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Researchers from Università di Bologna and CINECA, the largest supercomputing center in Italy, have been playing with the concept of developing a RISC-V supercomputer. The team has laid the grounds for the first-ever implementation that demonstrates the capability of the relatively novel ISA to run high-performance computing. To create a supercomputer, you need pieces of hardware that seem like lego building blocks. Those are called clusters, made from a motherboard, processor, memory, and storage. Italian researchers decided to try and use something different than Intel/AMD solution to the problem and use a processor based on RISC-V ISA. Using SiFive's Freedom U740 SoC as the base, researchers named their RISC-V cluster "Monte Cimone."<br />
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Monte Cimone features four dual-board servers, each in a 1U form factor. Each board has a SiFive's Freedom U740 SoC with four U74 cores running up to 1.4 GHz and one S7 management core. In total, eight nodes combine for a total of 32 RISC-V cores. Paired with 16GB of 64-bit DDR4 memory operating at 1866s MT/s, PCIe Gen 3 x8 bus running at 7.8 GB/s, one gigabit Ethernet port, USB 3.2 Gen 1 interfaces, the system is powered by two 250 Watt PSUs to support future expansion and addition of accelerator cards.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ntq4GMx9HHuzFlUq.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1024" data-height="936" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/ntq4GMx9HHuzFlUq_thm.jpg" width="142" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295813/researchers-use-sifives-risc-v-soc-to-build-a-supercomputer">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Sony Electronics Debuts Two New Premium Music Players, Starting at US$1,399.99
Sony Electronics Inc. today introduced two new premium music players, the NW-WM1ZM2 and NW-WM1AM2, raising the bar to new heights in high-resolution audio listening, to satisfy the most demanding audiophiles. Designed to immerse the listener in sublime, nuanced sound, the NW-WM1ZM2 has been fine-tuned from years of audio mastery and crafted from the very best materials. This new addition sets a new benchmark for Sony's award-winning signature series, offering an exquisite listening experience in an ultra-premium design.<br />
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The NW-WM1AM2 allows music lovers to completely lose themselves in high-quality audio with a richer, smoother and more expansive sound field compared to its predecessor. Both music players let the user download and stream from endless catalogues of music with Wi-Fi compatibility, taking the listening enjoyment to the next level.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dncoB2plVT47RX3o.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="685" data-height="685" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/dncoB2plVT47RX3o_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vtux9SfKAZmn1ZYl.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="655" data-height="655" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/vtux9SfKAZmn1ZYl_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295811/sony-electronics-debuts-two-new-premium-music-players-starting-at-ususd-1-399-99">Read full story</a></div>
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Intel 4 Process Node Detailed, Doubling Density with 20% Higher Performance
Intel's semiconductors nodes have been quite controversial with the arrival of the 10 nm design. Years in the making, the node got delayed multiple times, and only recently did the general public get the first 10 nm chips. Today, at IEEE's annual VLSI Symposium, we get more details about Intel's upcoming nodes, called Intel 4. Previously referred to as a 7 nm process, Intel 4 is the company's first node to use EUV lithography accompanied by various technologies. The first thing when a new process node is discussed is density. Compared to Intel 7, Intel 4 will double the transistor count for the same area and enable 20% higher performing transistors.<br />
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Looking at individual transistor size, the new Intel 4 node represents a very tiny piece of silicon that is even smaller than its predecessor. With a Fin Pitch of 30 nm, Contact Gate Poly Pitch of 50 nm between gates, and Minimum Metal Pitch (M0) of 50 nm, the Intel 4 transistor is significantly smaller compared to the Intel 7 cell, listed in the table below. For scaling, Intel 4 provides double the number of transistors in the same area compared to Intel 7. However, this reasoning is applied only to logic. For SRAM, the new PDK provides 0.77 area reduction, meaning that the same SoC built on Intel 7 will not be half the size of Intel 4, as SRAM plays a significant role in chip design. The Intel 7 HP library can put 80 million transistors on a square millimeter, while Intel 4 HP is capable of 160 million transistors per square millimeter.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UYU6YTqLhbErMt23.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1245" data-height="552" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/UYU6YTqLhbErMt23_thm.jpg" width="293" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YDTNuiDCjOsHOjOE.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1466" data-height="824" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/YDTNuiDCjOsHOjOE_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295809/intel-4-process-node-detailed-doubling-density-with-20-higher-performance">Read full story</a></div>
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AMD Said to Become TSMC's Third Largest Customer in 2023
Based on a report in the Taiwanese media, AMD is quickly becoming a key customer for TSMC and is expected to become its third largest customer in 2023. This is partially due to new orders that AMD has placed with TSMC for its 5 nm node. AMD is said to become TSMC's single largest customer for its 5 nm node in 2023, although it's not clear from the report how large of a share of the 5 nm node AMD will have.<br />
