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Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, is proud to announce that the GR500 Racing Simulator Cockpit and the Triple Racing Monitor Stand are now ready for purchase. Moving beyond the conventional PC gaming setup, racing simulators redefine the gaming environment allowing you to feel like you are driving a racing car on a real racetrack in an indoor entertainment space easily. Create your simulators with the Thermaltake racing ecosystem, or take it one step further and match them with a VR headset like the Meta Quest 3, fully immersing the thrill of fast and furious racing!

GR500 Racing Simulator Cockpit
Thermaltake GR500 Racing Simulator Cockpit is designed for racing enthusiasts to experience authentic feel of racing. It comes with a racing-like bucket design and is made with a fiberglass seat, ensuring a premium seating experience. The adjustable seat allows you to glide forward & back, and recline, providing an ideal driving position for long gaming hours. The GR500 is crafted with a sturdy aluminium profile, steel structure, and anti-tip bracket, guaranteeing stability and safety. To make your racing simulator sleek, the base of the GR500 features RGB Lighting Strips including 20 lighting effects. If you switch to Rhythm Pickup mode, the lighting can even dynamically change with music. Additionally, Thermaltake GR500 has universal hardware compatibility that supports mainstream wheels, gear shifters, and pedals from Logitech, Fanatec, Thrustmaster, and more, allowing you to build an ideal racing simulator with high customization.https://tpucdn.com/img/bQmfSMDmqN7OB2eo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bQmfSMDmqN7OB2eo.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YpRtqWeMALsivRjy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YpRtqWeMALsivRjy.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4bWIypt2Fhq5IxGw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4bWIypt2Fhq5IxGw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/L0vnJGyoZkDuctZU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/L0vnJGyoZkDuctZU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UOpYhmLSeAKcKXZR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UOpYhmLSeAKcKXZR.jpg)
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Gear up, Trailblazers - Honkai: Star Rail lands on GeForce NOW this week, along with an in-game reward for members to celebrate the title's launch in the cloud. Stream it today, along with five new games joining the GeForce NOW library of more than 1,900 titles this week.

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Take a galactic journey in the cloud with Honkai: Star Rail, a new Cosmic Adventure Strategy role-playing game from HoYoverse, the company behind Genshin Impact. The title seamlessly blends intricate storytelling with immersive gameplay mechanics for an epic journey through the cosmos. Meet a cast of unique characters and explore diverse planets, each with its own mysteries to uncover. Assemble formidable teams, strategically deploying skills and resources to overcome mighty adversaries and unravel the mysteries of the Honkai phenomenon. Encounter new civilizations and face off against threats that endanger the Astral Express, overcome the struggles caused by Stellaron together, powerful artifacts that hold the keys to the universe's fate. Begin the trailblazing journey without needing to wait for downloads or game updates with GeForce NOW. Members who've opted into GeForce NOW's Rewards program will receive an email with a code for a Honkai: Star Rail starter kit, containing 30,000 credits, three Refined Aethers and three Traveler's Guides. All aboard the Astral Express for adventures and thrills!https://tpucdn.com/img/N160U6kddCxjIJIU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/N160U6kddCxjIJIU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZuenaLCjUHEinflX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZuenaLCjUHEinflX.jpg)
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Leading global motherboard manufacturer, ASRock, has successively released its AI QuickSet software tool based on Microsoft Windows 10/11 and Canonical Ubuntu Linux platforms since the end of last year, which can help users quickly download, install and set up many artificial intelligence (AI) applications. It can also be accelerated by ASRock's custom AMD graphics cards, and has received widespread response from the market. Today ASRock continues its efforts and launch the AI QuickSet software tool that supports ASRock's custom Intel Arc A-Series graphics cards, including Intel Arc A770, A750, A580, A380, and A310 models, allowing users to enjoy the fun brought by generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications at their fingertips!

ASRock AI QuickSet software tool v1.0.3i supports Microsoft Windows 10/11 64-bit operating system, allowing users to easily install Stable Diffusion web UI OpenVINO without delving into complex configuration settings. This Stable Diffusion Web UI artificial intelligence (AI) image generation tool optimized through the Intel OpenVINO tool suite can be used with ASRock's own Intel Arc A series graphics cards (including Intel Arc A770, A750, A580, A380, A310 model)'s powerful computing capabilities provide excellent operational performance. This once again demonstrates ASRock's strong software and hardware R&D capabilities and its spirit of considering users. It also makes ASRock's AI QuickSet software tool once again a premium choice for consumers to quickly experience the fun of generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications!https://tpucdn.com/img/O8O4p8pQU7nH3KNm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/O8O4p8pQU7nH3KNm.jpg)

