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Western Digital stealthily introduced a spacious 8 TB variant of its performance WD Black SN850X M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD. The drive debuted in 2022 and had topped off at 4 TB. The new 8 TB variant is priced at $849 for the bare drive (without heatsink, model number WDS800T2X0E), and $899 with the PS5-friendly heatsink (model: WDS800T2XHE). The drive combines an in-house controller by Western Digital, with KIOXIA-sourced 3D TLC NAND flash. We're not sure if it's using the same 112-layer BiCS5 that the 4 TB variant does.

Western Digital claims performance figures of up to 7200 MB/s sequential reads, up to 6600 MB/s sequential writes, and up to 1.2 million IOPS 4K random reads/writes. The read speed is a touch lesser than the 7300 MB/s max sequential reads of the 4 TB variant. The write endurance of the 8 TB variant is rated at an impressive 4,800 TBW. Built in the M.2-2280 form-factor the drive takes advantage of the PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface. Western Digital is backing these drives with 5-year warranties.[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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OPENEDGES Technology, Inc the leading provider of memory subsystem IP, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, The Six Semiconductor Inc (TSS), has successfully brought-up and validated its HBM3 testchip in 7 nm process technology. The IP validation testchip and the HBM3 PHY were brought up within the first month to 6.4 Gbps, and further tuning has resulted in successful operation of the HBM3 memory subsystem overclocked to 7.2 Gbps.

To date, there are only a handful of IP vendors that have taped out and demonstrated HBM3 memory subsystems, as test shuttle and HBM3 DRAM die stack sample availability are both highly limited. OPENEDGES is thrilled to be amongst one of the few companies to have demonstrated an HBM3 memory subsystem in silicon.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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NVIDIA today released the latest version of its GeForce software. Version 560.70 WHQL comes Game Ready for Dungeonborne, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, and Stormgate. Besides performance optimization, the driver enables support for DLSS 3 Frame Generation and Reflex for the three games. The drivers add G-SYNC compatibility for 14 new monitor models. The driver also adds support for CUDA 12.6. This release doesn't fix any gaming related bugs but addresses a few with popular content creation apps.

A bug that causes NVENC to ignore quality and bitrate settings for 10-bit encoding, has been fixed. Scaling 10-bit HEVC or AV1 content down below 50% in viewport shows display corruption, which has been fixed. A bug that causes Unity Engine to throw up artifacts when rendering overlapped geometry on an anti-aliased framebuffer, has been fixed. Visual corruption noticed in Source and Program Monitor Previews of Adobe Premiere has been fixed.

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Skullcandy announced the all-new Dime Evo, the ultimate audio sidekick, featuring big sound, all the must-have features, and a unique slide-out case with a built-in clip for unparalleled portability. The new earbuds will begin selling July 16 for $49.99 MSRP on Skullcandy.com and at select retailers.

"We're excited to introduce our new everyday carry earbuds that you'll never want to leave home without. The case easily clips to backpacks, key rings, or pants to keep your music or media close at hand," shared Justin Regan, VP of Marketing at Skullcandy. "Packed with easy-to-use features and on-the-go convenience, Dime Evo earbuds are primed for any situation—just 'Clip it and Rip it'"[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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Lattice Semiconductor, the low power programmable leader, today announced the addition of new, logic-optimized Lattice Certus -NX FPGA devices to its leadership small FPGA portfolio. The new offering includes two new capacity points, the Certus -NX-28 and Certus -NX-09, and multiple package options that offer class-leading power efficiency, small size, and reliability with flexible migration options. These devices are designed to accelerate a broad range of Communications, Computing, Industrial, and Automotive applications.

"Lattice is committed to delivering continued innovation in small, low power FPGAs to empower our customers with optimized solutions for space-constrained applications ranging from sensor interfacing to co-processing to low power AI," said Dan Mansur, Corporate Vice President, Product Marketing, Lattice Semiconductor. "We're excited to expand our Nexus-based small FPGA offerings by adding more migratable logic and package options including 0.8 mm pitch, ideal for Industrial applications."[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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AMD today released the latest version of AMD Software Adrenalin drivers for its graphics cards and integrated graphics. Version 24.7.1 WHQL comes with optimization for "Zenless Zone Zero" and "Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess." The drivers add HYPR-Tune support for "Gray Zone Warfare," "Lords of the Fallen," "RoboCop: Rogue City," and "Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name." The drivers also add Radeon Anti-Lag 2 support for "Dota 2."

Among the issues fixed with this release include stutter noticed with Anti-Lag and FSR 3; stutter when playing Fortnite with DirectX 12 renderer, a texture corruption noticed when playing TEKKEN 8 with ray tracing or upscale enabled; display corruption noticed when playing Dying Light: Stay Human with Radeon Boost enabled, crash or corruption noticed with Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy with ray tracing enabled; VSR or display color enhancements being disabled after driver update; inability to change display pixel format with certain language settings; black corruption being observed on scaled 3D models while using Origin or OriginPro; and a black display corruption noticed when seeking with PotPlayer.

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Chinese tech company GMKtec is preparing to unveil a new Mini-PC powered by an AMD Ryzen processor, featuring an enhanced cooling system. The company's product lineup already includes a variety of AMD and Intel-based compact computers, with their K-series representing their most powerful offerings. Now, GMKtec teased a new addition to their lineup on Weibo, China's popular social media platform. The upcoming model will support a 70 W TDP and is likely to feature the Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, based on the "R9" mentioned in the post title. This distinction is important as the next-generation processors (Strix Point) use "Ryzen AI 9" branding.

