go to our store page (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1272080/PAYDAY_3/), download the build and play.https://tpucdn.com/img/fj0kBEZmulEyft2U_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fj0kBEZmulEyft2U.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/squaJwax3LYbNFrY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/squaJwax3LYbNFrY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5ZsrfiooDDYgzgxb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5ZsrfiooDDYgzgxb.jpg)
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Cerabyte's Ceramic Storage Medium Hyped as Industry Disruptor
Cerabyte (https://www.cerabyte.com/)/Ceramic Data Solutions Holding GmbH, a German storage technology startup, is hyping up its nanolayer-based storage method: "creating the most reliable data storage ever. Data is safe in a wide temperature range of -273 °C (-460 °F) to 300 °C (570 °F) and even in corrosive or acidic atmosphere. Also radiation and an EMP can't destroy information stored on (our system)." The firm's leadership is comprised of self-described "pioneers," with a goal to disrupt the storage market (worth $500 billion)—they want to reduce data center storage total cost of ownership (TCO) by 75 %, while introducing their environment friendly solution that: "requires 99 % less energy. Sustainable long-term data storage is one of the most urgent problems in our world. Cerabyte is the solution for reducing 99% of CO2 emissions generated by conventional cloud data storage."

A product preview showcases the potential of CeraMemory cartridges (2025-30) capable of storing between 10 PB and 100 PB, and their CeraTape (2030-35) series offering up to 1 EB capacity per unit. Cerabyte representatives are set to discuss their technologies at the 2023 Storage Developer Conference (https://storagedeveloper.org/), scheduled to take place later this month (September 18 to 21). Their "Ceramic Nano Memory - Data Storage for the Yottabyte Era" abstract (https://storagedeveloper.org/events/agenda/session/527) is available to view in advance of the upcoming meet up in Silicon Valley.https://tpucdn.com/img/Rzb6iKIdHRVqf4Wh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Rzb6iKIdHRVqf4Wh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hBrg75vPtgMGf4SJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hBrg75vPtgMGf4SJ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/aVs5YZu4INelP3e4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aVs5YZu4INelP3e4.jpg)
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(PR) Disney Games Reveals Gargoyles Remastered, Launching October 19
Gargoyles Remastered (https://games.disney.com/disney-gargoyles-remastered) is now available for pre-order on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1928020/Gargoyles_Remastered/) and GOG (https://www.gog.com/en/game/gargoyles_remastered)! Launching October 19th, Gargoyles Remastered is an artfully crafted revival of the 1990s classic 16-bit side-scrolling platform adventure. Relive the epic journey of Goliath and the Gargoyles featuring enhanced visuals, animations, and SFX, all inspired by the acclaimed animated series. The world of Gargoyles comes to life with a level of detail that will thrill fans of the animated series and retro gaming enthusiasts alike. Experience classic gameplay that stays authentic to its predecessor while including new features such as achievements, gameplay rewind, and more!

A true blast from the past! In 1995, Disney Software and Buena Vista Interactive teamed up to bring Gargoyles for the Sega Genesis. This platformer was based on Disney's animated TV series with the same title (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108783/), which was known for its dark and mature themes, complex characters, and engaging storytelling. The game quickly became an absolute gem thanks to its faithfulness to the source material and fun-packed gameplay.https://tpucdn.com/img/1HjhnJzHh0hBLGGG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1HjhnJzHh0hBLGGG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3ZVUbExIP1nwf4KF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3ZVUbExIP1nwf4KF.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7xTRYVv80GPKE8Wh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7xTRYVv80GPKE8Wh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7sDLbUuNTojjmaOl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7sDLbUuNTojjmaOl.jpg)
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Intel Demos 6th Gen Xeon Scalable CPUs, Core Counts Leaked
Intel's advanced packaging prowess demonstration took place this week—attendees were able to get an early-ish look at Team Blue's sixth Generation Xeon Scalable "Sapphire Rapids" processors. This multi-tile datacenter-oriented CPU family is projected to hit the market within the first half of 2024, but reports suggest (https://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-displays-granite-rapids-cpus-as-specs-leak-five-chiplets) that key enterprise clients have recently received evaluation samples. Coincidentally, renowned hardware leaker—Yuuki_AnS—has managed to source more information from industry insiders. This follows their complete blowout (https://www.techpowerup.com/313332/intel-14th-gen-raptor-lake-refresh-full-lineup-leaks-out) of more mainstream Raptor Lake Refresh desktop SKUs.

The leaked slide presents a bunch of evaluation sample "Granite Rapids-SP" XCC and "Sierra Forest" HCC SKUs. Intel has not officially published core counts for these upcoming "Avenue City" platform product lines. According to their official marketing blurb (https://www.techpowerup.com/312952/intel-unveils-future-generation-xeon-with-robust-performance-and-efficiency-architectures): "Intel Xeon processors with P-cores (Granite Rapids) are optimized to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) for high-core performance-sensitive workloads and general-purpose compute workloads. Today, Xeon enables better AI performance than any other CPU, and Granite Rapids will further enhance AI performance. Built-in accelerators give an additional boost to targeted workloads for even greater performance and efficiency."https://tpucdn.com/img/Ypz2vGARzr4IGwP7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Ypz2vGARzr4IGwP7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NaLk82UXSfViGKky_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NaLk82UXSfViGKky.jpg)
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(PR) Cervoz Introduces T425 - a New M.2 2230 (A+E key) NVMe Gen3x2 SSD
The Power of Small: Evolution of Data Storage—since computers were built, making them smaller has never stopped. This is especially evident in the industrial sector, where compactness is highly valued. As a crucial component of computers, data storage has undergone a process of miniaturization as well, leading to the era of M.2 interface SSDs. While some ultra compact fanless PC and rugged mobile PC may adopt smaller embedded storage, such as eMMC (Embedded MultiMediaCard), they significantly lag behind M.2 PCIe SSDs in terms of performance. Therefore, M.2 PCIe SSDs have emerged as the superior choice for those seeking top-notch performance and efficiency in their computing experience.

Introducing the Cervoz T425 SSD: Unleash Power in a Tiny Package
To embrace this remarkable trend, Cervoz presents the latest T425 (https://www.cervoz.com/products/industrial-m.2-2230-embedded-module-T425/detail), a new M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x2 SSD. Designed with a compact M.2 2230 form factor (22 mm x 30 mm), it supports both A and E key configurations and utilizes PCIe Gen 3 x2 lanes for high-speed data transfer. With impressive sequential speeds of up to 815 MB/s read and 760 MB/s write, along with storage capacities of 64 GB, 128 GB, and 512 GB, the T425 is the ultimate solution for enhancing the performance of embedded computing systems with space constraints.https://tpucdn.com/img/hMI6S81FpMTeb4EQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hMI6S81FpMTeb4EQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RV5a8Wh88a7kMLcv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RV5a8Wh88a7kMLcv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1In0gqK3bsLXHZ1j_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1In0gqK3bsLXHZ1j.jpg)
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Microsoft Refutes Existence of Upcoming Minecraft Visual Upgrade on Xbox Series X|S
A new version of Minecraft for Xbox Series X and S consoles has been registered with ratings boards around the world—as reported by Eurogamer (https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-has-an-xbox-series-xs-version-of-minecraft-in-the-works), the first appearance arrived back in August through Germany's USK system, and more recently with the ESRB (https://www.esrb.org/ratings/39546/minecraft/) (USA). This lead to speculation that Mojang Studios was prepping a visually-upgraded variant of the game for current generation consoles. Microsoft and Xbox teased a significant ray tracing graphical option back in 2020 (https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-tech/), prior to Series X launching, but we have not heard much since then. Bedrock Edition, utilizing the RenderDragon (https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/4408865164173-Minecraft-with-Ray-Tracing-and-Advanced-Graphics-FAQ) engine, is set to improve graphics across most platforms, yet only PC gamers get to enjoy ray tracing features (https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/updates/ray-tracing) on capable/compatible hardware (https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/4408865164173-Minecraft-with-Ray-Tracing-and-Advanced-Graphics-FAQ#h_01FF6AH7DWMKSHRQNAM2X90FQ1).

Microsoft has seemingly become fed up with the latest batch of news reports, and reached out to media outlets in order to shutdown further conjecture on the topic.
A company spokesperson informed Eurogamer and other sites (https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-claims-minecraft-series-x-ratings-arent-indicative-of-release-plans/) about the situation: "Given the number of platforms and geographies in which Minecraft is available, we periodically go through rating reviews and updates with different regional boards. This recent rating is not indicative of any new versions or platform support for Minecraft in the near future." A 2022 test build (https://www.eurogamer.net/looks-like-minecraft-is-finally-getting-raytracing-on-xbox-series-x-s) inadvertently included "prototype code for ray tracing support on Xbox consoles," but was swiftly eliminated from public view soon after release. A spokesperson stated back then: "this early prototype code has been removed from Preview and doesn't signal near future plans to bring ray tracing support to consoles."https://tpucdn.com/img/6rr4UgMKllznk3fC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6rr4UgMKllznk3fC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/H3eVgPL5ee05uVEP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/H3eVgPL5ee05uVEP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/l846EAlU8mP4zjFt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/l846EAlU8mP4zjFt.jpg)

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GIGABYTE Technology, a leading global powerhouse in motherboards, graphics cards, and cutting-edge hardware solutions, proudly unveils its latest creations: the Z790 AORUS PRO X and the B760M AORUS ELITE X AX. These masterpieces are meticulously engineered to not only unleash the full potential of the next-gen Intel processors but also support mind-bending DDR5-8266 and beyond.

Prepare to be captivated by the alluring all-white aesthetics of these motherboards. The PCB boards boast the latest color-matched solder mask, accompanied by entrancing lighting effects. The new UC BIOS also provides the white version which is redesigned as user-centered and offers an intuitive operation interface with an aesthetically pleasing design. Moreover, Quick Access function and nine customizable option slots for effortless access in Easy Mode are also at your fingertips. Paired with the sleek white antenna, assembling the most immersive, visually striking white-themed rig on the market has never been this effortless.https://tpucdn.com/img/EQO7dKeEyKUP0Q4s_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EQO7dKeEyKUP0Q4s.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/max5sw5btvY8JTeT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/max5sw5btvY8JTeT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xFxPtgalKE0AUZSK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xFxPtgalKE0AUZSK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UB9iO3eDwKTeZG0l_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UB9iO3eDwKTeZG0l.jpg)
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(PR) Synced Launching on PC Today
Developed by NExT Studios and published by Level Infinite, SYNCED transports players to the Meridian, a devastated zone populated with deadly Nanos - former humans transformed by nanotechnology gone tragically awry. Players will take on the role of Runners - brave fortune-hunters searching the Meridian for Nerva, a valuable nano-energy substance.

SYNCED features three player co-operative gameplay, with Runners able to increase their squad size by syncing with Prime Nanos and turning them into deployable Companion Nanos. Runners will be able to strategically utilise their Companion Nano's skills to compliment their play style and turn the tide of the battle.https://tpucdn.com/img/HAyyXLWCm45fBTYN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HAyyXLWCm45fBTYN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/W3b91FlzRGSrbTPN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/W3b91FlzRGSrbTPN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/k6OFwzn3zoN0fUbn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/k6OFwzn3zoN0fUbn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/U9F7AP7ybAMcvJsp_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/U9F7AP7ybAMcvJsp.jpg)
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(PR) Intel Schedules Intel Innovation 2023 Event for September 19-20
Join Intel Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger, Chief Technology Officer Greg Lavender and other Intel leaders at Intel Innovation 2023, a premier event for global developer communities. In an age fueled by artificial intelligence, developers will engage with their peers and learn from the brightest minds in the industry to use breakthroughs in hardware, software, services and advanced technologies to speed development, drive innovation and help hone every competitive edge.

The two-day event is a technical conference designed to benefit global developers, architects, business leaders, creators and students. Intel Innovation brings this valued community up to speed with the latest Intel technologies and tools during keynote addresses, breakout sessions, hands-on labs and tutorials, networking and community-building events, and interactions with top Intel and industry experts.https://tpucdn.com/img/lzATvnVQqMAdRd09_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lzATvnVQqMAdRd09.jpg)
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FSP's 2023 PSU Lineup Updated with ATX 3.0 "12V-2×6" Standard
FSP has declared that it intends to update its entire 2023 PSU product lineup to include the latest "12V-2x6" power connector (part of the ATX 3.0 standard)—harukaze5719 posted (https://twitter.com/harukaze5719/status/1700079276937080964) about this development earlier today, citing a Quasarzone article (https://quasarzone.com/bbs/qn_report/views/368868). We heard mid-summer about PCI-SIG plowing ahead (https://www.techpowerup.com/310761/12vhpwr-connector-said-to-be-replaced-by-12v-2x6-connector) on an all-new ATX 3.0 connector to replace the 16-pin (12+4) 12VHPWR plug. They hope to introduce some key improvements with their new design, mainly in the areas of ease-of-use and safety.

TPU staffers had hands-on time with FSP's 2023 PSU product line at their Computex 2023 booth (https://www.techpowerup.com/309450/fsp-energizes-computex-with-a-plethora-of-high-end-power-supplies), showcased units were equipped with 16-pin 12VHPWR (at the time). Quasarzone's report (covering a recent press conference) has the following FSP power supply families listed with updates to the new "12V-2x6" standard: Hydro G PRO 1200 W ATX 3.0, Hydro PTM X PRO ATX 3.0 and Dagger PRO ATX 3.0.https://tpucdn.com/img/Nw4SOMMcktgZb1Zg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Nw4SOMMcktgZb1Zg.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Y2VG5cNOOgPeyclm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Y2VG5cNOOgPeyclm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YxP0mHOpyQvYxGpB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YxP0mHOpyQvYxGpB.jpg)

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(PR) Tata Partners With NVIDIA to Build Large-Scale AI Infrastructure
NVIDIA today announced an extensive collaboration with Tata Group to deliver AI computing infrastructure and platforms for developing AI solutions. The collaboration will bring state-of-the-art AI capabilities within reach to thousands of organizations, businesses and AI researchers, and hundreds of startups in India. The companies will work together to build an AI supercomputer powered by the next-generation NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip to achieve performance that is best in class.

"The global generative AI race is in full steam," said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. "Data centers worldwide are shifting to GPU computing to build energy-efficient infrastructure to support the exponential demand for generative AI.https://tpucdn.com/img/veB4Hptcmfp4JI6a_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/veB4Hptcmfp4JI6a.jpg)
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(PR) See You on the Court: NBA 2K24 Now Available Worldwide
Today, 2K announced that NBA 2K24, the latest iteration of the top-rated NBA video game simulation series, is now available worldwide on PlayStation 5 (PS5), PlayStation 4 (PS4), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch family of systems, and PC. Players can experience the past, present, and future of hoops culture with innovative updates in NBA 2K24. A focus on increased realism and competition are at the forefront of the newest entry with the introduction of immersive ProPLAY technology and crossplay functionality for New Gen, alongside so much more.

"We've ushered in a new era of 2K, thanks to the groundbreaking ProPLAY technology delivering the most authentic and realistic NBA 2K gameplay to date. NBA 2K24 also introduces new updates to our beloved modes with incredible details that will delight gamers and basketball fans alike."https://tpucdn.com/img/eZKjUHkIt0h0VRf3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eZKjUHkIt0h0VRf3.jpg)
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(PR) Xbox Announces Participation in Tokyo Game Show 2023
The Xbox Digital Broadcast will be returning to Tokyo Game Show on September 21 at 6 pm JST / 9 am UTC / 2 am PDT. Tokyo Game Show represents a special time each year where we share news and updates on games that we hope will delight Xbox fans in Japan and across Asia. Players can expect to hear progress updates from Xbox and Bethesda Softworks and see a creatively diverse collection of games from creators predominantly located in Japan and across Asia. We'll also share exciting new games coming to Xbox Game Pass, which continues to grow with great content from teams all around Asia.

This year's broadcast will be available on Tokyo Game Show's official YouTube channel, as well as on select Xbox social channels in Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, French, German and Castilian Spanish. It will also be broadcast with Japanese Sign Language (JSL), Australian Sign Language (AusLan), and audio descriptions in both Japanese and English. A full list of where you can watch the broadcast will be available the week of the show.https://tpucdn.com/img/Q0PTfsEtOxxZ85O2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Q0PTfsEtOxxZ85O2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5HERyVsfXzwm2JLc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5HERyVsfXzwm2JLc.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/w8Tjh8G5hR6p0pAq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/w8Tjh8G5hR6p0pAq.jpg)
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(PR) NVIDIA Partners with Reliance to Advance AI in India
In a major step to support India (https://www.techpowerup.com/313210/nvidia-ceo-meets-with-india-prime-minister-narendra-modi)'s industrial sector, NVIDIA and Reliance Industries today announced a collaboration to develop India's own foundation large language model trained on the nation's diverse languages and tailored for generative AI applications to serve the world's most populous nation. The companies will work together to build AI infrastructure that is over an order of magnitude more powerful than the fastest supercomputer in India today. NVIDIA will provide access to the most advanced NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/grace-hopper-superchip/) and NVIDIA DGX Cloud (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/dgx-cloud/), an AI supercomputing service in the cloud. GH200 marks a fundamental shift in computing architecture that provides exceptional performance and massive memory bandwidth.

The NVIDIA-powered AI infrastructure is the foundation of the new frontier into AI for Reliance Jio Infocomm, Reliance Industries' telecom arm. The global AI revolution is transforming industries and daily life. To serve India's vast potential in AI, Reliance will create AI applications and services for their 450 million Jio customers and provide energy-efficient AI infrastructure to scientists, developers and startups across India.https://tpucdn.com/img/5kPO9z4GB7dcotIQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5kPO9z4GB7dcotIQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/45C4kftTvvs1o2j5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/45C4kftTvvs1o2j5.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9IpK6Q16RlOSS8vR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9IpK6Q16RlOSS8vR.jpg)
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Vastarmor has updated their Alloy (https://www.techpowerup.com/294171/vastarmor-launches-radeon-rx-6900-xt-alloy-series-cards) graphics card cooling solution with the introduction of customized Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT models—the Chinese manufacturer is keeping things local, so their latest products are unlikely to reach retailers outside of the PRC. This small sticking point has not deterred TPU's GPU database curator—entries have been created for both cards. 4499 RMB (~$612) bags you Vastarmor's Radeon RX 7800 XT Alloy (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/vastarmor-rx-7800-xt-alloy.b11415), while their Radeon RX 7700 XT Alloy (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/vastarmor-rx-7700-xt-alloy-pro.b11416) starts at 3999 RMB (~$545). The two Navi 32 chiplet-based cards appear to share the exact same shroud design and triple-fan setup.

Vastarmor's robust cooling system relies on a 100 + 90 + 100 mm fan array with a somewhat unique visual twist—RGB enthusiasts will be stoked to know that lighting has been integrated into each individual fan. VideoCardz digs the resultant effects (https://videocardz.com/newz/vastarmor-radeon-rx-7800-7700xt-alloy-gpus-feature-hypnotic-rgb-on-the-fans): "as the fans spin, gamers will be treated to the mesmerizing sight of what can be described as RGB rings, hopefully nothing too hypnotic (https://cdn.videocardz.com/1/2023/09/VASTARMOR-NAVI32-HERO.jpg)." The new Alloy cards arrive with factory set overclocks—providing a rough 5 to 6% climb over AMD's reference figures. Vastarmor has their Radeon RX 7800 XT model configured with 1624/2254/2565 MHz (base/game/boost). The Radeon RX 7700 XT Alloy's spec sheet states 1784/2276/2600 MHz.https://tpucdn.com/img/k8rJe6ZMud8ciizq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/k8rJe6ZMud8ciizq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WvjEGIhgMWdwd9CA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WvjEGIhgMWdwd9CA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YgzPpuFmy7YQQCYY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YgzPpuFmy7YQQCYY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9w1XbPVSYmZhgdGq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9w1XbPVSYmZhgdGq.jpg)

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Windows WordPad on the Microsoft Chopping Board
Microsoft has quietly added WordPad to their list of "Deprecated features for Windows client," as of September 1—this classic word processor application has been part of their operating systems stretching back in time to Windows 95—when it debuted as Microsoft Write (https://microsoft.fandom.com/wiki/Microsoft_Write)'s successor. The announcement stated (https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=24542&u1=wp-gb-1099396226283424000&murl=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fwindows%2Fwhats-new%2Fdeprecated-features): "WordPad is no longer being updated and will be removed in a future release of Windows. We recommend Microsoft Word for rich text documents like.doc and.rtf and Windows Notepad for plain text documents like.txt." Updates for the bundled rich-text editing program ceased following UI tweaks introduced around the Windows 8 era.

Microsoft presents two alternative paths for the near future—naturally, one involves a paid 365 subscription—you can opt for Word (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/word). An online version is available at no cost (https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-microsoft-word-for-free/), but it involves registration (with MS) and only functions as a web app. Notepad is the next best free-to-use native word processor—it has been modernized with new features, albeit via Windows 11. HotHardware has hyped it up: "One major update that users have been asking for was recently added to Notepad, that being the ability to open multiple tabs within the same session. Future updates include an autosave feature and the ability to restore previously open tabs as well as unsaved content and edits across those open tabs." Microsoft will be adding a snipping tool at some point, with the introduction of a: "combined capture bar, making it easier to switch between capturing screenshots and screen recordings without having to open the app."https://tpucdn.com/img/DkNQrCt8XVMfp9pG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DkNQrCt8XVMfp9pG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fkdC18kAikEqDgka_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fkdC18kAikEqDgka.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dJbrOPcgfPhbLmss_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dJbrOPcgfPhbLmss.jpg)

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(PR) Framework Previews SD Expansion Card, Selling $199 Core i5-1135G7 Mainboards
Yesterday we pre-announced that we're developing an SD Expansion Card (https://frame.work/products/sd-expansion-card). Normally we don't announce a product until we've fully locked the feature-set, brought up the necessary suppliers and manufacturing environment, completed most of the engineering and a substantial level of testing and validation, and are on a high confidence path to a specific release date at a specific price. This is because development of brand new products requires charting a course into the unknown. We set a target for what the product will be from the start, but as we proceed and learn, we often need to adjust the schedule, scope, and cost, and sometimes even need to outright pause or cancel development. Announcing just before shipping is how most companies operate to reduce churn and public uncertainty, but it means the product development process ends up extremely opaque.

We decided we're going to treat this one product on our roadmap a little differently. A full-size SD Expansion Card is consistently the most requested Expansion Card by the community, which makes it a great one to open up. We're just at the start of the process now, and Hyelim on our Marketing team is creating a new YouTube series to share updates and insights as we go through the New Product Introduction (NPI) process. Take a look at the first video (below) and let us know what you think as we complete (or don't complete) the product.https://tpucdn.com/img/mx5UaHysHGvbu22X_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mx5UaHysHGvbu22X.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2nYRw0DJSUcN8ELh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2nYRw0DJSUcN8ELh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NPwpepoM7ZEzJJ0q_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NPwpepoM7ZEzJJ0q.jpg)
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(PR) Warstride Challenges Out Now on PC & Consoles
Focus Entertainment and Dream Powered Games are thrilled to announce that Warstride Challenges (https://www.focus-entmt.com/en/games/warstride-challenges) v1.0 is now available on PC, as well as on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series! The high-octane fast-FPS in which you blast demons in satisfying one-minute massacres has left early access after over a year of continuous improvement. The small, close-knit team of passionate devs thanks the community of Warstriders wholeheartedly for its amazing involvement. Want to give it a try and test your skills? A free demo is available for both newcomers and challenge lovers on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/).

RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK
In hellish challenges, blast hordes of demons at lightning speed with powerful abilities and weapons. Slow time to pull off impossible headshots, bunny hop to pick up speed, slide around corners and shred your enemies into pieces with destructive shockwaves!https://tpucdn.com/img/kzNZfG0is6Ygo8mT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kzNZfG0is6Ygo8mT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/sIEuKOOzIvyHDQMa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sIEuKOOzIvyHDQMa.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/IelKE5GjMR34DFiw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IelKE5GjMR34DFiw.jpg)
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(PR) EK Announces Reflection² Distro Plate for LIAN LI O11D EVO XL
EK, the world-renowned provider of premium liquid cooling solutions, is launching a new distro plate for the just-released LIAN LI O11D EVO XL case. It is designed to provide advanced water cooling with the latest 3rd generation SATA-powered D5 pump, reducing the need for additional 4-pin Molex cables. The Reflection² series distribution plates are EK-Matrix7 compliant. On top of the push-in ports, allowing for easier radiator insertion and support for inverted layout, it also supports up to three 420 mm radiators and a vertically-mounted GPU.

EK-Quantum Reflection² PC-O11D EVO XL D5 PWM D-RGB
The EK-Quantum Reflection² PC-O11D EVO XL D5 PWM D-RGB is a custom water cooling reservoir, routing, and pump solution that seamlessly fits into the front of the case. This waterway also has five innovative push-in ports with female G1/4" threaded adapters. The idea is that users can assemble the top and bottom radiator with fittings and tubing and use these push-in adapters to simply slide it into the distro plate. To fit 420 mm radiators, the Push-In Adapter M7 should be used, which is available as a stand-alone product in the EK Shop.https://tpucdn.com/img/yCKqNFCNc3Sg7MRf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yCKqNFCNc3Sg7MRf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RrMLSwZgf6gkSr4t_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RrMLSwZgf6gkSr4t.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/r8xSB42aE6sTstRh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/r8xSB42aE6sTstRh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2vIHclVTEj2kDbIv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2vIHclVTEj2kDbIv.jpg)
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Intel Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.4676 Beta Released
Intel Graphics has released yet another beta version of the Intel Arc GPU Graphics drivers, version 101.4676 Beta. The new version brings a couple of fixes for Starfield game, with more fixes coming in the future updates. In general, it improves stability of the game as well as fixes some rendering issues.

The latest Intel Arc GPU Graphics driver is still a beta release and hopefully, Intel will eventually launch the full Game On drivers, as there are still plenty of known issues with the game. On the other hand, as reported by Videocardz.com, Bethesda has noted that the Arc A770 GPU does not actually meet minimum requirements for the game, as these still include the Radeon RX 5700 and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.

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ProGrade Digital, Inc., founded with a mission to provide the highest quality professional grade digital memory cards and workflow solutions, announces the 3rd generation of its CFexpress Type B Cobalt-class memory card in a new 1.3 TB capacity. This new generation features the same industry-leading quality of ProGrade current 2nd generation 325 GB and 650 GB capacity cards, but now leverages PCIe Gen 4 interconnect with NVMe 1.4c host controller interface. ProGrade Digital's 3rd generation CFexpress Cobalt cards are fully compliant with the just released CFexpress 4.0 specification, and provide read speeds of up to 3,400 MB/s, burst write speeds of up to 3,000 MB/s, and sustained write speeds of up to 2,800 MB/s - ideally suited for the highest-resolution cinema-grade video capture applications. As in past Cobalt-class memory card generations, the highest endurance and reliability memory technology is utilized - ensuring years of trouble-free, high-performance capture.