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Sabrent introduced the Rocket 2242 M.2 Gen 4 NVMe SSD. The drive is built in the M.2-2242 form-factor (42 mm long), which should make it suitable for certain kinds of handheld game consoles, such as the Legion Go. The Rocket 2242 comes in just one capacity for now, 1 TB. The drive combines a Phison E27T series DRAMless controller with Kioxia 162-layer 3D TLC NAND flash, and takes advantage of the PCI-Express 4.0 x4 host interface to offer sequential transfer speeds of up to 5000 MB/s. The company put out no other performance or endurance related specs. Sabrent is pricing the Rocket 2242 1 TB at USD $99.99, it is available now, and backed by a 5-year warranty.https://tpucdn.com/img/94wINIy9NHDqfEtU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/94wINIy9NHDqfEtU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/TvgU71sB96H4TiTX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TvgU71sB96H4TiTX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rnetTky63givAgSO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rnetTky63givAgSO.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/afMG6OeTyWa8whDc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/afMG6OeTyWa8whDc.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bMmARxnTLeflJd2k_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bMmARxnTLeflJd2k.jpg)

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Team Group Inc., the global leader in premium storage solutions, continues its commitment to providing consumers with cutting-edge storage solutions that meet today's technological trends. To support the growing demand for electric vehicles as an eco-friendly option, Team Group is proud to announce the launch of the Model T USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive. Specifically designed to support USB dashcams in electric vehicles, this compact USB drive exemplifies the company's innovative approach to addressing emerging lifestyle trends. The Model T USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive provides users with innovative functionality for a stress-free driving experience.

The Model T USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive is designed for storing driving footage in electric vehicles and is specifically compatible with the Tesla Model 3/Y/S/X. Featuring a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, it boasts up to 512 GB of storage capacity. Engineered for Sentry Mode and dashcam footage storage, ensuring a stable performance that allows continuous recording even post-formatting. With ample storage, users can confidently activate Sentry Mode. Coupled with dashcam footage, the Model T USB 3.2 Gen 1 provides peace of mind by capturing and storing critical moments for up to 10 minutes. The Model T USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive features a sleek nickel-black finish, compact size, and ergonomic design that optimizes aesthetics and space utilization. With its Type-A connector, recording footage and storing multimedia files has never been easier. The stylish design of the zinc alloy body blends seamlessly with the sleek interior of electric vehicles, providing a durable and advanced storage solution.https://tpucdn.com/img/YCHBiBssjc3OkA8N_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YCHBiBssjc3OkA8N.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/j2MjmEbWRw24tF8f_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/j2MjmEbWRw24tF8f.jpg)
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ASRock today introduced the W790 WS R2.0 motherboard for workstations powered by 4th Gen Intel Xeon W-3400 and W-2400 series processors in the Socket LGA4677 package. Although its model name suggests that it is a revision of the W790 WS, the new W790 WS R2.0 appears to be a lite version of the original, which removes several I/O features. To begin with, the fancy I/O shroud makes way for bare connectors, where you can see several of the connectors stripped away. While the CPU VRM appears unchanged, the VRM heatsinks used on the R2.0 are of a simpler design. The design effort behind both these changes appears to be to make the board friendly to certain kinds of rackmount chassis.

Besides the design changes, the ASRock W790 WS R2.0 loses out on Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E, and only has a single 10 GbE interface instead of dual-10 GbE on the original W790 WS. These aside, the W790 WS R2.0 is still a very capable workstation motherboard for the platform it's based on. It draws power from a combination of 24-pin ATX, two 8-pin EPS, and a 6-pin PCIe power; and uses a 22-phase CPU VRM. The board features four PCI-Express 5.0 x16 slots (x16/NC/x16/NC or x16/NC/x8/x8 or x8/x8/x8/x8), and one PCI-Express 4.0 x16 (electrical x4). The CPU socket is wired to eight memory slots, supporting quad-channel DDR5 memory, with support for DDR5 RDIMM-3DS, a total memory capacity of 2 TB, and a maximum overclocked memory speed of DDR5-6800.https://tpucdn.com/img/Srs8Ch8CUEBfT8GO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Srs8Ch8CUEBfT8GO.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/V2yuMLgqRI14EuMm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/V2yuMLgqRI14EuMm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LcDc7JMRKo7deTEm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LcDc7JMRKo7deTEm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/G6QHKiyD6QnaJob5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/G6QHKiyD6QnaJob5.jpg)
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Earlier this week, we got news of ASUS working on a design revision (https://www.techpowerup.com/322140/asus-to-revise-rog-ally-design-to-fix-microsd-card-heat-deaths) for its ROG Ally handheld game console to fix the positioning of its microSD card slot that was causing card and card-reader failures due to its location close to a thermal vent. It turns out that this revision is a whole different product, and ASUS is naming it the ROG Ally X. There's more to this console than simply a relocated microSD slot that won't fry your memory cards.

