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Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset (https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/) is due to launch on February 2—many rival companies in the AR/VR market space will be taking notes once the slickly designed device (with a $3499 starting price) reaches customers. The Wall Street Journal (https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/meta-facebook-vr-quest-war-apple-1a09ae0b) claims that the executive team at Meta is hopeful that Apple's headset carves out a larger space within a niche segment. The latter's "more experimental" products sometimes have surprising reach, although it may take a second (i.e cheaper) iteration of the Vision Pro to reach a mainstream audience. Meta is reported to have invested around $50 billion into its Quest hardware and software development push—industry experts reckon that this product line generates only ~1% of the social media giant's total revenue.

Insider sources suggest that CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his leadership team are keen to see their big money "gamble" finally pay off—Apple's next release could boost global interest in mixed reality headsets. The Wall Street Journal states that Meta staffers "see the Quest and its software ecosystem emerging as a primary alternative to Apple in the space, filling the role played by Google's Android in smartphones." They hope that the Quest's relatively reasonable cost-of-entry will look a lot more attractive when compared to the premium Vision Pro. The report also shines a light on Meta's alleged push to focus more on mixed reality applications, since taking "inspiration" from Apple's WWDC23 presentation: "In addition, some developers are simplifying their apps and favor Apple's design that allows wearers to use their eyes and fingers to control or manipulate what they see. Meta's Quest primarily relies on the use of controllers for games or applications, although it can work with finger gestures."https://tpucdn.com/img/qj7UKBHsHwFljMp1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qj7UKBHsHwFljMp1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KCX1SGwHcsLIqfeh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KCX1SGwHcsLIqfeh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/EfosXnBD6O1V0MHF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EfosXnBD6O1V0MHF.jpg)

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Hi everyone, 2024 has just begun and it's time for our very first State of Play! The broadcast will be over 40 minutes long, and feature guest appearances from some of the most talented minds in gaming. Among many other updates, we'll feature extended looks at Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin, two great games coming to PS5 this year. And we'll give you a new look at other titles coming to PS5 and PS VR2 in 2024 and beyond. The show begins Wednesday, January 31 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT on YouTube, Twitch (http://twitch.com/playstation), and TikTok (http://tiktok.com/@playstation). Here's to a new year of great games!

Regarding Co-streaming and Video-On-Demand (VOD)
Please note that this broadcast may include copyrighted content (e.g. licensed music) that PlayStation does not control. We welcome and celebrate our amazing co-streamers and creators, but licensing agreements outside our control could interfere with co-streams or VOD archives of this broadcast. If you're planning to save this broadcast as a VOD to create recap videos, or to repost clips or segments from the show, we advise omitting any copyrighted music.https://tpucdn.com/img/WjVZsIckkl83TqvA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WjVZsIckkl83TqvA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GWbptW9KdSIwrxN9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GWbptW9KdSIwrxN9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/duYgWLQdOdnuEWoM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/duYgWLQdOdnuEWoM.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xK9eB9i6j6mVAC2v_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xK9eB9i6j6mVAC2v.jpg)
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MSI has officially confirmed the price for all three Claw gaming handheld SKUs, including two SKUs with the Intel Core Ultra 7-155H CPU and one equipped with the Core Ultra-135H CPU. The MSI Claw starts at $699.99 for the base version with an Intel Core Ultra 5-135H CPU, 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and 512 GB of PCIe Gen 4 M.2 storage. The other two SKUs, are priced at $749.99 and $799.99, both come with a Core Ultra 7-155H CPU, 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and either 512 GB or 1 TB of PCIe Gen 4 M.2 storage. Unfortunately, there is no word on the rumored SKU with 32 GB of LPDDR5 memory.

These prices make the MSI Claw just a tad bit more expensive than the ASUS ROG Ally and the Lenovo Legion Go, but it should do well if the performance is there. MSI has also confirmed to The Verge that the Claw's 7-inch 1080p screen comes with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) operating between 48 and 120 Hz. The MSI Claw is rumored to launch in February or March.https://tpucdn.com/img/loILutqvExD4nWpP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/loILutqvExD4nWpP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/kedpNxAQFg1M5iHr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kedpNxAQFg1M5iHr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/TaPuOWGKtzIJCah4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TaPuOWGKtzIJCah4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dVxCIV7TdeFh5wDl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dVxCIV7TdeFh5wDl.jpg)
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Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, today announced sampling of the industry's first Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver. 4.0 embedded flash memory devices designed for automotive applications. These new, higher performing devices deliver fast embedded storage transfer speeds in a small package size and are targeted to a variety of next-generation automotive applications, including telematics, infotainment systems and ADAS. The improved performance] of UFS products from Kioxia - including approximately +100% for sequential read speed and approximately +40% for sequential write speed - enables these applications to take advantage of 5G's connectivity benefits, leading to faster system startup times and a better user experience.