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The additional orders are said to be related to AMD's Zen 4 based processors, as well as its upcoming RNDA 3 based GPUs. AMD is expected to be reaching a production volume of some 20,000 wafers in the fourth quarter of 2022, although there's no mention of what's expected in 2023. Considering most of AMD's products for the next year or two will all be based on TSMC's 5 nm node, this shouldn't come as a huge surprise though, as AMD has a wide range of new CPU and GPU products coming.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OsazVZ5L5nWxW5xc.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/OsazVZ5L5nWxW5xc_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) Alphacool Unveils Apex 17 W/mK Thermal Paste
Alphacool introduces the new Apex thermal paste. With a thermal conductivity of 17 W/mK, it enters the circle of the most powerful thermal pastes on the market. The main objective during development was, of course, to increase the thermal conductivity. However, points such as viscosity and durability should not be ignored. Alphacool was able to optimize the viscosity so that the Apex thermal paste is particularly suitable for high contact pressures and is still easy to process. The main ingredient of Apex Thermal Grease is a nano-powder with a very low thermal impedance. This makes it possible for electronic components to be cooled efficiently, thus extending their durability and improving their reliability.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/E81ZWLN2MMkU6fuC.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1491" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/E81ZWLN2MMkU6fuC_thm.jpg" width="194" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/71Y07UIhZcan41Zp.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1045" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/71Y07UIhZcan41Zp_thm.jpg" width="136" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/An6qxN4jpPqiYJpk.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1500" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/An6qxN4jpPqiYJpk_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295807/alphacool-unveils-apex-17-w-mk-thermal-paste">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Riot Games Added to Xbox Game Pass on PC & Mobile
The Riot Games and Xbox communities are coming together to bring amazing content for Game Pass members. Today, Riot Games and Xbox announced that Riot's biggest titles are coming to Game Pass this winter. We're bringing together two of the biggest communities in gaming onto one platform. In a first for Game Pass, the partnership extends beyond Riot's PC games to include Riot's mobile-only and mobile-accessible titles.<br />
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We've always respected Xbox's relentless push to drive gaming forward, and we're proud to add our games to the Xbox catalog through Game Pass. We're also thrilled to welcome Xbox players into Riot's ecosystem of diverse and passionate gamers across the world. In the coming months, we'll share more about the partnership and how members can access the Game Pass content.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vu2a9NPhNDarmcGe.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1200" data-height="675" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/vu2a9NPhNDarmcGe_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295804/riot-games-added-to-xbox-game-pass-on-pc-mobile">Read full story</a></div>
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 & GeForce RTX 4000 Series Delayed
The upcoming NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has recently seen it's launch date slip from June 15th after NVIDIA allegedly struggled to secure the necessary components with a leaked embargo letter stating that the new date is still to be determined. The GTX 1630 Go To Market Kit has already been provided to board partners as of May 31st with custom cards already in production and final validation with the packaging designs also confirmed. These delays come alongside slips to the RTX 4000 series launch timeline which has seen card availability dates slip by one month for the RTX 4090, 4080, and 4070 with the RTX 4090 now expected to be available in September 2022 with the other two cards launching in the subsequent months. The new target launch dates are not currently certain with the possibility for further delays or revisions.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/23Wd54RmK3Jdao2u.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1502" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/23Wd54RmK3Jdao2u_thm.jpg" width="203" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) AMD Fidelity FX Super Resolution 2.0 Coming to 5 New Games
May 12, 2022, was a big day for AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) -- DEATHLOOP was the first game to be updated with FSR 2.0, and we were thrilled to see the incredible response to the next generation of our open-source upscaling technology. Now we are extremely excited to tell you that two more games have been updated to add support for FSR 2.0, Farming Simulator 22 by GIANTS Software and God of War by Santa Monica Studio and PlayStation Studios.<br />
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FSR 2.0 is the next-level AMD temporal upscaling technology designed to deliver similar or better than native image quality and boost framerates in supported games across a wide range of products and platforms. Along with the two new FSR 2.0 game updates above, five more games have now joined the list of upcoming FSR 2.0 titles - Abyss World, Hitman 3, Rescue Party: Live!, Super People, and The Callisto Protocol. In addition, more games have been updated to support FSR 1.0.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kCxLn91MnNIkxFjx.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1707" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/kCxLn91MnNIkxFjx_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OlLnp4z5ihp0The7.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1707" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/OlLnp4z5ihp0The7_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FH6YmtGcvOvDpNWo.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="999" data-height="462" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/FH6YmtGcvOvDpNWo_thm.jpg" width="281" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/H4EISXtj2nyPYsXn.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="999" data-height="500" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/H4EISXtj2nyPYsXn_thm.jpg" width="260" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295801/amd-fidelity-fx-super-resolution-2-0-coming-to-5-new-games">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Turn 10 Studios Announces Forza Motorsport Coming in Spring 2023
