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A pre-launch unboxing the [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] graphics card model has been shared and documented online—courtesy of a video uploaded to social media over the past weekend. Artline, a computer hardware retailer based in Ukraine, seems to have at least one model in their possession—similarly, stock (from other brands) has been distributed across supply networks to locations [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...].

AMD and its retail partners are [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] over proposed launch pricing strategies—the first wave of RDNA 4-equipped products appear to be ready for launch, but debates over "excessive wholesale costs" could delay matters. VideoCardz has reached out to its contacts across distribution and insider networks—they believe that an official AMD announcement could be delivered at some point this week. Team Red representatives recently teased a forthcoming [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...], but chose to not divulge a specific start date.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]

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Noted technology tipster, Kepler L2, believes that the Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) engineering team has finalized the design of a PlayStation 6 (PS6) system-on-chip (SoC)—insider information was shared on the NeoGAF forum (a popular computer game discussion board) late last week. It would be natural to assume that Sony's gaming division is deep into the process of developing a follow-up to its PlayStation 5 home console, but Kepler L2's fresh revelation points to surprisingly advanced progress. Insider sources point to the PS6's chip design being: "complete and in pre-silicon validation already, with A0 tapeout scheduled for late this year."

Industry experts have analyzed PlayStation development cycles of days past—history has demonstrated a pattern of the A0 tapeout phase reaching completion around two years before the rollout of finalized products at retail. Kepler L2 reckons that this pattern will be repeated—indicating a possible launch of PlayStation by 2027. The rumored PS6 chipset has been linked to AMD's "gfx13" target—everyone's favorite Team Red tipster posits that Sony engineers are working with a "fork" of this next-gen "[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]" graphics technology. The rumor mill has generated additional PS6 SoC-related internet chatter—last Friday, [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] a possible adoption of Team Red's X3 V-cache technology.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]

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According to a recent, global Recon Analytics survey commissioned by Seagate Technology, business leaders from across 15 industry sectors and 10 countries expect that adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) applications will generate unprecedented volumes of data, driving a boom in demand for data storage, in particular cloud-based storage. With hard drives delivering scalability relative to terabyte-per-dollar cost efficiencies, cloud service providers rely on hard drives to store mass quantities of data.

Recently, analyst firm IDC estimated that 89% of data stored by leading cloud service providers is stored on hard drives. Now, according to this Recon Analytics study, nearly two-thirds of respondents (61%) from companies that use cloud as their leading storage medium expect their cloud-based storage to grow by more than 100% over the next 3 years. "The survey results generally point to a coming surge in demand for data storage, with hard drives emerging as the clear winner," remarked Roger Entner, founder and lead analyst of Recon Analytics. "When you consider that the business leaders we surveyed intend to store more and more of this AI-driven data in the cloud, it appears that cloud services are well-positioned to ride a second growth wave."[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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C.C. Wei, TSMC CEO and Chairman, has shared his latest views regarding his company's North American manufacturing center—Reuters cornered him for comment during a mid-week appearance at a National Taiwan University-held event. The Taiwanese government has recently lowered its "[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]"—following much (reported) deliberation over "legal restrictions on transferring leading-edge process technology overseas." This relaxation of rules has TSMC considering a new set of investments for operations outside of Taiwan—with an expansion into advanced node process manufacturing. Currently, 2 nm (N2) is a home turf-speciality—industry experts estimate an expenditure of $28-30 (USD) billion to bring this production technology over to the States. TSMC's CEO has described additional challenges—on top of (and impacting) finances—local bureaucracy is a big one.

Wei stated: "every step requires a permit, and after the permit is approved, it takes at least twice as long as in Taiwan." According Reuters, he reckons that it would be difficult for their North American sites to access the latest technologies ahead of teams in Taiwan. He detailed his company's recruitment of several experts—tasked with talking to local government; about regulatory issues. This was not a cheap undertaking: "we ended up establishing 18,000 rules, which cost us $35 million." TSMC's Arizona production hub will (eventually) consist of three large factories—despite long-term teething problems, Fab 21 is reported to be churning out the [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] for a very important client: Apple. Wei expressed positives views when asked about the USA site's prospects—during an earnings conference (Jan 16)—he believes that it will eventually produce the "same quality of chips as in Taiwan," through a "smooth ramp-up process."[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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NVIDIA has released urgent security patches addressing eight vulnerabilities in its GPU drivers and virtual GPU software that affect both Windows and Linux systems. The January 16 update targets multiple security flaws that could enable attackers with local access to execute malicious code, steal data, or crash affected systems. Two high-severity vulnerabilities stand out among the patches. The first (CVE-2024-0150) involves a buffer overflow in the GPU display driver that could lead to system compromise through data tampering and information disclosure. The second critical issue (CVE-2024-0146) affects the virtual GPU Manager, where a compromised guest system could trigger memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution and system takeover. For Windows systems, users must update to version 553.62 (R550 branch) or 539.19 (R535 branch). Linux users need to install version 550.144.03 or 535.230.02, depending on their driver branch.