The first to introduce UFS technology, Kioxia continues to move the technology forward. Its new UFS Ver. 4.0 devices integrate the company's innovative BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory and a controller in a JEDEC-standard package. UFS 4.0 incorporates MIPI M-PHY 5.0 and UniPro 2.0 and supports theoretical interface speeds of up to 23.2 Gbps per lane or 46.4 Gbps per device. UFS 4.0 is backward compatible with UFS 3.1.https://tpucdn.com/img/MwJtDKQi1LcHAOlw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MwJtDKQi1LcHAOlw.jpg)
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Cooler Master, a global leader in PC components, has today announced the X Mighty Platinum. This power supply unit (PSU) is engineered to meet the needs of the most power-intensive tasks in computing. The X Mighty Platinum PSU combines practical functionality with efficient performance, ensuring reliability for the most demanding applications.

"With the X Mighty Platinum, we're responding directly to the needs of advanced computing," said Jimmy Sha, Cooler Master CEO. "This power supply delivers the reliability and performance required for power-intensive applications, without unnecessary frills. It is a practical, efficient solution our users can depend on, now and in the future."https://tpucdn.com/img/XWalJMKwkVkopJaU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XWalJMKwkVkopJaU.jpg)
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be quiet!, the German manufacturer for premium PC components, announces a new color version for its mainstream fan series: Pure Wings 3 White. With a low minimum rpm and high top-end speed, Pure Wings 3 White is the perfect PC fan for any application, whether it is a demanding workstation or an entry level gaming build. Thanks to an optimized fan frame, it delivers outstanding performance on radiators while the newly designed fan blades and re-arranged angle result in extraordinary air pressure.

Compared to Pure Wings 3 in black, the new Pure Wings 3 White will omit the 3-pin models and therefore only come in four versions: 120 mm PWM, 120 mm PWM high-speed, 140 mm PWM, and 140 mm PWM high-speed. The color scheme of the fan sticker has been changed to grey-on-white to better suit the overall aesthetics. All Pure Wings 3 White high-speed models include an innovative closed loop motor to keep the rpm stable no matter the resistance. The result is a fan series that offers outstanding reliability and makes for a long-lasting companion for your gaming system.https://tpucdn.com/img/8I7nMyNxTwxSo6d3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8I7nMyNxTwxSo6d3.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fc7DU0K6EDvu4oDP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fc7DU0K6EDvu4oDP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bkvuqABcif5yLRYz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bkvuqABcif5yLRYz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/F2uJeIvBSXpX4Cdn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/F2uJeIvBSXpX4Cdn.jpg)
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Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, is delighted to release the Smart BX3 Bronze series, a new addition to the favored Smart Bronze series PSU. Designed to meet ATX 3.1 specifications and 80 Plus Bronze efficiency, the Smart BX3 Bronze series is a reliable power supply for budget-conscious gaming enthusiasts. There are three wattage options to choose from, including 550 W, 650 W, and 750 W.

Complying with the latest ATX 3.1 standards, the Smart BX3 series can support up to 200% power excursion and achieve 60% low load efficiency. With its 80 Plus Bronze certification and Intel C6/C7 states, the Smart BX3 Bronze can reach high energy efficiency of up to 85% and is well-optimized for compatibility with all Intel processor generations, effectively saving energy for your PC. Additionally, the Smart BX3 series features a 120 mm fluid bearing fan which can generate exceptional airflow for preventing overheating. The built-in Smart Zero Fan mode allows the fan to only activate when the load reaches a specific percentage, significantly minimizing undesirable noise.https://tpucdn.com/img/cjHuqTLB2oNyhh4y_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cjHuqTLB2oNyhh4y.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/EbVRQvvpbrcuKv8m_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EbVRQvvpbrcuKv8m.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YiAj5f8Dj41zkxav_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YiAj5f8Dj41zkxav.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/s4VJT91OnUL4kKIE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/s4VJT91OnUL4kKIE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SbvpjeWA5vIZanVn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SbvpjeWA5vIZanVn.jpg)
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BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and storage devices today, announces that its AMD AM4 series motherboards are now compatible with the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors.With the official unveiling of the Ryzen 8000 Series desktop processors, AMD has further enhanced its Ryzen 5000 Series, first released in 2020, by introducing four new processors. These additions include the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, Ryzen 7 5700, Ryzen 5 5600GT, and Ryzen 5 5500GT, all built on AMD's efficient Zen 3 architecture. This expansion of the Ryzen 5000 Series offers users a broader range of options, from high-end to mainstream, demonstrating AMD's dedication to diversifying its CPU offerings.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Ryzen 7 5700 processors are equipped with advanced technologies like AMD StoreMI, which enhances storage performance by combining SSDs and HDDs into a more efficient, single-tiered storage system. Additionally, they support AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium technology, offering greater immersion in virtual reality, even on older hardware. This combination of StoreMI and VR-Ready Premium technology ensures these processors deliver high storage efficiency and an enhanced VR experience, making them suitable for a wide range of demanding applications.https://tpucdn.com/img/yAQIlVBfMlvdOJix_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yAQIlVBfMlvdOJix.jpg)
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AMD today released a graphics driver update that comes with optimization for "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League." This is an off-trunk, non-WHQL Preview driver, and bears the version number 23.40.02.03. It builds on top of the recently released Radeon Software Adrenalin 24.1.1 WHQL. Besides optimization for "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League," the update also fixes an issue that causes the game to exhibit display corruption with ray tracing enabled. AMD did take the opportunity to identify new issues with this release, as listed below. Notably, AMD is aware of excessive game loading times for "Deathloop" on machines with RX 6900 XT graphics cards; a "Dead Space" application crash with ray traced ambient occlusion enabled; and game stuttering with "Overwatch 2" observed in the first game of the session.

