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Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveils the apex of esports engineering - the Razer Viper V3 Pro. Crafted in close collaboration with top esports pros, including zekken, Champion and MVP of the recent VALORANT Champions Tour Masters Madrid, this mouse has been battle-tested in the most demanding competitive environments.

"The Viper V3 Pro has transformed my gameplay," said Zachary "zekken" Patrone, Pro VALORANT player for Sentinels. "Its lightweight new design hands me an edge that feels almost unfair. It's a game-changer for esports pros." Redesigned from the inside out to prioritize an ultra-lightweight build and best-in-class performance, the Viper V3 Pro is available in Black and White editions, seamlessly fitting into any competitive setup.https://tpucdn.com/img/Jayh3CQlqIKOfrYN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Jayh3CQlqIKOfrYN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ROaZwvMMDx8AoXBQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ROaZwvMMDx8AoXBQ.jpg)
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Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX), 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/YcQqBHwjql8AFO56_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YcQqBHwjql8AFO56.jpg)
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Korean media reports that Samsung Electronics has signed a 4.134 trillion Won ($3 billion) agreement with AMD to supply 12-high HBM3E stacks. AMD uses HBM stacks in its AI and HPC accelerators based on its CDNA architecture. This deal is significant, as it gives analysts some idea of the kind of volumes of AI GPUs AMD is preparing to push into the market, if they know what percent of an AI GPU's bill of materials is made up by memory stacks. AMD has probably negotiated a good price for Samsung's HBM3E 12H stacks, given that rival NVIDIA almost exclusively uses HBM3E made by SK Hynix.

The AI GPU market is expected to heat up with the ramp of NVIDIA's "Hopper" H200 series, the advent of "Blackwell," AMD's MI350X CDNA3, and Intel's Gaudi 3 generative AI accelerator. Samsung debuted (https://www.techpowerup.com/319655/samsung-develops-industry-first-36gb-hbm3e-12h-dram) its HBM3E 12H memory in February 2024. Each stack features 12 layers, a 50% increase over the first generation of HBM3E, and offers a density of 36 GB per stack. An AMD CDNA3 chip with 8 such stacks would have 288 GB of memory on package. AMD is expected to launch the MI350X in the second half of 2024. The star attraction with this chip is its refreshed GPU tiles built on the TSMC 4 nm EUV foundry node. This seems like the ideal product for AMD to debut HBM3E 12H on.https://tpucdn.com/img/3EIuG5bum5UgAOXr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3EIuG5bum5UgAOXr.jpg)

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LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that it has developed the first-ever Gaming OLED panel with a switchable refresh rate and resolution. The company has begun mass production of the 31.5-inch panel this month, accelerating its push into the high-end gaming display market with new concept products.

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A recent Reuters investigation has uncovered evidence suggesting Chinese universities and research institutes may have circumvented US sanctions on high-performance NVIDIA GPUs by purchasing servers containing the restricted chips. The sanctions tightened on November 17, 2023, prohibit the export of advanced NVIDIA GPUs like the consumer GeForce RTX 4090 to China. Despite these restrictions, Reuters found that at least ten China-based organizations acquired servers equipped with the sanctioned NVIDIA GPUs between November 20, 2023, and February 28, 2024. These servers were purchased from major vendors such as Dell, Gigabyte, and Supermicro, raising concerns about potential sanctions evasion. When contacted by Reuters, the companies provided varying responses.

Dell stated that it had not observed any instances of servers with restricted chips being shipped to China and expressed willingness to terminate relationships with resellers found to be violating export control regulations. Gigabyte, on the other hand, stated that it adheres to Taiwanese laws and international regulations. Notably, the sale and purchase of the sanctioned GPUs are not illegal in China. This raises the possibility that the restricted NVIDIA chips may have already been present in the country before the sanctions took effect on November 17, 2023. The findings highlight the challenges in enforcing export controls on advanced technologies, particularly in the realm of high-performance computing hardware. As tensions between the US and China continue to rise, the potential for further tightening of export restrictions on cutting-edge technologies remains a possibility.https://tpucdn.com/img/eMc7WoDKMJsyEdaM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eMc7WoDKMJsyEdaM.jpg)

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Velocity Micro, the premier builder of award-winning enthusiast desktops, laptops, high performance computing solutions, and professional workstations announces the immediate availability of a line of Linux powered PCs preinstalled with Ubuntu 22.04. Systems are designed for a wide range of customers and use cases such as individual enthusiasts, CAD and content creation professionals, machine learning/AI, and enterprise, to bring the flexibility and security of an open source OS platform into the mainstream. Desktops start at $1,429 with Linux laptops starting at $1,199. Shipments begin immediately.