Today, at the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, we went under the hood to share what we've been working on: The next generation of Forza Motorsport to immerse you in the spectacle of racing like you've never seen before. Captured in-game and running on Xbox Series X, we unveiled a brand-new trailer, which debuted alongside the first ever gameplay of Forza Motorsport, showcasing how Maple Valley - a beloved, fan-favorite track since the very first Motorsport game launched in 2005 - is being brought to life in stunning detail and beauty.<br />
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In addition to Maple Valley, our trailer introduced players to returning fan-favorite tracks Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Laguna Seca Raceway. We also revealed Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, a South African track making its Forza Motorsport debut, and the all-new Circuit Hakone set in Japan, an original, high-speed Grand Prix circuit built to showcase the technically advanced, state of the art immersion of the new Forza Motorsport.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gUFYOJWQL6ytkNiN.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1707" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/gUFYOJWQL6ytkNiN_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2LKTkgxrJ0uNjRTy.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1707" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/2LKTkgxrJ0uNjRTy_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BiLMQXzjZ49saFj0.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1707" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/BiLMQXzjZ49saFj0_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295800/turn-10-studios-announces-forza-motorsport-coming-in-spring-2023">Read full story</a></div>
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Blizzard Entertainment announced today that Diablo IV, the next generation installment in the genre-defining series, is debuting in 2023. Blizzard also announced that Diablo IV is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, alongside versions for Windows PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, with cross-play and cross-progression enabled for all platforms. Inside Sanctuary—a realm long embattled by the devastating wars between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells—decades have passed since the events of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, but the world remains plagued by a sinister, corrupting force. And now Lilith, the Daughter of Hatred, has been reborn in the mortal world and is determined to rule over Sanctuary once more.<br />
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Joining the battle alongside iconic classes Barbarian, Sorceress, Rogue, and Druid is the legendary Necromancer, the fifth playable character class, which returns with newly designed undead mechanics. Players will be able to utilize the Necromancer's Book of the Dead, an all-new ability for the class, allowing them to dominate the battlefield with deeper customization of their undead army than ever before. Fight with aggressive skeleton Warriors, fast-attacking Skirmishers, sword and board Defenders, or scythe-wielding Reapers. Unleash a litany of spells with Skeleton Mages, imbuing them with shadow, cold, and sacrificial magics. Deploy tanking Bone Golems, health-stealing Blood Golems, and charging Iron Golems. Or sacrifice them all to absorb their power.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aP6eZoega8mjrRUt.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/aP6eZoega8mjrRUt_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jbJsVna4jkwcyqRX.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/jbJsVna4jkwcyqRX_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7i9rxzbCwgdvH9D4.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/7i9rxzbCwgdvH9D4_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GVZD6Ft0yNrWv91Z.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/GVZD6Ft0yNrWv91Z_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QKMdss0TuFEnoRDf.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/QKMdss0TuFEnoRDf_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295797/hell-on-the-horizon-blizzard-entertainments-diablo-iv-coming-in-2023">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Overwatch 2 Launches October 4, with Junker Queen Joining the Fray
Overwatch 2 is launching in early access with dynamic new PvP content releasing on Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch consoles on October 4, kicking off the next chapter for Blizzard Entertainment's acclaimed team-based shooter. Featuring a new five-versus-five multiplayer format with cross-platform play and cross-platform progression, Overwatch 2's PvP experience is designed to offer incredible and fresh competitive gameplay with a new, free-to-play model and major game updates such as new heroes, hero reworks, maps, modes, and premium cosmetics.<br />
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At launch, players will have an opportunity to get their hands on the newest tank hero to join the roster, the ruthless Australian-born ruler of Junkertown: the Junker Queen. More details on the Junker Queen, Overwatch 2's live service model and seasonal content plan, and the upcoming phase of the game's closed beta testing will be shared during the Overwatch 2 Reveal Event livestream on YouTube.com/PlayOverwatch or Twitch.tv/PlayOverwatch this Thursday, June 16, at 10:00 a.m. PDT.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/p1d4LU5jREESl5W8.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/p1d4LU5jREESl5W8_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OoHXT82TinqFIJ2P.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/OoHXT82TinqFIJ2P_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NjCPx8DOa2RS6Tjl.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/NjCPx8DOa2RS6Tjl_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/uolRoMyx598BBVgF.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/uolRoMyx598BBVgF_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295796/overwatch-2-launches-october-4-with-junker-queen-joining-the-fray">Read full story</a></div>