Apparently, ASUS has used the opportunity to give it a larger battery, and a larger M.2-2280 SSD bay, compared to the M.2-2242 slot on the original ROG Ally. This would open up end-users to the widest possible array of SSD choices. As a final bit of product differentiation, the ROG Ally X comes with a new black chassis trim. The larger battery makes the ROG Ally X heavier than the original. Besides these three hardware changes, the new ROG Ally X features the same kit as the original, and is hence expected to offer the same performance, albeit with improved battery life. ASUS is expected to formally launch the ROG Ally X on June 2, 2024.https://tpucdn.com/img/6v9JR1S8rwPb7luu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6v9JR1S8rwPb7luu.jpg)

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According to Benchlife.info insiders, NVIDIA is supposedly in the phase of testing designs with various Total Graphics Power (TGP), running from 250 Watts to 600 Watts, for its upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series Blackwell graphics cards. The company is testing designs ranging from 250 W aimed at mainstream users and a more powerful 600 W configuration tailored for enthusiast-level performance. The 250 W cooling system is expected to prioritize compactness and power efficiency, making it an appealing choice for gamers seeking a balance between capability and energy conservation. This design could prove particularly attractive for those building small form-factor rigs or AIBs looking to offer smaller cooler sizes. On the other end of the spectrum, the 600 W cooling solution is the highest TGP of the stack, which is possibly only made for testing purposes. Other SKUs with different power configurations come in between.

We witnessed NVIDIA testing a 900-watt version (https://www.techpowerup.com/294261/nvidia-allegedly-testing-a-900-watt-tgp-ada-lovelace-ad102-gpu) of the Ada Lovelace AD102 GPU SKU, which never saw the light of day, so we should take this testing phase with a grain of salt. Often, the engineering silicon is the first batch made for the enablement of software and firmware, while the final silicon is much more efficient and more optimized to use less power and align with regular TGP structures. The current highest-end SKU, the GeForce RTX 4090, uses 450-watt TGP. So, take this phase with some reservations as we wait for more information to come out.https://tpucdn.com/img/1IwH5Hze9gtucmLe_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1IwH5Hze9gtucmLe.jpg)

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NVIDIA has just released its latest WHQL driver update labeled 552.44. In this driver update, the company is introducing a few additional game-ready titles, which are now supposed to run smoothly on the NVIDIA GeForce hardware. This includes the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut game, which is supposed to launch on May 16 next week. The act set in the 13th century will be accompanied by many technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3, and Intel XeSS. NVIDIA Reflex and image quality-enhancing NVIDIA DLAA are also supported, which this driver update ensures. This driver also has an ironed-out bug of the resizable BAR profile in the Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut edition, providing a smooth experience on launch day. Another big release for next week is the Homeworld 3 strategy game, which NVIDIA also includes in this driver release. GeForce Experience (GFE) is also getting an update, which you can check out below in the complete list of updates and GFE-supported games.

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NVIDIA barely started shipping its "Blackwell" line of AI GPUs, and its next-generation architecture is already on the horizon. Codenamed "Rubin," after Vera Rubin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vera_Rubin), the new architecture will power NVIDIA's future AI GPUs with generational jumps in performance, but more importantly, a design focus on lowering the power draw. This will become especially important as NVIDIA's current architectures already approach the kilowatt range, and cannot scale boundlessly. TF International Securities analyst, Mich-Chi Kuo says that NVIDIA's first AI GPU based on "Rubin," the R100 (not to be confused with an ATI GPU from many moons ago); is expected to enter mass-production in Q4-2025, which means it could be unveiled and demonstrated sooner than that; and select customers could have access to the silicon sooner, for evaluations.

The R100, according to Mich-Chi Kuo, is expected to leverage TSMC's 3 nm EUV FinFET process, specifically the TSMC-N3 node. In comparison, the new "Blackwell" B100 uses the TSMC-N4P. This will be a chiplet GPU, and use a 4x reticle design compared to Blackwell's 3.3x reticle design, and use TSMC's CoWoS-L packaging, just like the B100. The silicon is expected to be among the first users of HBM4 stacked memory, and feature 8 stacks of a yet unknown stack height. The Grace Ruben GR200 CPU+GPU combo could feature a refreshed "Grace" CPU built on the 3 nm node, likely an optical shrink meant to reduce power. A Q4-2025 mass-production roadmap target would mean that customers will start receiving the chips by early 2026.https://tpucdn.com/img/MJuhvXeXDE7968HR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MJuhvXeXDE7968HR.jpg)

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Corsair today announced the launch of the MP700 PRO SE PCIe 5.0 SSD, capable of achieving sequential read speeds of up to 14,000 MB/sec and sequential write speeds up to 12,000 MB/sec. These impressive throughput figures are nearly twice as fast as what you'll see from the most capable PCIe 4.0 SSDs and up to 25 times faster than common SATA SSDs. The MP700 PRO SE is available in 2 TB and 4 TB capacities.