"We've been preinstalling various flavors of Linux on custom server and workstation builds for years, which has really afforded us the opportunity to get hands-on to learn the OS," said Randy Copeland, President and CEO of Velocity Micro. "We're excited to bring what we've learned to market and introduce our customers to Ubuntu Linux."https://tpucdn.com/img/twY1rT1Amwmrqqq5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/twY1rT1Amwmrqqq5.jpg)
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Over 500 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and barely a week goes by without an incredible new game integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex and advanced ray-traced effects to deliver the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. Gray Zone Warfare, a highly anticipated new tactical shooter, is coming soon with DLSS 3, and the DLSS 3-enhanced Remnant 2 receives a new DLC expansion this week. Plus, Manor Lords, the #1 most wishlisted title on Steam, launches with support for DLSS 2, the latest Mortal Kombat 1 content has dropped and can be enjoyed at a maxed out 60 FPS with DLSS 2, and Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure arrives with day-one DLSS 2 support. Learn more about each announcement below.

Gray Zone Warfare Coming Soon With Support For DLSS 3 & Reflex
MADFINGER Games' Gray Zone Warfare is an immersive tactical FPS with a maximum focus on realism, and is one of Steam's 20 most wishlisted games. Following a mysterious event that took place on an island in Southeast Asia, the entire area has been put under international quarantine. With almost all the civilian population evacuated by the United Nations, three PMCs are tasked by their enigmatic clients to explore the region, uncover its secrets, and bring back anything of value.https://tpucdn.com/img/1sMnysq2Hz9KtBlZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1sMnysq2Hz9KtBlZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hyXHWsZ5tASpw0cm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hyXHWsZ5tASpw0cm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/k4cBWNWKJCJvGzJS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/k4cBWNWKJCJvGzJS.jpg)
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Today, Lenovo launched its latest mobile workstation offerings meticulously crafted to deliver the exceptional power and performance essential for handling complex workloads. Lenovo's ThinkPad P1 Gen 7, P16v i Gen 2, P16s i Gen 3, and P14s i Gen 5, with their cutting-edge AI technologies, are set to transform the way professionals engage with AI workflows. By collaborating with industry partners, Intel, NVIDIA, and Micron, Lenovo has introduced powerful and performance-packed AI PCs that meet the demands of modern-day AI-intensive tasks. The inclusion of the Intel Core Ultra processors with their integrated neural processing unit (NPU) and NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation GPUs signifies a major advancement in AI technology, boosting overall performance and productivity capabilities.

The latest ThinkPad P series mobile workstations powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation GPUs deliver flexible, high-performance, and energy-efficient AI-ready PCs. The integrated NPU is dedicated to handling light, continuous AI tasks, while the NVIDIA GPU runs more demanding day-to-day AI processing. This combination enables smooth and reliable functioning of AI technologies, serving professionals engaged in diverse tasks ranging from 3D modeling and scene development to AI inferencing and training.https://tpucdn.com/img/NPldCbzdzMJgr41h_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NPldCbzdzMJgr41h.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1rJ0TocEjQ3tOdKP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1rJ0TocEjQ3tOdKP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZlGzRn6YCGQLeY0X_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZlGzRn6YCGQLeY0X.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/cqZM8iHr5GiuBB8Q_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cqZM8iHr5GiuBB8Q.jpg)
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According to The Information, in a strategic maneuver to circumvent the constraints imposed by US sanctions, Huawei is accelerating efforts to establish domestic production capabilities for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) within China. This move addresses the limitations that have hampered the company's advancements in AI and high-performance computing (HPC) sectors. HBM technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing the performance of AI and HPC processors by mitigating memory bandwidth bottlenecks. Recognizing its significance, Huawei has assembled a consortium comprising memory manufacturers backed by the Chinese government and prominent semiconductor companies like Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit. This consortium is focused on advancing HBM2 memory technology, which is crucial for Huawei's Ascend-series processors for AI applications.