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Intel Core i9-13900 "Raptor Lake" Processor Gets a Preview
Intel is preparing to launch its 13th generation of desktop processors codenamed Raptor Lake. Succeeding Alder Lake, the 13th gen design will implement up to eight P-cores with 16 E-cores manufactured on Intel's improved 7+ technology node. Today, we got a performance preview from SiSoftware that has collected SiSoftware Sandra database scores of Intel Core i9-13900 Raptor Lake-S processor. They present an overview of a few benchmarks. Firstly, the SoC features 36 MB of unified L3 cache versus 30 MB in Alder Lake. With DDR5 memory running up to 5600 MT/s and PCIe 5.0, the SoC features the latest IO and memory standards. The big P-cores now lack AVX-512 and feature 2 MB of L2 cache per core. We see 4 MB of L2 cache for a cluster of small E-cores. An exciting addition to E-cores is the AVX/AVX2 support, which is a first for Atom cores.<br />
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Regarding testing, the author has collected a few tests that seemed appropriate to compare to the equivalent Alder Lake model. Starting with ALU/FPU tests that benchmark basic arithmetic tasks, Raptor Lake delivered 33% to 50% improvement over Alder Lake. The Raptor Lake design achieved this with 3.7 GHz P-Core and 2.76 GHz E-Core frequency. In vectorized and SIMD tests, the 13th gen design showed only 5% to 8% improvement over the previous generation. For more benchmarks and accurate results, we have to wait for TechPowerUp's test, which will be coming on the release day.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZJKsf7Z3JjovtTtx.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="768" data-height="600" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/ZJKsf7Z3JjovtTtx_thm.jpg" width="166" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OTASute30oM2blQ0.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="768" data-height="714" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/OTASute30oM2blQ0_thm.jpg" width="140" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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Apple M1 Chips Affected by Unpatchable "PACMAN" Exploit
Apple M1 chips are a part of the Apple Silicon family that represents a new transition to Arm-based cores with new power and performance targets for Apple devices. A portion of building a processor is designing its security enclave, and today we have evidence that M1 processors got a new vulnerability. The PACMAN is a hardware attack that can bypass Pointer Authentication (PAC) on M1 processors. Security researchers took an existing concept of Spectre and its application in the x86 realm and now applied it to the Arm-based Apple silicon. PACMAN exploits a current software bug to perform pointer authentication bypass, which may lead to arbitrary code execution.<br />
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The vulnerability is a hardware/software co-design that exploits microarchitectural construction to execute arbitrary codes. PACMAN creates a PAC Oracle to check if a specific pointer matches its authentication. It must never crash if an incorrect guess is supplied and the attack brute-forces all the possible PAC values using the PAC Oracle. To suppress crashes, PAC Oracles are delivered speculatively. And to learn if the PAC value was correct, researchers used uArch side channeling. In the CPU resides translation lookaside buffers (TLBs), where PACMAN tries to load the pointer speculatively and verify success using the prime+probe technique. TLBs are filled with minimal addresses required to supply a particular TLB section. If any address is evicted from the TLB, it is likely a load success, and the bug can take over with a falsely authenticated memory address.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ixKnq80acPDdLypT.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1262" data-height="817" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/ixKnq80acPDdLypT_thm.jpg" width="201" height="130" alt="Apple M1 PACMAN Attack" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295794/apple-m1-chips-affected-by-unpatchable-pacman-exploit">Read full story</a></div>
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Loongson Claims its CPU IPC Will Match AMD Zen 3 and Intel Willow Cove by 2023
Chinese PC and server processor designer Loongson claims that its upcoming processor microarchitecture will offer an IPC that matches that of the AMD "Zen 3" (or slightly faster than Intel "Willow Cove."). The Godson 3A6000 processors are based on the LA664 microarchitecture, which Loongson has compared with off-the-shelf AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Core i7-1165G7 processors, on several cross-platform benchmarks, and claimed to have obtained comparable single-threaded performance. <br />
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The LA664 microarchitecture is based on Loongson's in-house ISA, and unlike Zhaoxin processors, aren't x86-64 compatible. Loongson processors are generally bought in bulk by the Chinese government and military, to run servers and workstations that are completely devoid of foreign hardware, for security reasons. The custom machine architecture is paired with a compatible *nix operating system that's equally built from the ground-up. 2023 will see Loongson launch 3A6000 processor as a multi-chip module with 32 CPU cores.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4tCXUuXgWyPSBZb8.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="708" data-height="469" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/4tCXUuXgWyPSBZb8_thm.jpg" width="196" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NRBnKHcoTpAxcjAt.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1170" data-height="659" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/NRBnKHcoTpAxcjAt_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/K05x6GhgrtkZRPXD.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="708" data-height="471" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/K05x6GhgrtkZRPXD_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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Intel "Meteor Lake-P" SoC with 6P+8E Compute Tile Pictured