"The introduction of our 3rd generation CFexpress Cobalt card at the 1.3 TB capacity point provides the extra space and unparalleled performance needed for the very highest resolution video capture needs," said Wes Brewer, Founder and CEO of ProGrade Digital. "Our inclusion of PCIe Gen 4 controller technology, coupled with upcoming USB4 high-speed readers will allow offloading speeds 3x greater than previously possible, providing a dramatic reduction in workflow processing time."https://tpucdn.com/img/KN5l8bhjgAYyPrKZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KN5l8bhjgAYyPrKZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/j7pbl3MPQWqDj0xL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/j7pbl3MPQWqDj0xL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Q0iEhxzz2Zo6EOR3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Q0iEhxzz2Zo6EOR3.jpg)
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(PR) Prograde Digital Launches the World's First USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Type-B Card Reader
ProGrade Digital, founded with a mission to provide the highest quality professional grade digital memory cards and workflow solutions, announces its new PG05.6 card reader, a single-slot reader designed specifically for the latest CFexpress 4.0 (PCIe Gen 4) Type B memory cards. The PG05.6 reader is based on the latest USB4 technology which is designed to achieve speeds of up to 40 Gbits/sec. When used in conjunction with the latest CFexpress 4.0 (PCIe Gen 4) memory cards, benchmark tests highlight a tripling of data transfer speed from card to host. The PG05.6 is also equipped with ProGrade's patented magnetic base and an adhesive metal plate that allows users to mount the reader to any work surface, such as the back of a laptop. The new reader is also supplied with a certified USB 4.0 cable - assuring the maximum performance possible.

"Our new PG05.6 reader provides a tremendous leap forward in workflow performance by allowing content offload speeds to be reduced by 67% when compared to the performance of USB 3.2, Gen 2 technology of our current product line-up", said Wes Brewer, CEO and Founder of ProGrade Digital. "Along with faster speeds comes the need to provide extra cooling capability for reader and card - something we've spent more than a year perfecting in the new design."https://tpucdn.com/img/AGanYSoJeWb25fsX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AGanYSoJeWb25fsX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vNPyd786wzTzAl0t_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vNPyd786wzTzAl0t.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hr0Fpkk5bT8aiPMI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hr0Fpkk5bT8aiPMI.jpg)
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Die-shot Suggests "Phoenix 2" is AMD's First Hybrid Processor
The 4 nm "Phoenix 2" monolithic APU silicon powering the lower end of AMD's Ryzen 7040-series mobile processors, could very well be the company's first hybrid core processor, even though the company doesn't advertise it as such. We first caught whiff of "Phoenix 2" back in July (https://www.techpowerup.com/310760/amd-designs-physically-smaller-phoenix-2-die-with-6-core-cpu-and-4-cu-igpu), when it was described as being a physically smaller chip than the regular "Phoenix." It was known to have just 6 CPU cores, and a smaller iGPU with 4 RDNA3 compute units; in comparison to the 8 CPU cores and 12 compute units of the "Phoenix" silicon. At the time a lack of 2 CPU cores and 8 CUs were known to be behind the significant reduction in die size from 178 mm² to 137 mm², but it turns out that there's a lot more to "Phoenix 2."

A die shot of "Phoenix 2" emerged on Chinese social media platform QQ, which reveals two distinct kinds of CPU cores. There are six cores in all, but two of them appear larger than the other four. The obvious inference here, is that the larger cores are "Zen 4," and the smaller ones are the compacted "Zen 4c." The "Zen 4c" core has the same core machinery as "Zen 4," albeit it is re-arranged to favor lower area on the die. The trade-off here is that the "Zen 4c" core operates at lower voltages and lower clock-speeds than the regular "Zen 4" cores. At the same clock speeds, both kinds of cores have an identical IPC. The two also have an identical ISA, so any software threads migrating between the cores will not encounter runtime errors. Unlike Intel Thread Director, AMD can use a less sophisticated software-based solution to ensure that the right kind of workload is allocated to the right kind of cores, and prevent undesirable migration between the two kinds of cores. Unlike the hardware-based Thread Director, AMD's solution can be continually updated.https://tpucdn.com/img/MLMFOkCdQi0TKuKV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MLMFOkCdQi0TKuKV.jpg)

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(PR) SoundMAGIC Introduces the P60BT Wireless Hybrid ANC Headphones
SoundMAGIC is pleased to announce global availability of the P60BT wireless ANC full-size portable headphones - SoundMAGIC's first over-ear wireless headphone model. The P60BT carries on the tradition of high value and high quality, with 40 mm drivers, the latest technology including aptX HD, Hybrid ANC, and an impressive 50 hours of playback time. The SoundMAGIC P60BT is available now from Amazon and selected retailers worldwide for £99.99/$189.96/€149.

Award-Winning History
For over a decade, SoundMAGIC has redefined the budget audio category for headphones and earphones. With early releases such as the multi award-winning E10 and E11 wired earphones, SoundMAGIC quickly became synonymous with value. Later, with award-winning Bluetooth models including the E11BT earphones, TWS50 true wireless earbuds and P23BT portable wireless headphones - SoundMAGIC's reputation for affordable, high-quality gear was fully cemented. The P60BT has been developed to deliver premium audio and features in an affordable package. 40 mm custom made drivers deliver a dynamic sound, tuned for maximum engagement and clarity in a way that SoundMAGIC is best known for. The design of the headphones ensures a comfortable and fatigue-free fit, with soft memory foam earpads, and the headband covered with a soft silicone coating chosen by SoundMAGIC for its durability - especially when compared to the more typical PU leather material used on most headphone models.https://tpucdn.com/img/YC6lz2OD74CBzA5l_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YC6lz2OD74CBzA5l.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jNUgtrpBHK4BnX2m_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jNUgtrpBHK4BnX2m.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KoruvWpLQv94uiZW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KoruvWpLQv94uiZW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/E67BY7mENWQ3V18Q_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/E67BY7mENWQ3V18Q.jpg)
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ASUS Discontinues ROG APEX Z790, Next-Generation Version Incoming
In a recent interaction with the community on Chinese social platforms, Tony Yu, better known as Uncle Tony and serving as the General Manager of ASUS China, shed light on several questions concerning ASUS's products. One question that captured attention was about the ROG Z790 APEX motherboard, a premium offering from ASUS designed explicitly for overclocking. Tony clarified that the motherboard is currently out of production as ASUS gears up to unveil an updated version. This move is in line with industry trends, with rivals like Gigabyte and MSI also refreshing their respective Z790 lineups. The updated motherboards from ASUS are expected to align with Intel's next-generation Core series known as Raptor Lake Refresh, featuring incremental improvements such as WiFi-7 standard integration, new color options, enhanced power delivery mechanisms, and advancements in memory overclocking capabilities.

Launched initially in November of the previous year with a price tag of $699, the ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX motherboard stood out for its superior features aimed at overclocking enthusiasts. These include 24 power supply modules, dual 8Pin power connectors, AI-driven overclocking technology, and support for DDR5 memory with speeds exceeding 8000 MT/s. It also offers a plethora of connectivity options, like five M.2 interfaces, a 2.5G network card, WiFi 6E, and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, along with 60 W QC 4+ fast charging. This motherboard gained popularity in December when it was used to set a world record CPU frequency of 9008.82 MHz using an Intel i9-13900K processor. Looking forward, the next generation of Intel Core processors could enable even higher overclocking frequencies. Apart from this, Tony tantalizingly hinted that ASUS is experimenting with innovative design changes, such as introducing connectors on the reverse side of motherboards, although this feature may not debut in the APEX series.https://tpucdn.com/img/jz2NqHXtMEbxMIsR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jz2NqHXtMEbxMIsR.jpg)

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(PR) Kingston IronKey Extends Mobile Data Protection with Flagship Military-Grade D500S
Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, launched today the Best-in-Class Kingston IronKey D500S, hardware-encrypted USB flash drive providing military-grade security for classified data in transit. The D500S is FIPS 140-3 Level 3 (Pending) certified with new enhancements from NIST requiring secure microprocessor upgrades for stronger security and attack protections for government and military use. The drive self-tests upon bootup and includes thermal and voltage protection to automatically shut down when certain threshold is reached. Waterproof{{Footnote.N47812}, dustproof, shock and vibration resistant to Military Standards, crush-resistant and epoxy-filled, D500S' rugged zinc casing protects internal components from penetration attacks.

The Multi-Password option with Complex or Passphrase mode allows users to take ownership over their data, making it easier to remember the password to unlock the stringent security. Admin can reset a User password and enable a One-Time Recovery password to restore access should User password be forgotten. Both Admin and User can set a session-based Read-Only mode to protect the drive from malware on untrusted systems, while Admin can also set a Global Read-Only mode until reset. To keep data from getting into the wrong hands, Admin can enter a Crypto-Erase password that will destroy the data and reset the drive to prevent unauthorized access in compromising situations.https://tpucdn.com/img/WP4mFea9e9Pts5R4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WP4mFea9e9Pts5R4.jpg)
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(PR) Team Group Releases DDR5 VLP ECC UDIMM Industrial Memory for NetCom and High Computing Power Applications
In order to meet the evolving needs of Netcom data center computing, global memory provider TEAMGROUP is proud to introduce the new DDR5 VLP ECC U-DIMM normal and wide temperature (-40° to +85°C) memory module. It features DDR5 high performance, high frequencies, and large-capacity industrial ICs. Designed to have an extremely low profile for greater performance and more compact hardware configurations, the U-DIMM provides users with better performance and reliability than ever before.

Team Group's DDR5 VLP ECC U-DIMM memory modules come in frequencies up to 4800 MHz and 5600 MHz to ensure fast data processing and enhance computing performance. The memory is also offered in a wide range of capacity options, from 16 GB to 48 GB, allowing users to select the most suitable capacity kit for their platform's workload and computing needs. This module comes in an ultra-low-profile design, with a board height of only 0.738 inches, half of the normal modules. This allows it to meet the hardware configuration requirements of blade servers and helps maximize space for the user's configuration of components, and achieves higher server density.https://tpucdn.com/img/cCZUQpockbcQtGT5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cCZUQpockbcQtGT5.jpg)
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(PR) d-Matrix Announces $110 Million in Funding for Corsair Inference Compute Platform
d-Matrix (http://www.d-matrix.ai/), the leader in high-efficiency generative AI compute for data centers, has closed $110 million in a Series-B funding round led by Singapore-based global investment firm Temasek. The goal of the fundraise is to enable d-Matrix to begin commercializing Corsair, the world's first Digital-In Memory Compute (DIMC), chiplet-based inference compute platform, after the successful launches of its prior Nighthawk, Jayhawk-I and Jayhawk II chiplets.

d-Matrix's recent silicon announcement, Jayhawk II (https://www.d-matrix.ai/announcements/generative-ai-compute-front-runner-d-matrix-reaches-new-milestone-in-efficient-ai-inference/), is the latest example of how the company is working to fundamentally change the physics of memory-bound compute workloads common in generative AI and large language model (LLM) applications. With the explosion of this revolutionary technology over the past nine months, there has never been a greater need to overcome the memory bottleneck and current technology approaches that limit performance and drive up AI compute costs.https://tpucdn.com/img/2STkNLds8tnDoOOn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2STkNLds8tnDoOOn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/o1YxOS6yIBQsOFR9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/o1YxOS6yIBQsOFR9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/19QX9M3S0T1Kzl63_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/19QX9M3S0T1Kzl63.jpg)
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(PR) Blasphemous 2 Developer Discusses Creative Process
Blasphemous (https://store.steampowered.com/app/774361/Blasphemous/) set itself apart in 2019's crowded indie scene thanks to a firm belief in its roots. Developed in Spain, it was clear from the beginning that The Game Kitchen would have to adapt itself to an international audience—but even if the game released with an English demographic in mind, the art direction and overall tone were uniquely Spanish.

With the sequel, the team was adamant that they preserve that identity in the writing as well, regardless of which language you choose to play in. For Enrique Cabeza, Creative Director at The Game Kitchen (https://thegamekitchen.com/), the development of Blasphemous 2 (https://www.blasphemous2game.com/) felt sentient. It continued to shift and morph of its own volition, almost as if providing guidance to the team about where to go next. "You have to make mistakes and realize when it's time to change course to avoid paths you shouldn't take," he said.https://tpucdn.com/img/afULLfkVEshctleE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/afULLfkVEshctleE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/DZMmuYnHbRUJVG1f_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DZMmuYnHbRUJVG1f.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4KXMAjSLelodRpVc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4KXMAjSLelodRpVc.jpg)
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Schenker Technologies GmbH's e-commerce platform, bestware.com (https://bestware.com/en/news/intel-nuc-x15-arc), is now offering Intel's NUC X15 Laptop Kit (https://bestware.com/en/intel-nuc-x15-arc.html) with Core i7-12700H (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/core-i7-12700h.c2537) and dedicated Arc A730M graphics card, in addition to the laptops of the two own brands XMG and SCHENKER. The base configuration of the 2 kg light and well-equipped 15.6-inch notebook is available at a reduced price of €899 (~$963) for a limited time at launch.

Intel NUC X15 Arc combines Core i7-12700H with Arc A730M
Measuring 358.26 x 235 x 22.2 mm and weighing just 2 kg, the 15.6-inch Intel NUC X15 Arc positions itself among the light and slim laptops in its performance class. The display lid and top shell of the black chassis are aluminium; only the bottom shell and the display frame use plastic. Despite its compactness, the NUC 15 Arc offers high performance. Intel pairs a Core i7-12700H with 14 cores (6 performance, 8 efficiency cores) and 20 threads with a dedicated graphics card from its own Arc portfolio: The Arc A730M (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/arc-a730m.c3908) offers a generous 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and operates at a TGP of 75 watts.https://tpucdn.com/img/OCcuRrMk1Be4WaFV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OCcuRrMk1Be4WaFV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/cvEXQNB9S43M4RvA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cvEXQNB9S43M4RvA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/aGwOaGKdWt35rCPw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aGwOaGKdWt35rCPw.jpg)
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This Week in Gaming (Week 37)
As we enter the second week of September the release of new games is taking a bit of an autumn break. As such, we have no huge releases to look forward to this coming week, but it doesn't mean there aren't any new game releases. Expect a rather eclectic mix of games this week, ranging from co-op tavern defence to mythical forces and umbrellas to deceit, bombs and swords.

Tavernacle! (https://www.damadamagames.com/) / Monday 11 September
Grab your hammers and start to craft in this co-op Tavern Defense for one to four players. As a team of Dwarves, you must gather supplies and build towers to protect your beloved brewery. Learn to cooperate to achieve victory in this chaotic multiplayer game!https://tpucdn.com/img/UcUDB0xpjw6FBuGz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UcUDB0xpjw6FBuGz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/on4IYndIyQq8fsoz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/on4IYndIyQq8fsoz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/VdaxaATZEmv7UsB4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VdaxaATZEmv7UsB4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hpX3eR4gTBVcc09o_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hpX3eR4gTBVcc09o.jpg)
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(PR) BEAST, a Revolutionary Tactical RPG, Unveiled at Fear Fest 2023
Long presumed dead, Anton Sabbados, a veteran returns from a 10-year-long Ottoman slavery. His Carpathian homeland is feebly reigned by the demented prophet-king, its lands ruined by raiders and cursed with a hellish plague. Everything he loved and cherished is either gone or has changed beyond recognition. All he has left is his soldiers' loyalty - and a holy quest to end the plague. Facing hordes of enemies as well as his inner demons, you must help him see it through no matter the cost!

BEAST (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145630/BEAST/) is a dynamic and brutal gridless tactical turn-based RPG where moral choices during battle influence the gameplay. In a grimdark medieval world, torn by plague and military conflicts, you decide if you should exercise or exorcise your inner beast with dire consequences for you and your allies!https://tpucdn.com/img/HH7JaS0ryI7fgaqv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HH7JaS0ryI7fgaqv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8HucWjSDFT9NDM24_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8HucWjSDFT9NDM24.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bQXLFDJQW5TSKnWU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bQXLFDJQW5TSKnWU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xWNfHtJ01amkZtRM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xWNfHtJ01amkZtRM.jpg)
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Leak Suggests AMD 6th Gen EPYC "Venice" CPUs Linked to New SP7 Socket
Hardware leaker, YuuKi_AnS, has briefly turned their attention away from all things Team Blue (https://www.techpowerup.com/313398/intel-demos-6th-gen-xeon-scalable-cpus-core-counts-leaked)—their latest leak (https://twitter.com/yuuki_ans/status/1700146795899162699) points to upcoming server-grade processors chez AMD. A Zen 6 core-based 9006 EPYC CPU series, codenamed "Venice," is expected to arrive within two to three years along with an all-new SP7 socket—this information seems to have been sourced from an unnamed server manufacturer's product roadmap. A partial view of said slide also reveals forthcoming equipment powered by Intel "Falcon Shore" and NVIDIA "Blackwell (https://www.techpowerup.com/312333/nvidia-blackwell-graphics-architecture-gpu-codenames-revealed-ad104-has-no-successor)" GPU technologies.

As reported a couple of months ago (https://www.techpowerup.com/309206/leaked-email-suggests-amd-instinct-mi450-accelerators-to-feature-xswitch-interconnect-fabric), older insider info has AMD using "Weisshorn" as an in-house moniker for Zen 6 "Morpheus" architecture, destined for Venice CPUs—alleged to form part of a 2025/2026 EPYC lineup. YuuKi_AnS proposes that these will utilize either 12-channel or 16-channel DDR5 memory configurations—thus providing plenty of bandwidth across hundreds of Zen cores. Altogether very handy for cloud, enterprise, and HPC workloads—industry experts reckon that 384-core counts are feasible on single packages. Naturally, a Team Red timeline dictates that Zen 5 "Nirvana" is due before Zen 6 "Morpheus," so EPYC 9005 "Turin(-X)" and 8005 "Turin-Dense" lineups are (allegedly) up for a 2024-ish launch window on SP5 (LGA-6096) and SP6 (LGA 4094) socket types.https://tpucdn.com/img/XdtxODiSAE6daI7n_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XdtxODiSAE6daI7n.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZJf1dLUE5hkGM4vp_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZJf1dLUE5hkGM4vp.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6o0UDrSOm69w6NxP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6o0UDrSOm69w6NxP.jpg)

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(PR) Star Trek: Infinite Beams onto PC & Mac October 12
Paradox Interactive and Nimble Giant Entertainment have announced that their upcoming grand strategy game Star Trek: Infinite (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/star-trek-infinite/about), under license from Paramount Consumer Products, will launch on Mac and PC on October 12, 2023. Players can now pre-order (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/star-trek-infinite/buy) either the base game or Digital Deluxe Edition, granting them access to bonuses like skins, ships, and special voiceover. Star Trek: Infinite takes players on an interstellar saga with its emergent gameplay and complex choices, as they face the powers of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants.

More News on the Horizon!
Starting next week, we—Nimble Giant Entertainment (https://nimblegiant.com/games/star-trek-infinite/)—will be publishing the first in a series of Developer Diaries that will dig deeper into the game and its development journey, so be sure to come back for those. With this week's news, we will also be opening up our Discord server, which you can join through the URL below. Our announcements are great for anyone who has been hungry for news about Star Trek: Infinite, because we bring you our gameplay features trailer, a load of new screenshots that are live on the store page, and have now opened up pre-purchasing (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/star-trek-infinite/buy), allowing you to unlock bonus content on release.https://tpucdn.com/img/NeUnFjCDHZg4r3qx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NeUnFjCDHZg4r3qx.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/v73VNlzUGnvZ3rLm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/v73VNlzUGnvZ3rLm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hAf6MMLQRuuMGQV6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hAf6MMLQRuuMGQV6.jpg)
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E3 2024 Plans Involve New Venue, ESA and ReedPop Part Ways
Video game events specialist ReedPop is no longer partnering with the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) to co-organize future Electronic Entertainment Expo (aka E3) trade shows. According to GamesIndustry.biz, a venue change is also in the cards—E3's familiar setting of the Los Angeles Convention Center is not on the consideration list for next year. The ESA seems to be sizing up (or down) a suitable new location for E3 2024, despite industry talk indicating that everything had been called off, well in advance (https://www.techpowerup.com/310428/plans-for-e3-2024-2025-hanging-in-the-balance). E3 2023 was cancelled around Spring time (https://www.techpowerup.com/306663/e3-2023-officially-canceled), with major publishers confirming non-attendance and a downturn in public interest—the latest reports suggest that the ESA is working on a complete format revamp for their 2025 show.

A mutual decision has been reached between the (now former) collaborators—ReedPop's multi-year deal as co-organizer is annulled. ESA president and CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis commented on the split: "We appreciate ReedPop's partnership over the past 14 months and support their ongoing efforts to bring industry and fans together through their various events. While the reach of E3 remains unmatched in our industry, we are continuing to explore how we can evolve it to best serve the video game industry and are evaluating every aspect of the event, from format to location. We are committed to our role as a convenor for the industry and look forward to sharing news about E3 in the coming months."https://tpucdn.com/img/D9nrsUQ4L9jMWGxD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/D9nrsUQ4L9jMWGxD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Y6zkwpym1alidDTW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Y6zkwpym1alidDTW.jpg)

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(PR) IBM Expands Cloud Security and Compliance Center
IBM has announced the expansion of the their Cloud Security and Compliance Center (https://www.ibm.com/cloud/security-and-compliance-center), a suite of modernized cloud security and compliance solutions designed to help enterprises mitigate risk and protect data across their hybrid, multicloud environments and workloads. As clients look for ways to address new threats across the supply chain and manage evolving global regulations, the solution suite helps to support their resiliency, performance, security, and compliance needs while helping to minimize operational costs.

"IBM Cloud has a long history of working with clients in financial services and other highly regulated industries, especially when it comes to helping them to drive innovation while protecting their sensitive data," said Rohit Badlaney, General Manager, IBM Cloud Product and Industry Platform. "The expansion of the IBM Cloud Security and Compliance Center demonstrates our continued focus on industry-specific capabilities that help address real world business challenges for our clients. For example, clients have the ability to utilize the IBM Cloud Framework for Financial Services (https://cloud.ibm.com/docs/framework-financial-services?topic=framework-financial-services-about), which can help them address evolving rules, laws and regulations surrounding cloud risk. The new capabilities showcase our commitment to supporting clients on their hybrid cloud modernization journeys, designed for security, compliance, privacy, and trust at the forefront of our product roadmap."https://tpucdn.com/img/aE9JgqZrTbSXZusC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aE9JgqZrTbSXZusC.jpg)
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A few new releases from last week flew under the radar with the meteoric response to Starfield's early access, especially since the Xbox Wire crew (https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/09/08/trine-5-a-clockwork-conspiracy/) was all-hands on deck to support the launch. But there was one new title I knew I wanted to bump to the top of my playlist, as I've adored all the previous games in the series. Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy (https://trine5.thqnordic.com/) will take Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief, and Pontius the Knight on their most action-packed journey yet! With their reputations tarnished, loved ones in danger, and their own magical powers at stake, the Heroes of Trine must reunite to push back a fearsome Clockwork army and bring peace and justice to the land! I've always been bewildered by the Trine series. It's not fair to call a game with five releases - each one a bit bigger and better than its predecessor - a hidden gem. Perhaps, "rare gem" is more befitting. But it is a true treasure indeed - a fun, feature-filled series with a rich story, vibrant characters, and epic adventure.

Once Upon a Time…
The Trine series (https://www.trinegame.com/#games) is a collection of fantasy action-adventure games with equal shares of platforming and puzzle elements sprinkled in about three heroes: a knight, a thief, and a wizard. The heroes are bound together by a magical artifact called the Trine and must work together using their unique skills to solve puzzles, fight enemies, and explore breathtaking environments.https://tpucdn.com/img/EUv3EkXKFdEHDVJk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EUv3EkXKFdEHDVJk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2OdKg1gN947t55Vq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2OdKg1gN947t55Vq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/O8ATlrY13LPZPVUs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/O8ATlrY13LPZPVUs.jpg)
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TSMC Prediction: AI Chip Supply Shortage to Last ~18 Months
TSMC Chairman Mark Liu was asked to comment on all things artificial intelligence-related at the SEMICON Taiwan 2023 (https://semicontaiwan.org/en) industry event. According to a Nikkei Asia report (https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/TSMC-sees-AI-chip-output-constraints-lasting-1.5-years), he foresees supply constraints lasting until the tail end of 2024: "It's not the shortage of AI chips. It's the shortage of our chip-on-wafer-on-substrate (COWOS) capacity...Currently, we can't fulfill 100% of our customers' needs, but we try to support about 80%. We think this is a temporary phenomenon. After our expansion of advanced chip packaging capacity, it should be alleviated in one and a half years." He cites a recent and very "sudden" spike in demand for COWOS, with numbers tripling within the span of a year. Market leader NVIDIA relies on TSMC's advanced packaging system—most notably with the production of highly-prized (https://www.techpowerup.com/310356/nvidia-a100-gpus-in-high-demand-on-chinese-black-market) A100 and H100 series Tensor Core compute GPUs.

These issues are deemed a "temporary" problem—it could take around 18 months to eliminate production output "bottlenecks." TSMC is racing to bolster its native activities with new facilities—plans for a new $2.9 billion advanced chip packaging plant (in Miaoli County) were disclosed during summer time (https://www.reuters.com/technology/tsmc-invest-nearly-29-bln-build-advanced-chip-plant-taiwan-media-2023-07-25/). Liu reckons that industry-wide innovation is necessary to meet growing demand through new methods to "connect, package and stack chips." Liu elaborated: "We are now putting together many chips into a tightly integrated massive interconnect system. This is a paradigm shift in semiconductor technology integration." The TSMC boss reckons that processing units fielding over one trillion transistors are viable within the next decade: "it's through packaging with multiple chips that this could be possible.".https://tpucdn.com/img/lwBkIKQolsT2nOto_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lwBkIKQolsT2nOto.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/sAe9gLkJ2X9CZaxW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sAe9gLkJ2X9CZaxW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZUY4zIsA8wz73ik3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZUY4zIsA8wz73ik3.jpg)

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(PR) Steam to Curate Game Support for DualShock & DualSense Controllers
The Steam store and desktop client will soon be able to help players find games that support DualSense or DualShock controllers. If your game supports either of these devices, you can now enter that information in the Steamworks "edit store" section for your app. Steamworks has a new controller-support questionnaire for developers to better describe the devices supported by the game.

If your game plays well with a DualShock or DualSense Controller (PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 respectively), you can now specify that information within Steamworks. This is the first step toward helping players find games that support the most commonly-used PC video game controllers. Starting in October, we'll show this information to players in the Steam store and Steam desktop client. Here are more details on this new level of support.https://tpucdn.com/img/CBTMqafHnTWNaLj0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CBTMqafHnTWNaLj0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KCcQpY4fbE5LIdGN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KCcQpY4fbE5LIdGN.jpg)
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The advent of PCIe 5.0 SSDs with Phison's E26 controllers has been a double-edged sword. While these SSDs offer impressively high data throughputs, they come with a significant drawback: severe overheating issues that can cause the SSDs not only to throttle down but to shut off entirely. TechPowerUp noted this issue in our tests, most notably with the Corsair MP700 (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/corsair-mp700-2-tb/8.html), where the uncooled drive shut down after 86 seconds of reads and after 55 seconds of writes. Regarding criticism from tech reviewers, Corsair has released a firmware update (version 22.1) for its MP700 SSD to ensure that it throttles down rather than shutting off when overheated. Yet, many other SSDs like the Crucial T700, Seagate FireCuda 540, Gigabyte Aorus Gen 5 10000, and Adata Legend 970 still suffer from temperature issues.