Huawei's initiative comes at a time when the company faces challenges in accessing HBM from external sources, impacting the availability of its AI processors in the market. Despite facing obstacles such as international regulations restricting the sale of advanced chipmaking equipment to China, Huawei's efforts underscore China's broader push for self-sufficiency in critical technologies essential for AI and supercomputing. By investing in domestic HBM production, Huawei aims to secure a stable supply chain for these vital components, reducing reliance on external suppliers. This strategic shift not only demonstrates Huawei's resilience in navigating geopolitical challenges but also highlights China's determination to strengthen its technological independence in the face of external pressures. As the global tech landscape continues to evolve, Huawei's move to develop homegrown HBM memory could have far-reaching implications for China's AI and HPC capabilities, positioning the country as a significant player in the memory field.https://tpucdn.com/img/eeisGA4CxsjV0x7Q_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eeisGA4CxsjV0x7Q.jpg)

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Premiered during a showcase on Bilibili streaming platform, this clip contains both cutscenes and location overview, giving a glimpse of in-game story and atmosphere. It's also the first time you can have a taste of the Ukrainian voiceover - the one to be available alongside the English one for everyone to enjoy. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl releases on PC and Xbox Series X/S on September 5, 2024. The game will be available on Game Pass day one, and pre-orders are opened on our website, as well as on Steam and GOG.

"Behold Her! The Zone blossoms, in her own resplendent yet enigmatic and twisted way: luring, gifting, and taking away. Speaking in many voices, both familiar and new. How far to the edge will you go in pursuit of what you seek?"https://tpucdn.com/img/IpGhttEvVxDfqg6O_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IpGhttEvVxDfqg6O.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qK3pjNus0L8oAN1m_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qK3pjNus0L8oAN1m.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/I08p0fc6JBurEyRO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/I08p0fc6JBurEyRO.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7kSrjuquze3AlIlX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7kSrjuquze3AlIlX.jpg)
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Hooded Horse and Slavic Magic are delighted to announce that historical city-building and strategy game Manor Lords is available in early access via digital platforms across the world!

With over 3 million wishlists on Steam alone, this highly anticipated game presents players with a vibrant and detailed world inspired by 14th-century medieval life. Featuring a high degree of historical authenticity and a rags-to-riches setting, players will be tasked with growing a humble village into a powerful feudal city. Manor Lords mixes organic city-building systems with intricate production chains that feed into a real-time tactical combat layer where the workers are also the warriors.https://tpucdn.com/img/r7lqSrViNTsgptM1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/r7lqSrViNTsgptM1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/nNTZC5pgwWGCUWcv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nNTZC5pgwWGCUWcv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/n89jLdyzBIGbOcB7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/n89jLdyzBIGbOcB7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hHdYefKeDijicwiz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hHdYefKeDijicwiz.jpg)
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GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, released the latest beta BIOS with Intel Baseline feature on Z790, B760 series motherboards for enhanced stability, regarding the feedback from Intel that high power consumption settings may cause system instability with 13/14th generation CPUs.⁠

GIGABYTE always prioritizes user experience, focusing on both performance and stability. Additionally, as a close ally of Intel, we promptly introduced the Intel Baseline feature with the latest beta BIOS. When using 13th and 14th generation K-SKU CPUs, the Intel Baseline setting will appear in the "Turbo Power Limits" option under "Advanced CPU Settings". After enabling Intel Baseline, the performance will be expected to be limited due to the power setting adjustments.https://tpucdn.com/img/N2zUPxAEJqJ7Y1or_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/N2zUPxAEJqJ7Y1or.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JckJ2uyF8m8d9D2s_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JckJ2uyF8m8d9D2s.jpg)
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Western Digital Corp. today reported fiscal third quarter 2024 financial results.

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Fulqrum Publishing and Ukrainian studio Best Way are excited to announce that their highly anticipated RTS title Men of War II releases on May 15, 2024 on PC. A date long-term fans may appreciate, as this marks the 10th anniversary since the full release of Men of War: Assault Squad 2. Following a number of public playtests last year, the team at Best Way opted to spend extra development time to incorporate feedback from the community. The fans will be able to enjoy the fruits of this extra labor at launch, as the game has received numerous technical improvements and bug fixes, as well as balancing and various upgrades to audio-visual quality since the last Open Beta.