The updates cover NVIDIA's RTX, Quadro, NVS, and Tesla product lines. Enterprise environments using NVIDIA's virtualization technology face additional risks. One vulnerability (CVE-2024-53881) allows guest systems to launch interrupt storms against host machines, potentially causing system-wide outages. To patch these security holes, virtual GPU software users must update to version 17.5 (550.144.02) or 16.9 (535.230.02). The vulnerabilities specifically target systems where attackers have local access, which means remote exploitation is unlikely. However, in virtualized environments where multiple users share GPU resources, these flaws pose a significant security risk. System administrators can download the security updates from NVIDIA's Driver Downloads page, while enterprise vGPU customers should obtain patches through the NVIDIA Licensing Portal. NVIDIA recommends immediate installation of these updates across all affected systems.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]

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Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announced the launch of [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...], bringing the remastered version of the timeless action RPG to current generation consoles and PC. The title enhances a memorable entry in the Tales of series, letting players experience this classic with stunning visuals and new features. TALES OF GRACES f REMASTERED also adds more than 80 DLC packs and items released for the original, now included in the base game. The title is available now in Standard and Deluxe Editions for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...].

TALES OF GRACES f REMASTERED is a remastered version of TALES OF GRACES f that released in 2010. Players will follow the adventures of Asbel and his friends as they embark on a world-spanning quest filled with unforgettable characters, shocking revelations, and unique companions brought together through promises made across time. Set in the lush and vibrant planet of Ephinea, players embark on a journey of intrigue across a world ruled by three great nations, each with the power of Eleth.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] has quietly added [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]-based models to its Newegg brand store—signalling the brand's arrival on North American's e-tail landscape. TechPowerUp first picked up on this new manufacturer's existence during Team Blue's [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] of Arc B-series "Battlemage" graphics cards—soon followed up with an [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]; adding "PCI vendor detection for ONIX." The emerging Chinese manufacturer's [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] and [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] models are currently "out of stock" on the Newegg store, but compelling pricing ($10 above Intel's baseline MSRP) has [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...].

It is not clear whether initial supplies of the two ONIX cards were snapped up quickly, but Newegg states on both listings: "this product is temporarily out of stock because of high demand, we will replenish it as soon as possible." Currently, the Arc B580 Odyssey OC 12 GB (black) model is priced at $259.99, while its Lumi OC (white) sibling goes for $269.99—note: Newegg demands a $9.99 fee for shipping. VideoCardz reckons that ONIX is competing closely with Sparkle—a veteran Intel GPU board partner—and charging less than GUNNIR for equivalent specs/fittings. ONIX's official website features a product page for an [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]—not listed by Newegg, but we expect it to turn up soon. Intel and its AIBs declared [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]'s retail availability [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...].[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]

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TechPowerUp and Chieftec brought our readers in the EU the Winter 2024 Mega Giveaway. Up for grabs were a Chieftec Iceberg 360 RGB AIO liquid CPU cooler; a Chieftec Iceberg 360 Black AIO liquid CPU cooler; a Chieftec APEX E-ATX mid-tower case, a Chieftec M2 Micro-ATX tower case; a Chieftec PowerPlay 1200 W power supply; and a Chieftec Atmos 850 W power supply—a comprehensive list of prizes spanning the company's cases, power supplies, and cooling products. The Giveaway closed recently, and we have our winners!

• Parham from France—wins a Chieftec Iceberg 360 AIO CLC-360-RGB cooler
• Arne from Germany—wins a Chieftec Iceberg 360 AIO CLC-360-BLK cooler
• Kristijan from Croatia—wins a Chieftec Apex Case GA-01B-TG-OP case
• Andreas from Denmark—wins a Chieftec M2 Case GM-02B-OP Micro-ATX case
• Pepe from Spain—wins a Chieftec PowerPlay PSU GPU-1200FC power supply, and
• MonteCristo from Greece—wins a Chieftec Atmos PSU CPX-850FC power supply

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Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and Hi-fi audio products, proudly presents our lineup of Intel B860 Series motherboards in the ULTRA, CVN GAMING FROZEN, and BATTLE-AX models.

