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EK, the leading computer cooling solutions provider, is launching its new Quantum Line cover for the D5 pumps, the EK-Quantum Convection D5 D-RGB. The new RGB-lit D5 cover is available in three distinct finishes - Silver, Black, and Nickel - to offer users different aesthetic options based on their preference and loop finish choice. The market-leading D5 pumps can now be upgraded with an RGB-illuminated CNC-machined aluminium cover, the EK-Quantum Convection D5 D-RGB. The cover is compatible with EK-Quantum Reflection distribution plates that feature a D5 pump and the D5-based EK-Quantum Kinetic FLT pump-reservoir combos. The top is detachable and can be rotated to ensure proper alignment of the EK badge. The product is available in three finishes—anodized silver, Black, and Nickel-plated variants, and can be fitted over genuine D5 pumps.

The cover is designed to improve the aesthetics of D5 pumps. A rectangular design with a convenient hole for routing the cable and hiding it as much as possible allows for a cleaner and sleeker look of the pump to better complement the aesthetics of a water-cooling loop. The D-RGB LED strip runs across the outside edge of the Convection D5 cover but is diffused by a milky white acetal piece, so there are no hotspots.https://tpucdn.com/img/6fJRLkx00BDNz1tf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6fJRLkx00BDNz1tf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bgW1TFAGrYFPFZiH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bgW1TFAGrYFPFZiH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/798pjKuRc6W0uPbe_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/798pjKuRc6W0uPbe.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JgIWABA2bZmIRZMb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JgIWABA2bZmIRZMb.jpg)
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AI integration across design and productivity applications is becoming the new standard, fueling demand for advanced computing performance. This means professionals and creatives will need to tap into increased compute power, regardless of the scale, complexity or scope of their projects. To meet this growing need, NVIDIA is expanding its RTX professional graphics offerings with two new NVIDIA Ampere architecture-based GPUs for desktops: the NVIDIA RTX A400 and NVIDIA RTX A1000.

They expand access to AI and ray tracing technology, equipping professionals with the tools they need to transform their daily workflows. The RTX A400 GPU introduces accelerated ray tracing and AI to the RTX 400 series GPUs. With 24 Tensor Cores for AI processing, it surpasses traditional CPU-based solutions, enabling professionals to run cutting-edge AI applications, such as intelligent chatbots and copilots, directly on their desktops. The GPU delivers real-time ray tracing, so creators can build vivid, physically accurate 3D renders that push the boundaries of creativity and realism.https://tpucdn.com/img/DSw6XzCPkl0r8RJb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DSw6XzCPkl0r8RJb.jpg)
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Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has developed the industry's first LPDDR5X DRAM supporting the industry's highest performance of up to 10.7 gigabits-per-second (Gbps). Leveraging 12 nanometer (nm)-class process technology, Samsung has achieved the smallest chip size among existing LPDDRs, solidifying its technological leadership in the low-power DRAM market.

"As demand for low-power, high-performance memory increases, LPDDR DRAM is expected to expand its applications from mainly mobile to other areas that traditionally require higher performance and reliability such as PCs, accelerators, servers and automobiles," said YongCheol Bae, Executive Vice President of Memory Product Planning of the Memory Business at Samsung Electronics. "Samsung will continue to innovate and deliver optimized products for the upcoming on-device AI era through close collaboration with customers." With the surge in AI applications, on-device AI, which enables direct processing on devices, is becoming increasingly crucial, underscoring the need for low-power, high-performance LPDDR memory.https://tpucdn.com/img/oHGk1OXvSOTwCVlk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oHGk1OXvSOTwCVlk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xBlZdofW7IsRIJ1w_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xBlZdofW7IsRIJ1w.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/nm6M1QHFXVSj8QQ1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nm6M1QHFXVSj8QQ1.jpg)
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NVIDIA today released the latest GeForce 552.22 WHQL drivers. These come Game Ready for "Manor Lords," and "No Rest for the Wicked." For "Manor Lords," which goes live on April 26, the drivers add not just day-zero optimization, but also support for DLSS 2. The drivers also fix a couple of bugs, notably, stability issues for PUBG seen in extended gameplay sessions on Intel 12th Gen Core platforms. A bug that caused RTX 20-series and GTX 10-series GPUs to freeze with Hardware-accelerated GPU Scheduling and SLI enabled has been fixed. A system crash with bug-check on machines with HTC Vive Pro 2 and multi-displays has been fixed.