Men of War II will launch with three playable nations - the Soviets, Americans and the Third Reich - each with their own narrative campaign, as well as two further Historical campaigns, a dynamic Conquest campaign and a skirmish-like Raid mode. All of the single-player content can also be played in co-op with up to five players, and the game offers extensive PvP and PvE multiplayer options, including ranked match-making for all three battle setups (Battalions, Combined Arms and Classic Mode).https://tpucdn.com/img/K7pq8eDITQHc6wFy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/K7pq8eDITQHc6wFy.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/nexRoPSsHyHsRgMM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nexRoPSsHyHsRgMM.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/C86X3M9Ci7iysDhd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/C86X3M9Ci7iysDhd.jpg)
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As promised earlier, Capcom has released a new Dragon's Dogma 2 patch for PC and consoles, and while it does not bring any performance improvements to the game, which still lacks NVIDIA DLSS 3 support, it brings some much-needed gameplay tweaks and fixes.

The April 25th Update, as it is called, mostly improves the game's Pawns, allowing users to zoom in on the faces of the Arisen and Pawns, as well as their general behavior and dialogue. The update also adds several fixes, including fixes for issues in escort quests and fighting monsters in town which results in jail time. Capcom did say it also fixed some crashes and freezes in specific circumstances, as well as other miscellaneous bugs, but no further details were given.https://tpucdn.com/img/fRI1g1rOnE99Ny6z_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fRI1g1rOnE99Ny6z.jpg)
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Team Group Inc. has been committed to developing a wide range of memory products for years and has received international recognition for long-term efforts. Today, Team Group proudly announces that the gaming label and creator label, T-FORCE and T-CREATE, have taken home four awards from the Red Dot Design Award 2024 for the T-FORCE DARK AirFlow I SSD Cooler, T-FORCE SIREN GD120S AIO SSD Cooler, T-FORCE XTREEM DDR5 Desktop Memory, and T-CREATE CinemaPr P31 External SSD. The success is a testimony to Team Group's outstanding R&D capability and incredibly innovative designs, which have once again propelled new heights on the stage of a world-class design award.

One of the four most prestigious design awards in the world, the Red Dot Design Award of Germany is an important indicator of industrial design and development trends around the world. The Red Dot received thousands of submissions from over 60 countries in 2024, all vying for the highly influential award. Submissions are judged by a panel of experts, hailing from all over the world, on their innovation, solution, product, design, and concept. Team Group sub-labels, T-FORCE and T-CREAT, stood out with stellar R&D and quality designs, adding to Team Group's illustrious history.https://tpucdn.com/img/R0Dhs8hrqGgeVBfx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/R0Dhs8hrqGgeVBfx.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CsTU6HRqWzOQTp1C_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CsTU6HRqWzOQTp1C.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4Z4oTouCoyZdhFg9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4Z4oTouCoyZdhFg9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SzXBf0sr0yn762xP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SzXBf0sr0yn762xP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8qlprBXz7Ul2ywJj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8qlprBXz7Ul2ywJj.jpg)
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Intel Corporation today reported first-quarter 2024 financial results. "We are making steady progress against our priorities and delivered a solid quarter," said Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO. "Strong innovation across our client, edge and data center portfolios drove double-digit revenue growth in Intel Products. With Intel 3 in high-volume production, leading-edge semiconductors are being manufactured in the U.S. for the first time in almost a decade and we are on track to regain process leadership next year as we grow Intel Foundry. We are confident in our plans to drive sequential growth throughout the year as we accelerate our AI solutions and maintain our relentless focus on execution, operational discipline and shareholder value creation in a dynamic market."

"Q1 revenue was in line with our expectations, and we delivered non-GAAP EPS above our guidance, driven by better-than-expected gross margins and strong expense discipline," said David Zinsner, Intel CFO. "Our new foundry operating model, which provides greater transparency and accountability, is already driving better decision-making across the business. Looking ahead, we expect to deliver year-over-year revenue and non-GAAP EPS growth in fiscal year 2024, including roughly 200 basis points of full-year gross margin improvement." In the first quarter, the company used $1.2 billion in cash from operations and paid dividends of $0.5 billion.https://tpucdn.com/img/T4ptb06B3iOIkNqV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/T4ptb06B3iOIkNqV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/oSiWCm7MylY0jEbv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oSiWCm7MylY0jEbv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WbdwvhivNu0uK9Ak_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WbdwvhivNu0uK9Ak.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/v0x1S0ySvSjknznK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/v0x1S0ySvSjknznK.jpg)
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After careful consideration over the last year, we at Blizzard have made the decision not to hold BlizzCon in 2024. This decision was not made lightly as BlizzCon remains a very special event for all of us, and we know many of you look forward to it. While we're approaching this year differently and as we have explored different event formats in the past, rest assured that we are just as excited as ever to bring BlizzCon back in future years.