The Intel B860 chipset is aimed at the mid-range level price segment for the Intel Core Ultra 200 series desktop processors. The COLORFUL B860 motherboards features DDR5 memory support, support for up to PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, high-speed 40 Gbps USB4 ports, fast Wi-Fi 7 wireless networking, and more.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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Cooler Master, a global leader in PC components, has released the SickleFlow Edge 120 ARGB 3-Pack Fan Kit and the SickleFlow Edge White 120 ARGB 3-Pack Fan Kit. The SickleFlow Edge 120 represents the pinnacle of Cooler Master's air-cooling technology and is now made available in a highly convenient 3-pack variant in both black and white colorways, allowing for easy cooling expansion.

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This release of the SickleFlow Edge 120 features all the same great performance specs of the original release, now with a few updates. The fan blade design has been further enhanced to provide higher fan speeds, air pressure, and airflow while maintaining low noise levels. Further improvements have been made to the loop dynamic bearing system to provide additional noise reduction. The fan's frame has been redesigned to reflect a more cohesive aesthetic, and an A1 mini-LED controller has been included with the fans to allow for the ultimate in fan control and customization.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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Patriot proudly announces the launch of the PDP31, a portable PSSD designed specifically for the mobile lifestyle. Supporting the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard, the PDP31 boasts a high-speed transfer rate of up to 10 Gbps, with exceptional sequential read and write speeds of up to 1000 MB/s, making it the ideal choice for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike.

To ensure ample storage for all your important files, the PDP31 is available in capacities ranging from 120 GB to 2 TB, making it perfect for storing everything from creative video projects to large work files. It also features a versatile USB Type-C interface for easy connection to desktops, MacBooks, Windows laptops, tablets, and smartphones.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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Cooler Master, a leading provider of PC components, gaming peripherals, and tech lifestyle solutions, today announced the launch of the Hyper 612 APEX, an all-new CPU air cooler engineered for users who demand top-tier cooling in a streamlined form factor. The Hyper 612 APEX features in-house designed superconductive composite heat pipes and a powerful Mobius 120P fan, delivering superior cooling while remaining 30% smaller than its predecessor. This reduction in size ensures compatibility with large memory modules, making it easier to install without sacrificing performance. Ideal for gamers, content creators, and overclockers, the Hyper 612 APEX balances high performance and aesthetics.

"The Hyper 612 APEX is designed to meet the needs of users who want efficient cooling without the bulk," said Jimmy Sha, Cooler Master CEO. "With our advanced heat pipe technology and compact design, this cooler delivers high-performance results while staying user-friendly for a wide range of builds."[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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Razer, the world's leading lifestyle brand for gamers, partners with Sanrio, the global lifestyle brand and home to Kuromi, the cheeky but charming mischievous character beloved around the world. Marking two decades of encouraging personal expression and individuality, Kuromi celebrates her 20th anniversary in 2025! Following immense fan enthusiasm and a successful teaser in China, Razer and Sanrio have collaborated to launch this collection globally. Crafted for Kuromies (Kuromi's fans) and those who enjoy causing a bit of trouble wherever they go, this collection combines Kuromi's rebellious charm with Razer's renowned high-performance peripherals, all in Kuromi's iconic black and lilac color scheme.

Celebrating Kuromi's unique charm and rising popularity, the Razer | Kuromi collection allows fans to Kuromify the world while stylishly expressing their individuality with high-performance gaming gear adorned with cheeky personality.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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Cooler Master, a leading provider of PC components, gaming peripherals, and tech lifestyle solutions, today announced the MasterLiquid 360 Atmos Stealth, a brand-new, all-black, non-LED version of the high power MasterLiquid 360 Atmos AIO cooler. The Atmos series is known for its signature engineering seen in features such as the dual chamber design and customizable pump top cover. Now all those features come packaged in a sleek and stealthy aesthetic.

Features

• Refined dual chamber design: Our signature dual chamber pump has been refined for enhanced cooling synergy.
• Customizable pump top cover: Removable pump top cover, customizable with your own 3D-printed designs.
• Eco-friendly pump cover: The entire pump cover is manufactured with eco-friendly recycled plastics, putting our environment first.
• Mobius 120 black fans: Pre-installed Mobius 120 mm, 2400 rpm fans further improve cooling performance and simplify user installation.
• Daisy-chaining fan connections: Reduces the number of cables needed, leading to a cleaner and more organized system.
• Updated CPU compatibility: The Atmos Stealth is compatible with all of the latest AMD and Intel CPUs.

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