DOWNLOAD: AMD Radeon Software Preview Driver for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, version 23.40.02.03 (https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-23-40-02-03-suicide-squad)https://tpucdn.com/img/706ZAolY9Jn2C06G_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/706ZAolY9Jn2C06G.jpg)
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As the Philips 49B2U6900CH makes its debut, it brings a plethora of new features along with it that increase collaboration and aid teamwork in the modern digital workplace. In addition to these new features, the Philips 49B2U6900CH also boasts a large 48.8-inch screen and 5120 x 1440 DQHD resolution for a wide viewing and high-quality setup that would otherwise be comprised of two separate monitors.

Built for the Professional Work Environment
Perhaps one of the most powerful and useful features of the Philips 49B2U6900CH are those that pertain to the professional work environment, and it is safe to say that it is built for it.https://tpucdn.com/img/mPYpY6nkSgz56tTQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mPYpY6nkSgz56tTQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fxCO2PnAat7gCAVI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fxCO2PnAat7gCAVI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/lFbTCTu67jcm3AEA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lFbTCTu67jcm3AEA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/gaRatK48RI4x5Zxy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gaRatK48RI4x5Zxy.jpg)
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Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the appointment of Akash Palkhiwala (https://www.qualcomm.com/company/about/leadership/akash-palkhiwala) to the expanded role of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. In addition to his CFO responsibilities, as COO, he will now have oversight for the global go-to-market organization and operations, and IT. Palkhiwala's appointment will be effective immediately and he will continue to report directly to Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated. "I'm pleased to expand Akash's CFO role to include that of Chief Operating Officer as Qualcomm executes on its growth and diversification strategy," said Cristiano Amon, president and CEO of Qualcomm. "Akash has played a key role in the execution of our business strategy as Qualcomm has expanded into new end markets, and is ideally positioned to further align the company's operations to capture future growth opportunities. I am thrilled to congratulate Akash on this expanded role."

Palkhiwala has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2019. Previously, he was Senior Vice President and finance lead for QCT, Qualcomm's semiconductor business. Palkhiwala joined Qualcomm in 2001, and during this time has held several finance leadership roles including Treasurer, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Corporate Development. Palkhiwala holds an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from L.D. College of Engineering in India and an M.B.A from the University of Maryland.https://tpucdn.com/img/FHyE0V6LCfa4cBZH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FHyE0V6LCfa4cBZH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vKzX4EeorTwoCjBa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vKzX4EeorTwoCjBa.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OrrCVpOWBJvsShCB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OrrCVpOWBJvsShCB.jpg)
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According to a VideoCardz report (https://videocardz.com/newz/geforce-rtx-4080-super-reviews-rescheduled-to-january-31st), NVIDIA is implementing a very last minute time shift with its GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER review program—embargo conditions have been delayed by a day to January 31, which coincides with the official retail launch day. We already know about non-specific sample units reaching reviewers a week (or more) in advance of Team Green's embargo date—thanks to various graphical benchmarks appearing prematurely on the Geekbench Browser (https://www.techpowerup.com/318272/nvidia-geforce-rtx-4080-super-gpus-pop-up-in-geekbench-browser) database. VideoCardz states the Founders Edition GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER model (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-4080-super.c4182) was not received in a timely manner by a number of media outlets, thus dismissing rumors about driver issues being a main factor behind the sudden rescheduling. Hardware evaluators have been busy this month with trade event coverage (https://www.techpowerup.com/317679/feast-your-eyes-on-these-nvidia-geforce-rtx-40-series-super-cards-well-be-reviewing-most-of-these), and spending analytical time with Team Green's previous batches of RTX 40 SUPER cards.https://tpucdn.com/img/mgjSbaFIqZcagdWc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mgjSbaFIqZcagdWc.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/V3T8mZngX3JiM2mt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/V3T8mZngX3JiM2mt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2Zowt9Zr5f4lMV6n_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2Zowt9Zr5f4lMV6n.jpg)

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Greetings, Flameborn! In just four days, Enshrouded (https://enshrouded.com/) has attracted over a million players! We are completely blown away by its success and the overwhelmingly positive reception. From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank all our players. We're excited to let you know that this is just the beginning for Enshrouded. We are looking forward to continuing the development of the game with your support, aiming to make Enshrouded the best game it can be.