In addition to its phenomenal sequential read and write performance, the MP700 PRO SE takes advantage of the latest interface, controller, and NAND flash technologies to deliver outstanding random read and write performance - vital when it comes to transferring smaller files and serving as the primary OS drive. Experience faster load times for Windows, applications, and games, while transferring large files becomes a breeze. With native support for Microsoft DirectStorage, the MP700 PRO SE is ready to provide a gaming advantage not only in today's games but in tomorrow's too. The MP700 PRO SE performs at its best alongside the latest platforms such as Intel 14th Gen and AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs and PCIe 5.0 motherboards. However, it also maintains backwards compatibility with PCIe 4.0 motherboards, providing a clear upgrade path and ensuring the drive's longevity for years to come.

The MP700 PRO SE adheres to the industry standard M.2 2280 form factor, ensuring wide compatibility with a range of systems and platforms while maintaining ease of installation. Although the drive requires cooling to achieve optimal performance, the integrated M.2 cooling on most motherboards is more than capable. Additionally, the MP700 PRO SE is available with a stylish active cooler that keeps the drive running smoothly and minimizes throttling.

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Drop, a leading community-driven e-commerce brand, and audio pioneer Axel Grell have achieved a new pinnacle in stereo imaging and audio engineering with the Drop + Grell OAE1 Signature Headphones. Leveraging Grell's three decades of audio engineering and product development experience designing some of the industry's most iconic headphones, the driver-forward, open-around-ear OAE1 headphones lean into the structure of the human ear to achieve a more natural and realistic sound field much closer to a speaker listening experience.

The most notable aspect of the Drop + Grell OAE1s is the radical and acute placement of the drivers in front of and away from the ears, enabling the sound field from the transducers to take advantage of the ears natural structure to direct sound into the ear canal. The open-around-ear design minimizes acoustic reflections and controlling sound pressure, with the culmination of both innovations resulting in improved stereo imaging, a natural sound field, and the uncovering of the deepest dimensions of any song. "Our ears are as individual as fingerprints, so when you put a driver right on top of the eardrum like most headphones do, it will sound good for some and bad for others," shares Grell. "By positioning the driver in front of the ear, we're bringing the natural geometry of the ear into the sound forming process, allowing the brain to equalize the sound. Combined with its open-around-ear design, these signature headphones create a rich and pure audio experience."https://tpucdn.com/img/lIk2lpDe8uZZNW9U_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lIk2lpDe8uZZNW9U.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1nvevmf7uYRrbTaM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1nvevmf7uYRrbTaM.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xw37pmd4kU5VSxFc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xw37pmd4kU5VSxFc.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/87RiGKJl0KpomlDe_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/87RiGKJl0KpomlDe.jpg)

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MSI, a leading innovator in technology solutions, proudly unveils the MS-C903, a versatile embedded system designed to meet the demanding requirements of various industries including transportation, gaming, medical, automation, and robotics. Engineered to excel in challenging conditions, the MS-C903 ensures reliable operation in harsh environments with temperatures ranging from -20 to 70°C. Its wide voltage DC input (12~24 V) with overcurrent protection (OCP) and overvoltage protection (OVP) guarantees stable power supply. Enhanced security features include hardware monitoring with a 256-level watchdog timer and an Infineon TPM Controller (SLB9670VQ2.0/FW7.85). Compliant with IEC 61373 standards, its anti-vibration and shockproof design ensures durability. With multiple mounting options including wall mount, DIN rail, and VESA mount, the MS-C903 offers flexible installation. Additionally, its excellent performance, driven by Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake-UP3 Embedded/Industrial SKU Series and ample I/O interfaces, makes it ideal for diverse applications.https://tpucdn.com/img/1MibnVDQ1GdfUgAX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1MibnVDQ1GdfUgAX.jpg)
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LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, announced today the unveiling of a large number of its next-generation OLED and cutting-edge display technologies at SID Display Week 2024 in San Jose, California from May 14-16. LG Display is allowing visitors to experience new OLED technologies under the theme "A Better Future," ranging from OLEDoS for VR to large-sized OLED panels that go beyond the limits of picture quality and automotive display solutions that are optimized for Software Defined Vehicles (SDV).