However, it's crucial to note that these extreme overheating problems occur only when the SSDs run without any cooling. While some manufacturers have planned firmware updates to address the issue, Corsair is the only company that has taken tangible action so far. Crucial has released a new firmware (PACR5102), but the ComputerBase (https://www.computerbase.de/2023-07/firecuda-540-aorus-gen5-und-legend-970-weitere-phison-e26-ssds-schalten-ab-statt-zu-drosseln/) report indicates that the SSD continues to shut off at high temperatures. The problem, though, can generally be mitigated with proper cooling. Whether using the included cooler or placing the SSD under a motherboard cover, temperatures usually stay below the critical limit, thus avoiding a complete shutdown. When we tested the SSTC Tiger Shark Elite 2 TB (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/sstc-tiger-shark-elite-2-tb/8.html) with Phison E26 (with updated firmware) without adequate cooling, the SSD continued to operate and throttled down, indicating that the remaining SSDs using this controller need a proper firmware update that throttles the SSD instead of shutting it down.https://tpucdn.com/img/5VPHAhbuUpjSuWhl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5VPHAhbuUpjSuWhl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3oVNlTYW901YJHIJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3oVNlTYW901YJHIJ.jpg)

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(PR) ECS Unveils Versatile Motherboards for Diverse Industry Applications
ECS Industrial Computer Co., Ltd., also known as ECSIPC, the subsidiary of leading motherboard and computer manufacturer Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), today introduces its new motherboards H610H7-IM1, ADLN-I3, and ADLN-I for various industry applications. To meet the diverse needs and purposes of various applications, ECSIPC is delighted to announce the launch of the H610H7-IM1, featuring dual PCI-E x16 expansion slots. In addition, the new ADLN-I3 motherboard offers an extensive array of I/O, including 10 COM ports specifically designed for a wide range of industrial applications. Furthermore, the Mini-ITX SoC motherboard, ADLN-I, offers abundant connectivity options and remarkable flexibility.

The H610H7-IM1 motherboard focuses on vertical application industries, with a design featuring dual PCI-E x16 expansion slots. It is particularly suitable for smart transportation, such as automated safety detection (e.g. railway safety, parking lot management), and smart manufacturing (e.g. factory defect detection). This enhances security and reduces human errors.https://tpucdn.com/img/Unm7upZJuQRhdrA6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Unm7upZJuQRhdrA6.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/yYmCPu7TiE8xje9T_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yYmCPu7TiE8xje9T.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/g3AtujKOQAOikeTm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/g3AtujKOQAOikeTm.jpg)
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GoDeal24 Announces Office Special Sale—Lowest Prices on the Web for Genuine Software
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Nintendo Switch 2 to Feature NVIDIA Ampere GPU with DLSS
The rumors of Nintendo's next-generation Switch handheld gaming console have been piling up ever since the competition in the handheld console market got more intense. Since the release of the original Switch, Valve has released Steam Deck, ASUS made ROG Ally, and others are also exploring the market. However, the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2 is closer and closer, as we have information about the chipset that will power this device. Thanks to Kepler_L2 on Twitter/X, we have the codenames of the upcoming processors. The first generation Switch came with NVIDIA's Tegra X1 SoC built on a 20 nm node. However, later on, NVIDIA supplied Nintendo with a Tegra X1+ SoC made on a 16 nm node. There were no performance increases recorded, just improved power efficiency. Both of them used four Cortex-A57 and four Cortex-A53 cores with GM20B Maxwell GPUs.

For the Nintendo Switch 2, NVIDIA is said to utilize a customized variant of NVIDIA Jetson Orin SoC for automotive applications. The reference Orin SoC carries a codename T234, while this alleged adaptation has a T239 codename; the version is most likely optimized for power efficiency. The reference Orin design is a considerable uplift compared to the Tegra X1, as it boasts 12 Cortex-A78AE cores and LPDDR5 memory, along with Ampere GPU microarchitecture. Built on Samsung's 8 nm node, the efficiency would likely yield better battery life and position the second-generation Switch well among the now extended handheld gaming console market. However, including Ampere architecture would also bring technologies like DLSS, which would benefit the low-power SoC.https://tpucdn.com/img/AoufNyN3O5SXKlsx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AoufNyN3O5SXKlsx.jpg)

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(PR) NVIDIA DLSS Coming to Icarus, Ad Infinitum, Mortal Kombat 1, and More Games
Last week, we revealed that Lies of P, Party Animals, SYNCED, and Witchfire were all launching with support for DLSS this month, bringing that performance-accelerating goodness on day-1 to even more anticipated games. This week, ICARUS has upgraded to NVIDIA DLSS 3 and more DLSS 2 games are available now including Arcadegeddon, Starsiege: Deadzone, and Warstride Challenges. Looking ahead, Ad Infinitum and Mortal Kombat 1 are launching with DLSS 2.

ICARUS DLSS 3 Update Available Now
In ICARUS, the co-op survival game by Dean Hall and RocketWerkz, players explore a savage alien wilderness in the aftermath of terraforming gone wrong. Survive long enough to mine exotic matter before returning to orbit, then explore and conquer new biomes of greater risk and greater reward. You must meet your deadline for extraction though, or face being left behind forever. Alternatively, play in the persistent Open World mode to build a planet-side encampment that'll give you a base from which to explore the game's massive maps, and beat ICARUS' challenging bosses.https://tpucdn.com/img/Aa6xa4nP4Rsc9QOt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Aa6xa4nP4Rsc9QOt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NhJN8U1VSHIeuPSE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NhJN8U1VSHIeuPSE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/tKfcNsefkfv0QAfS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tKfcNsefkfv0QAfS.jpg)
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(PR) MythForce is Out Now on PC and Consoles
Ready to start your adventure? Saturday mornings are back with MythForce (https://mythforce.com/)! Complete with 1980s rogue-lite cartoon chaos, co-op dungeon crawling action and an epic eighties-throwback soundtrack. Inspired by beloved Saturday morning cartoons, MythForce unites swords & sorcery with gripping first person combat in a new rogue-like adventure. Brave the dungeon alone or join forces with friends to take on an ever-changing Castle of Evil!

Scratch that nostalgic itch with wholesome fun that's easy to pick up and play (but tough to master). In true rogue-like fashion, each time you're defeated, you'll have to start over at the beginning—but every playthrough makes you a little stronger. Level up as you explore the dungeon, uncovering magical artifacts and upgrades to make you say "I HAVE THE POWER!"https://tpucdn.com/img/slvGVZyrZZvkxA8y_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/slvGVZyrZZvkxA8y.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/TDEnoduTPZ5lKF18_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TDEnoduTPZ5lKF18.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iXIfaDqfRfWti8BO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iXIfaDqfRfWti8BO.jpg)
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(PR) Apple debuts iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
Apple today announced iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, featuring an industry-first color-infused back glass with a stunning, textured matte finish, and a new contoured edge on the aluminium enclosure. Both models feature the Dynamic Island, and an advanced camera system designed to help users take fantastic photos of everyday moments in their lives. A powerful 48MP Main camera enables super-high-resolution photos and a new 2x Telephoto option to give users a total of three optical zoom levels—like having a third camera. The iPhone 15 lineup also introduces the next generation of portraits, making it easier to capture portraits with great detail and low-light performance. Building on Apple's innovative satellite infrastructure, Roadside Assistance via satellite can connect users to AAA if they have car trouble while off the grid. With A16 Bionic for powerful, proven performance; a USB‑C connector; Precision Finding for Find My friends; and industry-leading durability features, iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus represent a huge leap forward.

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be available in five stunning new colors: pink, yellow, green, blue, and black. Pre-orders begin Friday, September 15, with availability beginning Friday, September 22.https://tpucdn.com/img/P2k46nyGdJvpVv6J_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/P2k46nyGdJvpVv6J.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1qOIeICKnIIgMoLo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1qOIeICKnIIgMoLo.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/299tuzYfTU1pU8Dd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/299tuzYfTU1pU8Dd.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MsaC83bZldRWrdMg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MsaC83bZldRWrdMg.jpg)
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(PR) Apple Unveils iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max with USB-C Connectivity
Apple today debuted iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, designed with aerospace-grade titanium that's strong yet lightweight to deliver Apple's lightest Pro models ever. The new design also features contoured edges and a customizable Action button, allowing users to personalize their iPhone experience. Powerful camera upgrades enable the equivalent of seven pro lenses with incredible image quality, including a more advanced 48MP Main camera system that now supports the new super-high-resolution 24MP default, the next generation of portraits with Focus and Depth Control, improvements to Night mode and Smart HDR, and an all-new 5x Telephoto camera exclusively on iPhone 15 Pro Max. A17 Pro unlocks next-level gaming experiences and pro performance. The new USB‑C connector is supercharged with USB 3 speeds—up to 20x faster than USB 2—and together with new video formats, enables powerful pro workflows that were not possible before. And with the addition of Roadside Assistance via satellite, the iPhone 15 Pro lineup builds on Apple's innovative satellite infrastructure to connect users to help if they have car trouble while off the grid.

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When Assassin's Creed Mirage (https://store.ubisoft.com/us/assassins-creed-mirage-deluxe-edition/62ea4b5609372571f2736a6b.html) launches on October 5, it will represent a return to the series' roots - but what does that mean, exactly? For one thing, it means we'll be back in the Middle East (the dense urban landscape of Baghdad, specifically) amongst the ranks of the Hidden Ones, who at this point are classic Assassins in all but name - working out of secret bureaus, constructing the legendary fortress at Alamut, and sporting the familiar white robes we first saw on Altaïr back in 2007. They can also speak entirely in their native language, with the series' first-ever full localization in Arabic.

But the connection isn't merely in the setting and story; Assassin's Creed Mirage recaptures the spirit of the series' origins through gameplay, in ways both big and small. For example, as a former street thief, Basim can pickpocket people in the crowds, much like Ezio Auditore could. He can also make use of explosive noisemakers and mines, like the ones Ezio could craft in Assassin's Creed Revelations - and if he draws too much attention, his notoriety will rise, and players will need to tear down wanted posters or bribe officials if they don't want continual, escalating attention from guards.https://tpucdn.com/img/rWT1E2S4qTGHgOjv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rWT1E2S4qTGHgOjv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Dj0WhY127jkSjaiE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Dj0WhY127jkSjaiE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6hj97wFq1CYMGWKs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6hj97wFq1CYMGWKs.jpg)
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(PR) Total War: Pharaoh Launch Date Revealed - October 11
Greetings all! We're super excited to announce that Total War: Pharaoh releases digitally on 11th October 2023 at 3PM BST / 10AM EDT / 10PM CST! If you pre-order Total War: Pharoah now (https://pharaoh.totalwar.com/news/announce-faq/#preorder-modal), you will be able to take part in an exclusive Early Access Weekend before the game is released, as well as getting your hands on two awesome cosmetic packs for the full game.

WHAT IS TOTAL WAR: PHARAOH?
Total War: Pharaoh is the newest entry in the award-winning grand strategy series from the developers at Creative Assembly. Experience Ancient Egypt during the vibrant and tumultuous era of the Bronze Age Collapse and master dynamic real-time battles and turn-based empire management to rise above your adversaries and become Egypt's last great Pharaoh.https://tpucdn.com/img/OMtMUD2gUJA2Ftif_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OMtMUD2gUJA2Ftif.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/F3wXseIw9l4JGaOe_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/F3wXseIw9l4JGaOe.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/XEVceeKTgYTUm7r2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XEVceeKTgYTUm7r2.jpg)
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(PR) Xbox Introduces the Astral Purple Wireless Controller
Introducing the newest addition to our classic Xbox controller lineup, the Xbox Wireless Controller - Astral Purple (https://www.xbox.com/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controller#purple). The rich purple color has such a distinct regal look to spice up your gaming setup and bolster your collection. The dark purple theme is carried over to both the thumbsticks and buttons, with a black matte finish on the hybrid D-Pad, bumpers, and triggers. This is all tied together with a clean white back case that results in the front of the controller looking even more striking.

Each Xbox Wireless Controller in Astral Purple comes with all the features you've come to love in our current generation of controllers. The D-Pad's hybrid design offers an accurate yet familiar glide, perfect for navigating complex gaming worlds with precision. The textured grips on the bumpers, triggers, and back case allow for a better grip and the 3.5 mm jack enables you to chat with friends using a compatible headset. By using Bluetooth and Xbox Wireless, the Astral Purple controller can connect to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, PC, mobile phones, and tablets. Play longer with up to 40 hours of battery life and save your favorite moments like hitting a new personal speed running record with the dedicated Share buttonhttps://tpucdn.com/img/Pib1Pz6oYeIqzdy2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Pib1Pz6oYeIqzdy2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9PwzYDlFImxwKpZd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9PwzYDlFImxwKpZd.jpg)
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Arm IPO Filing Reveals Development of Reference Designs
British semiconductor specialist firm, Arm Ltd., has has confirmed that it will be offering its clients the option to license "SoC solutions," as opposed to the usual model of paying for intellectual properties. A new Bloomberg article reaffirms previous claims (https://www.techpowerup.com/307657/ft-claims-arm-engineers-working-on-proprietary-chip) that Arm's engineering department was beavering away on reference chip designs. An IPO filing (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1973239/000119312523228059/d393891df1a.htm), registered with the SEC, reveals that various system-on-chip designs are in the pipeline—likely targeting fast-growing tech markets.

An Arm statement explained: "More recently, we have invested in a holistic, solution-focused approach to design, expanding beyond individual design IP elements to providing a more complete system. By delivering SoC solutions optimized for specific use cases, we can ensure that the entire system works together seamlessly to provide maximum performance and efficiency. At the same time, by designing an increasingly greater portion of the overall chip design, we are further reducing incremental development investment and risk borne by our customers while also enabling us to capture more value per device." Arm is probably keen to boost its profit margins, and become more attractive in the eyes of potential investors (https://www.investors.com/news/technology/arm-ipo-could-open-door-for-more-tech-stock-offerings/)—lately their designs have been implemented in more expensive product segments, namely automotive, client PCs, and cloud data center solutions.https://tpucdn.com/img/3pN0lGCohQxFktCo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3pN0lGCohQxFktCo.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/EUNkQNsgGI4J2gBi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EUNkQNsgGI4J2gBi.jpg)

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PowerColor Registers Radeon RX 7600 XT 10 GB & 12 GB Cards
PowerColor has registered a significant number of AMD Radeon RX 7000-series SKUs with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC)—these enrollments are seemingly always a good source of pre-launch information. Naturally, the ever reliable harukaze5719 (https://twitter.com/harukaze5719/status/1701591264003834252) has reported on this latest filing. The most interesting new SKUs within this leak appear to be Radeon RX 7600 XT graphics cards lined up in Hellhound and Fighter flavors—perhaps an early hint of Team Red prepping different versions of existing RDNA 3 GPUs. Scott Herkelman, AMD's senior vice president, stated last month (https://www.techpowerup.com/312885/amd-svp-states-that-rdna-3-portfolio-complete-following-launch-of-radeon-rx-7800-xt-7700-xt) that no new RX 7000-series ASICs were in the pipeline. The already released Radeon RX 7600 8 GB GPU (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-7600.c4153) is the sole entry within its lower end gaming segment for the current generation.

Technical information is not included with EEC filings, so we can only speculate about the choice of Navi 3x GPU with these leaked XT variants. VideoCardz has questioned the slightly peculiar allocations of 10 GB and 12 GB VRAM specs: "(raising) questions about AMD's choice of GPU architecture. One possibility is that they are using the Navi 33 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/amd-navi-33.g1001) with unusual 96-bit and 80-bit memory configurations, although this seems counterintuitive as it would result in lower memory bandwidth compared to the RX 7600. The Navi 33 GPU is typically limited to a 128-bit memory interface." Alternatively, they also propose that a "heavily cut-down Navi 32 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/amd-navi-32.g1000) GPU" could exist that "grants 192/160-bit memory." SKUs based on AMD's unreleased Radeon RX 6750 Golden Rabbit Edition (GRE) GPU are also visible within PowerColor's registration, also sporting 10 GB and 12 GB video memory configurations. Additionally, the Taiwanese graphics card specialist appears to be preparing a couple of white and SAKURA (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/powercolor-hellhound-sakura-rx-6650-xt.b9659) edition Radeon RX 7800 XT and 7700 XT cards.https://tpucdn.com/img/udfYdOAcOrcHnLoz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/udfYdOAcOrcHnLoz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MiRtqvootXaFDxxy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MiRtqvootXaFDxxy.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6L8MQrLjCDGMRe8U_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6L8MQrLjCDGMRe8U.jpg)

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(PR) Q2 NAND Flash Revenue Up 7.4%, Anticipated to Exceed 3% Growth in Q3
TrendForce's latest research paints a vivid picture: Q2 saw the NAND Flash market still grappling with lackluster demand and being significantly outpaced by supply. The ASP of NAND Flash also took a hit, tumbling 10-15%. Nevertheless, there was a silver lining as bit shipments grew by 19.9% QoQ from a low baseline in 1Q23. To sum up, the Q2 landscape of the NAND Flash sector witnessed a 7.4% QoQ growth in revenue, reaching US$9.338 billion.

From Q2, Samsung began reining in production with a further squeeze expected for the third quarter. With inventories set to thin out, price hikes loom on the horizon, possibly offering a remedy to the chronic supply-demand imbalance. Yet, a crowded supplier landscape in the NAND Flash sector means that many players, faced with hefty inventories, will likely continue aggressive sales into Q3. Forecasts suggests a deceleration in ASP decline for NAND Flash products in Q3 to 5-10%. Riding the stockpiling momentum for the high season, bit shipments are set to rise, propelling Q3 revenue growth past the 3% threshold.https://tpucdn.com/img/Z5qp7fRWOFPoGs6I_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Z5qp7fRWOFPoGs6I.jpg)
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(PR) Drop Announces Major V2 Enhancements to Fan-Favorite CTRL, ALT, and SHIFT Keyboards
Drop, the leading community-driven e-commerce company, today introduced enhanced versions of its CTRL, ALT, and SHIFT keyboards. First launched in 2018 and designed from feedback from the Drop community, these keyboards have since become best-sellers, offering a compelling combination of customization and quality. The new V2 variants of the Drop CTRL, ALT and SHIFT combine iconic, fully aluminium design with stand-out RGB lighting performance, improved features and enhanced performance, delivering an unparalleled typing experience for those seeking to elevate their desk setups.

"The new and improved CTRL, ALT, and SHIFT V2 keyboards represent a leap forward in design, performance, and functionality while preserving the cherished qualities that made their predecessors beloved by our community," said Jef Holove, CEO, Drop. "With the addition of highly requested features such as stabilizer upgrades, new switch options, and enhanced RGB LED capabilities, we offer the community an upgraded and unparalleled typing experience that will make them fall in love with these reinvented, classic keyboards all over again."https://tpucdn.com/img/njCYHfLqjNTeWuXQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/njCYHfLqjNTeWuXQ.jpg)
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(PR) Steelseries Unveils Special Edition Arctis Nova 7 White Collection
From the makers of Arctis, the most awarded audio line in gaming, SteelSeries (https://steelseries.com/), the original esports brand that fuses gaming and culture, today introduces the special-edition Arctis Nova 7 white collection. Through four years of innovative and meticulous engineering, SteelSeries set out to push boundaries, solve problems for those living a multi-faceted "gaming lifestyle" and reinvent the world's #1 premium gaming headphones. Whether it's gaming on the go, listening to Spotify or watching Netflix while commuting on the train or bus, taking a Zoom call and needing to tune out the noise in a shared apartment, workspace, or coffee shop, at the home office with furry kids running around, in the gym or basketball court, playing some Call of Duty Modern Warfare II or Mario at home, and so much more... Welcome to the future of audio for a gaming lifestyle.

Elite performance comes standard. The Arctis Nova 7X & 7P are equipped with the Nova Acoustic System, which fuses hardware and software to raise the bar over the competition and provide those living a "gaming lifestyle" with a new superpower known as "Almighty Audio." The combination of custom-designed High Fidelity speaker drivers that offer unparalleled sound purity, plus immersive 360° Spatial Audio for an immersive soundscape, along with the Sonar Audio Software Suite (https://steelseries.com/gg/sonar), which features the first pro-grade parametric EQ for gamers and allows them to adjust every individual frequency, provides unparalleled sound customization.https://tpucdn.com/img/4I1UbMGbWEa4mSOz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4I1UbMGbWEa4mSOz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/HKkHcnS9wp0pNXH6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HKkHcnS9wp0pNXH6.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/AHfLrHG6mfxGmmwJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AHfLrHG6mfxGmmwJ.jpg)
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(PR) UPMEM Raises €7M to Revolutionize AI and Analytics Processing
UPMEM, a fabless semiconductor startup has raised €4.1 M equity from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund and Venture Capitalists (Partech, Western Digital Capital, C4 Ventures…), and a €2.5M grant from the EIC. Founded by Fabrice Devaux and Gilles Hamou, the company is pioneering ultra-efficient Processing In Memory (PIM) accelerators to tackle the significant challenge of compute efficiency for AI and big data applications.

UPMEM's PIM solution, integrating UPMEM's first commercial-grade PIM chip on the market, is now available to cloud markets across the globe (US, Asia...) to provide the most cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions for AI and analytics applications in data centers and at the edge, such as large language models (LLM e.g. GPT), genomics, large analytics.https://tpucdn.com/img/2Q7kq5aM8uwAqmqh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2Q7kq5aM8uwAqmqh.jpg)
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Filip Pierściński, the lead scene programmer at CD Projekt Red, has been posting some compelling information regarding technical improvements lined up for the PC version of Cyberpunk 2077. Update 2.0 and the major Phantom Liberty DLC campaign are due to launch on September 26, although a PlayStation database leak suggests that the former could arrive this week—a whole bunch of new features, characters, missions and stories are promised (https://www.techpowerup.com/313203/cyberpunk-2077-update-2-0-and-phantom-liberty-features-detailed), although the pay-for-pack nets you the majority of upcoming intriguing goodies. We hope that there is no premium placed on performance upgrades for the PC platform—Pierściński's declarations imply that enhancements are arriving with Update 2.0 and Phantom Liberty (PL). The next version of CD Projekt Red's ambitious action role-player will take full advantage of multi-core CPUs, although there are some thermal-related caveats according to the programmer's social media postings: "Before release CP2077 v2.0 and PL please check conditions of your cooling systems in PC. We use all (that) you have, so workload on CPU 90% on 8 core is expected. To save your time please run Cinebench or similar and check (the) stability of your systems."

He was happy to field questions from the fan base—a worried gamer expressed some concern about the game's potential hardware cooking prowess. Pierściński replied: "Heheh of course not ???? we are not synthetic benchmark, but still you can hit thermal throttling, if you have insufficient cooling system. It will result in below expected performance or even crash in extreme situations." The Cyberpunk 2077 modification community pre-empted CD Projekt Red by several months with the release of an unofficial SMT fix (https://wccftech.com/amd-ryzen-cpus-up-to-27-percent-performance-boost-cyberpunk-2077-unofficial-smt-fix/) to address and fix lower utilization of AMD and Intel CPU architectures. Pierściński also confirms that third-party produced patches are no longer needed, thanks to native support being introduced with CDPR's official September updates, although players are best advised to stick with 8-core SMT configurations.https://tpucdn.com/img/snrg84ICfS5Qv0wT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/snrg84ICfS5Qv0wT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/oSWYa7428GimT89h_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oSWYa7428GimT89h.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MQvpNY0ULS0Ql6MC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MQvpNY0ULS0Ql6MC.jpg)

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(PR) Seasonic Launches Focus GX ATX 3.0 Power Supply Series
Seasonic is proud to announce the introduction of the new FOCUS GX ATX 3.0 Series power supplies (https://seasonic.com/atx3-focus-gx). The FOCUS GX ATX 3.0 certified units are built on the well-established legacy of the popular Seasonic FOCUS Series. These power supplies tick all the check boxes that PC builders and enthusiasts have come to expect from the Seasonic brand name. Thanks to the fully modular design, only those cables need to be connected which are necessary to power the PC components.

The new FOCUS GX units are ATX 3.0 certified and PCIe 5.0 compliant to power the latest cutting-edge systems, helping to improve overall system performance and long-term reliability, while providing the most stable power necessary at the highest levels of performance. With the included top-quality PCIe 5.0 12VHPWR VGA cable, these units can safely power the latest modern graphics cards, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series.https://tpucdn.com/img/ZdiBm2OZJGXV8Xzq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZdiBm2OZJGXV8Xzq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/mYtBAGTPhvywAFyN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mYtBAGTPhvywAFyN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KRIRoReIJ6Vbxiap_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KRIRoReIJ6Vbxiap.jpg)
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(PR) My Time at Sandrock Launching November 2
Focus Entertainment (https://www.focus-entmt.com/en/games/my-time-at-sandrock) and Pathea Games (https://sandrock.pathea.net/) have released a new trailer for My Time at Sandrock, the much-anticipated follow-up to the award-winning, player-acclaimed sandbox simulation RPG My Time at Portia. Currently available on PC via Steam Early Access (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1084600/My_Time_at_Sandrock/) and Epic Games Store (https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/my-time-at-sandrock), it will launch in V1.0 on November 2nd. As the date approaches, this new gameplay trailer entitled "A Builder's Life" gives you an insight into the engrossing construction and farming activities that will soon fill your busy-yet-cozy days as a newly-arrived Builder in Sandrock.

Build the future of Sandrock
Welcome to Sandrock, a fascinating little city nestled deep within the Wild West. Ravaged years ago, it is now up to you, your tools and your Builder's skills to restore Sandrock to its former glory. Your experience will be as adventurous as it will be wholesome. When you are not searching for mysteries and hidden treasures on a galloping horse, use all the resources you've found to vigorously reconstruct the city and cultivate its land. Build and customize your headquarters and city buildings, craft and upgrade modern tools and machinery, revive farming and ranching, and fix damaged Sandrock technologies. Discover, buy or unlock new designs to always expand your builder's crafting book and prove yourself by earning the most enviable title of all: Builder of the Month!https://tpucdn.com/img/9rkXQclSNmE3CnH9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9rkXQclSNmE3CnH9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/TZIzRdTpd5trPXgq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TZIzRdTpd5trPXgq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/gxm8eShVkTiDMQz6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gxm8eShVkTiDMQz6.jpg)
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MSI, the global leading gaming brand, will participate in the Tokyo Game Show 2023 (TGS 2023) during Sept. 21st to 24th, held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. This year's TGS marks the full return of physical exhibitions and the removal of age restrictions for entry, providing exhibitors with more space to showcase their latest games and products. Players under the age of 12 can freely enter the venue, attracting more families to visit. Additionally, this year's TGS VR will have a game island theme, and after downloading the app, players can enter for free using a computer, VR equipment, or smartphones. This allows players who cannot attend in person to enjoy this immersive gaming event through virtual reality technology.