We are back to work this week and working tirelessly on the next update. We would like to thank those of you who have sent suggestions and feedback, as well as those who have reached out to share issues they've encountered. There is a lot of you but this is the start of something we want to make truly special, and thanks to your support, we're well on our way to make it happen with Enshrouded. Once again, a heartfelt thank you to everyone! The Keen Team (https://www.keengames.com/about).https://tpucdn.com/img/b2KU9TzCJe6xazbK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/b2KU9TzCJe6xazbK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Vi9IR0MSoLZOisWr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Vi9IR0MSoLZOisWr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Ze8Pronebr0wqvfY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Ze8Pronebr0wqvfY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NLhyRaXCTz33SDqH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NLhyRaXCTz33SDqH.jpg)
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Japan's PC_Focus social media account (https://twitter.com/PC_Focus_/status/1751663547715584042) has shared some slightly damning insider information regarding the performance of Dragon's Dogma 2 (https://www.dragonsdogma.com/2/en-us/) on current generation consoles. Capcom's much anticipated action role player is scheduled for a March 22 multiplatform launch—encompassing versions for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S. The upcoming sequel leverages the company's proprietary RE Engine (Reach for the Moon Engine)—contrary to widespread misinformation, "RE" does not stand for Resident Evil. A "Japanese insider" familiar with pre-release builds has relayed information to PC_Focus about Dragon's Dogma 2 running at "30 FPS on consoles." An IGN Japan weekend report (https://jp.ign.com/dragons-dogma-ii/73116/preview/2) is also cited—the publication confirms that the game "features only 1 save slot," with "auto and manual sharing the same slot."

Dragon's Dogma 2 Steam profile (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2054970/Dragons_Dogma_2/) provides system requirements for PC platforms in "Minimum" and "Recommended" categories—as noted by Wccftech, both sheets list estimated performance for 30 FPS: "(for) minimum specs, the Steam page lists an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/ryzen-5-3600.c2132) CPU, which on paper, is roughly equivalent to the CPU inside the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series." Capcom has not divulged any official details regarding Dragon's Dogma 2's visual modes for games consoles—be it "Quality" or "Performance." We hope to see some clarification pop up in pre-release material leading up to the game's late March launch.https://tpucdn.com/img/6839e6xHLTcJhfSw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6839e6xHLTcJhfSw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Dq16azWIf5KPAoab_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Dq16azWIf5KPAoab.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ktXVSz1srJhKEmkA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ktXVSz1srJhKEmkA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/yZV39UK6uoICptfR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yZV39UK6uoICptfR.jpg)
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Today, the following email was delivered to all Blizzard employees by Johanna Faries, the new President of Blizzard Entertainment: "Dear Blizzard, though my official first day with you all is February 5, I want to let you know immediately that it is an honor to join you next week in this new capacity. I do so humbly and in awe of all that Blizzard has stood for and delivered to the world for over thirty years. Today also brings some mixed emotions. The loss of talented teammates in recent days is hard to hold side-by-side with the immense excitement I feel about joining Blizzard - and building on the momentum you've created for Blizzard's next chapter.

I want to thank Matt (Booty) (https://www.techpowerup.com/318324/microsoft-lays-off-1900-activision-blizzard-zenimax-xbox-employees) for the introduction, bring some further clarity to today's announcement, and share more about how I see our future together at Blizzard. I understand this is a lot to take in. The news of my appointment may no doubt bring up a range of reactions, questions, even concerns. Activision, Blizzard, and King are decidedly different companies with distinct games, cultures, and communities. It is important to note that Call of Duty's way of waking up in the morning to deliver for players can often differ from the stunning games in Blizzard's realm: each with different gameplay experiences, communities that surround them, and requisite models of success. I've discussed this with the Blizzard leadership team and I'm walking into this role with sensitivity to those dynamics, and deep respect for Blizzard, as we begin to explore taking our universes to even higher heights."https://tpucdn.com/img/88BPGZ47swp8WheM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/88BPGZ47swp8WheM.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FM2B48hMEdaqdIqB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FM2B48hMEdaqdIqB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7u4IHzpYgrrsmtch_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7u4IHzpYgrrsmtch.jpg)
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Geekerwan reckons that NVIDIA has implemented these internal adjustments in an effort to reduce power consumption in gaming scenarios. The official comparison table confirms this ambition—in the "Average Gaming Power" category we see the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER target 246 W, and GeForce RTX 4080 (non-SUPER) aim for 251 W. The reviewer notes that their ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 4080 SUPER GAMING (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/asus-rog-strix-rtx-4080-super-gaming.b11501) sample card features the same power layout as its non-SUPER sibling. They believe that NVIDIA's Founders Edition is the only model bearing an adjusted phase tally—while Team Green's board partners have simply rolled out the previous RTX 4080 layout.https://tpucdn.com/img/Bzo7csjAikdesUH2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Bzo7csjAikdesUH2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3NeIDrn9BWtdAUUk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3NeIDrn9BWtdAUUk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jmFchBPHJM0NOVrN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jmFchBPHJM0NOVrN.jpg)
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ZALMAN today introduced the CNPS13X DS Black tower-type air CPU cooler. This is essentially a variant of the CNPS13X Black (https://www.techpowerup.com/315564/zalman-intros-cnps13x-black-cpu-cooler) that the company had launched in November 2023, but comes with two key changes. To begin with, its glossy top plate not just has an ARGB-illuminated logo and diffusers to the sides, but a 2-digit 7-segment LED display, which displays CPU temperature in real-time, in degrees-Celsius. It's important to note here that the cooler doesn't have any temperature measurements on its own, but displays CPU temperature as measured by the motherboard's Super I/O chip (i.e. as it's displayed in your BIOS setup program, or reported to software). To do this, the cooler not just takes in a 4-pin PWM connection for the fan, and a 3-pin ARGB for the lighting, but also a 5-pin USB 2.0 to one of your motherboard's unused USB 2.0/1.1 headers. You then install a Win32 software that relays temperatures from your motherboard to the cooler.