The company's latest innovations include a new technology, OLEDoS for VR, which is being shown to the public for the first time and features dramatically increased screen brightness and resolution compared with the existing standard. Despite being the size of a coin at 1.3-inch, it achieves an ultra-high brightness of 10,000 nits and an ultra-high resolution of around 4,000 ppi, which is in the 4K class. In addition, its color expression accuracy is realized by meeting more than 97% of the DCI-P3 standard color area of the Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI). All these enable more lifelike virtual reality with industry-leading picture quality.https://tpucdn.com/img/iSaloUWLQnmQstGr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iSaloUWLQnmQstGr.jpg)
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Today, Lenovo launched the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 designed for professionals who need top-notch performance in a portable 14-inch chassis. Featuring a stunning 16:10 display, this mobile workstation is powered by AMD Ryzen PRO 8040 HS-Series processors. These processors are ultra-advanced and energy-efficient, making them perfect for use in thin and light mobile workstations. The AMD Ryzen PRO HS- Series processors also come with built-in Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, including an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for optimized performance in AI workflows.

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 is provided with independent software vendor (ISV) certifications and integrated AMD Radeon graphics, making it ideal for running applications like AutoCAD, Revit, and SOLIDWORKS with seamless performance. This mobile workstation is ideal for mobile power users, offering advanced ThinkShield security features and passes comprehensive MIL-SPEC testing for ultimate durability.https://tpucdn.com/img/SM9mMbFjvzvzS3N7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SM9mMbFjvzvzS3N7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1mLW05OZqISHJLHt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1mLW05OZqISHJLHt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hWAvMU23OwPfKqO4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hWAvMU23OwPfKqO4.jpg)
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TrendForce's latest report reveals a robust start to 2024 for OLED monitors, with shipments reaching approximately 200,000 units in the first quarter—marking a YoY growth of 121%. The momentum is expected to continue into the second quarter, which is set to see quarterly growth of 52% as new models hit the market, bringing the total for the first half to 500,000 units. With brands ramping up investments and panel makers launching new products alongside aggressive promotions, annual shipments are projected to soar to 1.34 million units, achieving an impressive 161% growth rate.

Samsung leads the market share in the first quarter with 36%, driven by strong sales of its 49-inch models which offer a significant cost-performance advantage—being only 20% more expensive than their LCD counterparts. Notably, Samsung's plan to introduce 27-inch and 31.5-inch models in Q2, which are expected to further boost its OLED shipments.https://tpucdn.com/img/esXSlUq4LTgH9eD4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/esXSlUq4LTgH9eD4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Cn3bDs2zOIJIAaN6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Cn3bDs2zOIJIAaN6.jpg)
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While some VPN providers want you to pay monthly or yearly fees, FastestVPN offers a lifetime subscription you can use forever with a one-time payment. Actually, their PRO plan with 800+ servers, support for 15 devices, and tons of other features is only available for a limited time, being discontinued later this year. But, you can get it for $39.99 (reg. $600) right now. Your PRO lifetime plan also includes a 1-year password manager from PassHulk. You can use this to securely store complex log-ins, credit card numbers, and bank accounts.

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According to ServeTheHome, Intel has decided to discontinue its high-performance computing (HPC) product line, Ponte Vecchio, and shift its focus towards developing its next-generation data center GPU, codenamed Falcon Shores. This decision comes as Intel aims to streamline its operations and concentrate its resources on the most promising and competitive offerings. The Ponte Vecchio GPU, released in January of 2023, was intended to be Intel's flagship product for the HPC market, competing against the likes of NVIDIA's H100 and AMD's Instinct MI series. However, despite its impressive specifications and features, Ponte Vecchio faced significant delays and challenges in its development and production cycle. Intel's decision to abandon Ponte Vecchio is pragmatic, recognizing the intense competition and rapidly evolving landscape of the data center GPU market.

By pivoting its attention to Falcon Shores, Intel aims to deliver a more competitive and cutting-edge solution that can effectively challenge the dominance of its rivals. Falcon Shores, slated for release in 2025, is expected to leverage Intel's latest process node and architectural innovations. Currently, Intel has Gaudi 2 and Gaudi 3 accelerators for AI. However, the HPC segment is left without a clear leader in the company's product offerings. Intel's Ponte Vecchio is powering Aurora exascale supercomputer, which is the latest submission to the TOP500 supercomputer lists. This is also coming after the Rialto Bridge cancellation (https://www.techpowerup.com/305589/intels-ponte-vecchio-hpc-gpu-successor-rialto-bridge-gets-the-axe), which was supposed to be an HPC-focused card. In the future, the company will focus only on the Falcon Shores accelerator, which will unify HPC and AI needs for high-precision FP64 and lower-precision FP16/INT8.https://tpucdn.com/img/dwdyOfZ9dTVpZk4W_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dwdyOfZ9dTVpZk4W.jpg)

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AeroCool today introduced the Viewport Mini, a pillarless Micro-ATX tower case, which features the latest design trend, of letting go of the front-left corner pillar for the front- and left panels to seamlessly blend, providing a better view of the hardware inside. The case comes in two variants based on color—black and white, both include a trio of 120 mm fans with ARGB lighting, preinstalled along the rear- and side exhausts. The case features a horizontally partitioned layout, with the glasshouse only covering the top compartment with the motherboard tray.