"As a global leader in gaming, MSI has always maintained close communication and interaction with fans and gamers. The full return of Tokyo Game Show 2023 provides us with a great opportunity to showcase our powerful product lineup and cutting-edge technology, delivering luxurious gaming experience to all gamers," said Sam Chern, MSI Marketing Vice President.https://tpucdn.com/img/KamM4IjuGlIN65M9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KamM4IjuGlIN65M9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Bm51ryVpnZv7xI1y_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Bm51ryVpnZv7xI1y.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/cgjOnh5GTdZQXbpH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cgjOnh5GTdZQXbpH.jpg)
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(PR) Team Group T-Create Expert SMART MicroSDXC and PRO+ SDXC Memory Cards
Team Group, the world's leading brand in memory technology, launches two memory cards T-Create Expert S.M.A.R.T. microSDXC and Team Group PRO+ SDXC today. The two products offer consumers smooth read and write speed and diverse memory storage options, covering both storage needs for daily and professional use. A solution to satisfy all the different storage needs, the two memory cards are the perfect choice for adding more storage on mobile devices, taking high-quality photos on an action camera and a drone in extreme environments, or shooting 4K videos on a camera.

Designed especially for creative users, T-Create Expert S.M.A.R.T. microSDXC uses the S.M.A.R.T. software, which can be downloaded on Team Group's official website. Team Group's extensive research and understanding of creative users' usage scenarios tell us that such users tend to edit and produce photos and videos on their computers only when the memory card storage on their device has been ultimately used up. Based on this finding, Team Group particularly designed the S.M.A.R.T software to begin instant memory card condition monitoring with just one click. Through NAND Flash wear-out detection technology, the condition of the memory is monitored to secure videos filmed and avoid the need to conduct data recovery. T-Create Expert S.M.A.R.T. microSDXC is a U3 and V30 memory card that also fulfills requirements of the Application Performance Class 2 (A2), capable of reaching a read and write speed of 160 MB/s and 150 MB/s with storage space up to 1 TB when used with professional card readers, and supports 4K Ultra HD and 1080p Full HD video shooting and bursts photo on action camera and drones. Its superb performance, capturing people, inanimate objects, or scenic details, allows creative users to create in all sorts of outdoor environments.https://tpucdn.com/img/eYhJXahlJxPBUVYz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eYhJXahlJxPBUVYz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GYjYWj7ZfkHOhFKz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GYjYWj7ZfkHOhFKz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/VSKAgk3kU7koDwN9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VSKAgk3kU7koDwN9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/sGfTkuQfqtjerq5W_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sGfTkuQfqtjerq5W.jpg)
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(PR) ASUS Announces ZenBeam L2 Smart Portable LED Projector
ASUS today announced ZenBeam L2 smart portable LED projector, a powerful, compact projector with an elegant design that means it's never out of place. Packing Full HD (FHD) 1080p resolution and 4K HDR compatibility, a Google-certified Android 12 TV box preloaded with Netflix, 960-LED-lumens brightness, a 10 W Harman Kardon speaker with Smart Amp technology, and built-in battery, ZenBeam L2 is primed to create effortless cinema experiences, anywhere—replete with a leather carrying handle for everyday convenience with a little touch of luxury.

ZenBeam L2 has an integrated ASUS Light Wall feature to bring any room to life with a diverse cast of virtual scenes to fit any ambience or mood, is quick and easy to set up, and has been sustainably engineered to be kinder to the planet.https://tpucdn.com/img/SfcSUgEcF5Smo6tz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SfcSUgEcF5Smo6tz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/O35ae7bFo4NUuuV1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/O35ae7bFo4NUuuV1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Bhhj5ixEZdCgWdMd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Bhhj5ixEZdCgWdMd.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iuKe88xo4lDhGbJz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iuKe88xo4lDhGbJz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/gmUvyAKjoDfmfyAS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gmUvyAKjoDfmfyAS.jpg)
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(PR) SK Group Chairman Says Yongin Cluster Poised to Be Platform for Challenges and Innovation in Semiconductor History
SK hynix Inc. said today that SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won visited the construction site of Yongin Semiconductor Cluster in Wonsam-myeon of Yongin city, Gyeonggi Province. SK hynix said that Chairman Chey visited the site on Friday to inspect the construction progress and encourage employees as the Yongin Cluster site preparation began to pick up speed since June. "Yongin Cluster is the most thoroughly and strategically prepared project on SK hynix history," Chey said, calling for utmost efforts to guarantee the success of the cluster.

Putting the top priority on efficiency, Chey said that the project requires more than the challenges that the company has made so far. "What we plan and reflect in advance to stay ahead of others will shape our competitiveness in the future." Chairman Chey emphasized a deep commitment to climate and environment when building Yonging Cluster, reminding the participants of SK Group's RE100 declaration. "Attention on green energy will continue to rise and a failure to respond to this change would jeopardize our sales, so we have a very good reason to think about and reflect this." He said that the cluster should be a 'climate positive production base', which provides future energy solutions and manufactures low-power, high-performance semiconductors.https://tpucdn.com/img/NiVR7qiek3f8pMLM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NiVR7qiek3f8pMLM.jpg)
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Valve Steam Deck Drops to $359 for Steam's 20th Anniversary
Since its launch, the Valve Steam Deck gaming console has seen multiple price adjustments. Over some periods, Valve has dropped the prices of its Steam Deck SKUs from the initial launch day numbers. Today, we have information that Valve will lower Steam Deck prices again to celebrate Steam's 20th anniversary. Starting at $359.10 for the base 64 GB model, Valve will also offer 256 GB SKU for $449.96 and 512 GB SKU for $519.20. This is a 10%, 15%, and 20% discount on the original $399, $529, and $649, respectively. The offer will last until September 21st, when the prices revert to normal.

Potential buyers can visit Valve's website here (https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck) and check for the discounts.https://tpucdn.com/img/1USjJLpO2f0y0cs0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1USjJLpO2f0y0cs0.jpg)

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Horizon Forbidden West PC Version "Imminent" According to Leaker
IMDA, Singapore's rating board, has evaluated a new version of Horizon Forbidden West—a website entry (https://imdaonline.imda.gov.sg/classification/search/VideoGames/SearchDetail.aspx?sTitle=IDX/2309/000270) for an upcoming "Complete Edition" on the PlayStation 5 platform was uncovered late last week. This information was removed at a later date since, but several media outlets have preserved crucial details. Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition is M18 rated in that part of the world, thanks to gory content and sexual themes. IMDA's extended classification blurb implies that the base campaign as well as this year's Burning Shores DLC will be bundled together in a new package.

Dealabs (https://www.dealabs.com/magazine/exclusivite-playstation-bientot-sur-pc-29774) leaker billbil-kun believes that a PC version is lined up for "imminent" release on Steam and the Epic Games Store—they cannot confirm an exact launch date, but it could arrive within a month based on potentially accurate data leaks. Sony tends to keep its flagship titles exclusive to PlayStation systems for 18 months—the base Horizon Forbidden West game arrived on PlayStation 4 and 5 last February...so the timing is about right for a converted edition to arrive PC-side. A State of Play presentation (https://blog.playstation.com/2023/09/13/state-of-play-returns-tomorrow-with-a-focus-on-upcoming-indie-and-third-party-releases/) is scheduled for later today—billbil-kun recommends that folks check it out, given recent insights posted by Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb (https://twitter.com/jeffgrubb).https://tpucdn.com/img/Na9esHsb24z3iS50_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Na9esHsb24z3iS50.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FgH4cYOkVHj5SRcI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FgH4cYOkVHj5SRcI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dkl90ckLLUP0KBuH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dkl90ckLLUP0KBuH.jpg)

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(PR) Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0 Scheduled for Release on September 21
It's the moment you've been waiting for...Update 2.0 for Cyberpunk 2077 (https://www.cyberpunk.net/) is coming on September 21! With the new update we have completely redesigned the perks and skill trees to give you the freedom and flexibility to become the cyberpunk that you truly want to be. With a range of brand-new abilities that open up unique approaches to combat, stealth, hacking, and more, you'll be able to take down your foes in exciting, creative ways that they won't ever see coming! Our vision for this new system was to have fewer, but way more impactful, perks for players to choose from. Instead of getting multiple low percentage increases to your damage, you will now get many opportunities to unlock completely different abilities that modify the way you play.

Everyone who continues their playthrough after downloading Update 2.0 will have the one-time chance to redistribute all of their attribute points in order to adapt to the new system. Perk points can be redistributed at any point outside of combat. With so many new ways to build your character, we wanted players to experiment with their attributes and perk points without the need to commit to it in-game.https://tpucdn.com/img/dEOrdH0l4P0UA5iQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dEOrdH0l4P0UA5iQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NYZI2HWZK5OAGUDa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NYZI2HWZK5OAGUDa.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dLacYbsK64WtFCEr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dLacYbsK64WtFCEr.jpg)
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A pair of Dell Precision workstations have been tested in SiSoftware's Sandra benchmark suite—database entries for the 7875 Tower (https://ranker.sisoftware.co.uk/show_device.php?q=c9a598d994d0f0a2dba1c4aa8adeb6c4a1c0a4d6bfcfbfdaa888d88ac5e5d2ebd2e7b0e8c8f1c7eaa9 c6b4d1a284e3def3c2e496ab9abcd5e8cea69bbdc5f8debbdee3d3f586bb8a&l=en) (Dell 00RP38) and 7875 Tower (https://ranker.sisoftware.co.uk/show_device.php?q=c9a598d994d0f0a2dba1c4aa8adeb6c4a1c0a4d6bfcfbfdaa888d88ac5e5d2ebdce9bee6c6f5c7eaa9 c6b4d1a284e3def3c2e496ab9bbdd4e9d8fe96ab9eb8c0fdccea8fead7e7c1b28fb7&l=en) (Dell 00RP38) reveal specifications of next generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro CPUs. The 32 core 7975WX model was outed a couple of weeks ago, but the Sandra benchmark database has been updated with additional scores. Its newly leaked sibling is getting a lot of attention—the recently benchmarked 7995WX sample appears to possess 96 Zen 4 cores, and 192 threads (via SMT) with a 5.14 GHz maximum single-core boost clock. Tom's Hardware is intrigued by benchmark data showing that the CPU has: "a 3.2 GHz all-core turbo frequency."

There are 12 CCDs onboard, with a combined total of 384 MB of L3 cache (each CCD has access to 32 MB of L3)—therefore Wccftech believes that "this chip is based on the Genoa SP5 die and will adopt the top 8-channel and SP5 socket platform. The chip also features 96 MB of L2 cache and the top clock speed was reported at 5.14 GHz." The repeat benched Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7975WX CPU is slightly less exciting—with 32 Zen 4 cores, 64 threads, 128 MB of L3 cache, and 32 MB of L2 cache. According to older information, this model is believed to have a TDP rating of 350 W and apparent clock speeds peaking at 4.0 GHz—Wccftech reckons that this frequency reflects an all-core boost. They have produced a bunch of comparative performance charts and further analysis—well worth checking out (https://wccftech.com/amd-ryzen-threadripper-pro-7995wx-96-core-7975wx-32-core-cpus-benchmarks-leak/).https://tpucdn.com/img/7PJpYWsFAzL4N1Ly_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7PJpYWsFAzL4N1Ly.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rBXbJS1EdxfE0RwB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rBXbJS1EdxfE0RwB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/tyS1JnpblRJxuRvg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tyS1JnpblRJxuRvg.jpg)

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(PR) Intel Expands FPGA Portfolio with Next-Gen Agilex Series
To address customers' growing needs, Intel expanded its Intel Agilex FPGA portfolio and broadened its Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) offerings to handle the increased demand for customized workloads, including enhanced AI capabilities, and to provide lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and more complete solutions. These new products and technologies will be the focus of Intel's FPGA Technology Day (IFTD) on Sept. 18, where hardware engineers, software developers and system architects can interact with Intel and partner experts.

FPGAs play an important role in Intel's portfolio by offering flexible and customizable platform capabilities for demanding applications and workloads. Intel FPGAs solve customer challenges from cloud to edge with AI capabilities across silicon, IP and software. Intel's latest announcements illustrate how the company's increased investment in its FPGA portfolio is unfolding. So far in 2023, Intel has released 11 of 15 expected new products - more new product introductions than ever in Intel's FPGA business. As disclosed in its second quarter 2023 earnings call, Intel reported that its PSG business unit delivered 35% revenue growth year-over-year, marking the third consecutive quarter of record revenue.https://tpucdn.com/img/NoPDoLSN7srEqMlv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NoPDoLSN7srEqMlv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Q41mdd4CpVoUrkuY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Q41mdd4CpVoUrkuY.jpg)
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(PR) Razer Introduces the Viper V3 Hyperspeed Gaming Mouse
The shape that inspired an esports revolution returns with a new evolution—the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed (https://rzr.to/viper-v3-hyperspeed). Featuring our best-in-class technologies and optimized for claw or fingertip grip styles, shake up the meta with a wireless, lightweight mouse that thrives in top-flight competitive play.

MADE WITH AND TRUSTED BY PROS
As esports evolves, so too does our mindset for mouse design. To keep up with latest preference of pros, we've worked with the best and distilled the learnings from previous Viper releases into a new shape anchored in functionality and comfort.https://tpucdn.com/img/E0ox2MnGDhCVTSrS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/E0ox2MnGDhCVTSrS.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Oy6TNIIjSXxZy7eb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Oy6TNIIjSXxZy7eb.jpg)
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AMD Adds Six SKUs to 3rd Gen EPYC 7003 "Milan" Lineup
AMD has updated its third generation EPYC 7003 server-grade CPU lineup with six additional SKUs—new product pages were discovered and disclosed by momomo_us—yesterday's social media post (https://twitter.com/momomo_us/status/1701982235107401738) reveals that these Zen 3 chips were launched with zero fanfare on September 5. Team Red did reveal, back in July (https://www.techpowerup.com/311103/amd-epyc-7003-series-cpus-announced-as-powering-sap-applications), that: "SAP has chosen AMD EPYC processor-powered Google Cloud N2D virtual machines," but no new products were alluded to at the time. The fresh-ish sextet is comprised of EPYC 7663P, 7643P, 7303P, 7303, 7203P, and 7203 models. Evidently there seems to be some demand out there for 2021 processor technology, and AMD has acted on client feedback.

These appear to be wallet friendly options—perhaps targeting a customer base that cannot stretch their budget to fourth generation EPYC 9004 "Genoa" options. Tom's Hardware observed: "The EPYC 7663P and EPYC 7643P are fundamentally the single-socket versions of the EPYC 7663 and EPYC 7643, retaining the exact specifications. The bright side is that EPYC 7663P and EPYC 7643P have MSRPs around half of their regular counterparts. The SKUs represent a significant saving for companies with no plans to use a dual-socket configuration." Team Red has dipped back into Zen 3 a couple of times this year (https://www.techpowerup.com/310878/amd-ryzen-3-5100-spotted-on-gigabyte-x570-cpu-support-list)—at the mainstream desktop/gaming level. The EPYC 7003 series received a 3D V-Cache refresh last year (https://www.techpowerup.com/293123/amd-announces-3rd-gen-epyc-7003-processors-with-3d-vertical-cache-technology-usd-4-000-to-usd-8-000), going under the "Milan-X" moniker—but the fancier tech added a fair chunk to MSRP.https://tpucdn.com/img/K0mB9FPGI4PsMd9g_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/K0mB9FPGI4PsMd9g.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8Q7ogAheRXfL8oYq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8Q7ogAheRXfL8oYq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/oCVJTRmLYntaIFE3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oCVJTRmLYntaIFE3.jpg)

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Unity to Start Charging Per-Installation Fee with New Business Model Update
Unity is introducing some notable changes to its pricing and service offerings, slated to take effect on January 1, 2024. The new Unity Runtime Fee will be based on the number of game installs at the heart of these changes. This fee will apply every time an end user downloads a qualifying game. Unity believes this initial install-based fee allows creators to retain the financial benefits of ongoing player engagement, unlike a model based on revenue sharing. The company clarifies that the fee refers explicitly to the Unity Runtime, part of the Unity Engine that enables games to run on different devices. Additionally, these changes are not going to be not retroactive or perpetual. Instead, all fees will start counting on January 1, 2024. The fee will apply once for each new install and not an ongoing perpetual license royalty, like revenue share.

However, the new Unity Runtime Fee comes with specific thresholds for revenue and installs, designed to ensure that smaller creators are not adversely affected. For Unity Personal and Unity Plus, the fee applies only to games that have generated $200,000 or more in the last 12 months and have a minimum of 200,000 lifetime installs. For Unity Pro and Unity Enterprise, the fee kicks in for games that have made $1,000,000 or more in the last 12 months and have at least 1,000,000 lifetime installs. The table below shows which Unity accounts pay what fees, with costs ranging from $0.2 per install after the first 200,000 installs. After one million installs, each new install starts at $0.15 and $0.125 for Unity Pro and Unity Enterprise, respectively. As the game gains traction, install fees decay, as shown in the table below.https://tpucdn.com/img/4cotRKvBn6MbiBA8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4cotRKvBn6MbiBA8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/wfbDAUdiSUrYhkXH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wfbDAUdiSUrYhkXH.jpg)

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(PR) Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Arriving on December 7
Greetings, Lord Captain! A grand voidship is ready to pierce the depths of space. Your companions await your orders. Dangers and adventures, terrors and treasures lie ahead. And now you finally know when you will take the first step on your glorious path. Your journey starts on December 7, 2023. Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (https://roguetrader.owlcat.games/) is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous (https://wrath.owlcat.games/).

Plan your actions carefully
Slaughter the enemies of Mankind in a fully-fledged isometric turn-based tactical combat. Take advantage of cover, the environment, and careful positioning to overpower your enemies. When that is not enough - use your companions' powerful abilities to turn the tide of battle and achieve victory even in the direst of situations. Our video game adaption of the classic Rogue Trader ruleset allows an enormous number of possibilities for you to explore.https://tpucdn.com/img/exD6y49XZHhnlyty_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/exD6y49XZHhnlyty.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6K3IEnKPqvNOXOVY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6K3IEnKPqvNOXOVY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qoBECou6NsKfvtSb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qoBECou6NsKfvtSb.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UfwuAOgPOPYsm7Nd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UfwuAOgPOPYsm7Nd.jpg)
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Intel Core i9-14900KF Geekbenched in v6.2
OneRaichu (https://browser.geekbench.com/user/OneRaichu) has conducted a series of Geekbench 6.2 tests on an Intel Core i9-14900KF CPU, very likely a preview sample—his results have arrived for public viewing in the form of three new database entries. The hardware enthusiast (and sometimes leaker (https://twitter.com/OneRaichu)) is expected to produce a full review of said flagship Raptor Lake Refresh processor. His evaluation arrives roughly a week after leaked Intel Core i9-14900K processors appearing online, via benchmark results produced in Geekbench 6.1 and CPU-Z (https://www.techpowerup.com/313245/intel-core-i9-14900k-tested-in-geekbench-cpu-z). The KF variant is missing an integrated GPU, while its K sibling is likely endowed with a bog standard Intel UHD Graphics 700-series iGPU.

The database entries reveal single-core scores starting at 3322 and going up to 3347 points. Multi-core scores span from 22895 through to 23051 points. A Geekbench 5 result is thrown in for good measure, with achievements of 2412 points in single-core, and 26972 points in multi-core performance. OneRaichu's test build utilized an ASRock Z790 Taichi (https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z790%20Taichi/) motherboard and 32 GB of DDR5-7000 memory, his OS of choice appears to be Microsoft Windows 11 (non-Pro) 64-bit. VideoCardz has crunched the numbers: "preliminary benchmarks suggest that the Core i9-14900KF outperforms the i9-13900K by approximately 5-6% in multi-threaded tests and a minimum 12% improvement in single-core performance."https://tpucdn.com/img/rYBHjv5OCxmgtDJV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rYBHjv5OCxmgtDJV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Ep4IJZCAk5X9RdlJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Ep4IJZCAk5X9RdlJ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/72YOTItNO0ZFyVl1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/72YOTItNO0ZFyVl1.jpg)
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A screaming goat once told me that October is the BEST month. Not just because it's full of pumpkins (yum!) or because all the skeletons in my save file finally fit in (aww!), but because Minecraft Live is back on October 15, and this year it's bigger and blockier than ever! If you've never watched our epic, once-a-year livestream before, then you are in for a treat. Not only do we spend an hour talking about Minecraft (our favorite topic), but we dive into news from Minecraft and Minecraft: Legends; share snippets of what you can expect in the future, and reveal the winner of the hotly anticipated mob vote!

Minecraft Live returns on October 15! Tune in at 1pm EDT for news, sneak peeks, the mob vote, and more! Once the mobs have been revealed, you'll be able to cast your vote via the Minecraft Launcher, Minecraft.net (https://www.minecraft.net/en-us), or the special event server on Minecraft: Bedrock Edition from October 13. You can even challenge yourself to mob-tastic mini-games while you're there!https://tpucdn.com/img/JvEOOmIRUegahuEO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JvEOOmIRUegahuEO.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FqoGPFPJITN4S5zJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FqoGPFPJITN4S5zJ.jpg)
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Could See Price Cuts to $549
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB graphics card finds itself embattled against the recently launched AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, and board partners from NVIDIA's ecosystem plan to do something about it, reports Moore's Law is Dead. A GIGABYTE custom-design RTX 4070 Gaming OC graphics card saw a $549 listing on the web, deviating from the $599 MSRP for the SKU, which hints at what the new pricing for the RTX 4070 could generally look like. At $549, the RTX 4070 would still sell for a $50 premium over the RX 7800 XT, probably banking on better energy efficiency and features such as DLSS 3. NVIDIA partners could take turns to price their baseline custom-design RTX 4070 product below the MSRP on popular online retail platforms, and we don't predict an official price-cut that applies across all brands, forcing them all to lower their prices to $549. We could also see NVIDIA partners review pricing for the RTX 4060 Ti, which faces stiff competition from the RX 7700 XT.https://tpucdn.com/img/neda5F7qnLKP8UU7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/neda5F7qnLKP8UU7.jpg)

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TSMC Reportedly Considering Expansion of Japanese Fab
TSMC's Japanese facilities are set to fabricate "mature-technology chips" (28 nm and 22 nm) once construction at the site concludes next year—this $8.6 billion fab on Kyushu Island is proving to be a promising prospect for company leadership back in Taiwan. A Reuters report suggests that more ambitious plans are afoot for Japan as a key production base—two anonymous insiders claim that problems encountered at the Arizona plant (https://www.techpowerup.com/309696/tsmc-employees-experiencing-problems-in-arizona) have caused a shift in focus onto other global TSMC sites.

There is potential for further expansion and upgrades in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture—TSMC has reportedly taken an "increasingly optimistic view" of Japan's work culture, relatively cheap-to-build facility and a co-operative government. A smooth ramp-up of the first fabrication facility is the primary goal in 2024, but adjusted plans could add more capacity. The insiders think that a second site is also a possibility, with consideration for more advanced chip making.https://tpucdn.com/img/tcPrSRGfKEG5nEJj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tcPrSRGfKEG5nEJj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/uKCIu3v8TasJmwzT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/uKCIu3v8TasJmwzT.jpg)

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HP Unveils the New HP Spectre Foldable PC
Today HP Inc. redefined versatility with the HP Spectre Foldable PC, a remarkable 3-in-1 device with a foldable screen that seamlessly integrates the best features of a laptop, tablet, and desktop for the ultimate hybrid experience. "Consumers are demanding greater flexibility to connect, work, and play for their hybrid lives beyond what the traditional laptop can provide," said Jo Tan, Senior Vice President & Division President of Personal Systems Consumer Solutions, HP Inc. "We are excited to introduce the HP Spectre Foldable PC, designed to seamlessly adapt to the various ways you want to work with its unique, durable form factor that pushes the boundaries of design and technology."

Designed for Tomorrow's Hybrid Flexibility
The Spectre Fold easily transitions between the three distinct form factors for a frictionless user experience. Effortlessly switch from a traditional laptop to a slim tablet with a continuous 17-inch screen, then to a powerful desktop with a sleek built-in kickstand. This is made possible with a foldable panel and integrated hinge, designed for durability and tested with the same requirements as traditional HP laptops.https://tpucdn.com/img/RfhyXBCt3XLU8EQl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RfhyXBCt3XLU8EQl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5m9FFAsM8jpccU0O_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5m9FFAsM8jpccU0O.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/VUxnXvWW5jAYPLgq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VUxnXvWW5jAYPLgq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1WrlFHJdUeASwOqR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1WrlFHJdUeASwOqR.jpg)
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(PR) Western Digital Unveils New SanDisk and SanDisk Professional Products
Western Digital today introduces new solutions from its SanDisk brand and SanDisk Professional line ahead of IBC2023, further enriching its ecosystem of digital content storage solutions for the broadcasting, media and entertainment industry. These pro-grade products, which include two new desktop hard drive solutions and a memory card, offer the quality and dependability required for production-level video workflows without compromising the premium design.

"It is exciting to see Western Digital continue to expand its Thunderbolt offerings, which provide the higher-end capabilities and reliability that the media and entertainment industry needs," said Jason Ziller, General Manager, Client Connectivity Division, Intel Corporation. "By utilizing the power of our Thunderbolt technology, enterprise-class hard drives and multi-device connectivity solutions support prosumers and creative professionals, and their increasingly complex demands and innovative use cases."https://tpucdn.com/img/LLoVpWEdNun7m1Y6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LLoVpWEdNun7m1Y6.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/r95mx4WhYeHpkoj0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/r95mx4WhYeHpkoj0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jVYFaAHEgkT7CIj5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jVYFaAHEgkT7CIj5.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/AHEb5EIRMvoGgkb4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AHEb5EIRMvoGgkb4.jpg)
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(PR) AGON by AOC Unveils 16G3 Portable Monitor
AGON by AOC - one of the world's leading gaming monitor and IT accessories brands - announces the first portable gaming monitor by AOC GAMING, the 16G3. The 15.6" (39.5 cm) display is designed to overhaul immersive mobile gaming and on-the-go productivity with a sleek, thin, and eye-catching design.