Intel's next-generation "Meteor Lake-P" mobile processor with a 6P+8E Compute Tile was shown off at the 2022 IEEE VLSI Symposium on Tech and Circuits (6 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores). We now have annotations for all four tiles, as well as a close-up die-shot of the Compute Tile. Intel also confirmed that the Compute Tile will be built on its homebrew Intel 4 silicon fabrication process, which offers over 20% iso-power performance increase versus the Intel 7 node, through extensive use of EUV lithography.<br />
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We had earlier seen a <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/294799/intel-meteor-lake-2p-8e-silicon-annotated" target="_blank">2P+8E version</a> of the "Meteor Lake" Compute Tile, probably from the "Meteor Lake-U" package. The larger 6P+8E Compute tile features six "Redwood Cove" performance cores, and two "Crestmont" efficiency core clusters, each with four E-cores. Assuming the L3 cache slice per P-core or E-core cluster is 2.5 MB, there has to be 20 MB of L3 cache on the compute tile. Each P-core has 2 MB of dedicated L2 cache, while each of the two E-core clusters shares 4 MB of L2 cache among four E-cores.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Am6Nu4ykVqkLf8JZ.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="2200" data-height="1237" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/Am6Nu4ykVqkLf8JZ_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nSMcMdyC6rWc98gX.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1466" data-height="824" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/nSMcMdyC6rWc98gX_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FiSqdwEoC3FFij62.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="556" data-height="501" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/FiSqdwEoC3FFij62_thm.jpg" width="144" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295790/intel-meteor-lake-p-soc-with-6p-8e-compute-tile-pictured">Read full story</a></div>
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Germany to Give Intel €6.8 Billion Towards Magdeburg Fab
German media is reporting that Intel will be receiving some €6.8 billion in subsidies for its planned Magdeburg fab. Some €2.7 billion has already been set aside for the 2022 federal government budget and the remaining money will be allocated in the 2023 and 2024 budgets. The Magdeburg member of the Bundestag, Martin Kröber, who announced the budget allocation to the local media, said that Intel's establishment in Magdeburg should be a boost for the entire Saxony-Anhalt area.<br />
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Intel's total investment in Magdeburg has a budget in excess of €33 billion, which means that the German government is pitching around a fifth of the total investment. That said, the first fab will only end up somewhere around the €17 billion mark, with space for a further two fabs on the location Intel has selected. Production at the new fab is estimated to begin sometime in 2027. In related news, TSMC is said to have decided on skipping Europe for the time being, largely due to lack of local customers, according to Reuters.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mw2QrHVZXnaxrhjx.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/mw2QrHVZXnaxrhjx_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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Independent developer Free Range Games and publisher North Beach Games today revealed The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, the only survival crafting video game set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, the iconic fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Unveiled in the Epic Games Summer Showcase during Summer Game Fest, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria follows the Dwarves of Middle-earth as they embark on an original adventure to reclaim and restore their Dwarven homeland of Moria. The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria will be available exclusively on PC via the Epic Games Store when it launches in Spring 2023. Players interested in securing their role in the adventure can add the game to their wishlist starting today. "We're beyond excited for the Dwarves to return to Khazad-dûm! Thanks to our friends at North Beach Games and Free Range Games, we'll delve deep into the Misty Mountains together, by this time next year. We do hope you'll join us!" Middle-earth's Fredrica Drotos enthusiastically exclaimed.<br />
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The story of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria takes players beyond the books and into the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, the fantastical world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Summoned to the Misty Mountains by Lord Gimli Lockbearer, players take control of a company of Dwarves tasked to reclaim the lost spoils from the Dwarven homeland of Moria—known as Khazad-dûm or Dwarrowdelf—in the depths below their very feet. Their quest will require fortitude, delving deep into the Mines of Moria to recover its treasures. Players will join forces to survive, craft, build, and explore the iconic, sprawling mines. Courageous expeditioners will need to be vigilant as mysterious dangers await.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZEGMJ7mvo3ff8cLQ.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/ZEGMJ7mvo3ff8cLQ_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xN2wDsT8OV2ssnQW.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/xN2wDsT8OV2ssnQW_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YWtKSXxfdwQyA8yO.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/YWtKSXxfdwQyA8yO_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IzDNjFLPTjRAZyLo.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/IzDNjFLPTjRAZyLo_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eModV6gFiNYa2Spv.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/eModV6gFiNYa2Spv_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295748/the-lord-of-the-rings-return-to-moria-revealed">Read full story</a></div>