The AeroCool Viewport Mini seats Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX motherboards, with room for graphics cards up to 35.5 cm in length, and CPU coolers up to 16.5 cm in height. The case provides 4 expansion slots (so you can't have a >1 slot thick addon card on the 4th slot). Storage options include a 3.5-inch/2.5-inch drive cage that holds up to two drives. The ventilation system includes two 140/120 mm top exhausts, two 120 mm side exhausts, a 120 mm rear exhaust, and two additional 120 mm along the partition dividing the upper- and lower compartments. Front panel connectivity includes USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and 4-pole 3.5 mm headset jacks.The case meaasures 212 mm x 377.5 mm x 437 mm. The company didn't reveal pricing.https://tpucdn.com/img/2GHK7uodLQFFdFhb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2GHK7uodLQFFdFhb.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9N4tdHy33DHC9lKj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9N4tdHy33DHC9lKj.jpg)

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Even though they have the potential to nearly double your on-the-go productivity, portable monitors can get expensive. Those looking for a budget option might be interested in this 13.3-inch 2K IPS display that's only $152.99 (reg. $169.99). With mini HDMI and two USB-C ports, you can connect desktops, laptops, smartphones, or even gaming consoles at home, when traveling, or anywhere in between. Your purchase includes the power and data cables. For sound, connect headphones to the 3.5 mm AUX port or use the built-in speakers.

Use the gadget in copy, expansion, or second screen modes to mirror or extend your device's display. As for the screen itself, enjoy 2560x1600 resolution, a 60 Hz refresh rate, 8 ms response speed, and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. While these aren't the most impressive monitor specs on the market, they're great for someone who wants an affordable display for working, studying, or gaming.

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Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has successfully achieved storage capacities of over 30 TB with two next-generation large capacity recording technologies for hard disk drives (HDDs): Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) and Microwave Assisted Magnetic Recording (MAMR). The demonstration drives represent a major milestone in the advance toward commercial products based on each of these emerging recording formats.

HAMR, one of the two technologies that are driving forward next-generation high-capacity data recording, boosts magnetic recording capabilities by locally heating the disk with near-field light. Toshiba achieved 32 TB on 10 disks and adoption of Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) technology. Toshiba plans to start shipping test sample HDDs with HAMR technology in 2025.https://tpucdn.com/img/TZNEHORoazLdmyT7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TZNEHORoazLdmyT7.jpg)
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Chaos releases V-Ray 6 Benchmark, updating the free standalone application to help users quickly evaluate V-Ray rendering speeds and compare the capabilities of leading CPUs and GPUs. V-Ray 6 Benchmark adds new looping capabilities and GPU mode comparison, giving users even more control over their findings.

Since launching in 2017, V-Ray Benchmark has become a standard for new hardware testing, helping countless users and reviewers assess the rendering performance of laptops, workstations, graphics cards and more. By benchmarking against one of the most popular renderers in the world, professionals can quickly gauge how hardware from NVIDIA, AMD, Intel and Apple handle common 3D assets like cities, characters and hard-surface models.

The free V-Ray 6 Benchmark app is available now (https://www.chaos.com/vray/benchmark).https://tpucdn.com/img/CHnotiYXPh2qhi7l_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CHnotiYXPh2qhi7l.jpg)
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Epic Games, the developer behind the battle royale game Fortnite, has been slapped with a hefty fine of €1.1 million for violating EU consumer laws and pressuring youngsters into making in-game purchases. This decision was made by the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) following an investigation into the company's practices. The ACM found that Epic Games had failed to provide clear information about the nature of its in-game purchases, particularly to children. This lack of transparency led to many young players making unintended purchases, which was a clear violation of EU consumer protection laws. The authority also noted that Epic Games' practices were designed to encourage children to make frequent purchases, which further deepens the issue. Netherlands' ACM claims that these were "dark patterns" which are prohibited in the EU. More specifically, these were "Get it now" or "Buy now" phrases that pushed youngsters into making choices. One fine is for illegal aggressive commercial practice that created fear of missing out (FOMO), which is calculated at €562,500. Another €562,500 is fined on countdown timers, which were used in the Item Shop for items that were still available even after the timer had reached zero. This totals €1.125 million.