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With 40+ years of experience in computer industry, SPARKLE is launching a series of graphics cards based on the recently launched Intel Arc GPU for edge and provide longevity support up to 5 years.

SPARKLE graphic cards feature high-efficiency AI, visual computing and media processing. GPU cards from SPARKLE are edge-focused form factors with long life and optimizations for embedded use conditions and improves development and operating efficiency based on an open ecosystem by leveraging AI inferencing software, OpenVINO which automatically distributes workloads across CPU and GPU. SPARKLE has prepared and showcased the full series of SPARKLE Intel Arc graphics cards targeted for the edge, based on Intel Arc A750E, A580E, A380E, A310E, A370E and A350E GPUs. These graphics cards come solid longevity support up to 5 years.https://tpucdn.com/img/eYIEAs2IhaKK1IO6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eYIEAs2IhaKK1IO6.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8P6cSNap4jxrJ96y_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8P6cSNap4jxrJ96y.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/mEyQevaofl9RF9vA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mEyQevaofl9RF9vA.jpg)
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Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation today unveiled a variety of high-quality, performance-driven gaming headsets, keyboards and mice, all available for pre-order today and launching May 19, 2024.

"We're thrilled to debut our new lineup of innovative console and PC gaming accessories launching next month, all under our industry-leading Turtle Beach brand," said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. "Starting with our best-selling $99.99 MSRP wireless multiplatform headsets, we're adding to the Stealth 600 series' already robust feature set with our newly redesigned Stealth 600 models. Plus, we're expanding our wireless Stealth headset range with the introduction of our new $79.99 MSRP Stealth 500 models." Keirn continued, "2024 is set to be a momentous year full of amazing gaming accessories from Turtle Beach. Today's announcements are just the beginning of our 2024 lineup as we have even more slated to launch this fall, including a newly redesigned Stealth 700 headset, plus additional Turtle Beach PC gaming peripherals, controllers, and simulation gear."https://tpucdn.com/img/qUbWuhp4BC6P53My_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qUbWuhp4BC6P53My.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/G12PnHOsNyHpKgOl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/G12PnHOsNyHpKgOl.jpg)
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Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveils the Razer Kishi Ultra, a groundbreaking addition to the world of mobile gaming. The Kishi Ultra, a USB C gaming controller compatible with Android, iPhone 15 series, and iPad Mini, marks a paradigm shift in mobile gaming by offering gamers console grade control with immersive haptics. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, the Kishi Ultra is a full-size console-class controller featuring high quality ergonomics, haptics, and Razer Chroma RGB to deliver a true console gaming experience without compromise.

"With the Razer Kishi Ultra, we're not just elevating mobile gaming; we're transforming it," says Nick Bourne, Head of Razer's Mobile, Console & Streaming Division. "We've taken the essence of console gaming and distilled it into a form factor that works with more devices than ever before, ensuring that the ultimate gaming experience is always within reach."https://tpucdn.com/img/vayLSXCNGjmryOoH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vayLSXCNGjmryOoH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/tKFTR2PNIAZkcsJK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tKFTR2PNIAZkcsJK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/goeRxwrgPYoET9YB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/goeRxwrgPYoET9YB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/R5UvmAz8NgrLjdQA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/R5UvmAz8NgrLjdQA.jpg)
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ASUS today announced BIOS updates enabling support for next-gen AMD Ryzen processors on ASUS AM5 X670, B650 and A620 motherboards, as well as support for existing Ryzen 7000 and 8000 series processors. These updates are necessary to enable compatibility with these processors. BIOS updates for ASUS AM5 motherboards also add support for existing Ryzen 7000 and 8000 series processor.

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It's time to get a little wicked. Members can now stream No Rest for the Wicked from the cloud. It leads six new games joining the GeForce NOW library of more than 1,500 games.