A standout feature of this upcoming model is its vapor chamber cooling system, which is uncommon in the Mini-PC market. However, GMKtec hasn't mentioned the use of a secondary fan or other cooling features, which some competitors employ. The new Mini-PC will include an OCuLink connector for external device compatibility, including graphics cards. Other features include dual 2.5GbE networking, USB ports, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. While full specifications are yet to be disclosed, more details are expected to be revealed in the near future. [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] has not announced a specific release date or price for this new Mini-PC.[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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It's time for a sweet treat - the GeForce NOW Summer Sale offers high-performance cloud gaming at half off for a limited time.And starting today, gamers can directly access supported PC games on GeForce NOW via Xbox.com game pages, enabling them to get into their favorite Xbox PC games even faster. It all comes with nine new games joining the cloud this week.

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Take advantage of a special new discount - one-month and six-month GeForce NOW Priority or Ultimate memberships are now 50% off until Aug. 18. It's perfect for members wanting to level up their gaming experience or those looking to try GeForce NOW for the first time to access and stream an ever-growing library of over 1,900 games with top-notch performance. Priority members enjoy more benefits over free users, including faster access to gaming servers and gaming sessions of up to six hours. They can also stream beautifully ray-traced graphics across multiple devices with RTX ON for the most immersive experience in supported games.[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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Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation, and Performance Designed Products LLC (PDP) today announced the launch of the Victrix Pro BFG Wireless Controller: TEKKEN 8 - Rage Art and TEKKEN 8 Victrix Tournament Backpack. The controller is available at [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] and Amazon for $199.99 MSRP. The backpack is also available from the PDP website and Amazon for $129.99 MSRP.

In addition, PDP kicked-off pre-orders today for the eagerly anticipated TEKKEN 8 Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Sticks. This exclusive, limited-edition fight stick line includes six different TEKKEN designs: Jin, Kazuya, King, Law, Lili, and Xiaoyu, each in their own colorway. The TEKKEN 8 Fight Sticks are available for $499.99 MSRP and only from [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...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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It's a thrilling moment for all of us at Razer as we unveil a special tribute to one of the fighting game community and Street Fighter 6's most revered characters, the legend, Akuma. The Razer Kitsune Fighter's Edition: Akuma is set to ignite the spirit of competition with its unique design and top-tier functionality, making its debut exclusively at EVO Las Vegas 2024.

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The Razer Kitsune Fighter's Edition: Akuma not only embodies the ferocity and mystique of Akuma but also elevates the gaming experience with its exceptional design details. This limited-edition Razer Kitsune features a fully dye-sublimated aluminium top plate showcasing Akuma in all his fearsome glory, set against a backdrop that captures the essence of his power and intensity. All this, packaged in a unique collectable box wrapped in synthetic leather. Limited to just 1000 units globally, this true collector's item is as exclusive as it is powerful, with a limited number of units making their premiere at EVO Las Vegas for sale exclusively from the Razer booth.[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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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today released Armoury Crate Special Edition 1.5 (ACSE 1.5)—a brand-new major update to this software—to coincide with the launch of the ROG Ally X gaming handheld. Featuring a massive 80 Wh battery, upgraded joysticks and face buttons, and redesigned handgrips, the ROG Ally X is an improvement in every way on the original ROG Ally.

ACSE is the control software behind the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X, and provides a centralized hub for game storage, access, and settings customization for gamers to play all of their games, no matter the launcher. ACSE 1.5 introduces a more console-like and easy-to-navigate UI, with more customization for how game titles are displayed and arranged, and revamped carousel and list views. Taken together, ACSE has seen a huge usability increase since its initial launch just over a year ago.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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The MO-RA IV series is the perfect choice for anyone seeking maximum cooling performance and excellent build quality. These monster radiators are fully modular and versatilely expandable, ideal for overclocked gaming computers, workstations or servers that are in use around the clock. WATERCOOL has optimized the fin geometry to increase performance across the entire speed range. The German manufacturer has now opted for so-called corrugated fins, which are designed to provide more power.

In addition, the pre-chamber has been optimized. WATERCOOL has raised the pre-chamber to ensure better pressure distribution. The solid brass connection terminal is now soldered to the tube geometry. This ensures greater mechanical stability and a maximum pressure of up to 5 bar. All MO-RA IV units are thoroughly pressure tested before despatch.[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...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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The debate will rage on about the benefits of cloud storage over an old reliable hard drive, but let's not forget: You don't have to choose. Each has their benefits, and now you can have the best of both with a cloud and hard drive storage bundle that gives users a total of 2 TB of secure space for $109.99.

The physical part of this plan is an Ultra Slim USB 3.0 External Hard Drive. The design is a huge upgrade from the boxy hard drives of the past: At less than 5 inches long, it can go anywhere your main device does. It's capable of holding a full TB of data, which can include an entire family's worth of photos and documents. It can read data at 120 Mbps and write at 104 Mbps, which makes it easy to transfer files in bulk. Its standard connection port is a Micro-B to USB-A, and it can hook up to even the most modern laptops, tablets or smart TVs with an adapter. (Some formatting may be required for Macs.)

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G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world's leading brand of performance overclock memory and PC components, is excited to announce the Trident Z5 Royal Neo series DDR5 memory, designed for AMD AM5 platforms. Trident Z5 Royal Neo memory comes with AMD EXPO (Extended Profiles for Overclocking) technology, and will be available up to DDR5-8000 CL38-48-48-127 extreme speed memory specification in 32 GB (2x16GB) and 48 GB (2x24GB) kit capacities. With a mirrored finish in gold or silver, this new memory series is the ideal DDR5 memory solution for enthusiasts and overclockers to build a stylish, high-performance AMD PC system.

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