The second key change is the fan. If you recall, the original CNPS13X Black came with a non-illuminated fan with matte-black impeller. The new CNPS13X DS Black comes with a illuminated fan, with a white impeller, and addressable RGB LEDs studded in the fan hub. The fan's specs aren't any different from those on the original's fan; and there are no other design changes. A 1 g sachet of ZM-STC8 thermal paste comes included. The cooler measures 135 mm x 79 mm x 159 mm (WxDxH), weighing a little over 800 g. The company didn't reveal pricing.https://tpucdn.com/img/e3ZTyZpdvJLIbcpD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/e3ZTyZpdvJLIbcpD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JvxB840i6JGVR1np_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JvxB840i6JGVR1np.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Hbbu9daKq8thPjTj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Hbbu9daKq8thPjTj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rQd4VDxTm8rH8rXa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rQd4VDxTm8rH8rXa.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dQSrqh2JPumTcjeP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dQSrqh2JPumTcjeP.jpg)

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Aetina, a leading global Edge AI solution provider, announces the release of its new embedded MXM GPU series utilizing the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture - MX2000A-VP, MX3500A-SP, and MX5000A-WP. Designed for real-time ray tracing and AI-based neural graphics, this series significantly enhances GPU performance, delivering outstanding gaming and creative, professional graphics, AI, and compute performance. It provides the ultimate AI processing and computing capabilities for applications in smart healthcare, autonomous machines, smart manufacturing, and commercial gaming.

The global GPU (graphics processing unit) market is expected to achieve a 34.4% compound annual growth rate from 2023 to 2028, with advancements in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry being a key driver of this growth. As the trend of AI applications expands from the cloud to edge devices, many businesses are seeking to maximize AI computing performance within minimal devices due to space constraints in deployment environments. Aetina's latest embedded MXM modules - MX2000A-VP, MX3500A-SP, and MX5000A-WP, adopting the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, not only make significant breakthroughs in performance and energy efficiency but also enhance the performance of ray tracing and AI-based neural graphics. The modules, with their compact design, efficiently save space, thereby opening up more possibilities for edge AI devices.https://tpucdn.com/img/LXidXqTfJtYLxrm8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LXidXqTfJtYLxrm8.jpg)
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NVIDIA today formally launched the GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB as its new entry-level discrete GPU. The RTX 3050 6 GB is a significantly different product from the original RTX 3050 that the company launched as a mid-range product way back in January 2022. The RTX 3050 had originally launched on the 8 nm GA106 silicon, with 2,560 CUDA cores, 80 Tensor cores, 20 RT cores, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs; with 8 GB of 14 Gbps GDDR6 memory across a 128-bit memory bus; these specs also matched the maximum core-configuration of the smaller GA107 silicon, and so the company launched the RTX 3050 based on GA107 toward the end of 2022, with no change in specs, but a slight improvement in energy efficiency from the switch to the smaller silicon. The new RTX 3060 6 GB is based on the same GA107 silicon, but with significant changes.