Holy Moly
No Rest for the Wicked is the highly anticipated action role-playing game from Moon Studios, developer of the Ori series, and publisher Private Division. Amid a plague-ridden world, step into the boots of a Cerim, a holy warrior on a desperate mission. The Great Pestilence has ravaged the land of Sacra, and a new king reigns. As a colonialist inquisition unfolds, engage in visceral combat, battle plague-infested creatures and uncover the secrets of the continent. Make the character you want with the game's flexible soft-class system, explore a rich storyline, and prepare for intense boss battles as you build up the town of Sacrament.https://tpucdn.com/img/ShH6nRHY4xovxKCH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ShH6nRHY4xovxKCH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xma2IhyOIwg7Sf2I_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xma2IhyOIwg7Sf2I.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/TaMEiQXwz5j5ZZnl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TaMEiQXwz5j5ZZnl.jpg)
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As a part of its Q1 earnings call discussion (https://seekingalpha.com/article/4684432-taiwan-semiconductor-manufacturing-co-ltd-tsm-q1-2024-earnings-call-transcript), one of the largest semiconductor manufacturers, TSMC, has unveiled a strategic move to charge a premium for chips manufactured at its newly established overseas fabrication plants. During an earnings call, TSMC's CEO, C.C. Wei, announced that the company will impose higher pricing for chips produced outside Taiwan to offset the higher operational costs associated with these international locations. This move aims to maintain TSMC's target gross margin of 53% amidst rising expenses such as inflation and elevated electricity costs. This decision comes as TSMC expands its global footprint with new facilities in the United States, Germany, and Japan (JAMS) to meet the increasing demand for semiconductor chips worldwide. The company's new US-based Arizona facility, known as Fab 21, has faced delays due to equipment installation issues and labor negotiations.

Chips produced at this site, utilizing TSMC's advanced N5 and N4 nodes, could cost between 20% to 30% more than those manufactured in Taiwan. TSMC's strategy to manage the cost disparities across different geographic locations involves strategic pricing, securing government support, and leveraging its manufacturing technology leadership. This approach reflects the company's commitment to maintaining its competitive edge while navigating the complexities of global semiconductor manufacturing in today's fragmented market. Introducing a location premium is expected to impact American semiconductor designers, who may need to pass these costs on to specific market segments, particularly those with lower price sensitivity, such as government-related projects. Despite these challenges, TSMC's overseas expansion underscores its adaptive strategies in the face of global economic pressures and industry demands, ensuring its continued position as a leading player in the semiconductor industry.https://tpucdn.com/img/5uX0eXRDRE6pZG6e_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5uX0eXRDRE6pZG6e.jpg)

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TechPowerUp today released the latest version of the popular GPU-Z graphics sub-system information, monitoring, and diagnostic utility. Version 2.59.0 adds support for new GPUs, but also fixes a few important issues with the application. To begin with, support is added for the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada and RTX 1000 Ada Laptop GPUs. An application launch error on Windows 7 and Windows 8 systems reading "unsigned driver cannot load" has been fixed.

The other issues resolved mainly concern the way PCI resizable BAR status is detected. On external GPUs, resizable BAR status was appearing as "enabled." This has been fixed. eGPUs lack resizable BAR support due to the limitations of USB interconnect. On notebooks with NVIDIA Optimus GPUs that support resizable BAR, the status was being reported as "disabled" when the discrete GPU is sleeping, which has been fixed. Lastly, instances where resizable BAR support is reporting as "Yes" instead of "enabled" or "disabled" has been fixed. Grab TechPowerUp GPU-Z from the link below.

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Enthusiasts on the ChipHell forum scored an alleged image of AMD's upcoming "Strix Halo" mobile processor, and set out to create some highly plausible schematic slides. These are speculative. While "Strix Point" is the mobile processor that succeeds the current "Hawk Point" and "Phoenix" processors; "Strix Halo" is in a category of its own—to offer gaming experiences comparable to discrete GPUs in the ultraportable form-factor where powerful discrete GPUs are generally not possible. "Strix Halo" also goes head on against Apple's M3 Max and M3 Pro processors powering the latest crop of MacBook Pros. It has the same advantages as a single-chip solution, as the M3 Max.