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AJAZZ Announces Year Of The Tiger Themed Limited Edition AC081 75% Mechanical Keyboard
AJAZZ is on a limited edition roll, first with the <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295490/ajazz-introduces-ac067-cheese-themed-65-mechanical-keyboard" target="_blank">cheese-themed AC067</a> 65% keyboard and now a zodiac-calendar themed take on its popular AC081 75% form factor keyboard. Given this is the year of the Tiger as per the Chinese zodiac, I fully expected to see the likes of Ducky to come up with a limited edition as they have for a while now. But it appears this year other brands have decided to take on the arguably easy formula, and I have a review of another such Tiger-themed keyboard in the works. AJAZZ's version uses a gasket-mounted structure with a thick CNC-machined aluminium alloy chassis which undergoes a combination of anodizing and electrophoresis processes for a matching textured finish, and PBT keycaps with dye sublimed legends. As with the cheese-themed keyboard, AJAZZ has once again worked with Kailh to bring out a limited edition Year of the Tiger switch that is a linear switch rated at 45 gf actuation at 1.8 mm travel. This is a heavy keyboard weighing 1.8 Kg and available for purchase <a rel="nofollow" href="https://mechkeys.com/products/ajazz-ac081-year-of-the-tiger-limited-edition-mechanical-keyboard" target="_blank">from Mechkeys for $219</a>.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZAEvia5z9etkarge.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="932" data-height="931" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/ZAEvia5z9etkarge_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wPO9tLhaM1F6A2i0.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="959" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/wPO9tLhaM1F6A2i0_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bri1OvXelhoEPXux.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="868" data-height="808" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/bri1OvXelhoEPXux_thm.jpg" width="140" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/f5uCeTZBwEBRRhsH.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="894" data-height="894" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/f5uCeTZBwEBRRhsH_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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MOONDROP Releases DAWN Portable DAC/Amp Dongle with 4.4 mm Balanced Output
After a successful launch of its MOONRIVER 2 portable DAC/amplifier (review coming up on TechPowerUp), MOONDROP announced a cut-down version using the same dual Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chips and dual crystal oscillators, but in a dongle form factor. Making the DAWN quite novel in the dongle market is the output adopting a 4.4 mm balanced TRRS connector rather than the usual 3.5 mm audio jack, meaning you will have to get adapters or go with headphones/earphones that use 4.4 mm cables. In return, this fully balanced connection provides some truly excellent and independently verified metrics including an SNR of 132 dB and THD+N 0.00017% with up to 4 Vrms output in high gain that translates to an output power of 230 mW@32 Ω and 54 mW@300 Ω to easily drive the vast majority of consumer headphones even, let alone earphones/IEMs. The MOONDROP DAWN with its aluminium alloy shell weighs under 14 g, measures 120 x 16.4 mm, can decode PCM playback up to 32-bit/768 kHz and native DSD256, and costs $70 from the likes of <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hifigo.com/products/moondrop-dawn" target="_blank">HiFiGo</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/moondrop-dawn-dual-cs43131-chip-portable-usb-dac-amp-pcm-768khz-dsd256-type-c-to-4-4mm-headphone-amplifier" target="_blank">SHENZHENAUDIO</a> for those interested.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7qcPa7QPAmYSZUJU.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="786" data-height="909" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/7qcPa7QPAmYSZUJU_thm.jpg" width="112" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aPd6DrjRZwUlo22Q.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="360" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/aPd6DrjRZwUlo22Q_thm.jpg" width="49" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6ct0rVVEL41UBV18.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="530" data-height="955" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/6ct0rVVEL41UBV18_thm.jpg" width="72" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Zh3BWse9jQ2m0562.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="964" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/Zh3BWse9jQ2m0562_thm.jpg" width="131" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) Goat Simulator 3 Launches This Fall With 4 "Person" Online Multiplayer
For the Summer Game Fest 2022, Coffee Stain Publishing, Coffee Stain North and Koch Media are udderly proud to announce the long dreaded sequel to the global annoyance 'Goat Simulator'. Goat Simulator 3 releases this fall on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 and on PC exclusively on the Epic Games Store. This follow up to 2014's Goat Simulator starts an all-new adventure, once again featuring Pilgor the goat. This time she's found new pastures on the sprawling sandbox island of San Angora, a place where mysteries and chaos follow wherever you go. Players are free to roam around and discover the island's secrets or, well, just destroy stuff. This is a Goat Simulator, after all. <br />