Over the next few months, we'll be sharing more details about our launches coming later this year, including World of Warcraft: The War Within and Diablo IV's first expansion, Vessel of Hatred. To celebrate these upcoming releases and to bring our communities together in new and special ways, we will soon share some exciting plans for other industry trade shows and conventions like Gamescom. We can't wait to tell you more about those plans soon. We're also looking forward to the Overwatch Champions Series' stops at both Dreamhack Dallas and Dreamhack Stockholm. And we're thrilled to be planning multiple, global, in-person events to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Warcraft, which will be held in addition to the in-game celebrations across our Warcraft games throughout 2024. While these events are distinct from BlizzCon, we're harnessing all of our creativity and imagination to ensure that they carry the same spirit of celebration and togetherness.https://tpucdn.com/img/NcGpAX2SAWhcvVv9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NcGpAX2SAWhcvVv9.jpg)
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A 75% compact mechanical gaming keyboard with a customizable screen and a retro-themed outlook, the Epomaker TH80 Pro V2 VIA is designed for an extreme gaming and typing experience.

75% Compact Layout with a Built-in LCD Screen
79 keys mechanical keyboard - Epomaker TH80 Pro V2 VIA saves more desktop space while retaining the functions of a full keyboard. The Epomaker TH80 Pro V2 VIA boasts a remarkable 1.14-inch customizable RGB screen, offering a new dimension of interaction and personalization. As VIA compatible, the Epomaker TH80 Pro V2 VIA allows users to create macros and remap keys. Equipped with on-board memories, the key changes can be saved in different layers and the keyboard can be easily switched to different layers with a few shortcuts. The TH80 Pro V2 VIA is available in 2 themes, Retro White and Silver Black. In honor of the vintage style, the keycap of the keyboard features a retro white color scheme in the popular cherry profile and is made of PBT materials dye-subbed technique, making it more durable and resistant and staying true to the original color. Compatible Image Tool is available for customization to showcase crucial keyboard stats, system info, or personalized logos and animations.https://tpucdn.com/img/g0VzG6zU5GYZmKv6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/g0VzG6zU5GYZmKv6.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/A8qO2zH5nUhgqutC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/A8qO2zH5nUhgqutC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/lR6YRBdyhON2BZEq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lR6YRBdyhON2BZEq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/kWk2EMOUxj7n4aik_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kWk2EMOUxj7n4aik.jpg)
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Fanatec is pleased to announce that it is continuing as an Official Licensee of Formula 1 and Official Provider of Formula 1 Sim Racing with a new multi-year agreement. Since 2018, both parties have continued to push the boundaries of real-world motorsport and sim racing, giving fans across the world the chance to experience the rush and thrill of the world's greatest sports and entertainment spectacle in their own home, and in the Fan Zones and Paddock Club of Formula 1 races across the globe. As part of the new deal, Fanatec will also continue as the Official Provider of Formula 1 Sim Racing, supplying teams and drivers with a full racing set up including a steering wheel, pedals, direct drive wheel base, and cockpit. Round three of the 2024 F1 Sim Racing Championship will take place on May 7.