In response to the fine, Epic Games has announced its intention to appeal the decision. This fine serves as a significant reminder to game developers of the importance of transparency and consumer protection in the gaming industry. As the popularity of online gaming continues to grow, companies must prioritize the well-being and financial security of their young players. The ACM's decision sends a strong message that such practices will not be tolerated and that companies must take responsibility for their actions. The fine is significant, and it will be interesting to see how Epic Games responds to the decision. In a statement for GameIndustry.biz, Epic Games has noted that "The findings in the ACM's decision contain significant factual errors about how Fortnite and the Item Shop operate. The ACM is mandating changes that would result in a poor experience for players. We will appeal this decision. While our appeal is pending, players in the Netherlands that are under the age of 18 will not be able to see or purchase items that are in the shop for less than 48 hours, beginning May 24, 2024."https://tpucdn.com/img/lHFIXS3oAgZAWz1w_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lHFIXS3oAgZAWz1w.jpg)

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AMD formally launched the Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F Socket AM5 desktop processors. These are variants based on the Ryzen 8000-series desktop APUs, but with their integrated graphics disabled. The 8700F may lack integrated graphics, but includes the Ryzen AI NPU, with up to 16 AI TOPS performance. The 8400F lacks an NPU. Much like the 8700G, the 8700F packs an 8-core/16-thread CPU based on the current "Zen 4" architecture, but with a 100 MHz lower maximum boost frequency of 5.00 GHz. The TDP is the same, at 65 W, and the retail package includes a Wraith Stealth cooler.

The Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core/12-thread processor, but much like the 8500G, it is based on the "Phoenix 2" silicon, which has two "Zen 4" cores that can achieve the maximum 4.70 GHz boost frequency for this chip, and four "Zen 4c" that boost lower. Both kinds of cores feature an identical IPC and ISA, and so AMD Chipset Software uses UEFI CPPC preferred cores software flags to prioritize workload to the "Zen 4" cores. AMD in its launch presentation claims that the 8700F should offer competitive gaming and productivity performance to an Intel Core i5-14400F, and that the 8400F should offer gaming performance in the league of an i5-13400F. The company is pricing the 8700F at $269, or $60 cheaper than the 8700G; while the 8400F is priced at $169, or $10 less than the 8500G.https://tpucdn.com/img/oL3DLvdOOAwbSc2E_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oL3DLvdOOAwbSc2E.jpg)

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The rollout of SiPearl's much-anticipated Rhea processor for European supercomputers has been pushed back by a year to 2025, but the delay comes with a silver lining - a significant upgrade in core count and potential performance. Originally slated to arrive in 2024 with 72 cores, the homegrown high-performance chip will now pack 80 cores when it eventually launches. This decisive move by SiPearl and its partners is a strategic choice to ensure the utmost quality and capabilities for the flagship European processor. The additional 12 months will allow the engineering teams to further refine the chip's architecture, carry out extensive testing, and optimize software stacks to take full advantage of Rhea's computing power. Now called the Rhea1, the chip is a crucial component of the European Processor Initiative's mission to develop domestic high-performance computing technologies and reduce reliance on foreign processors. Supercomputer-scale simulations spanning climate science, drug discovery, energy research and more all require astonishing amounts of raw compute grunt.

By scaling up to 80 cores based on the latest Arm Neoverse V1, Rhea1 aims to go toe-to-toe with the world's most powerful processors optimized for supercomputing workloads. The SiPearl wants to utilize TSCM's N6 manufacturing process. The CPU will have 256-bit DDR5 memory connections, 104 PCIe 5.0 lanes, and four stacks of HBM2E memory. The roadmap shift also provides more time for the expansive European supercomputing ecosystem to prepare robust software stacks tailored for the upgraded Rhea silicon. Ensuring a smooth deployment with existing models and enabling future breakthroughs are top priorities. While the delay is a setback for SiPearl's launch schedule, the substantial upgrade could pay significant dividends for Europe's ambitions to join the elite ranks of worldwide supercomputer power. All eyes will be on Rhea's delivery in 2025, mainly from Europe's governments, which are funding the project.https://tpucdn.com/img/rUQtd3U7rh2YcXN7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rUQtd3U7rh2YcXN7.jpg)

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AVerMedia Technologies, a leader in digital audiovisual solutions, today announced a firmware update for its well-received HDMI 2.1 USB Capture Card, Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1. The update gives users three new features - including 5.1 multi-channel audio pass-through and capture - fulfilling some highly wished-for upgrades of the capture card, making it even more powerful.