To begin with, the most obvious change is memory. The new SKU features 6 GB of 14 Gbps GDDR6, across a narrower 96-bit memory bus, for 168 GB/s of memory bandwidth. That's not all, the GPU is significantly cut down, with just 16 SM instead of the 20 found on the original RTX 3050. This works out to 2,048 CUDA cores, 64 Tensor cores, 16 RT cores, 64 TMUs, and an unchanged 32 ROPs. The GPU comes with lower clock speeds of 1470 MHz boost, compared to 1777 MHz on the original RTX 3050. The silver lining with this SKU is its total graphics power (TGP) of just 70 W, which means that cards can completely do away with power connectors, and rely entirely on PCIe slot power. NVIDIA hasn't listed its own MSRP for this SKU, but last we heard, it was supposed to go for $179, and square off against the likes of the Intel Arc A580.https://tpucdn.com/img/3NACjHhyXEUUMCzZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3NACjHhyXEUUMCzZ.jpg)

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GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of premium gaming hardware, today launches the GeForce RTX 40 EAGLE OC ICE series graphics cards powered by NVIDIA ADA Lovelace architecture. The latest EAGLE OC ICE series presents a white iteration of the well-received EAGLE OC graphics card series. With exceptional performance catering to the diverse requirements of gamers, creators, and AI developers, it features an extensive integration of white materials in its design. This introduces an alternative choice for gamers who appreciate white-themed setups.

GIGABYTE has introduced four models in the GeForce RTX 40 EAGLE OC ICE series, corresponding to the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, and GeForce RTX 4060 GPUs. The EAGLE OC ICE series features a brand-new white exterior design inspired by space technology and incorporates futuristic design elements. The graphics cards come with white covers and backplates, complemented by cosmic-themed graphics, symbols, and geometric shapes, providing a unique and personalized appearance for white-themed desktop setups.https://tpucdn.com/img/GZul6i5WFSARkL0s_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GZul6i5WFSARkL0s.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/lEQq9xqaB8nXsvQY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lEQq9xqaB8nXsvQY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/kXliXSgmXgHhrv4A_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kXliXSgmXgHhrv4A.jpg)
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GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of premium gaming hardware, today announced new GeForce RTX 3050 6G graphics cards. The GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE OC 6G and GeForce RTX 3050 OC Low Profile 6G graphics cards are powered by Ampere- NVIDIA's 2nd gen RTX architecture, featuring dedicated RT cores, AI Tensor cores, and fast GDDR6 graphics memory. They deliver the most realistic ray tracing graphics and advanced AI features with DLSS. In addition to providing gamers with a visually stunning and smooth 1080p gaming experience, creators can also indulge in the joy of creative expression.

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE OC 6G graphics card incorporates futuristic design elements, presenting distinctive and personalized features through cosmic-themed graphics, symbols, and geometric shapes. The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 EAGLE OC 6G is equipped with the GIGABYTE WINDFORCE cooling system. Featuring unique blade fans, alternate spinning, and fan stop functionalities, this cooling system efficiently lowers the working temperature of the graphics card, ensuring stable performance even under high-demand operations.https://tpucdn.com/img/qAayMcaDLAZLSIMP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qAayMcaDLAZLSIMP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/IH0Hq0LAEh1xW6lV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IH0Hq0LAEh1xW6lV.jpg)
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Alphacool confirms the first cooling blocks that are compatible with the new RTX 4080 Super models. Thanks to the particularly filigree fin structure, the cooling surface has been enlarged and a very good water flow has been achieved. The jet plate with revised inflow distributes the water perfectly over the cooling fins. This means that the enormous waste heat from the new generation of graphics cards is dissipated excellently with the cooler. The full-surface chrome plating of the copper base not only offers resistant protection against acids, scratches and damage, but also achieves a beautiful homogeneity and a striking shine.

In addition to the technical improvements, the Eisblock has been given a facelift: The Aurora design is kept visually calm and simple, as only one O-ring runs around the entire cooler. The design of the cooling fins and the jetplate also ensures a clean look. Thanks to the chrome plating, the illumination using digitally addressable RGB LEDs spreads evenly throughout the cooler.https://tpucdn.com/img/6ZsME57QUfXRwi9b_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6ZsME57QUfXRwi9b.jpg)
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Scythe unveiled the 6th generation of its Mugen line of premium air CPU coolers. These include the Mugen 6, and Mugen 6 Black Edition. The Mugen 6 features chrome finished aluiminium fins and nickel-plated copper heatpipes; while the Mugen 6 Black Edition is a more premium variant, with all-black fins, heatpipes, and two included fans for push-pull ventilation, instead of just one in the Mugen 6.