The ClubSport Racing Wheel F1 is the latest officially licensed F1 hardware package from Fanatec, combining a new F1 Steering Wheel with unique blue forged carbon finish together with the acclaimed 15Nm ClubSport DD+ Wheel Base. Officially licensed by PlayStation for PS5 and PS4 consoles, this product was developed under the official licensing and approval of Sony Interactive Entertainment.https://tpucdn.com/img/PoCJUHkhuVE06a0V_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PoCJUHkhuVE06a0V.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/T8ASgFEsfoxwZqFg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/T8ASgFEsfoxwZqFg.jpg)
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Cooler Master, a global leader in PC components, gaming peripherals, and tech lifestyle solutions, has today launched the MasterBox 600 - the latest offering in their renowned ATX case lineup. The MasterBox 600, is packed with features designed to provide great performance and is still easy to build. Features like a back-connected motherboard support to versatile cooling options and a removable HDD cage, ensure the MasterBox 600 is designed to provide the ultimate case for just about any type of build.https://tpucdn.com/img/W8VdBY9AV3kUyahN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/W8VdBY9AV3kUyahN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8fX9du5ucJvnXMLr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8fX9du5ucJvnXMLr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/E9AV8cpE5830CUvU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/E9AV8cpE5830CUvU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BaVybNXSK4CazDEU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BaVybNXSK4CazDEU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/yJQAvSpIWNvXJjRK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yJQAvSpIWNvXJjRK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FMripqmvplTYf0ER_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FMripqmvplTYf0ER.jpg)
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AMD has released the latest version of Adrenalin Edition graphics drivers, version 24.4.1 WHQL. It includes support for the upcoming Manor Lords game, as well as add performance improvements for HELLDIVERS 2 game, and adds AMD HYPR-Tune support to Nightingale and SKULL AND BONES games. New drivers also expand Vulkan API extensions support with VK_KHR_shader_maximal_reconvergence and VK_KHR_dynamic_rendering_local_read, as well as include support and optimizations for Topaz Gigapixel AI application, versions 7.1.0 and 7.1.1, with new "Recovery" and "Low Resolution" AI upscaling features.

New AMD Software Adrenalin Edition 24.4.1 WHQL drivers come with several fixes, including performance improvements for HELLDIVERS 2, fix for intermittent application crash in Lords of the Fallen on Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards, various artifact issues in SnowRunner and Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on Radeon RX 6800 and Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards, fix for intermittent application crash or driver timeout in Overwatch 2 when Radeon Boost is enabled on Radeon RX 6000 and above series graphics cards, intermittent crash while changing Anti-Aliasing settings in Enshrouded on Radeon 7000 series graphics cards, and various application freeze or crash issues with the SteamVR while using Quest Link on Meta Quest 2 or when screen sharing with Microsoft Teams.

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Leading digital lifestyle accessories brand, Trust Electronics Ltd, is pleased to unveil the latest addition to its gaming arsenal, the Trust GXT926 Redex II Wireless Gaming Mouse. Designed to take the gaming experience to unprecedented heights, the Redex II combines cutting-edge technology with sustainable materials to offer gamers unparalleled performance and style. Compatible with Windows 10 and 11, the Redex II is the ultimate gaming companion for enthusiasts. The Trust GXT926 Redex II Wireless Gaming Mouse is available from Argos for £24.99.

For ultimate versatility the ergonomically designed Redex II allows users to choose between ultra-low latency wireless connectivity via the 2.4 GHz USB dongle, providing up to 65 hours of continuous use, or opt for the wired mode using the included 1.6 m Play & Charge cable. With dual-mode connection, the Redex II ensures seamless gaming, whether its wireless freedom or the reliability of a wired connection. Thanks to the Redex II's adjustable and highly accurate optical sensor gamers can make moves with confidence. With a DPI range of up to 10,000, this mouse is engineered to deliver precise movements, fast reactions, and consistent victories, ideal for intense matches and non-stop wins.https://tpucdn.com/img/G8p7PpRjrThEmwgN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/G8p7PpRjrThEmwgN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/X5DJ8035X1JTvwFX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/X5DJ8035X1JTvwFX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hiwNCTZB2u9szYuh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hiwNCTZB2u9szYuh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xHnb4jKQW678sJXr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xHnb4jKQW678sJXr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/wmzu7LBlT7xpa0fe_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wmzu7LBlT7xpa0fe.jpg)
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Support for Battle.net on GeForce NOW expands this GFN Thursday, as titles from the iconic StarCraft and Diablo series come to the cloud. StarCraft Remastered, StarCraft II, Diablo II: Resurrected and Diablo III are part of 16 new games joining the GeForce NOW library of more than 1,900 titles. Plus, a new update rolling out for members this week brings AV1 streaming to Mac M3 computers. This feature will improve game-streaming quality for members on M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max devices