The "Strix Halo" silicon is a chiplet-based processor, although very different from "Fire Range". The "Fire Range" processor is essentially a BGA version of the desktop "Granite Ridge" processor—it's the same combination of one or two "Zen 5" CCDs that talk to a client I/O die, and is meant for performance-thru-enthusiast segment notebooks. "Strix Halo," on the other hand, use the same one or two "Zen 5" CCDs, but with a large SoC die featuring an oversized iGPU, and 256-bit LPDDR5X memory controllers not found on the cIOD. This is key to what AMD is trying to achieve—CPU and graphics performance in the league of the M3 Pro and M3 Max at comparable PCB and power footprints.https://tpucdn.com/img/2kdZcJkwoAU9O8ni_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2kdZcJkwoAU9O8ni.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ksGtSMHx84S59w68_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ksGtSMHx84S59w68.jpg)
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The biggest benefit of the GeForce RTX 4060 "Ada" being based on the tiny AD107 silicon, and needing just four memory chips, is its tiny PCB footprint. This allows low-profile RTX 4060 graphics cards, as board partners found out. The GALAX RTX 4060 low-profile graphics card just made its debut in the Japan—a huge market for SFF and low-profile desktop PC hardware. The card is 18.2 cm long, and is exactly 6.9 cm tall, or what constitutes half-height. The card is 2 slots thick, and uses an aluminium fin-stack cooling solution that uses a trio of 40 mm fans.

Despite its limited PCB real-estate, the low-profile GALAX RTX 4060 wires out four display connectors—two each of DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1a. The card draws power from a single 8-pin PCIe power connector at the tail-end of the card (so you might need a little extra clearance there). The most striking aesthetic aspect of the card is its all-white PCB, which combined with the white cooler shroud and fans, contrast the fin-stack heatsink. Out of the box, the card comes with its full-height bracket, which can be replaced with the included low-profile bracket. GALAX isn't the only brand with low-profile RTX 4060 cards, there are also such cards from ASUS and GIGABYTE.https://tpucdn.com/img/yQUNGLdvaa4jgVzJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yQUNGLdvaa4jgVzJ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GT9658zfH8WnaWfV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GT9658zfH8WnaWfV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SQHD2IsRE1rMZUmk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SQHD2IsRE1rMZUmk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Dlma5jarVa8TFuKq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Dlma5jarVa8TFuKq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ySmTDOtLeBk5gsdP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ySmTDOtLeBk5gsdP.jpg)

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Acer today expanded its line of Chromebook Plus laptops with the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-4H/T), providing users with a performance-minded, compact and durable model that enables them to do more with the AI-powered capabilities of ChromeOS. "The new Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-4H/T) delivers the sought-after combination of a portable design, 14-inch Full HD display and performance-minded technology that lets users get the most out of exciting capabilities offered with Chromebook Plus," said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, Acer Inc. "Students, businesses, families, and individuals need to be more productive, connected and empowered than ever, and can achieve this using Acer Chromebook Plus devices."

The new Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is the latest addition to Acer's lineup of Chromebook Plus laptops that offer enhanced Chromebook performance and experiences, emphasizing better hardware designs with upgraded displays and cameras paired with powerful productivity, creativity, and multimedia capabilities. Like all Acer Chromebook Plus laptops, users have the power to do more with the new Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-4H/T). Powered by an Intel Core i3-N305 processor and an ample 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 provides 2x the speed, memory, and storage, giving responsive performance and efficient multitasking, whether running built-in AI-powered apps like Google Docs and Photos, watching favorite shows in full HD on a 1080p display, or movie-making with LumaFusion. Plus, the processor ensures all-day enjoyment with up to 11 hours of usage on the fast-charging battery.https://tpucdn.com/img/WuICogoXgWhMEsMX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WuICogoXgWhMEsMX.jpg)
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SK hynix Inc. announced today that it has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with TSMC for collaboration to produce next-generation HBM and enhance logic and HBM integration through advanced packaging technology. The company plans to proceed with the development of HBM4, or the sixth generation of the HBM family, slated to be mass-produced from 2026, through this initiative.

SK hynix said the collaboration between the global leader in the AI memory space and TSMC, a top global logic foundry, will lead to more innovations in HBM technology. The collaboration is also expected to enable breakthroughs in memory performance through trilateral collaboration between product design, foundry, and memory provider. The two companies will first focus on improving the performance of the base die that is mounted at the very bottom of the HBM package. HBM is made by stacking a core DRAM die on top of a base die that features TSV technology, and vertically connecting a fixed number of layers in the DRAM stack to the core die with TSV into an HBM package. The base die located at the bottom is connected to the GPU, which controls the HBM.https://tpucdn.com/img/PQKajLVYSvdqzy5p_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PQKajLVYSvdqzy5p.jpg)
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Private Division, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and Moon Studios are proud to announce that No Rest for the Wicked is now available on PC (via Steam) Early Access for an introductory price of $35.99 on Steam and the Private Division Store. Once purchased on Steam, No Rest for the Wicked is also playable by streaming the game via the NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming service (separate membership and sign-up required)—giving gamers instant access to GeForce PC performance on compatible PCs, Macs, SHIELD TVs, Android and iOS devices or Chromebooks without any downloads.