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Built from the gravel up, this next generation of goat simulation has it all; Goats, goats wearing hats, goats riding a goat wearing a hat. There are also unnatural disasters, secret animal societies, triple jumping and probably any other nonsense you could think up. But truly, what is all this exciting newness without friends to explore it with? In Goat Simulator 3, you can gather as a herd of up to 4 friends to be the goats of your dreams, together. Yes, Goat Simulator 3 has online multiplayer!<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JT6OHdOY7D39dXZ9.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/JT6OHdOY7D39dXZ9_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/agZK87EGSKv6ZHll.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/agZK87EGSKv6ZHll_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rtVpeZcgewnEeAkB.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/rtVpeZcgewnEeAkB_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/u8M0QqZh0K4u130h.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="720" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/u8M0QqZh0K4u130h_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295732/goat-simulator-3-launches-this-fall-with-4-person-online-multiplayer">Read full story</a></div>
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According to TrendForce research, as output from Kioxia and WDC grows month by month, it has become obvious that production capacity is sufficient to meet increased bit demand. However, post-pandemic demand for consumer electronics such as laptops will no longer lead to flagging orders. Coupled with slow destocking among Chinese smartphone brands due to the pandemic and rising inflation, these factors will lead to oversupply in the 3Q22 NAND Flash market, in turn affecting a price drop of 0~5% in 3Q22.<br />
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In terms of Client SSD, although a backstop for business notebook orders remains, demand for consumer notebook and Chromebook orders lags behind 2021, especially as PC brands stock more conservatively. Their intention to actively reduce inventory is obvious and the volume of orders in peak season may fall behind last year. However, as SSD production capacity gradually returns to normal, supply of client SSDs continues to increase. In addition, shipments of Kioxia and WDC products been delivered in succession. In order to avoid a sharp increase in inventory, the supply side is willing to let prices spike. Client SSD pricing is expected to reverse direction and move downwards approximately 3-8% in 3Q22.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IerTU1oqhNX5Opyg.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="402" data-height="273" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/IerTU1oqhNX5Opyg_thm.jpg" width="191" height="130" alt="" /></a><br />
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Micron Launches 1.5 TB microSD Card With Five Year 24/7 Endurance Rating
This week Embedded World 2022 is taking place in Nuremberg in Germany and Micron decided to launch its new i400-series of microSD cards at the show. Normally microSD cards aren't worth a writeup, but in this case there are at least two noticeable features that makes Micron's i400-series of cards stand out. First is the fact that the i400 cards come in sizes from 64 MB to 1.5 TB, which is the largest size microSD card in the market to date.This is according to Micron, enough storage space for up to four months of continuously recorded video from a security camera, albeit at unknown resolution. <br />
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This brings us to the second noteworthy feature of the i400-series, the endurance rating. Micron claims that the cards will last five years in a 24/7 write scenario, or 2 million hours mean time to failure. The cards are also said to be optimised for sustained performance, even during concurrent 4K video streams being recorded to the cards. That said, Micron doesn't provide any actual performance numbers beyond the fact that all the cards are Class 10, U3 and A2 rated, except possibly the 64 and 128 GB models that are seemingly also U1 rated. All cards are rated to operate from minus 25 degrees to plus 85 degrees celsius. No word on pricing, as the cards aren't intended for retail customers.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8Z36vKDsHiR47TSM.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="648" data-height="483" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/8Z36vKDsHiR47TSM_thm.jpg" width="174" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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Console Gaming Under Water: First Custom PS5 "Slim" Employs PC-like Watercooling System
YouTuber Matt Perks, known as DIY Perks on Google's video-sharing platform, has achieved the title of owning the world's first "PS5 Slim" console... by creating a custom watercooling system that's aimed at keeping the AMD-designed chip in check while rendering some of the most impressive games of this generation. Thanks to the custom watercooling unit, the PS5's usual 4-inch width was reduced to a mere inch - and due to improved operating temperatures, it's likely the hardware will see increased longevity. Barring any catastrophic leakage, of course. <br />
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Perks made use of a copper sheet to channel water over the PS5's APU, while also including thermal bridges that distributed the contained water throughout the consoles' SSD and power delivery subsystem. There is a secret to the consoles' slim profile, however, which should also answer one question you're holding on your mind: where, in that single inch frame, did he fit the pump and radiator for the embedded watercooling?<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/x2bVaxn2bAPQGRkB.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="2560" data-height="1440" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/x2bVaxn2bAPQGRkB_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ogAgYnYXpKEL2cB7.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="920" data-height="518" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/ogAgYnYXpKEL2cB7_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Ska67UNjsPKEzvyr.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="920" data-height="517" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/Ska67UNjsPKEzvyr_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296033/console-gaming-under-water-first-custom-ps5-slim-employs-pc-like-watercooling-system">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Supermicro Announces Global Availability of Intelligent Edge Systems featuring Intel Xeon D Processors