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Dive into the original Blizzard games that set the stage for real-time strategy and action role-playing games (RPGs). StarCraft Remastered, StarCraft II, Diablo II: Resurrected and Diablo III bring galactic warfare, epic quests and legendary battles to the cloud. In StarCraft Remastered, command one of three races - Terran, Zerg or Protoss - as they desperately struggle for survival. Build bases, gather resources and engage in intense battles using unique units and strategies. Continue the saga with StarCraft II, with enhanced graphics and extended storytelling. Save the galaxy from emergent threats in full-length Terran, Zerg and Protoss campaigns. Take charge of all multiplayer units solo in Versus Mode, team up with a friend for Co-Op Missions or explore community-created game modes in the Arcade.https://tpucdn.com/img/xNvtGCtuP56aUf6i_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xNvtGCtuP56aUf6i.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/21tV3MDICUU64BsI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/21tV3MDICUU64BsI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/VplAgAvxx0ye0Eoe_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VplAgAvxx0ye0Eoe.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fPYr2pGf76CzvSwu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fPYr2pGf76CzvSwu.jpg)
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SK hynix showcased its next-generation technologies and strengthened key partnerships at the TSMC 2024 Technology Symposium held in Santa Clara, California on April 24. At the event, the company displayed its industry-leading HBM AI memory solutions and highlighted its collaboration with TSMC involving the host's CoWoS advanced packaging technology.

TSMC, a global semiconductor foundry, invites its major partners to this annual conference in the first half of each year so they can share their new products and technologies. Attending the event under the slogan "Memory, the Power of AI," SK hynix received significant attention for presenting the industry's most powerful AI memory solution, HBM3E. The product has recently demonstrated industry-leading performance, achieving input/output (I/O) transfer speed of up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps) in an AI system during a performance validation evaluation.https://tpucdn.com/img/Qmit6l8yZxF9Wy5M_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Qmit6l8yZxF9Wy5M.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/IdBTPMHTxVtX5u5g_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IdBTPMHTxVtX5u5g.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Ez994MFLpwhwI7My_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Ez994MFLpwhwI7My.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Z9MljRKfqxQtzQDK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Z9MljRKfqxQtzQDK.jpg)
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Lords of the Fallen got a new big update that is now live for both PC and consoles, and brings several new features, improvements, and fixes, as well as support for AMD FSR 3. Called the Master of Fate, the new version 1.5 update is the culmination of over 30 updates released since launch and should significantly improve performance, stability and optimization, as well as bring difficulty balancing based on the feedback from gamers.

According to the full release notes released over at Steam, the biggest update is the new Advanced Game Modifier System, which will be available to both new and old players, and brings several content and quality of life enhancements. In addition, the new Version 1.5 update also adds support for AMD FSR 3 and fixes several issues, including a multiplayer issue where the player can fall through the elevator, a fix to increase the maximum stack count of Vestige Seeds from 5 to 99, and a fix for a rare crash caused by AI.https://tpucdn.com/img/GIHPq4yKmG1VBJZ8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GIHPq4yKmG1VBJZ8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7ziAv1LOQKYpXqYn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7ziAv1LOQKYpXqYn.jpg)
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As a thriving global consumer electronics company, Baseus is devoted to introducing products to revolutionize the industry. This is why Baseus is now excited to launch the Bowie MA10s TWS Earbuds. Last year, Baseus' best-selling product on Amazon was the Bowie MA10, however, the Bowie MA10s is an upgraded and portable model with a smaller body that's more convenient to carry. The new earbuds also have a digital display to know the power status at a glance and have been recommended by Oscar-class composers to ensure a quality sound experience.

-48dB Active Noise Cancelling: The Baseus Bowie MA10s TWS Earbuds feature hybrid -48dB Active Noise Cancelling technology that seamlessly cancels out 95% of outside noise. This ensures undisrupted sound quality for the user at all times.https://tpucdn.com/img/mfWMJARw3UVpxWG1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mfWMJARw3UVpxWG1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5ipF9GmoHmWXxLkD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5ipF9GmoHmWXxLkD.jpg)
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Thermaltake today announced the ASTRIA 600 ARGB, a dual fin-stack type CPU cooler. The company had shown off (https://www.techpowerup.com/317693/thermaltake-unveils-new-astria-series-air-cooler-lineup-at-ces-2024) the ASTRIA line of coolers earlier this year at the 2024 CES. The ASTRIA 600 leads the pack, being the heaviest model, with the most heat dissipation area from its dual-stack design. Its design involves a nickel-plated copper base, from which six 6 mm-thick copper heat pipes make their way through two aluminium fin-stacks with equal fin-pitch to each other. Both fin-stacks are capped by die-cast metal top-plates with ARGB lighting from 18 LEDs, each. Two 120 mm fans ventilate the fin-stacks.