Boasting a captivating 15.6" Full HD IPS display that delivers striking visuals, the AOC GAMING 16G3 is an authentic gaming display designed for both PC and console enthusiasts who seek to enjoy their gaming experiences regardless of their location. The 16G3 offers a 144 Hz refresh rate and 4 ms response time (with Overdrive option enabled) - bringing to AOC's portable monitor lineup the fast-paced, high refresh rate experience gamers are accustomed to. Featuring an impressive brightness of 250 cd/m² and a contrast ratio of 1000:1, this monitor ensures that punchy colours, captivating highlights and shadows are displayed in all of their glory, whether indoors or outdoors.https://tpucdn.com/img/OIQdKgypPlxNyl8f_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OIQdKgypPlxNyl8f.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iCnbetlIsQDpNRFC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iCnbetlIsQDpNRFC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YXig9tRP2wJjVHxP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YXig9tRP2wJjVHxP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/s7vA67BdC61itUfW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/s7vA67BdC61itUfW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/U1DgqZfJD7D4sId0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/U1DgqZfJD7D4sId0.jpg)
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Yeston has produced another Cute Edition-series graphics card (https://yestonstore.com/products/yeston-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060ti-cute-pet-graphics-card-16g-128bit-gddr6-gaming-gpu)—the latest entry has hit retail shelves in China (as reported by ITHome). 3199 RMB (https://item.jd.com/100067747437.html) (~$440) nets you an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB GPU (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-4060-ti-8-gb.c3890), sporting a customized dual-fan cat(?) face cooling solution, replete with proprietary Meow Star lighting system. Yeston issued a Mini-ITX form factor single-fan model a few months ago, utilizing a non-Ti RTX 4060 GPU. The shroud design (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/yeston-rtx-3060-cute-pet.b9737) looks unchanged from the previous generation. Animal and pet themed cards seem to be popular in the region—lately Sapphire has joined in on the fun, albeit in licensed form. A special edition Party Animals tie-in card (https://www.techpowerup.com/313250/sapphire-starts-selling-radeon-rx-7600-party-animals-edition-card-in-china) was made available to purchase via their JD.com store earlier this month. Its busy aesthetic appears to be a slight reworking of the standard Pulse RX 7600 OC 8 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/sapphire-pulse-rx-7600-oc.b11209) model.https://tpucdn.com/img/pUJLzJl7ShTyZ0XK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pUJLzJl7ShTyZ0XK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iJe1ZPOFqJhbin3J_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iJe1ZPOFqJhbin3J.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OpoQBM0wbu0oc8Ve_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OpoQBM0wbu0oc8Ve.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/L3fdmxekyOy6QObH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/L3fdmxekyOy6QObH.jpg)

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(PR) Sony Introduces PS5 Deep Earth Collection
We hope you enjoyed the exciting news from yesterday's State of Play, including the first glimpse of the new Deep Earth Collection joining the PS5 family of accessories. The collection introduces three new colors for the DualSense wireless controller and PS5 console covers, all with a smooth metallic finish: molten Volcanic Red, alluring Cobalt Blue, and sleek Sterling Silver.

To share more about the design and process behind this new and vibrant collection, here's Satoshi Aoyagi and Leo Cardoso from our design team. Aoyagi stated: "While crafting this new collection of DualSense controller and PS5 console cover colors, we drew inspiration from the beautiful and powerful hues found in the depths of planet Earth. We elevated the colors by adding a metallic finish for a touch of sophistication."https://tpucdn.com/img/NIVpMFxSCvfGtT4a_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NIVpMFxSCvfGtT4a.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/aIh5wMfXgsDdI2if_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aIh5wMfXgsDdI2if.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iRrsNL5Pjl4C50tx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iRrsNL5Pjl4C50tx.jpg)
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(PR) Hades II Launches into Early Access Q2 2024
Back when we first revealed Hades II (https://www.supergiantgames.com/blog/hades2-announced/) at The Game Awards in 2022, we said to expect more information on our plans for Early Access sometime in 2023. It's time we shed some light on those plans! We now can confirm we're planning for Hades II (https://www.supergiantgames.com/games/hades-ii/) to launch in Early Access in Q2 2024 on Steam and the Epic Games Store. We'll have more details on the exact date, pricing, and system requirements closer to that time.

Thank you for your patience as we gear up for this launch! You may be wondering, why can't we launch in Early Access, like, right now?! The game looked pretty far along in the first trailer! The reason is, Hades II will have at least as much content from day one in Early Access as the original game did back when it launched in Early Access on Steam. And, even though Early Access inherently means a game is not yet complete, we still want to do everything we can to make sure Hades II is worth your while as soon as you can play it in any capacity.https://tpucdn.com/img/nR2bgvnqODKn0kr7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nR2bgvnqODKn0kr7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dzS4joY26uOjeByE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dzS4joY26uOjeByE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vCMUlQtJJ0ylAn3G_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vCMUlQtJJ0ylAn3G.jpg)
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Apple A17 Pro SoC Within Reach of Intel i9-13900K in Single-Core Performance
An Apple "iPhone16,1 (https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/2592831)" was put through the Geekbench 6.2 gauntlet earlier this week—according to database info this pre-retail sample was running a build of iOS 17.0 (currently in preview (https://www.apple.com/uk/ios/ios-17-preview/)) and its logic board goes under the "D83AP" moniker. It is interesting to see a unit hitting the test phase only a day after the unveiling of Apple's iPhone 15 Pro and Max (https://www.techpowerup.com/313550/apple-unveils-iphone-15-pro-and-iphone-15-pro-max-with-usb-c-connectivity) models—the freshly benched candidate seems to house an A17 Pro system-on-chip. The American tech giant has set lofty goals for said flagship SoC, since it is "the industry's first 3-nanometer chip. Continuing Apple's leadership in smartphone silicon, A17 Pro brings improvements to the entire chip, including the biggest GPU redesign in Apple's history. The new CPU is up to 10 percent faster with microarchitectural and design improvements, and the Neural Engine is now up to 2x faster."

Tech news sites have pored over (https://www.tomshardware.com/news/apples-a17-pro-challenges-core-i9-13900k-ryzen-7950x-in-single-core-performance) the leaked unit's Geekbench 6.2 scores—its A17 Pro chipset (TSMC N3) surpasses the previous generation A16 Bionic (TSMC N4) by 10% in single-core stakes. Apple revealed this performance uplift during this week's iPhone "Wonderlust" event, so the result is not at all surprising. The multi-score improvement is a mere ~3%, suggesting that only minor tweaks have been made to the underlying microarchitecture. The A17 Pro beats Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in both categories—2914 vs. 2050 (SC) and 7199 vs. 5405 (MC) respectively. Spring time leaks indicated that the "A17 Bionic" was able to keep up with high-end Intel and AMD desktop CPUs (https://www.techpowerup.com/306240/apple-a17-bionic-soc-performance-targets-could-be-lowered) in terms of single-core performance—the latest Geekbench 6.2 entry semi-confirms those claims. The A17 Pro's single-threaded performance is within 10% of Intel Core i9-13900K and Ryzen 9 7950X processors. Naturally, Apple's plucky mobile chip cannot put up a fight in the multi-core arena, additionally Tom's Hardware notes another catch: "A17 Pro operates at 3.75 GHz, according to the benchmark, whereas its mighty competitors work at about 5.80 GHz and 6.0 GHz, respectively."https://tpucdn.com/img/b5r42WuIqBrPoFqu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/b5r42WuIqBrPoFqu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/eEGW2z0FUUblUt5j_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eEGW2z0FUUblUt5j.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WrZuc2QCIeTjyacI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WrZuc2QCIeTjyacI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/HkiY9aonljjJtAgx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HkiY9aonljjJtAgx.jpg)

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(PR) Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Story Trailer Showcases New Na'vi Clans
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (https://avatarfrontiersofpandora.com/) is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on December 7. A new trailer for the game reveals further story details about the hero's journey and the clans they will meet as they explore the Western Frontier of Pandora to reconnect with their lost heritage. In Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, you will play as a Na'vi who was abducted as an infant by the RDA and trained in The Ambassador Program (TAP) to serve human interests on Pandora. When the RDA evacuated Pandora during the Battle of the Hallelujah Mountains (as seen in the first Avatar movie), you were put into emergency cryosleep. You wake up 15 years later, finally free from the RDA, but lost and unfamiliar with your home world.

You set out on a journey to discover the world that was kept from you, meeting other Na'vi clans and learning about Na'vi culture. You discover that you are a member of the respected Sarentu clan, believed to have disappeared years before. As you journey across the Western Frontier, you will meet the Aranahe, a clan of artisans known for their weaving skills; the Zeswa, a proud nomadic clan that lives in symbiosis with gigantic beasts called Zakru; and the Kame'tire, a reclusive, enigmatic clan skilled in healing and potion-making.https://tpucdn.com/img/pxG8Wy7dCJUIVzor_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pxG8Wy7dCJUIVzor.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CbgDEEPJGSgMgTog_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CbgDEEPJGSgMgTog.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/VavHTPNSCbM4IqoT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VavHTPNSCbM4IqoT.jpg)
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PC-Canada Listings Reveal 14th Gen Core i9-14900K, i7-14700K & i5-14600K CPU Prices
PC-Canada's online store has been updated with several pages of Intel 14th Gen Core/Raptor Lake Refresh processors—this is yet another example of an embargo busting mistake. Telemart Ukraine revealed a small total of six SKUs (https://www.techpowerup.com/312880/intel-14th-gen-raptor-lake-refresh-k-series-cpus-listed-by-retailer) around late August, but pricing was not included on their placeholder product pages back then. Our friends in Canada have removed all relevant retail information from public view, but momomo_us (https://twitter.com/momomo_us/status/1702681120876495320) and a handful of hardware news sites have preserved these details. We get another look at previously leaked model names in K and KF guises, with some "initial" pricing—subject to change by Team Blue decree—starting at $415.99 CAD for the Core i5-14600KF, and topping out with the Core i9-14900K at $833.99 CAD.

Analysis of these "early" prices reveals a slightly smaller than expected hike over charges for the previous generation. VideoCardz has eyeballed the numbers: "A quick comparison with the current pricing of the 13th Gen Core series reveals that these initial prices are surprisingly not as high as one might have anticipated, with an average increase of only 4% or a range of 2% to 7%." Check out their diagram below. The Raptor Lake Refresh K and KF-series desktop lineup is expected to launch on October 17 (according to previous leaks)—Intel's upcoming Innovation Event (https://www.techpowerup.com/313392/intel-schedules-intel-innovation-2023-event-for-september-19-20) kicks off next week, where an official unveiling is set to take place.https://tpucdn.com/img/rJaFOqdjzraPDGpn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rJaFOqdjzraPDGpn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xfD6q2OfGtbOOltT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xfD6q2OfGtbOOltT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/TYt9GKp0oU8PFhRQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TYt9GKp0oU8PFhRQ.jpg)

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Piranha Games revealed MechWarrior 5: Clans today, a new stand alone MechWarrior game coming to PC, Xbox and PlayStation consoles next year. MechWarrior 5: Clans, while retaining the MechWarrior 5 designation, represents a transformative step forward in the MechWarrior 5 franchise. MechWarrior 5: Clans linear campaign will be an evolution of gameplay and storytelling in the MechWarrior series, experienced from the perspective of Clan Smoke Jaguar in the pivotal conflict known as the Clan Invasion starting in the year 3050.

MechWarrior 5: Clans follows Piranha's 2019 hit, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, which was a campaign-based, open ended, procedural experience, selling more than 1.5 million units with a current 9/10 Very Positive ranking on Steam from more than 7,500 user reviews.https://tpucdn.com/img/5j3PPCvZKf1KbSZY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5j3PPCvZKf1KbSZY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/mB0aWxFvXkBXyEoV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mB0aWxFvXkBXyEoV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JXBQzsriRa3nM3fd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JXBQzsriRa3nM3fd.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3kINajUwuiV7ljlu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3kINajUwuiV7ljlu.jpg)
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ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 Card Arrives September 19
ASUS has been teasing their first-ever ROG-aligned liquid metal thermal compound-cooled solution since the start of summer, in the form of a truly flagship Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/asus-rog-matrix-rtx-4090-platinum.b11300) graphics card. Their late May reveal (https://rog.asus.com/articles/gaming-graphics-cards/an-icon-returns-introducing-the-rog-matrix-geforce-rtx-4090/) boasted about the importance of bleeding edge technology and a continuation of their Matrix product line's "special" legacy. A third quarter 2023 launch window was outlined—today they have narrowed that timeline down to a specific date—September 19. The ASUS ROG North American branch posted on its socials: "The wait is almost over!???? Count down to the official launch of our flagship graphics card - the ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090. ????" A live stream (https://t.co/aIldsPMg5B) has been organized to coincide with the headliner's retail debut (Sept 19th, 9:00 AM | New York and Sept 19th, 9:00 PM | Taipei).

Exact pricing is likely to be announced during launch day proceedings, but industry experts are setting expectations at $2000+. The fancy Matrix trimmings and highly selective binning process of Ada Lovelace silicon (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/nvidia-ad102.g1005) will come at a steep premium. The ASUS marketing talk from May boasted: "No reason to beat around the bush: the ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 has the highest boost clocks of any RTX 4090 on the planet. Featuring a custom-engineered coldplate that captures heat not only from the RTX 4090 GPU die, but also the VRMs and memory chips, this card has even more headroom to push its clocks higher, for longer, allowing us to bin only the absolute best dies for this showpiece graphics card. In addition, the ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 features an ROG first: liquid metal thermal compound on a graphics card."https://tpucdn.com/img/spiHoIEAitrZLzKj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/spiHoIEAitrZLzKj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UBToVjDLMYanIvl1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UBToVjDLMYanIvl1.jpg)
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(PR) Helldivers 2 Delayed into 2024
It's time, Helldivers. Katherine from Arrowhead Game Studios bringing you the biggest announcement yet: Helldivers 2 launches on PS5 (https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/games/helldivers-2/) and Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/553850/HELLDIVERS_2/) on February 8, 2024! February will be here before we know it, which means we've got to get you officially enlisted! We start taking pre-orders for both the Standard Edition and the Super Citizen Edition of Helldivers 2 on September 22, 2023. It won't be long before you and 3 recruits can team up for online cooperative multiplayer with large-scale destructive power through stratagems, explore unique planets and complete objectives together, and upgrade your equipment through the deep progression system of Helldivers 2. Collect natural resources of alien origin and use them to enhance and unlock new stratagems aboard your ship.

Since pre-orders for Helldivers 2 are starting soon, you can begin planning for the fight. When you pre-order, you'll choose between the Standard Edition and the Super Citizen Edition of Helldivers 2, which includes some awesome additional content. The extra goodies in the Super Citizen Edition include a special DP-53 Savior of the Free armor set, and-because heroes wear capes-the Will of the People cape to make you stand out among the liberated. You'll also gain access to the MP-98 Knight submachine gun, which is a powerful primary weapon that tears through bots, bugs, and Helldivers too, thanks to friendly fire!https://tpucdn.com/img/luLKUVulYIgiVC3G_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/luLKUVulYIgiVC3G.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SQPXzPL2VKM8Dqop_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SQPXzPL2VKM8Dqop.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hbNzbmaEIMfxmddq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hbNzbmaEIMfxmddq.jpg)
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Intel Begins "Xe2" GPU Driver Enablement for Lunar Lake
Thanks to the latest report from Phoronix, we know that Intel is working on supporting the latest "Xe2" graphics architecture for their upcoming Lunar Lake processors. Today, the latest enablement comes in the Mesa Linux drivers. By employing a new technique that allows for importing prior-generation XML files within the Intel Mesa driver code, Intel engineers have managed to streamline the overall file size. This is significant not just for the efficiency it brings but also because it signifies the beginning of work on enabling Xe2 graphics support. It suggests a thoughtful approach to building upon existing architectures, making it easier to adapt and evolve the software support for each new generation of Intel graphics.

Even though we are at the early stage and Lunar Lake is far away, the progress on Xe2 doesn't stop at Mesa driver changes. There is already some work at the kernel level, and new merge requests for draft compiler changes and shader compiler patches have also been spotted. This proactive development strategy positions Intel well in offering robust open-source graphics support for Linux, and it sends a strong signal to the developer community about Intel's dedication to the platform. After the Linux kernel driver works, this Mesa driver will enable better OpenGL/Vulkan API compatibility, so Lunar Lake arrives with proper software support.https://tpucdn.com/img/PPK7XjUdjbXInSo4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PPK7XjUdjbXInSo4.jpg)

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 & Laptop Go 3 Leaked
Microsoft has scheduled a special product announcement event (https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/17/23835992/microsoft-surface-special-event-new-york-city-september-21st) for next week—Germany's WinFuture has likely spoiled all mystery ahead of time by revealing two next generation Surface devices. It was already speculated that Microsoft would exhibit a bunch of new portable Windows PCs at the upcoming September 21 New York City-based shindig, but this week's leak treats us to photos and initial specifications for the Laptop Studio 2 and Laptop Go 3. The former retains its predecessor's 14.4-inch 3:2 format display, with a 2400×1600 resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. Under-the-hood improvements for the Surface Laptop Studio 2 include a jump up to 13th Gen Intel Core Raptor Lake CPUs (from 11th Gen Tiger Lake)—WinFuture reckons that two options are lined up: Core i7-13700H (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/core-i7-13700h.c3052) and and Core i7-13800H (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/core-i7-13800h.c3050). The Surface Laptop Studio 2's discrete graphics solution is speculated to be a mobile NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-4050-mobile.c3953) or RTX 4060 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-4060-mobile.c3946) GPU.

A base model could rely on an iGPU based on Intel Iris Xe graphics architecture. 64 GB of LPDDR5X memory is believed to exist with some configurations, which is a nice upgrade (albeit probably a very pricey option) over the previous generation's 16 or 32 GB RAM offerings. The leaked photos indicate that a Micro-SD slot and USB Type-A connector are new additions for 2023's model. The WinFuture article presents some prices—€2249 (~$2400) for the basic iGPU model, mid-tier with RTX 4050: €2729 (~$2915), and €3199 (~$3415) for an almost top flight model sporting 32 GB RAM and RTX 4060. The Surface Laptop Go 3, meanwhile, looks a little less exciting—it is said to get a CPU bump up to Intel Core i5-1135G (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/core-i5-1135g7.c2346) and Core i5-1235U (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/core-i5-1235u.c2591) processors. Otherwise it looks largely similar to its previous-gen sibling. The leak did not include images of a reported Surface Go 4, but WinFuture expects it to be presented next week, powered by an Intel N200 SoC.https://tpucdn.com/img/pajM6PHUHwQHzv75_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pajM6PHUHwQHzv75.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/q84YrhskbQLSI4YC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/q84YrhskbQLSI4YC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/knlP4tHSrG1xoBod_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/knlP4tHSrG1xoBod.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xBPeNCmyNei1pG5N_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xBPeNCmyNei1pG5N.jpg)

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Insiders Claim TSMC Arizona Fab to Start Trial Run in Early 2024
Mass production at TSMC's Phoenix, Arizona Fab 21 facility has been delayed until 2025, but the top brass are keen to get some activity started at their North American foundry—it is possible that they want to avoid potential contract breaches, caused by various setbacks. Taiwan's Money DJ (interpreted by TrendForce) reports that a pilot scheme will be implemented by the first quarter of 2024—industry sources believe that a small batch trial run will result in 4000 to 5000 wafer starts per month (WSPM). Setup delays have dropped projected efficiency ratings—analysts reckon that the Arizona plant cannot match the sheer effectiveness of operations back in Taiwan.

TrendForce cites a number of factors, including: "a shortage of skilled equipment installation personnel, local union protests, and differences in overseas safety regulations have caused delays in equipment installation." TSMC chairman Mark Liu expressed optimism about the situation earlier this month—citing significant progress (at the Fab 21 site) over the past five months as an early sign of success for the project. Insiders claim that TSMC is considering a major upgrade (https://www.techpowerup.com/313639/tsmc-reportedly-considering-expansion-of-japanese-fab) of its currently in-construction Japanese facility—extra capacity at the existing location and a second foundry could be on the table.https://tpucdn.com/img/kaXycOElZ5obmULq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kaXycOElZ5obmULq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/DzQJpYCSyifaoApk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DzQJpYCSyifaoApk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/t4RUiBhL4X4PMvId_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/t4RUiBhL4X4PMvId.jpg)

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Fnatic and Lamzu have partnered to release a 4K Special Edition Wireless Gaming Mouse of the highly anticipated THORN (https://fnatic.com/gear/fnatic-lamzu-thorn). This new vibrant FNATIC orange colorway of THORN includes the same high-end specs and quality of the base model offered by Lamzu (https://lamzu.com/products/lamzu-thorn). It's already in use by the professionals—Chronicle, a 3x Valorant Champion, loved the mouse so much that he couldn't wait for the official launch to begin using on the biggest international stage.

FNATIC X LAMZU
As the world's leading e-sports organization since 2004, Fnatic is committed to driving performance and winning trophies. We collaborate with professionals to develop our own line of gaming peripherals, ensuring the best possible experience for gamers. Lamzu is a new company that is making waves thanks to its incredible attention to detail and pursuit of quality and performance. With the introduction of the THORN, Lamzu is poised to continue its well-earned success. Lamzu is also known for its Atlantis mouse lineup (https://lamzu.com/collections/lamzu-atlantis). Together, we have extensive experience in product development, design, and a deep understanding of the e-sports scene.https://tpucdn.com/img/leQscAeXOhTRLJJR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/leQscAeXOhTRLJJR.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KN8FlxT4nLGqFq5Q_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KN8FlxT4nLGqFq5Q.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vxsAEHo1rIXkG5zf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vxsAEHo1rIXkG5zf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NjjRRQszyVnQcJyn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NjjRRQszyVnQcJyn.jpg)
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(PR) The Crew Motorfest - How to Get Started
The Crew Motorfest (https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/the-crew/motorfest) is out now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, and PC, and is included with a Ubisoft+ subscription. At launch, the game has over 600 available vehicles, 15 themed Playlists, and four PvP game modes for players to participate in, and it all takes place on the Hawai'ian island of O'ahu. Get ready to speed down the streets of Honolulu, soar above volcanoes in a plane, cruise along the beach in boats, customize your vehicles, and so much more in a game designed to be a car-culture celebration. With everything The Crew Motorfest has to offer, here are our top five ideas for what to check out first:

Experience Motorfest
Motorfest is a car-culture festival, and its grounds will serve as the heart of your experience. At the festival, you'll be able to see massive decorations, murals, inflatables and lot more, designed to honor O'ahu and car culture; show off your car collection; kick off the game's themed campaigns, called Playlists; and participate in online game modes including the Grand Race, Demolition Royale, Summit Contest, and Custom Show. As you explore Motorfest, you'll also see other players driving by, showing off their custom rides as they take part in the festivities as well, and deepening the sense of car-culture community.https://tpucdn.com/img/uFE9QVq0g29XlIKX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/uFE9QVq0g29XlIKX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/lDvOFNJytJkuAhqh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lDvOFNJytJkuAhqh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/kVSyWBEg12ebyIlu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kVSyWBEg12ebyIlu.jpg)
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(PR) Bose Announces New QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Earbuds
Today, Bose announces the next generation of its iconic QuietComfort line: the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, and the QuietComfort Headphones, all featuring the world-renowned hallmarks that the QuietComfort name has become synonymous with—world-class noise cancellation, high-quality audio, and legendary comfort and stability. And now, the QC Ultra Headphones and Earbuds both feature an all-new premium design and debut Bose Immersive Audio, taking audio performance to an entirely new level.

The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds will be available beginning early October for $429 and $299 respectively. Both are available in Black and White Smoke. The QuietComfort Headphones will be available on September 21st for $349 also available in Black and White Smoke, plus a limited-edition Cypress Green. Pre-orders for all products begin today in the U.S. on Bose.com.https://tpucdn.com/img/igRFiyum7EbOWOMN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/igRFiyum7EbOWOMN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ANIzgPFZuZ0FD4a6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ANIzgPFZuZ0FD4a6.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/01OIkVoMRFHjb0yq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/01OIkVoMRFHjb0yq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Bz4ysL8VrPwDIEAj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Bz4ysL8VrPwDIEAj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3okmVQWdKJtRuhGZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3okmVQWdKJtRuhGZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/sZVgV07pmM2jfM45_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sZVgV07pmM2jfM45.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WLgnqrMwlo6pGey3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WLgnqrMwlo6pGey3.jpg)
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(PR) Team Group T-Create Expert SMART MicroSDXC and PRO+ SDXC Memory Cards
Team Group, the world's leading brand in memory technology, launches two memory cards T-Create Expert S.M.A.R.T. microSDXC and Team Group PRO+ SDXC today. The two products offer consumers smooth read and write speed and diverse memory storage options, covering both storage needs for daily and professional use. A solution to satisfy all the different storage needs, the two memory cards are the perfect choice for adding more storage on mobile devices, taking high-quality photos on an action camera and a drone in extreme environments, or shooting 4K videos on a camera.

Designed especially for creative users, T-Create Expert S.M.A.R.T. microSDXC uses the S.M.A.R.T. software, which can be downloaded on Team Group's official website. Team Group's extensive research and understanding of creative users' usage scenarios tell us that such users tend to edit and produce photos and videos on their computers only when the memory card storage on their device has been ultimately used up. Based on this finding, Team Group particularly designed the S.M.A.R.T software to begin instant memory card condition monitoring with just one click. Through NAND Flash wear-out detection technology, the condition of the memory is monitored to secure videos filmed and avoid the need to conduct data recovery. T-Create Expert S.M.A.R.T. microSDXC is a U3 and V30 memory card that also fulfills requirements of the Application Performance Class 2 (A2), capable of reaching a read and write speed of 160 MB/s and 150 MB/s with storage space up to 1 TB when used with professional card readers, and supports 4K Ultra HD and 1080p Full HD video shooting and bursts photo on action camera and drones. Its superb performance, capturing people, inanimate objects, or scenic details, allows creative users to create in all sorts of outdoor environments.https://tpucdn.com/img/eYhJXahlJxPBUVYz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eYhJXahlJxPBUVYz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GYjYWj7ZfkHOhFKz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GYjYWj7ZfkHOhFKz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/VSKAgk3kU7koDwN9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VSKAgk3kU7koDwN9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/sGfTkuQfqtjerq5W_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sGfTkuQfqtjerq5W.jpg)
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ASUS today announced ZenBeam L2 smart portable LED projector, a powerful, compact projector with an elegant design that means it's never out of place. Packing Full HD (FHD) 1080p resolution and 4K HDR compatibility, a Google-certified Android 12 TV box preloaded with Netflix, 960-LED-lumens brightness, a 10 W Harman Kardon speaker with Smart Amp technology, and built-in battery, ZenBeam L2 is primed to create effortless cinema experiences, anywhere—replete with a leather carrying handle for everyday convenience with a little touch of luxury.

ZenBeam L2 has an integrated ASUS Light Wall feature to bring any room to life with a diverse cast of virtual scenes to fit any ambience or mood, is quick and easy to set up, and has been sustainably engineered to be kinder to the planet.https://tpucdn.com/img/SfcSUgEcF5Smo6tz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SfcSUgEcF5Smo6tz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/O35ae7bFo4NUuuV1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/O35ae7bFo4NUuuV1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Bhhj5ixEZdCgWdMd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Bhhj5ixEZdCgWdMd.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iuKe88xo4lDhGbJz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iuKe88xo4lDhGbJz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/gmUvyAKjoDfmfyAS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gmUvyAKjoDfmfyAS.jpg)
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(PR) SK Group Chairman Says Yongin Cluster Poised to Be Platform for Challenges and Innovation in Semiconductor History
SK hynix Inc. said today that SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won visited the construction site of Yongin Semiconductor Cluster in Wonsam-myeon of Yongin city, Gyeonggi Province. SK hynix said that Chairman Chey visited the site on Friday to inspect the construction progress and encourage employees as the Yongin Cluster site preparation began to pick up speed since June. "Yongin Cluster is the most thoroughly and strategically prepared project on SK hynix history," Chey said, calling for utmost efforts to guarantee the success of the cluster.