No Rest for the Wicked is a mature, precision Action Role-Playing Game (ARPG). The game features brutal combat, a richly detailed world, item crafting, and a customization system that enables your character to create unique equipment and housing with the help of your collection of artisans. No Rest for the Wicked features a deep plot supported by a rich cast of characters, all wrapped up in Moon's signature visual style that is as beautiful as an oil painting. The game is Moon's bold foray into the genre after successfully launching two critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning games - Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps.https://tpucdn.com/img/vvUX17r3suWyWHSd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vvUX17r3suWyWHSd.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fEhItdV3CATVQraD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fEhItdV3CATVQraD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UJE7JtXv9l2OW5or_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UJE7JtXv9l2OW5or.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/t7lRVmwxRcCPuoO5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/t7lRVmwxRcCPuoO5.jpg)
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Intel is preparing to unveil its cutting-edge Xeon 6 series (https://www.techpowerup.com/321345/intel-xeon-scalable-gets-a-rebrand-intel-xeon-6-with-granite-rapids-and-sierra-forest-start-a-new-naming-scheme) server CPUs, known as Granite Rapids and Sierra Forest. These forthcoming processors are set to deliver a significant boost in performance, foreshadowing a new era of computing power, albeit with a trade-off in increased power consumption. Two days ago, Yuuki_Ans posted information about the Beechnut City validation platform (https://www.techpowerup.com/321588/intel-xeon-6-beechnut-city-validation-platform-for-granite-rapids-and-sierra-forest-pictured). Today, he updated the X thread with more information that Intel is significantly boosting core counts across its new Xeon 6 lineup. The flagship Xeon 6 6980P is a behemoth, packing 128 cores with a blistering 500 Watt Thermal Design Power (TDP) rating. In fact, Intel is equipping five of its Xeon 6 CPUs with a sky-high 500 W TDP, including the top four Granite Rapids parts and even the flagship Sierra Forest SKU, which is composed entirely of efficiency cores. This marks a substantial increase from Intel's previous Xeon Scalable processors, which maxed out at 350-385 Watts.

The trade-off for this performance boost is a dramatic rise in power consumption. By nearly doubling the TDP ceiling, Intel can double the core count from 64 to 128 cores on its Granite Rapids CPUs, vastly improving its multi-core capabilities. However, this focus on raw performance over power efficiency means server manufacturers must redesign their cooling solutions to accommodate Intel's flagship 500 W parts adequately. Failure to do so could lead to potential thermal throttling issues. Intel's next-gen Xeon CPU architectures are shaping up to be one of the most considerable generational leaps in recent memory. Still, they come with a trade-off in power consumption that vendors and data centers will need to address. Densely packing thousands of these 500-Watt SKUs will lead to new power and thermal challenges, and we wait to see future data center projects utilizing them.https://tpucdn.com/img/NfumESoYdhqAUfHr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NfumESoYdhqAUfHr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dG69wdKj10VWAcJo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dG69wdKj10VWAcJo.jpg)

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EK, the leading computer cooling solutions provider, is launching a special edition direct die water block explicitly engineered for the AMD AM5 socket and delidded Ryzen 7000 CPUs, including the X3D variants. The product deploys a custom-engineered cooling engine optimized only for AM5 direct die cooling. The cold plate contact surface is designed with protruding sections that perfectly match the CPU's chiplets and its I/O die.

The die guard that comes with the CPU requires removing the CPU loading mechanism. It ensures the PCB doesn't bend and makes an electrical connection with the socket pins. The latest water block features EK-Matrix7 compatibility, meaning the product's height and port distance are managed in 7 mm increments. The EK-Quantum Vector² RX 7900 XTX Radeon Edition inspires the new CPU water block design, featuring a black-anodized aluminium frame around the see-through acrylic top.https://tpucdn.com/img/ghQ0w4E5z0xF4rkt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ghQ0w4E5z0xF4rkt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ukrxli2KphEVJUXI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ukrxli2KphEVJUXI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/f3eU9NwUzdHhF2hk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/f3eU9NwUzdHhF2hk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Bio981qcAO0CPDPa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Bio981qcAO0CPDPa.jpg)
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Elgato today announced Neo, a hardware line that merges high-end performance with plug-and-play simplicity. In total, Neo introduces five new products—a microphone, webcam, LED light, capture card, and Stream Deck. All five are designed to make activities like video calls and livestreams easier, working seamlessly on almost any system, including laptop and iPad. Meanwhile, Neo delivers the same high-quality standards Elgato is known for, helping creators and professionals present their best selves online. With prices ranging from $89.99 to $119.99, Neo offers great value for anyone looking to improve their setup.