Both coolers feature a large aluminium fin-stack, to which heat drawn from a nickel-plated copper base is conveyed by six 6 mm-thick heatpipes. This is ventilated by a 120 mm Scythe Wonder Tornado 120 PWM fan that features a fluid-dynamic bearings, turns at speeds of up to 2,000 RPM, pushing up to 60.29 CFM of airflow, with up to 2.45 mm H₂O static pressure, and up to 26.88 dBA noise output. The Black Edition includes two of these. With the fan(s) in place, the Mugen 6 measures 132 mm x 106 mm x 154.5 mm (WxDxH), weighing 1.01 kg; while the Mugen 6 Black Edition measures 132 mm x 132 mm x 154.5 mm, weighing 1.2 kg. Among the CPU socket types supported are LGA1700, AM5, LGA1200, and AM4. The company didn't release pricing information.https://tpucdn.com/img/bFosG5luFwCT5nUO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bFosG5luFwCT5nUO.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/lDn0YU4xQMM4SCQC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lDn0YU4xQMM4SCQC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PfJMC7QhEDPQBeeF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PfJMC7QhEDPQBeeF.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iAN1LCpvnFd0OE5G_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iAN1LCpvnFd0OE5G.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/IOh6x7K7TOaEXYxA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IOh6x7K7TOaEXYxA.jpg)

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QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking, and storage solution innovator, today introduced the TS-h3077AFU, a highly reliable 30-bay SATA 6 Gb/s all-flash SSD NAS with a ZFS-based operating system, cutting-edge AMD Ryzen Embedded 7000 Series processors and integrated AMD Radeon Graphics. With up to 1.6M/1.2M iSCSI 4K random read/write IOPS, DDR5 RAM, built-in dual-port 10/2.5 GbE, upgradability to 100 GbE, PCIe Gen 4 expandability, and scalability to petabyte-scale storage, the TS-h3077AFU meets uncompromising performance demands in 4K/8K video workflows, storage centers, and virtualization. The QuTS hero operating system also features ZFS data reduction and SSD optimization, ensuring the utmost performance, lifespan, and efficiency from all-flash investments.

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Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $20 million contract through the Strategic and Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S2MARTS) consortium to develop a next-generation multi-chip package for use in ground, maritime and airborne sensors. Under the contract, Raytheon will package state-of-the-art commercial devices from industry partners like AMD to create a compact microelectronics package that will convert radio frequency energy to digital information with more bandwidth and higher data rates. The integration will result in new system capabilities designed with higher performance, lower power consumption and reduced weight.

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NVIDIA's H800 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/h800-pcie-80-gb.c4181#:~:text=The%20H800%20PCIe%2080%20GB,run%20all%20the%20latest%20games.) AI GPU was rolled out last year to appease the Sanction Gods—but later on, the US Government deemed the cutdown "Hopper" part to be far too potent for Team Green's Chinese enterprise customers. Last October, newly amended export conditions banned sales of the H800, as well as the slightly older (plus similarly gimped) A800 "Ampere" GPU in the region. NVIDIA's engineering team returned to the drawing board, and developed a new range of compliantly weakened products. An exclusive Reuters report (https://www.reuters.com/technology/nvidias-new-china-focused-ai-chip-set-be-sold-similar-price-huawei-product-2024-02-01/) suggests that Team Green is taking pre-orders for a refreshed "Hopper" GPU—the latest China-specific flagship is called "HGX H20." NVIDIA web presences have not been updated with this new model, as well as Ada Lovelace-based L20 PCIe and L2 PCIe GPUs. Huawei's competing Ascend 910B is said to be slightly more performant in "some areas"—when compared to the H20—according to insiders within the distribution network.

The leakers reckon that NVIDIA's mainland distributors will be selling H20 models within a price range of $12,000 - $15,000—Huawei's locally developed Ascend 910B is priced at 120,000 RMB (~$16,900). One Reuters source stated that: "some distributors have started advertising the (NVIDIA H20) chips with a significant markup to the lower end of that range at about 110,000 yuan ($15,320). The report suggests that NVIDIA refused to comment on this situation. Another insider claimed that: "distributors are offering H20 servers, which are pre-configured with eight of the AI chips, for 1.4 million yuan. By comparison, servers that used eight of the H800 chips were sold at around 2 million yuan when they were launched a year ago." Small batches of H20 products are expected to reach important clients within the first quarter of 2024, followed by a wider release in Q2. It is believed that mass production will begin around Spring time.https://tpucdn.com/img/qoUUqend9jVTjtEP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qoUUqend9jVTjtEP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YMp0bJ9POB7wkd4K_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YMp0bJ9POB7wkd4K.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/eV6shPyt1ihjz0tJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eV6shPyt1ihjz0tJ.jpg)
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IBM has announced (on January 29) that Korea Quantum Computing (KQC) has engaged IBM to offer IBM's most advanced AI software and infrastructure, as well as quantum computing services. KQC's ecosystem of users will have access to IBM's full stack solution for AI, including watsonx, an AI and data platform to train, tune and deploy advanced AI models and software for enterprises. KQC is also expanding its quantum computing collaboration with IBM. Having operated as an IBM Quantum Innovation Center since 2022, KQC will continue to offer access to IBM's global fleet of utility-scale (https://newsroom.ibm.com/2023-06-14-IBM-Quantum-Computer-Demonstrates-Next-Step-Towards-Moving-Beyond-Classical-Supercomputing) quantum systems over the cloud. Additionally, IBM and KQC plan to deploy an IBM Quantum System Two (https://www.ibm.com/quantum/technology#ibm-quantum-system-two) on-site at KQC in Busan, South Korea by 2028.