Putting the top priority on efficiency, Chey said that the project requires more than the challenges that the company has made so far. "What we plan and reflect in advance to stay ahead of others will shape our competitiveness in the future." Chairman Chey emphasized a deep commitment to climate and environment when building Yonging Cluster, reminding the participants of SK Group's RE100 declaration. "Attention on green energy will continue to rise and a failure to respond to this change would jeopardize our sales, so we have a very good reason to think about and reflect this." He said that the cluster should be a 'climate positive production base', which provides future energy solutions and manufactures low-power, high-performance semiconductors.https://tpucdn.com/img/NiVR7qiek3f8pMLM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NiVR7qiek3f8pMLM.jpg)
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Valve Steam Deck Drops to $359 for Steam's 20th Anniversary
Since its launch, the Valve Steam Deck gaming console has seen multiple price adjustments. Over some periods, Valve has dropped the prices of its Steam Deck SKUs from the initial launch day numbers. Today, we have information that Valve will lower Steam Deck prices again to celebrate Steam's 20th anniversary. Starting at $359.10 for the base 64 GB model, Valve will also offer 256 GB SKU for $449.96 and 512 GB SKU for $519.20. This is a 10%, 15%, and 20% discount on the original $399, $529, and $649, respectively. The offer will last until September 21st, when the prices revert to normal.

Potential buyers can visit Valve's website here (https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck) and check for the discounts.https://tpucdn.com/img/1USjJLpO2f0y0cs0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1USjJLpO2f0y0cs0.jpg)

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Logitech G, a brand of Logitech and leading innovator of gaming technologies and gear, today released three new products for the gaming and streaming space, the Logitech G Yeti GX microphone, Logitech G Yeti Orb microphone, and the Logitech G Litra Beam LX light. The new Yeti microphones and Litra light are designed to meet the specific needs of game streamers and content creators by using broadcast-style audio and pro-level lighting gear, and work seamlessly together via Logitech's G Hub software to enable them to deliver great content to their community.

Based on the iconic Yeti design, the Yeti GX is a premium, broadcast-style gaming microphone with dynamic capsule technology that delivers unparalleled audio performance. It features a supercardioid pickup pattern that elevates the voice while rejecting room noise, keyboard clicks and other background sounds. The Yeti GX features one handed control of mic gain by cleverly leveraging a scroll wheel from Logitech G gaming mice. Users can easily dial in the gain and, with a simple press of the wheel, apply Yeti GX's Smart Audio Lock feature to prevent clipping and reduce background distractions thanks to a powerful onboard DSP.https://tpucdn.com/img/fDTCWqBGgAotpA07_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fDTCWqBGgAotpA07.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4lR3iGuogH4pSEeK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4lR3iGuogH4pSEeK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/L01VwxqqoHzARceT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/L01VwxqqoHzARceT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/nkodZKtejlWlv9Rz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nkodZKtejlWlv9Rz.jpg)
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Intel Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.4826 Beta Released
Intel has released the latest version of Arc GPU Graphics Drivers, Version 101.4826 Beta, which bring Game On driver support on Intel Arc A-series Graphics for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Payday 3, Lies of P, and Party Animals games. New drivers as improve performance in Hitman Absolution and Bioshock Infinite under DirectX 11.

The driver fixes some issues in Trackmania (DX11) game, which experienced application crash during launch, as well as some an issue with Intel Arc Control, which may consume higher than expected system memory. There is still an extensive list of known issues, and we are still waiting for further Starfield fixes, as there are still plenty of issues with textures and instability.

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(PR) Lies of P - Out Tomorrow on PC & Consoles
We welcome you to Krat, where the most spectacular display of human endeavor on Earth can be seen. For those who have been long waiting for the gates to open, we fully assure you that the adventures you will experience (https://www.liesofp.com/en-us/#lopStory) will be filled with unexpected turns. Take on the role of Geppetto's prized puppet to uncover the mysteries of Krat and save the City in this new take on the Fairy-Tale Classic! In this once-prosperous city, prepare yourself to face untold horrors, untangle the unfathomable secrets of the city's elites and choose whether to confront predicaments with the truth or weave lies to overcome them on the journey to find yourself. We hope your visit to Krat is a safe and prosperous stay.

Lies of P (https://www.liesofp.com/en-us) is a fantastic interpretation of "The Adventures of Pinocchio," dropping our beloved puppet within the nightmarish city of Krat, a fallen utopia built on the backs of mechanical puppets who have gone mad and slain its citizens. Their creator, Geppetto, has gone missing and "P" is brought to life to track him down to try and save the city. In the classic fairy tale, Pinocchio embarks on many adventures of self-discovery and encounters a wide range of characters - many of them bad actors who take advantage of his ignorance—which leads him on a transformative journey where he learns what it means to be human, the power of forgiveness, and of course, repercussions for lying.https://tpucdn.com/img/jCFFjLPeM0BqjsEC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jCFFjLPeM0BqjsEC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/p4P2YnfWRbqzDuHL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/p4P2YnfWRbqzDuHL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/eLX37KHriuXF4n4l_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eLX37KHriuXF4n4l.jpg)
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ASUS ROG Ally "Standard Z1 APU" Model Launches at $599
We have had to wait a bit longer for the launch of a lesser ASUS ROG Ally variant—the Windows 11 handheld gaming PC was officially revealed (https://www.techpowerup.com/308488/meet-the-rog-ally-the-perfect-handheld-companion-for-any-gamer) sporting an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/ryzen-z1-extreme.c3276). A non-Extreme variant was teased to launch at a later date, which appears to be within the last couple of days—emerging first in North America. The more affordable—$599—offering has popped up for sale on Best Buy (https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-rog-ally-7-120hz-fhd-1080p-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-processor-512gb-white/6543664.p?skuId=6543664&intl=nosplash), and the ASUS store has a listing although it is currently "out of stock." This non-Extreme model's (RC71L-Z1512) arrival at retail coincides with Valve running a 20% price reduction (https://www.techpowerup.com/313664/valve-steam-deck-drops-to-usd-359-for-steams-20th-anniversary) on its Steam Deck handheld gaming range.

The $100 saving over the ROG Ally Extreme ($699) nets the customer largely identical features and specifications, apart from the main choice of APU. The Z1 non-Extreme chipset was analyzed earlier this month (https://www.techpowerup.com/313491/amd-ryzen-z1-apu-utilizes-zen-4c-cores-discovered-by-reviewer-in-china), with its "Phoenix 2" origin revealing usage of Zen 4c cores. The standard Z1 seems to be very similar in makeup to the mobile series Ryzen 5 7540U APU. The AMD Ryzen Z1 is a six-core Zen 4/Zen 4c APU with four RDNA 3 compute units, which is nowhere near as fierce as the "Phoenix 1" Ryzen Z1 Extreme—sporting eight cores (all Zen 4) and twelve RDNA 3 compute units.https://tpucdn.com/img/lZ9lGjZeSGbf0q2R_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lZ9lGjZeSGbf0q2R.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ESD7ivv4H8RICCcD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ESD7ivv4H8RICCcD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/XEJGvaRPA9JR2jG3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XEJGvaRPA9JR2jG3.jpg)

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Panos Panay, Head of Windows & Surface Departments, Leaves Microsoft
Panos Panay, Microsoft's chief product officer—where he has lead development on Windows (since 2020) and the company's Surface device product line (from the start)—is leaving the American multinational technology corporation. He made it official on X this afternoon: "After 19 incredible years at Microsoft, I've decided to turn the page and write the next chapter. I'm forever grateful for my time at Microsoft and the amazing people I had the honor to make products with." In an email sent to employees, Rajesh Jha (vice president of experience and devices) said: "After nearly 20 years at the company, Panos Panay has decided to leave Microsoft. Panos has had an incredible impact on our products and culture as well as the broader devices ecosystem. Under Panos' leadership, the team created the iconic Surface brand with loved products. More recently, as the leader of Windows, the team has brought amazing services and experiences to hundreds of millions with Windows 11 on innovative devices including those from our OEM partners. He will be missed, and I am personally very grateful for his many contributions over the years. Please join me in wishing him well."

A press release regarding the high-level departure was released to media outlets not long ago—Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella had some kind words: "Thank you, Panos, for your impact on our products, culture, company, and industry over the past two decades. I'm grateful for your leadership, support, and all you've done for Microsoft and our customers and partners. We remain steadfast and convicted in our strategy, and Yusuf Mehdi will take lead on our Windows and Surface businesses and products externally." Mehdi (https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/author/ymehdi/) is the current Corporate Vice President & Consumer Chief Marketing Officer, perhaps best known for producing a lot of his company's big artificial intelligence announcements. Microsoft is expected to reveal a bunch of next-gen Surface models later this week (https://www.techpowerup.com/313683/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-laptop-go-3-leaked)—will the new boss be in attendance?https://tpucdn.com/img/A72heyb7oBaENRNn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/A72heyb7oBaENRNn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ohGnrhegWSk8H22B_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ohGnrhegWSk8H22B.jpg)

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(PR) NVIDIA Announces Collaboration with Anyscale
Large language model development is about to reach supersonic speed thanks to a collaboration between NVIDIA and Anyscale. At its annual Ray Summit developers conference, Anyscale—the company behind the fast growing open-source unified compute framework for scalable computing—announced today (https://www.anyscale.com/anyscale-teams-with-nvidia-to-supercharge-llm-performance-and-efficiency) that it is bringing NVIDIA AI to Ray open source (https://www.anyscale.com/ray-open-source) and the Anyscale Platform (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/11/29/2564268/0/en/The-Anyscale-Platform-built-on-Ray-Introduces-New-Breakthroughs-in-AI-Development-Experimentation-and-AI-Scaling.html). It will also be integrated into Anyscale Endpoints, a new service announced today (https://www.anyscale.com/anyscale-launches-anyscale-endpoints-the-most-cost-efficient-service-for-the-most-popular-open-source-llms) that makes it easy for application developers to cost-effectively embed LLMs in their applications using the most popular open source models.

These integrations can dramatically speed generative AI development and efficiency while boosting security for production AI, from proprietary LLMs to open models such as Code Llama, Falcon, Llama 2, SDXL and more. Developers will have the flexibility to deploy open-source NVIDIA software with Ray or opt for NVIDIA AI Enterprise (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/products/ai-enterprise/) software running on the Anyscale Platform for a fully supported and secure production deployment. Ray and the Anyscale Platform are widely used by developers building advanced LLMs for generative AI applications capable of powering intelligent chatbots, coding copilots and powerful search and summarization tools.https://tpucdn.com/img/DsDXwqtzUAXYWwtk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DsDXwqtzUAXYWwtk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/XCy0QwFQEdxHFSqn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XCy0QwFQEdxHFSqn.jpg)
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Spider-Man 2's Ray Tracing Feature Always On
Developers at Insomniac Games have confirmed that Spider-Man 2 (https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/marvels-spider-man-2/)'s ray tracing feature will be running as standard/by default within the PlayStation 5 version—a player's adjustments of graphical performance settings will have no bearing on this being turned on or off. Mike Fitzgerald, Insomniac's director of core technology, shared technical information in an interview with IGN, although he stopped short of making any promises for an inevitable PC conversion—gamers on that platform will likely be waiting another 18 months post-October 20. It is possible that Nixxes Software has been contracted to work on a port, given their recent-ish track record. The Insomniac dev cites advanced experience gained by working on past titles—notably Spider-Man Remastered, Miles Morales, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart—as the main factor behind the confident push into implementing an "always-on" ray tracing graphical feature. Fitzgerald stated: "We've really gotten to leverage everything we've seen in developing those games."

He continued: "Our performance mode for this title has ray tracing on by default. We've really expanded ray traced reflections throughout the game. It's on the water and the oceans and really gives a more realistic picture everywhere...For this game we're really able to deliver (ray tracing) as a baseline performance mode. There's no mode of this game that has the ray tracing turned off, no need for it. We've really figured out how to deliver what we feel like is the right Spider-Man visuals and we want to make sure every player is seeing that." Fitzgerald also praises PlayStation 5's storage solution—SSDs allow for "faster traversal" across the New York City environment. Players can look forward to traversing the urban landscape at about "three times as fast" as the pace experienced in Spider-Man 1.https://tpucdn.com/img/Wtt2D3YpZ6DVNzF4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Wtt2D3YpZ6DVNzF4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YTDlaLXvmVQX6QnC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YTDlaLXvmVQX6QnC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Rwo4MtwbMRaRBxh8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Rwo4MtwbMRaRBxh8.jpg)

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Intel today updated its ARK listings with two new networking chipsets: Wi-Fi 7 BE200 and Wi-Fi 7 BE202. The company unveiled IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) specification-based chipsets despite the standard still needing final ratification. The Wi-Fi 7 standard promises data rates as high as 40 Gbit/s, with Intel's BE200 chipset using 2x2 TX/RX streams with 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. However, as demonstrated by the adapter's maximum speed of 5 Gbit/s, real-world implementations might not initially reach the theoretical maximum speed. Various motherboards, like the upcoming Gigabyte Aorus Z790 Master X, are already planning to integrate this technology, showing that the industry is getting ready for a Wi-Fi 7 world.

What makes Wi-Fi 7 especially interesting is its raw speed and underlying technology designed to improve efficiency and capacity. Features like Multi-User Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) and Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), which were introduced in Wi-Fi 6 and 6E, are mandatory in Wi-Fi 7. These technologies aim to optimize the overall performance of wireless networks, making them more suitable for bandwidth-intensive tasks like AR and VR. While full certification for Wi-Fi 7 is not expected until 2024, with widespread adoption to follow, the technology looks poised to become a significant aspect of our wireless future.https://tpucdn.com/img/GR03v9iny1Omp37c_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GR03v9iny1Omp37c.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BILSVEca2SpHbtGc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BILSVEca2SpHbtGc.jpg)

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Unity to Start Charging Per-Installation Fee with New Business Model Update
Unity is introducing some notable changes to its pricing and service offerings, slated to take effect on January 1, 2024. The new Unity Runtime Fee will be based on the number of game installs at the heart of these changes. This fee will apply every time an end user downloads a qualifying game. Unity believes this initial install-based fee allows creators to retain the financial benefits of ongoing player engagement, unlike a model based on revenue sharing. The company clarifies that the fee refers explicitly to the Unity Runtime, part of the Unity Engine that enables games to run on different devices. Additionally, these changes are not going to be not retroactive or perpetual. Instead, all fees will start counting on January 1, 2024. The fee will apply once for each new install and not an ongoing perpetual license royalty, like revenue share.

However, the new Unity Runtime Fee comes with specific thresholds for revenue and installs, designed to ensure that smaller creators are not adversely affected. For Unity Personal and Unity Plus, the fee applies only to games that have generated $200,000 or more in the last 12 months and have a minimum of 200,000 lifetime installs. For Unity Pro and Unity Enterprise, the fee kicks in for games that have made $1,000,000 or more in the last 12 months and have at least 1,000,000 lifetime installs. The table below shows which Unity accounts pay what fees, with costs ranging from $0.2 per install after the first 200,000 installs. After one million installs, each new install starts at $0.15 and $0.125 for Unity Pro and Unity Enterprise, respectively. As the game gains traction, install fees decay, as shown in the table below.https://tpucdn.com/img/4cotRKvBn6MbiBA8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4cotRKvBn6MbiBA8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/wfbDAUdiSUrYhkXH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wfbDAUdiSUrYhkXH.jpg)

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NVIDIA Blackwell GB100 Die Could Use MCM Packaging
NVIDIA's upcoming Blackwell GPU architecture, expected to succeed the current Ada Lovelace architecture, is gearing up to make some significant changes. While we don't have any microarchitectural leaks, rumors are circulating that Blackwell will have different packaging and die structures. One of the most intriguing aspects of the upcoming Blackwell is the mention of a Multi-Chip Module (MCM) design for the GB100 data-center GPU. This advanced packaging approach allows different GPU components to exist on separate dies, providing NVIDIA with more flexibility in chip customization. This could mean that NVIDIA can more easily tailor its chips to meet the specific needs of various consumer and enterprise applications, potentially gaining a competitive edge against rivals like AMD.

While Blackwell's release is still a few years away, these early tidbits paint a picture of an architecture that isn't just an incremental improvement but could represent a more significant shift in how NVIDIA designs its GPUs. NVIDIA's potential competitor is AMD's upcoming MI300 GPU, which utilized chiplets in its designs. Chiplets also provide ease of integration as smaller dies provide better wafer yields, meaning that it makes more sense to switch to smaller dies and utilize chiplets economically.https://tpucdn.com/img/mfhleJSMe1dcPBa9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mfhleJSMe1dcPBa9.jpg)

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AMD Threadripper Pro 7985WX Pops Up on Grey Market
Activity on the next-gen Ryzen Threadripper front has ramped up over the past week—we previously witnessed a fairly comprehensive spec leak of Pro 7995WX and 7975WX processors (https://www.techpowerup.com/313652/amd-ryzen-threadripper-pro-7995wx-7975wx-specs-leaked) last week, thanks to Dell Precision Tower workstations getting tested out in SiSoftware's Sandra suite. Pre-release "Zen 4" HEDT hardware seems to be out in the wild—YuuKi_AnS (https://twitter.com/yuuki_ans/status/1703097083123917091) has posted a photo of an allegedly SP6 socket-ready AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7985WX CPU.

This sample is apparently for up for sale on an unspecified online marketplace, advertised as having a TDP rating of 350 W. An AMD OPN core code reads: "100-00000454," although the photographed unit lacks any external "Threadripper" branding. The seller describes the for-sale processor as possessing "minor signs of use" as evidenced by scuffs and marks, but it is said to be fully functional and no repairs are required to get it in operational mode. The screen grab does not include any details about pricing or location.https://tpucdn.com/img/I72vsVxm0mWa12W5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/I72vsVxm0mWa12W5.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hmAiHSn6VSSFOgTr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hmAiHSn6VSSFOgTr.jpg)

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(PR) Bandai Namco Unveils "Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn" - Arriving November 9
We are honored to announce Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn (https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/tales-of-arise). Through this expansion players will enjoy a story that depicts the world after the main story of Tales of Arise, which was released in September 2021. This is the first DLC in the Tales of series that is a direct continuation of the main story in this scale. We will discuss what players can expect from the storyline and why we made the decision to create it.

Sometimes a story is over, but not quite done. Over a year has passed since the conclusion of Tales of Arise, but there's more to the story that hasn't been told yet. Enter Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn the upcoming expansion to The Game Awards 2021 RPG of the Year from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. Adding 20+ hours of game content, the new expansion adds new quests, dungeons, boss fights, and an epic new story arc all within the backdrop of an evolving, beautiful fantasy world. The game will be available on November 9, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/740130/Tales_of_Arise/). To learn more, please visit the official website (https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/tales-of-arise).https://tpucdn.com/img/9mWShmxYbKZzQBYg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9mWShmxYbKZzQBYg.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Eu6R6oT98QGUMw3a_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Eu6R6oT98QGUMw3a.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iDSctkCP72wVrG0t_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iDSctkCP72wVrG0t.jpg)
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TSMC Reportedly Tells Vendors to Delay Fab Equipment Deliveries
Reuters appears to be following every (internal) step that TSMC takes—their latest report (https://www.reuters.com/technology/tsmc-tells-vendors-delay-chip-equipment-deliveries-sources-2023-09-15/) suggests that company leadership has "told its major suppliers to delay the delivery of high-end chip making equipment." Two anonymous sources believe that execs are anxious about a predicted decrease in customer demand, and cost control plans have been implemented as a temporary measure. ASML is allegedly one of the vendors affected by TSMC's decision making.

Reuters conducted an interview with ASML CEO Peter Wennink a week prior—he acknowledged that some orders for high-end tools had been pushed back, without naming specific client identities, but the situation should resolve itself shortly. He stated that it was a mere "short-term management" issue: "we've had several (news) reports about fab readiness. Not only in Arizona (https://www.techpowerup.com/313682/insiders-claim-tsmc-arizona-fab-to-start-trial-run-in-early-2024)... but also in Taiwan." ASML is reported to be operating at maximum capacity, and overall sales are forecast to grow 30% this financial year.https://tpucdn.com/img/1OAW4LznBv9Xkv0Z_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1OAW4LznBv9Xkv0Z.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YpACh2cfjuaiZqto_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YpACh2cfjuaiZqto.jpg)

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Intel Core i5-14600K Benchmarked
An Intel Core i5-14600K processor has been benchmarked roughly a month before its expected rollout at retail—previous leaks have this particular model placed as the most wallet friendly offering within a range of 14th Gen Core "Raptor Lake Refresh" CPUs. A total of six SKUs (https://www.techpowerup.com/313688/pc-canada-listings-reveal-14th-gen-core-i9-14900k-i7-14700k-i5-14600k-cpu-prices), with K and KF variants, are anticipated to launch on October 17. An official unveiling of new processor product lineups is scheduled for tomorrow at Team Blue's Innovation event (https://www.techpowerup.com/313392/intel-schedules-intel-innovation-2023-event-for-september-19-20). China's ECSM (https://www.bilibili.com/opus/841245958550323204?spm_id_from=333.999.0.0) has managed to acquire an engineering sample (ES) of the aforementioned i5-14600K model, and put it through the proverbial ringer in Cinebench R23, Cinebench 2024, and CPU-Z. The brief report did not disclose any details regarding exact testbench conditions, so some of the results could be less than reliable/accurate.

ECSM's screenshot from CPU-Z re-confirms the Core i5-14600K's already leaked specs—six high-performance Raptor Cove cores running at a 3.50 GHz base clock, going up to 5.30 GHz (a 200 MHz gain over its predecessor: Core i5-13600K). Eight efficiency-oriented Gracemont cores running up to 4.0 GHz—100 MHz more than on the predecessor. The Core i5-14600K and i5-13600K share the same designations of 24 MB L3 cache and 125 W PBP—the leaked engineering sample was shown to have a core voltage of 1.2 V. The previous gen CPU operates on 1.14 V. ECSM noted that CPU package power consumption reached 160 W, and: "currently, the burn-in voltage is still quite out of control, especially for the two 8P models, both of which are at 1.4 V+. However, there is still a lot of room for manual voltage reduction."https://tpucdn.com/img/REZ36rwie2gBvF5k_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/REZ36rwie2gBvF5k.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/g9JmeoVwRJRSpMrt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/g9JmeoVwRJRSpMrt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/y8bupBTahXR6SOIJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/y8bupBTahXR6SOIJ.jpg)

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(PR) ASRock Rack Expands Its Product Lineup Powered By New AMD EPYC 8004 Series Processors for Diverse Edge Server Deployments
ASRock Rack, the leading innovative server company, today announced its latest server motherboard lineup now supports the AMD EPYC 8004 Series processors which extend the 4th Gen EPYC Family into new markets.

The AMD EPYC 8004 Series processors bring the benefits of the "Zen 4c" processor core to markets that seek strong performance but also have significant requirements for efficient, dense form factors, limited available power, and quieter operations. "AMD EPYC 8004 Processors are purpose-built to deliver strong performance and energy efficiency in an optimized, single-socket package," said Lynn Comp, corporate vice president, Server Product and Technology Marketing, AMD. "The combination of impressive performance and streamlined platform componentry of the EPYC 8004 Series CPUs means system builders can offer their customers cost-efficient business-relevant configurations."https://tpucdn.com/img/x9cdrEu1I15x7Zgq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/x9cdrEu1I15x7Zgq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fFSKxEEBYU4U5q7v_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fFSKxEEBYU4U5q7v.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WE2rqyICk4pBGCk8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WE2rqyICk4pBGCk8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2iNeDEvFfcWNdmZY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2iNeDEvFfcWNdmZY.jpg)
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(PR) Gigabyte Releases Cost-effective Solutions Incorporating AMD EPYC 8004 Series Processors
GIGABYTE Technology: Giga Computing, a subsidiary of GIGABYTE and an industry leader in high-performance servers, server motherboards, and workstations, today announced new GIGABYTE enterprise series solutions for the AMD EPYC 8004 Series processors. Giga Computing is committed to reaching all sizes of data centers to deliver the best compelling solution, and now is doing so with new AMD EPYC 8004 CPUs that target edge applications, CSPs, and value enterprises. For these uses, the new R243 and R143 server series are poised alongside ME33 and ME03 motherboard series to deliver cost-optimized performance.

Leveraging the "Zen 4c" core architecture, the AMD EPYC 8004 Series CPUs deliver performance and power efficiency with built-in security capabilities in an optimized single-socket platform. Additionally, the new SP6 socket was designed to enable the power, cost, and form factor requirements for the AMD EPYC 8004 Series CPUs' target markets as well as diverse applications such as intelligent edge computing and telco.https://tpucdn.com/img/FFUxhATLjw3h1h8Z_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FFUxhATLjw3h1h8Z.jpg)

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TYAN, an industry-leading server platform design manufacturer and a subsidiary of MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation, today announced availability of new single-socket server platforms supporting AMD EPYC 8004 Series processors. These platforms are purpose built for cloud services and intelligent edge deployments while offering lower operating costs and delivering impressive energy efficiency.

"The AMD EPYC 8004 Series CPUs deliver a great combination of impressive performance and streamlined platform componentry which enables us to develop business-relevant server configurations for our customers," said Eric Kuo, Vice President of the Server Infrastructure Business Unit at MiTAC Computing Technology. "TYAN's innovative server platform, fueled by EPYC 8004 Series CPUs, empowers us to provide our customers with cost-effective solutions while also expanding into new markets."https://tpucdn.com/img/CUP6zMPgZwyIW8L1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CUP6zMPgZwyIW8L1.jpg)
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(PR) Supermicro Introduces a Number of Density and Power Optimized Edge Platforms for Telco Providers, Based on the New AMD EPYC 8004 Series Processor
Supermicro, Inc., a Total IT Solution Provider for Cloud, AI/ML, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is announcing the AMD based Supermicro H13 generation of WIO Servers, optimized to deliver strong performance and energy efficiency for edge and telco datacenters powered by the new AMD EPYC 8004 Series processors. The new Supermicro H13 WIO and short-depth front I/O systems deliver energy-efficient single socket servers that lower operating costs for enterprise, telco, and edge applications. These systems are designed with a dense form factor and flexible I/O options for storage and networking, making the new servers ideal for deploying in edge networks.

"We are excited to expand our AMD EPYC-based server offerings optimized to deliver excellent TCO and energy efficiency for data center networking and edge computing," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "Adding to our already industry leading edge-to-cloud rack scale IT solutions, the new Supermicro H13 WIO systems with PCIe 5.0 and DDR5-4800 MHz memory show tremendous performance for edge applications."https://tpucdn.com/img/CNfLWH4KAsSHC4Yd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CNfLWH4KAsSHC4Yd.jpg)
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(PR) Intel Unveils Industry-Leading Glass Substrates to Meet Demand for More Powerful Compute
What's New: Intel today announced one of the industry's first glass substrates for next-generation advanced packaging, planned for the latter part of this decade. This breakthrough achievement will enable the continued scaling of transistors in a package and advance Moore's Law to deliver data-centric applications.