Starting today, all five Neo products are available to order online, with availability at major retailers around the world coming soon. To learn more about the entire Neo family, customers can visit the Elgato website.https://tpucdn.com/img/M5QkCKGjC4Hfakur_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/M5QkCKGjC4Hfakur.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/eJXgasg0R0MK8f3h_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eJXgasg0R0MK8f3h.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UuammjiC83OysNwZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UuammjiC83OysNwZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3jrm6XeADsmzEjDi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3jrm6XeADsmzEjDi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7t6Jj954RsrvNNXh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7t6Jj954RsrvNNXh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FdVuzwuL9yvtCZqo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FdVuzwuL9yvtCZqo.jpg)
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Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) (the "Company" or "Seagate"), the leading innovator of mass-capacity storage solutions, today reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 29, 2024. "Seagate's March quarter revenue grew 6% and non-GAAP EPS more than doubled over the December quarter as we benefit from improving cloud demand, our strong operating discipline and price execution. This combination sets the foundation for a return to target margin performance as the markets recover," said Dave Mosley, Seagate's chief executive officer.

"This constructive demand backdrop is well-timed as we prepare to ramp our Mozaic products, anchored by industry-leading HAMR technology. HAMR-based products offer compelling economic value for our customers and position Seagate to drive further financial performance gains, as well as capitalize on favorable long-term demand for mass capacity storage."https://tpucdn.com/img/DysmDGBhaT2ENS9h_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DysmDGBhaT2ENS9h.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/y8nnKUzqXPqzl9sm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/y8nnKUzqXPqzl9sm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8BwvtwyMyX4qDdOp_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8BwvtwyMyX4qDdOp.jpg)
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SK hynix Inc. announced today that it plans to expand production capacity of the next-generation DRAM including HBM, a core component of the AI infrastructure, in response to the rapidly increasing demand for AI semiconductors. As the board of directors approves the plan, the company will build the M15X fab in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, for a new DRAM production base, and invest about 5.3 trillion won for fab construction.

The company plans to start construction at the end of April with an aim to complete in November 2025 for an early mass production. With a gradual increase in equipment investment planned, the total investment in building the new production base will be more than 20 trillion won in the long-term. As a global leader in AI memory, SK hynix expects the expansion in investment to contribute to revitalizing the domestic economy, while refreshing Korea's reputation as a semiconductor powerhouse.https://tpucdn.com/img/SQDHuA830X9XdIt3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SQDHuA830X9XdIt3.jpg)
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North American customers are increasing their orders for storage products as energy efficiency becomes a key priority for AI inference servers. This, in turn, is driving up demand for QLC enterprise SSDs. Currently, only Solidigm and Samsung have certified QLC products, with Solidigm actively promoting its QLC products and standing to benefit the most from this surge in demand. TrendForce predicts shipments of QLC enterprise SSD bits to reach 30 exabytes in 2024—increasing fourfold in volume from 2023.

TrendForce identifies two main reasons for the increasing use of QLC SSDs in AI applications: the products' fast read speeds and TCO advantages. AI inference servers primarily perform read operations, which occur less frequently than the data writing required by AI training servers. In comparison to HDDs, QLC enterprise SSDs offer superior read speeds and have capacities that have expanded up to 64 TB.https://tpucdn.com/img/T8zJkP2BxINWzwdm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/T8zJkP2BxINWzwdm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/52bkvVsMaXbzJySS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/52bkvVsMaXbzJySS.jpg)
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Organizing your hard drive is a process, and it's more than just keeping your device free of clutter. If you use automated cloud storage, it means making sure the correct files are placed in synced folders. If you're concerned about cybersecurity, it means keeping your essential files in encrypted folders, and a disk management tool may make it easier to stay on top of all that and more.