"We're constantly listening to our customers to ensure that we're bringing nothing but the best to the table," said Michael Kuo, President and CEO of AVerMedia. "Now, with the three added features, creators can take their content creation and gaming experience to greater heights."https://tpucdn.com/img/hBGk1tgYJDhJVYpv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hBGk1tgYJDhJVYpv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OPtqr8p4cTVmRFzx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OPtqr8p4cTVmRFzx.jpg)
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Patriot Memory, a renowned name in performance memory and storage solutions, has teamed up with MSI, an innovator in gaming hardware, to unleash the Viper Xtreme 5 RGB DDR5 MPOWER Series - an extreme-speed DDR5 memory kit crafted for gamers, overclockers, and power users. This cutting-edge collaboration between the two brands combines blistering data rates up to 8000MT/s with massive 32 GB (16 GB x2) or 48 GB (24 GB x2) capacities. The Viper Xtreme 5 RGB DDR5 MPOWER series unleashes a torrent of memory bandwidth, turbocharging gaming rigs, content creation workstations, and other high-intensity applications demanding extreme responsiveness and throughput.

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Intel XMP 3.0 certified for seamless plug-and-play overclocking on the latest Intel platforms, the Xtreme 5 RGB DDR5 MPOWER kit also integrates with MSI's user-friendly EZ Dashboard utility. This enables granular control over advanced timings and voltages to extract every last drop of performance.https://tpucdn.com/img/8XzHS06w2o7UBzYL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8XzHS06w2o7UBzYL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/eDARYJ1EIcOXJWvB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eDARYJ1EIcOXJWvB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/km9LamZ2jbL1jhzc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/km9LamZ2jbL1jhzc.jpg)
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Intel today released the latest version of the Arc GPU Graphics Drivers. Version 101.5518 beta comes with optimization for "Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut" and "Homeworld 3." The drivers also fix a couple of issues with this release. To begin with, lower than expected performance with "Dragon's Dogma 2" has been fixed on Arc A-series discrete GPUs. A bug that caused "Dead Space" to experience lower than expected performance on Core Ultra processors with Arc Graphics has been fixed. Grab the latest version of Intel Arc GPU Graphics Drivers from the link below.

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Formovie Technology, a leading player in the world of display technology, has announced the launch of Xming Episode One, its latest 1080p resolution projector with Google TV and Native Netflix support. As an independent brand of Formovie Technology, Xming offers quality LCD projectors with features such as auto keystone correction and autofocus included at an incredible price point.

Episode One seeks to be the top pick for Google TV users. It comes with native Netflix support and is available at an affordable price point of $/€299 at Formovie's website. This projector is unique for its Google TV and Native Netflix features, which make streaming easy and seamless without any additional devices. Its Google TV certification and integrated Google Assistant makes it versatile and convenient for everyday use.https://tpucdn.com/img/XAf4zkEI03ZhgMEm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XAf4zkEI03ZhgMEm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QGIu1gbyNKz8Jz6x_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QGIu1gbyNKz8Jz6x.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2qMVLmx5gDip9dpl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2qMVLmx5gDip9dpl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1cY7ajh6IV5jCo7y_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1cY7ajh6IV5jCo7y.jpg)
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We've had our eye on the ASUS ROG Ally X (https://www.techpowerup.com/322298/asus-readies-rog-ally-x-with-larger-storage-and-battery-fixed-microsd-slot) since last week. The Ally X started its life on the rumor mill as a design revision (https://www.techpowerup.com/322140/asus-to-revise-rog-ally-design-to-fix-microsd-card-heat-deaths) of the ROG Ally that corrects the location of its microSD slot away from a heat vent, before we learned that it's a whole new product (https://www.techpowerup.com/322298/asus-readies-rog-ally-x-with-larger-storage-and-battery-fixed-microsd-slot) positioned above the ROG Ally, which not just fixes the microSD slot, but also comes with a larger battery, and support for M.2-2280 NVMe SSDs to unlock the widest selection of aftermarket SSDs among any handheld console.

Mystery Lupin a source with ASUS leaks, suggests that the ASUS ROG Ally X could be priced at $799, which would be a $100 premium over the top-spec ROG Ally Extreme. For this premium, ASUS is dropping in a battery that's rumored to have a 40% higher capacity than the one the original ROG Ally Extreme comes with; and the sheer convenience of an M.2-2280 drive bay that has a 1 TB SSD. It's also rumored that ASUS may step up the memory size. The other hardware specs are unchanged—the processor is still an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, the display is still that 7-inch 48-120 Hz VRR with 1080p resolution; and with an identical controller layout. ASUS is expected to launch the ROG Ally X on June 2.https://tpucdn.com/img/IJFtqZES6Qo8TEqZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IJFtqZES6Qo8TEqZ.jpg)

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