Each of the two included 120 mm fans features a 40,000-hour rated bearing, and a 9-LED ARGB lighting that projects from the impeller hub. The fan takes in 4-pin PWM for its main function, turns at speeds ranging between 500 and 1,800 RPM, pushing up to 65 CFM of airflow, at 2.56 mm H₂O static pressure, and up to 26.8 dBA noise. Even with both fans in place, Thermaltake says you have clearance for 1.5x-tall memory modules (ones that have lighting or heatsink crowns). The cooler has a cooling capacity of 265 W, making it fit for any of the flagship desktop processors. Among the CPU socket types supported are LGA1700, upcoming LGA1851, LGA1200/LGA115x, AM5, and AM4. The cooler measures 124 mm x 137 mm x 160 mm (L x W x H). The company didn't reveal pricing.https://tpucdn.com/img/Cy3oYxAMDT6MFm1z_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Cy3oYxAMDT6MFm1z.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Kj9xwPqj7Ww1bXJ7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Kj9xwPqj7Ww1bXJ7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/x4qNHeDe0cRaFcgN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/x4qNHeDe0cRaFcgN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9CTxhyT73e6qZUad_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9CTxhyT73e6qZUad.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qU9bu5wuB8hrahk3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qU9bu5wuB8hrahk3.jpg)

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Looking for a new pair of earbuds? You don't have to pay premium prices if you shop open-box models. Simply put, they have imperfect packaging, so they're heavily discounted. These Sony LinkBuds S wireless noise-canceling earbuds are $99.99 (reg. $199.99) for an open-box pair. That's 50% in savings and they come in black and white.

Get AI-based noise reduction that's programmed with more than 500 million samples to actively suppress outside noise and enhance your listening experience. The earbuds also adjust ambient sound settings if you're hoping to be aware of your surroundings. The Sony LinkBuds S pair with two Bluetooth devices simultaneously, so you can connect to your smartphone and laptop and easily work and take calls without having to switch between the two. They also have an auto-play feature that starts your music after putting the earbuds in or ending a call.

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A few months ago, we covered proof of overclocking (https://www.techpowerup.com/318057/ssd-overclocking-it-can-be-done-with-serious-performance-gains) an off-the-shelf 2.5-inch SATA III NAND Flash SSD thanks to Gabriel Ferraz, Computer Engineer and TechPowerUp's SSD database maintainer. Now, he is back with another equally interesting project of modifying a Quad-Level Cell (QLC) SATA III SSD into a Single-Level Cell (SLC) SATA III SSD. Using the Crucial BX500 512 GB SSD, he aimed at transforming the QLC drive into a more endurant and higher-performance SLC. Silicon Motion SM2259XT2 powers the drive of choice with a single-core ARC 32-bit CPU clocked at 550 MHz and two channels running at 800 MT/s (400 MHz) without a DRAM cache. This particular SSD uses four NAND Flash dies from Micron with NY240 part numbers. Two dies are controlled per channel. These NAND Flash dies were designed to operate at 1,600 MT/s (800 MHz) but are limited to only 525 MT/s in this drive in the real world.

The average endurance of these drives is 1,500 P/E cycles in NANDs FortisFlash and about 900 P/E cycles in Mediagrade. Transforming the same drive in the pSLC is bumping those numbers to 100,000 and 60,000, respectively. However, getting that to work is the tricky part. To achieve this, you have to download MPtools for the Silicon Motion SM2259XT2 controller from the USBdev.ru website and find the correct die used in the SSD. Then, the software is modified carefully, and a case-sensitive configuration file is modified to allow for SLC mode, which forces the die to run as a SLC NAND Flash die. Finally, firmware folder must be reached and files need to be moved arround in a way seen in the video.https://tpucdn.com/img/QGx0e1ZXMsiY8Z88_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QGx0e1ZXMsiY8Z88.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bpLCHJNAOSLIefzV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bpLCHJNAOSLIefzV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/p6vjvUmi0RDpOnRL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/p6vjvUmi0RDpOnRL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/kKxtV7CsUF44zq6U_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kKxtV7CsUF44zq6U.jpg)
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