EaseUS Partition Master is a comprehensive disk management tool you can use to partition hard drives, allocate disk space, and organize data effectively. Offering a wide range of partitioning features, it enables users to create, resize, move, extend, merge, split, format, and perform other operations on both HDD and SSD drives, and a lifetime subscription has been marked down 49%.

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Today we're taking the next step toward our vision for a more open computing platform for the metaverse. We're opening up the operating system powering our Meta Quest devices to third-party hardware makers, giving more choice to consumers and a larger ecosystem for developers to build for. We're working with leading global technology companies to bring this new ecosystem to life and making it even easier for developers to build apps and reach their audiences on the platform.

Introducing Meta Horizon OS
This new hardware ecosystem will run on Meta Horizon OS, the mixed reality operating system that powers our Meta Quest headsets. We chose this name to reflect our vision of a computing platform built around people and connection—and the shared social fabric that makes this possible. Meta Horizon OS combines the core technologies powering today's mixed reality experiences with a suite of features that put social presence at the center of the platform.https://tpucdn.com/img/J26QDqqA6Lpy6sPV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/J26QDqqA6Lpy6sPV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iogNL7adquOC85lG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iogNL7adquOC85lG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dZ5eDUTetHJmLQUt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dZ5eDUTetHJmLQUt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9mkLV91t9VCDcC71_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9mkLV91t9VCDcC71.jpg)
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Unreal Engine 5.4 is here, and it's packed with new features and improvements to performance, visual fidelity, and productivity that will benefit game developers and creators across industries. With this release, we're delivering the toolsets we've been using internally to build and ship Fortnite Chapter 5, Rocket Racing, Fortnite Festival, and LEGO Fortnite. Here are some of the highlights.

Animation
Character rigging and animation authoring
This release sees substantial updates to Unreal Engine's built-in animation toolset, enabling you to quickly, easily, and enjoyably rig characters and author animation directly in engine, without the frustrating and time-consuming need to round trip to external applications. With an Experimental new Modular Control Rig feature, you can build animation rigs from understandable modular parts instead of complex granular graphs, while Automatic Retargeting makes it easier to get great results when reusing bipedal character animations. There are also extensions to the Skeletal Editor and a suite of new deformer functions to make the Deformer Graph more accessible.https://tpucdn.com/img/CS2fkenxT09rNweS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CS2fkenxT09rNweS.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UH2K1K1BJpR3nnw0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UH2K1K1BJpR3nnw0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fm6pSWyVZqYffO48_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fm6pSWyVZqYffO48.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Fvhhz1f1L1EgIDao_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Fvhhz1f1L1EgIDao.jpg)
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The Flash Pro Plus graphene power bank does a little bit of everything. It has 25,000mAh battery capacity, USB-C and USB-A ports, MagSafe and Apple Watch wireless charging, and enough energy to power your laptop. It was designed by Panasonic, successfully crowdfunded on Indiegogo, and for a limited time, it's being sold for 27% off its typical price: $199.99 (reg. $319).

Surprisingly, the Flash Pro Plus can do all of that while only weighing 1.28 pounds. It's certainly not the most compact portable charger out here, but it's an all-in-one solution for commuters and travelers who only want to pack one device. It's not just widely compatible, it's also tremendously capable, being able to do all of the above functions simultaneously with 190 W maximum output: 50 W USB-A, 15 W wireless charging, and 100 W, 60 W, and 20 W USB-C. Charge up to six devices at once and view real-time information on the OLED display.

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GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, released the latest AGESA 1.1.7.0 beta bios for the coming AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors boot-up support on GIGABYTE AM5 X670, B650, A620 motherboards, and for present Ryzen 7000 and 8000 series processors as well.⁠ The AGESA 1.1.7.0 beta BIOS is now ready on the GIGABYTE official website, and the formal release will be in mid-May. Users can easily update the BIOS using GIGABYTE's ＠BIOS, Q-Flash, or Q-Flash Plus technology. For more update, please pay close attention to the official GIGABYTE website.https://tpucdn.com/img/2VY3n4ZvfxXZqPZn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2VY3n4ZvfxXZqPZn.jpg)

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ASUSTOR and ULINK joined forces to launch the drive health analysis tool, DA Drive Analyzer 2.0. ULINK uses a large amount of statistical data in its cloud AI platform to analyze and compare to provide ASUSTOR NAS users with comprehensive disk health monitoring and failure prediction. Use DA Drive Analyzer 2.0 to make drive replacement plans based on relevant information to strengthen data security and minimize system downtime. ASUSTOR NAS devices support NVMe SSDs, 2½" SSDs and hard drives. DA Drive Analyzer 2.0 supports every type of drive that an ASUSTOR NAS supports. Use DA Drive Analyzer 2.0 in conjunction with other data protection features for more data security.