"After a decade of research, Intel has achieved industry-leading glass substrates for advanced packaging. We look forward to delivering these cutting-edge technologies that will benefit our key players and foundry customers for decades to come."
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(PR) Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin Gameplay Showcased
Hail Commanders. Alongside the cinematic campaign and multiplayer modes already announced, those with a keen eye for the ever shaping landscape of the Realm before us may have noticed some exciting updates unveiled recently over on our Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin Steam store page (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1844380/Warhammer_Age_of_Sigmar_Realms_of_Ruin/). It's time to discover more in our latest video here (see below).

A real-time strategy game from Frontier (https://www.frontier.co.uk/), set in the iconic Warhammer universe. Become a warlord and lead four unique factions to conquer the wild and savage Realm of Ghur in tense and tactical battles. Wage a campaign of brutal conquest in this realm-shattering real-time strategy game set in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe.https://tpucdn.com/img/EMm5hq0q2W9DmBpy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EMm5hq0q2W9DmBpy.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SUOOhDmZGfvzsySO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SUOOhDmZGfvzsySO.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ViDPUfYpX812TI7n_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ViDPUfYpX812TI7n.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/HoJpsMGNafBI6S1k_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HoJpsMGNafBI6S1k.jpg)
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Thanks to the 3D renders and technical drawings obtained by Igor's Lab, we have insights into the structure of Intel's next-generation LGA-1851 socket for Arrow Lake processors. Scheduled to arrive in mid-2024, the LGA-1851 socket was originally intended for Meteor Lake-S desktop processors. However, the socket is now awaiting Arrow Lake since Meteor Lake is now a mobile-only processor generation. The first notable thing about LGA-1851 is that it will directly connect a dedicated PCIe 5.0 x4 interface to the CPU, besides the x16 lanes going to the GPU. This results in native support for high-speed PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs that can achieve speeds of over 12 GB/s in both read and write workloads.

Intel Arrow Lake-S will be available with eight P-cores and 16 E-cores in SKUs with different combinations of the two. The accompanying 800 series chipset includes Z890, B860, and H810 models, with an evident absence of H870 SKU. There will be W880 and Q870 workstation-grade chipsets as well. It is worth pointing out that Arrow Lake will enable DRAM capacities of up to 48 GB per DIMM at 6400 MT/s. We expect to hear more about Arrow Lake-S as we near the 2024 launch date and we get to see the Intel 20A node being used in client products. Below, you can see the technical drawings of the Independent Loading Mechanism (ILM) and chipset 3D models.https://tpucdn.com/img/v4KUfFPTx3naAQHu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/v4KUfFPTx3naAQHu.jpg)
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(PR) NVIDIA Reflex Now Available in Party Animals, Warhaven and More
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 over 70 supported titles.

NVIDIA Reflex is synonymous with responsive gaming, and can be found in the latest and greatest games, including Party Animals, Warhaven, and Witchfire, which all launch this week. Additionally, Nexon's First Descendant Crossplay Open Beta will boast support, too. This month also sees the launch of the first 540 Hz NVIDIA G-SYNC Ultra Low Motion Blur 2-capable monitor, from ASUS. When activated, ULMB 2 gives you 2,160 Hz of effective motion clarity, for the definitive competitive gaming experience.https://tpucdn.com/img/j59DFHYIZG8nITN3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/j59DFHYIZG8nITN3.jpg)
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(PR) QNAP Releases New Dual-port QXG-10G2T 10 GbE Network Expansion Card
QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking, and storage solution innovator has launched the QXG-10G2T 10 GbE network expansion card. The QXG-10G2T is a cutting-edge, dual-port, 5-speed 10 GbE (RJ45) network expansion card, presenting an energy-efficient and cost-effective solution for various networking needs. This card is ideal for a professional photographers, videographers, or part of a collaborative team that requires simultaneous data access with lower latency.

Andy Chuang, QNAP Product Manager said, "We are excited to bring the QXG-10G2T to the market. This expansion card is a testament to QNAP's commitment to providing innovative and efficient solutions for modern networking challenges. With its versatile features and support for multiple speeds, the QXG-10G2T offers a seamless experience for both NAS and PC users, enhancing their workflow efficiency."https://tpucdn.com/img/BTgPEbkJBUD5QLwQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BTgPEbkJBUD5QLwQ.jpg)
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(PR) MSI Launches MPG GUNGNIR 300 Series and MAG Forge Series Cases
The GUNGNIR series has been launched for years with many remarkable products that come with many features. Today, we are proud to announce the latest member of our popular product series to the market, the MPG GUNGNIR 300 Series, designed to meet the evolving needs of our customers in this ever-changing world.

The MPG GUNGNIR 300 series, this PC case unveiled a new mid-tower ATX case, tailored to the compatibility needs of mid-level system configurations for gamers. It is equipped with 1 mm perforated front panel, compatible with dual 360 mm AIO liquid cooler simultaneously at front/top sides, and remains enough space for a push-pull configuration, providing exceptional cooling performance. MPG GUNGNIR 300 Series case serves as a positive heat dissipation solution for both the CPU and GPU. A one-piece 1 mm perforated front panel design and pre-installed four 120 mm fans provide more fresh intake air.https://tpucdn.com/img/hfkbQTq5UHiWcbjf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hfkbQTq5UHiWcbjf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qKTiLoiB1jiK52Bk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qKTiLoiB1jiK52Bk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BQTR5A4oYX7XHclW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BQTR5A4oYX7XHclW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YThoRP32GqqYrbym_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YThoRP32GqqYrbym.jpg)
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(PR) MSI Announces the Mysterious "The Limited Series" Product Lineup
MSI announces "The Limited Series", a collection of exclusive, special version of selected items from our lineup. Available for a limited-time and very limited quantity, "The Limited Series" gives the opportunity to hardware enthusiasts to get their hands on unique custom designed pieces from the brand.

Exclusive colors and special features
"The Limited Series" deliver the same high-performance MSI brings for more than 35 years with a one-of-a-kind outlook and exclusive features to give a chance to GAMERS to add something very unique to their PC Builds.https://tpucdn.com/img/Jghem9tRZGqyPJlp_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Jghem9tRZGqyPJlp.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JYWNuuHtTarJ4RN9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JYWNuuHtTarJ4RN9.jpg)
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Intel to Settle for 6P+4E as Core Config for Core i5-14400
Intel is reportedly settling for 6P+4E as the CPU core configuration for its upcoming Core i5-14400 and i5-14400F desktop processors. That's 6 performance cores or P-cores, and 4 efficiency cores or E-cores. Two distinct engineering samples of the i5-14400 were spotted in the wild, one of which had a 6P+4E configuration, and the other believed to be with 6P+8E, like the rest of the 14th Gen Core i5 series. There are two distinct steppings of the i5-14400 among the engineering samples, besides the core-configuration, B0 and C0.

What differentiates B0 from C0 is the specific die they're based on. B0 is the larger "Raptor Lake-S" die that physically has 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores, which has been significantly cut down to achieve the 6P+4E configuration; whereas C0 is the die the "Alder Lake-S" top-spec processor models were based on, which physically have an 8P+8E configuration. Both B0 and C0 Core i5-14400/F processors have 6P+4E. The P-cores on both steppings, including B0, are configured with 1.25 MB of dedicated L2 cache, the E-core clusters on both each have 2 MB of L2 cache; and both get 20 MB of shared L3 cache, and 65 W of processor base power. The Core i5-14400 and i5-14400F succeed a long line of successful processor models for Intel, positioned around or below the $200 mark.https://tpucdn.com/img/EIXPg95W49j5SSZq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EIXPg95W49j5SSZq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/HSlyzRcMO4Cavxg3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HSlyzRcMO4Cavxg3.jpg)

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Crucial Launches DDR5 6000 MHz Pro DIMMs
When Crucial cancelled its Ballistix gaming brand, it was unclear if the company would launch higher-end products in the future, although the company never said it wouldn't. Back in May (https://www.techpowerup.com/308711/crucial-launches-the-pro-series-memory) of this year, Crucial launched its Pro series of memory, which was not exactly pro, at least not for the readership here which is used to an entirely different level of RAM. This was largely due to Crucial sticking to JEDEC spec, even though the company did launch some DDR5 5600 MHz modules.

Now—some six months later—it appears that Crucial is getting ready to deliver some higher performance modules with its new DDR5 6000 MHz modules, although at launch, they will only be available in a kit of two 24 GB modules. Although Crucial claims JEDEC spec, the 48-48-48 timings appear to either be slightly tighter than the original JEDEC spec, or JEDEC has updated the specs since they were announced. Although nothing about these modules screams high-end or pro, there's one thing that makes these stand out against the competition, they operate at 6000 MHz using only 1.1 Volt, whereas most 6000 MHz DIMMs on the market today, operate at 1.35 Volt higher. That means that there might be some potential for tweaking these modules, something we'll have to wait for reviews to find out about. Crucial is asking for US$166.99 for the 48 GB kit, which puts them at a price disadvantage compared to its competitors, as you can get a similar kit for as little as $115 or possibly even less.https://tpucdn.com/img/sGWGrTL81tRCHeGH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sGWGrTL81tRCHeGH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/N35G3y4pibAdLldH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/N35G3y4pibAdLldH.jpg)

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(PR) Amazon Unveils Next Generation Echo Show 8, All-New Echo Hub, and New Echo Frames
Amazon today introduced a range of new Echo devices designed for even more personalized, proactive, and intuitive Alexa experiences at home and on-the-go—the next-generation Echo Show 8, all-new Echo Hub, and new Echo Frames. In addition, Amazon collaborated with Safilo, one of the world's leading eyewear manufacturers, to blend the power of Alexa with iconic Carrera designs.

"Engagement with Echo devices is at an all-time high," said Daniel Rausch, vice president of Alexa and Fire TV. "Customers rely on Alexa for so much, including managing their smart homes, keeping up with the latest news, setting birthday reminders, and keeping their homes stocked with essentials. These new Echo devices give customers more ways to experience the world's best personal AI—and the growing generative AI capabilities that will be coming to Alexa soon—at home and on the go."https://tpucdn.com/img/g0hyLwbyZz8qg84B_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/g0hyLwbyZz8qg84B.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/oYZagukbA5jeTzQn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oYZagukbA5jeTzQn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/USzOEJ7TULsIqYKM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/USzOEJ7TULsIqYKM.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xBRsQLUb301KtYQx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xBRsQLUb301KtYQx.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/pSMw8sJ9hs9gtLSI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pSMw8sJ9hs9gtLSI.jpg)
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Amazon announced eero Max 7, its first Wi-Fi 7 mesh system and the fastest, most powerful eero yet. eero Max 7 combines the company's patented TrueMesh networking technology with the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard to dramatically increase speeds, avoid interference from neighboring networks, and improve mesh latency-and with 10 Gigabit Ethernet, it's now possible to download a 4K movie in 10 seconds or a 50 gigabyte video game in less than a minute.

"Connectivity is core to our everyday lives—we stream movies and TV, take video calls for work, play online games with our friends, and use an ever increasing number of connected devices," said Nick Weaver, co-founder and CEO of eero. "With tens of millions of eero devices around the world, we know customers notice even a millisecond delay when streaming a movie or gaming, want reliable connectivity in every corner of the home, and always look for faster speeds. eero Max 7 is the culmination of everything we've learned—this is an entirely new class of eero, built without compromise."https://tpucdn.com/img/djrWg06fBrhP6gmX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/djrWg06fBrhP6gmX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9wrdtYIjd9b8L6Jr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9wrdtYIjd9b8L6Jr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vRjTX9ATO4b5eZws_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vRjTX9ATO4b5eZws.jpg)
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(PR) Criterion Games Joins EA Entertainment - Working on Rebooted Battlefield Franchise
Hi Everyone, today I'd like to share that the talented team at Criterion Games (https://www.ea.com/ea-studios/criterion-games) will be joining EA Entertainment (https://www.techpowerup.com/310340/ea-dividing-itself-will-operate-as-ea-entertainment-and-ea-sports). Criterion has a rich history in gaming, having worked on Battlefield, Battlefront, Burnout, and of course, Need for Speed. I'm thrilled to have a studio with such pedigree join the studios I oversee. As we've said before, we're all-in on Battlefield. Today, Criterion is added to our world-class Battlefield studios dedicated to ushering in a new era for the franchise.

The majority of the team will be working alongside DICE, Ripple Effect, and Ridgeline that are led by Byron Beede, GM of Battlefield. Criterion's experience with Battlefield, our technology and building engaging experiences will have an immediate positive impact as we continue to work on Battlefield 2042, and as we continue pre-production on a connected Battlefield Universe. There is no better studio to join us on this journey and I couldn't be more excited.https://tpucdn.com/img/bIRTeetbES5NGGyB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bIRTeetbES5NGGyB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/eBydyXJj3zgRfqDC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eBydyXJj3zgRfqDC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LQ9RYCRBYpGfztAN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LQ9RYCRBYpGfztAN.jpg)
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(PR) Witchfire Available Now via Early Access
"The witchfire in my blood had cooled, with most of it having already evaporated. Were the last drop to have gone, so would I be too, awakening in Hell. The rescue, unlikely as it was, came thanks to human greed and stupidity." This line—taken from a short story called The Preyer (https://www.theastronauts.com/2022/10/the-preyer/) written by The Astronauts' Creative Director Adrian Chmielarz—sets up the world of Witchfire (https://store.epicgames.com/p/witchfire-db273e), releases today (September 20) in Early Access on the Epic Games Store (https://store.epicgames.com/p/witchfire-db273e). Just before launch, we interviewed Chmielarz and The Astronauts Game Designer Karol Krok and asked them what to expect from Witchfire, how it came to be, and what the development process was like. Read on for more details...

Swapping sci-fi for fantasy
If you haven't heard much about Witchfire, it's because The Astronauts (https://www.theastronauts.com/category/witchfire/) is a small studio and unwilling to share spoilers—and every reveal they make feels like it could be a spoiler. Not too much is known about Witchfire, as a result. "We want the players to have that beautiful experience of discovering things on their own, to be surprised," Chmielarz said. "We promise to show more near the Early Access release day, so everyone can make an informed decision." The Astronauts released a trailer during Summer Game Fest back in June that demonstrated how Witchfire will have an element of exploration and discovery, of planning and thinking. At the same time, it offers plenty of action as well. It's a dark fantasy with spells—and it's also a first-person shooter with guns, as you can see from the trailers. It's technically a roguelite, or similar to a dungeon crawler, with harsh death conditions for the player. And The Astronauts also advertise Witchfire as having multiple ways to win.https://tpucdn.com/img/HfALZBhx3ZtKvIrr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HfALZBhx3ZtKvIrr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/VJlJMtDPT5yig6cy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VJlJMtDPT5yig6cy.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2I14ruEeB8w4uTIn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2I14ruEeB8w4uTIn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SCpjNVNJ5kZLRA06_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SCpjNVNJ5kZLRA06.jpg)
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(PR) Age of Empires IV's The Sultans Ascend Expansion Arriving November 14
Just a few weeks ago at Gamescom we announced that an expansion for Age of Empires IV—The Sultans Ascend—would be coming soon. Today we're thrilled to let our PC and Xbox console players around the world know that they'll be able to play this exciting new content on November 14! Pre-orders are available now (https://www.ageofempires.com/buy-now/#AoE-IV-DLC) for everyone wanting to graduate The Sultans Ascend from their wishlist (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1959430/Age_of_Empires_IV__The_Sultans_Ascend/) and begin counting down the days.

This new Age of Empires IV single player campaign takes place in the Middle East during the European Crusades. You'll take on the role of the Muslim resistance to the invasion and follow the story of well-known Muslim leaders, their struggles with the Crusaders, and the battles they fought. Our story begins with the First Crusade at the end of the 11th century, when Muslim provinces are mired in rivalry with one another.https://tpucdn.com/img/b3by4m0q8kMF5O9F_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/b3by4m0q8kMF5O9F.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vWIbrIszTktLF87O_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vWIbrIszTktLF87O.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RxhUjHWLkudcQt2w_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RxhUjHWLkudcQt2w.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/i21xhDlShDFSQntE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/i21xhDlShDFSQntE.jpg)
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(PR) Production Update on Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen 7040 Series)
We continue to be on track to start shipments before the end of the month on the new Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen 7040 Series) (https://frame.work/gb/en/products/laptop-13-gen-amd?q=processor). Last week we shared that SMT (Mainboard production) had started (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/www.techpowerup.com/313599/framework-laptop-13-enters-mass-production-with-amd-ryzen-7040-series-apus), and this week we've begun final assembly of laptops. We also pulled some early units to send out to press reviewers to make sure that you can see exactly where we've landed on performance and battery life.

We have another happy bit of news to share with you: our Lead System Architect Kieran was able to implement a firmware solution to reduce power consumption when using HDMI and DP Expansion Cards on the back two slots. The only remaining power issue is with USB-A Expansion Cards on the back slots, which we are investigating a future USB-A Expansion Card hardware revision to resolve.https://tpucdn.com/img/EeAs1fV1iQABuQA5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EeAs1fV1iQABuQA5.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Oo1smGGkPUjEajWx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Oo1smGGkPUjEajWx.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6r2yeT6P5tNGHGI4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6r2yeT6P5tNGHGI4.jpg)
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AMD Unveils Radeon Adrenalin Edition 23.9.2 WHQL Driver
AMD has updated its Radeon Adrenalin driver with the latest edition, 23.9.2. The newest version brings unified driver support for AMD Radeon RX 7700 and RX 7800, which the previous driver lacked, and there was a separate download for these two SKUs. Besides merging into a single unified driver, the new update brings Lies of P, Party Animals, and The Crew Motorfest game support for AMD Radeon graphics. In this driver release, the AMD Radeon Anti-Lag+ feature is introduced for Starfield, Witcher 3, ELDEN RING, Immortals of Aveum, and an Anti-Lag+ screen overlay for system latency. AMD fixed some issues like application crashing while playing Baldur Gate 3 with Vulkan API on RX 7900 XTX, limited GPU clock tuning on RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT, application crash while playing SMITE on RX 7900 XTX, and application crash or driver timeout while playing F1 2023 on RX 7800 XT. There is no Cyberpunk 2077 update yet in this driver release.

You can download the Radeon Adrenalin Edition 23.9.2 Driver here (https://www.techpowerup.com/download/amd-radeon-graphics-drivers/).https://tpucdn.com/img/McXXn2jsWGxHP0zJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/McXXn2jsWGxHP0zJ.jpg)
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TSMC Could Delay 2 nm Mass Production to 2026
According to TechNews.tw, TSMC could postpone its 2 nm semiconductor manufacturing node for 2026. If the rumors about TSMC's delayed 2 nm production schedule are accurate, the implications could reverberate throughout the semiconductor industry. TSMC's alleged hesitancy could be driven by multiple factors, including the architectural shift from FinFET to Gate-All-Around (GAA) and potential challenges related to scaling down to 2 nm. The company is a crucial player in this space, and a delay could offer opportunities for competitors like Samsung, which has already transitioned to GAA transistor architecture for its 3 nm chips. Given the massive demand for advanced nodes due to the rise of AI, IoT, and other next-gen technologies, it is surprising to hear "sluggish" demand reports.

However, it's also possible that it's too early for customers to make firm commitments for 2025 and beyond. TSMC has dismissed these rumors, stating that construction is progressing according to plan, which includes having 2 nm pilot run in 2024, and mass production in the second half of 2025.. Despite this, any delay in TSMC's roadmap could serve as a catalyst for shifts in market dynamics. Companies that rely heavily on TSMC's advanced nodes might need to reassess their timelines and strategies. Moreover, if Samsung can capitalize on this opportunity, it could somewhat level the playing field. As of now, though, it's essential to approach these rumors with caution until more concrete information becomes available.https://tpucdn.com/img/utAVWtzFpdubkIag_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/utAVWtzFpdubkIag.jpg)

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(PR) Panasonic Introduces New SoundSlayer Wearable Gaming Speaker: Go hard in your game, not on your ears!
Panasonic today announced the GNW10 SoundSlayer, a wearable gaming speaker that allows players to immerse themselves in play to experience the real emotion of gaming. The GNW10's lightweight, ergonomic design incorporates 4-channel speakers, wireless connectivity, and AI voice control to deliver an exciting, stress-free, and lush sensory experience whether you're going solo or playing with friends.

The GNW10 package combines a wireless, neck-mounted wearable gaming speaker and a separate wireless transmitter. Simply connecting the transmitter to a PC or console via a USB cable creates a wireless connection to the wearable gaming speaker. Compatible with Windows 10/11 PCs, PS4/PS5 consoles, and the Nintendo Switch (TV mode only), the GNW10 system also supports subwoofer output for an ever more powerful soundscape.https://tpucdn.com/img/IRBamYFqR7h1KQjE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IRBamYFqR7h1KQjE.jpg)
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KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced that it has donated a command set specification to the Linux Foundation vendor-neutral Software-Enabled FlashTM Project. Built to deliver on the promise of software-defined flash, Software-Enabled Flash technology gives storage developers control over their data placement, latency outcomes, and workload isolation requirements. Through its open API and SDKs, hyperscale environments may optimize their own flash protocols, such as flexible direct placement (FDP) or zoned namespace (ZNS), while accelerating adoption of new flash technologies. This unique combination of open source software and purpose-built hardware can help data centers maximize the value of flash memory. KIOXIA has developed working samples of hardware modules for hyperscalers, storage developers and application developers.

"We are delighted to provide command set specifications to the Software-Enabled Flash Project," said Eric Ries, senior vice president and general manager of the Memory and Storage Strategy Division for KIOXIA America, Inc. "This is an important step that allows the ecosystem to bring products to market, and enables customers to extract the maximum value from flash memory."https://tpucdn.com/img/v3I0MjIVNCbTGqjx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/v3I0MjIVNCbTGqjx.jpg)
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(PR) Durabook Launches the S15 Semi-Rugged Laptop with 12th Gen Intel Core CPU
Durabook, an innovator in purpose-built, rugged computing solutions, today announced the launch of the next-generation S15 Semi-Rugged Laptop equipped with the latest Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake platform. The combination of this powerful CPU, coupled with a comprehensive set of connectivity options, security support, and its capability for further expandability makes this semi-rugged laptop with its large screen the perfect support for professional field services personnel running ever more sophisticated applications in challenging conditions.

The laptop's 15.6" Full HD display may be the first thing to turn the head of a field service professional, but the CPU performance of the S15 Semi-Rugged Laptop with Intel Core i7 and i5 processors that are up to 206% faster than previously is an eye-opener. Looking past the handsome rugged exterior, at the Intel Iris Xe Graphics package, ultra-reliable connectivity, and the ability to operate as a workstation configured with up to three storage drives, this is the ideal rugged laptop for field services workers.https://tpucdn.com/img/vz9ue6syrOSlViLP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vz9ue6syrOSlViLP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vsDfRQvZaMaSZI54_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vsDfRQvZaMaSZI54.jpg)
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(PR) ITRI Leads Global Semiconductor Collaboration for Heterogeneous Integration to Pioneer Pilot Production Solutions
The introduction of Generative AI (GAI) has significantly increased the demand for advanced semiconductor chips, drawing increased attention to the development of complex calculations for large-scale AI models and high-speed transmission interfaces. To assist the industry in grasping the key to high-end semiconductor manufacturing and integration capabilities, the Heterogeneous Integrated Chiplet System Package (Hi-CHIP) Alliance brings together leading semiconductor companies from Taiwan and around the world to provide comprehensive services, spanning from packaging design, testing and verification, to pilot production. Since its establishment in 2021, the alliance has accumulated important industry players as its members, including EVG, Kulicke and Soffa (K&S), USI, Raytek Semiconductor, Unimicron, DuPont, and Brewer Science. Looking forward, the alliance is set to actively explore its global market potential.

Dr. Shih-Chieh Chang, General Director of Electronic and Optoelectronic System Research Laboratories at ITRI and Chairman of the Hi-CHIP Alliance, indicated that advanced manufacturing processes have led to a considerable increase in IC design cycles and costs. Multi-dimensional chip design and heterogeneous integrated packaging architecture are key tools to tackle this demand in semiconductors. On top of that, the advent of GAI such as ChatGPT, which demands substantial computing power and transmission speed, requires even higher levels of integration capacity in chip manufacturing. ITRI has been committed to developing manufacturing technologies and upgrading materials and equipment to enhance heterogeneous integration technologies. Achievements include the fan-out wafer level packaging (FOWLP), 2.5 and 3D chips, embedded interposer connections (EIC), and programmable packages. With both local and foreign semiconductor manufacturer members, the Hi-CHIP Alliance is establishing an advanced packaging process production line to provide an integrated one-stop service platform.https://tpucdn.com/img/H6IW0s3nUR7wdG69_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/H6IW0s3nUR7wdG69.jpg)
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(PR) Thermaltake Launches Pacific SW1 Plus CPU Water Block and Pacific SF Fittings
Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for Case, Power, Cooling, Gaming peripherals, and enthusiast Memory solutions, is pleased to unveil the Pacific SW1 Plus CPU Water Block and the Pacific SF Fittings - Silver Black. The custom liquid cooling system provides considerable flexibility in design, allowing you to demonstrate your aesthetic sense. If you are an industrial chic enthusiast, the Pacific SW1 Plus and the Pacific SF Fittings, which feature a New Industrial Style, are the ideal components for leveling up your cooling system's appearance while ensuring thermal performance and installation compatibility.

Pacific SW1 Plus CPU Water Block
Designed with a modern industrial style, the Pacific SW1 Plus CPU Water Block comes in solid aluminium alloy with a screw design, displaying a beautiful glow of metals. The copper base is finished with anti-corrosive nickel plating, matching the overall industrial design and offering an outstanding heat transfer for the CPU. The central inlet design of the base enables the coolant to be distributed evenly through the 0.2 mm microchannels, achieving more effective heat dissipation. What's more, through the TT RGB Plus 2.0 software, you can simply monitor coolant temperature and customize the lighting effects of the water block's 12 addressable LEDs. To fit the latest CPUs, the Pacific SW1 Plus is also compatible with Intel LGA 1700 and AMD AM5 sockets and can be installed without additional brackets.https://tpucdn.com/img/EM4Iv0e3ApsN9abQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EM4Iv0e3ApsN9abQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vrOIwFqwygUANlgY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vrOIwFqwygUANlgY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/97aO45XC9wm2aCNZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/97aO45XC9wm2aCNZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9GzxbKFC4ko9VJo0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9GzxbKFC4ko9VJo0.jpg)
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is ushering in a new era of home connectivity, and new opportunities for service providers, with the introduction of the Qualcomm 10G Fiber Gateway Platform and its signature feature, Qualcomm Service Defined Wi-Fi technology.

The overwhelming majority of subscribers experience their broadband service through Wi-Fi. In today's broadband systems, the access network from the service provider to the home and Wi-Fi within the home are managed separately - with a quality of service which is nearly impossible to maintain across the entire network, given the diversity of devices, applications, connectivity technologies, and the near-constant change across all these elements.https://tpucdn.com/img/XwqldRfudfLgjHg5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XwqldRfudfLgjHg5.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6MXSz5fL2YDFPrcL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6MXSz5fL2YDFPrcL.jpg)
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(PR) Path of Exile 2 Dev Presents Bosses & Monsters
During ExileCon 2023 (https://www.pathofexile.com/exilecon), several of our developers gave presentations on their area of expertise in game development. We'll be publishing these talks in our news over the coming weeks, starting with a presentation on the Bosses and Monsters of Path of Exile 2 (https://pathofexile2.com/) by Game Director Mark Roberts. In this video, Mark discusses the various aspects of boss design in Path of Exile 2, showcases some bosses from Path of Exile 2, and invites members of the audience to test their might against the bosses on stage. Check it out below!

Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG created by Grinding Gear Games. Set years after the original Path of Exile (https://www.pathofexile.com/), you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading. Path of Exile 2 is a free-to-play online multiplayer game with co-op for up to six players. Path of Exile 2 is a separate game to the original Path of Exile. We will continue to offer expansions for both games going forward. They are completely free-to-play and will never be "pay to win". Purchases are shared between the two games. Launching on PC, macOS, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.https://tpucdn.com/img/4y5ukAMFYOe0qSZT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4y5ukAMFYOe0qSZT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/TDLYqnGsTcxj1tW7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TDLYqnGsTcxj1tW7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/N8ULzXjr1ITCbQYA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/N8ULzXjr1ITCbQYA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Zb3p8fLaQ7QkeiXK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Zb3p8fLaQ7QkeiXK.jpg)
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GoDeal24 Unveils Autumn 2023 Sale: Get Up to 62% on Genuine Office Software
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Valve Not Rushing Out Steam Deck 2
Valve has not kept the prospect of a Steam Deck (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/steam-deck-gpu.c3897) successor very secret—their Proton-based handheld gaming system will eventually become a "multi-generational product." Gabe Newell (going back to early 2022) outlined some initial ambitions for the second iteration, with a teaser: "what are the capabilities that mobile gives us, above and beyond what you would get in a traditional desktop or laptop gaming environment?" One of the project's main architects, Pierre-Loup Griffais, has discussed the prospect of a "Steam Deck 2" with The Verge (https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/21/23884863/valve-steam-deck-2-refresh-upgrade-cpu-2025) and CNBC (https://twitter.com/StreetSignsCNBC/status/1704971310361629080)—his team's progress hinges on striking an optimal balance between performance and power efficiency (on battery). The follow-up is not arriving any time soon, despite rival companies preparing alternative portable gaming experiences—Griffais said: "I don't anticipate such a leap to be possible in the next couple of years."

Steam Deck, in its current form, seems to be the main priority for the immediate future. Griffais was a keynote speaker at Tokyo Game Show 2023, so communicated with Verge via email: "It's important to us that the Deck offers a fixed performance target for developers, and that the message to customers is simple, where every Deck can play the same games. As such, changing the performance level is not something we are taking lightly, and we only want to do so when there is a significant enough increase to be had...but we're still closely monitoring innovations in architectures and fabrication processes to see where things are going." Griffais re-confirmed this stance in an interview with CNBC (at TGS 2023)—Valve wants more gamers to adopt the platform before a push into next-gen—with improved user interfaces, more development partners and an ironing out of supply chain issues: "We're looking at this performance target that we have as a stable target for a couple years."https://tpucdn.com/img/K3zlQ20nv9ouK1q0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/K3zlQ20nv9ouK1q0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/aXCiC8Qf5IUYQpX2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aXCiC8Qf5IUYQpX2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RpDLov88eyn6r7AR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RpDLov88eyn6r7AR.jpg)

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(PR) Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Previewed in Gameplay Overview
Focus Entertainment (https://www.focus-entmt.com/en/games/banishers-ghosts-of-new-eden) and DON'T NOD (https://dont-nod.com/en/games/banishers-ghosts-of-new-eden/) are thrilled to reveal an extensive overview of their upcoming title Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1493640/Banishers_Ghosts_of_New_Eden/). The immersive and poignant narrative driven Action-RPG where you hunt and battle supernatural threats to alter a tragic fate revealed itself in a detailed Gameplay Overview Trailer (watch it below). The title is coming November 7th to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and pre-orders are now available on all platforms, with a Collector's Edition and the Red Echoes Edition exclusive to the Focus Store!

A journey between love, life, death and sacrifice
You play a couple of Banishers, Antea Duarte and Red Mac Raith, experienced spirit hunters, sent to New Eden to lift a mysterious curse and solve haunting cases. But after an ill-advised attack, Antea is killed and becomes one of the ghosts she loathes. Torn between their vows to protect the living from malicious spirits and the nightmare of Antea's condition, you must make hard decisions: Will you honor your Banisher oath or sacrifice the living in a desperate bid to bring your beloved back?https://tpucdn.com/img/GIGkOhpNjaDZH0tJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GIGkOhpNjaDZH0tJ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CBuuJV32D8etZVHI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CBuuJV32D8etZVHI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/tpgoX6dhZLfis0PQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tpgoX6dhZLfis0PQ.jpg)
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Intel 5th Gen Xeon Platinum 8580 CPU Details Leaked
YuuKi_AnS (https://twitter.com/yuuki_ans/status/1704872860815397266) has brought renewed attention to an already leaked Intel "Emerald Rapids" processor—the 5th Gen Xeon Platinum 8580 CPU was identified with 60 cores and 120 threads in a previous post, but a follow up has appeared in the form of an engineering prototype (ES2-Q2SP-A0). Yuuki noted: "samples are for reference only, and the actual performance is subject to the official version." Team Blue has revealed a launch date—December 14 2023 (https://www.servethehome.com/5th-gen-intel-xeon-scalable-emerald-rapids-launches-on-december-14/)—for its 5th Gen Xeon Scalable processor lineup, so it is not surprising to see pre-release examples appear online a couple of months beforehand. This particular ES2 SKU (on A0 silicon) fields an all P-Core configuration consisting of Raptor Cove units, with a dual-chiplet design (30 cores per die). There is a significant bump up in cache sizes when compared to the current "Sapphire Rapids" generation—Wccftech outlines these allocations: "Each core comes with 2 MB of L2 cache for up to 120 MB of L2 cache. The whole chip also features 300 MB of L3 cache which combines to offer a total cache pool of 420 MB."

They bring in some of the competition for comparison: "That's a 2.6x increase in cache versus the existing Sapphire Rapids CPU lineup and while it still doesn't match the 480 MB L3 cache of standard (AMD) Genoa or the 1.5 GB cache pool of Genoa-X, it is a good start for Intel to catch up." Team Blue appears ready to take on AMD on many levels—this week's Innovation Event produced some intriguing announcements including "Sierra Forest vs. Bergamo (https://www.techpowerup.com/313820/intel-288-e-core-xeon-sierra-forest-out-to-eat-amd-epyc-bergamos-lunch)" and plans to embrace 3D Stacked Cache (https://www.techpowerup.com/313818/pat-gelsinger-says-3d-stacked-cache-tech-coming-to-intel) technology. Yuuki's small batch of screenshots show the Xeon Platinum 8580 CPU's captured clock speeds are far from the finished article—just a touch over 2.0 GHz, so very likely limited to safe margins. An unnamed mainboard utilizing Intel's Eagle Stream platform was logged sporting a dual-socket setup—the test system was running a grand total of 120 cores and 240 threads!https://tpucdn.com/img/jciFq6Z78CeqmPAI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jciFq6Z78CeqmPAI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QSGNQBoeFjxYPfgi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QSGNQBoeFjxYPfgi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/VDIwLMCHyYr6ETDO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VDIwLMCHyYr6ETDO.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/mILVNYxA5sW2QP8b_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mILVNYxA5sW2QP8b.jpg)

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soundcore, Anker Innovations' premium audio brand, today unveiled the Motion 300 and Motion 100, a pair of portable Bluetooth speakers engineered to deliver an incredibly detailed and immersive stereo sound experience in a small and compact form factor. Featuring wireless Hi-Res audio certification, support for LDAC, SmartTune EQ (Motion 300 only) and 12+ hours of battery life, this pair of speakers were designed to be the best sounding speakers for on-the-go and outdoor enthusiasts.

Immersive Music Experience
The soundcore Motion 300 offers users high quality sound equipped with two, 15-Watt full-range drivers, delivering 30-Watts of immersive stereo audio output, while the smaller Motion 100 offers two, 10-Watt full-range drivers. Additionally, both speakers offer users premium sound with wireless Hi-Res certification and LDAC codec support.https://tpucdn.com/img/36lauUch8c1FY9dm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/36lauUch8c1FY9dm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UCzFrtZvtgkKkqYE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UCzFrtZvtgkKkqYE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/kvFmJPI6EigliRl9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kvFmJPI6EigliRl9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GQxt7FPZ1bY9vSfl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GQxt7FPZ1bY9vSfl.jpg)
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Easy Overclocking Option Spotted in BIOS for "Refreshed" MSI Z790 MEG ACE MAX
An interesting new feature popped up within MSI's Click BIOS 5 interface recently—chi11eddog (https://twitter.com/g01d3nm4ng0/status/1705190456298975290/photo/1) uploaded this discovery to social media with a message: "BIOS screenshot from a friend who just got new Z790 Ace Max mobo. 6.3 GHz in the "P-core Beyond 6 GHz+" menu. For 14th Gen?" It is suspected that MSI has already implemented a nice QoL update for a refresh of its top-of-the-line MAX motherboard series. A simplification of the overclocking process for Intel K-series processors is visibly in operation (at a menu level), courtesy of the leaked screenshot, but you are paying through the teeth for this level of treatment. MSI's MEG Z790 ACE E-ATX motherboard, in its current incarnation (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/msi-z790-meg-z790-ace/15.html), has an MSRP of $699.99. Who knows when a trickle-down effect will apply to lower placed mainboard families.

The refreshed board seems to prepped for upper crust "Raptor Lake Refresh" SKUs including the 14th Core i9-14900K and KF variants—according to previous leaks, these potent processors are capable of hitting clocks of 6.0 GHz and a little bit beyond that (as suggested by MSI's P-Core 6 GHz+ option). VideoCardz notes that Team Blue's current-gen Core i9-13900KS (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel-core-i9-13900ks/) CPU: "offers such high clock speeds at a premium price, making it the top desktop SKU from Intel," but the upcoming 14th Gen flagship chips will be the first to hit such impressive clocks—via Thermal Velocity Boost—without inclusion in an elite variant tier: Special Edition KS.https://tpucdn.com/img/iOAPLMPZmL5MW35F_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iOAPLMPZmL5MW35F.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ml3RqV8ndrlUfCwA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ml3RqV8ndrlUfCwA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/K9oK53NZ16d4ghDB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/K9oK53NZ16d4ghDB.jpg)

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Tom Clancy's The Division 3 in Early Stages of Development
Ubisoft has confirmed that development on Tom Clancy's The Division 3 is underway, with the reappointment of a series veteran (https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/18oNmwEFQzGDu0TYVOAcJN/julian-gerighty-appointed-executive-producer-for-the-division-brand)—Julian Gerighty will become the Executive Producer for The Division Universe "once Star Wars Outlaws (https://www.massive.se/project/star-wars-outlaws/) - a game he is currently overseeing as Creative Director - has shipped." The publisher's low-key press release reveals that Gerighty is not making an enormous geographical move—he is simply moving up the rankings at Massive Entertainment (https://www.massive.se/our-studio/) (a Ubisoft-owned studio located in Malmö, Sweden). The French video game publisher revealed initial plans for the next mainline entry in their popular online-only action role-playing series: "A core focus of Gerighty's is to build a team for Tom Clancy's The Division 3, which will be led by Massive Entertainment, while making sure Tom Clancy's The Division 2 remains well supported. Outside of that, his attention will be on a solidification of brand identity."

He will oversee work on existing live service games, including Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence (on mobile), and franchise spin-off—The Division Heartland—a free-to-play survival-action shooter (developed by Red Storm Entertainment). Gerighty stated: "We may have over 40 million players, but The Division is still in its early years as a franchise. There are so many incredible stories to tell, places to explore and people to protect." A high bar has been set with presentation, he continued: "I think that we delivered that with Tom Clancy's The Division's cutting-edge visuals, incredible gameplay, and promise to the player that they can't get this experience anywhere else, and then again with Tom Clancy's The Division 2. It's about refinement, it's about pushing the quality bar consistently forward."https://tpucdn.com/img/eybaWpfWRhUrQtKW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eybaWpfWRhUrQtKW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RTTtm4pA1XlniMM9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RTTtm4pA1XlniMM9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/IABnZVCch59ukvrG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IABnZVCch59ukvrG.jpg)

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(PR) BOOX Super Refresh Technology Explained
Reading a mystery novel on an ePaper device, as tension grows, you start flipping through the pages faster and faster to uncover who the murderer is. Second to spoilers, what may bother you could be ghosting—faint traces of previously displayed text lingering on the screen. For most E Ink products, that's a tricky problem. However, after years of study, BOOX came out with a solution—BOOX Super Refresh (BSR) technology.

Challenges Facing the ePaper Industry
In the ePaper industry, the trade-off between display and responsiveness is a long-existing puzzle. And the issue mostly comes down to how electronic ink works (https://www.eink.com/tech/detail/How_it_works). The content you see on the screen is created by up to millions of microcapsules, each roughly the diameter of human hair. Within these microcapsules are charged black and white particles. Depending on varying electrical fields, different particles change positions, becoming either visible or invisible on the top of the capsule, thus forming what you see on the screen.https://tpucdn.com/img/H0VOTtdvsYx3BpcE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/H0VOTtdvsYx3BpcE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rG9WJumhMcVbVcdl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rG9WJumhMcVbVcdl.jpg)
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(PR) The European Commission Re-Imposes €376.36 Million Fine on Intel for Anticompetitive Practices in the Market for Computer Chips
The European Commission has re-imposed a fine of around €376.36 million on Intel for a previously established abuse of dominant position in the market for computer chips called x86 central processing units ('CPUs'). Intel engaged in a series of anticompetitive practices aimed at excluding competitors from the relevant market in breach of EU antitrust rules.

With today's decision, we are re-imposing a €376.36 million fine on Intel for having abused its dominant position in the computer chips market. Intel paid its customers to limit, delay or cancel the sale of products containing computer chips of its main rival. This is illegal under our competition rules. Our decision shows the Commission's commitment to ensure that very serious antitrust breaches do not go unsanctioned. - Commissioner Didier Reynders, in charge of competition policyhttps://tpucdn.com/img/FCOy1xqCuy44QGcO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FCOy1xqCuy44QGcO.jpg)
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UK Regulator Provisionally Approves Microsoft & Activision Blizzard Deal
Microsoft's proposed $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard got the "go ahead" from the vast majority of regulatory bodies around the world, but the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ultimately chucked a spanner into the works—consequently the deal's signing off date was delayed into the autumn (https://www.techpowerup.com/311426/microsoft-activision-blizzard-delay-merger-deadline-to-october). The top brass at Microsoft and Acti-Blizz have worked on a revised set of terms (to address concerns raised earlier this year), and the outcome has been semi-positive. The competition watchdog appears to be satisfied, prior to making a concrete announcement: "While the CMA has identified limited residual concerns with the new deal, Microsoft has put forward remedies which the CMA has provisionally concluded should address these issues. The CMA is now consulting on the remedies before making a final decision."

Under the newly redrafted deal—submitted for approval last month—Microsoft has agreed to transfer the rights to stream Activision games from the cloud to French video games publisher—Ubisoft—for a 15 year long term. The CMA's freshly published press release provides an insight into future infrastructures: "Under that new deal, Microsoft will not purchase the cloud gaming rights held by Activision, which will instead be sold to an independent third party, Ubisoft Entertainment SA (Ubisoft), before the deal is completed. The prior sale of the cloud gaming rights will establish Ubisoft as a key supplier of content to cloud gaming services, replicating the role that Activision would have played in the market as an independent player."https://tpucdn.com/img/dlhifLjjGGpE3ekE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dlhifLjjGGpE3ekE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/HGOKcxNVB0ICdOk3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HGOKcxNVB0ICdOk3.jpg)
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Intel Core i9-14900KF Tops PassMark Single-Core Rankings
The 14th Gen Core "Raptor Lake Refresh" desktop CPU lineup was not showcased at this week's Intel Innovation event—instead, upcoming Meteor Lake and Lunar Lake (https://www.techpowerup.com/313823/intel-demoes-core-lunar-lake-processor-from-two-generations-ahead) generations were put in the spotlight. We will likely have to wait for an official announcement closer to the expected October 17 launch date of K and KF SKUs (https://www.techpowerup.com/313688/pc-canada-listings-reveal-14th-gen-core-i9-14900k-i7-14700k-i5-14600k-cpu-prices). The Core i9-14900KF model has emerged once again, thanks to benchmark results hitting the 'net—Passmark's owner, David Wren, (https://twitter.com/PassMarkInc/status/1705078361276682449?) declared on social media: "Yet another high-end CPU has made a significant debut on the single-threaded chart today! While it's not available for purchase yet, the Intel 4th Gen i9-14900KF CPU has claimed the top spot on the chart."

The benched Core i9-14900KF scored 4939 points in PassMark's single-thread test, which surpasses equivalent 13th gen heavyweights: Core i9-13900KS (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel-core-i9-13900ks/)—4769 points and Core i9-13900K (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel-core-i9-13900k/)—4666 points. Intel's iGPU-less flagship desktop processor now sits at the top of Passmark's single-thread rating table (https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i9-14900KF&id=5684). VideoCardz noted: "It's worth mentioning that the i9-13900KS also boasts a 6.0 GHz clock speed, and the 14900KF achieved this score using relatively modest DDR5-5600 memory." Multi-threaded performance is a tad disappointing—this 14900KF sits about level with the 13900K with an extremely narrow 0.6% difference.https://tpucdn.com/img/nPlo3djzDG5MqmTu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nPlo3djzDG5MqmTu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OMyblIf7apY1nGz0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OMyblIf7apY1nGz0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/I0pHvZ1ljiZJGnnw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/I0pHvZ1ljiZJGnnw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RZ0OHmyAf1nXUkRA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RZ0OHmyAf1nXUkRA.jpg)

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Cooler Master, a global leader in PC components, has today announced two groundbreaking products that promise to overhaul the way we think about building PCs: the Qube 500 Flatpack PC case and the next-gen MasterLiquid Atmos liquid cooler series. Both products epitomize the brand's commitment to innovation, functionality and sustainability.

"Throughout Cooler Master's journey, we've consistently driven innovation and elevated user experiences," said Jimmy Sha, Cooler Master CEO. " The Qube 500 and the MasterLiquid Atmos show our undying passion for revolutionizing the PC landscape. They're not just products; they're extensions of our commitment to empower our community's PC-building and gaming adventures."https://tpucdn.com/img/kSe1uLhKJ4fQXzKS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kSe1uLhKJ4fQXzKS.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/TrQNRj9b3jb62Y42_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TrQNRj9b3jb62Y42.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QVZlCu7bxwXZ2Buo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QVZlCu7bxwXZ2Buo.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/L5xQq7uQTAnJ3Fdn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/L5xQq7uQTAnJ3Fdn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/C27IlJRU1zijT65U_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/C27IlJRU1zijT65U.jpg)
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(PR) Capcom Showcases Dragon's Dogma 2 at TGS 2023
Dragon's Dogma 2 (https://www.dragonsdogma.com/2/en-us/) director Hideaki Itsuno has shared an update on the game at the TGS 2023 Capcom Online Program broadcast! Check out the video (below) where he goes into detail on the game world and various vocations and combat actions available. Also...check out the previous title in the series, Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen (https://store.steampowered.com/app/367500/Dragons_Dogma_Dark_Arisen/), now on sale for a limited time. A classic world of high fantasy awaits, making your world the stage for a grand adventure!

The deep, explorable fantasy world of Dragon's Dogma...
Dragon's Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience - from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world. On your journey, you'll be joined by Pawns (https://www.dragonsdogma.com/2/en-us/system/#pawn), mysterious otherworldly beings, in an adventure so unique you will feel as if accompanied by other players while on your own adventure. All of these elements are elevated further by physics technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and the latest in graphics, made possible with RE Engine to create a truly immersive fantasy world in Dragon's Dogma 2.https://tpucdn.com/img/161hRhvaUjrPgqMG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/161hRhvaUjrPgqMG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FIb5JyQyY3qHdaXl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FIb5JyQyY3qHdaXl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bp4VaDsTuU21RIE3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bp4VaDsTuU21RIE3.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/aRct9lNlNyDVpyjf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aRct9lNlNyDVpyjf.jpg)
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(PR) NVIDIA Studio Lineup Adds GeForce RTX-Powered Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
The NVIDIA Studio laptop (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/studio/laptops-desktops/) lineup is expanding with the new Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2, powered by GeForce RTX 4060 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-4060-mobile.c3946), GeForce RTX 4050 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-4050-mobile.c3953) or NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/rtx-a2000-mobile.c3827) Laptop GPUs, providing powerful performance and versatility for creators.

Backed by the NVIDIA Studio platform, the Surface Laptop Studio 2, announced yesterday, offers maximum stability with preinstalled Studio Drivers, plus exclusive tools to accelerate professional and creative workflows. NVIDIA also launched DLSS 3.5, adding Ray Reconstruction to the suite of AI-powered DLSS technologies. The latest feature puts a powerful new AI neural network at the fingertips of creators on RTX PCs, producing higher-quality, lifelike ray-traced images in real time before generating a full render.https://tpucdn.com/img/IsKlkJ1XQyBY6K07_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IsKlkJ1XQyBY6K07.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Bt4oVLgrUE8Ey9fr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Bt4oVLgrUE8Ey9fr.jpg)
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(PR) EK Expands Manifold Portfolio for Multi-GPU & CPU Connectivity
EK, the renowned manufacturer of premium PC water cooling equipment, introduces the newest addition to its Pro lineup: the EK-Pro Manifold 2CPU 6GPU - Acetal (https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-pro-manifold-2cpu-6gpu-acetal), a specialized coolant delivery system designed for use with multiple water blocks in workstation systems.

Efficient Cooling Distribution
The EK-Pro Manifold 2CPU 6GPU - Acetal redefines cooling precision with its impeccable coolant distribution. Featuring multiple industry-standard G1/4" In and Out ports, it guarantees optimal coolant flow, ensuring flawless cooling for both CPUs and GPUs. With the capacity to accommodate two CPUs and impressive six-GPU configurations in parallel or semi-parallel, this high-performance manifold opens new horizons for liquid cooling in workstation environments.https://tpucdn.com/img/mmCdstKq6NiOSBMn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mmCdstKq6NiOSBMn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Z7sZva6siZVcWQUX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Z7sZva6siZVcWQUX.jpg)
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(PR) SK hynix Presents Advanced Memory Technologies at Intel Innovation 2023
SK hynix announced on September 22 that it showcased its latest memory technologies and products at Intel Innovation 2023 held September 19-20 in the western U.S. city of San Jose, California. Hosted by Intel since 2019, Intel Innovation is an annual IT exhibition which brings together the technology company's customers and partners to share the latest developments in the industry. At this year's event held at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SK hynix showcased its advanced semiconductor memory products which are essential in the generative AI era under the slogan "Pioneer Tomorrow With the Best."

Products that garnered the most interest were HBM3, which supports the high-speed performance of AI accelerators, and DDR5 RDIMM, a DRAM module for servers with 1bnm process technology. As one of SK hynix's core technologies, HBM3 has established the company as a trailblazer in AI memory. SK hynix plans to further strengthen its position in the market by mass-producing HBM3E (Extended) from 2024. Meanwhile, DDR5 RDIMM with 1bnm, or the 5th generation of the 10 nm process technology, also offers outstanding performance. In addition to supporting unprecedented transfer speeds of more than 6,400 megabits per second (Mbps), this low-power product helps customers simultaneously reduce costs and improve ESG performance.https://tpucdn.com/img/bi6mEUWjY87iuPhz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bi6mEUWjY87iuPhz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/eWjjxKJ3e3XN4EV8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eWjjxKJ3e3XN4EV8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qsmER2Ukx7oOCWaT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qsmER2Ukx7oOCWaT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/I5yymfJXH5hfWiWz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/I5yymfJXH5hfWiWz.jpg)
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Moore Threads Driver Update Brings up to 40% Performance Uplift for S70 and S80 GPUs
Moore Threads latest driver update, 230.40.0.1, is a noteworthy advancement, bringing many improvements and new features, most significantly introducing OpenGL 3.3 support. This inclusion is crucial, as this API was previously incompatible with MTT S70 and S80 GPUs, highlighting MTT's commitment to broadening user experience across various platforms and games. Moreover, the update offers substantial performance enhancements, with notable increases in frame rates in popular games. Valorant supposedly gets a 40% FPS improvement at 1080p, while Project CARS brings a 10% increase. Game engines such as CryEngine v5.7 also receive a 40% performance uplift. However, the release of only percentage improvements without specific framerate values calls for measured optimism, as the tangible impact on playability is yet to be assessed.

Equally important in this update is the emphasis on stability, with many popular titles seeing enhancements for a smoother and more reliable gaming experience. This focus underscores MTT's dedication to maintaining a robust and stable gaming environment on the Windows 10 operating system. Integrating 20 fixes and ongoing resolutions to existing issues mark this update as crucial for users aiming for a refined and seamless experience in graphics-intensive applications and games. The amalgamation of enhanced compatibility, heightened performance, and bolstered stability in this update is pivotal for users looking to maximize graphic and gaming capabilities.https://tpucdn.com/img/iyJs4DeK9p11yp3m_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iyJs4DeK9p11yp3m.jpg)

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(PR) Team Group T-Create Launches Master DDR5 OC RDIMMs for HEDTs and Workstations
T-CREATE, the creator sub-brand of the global memory provider Team Group, today launched the T-CREATE MASTER DDR5 OC R-DIMM, an overclocking DDR5 ECC Registered DIMM memory. T-CREATE's MASTER series is designed specifically for workstations and servers. With its high specifications and large capacity, it fully satisfies the needs of professionals in handling large-scale projects, analyzing large data sets, and running multiple specialized applications concurrently. The T-CREATE MASTER DDR5 OC R-DIMM features a one-piece heat spreader with ventilation holes and thermally conductive silicone for quick heat dissipation. It also has on-die ECC, which allows systems to run more stably and provide excellent performance.

The T-CREATE MASTER memory module is an overclocking ECC Registered DIMM memory available in frequencies of 6000 MHz, 6400 MHz, and 6800 MHz. When the module is paired with workstation motherboards, memory capacity can reach up to a massive 384 GB, allowing professional creators to quickly complete all types of work and enjoy the creative flexibility that comes with large capacities. In addition to the on-die ECC that corrects bit errors within the DRAM chip, the MASTER memory also supports an ECC feature that corrects errors outside the chip and fixes data corruption, allowing for stable operation and greater peace of mind when creating. The MASTER R-DIMM is compatible with W790 series workstation motherboards and is made for creative professionals, developers, and engineers. When combined with the powerful computing of the latest Intel Xeon processors, the T-CREATE MASTER DDR5 OC R-DIMM memory delivers incredible performance and stability for content creation, graphic rendering, and the demanding applications of high-end workstations.https://tpucdn.com/img/OcoumlWO4zaTNHeN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OcoumlWO4zaTNHeN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/wTWgCWqtS1sPs69r_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wTWgCWqtS1sPs69r.jpg)
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