"We are excited to work with KQC to deploy AI and quantum systems to drive innovation across Korean industries. With this engagement, KQC clients will have the ability to train, fine-tune, and deploy advanced AI models, using IBM watsonx and advanced AI infrastructure. Additionally, by having the opportunity to access IBM quantum systems over the cloud, today—and a next-generation quantum system in the coming years—KQC members will be able to combine the power of AI and quantum to develop new applications to address their industries' toughest problems," said Darío Gil, IBM Senior Vice President and Director of Research. This collaboration includes an investment in infrastructure to support the development and deployment of generative AI. Plans for the AI-optimized infrastructure includes advanced GPUs and IBM's Artificial Intelligence Unit (AIU), managed with Red Hat OpenShift to provide a cloud-native environment. Together, the GPU system and AIU combination is being engineered to offer members state-of-the-art hardware to power AI research and business opportunities.https://tpucdn.com/img/36PyvVHMcgr7Fs9T_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/36PyvVHMcgr7Fs9T.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LMTzRWUkpgs87Uar_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LMTzRWUkpgs87Uar.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jhD3ysx9M7lKP3Ip_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jhD3ysx9M7lKP3Ip.jpg)
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Tianbo has prepared a very an intriguing Cyberpunk 2077-themed Mini PC for the Chinese gaming hardware market—the JD.com listing (https://item.jd.com/10096323598894.html) (as reported by VideoCardz (https://videocardz.com/newz/cyberpunk-themed-god88-mini-pc-features-ryzen-7-8845hs-displayport-2-1-and-rgb-fan)) showcases black and white enclosures with a sci-fi aesthetic and plenty of RGB lighting courtesy of the slimline internal cooling solution's illuminated 9 cm fan. It is not immediately clear whether CD Projekt (https://www.cyberpunk.net/us/en/) and R. Talsorian Games (https://talsorianstore.com/collections/cyberpunk) have jointly approved the GOD88 Mini PC's prominent usage of their Cyberpunk title/logo/font. The specification sheet and accompanying imagery place emphasis on the Cyber GOD88's APU of choice: an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/ryzen-7-8845hs.c3400#:~:text=Ryzen%207%208845HS%20has%2016,at%20the%20foundry%20of%20TSMC.) mobile processor—this sits at second place within Team Red's recently launched 8040 "Hawk Point" series (https://www.techpowerup.com/316436/amd-ryzen-8040-series-hawk-point-mobile-processors-announced-with-a-faster-npu), their Ryzen 9 8945HS (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/ryzen-9-8945hs.c3399) chip takes principal position here.

The GOD88's Ryzen 7 8845HS APU is no slouch when compared to the Ryzen 9 sibling—it runs the same 8-core/16-thread configuration, with a 5.1 GHz max boost (only trailing behind by 100 MHz). The spec sheet mentions a configurable TDP of 35 - 54 W. Tianbo's Mini PC is sold as a barebones system, according to the JD.com product page—customers are expected to plug in their own choice of RAM and storage. Dual-channel DDR5-5600 memory is supported, while the cramped interior can accommodate a single full-sized M.2 2280 PCIe 4×4 SSD. The Tianbo GOD88 "High Performance" Cyberpunk Mini PC will be open to pre-orders (via JD.com) on February 5—barebones pricing is set at 2688 RMB (~$378.50).https://tpucdn.com/img/FP7BbJSsCkHfRHjj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FP7BbJSsCkHfRHjj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RKG26TGSp2mSummx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RKG26TGSp2mSummx.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/08bDlmgpyKqWE4Db_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/08bDlmgpyKqWE4Db.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3HdF7PE8g2Yx3pn5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3HdF7PE8g2Yx3pn5.jpg)
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GeForce NOW (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/) is celebrating its fourth anniversary all month—plus an extra day for leap year—during February's GFN Thursdays, with 2 new games joining the cloud. Keep an eye out for more new games and other announcements for members to come. Diablo IV and Overwatch 2 heat up the cloud this GFN Thursday to kick off the anniversary celebrations. They're the next Activision and Blizzard games to join GeForce NOW as part of the NVIDIA and Microsoft partnership (https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-feb-23/), following Call of Duty (https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-call-of-duty/).

The titles join the RAGE franchise as part of five new games joining the ever-expanding GeForce NOW library this week. Follow the #4YearsofGFN celebration and get the latest cloud gaming news on the newly launched GeForce NOW Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nvidiagfn/) and Threads (https://www.threads.net/@nvidiagfn) channels. Use #GFNShare and tag these accounts for a chance to be featured.https://tpucdn.com/img/cm9n3neiPcMRtoqF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cm9n3neiPcMRtoqF.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/05BCZmLiQN92vKmw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/05BCZmLiQN92vKmw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/cR81yudhXPGduuA0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cR81yudhXPGduuA0.jpg)
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