DA Drive Analyzer 2.0 supports uploading disk health data to its central datacenter where it equips powerful AI computing capabilities to monitor disk health, and receive real-time alerts on disk health and potential failures. Prediction can potentially warn users of an imminent risk of data loss. This ensures efficient and safe file maintenance and management by professional IT personnel as well as end users.https://tpucdn.com/img/UeHLJcblop1Szr91_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UeHLJcblop1Szr91.jpg)
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AMD is reportedly planning to launch the Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F Socket AM5 desktop processors for a global launch, in the retail channel, as boxed processors. The two chips had launched earlier this month in the Chinese retail market. The 8700F reportedly comes with an OPN of 100-100001590BOX, while the 8400F is marked 100-100001591BOX. The "F" in both SKUs denotes a lack of integrated graphics. The Ryzen 7 8700F is an 8-core/16-thread processor based on the 4 nm "Hawk Point" silicon, while the 8400F is a 6-core/12-thread processor based on "Phoenix 2," which offers two "Zen 4" cores that run at higher clock speeds, and four "Zen 4c" cores that run at lower speeds.

The lack of an iGPU isn't the only thing differentiating the 8700F from the 8700G, the new chip even comes with slightly lower CPU clock speeds—100 MHz lower base and maximum boost frequencies. The 8700F CPU runs at a base frequency of 4.10 GHz, with 5.00 GHz maximum boost, when compared to the 4.20/5.10 GHz speeds of the 8700G. The 8400F, on the other hand, runs at 4.20 GHz base frequency, and a 4.70 GHz maximum boost frequency that applies to at least its two "Zen 4" cores; its four "Zen 4c" cores run at lower frequencies. There is no word on pricing. One reason you could want an 8700F over something like a 7700 would be its appetite for memory overclocking, if you can overlook the lack of integrated graphics, a smaller L3 cache, and most importantly, the lack of PCIe Gen 5, and four fewer PCIe lanes.https://tpucdn.com/img/rZbDKPgo3B5B9Wv1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rZbDKPgo3B5B9Wv1.jpg)

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Today, we have the latest round of leaks that suggest that AMD's upcoming RDNA 4 graphics cards, codenamed the "RX 8000-series," might continue to rely on GDDR6 memory modules. According to Kepler on X, the next-generation GPUs from AMD are expected to feature 18 Gbps GDDR6 memory, marking the fourth consecutive RDNA architecture to employ this memory standard. While GDDR6 may not offer the same bandwidth capabilities as the newer GDDR7 standard, this decision does not necessarily imply that RDNA 4 GPUs will be slow performers. AMD's choice to stick with GDDR6 is likely driven by factors such as meeting specific memory bandwidth requirements and cost optimization for PCB designs. However, if the rumor of 18 Gbps GDDR6 memory proves accurate, it would represent a slight step back from the 18-20 Gbps GDDR6 memory used in AMD's current RDNA 3 offerings, such as the RX 7900 XT and RX 7900 XTX GPUs.

AMD's first generation RDNA used GDDR6 with 12-14 Gbps speeds, RDNA 2 came with GDDR6 at 14-18 Gbps, and the current RDNA 3 used 18-20 Gbps GDDR6. Without an increment in memory generation, speeds should stay the same at 18 Gbps. However, it is crucial to remember that leaks should be treated with skepticism, as AMD's final memory choices for RDNA 4 could change before the official launch. The decision to use GDDR6 versus GDDR7 could have significant implications in the upcoming battle between AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel's next-generation GPU architectures. If AMD indeed opts for GDDR6 while NVIDIA pivots to GDDR7 for its "Blackwell" GPUs, it could create a disparity in memory bandwidth performance between the competing products. All three major GPU manufacturers—AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel with its "Battlemage" architecture—are expected to unveil their next-generation offerings in the fall of this year. As we approach these highly anticipated releases, more concrete details on specifications and performance capabilities will emerge, providing a clearer picture of the competitive landscape.https://tpucdn.com/img/hYoL3JkTsbPsrygS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hYoL3JkTsbPsrygS.jpg)

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