Super Micro Computer, Inc., a global leader in enterprise computing, storage, networking, and green computing technology, is announcing the global availability of a wide range of systems for edge computing, including the recently announced SuperEdge and a range of Intel Xeon D processor-based systems, with up to 20 cores, 25 GbE networking built-in, and a temperature operating range from -40° C to 85° C. These systems are optimized for the Intelligent Edge, where responsive systems that reduce latency are required. In addition, locating powerful AI systems closer to where data is generated reduces network traffic and lowers response time.<br />
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"We are pleased to be able to deliver our high-volume optimized edge systems worldwide due to our expanded factories and capacity," said Charles Liang, president, and CEO of Supermicro. "Our latest systems are designed for harsh conditions with the highest performing CPUs and GPUs that are available. Supermicro has the unique ability to quickly deliver industry-optimized solutions from the edge to the data center by using our Building Block Solution approach. We are also committed to lessening our servers' carbon footprint, resulting in fewer emissions and a greener planet."<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WKzfr2R1gHqzHxfO.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="2048" data-height="1259" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/WKzfr2R1gHqzHxfO_thm.jpg" width="211" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296030/supermicro-announces-global-availability-of-intelligent-edge-systems-featuring-intel-xeon-d-processors">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) AMD Announces Expanded Ryzen Threadripper 5000 WX-Series Availability
In March of 2022, AMD released the latest AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-Series processors with our OEM partner Lenovo and the ThinkStation P620. This legendary capability is now expanding into the Dell Precision 7865 workstation. As AMD continues to expand its workstation business, we're happy to share that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-Series processors will be available at leading system integrators worldwide beginning in July, 2022. We also expect to make these processors available to our DIY community later this year.<br />
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Threadripper processors have always been a platform that is defined by leadership performance and capability which enables unlimited creative potential. Examining what our most demanding enthusiasts and content creators value most in the platform has led us to unify the Threadripper and Threadripper PRO product lines. Going forward, the Threadripper platform will now use a single "common infrastructure." This means there will be one set of Threadripper PRO processors to choose from, with one CPU socket and chipset, and every processor will be based on AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO silicon.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lRKKtHSFEZnXnNGk.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1200" data-height="783" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/lRKKtHSFEZnXnNGk_thm.jpg" width="199" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296025/amd-announces-expanded-ryzen-threadripper-5000-wx-series-availability">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) ASRock Industrial Launches Edge AIoT Platform with 12th Gen Intel Core Processors
As global adoption of Edge AI continues to rise through smart transitions, ASRock Industrial is excited to release the new iEPF-9010S/iEP-9010E Series Robust Edge AIoT Platform, enabled by 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (Alder Lake S) with R680E/H610 chipsets to bring breakthrough performance at the Edge. Featuring excellent computing power with energized Edge AI acceleration, the iEPF-9010S/iEP-9010E Series provide high memory capacity, rich I/Os and expandability, wide RF connectivity- 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.2 with real-time TSN/TCC, plus ruggedness for industrial environments. The Series is an effective all-in-one consolidation for high-demanding workloads, tailor-made for mission-critical industrial applications such as factory automation, machine automation, robotic control, AI AOI, autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and much more.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ueTY7pGSgGyAm2uX.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1200" data-height="600" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/ueTY7pGSgGyAm2uX_thm.jpg" width="260" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/uO2Y9GlsvejB32bn.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="872" data-height="684" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/uO2Y9GlsvejB32bn_thm.jpg" width="166" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BeSBq0HsOFV5dXhS.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1152" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/BeSBq0HsOFV5dXhS_thm.jpg" width="156" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TKUilyyEsvNARop6.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="872" data-height="684" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/TKUilyyEsvNARop6_thm.jpg" width="166" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UpXLgOV1yZCTvKNQ.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1152" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/UpXLgOV1yZCTvKNQ_thm.jpg" width="156" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296024/asrock-industrial-launches-edge-aiot-platform-with-12th-gen-intel-core-processors">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Lenovo Announces ThinkStation P360 Ultra Desktop Workstation
Today, Lenovo is introducing the ThinkStation P360 Ultra, which rounds out its portfolio of desktop workstations, to deliver unmatched performance in a never-before-seen form factor. Half the size of a traditional small form factor desktop workstation, the machine sits in a class of its own. Its chassis is less than 4L in total volume yet still boasts 12th Gen Intel Core processors and support for up to NVIDIA RTX A5000 mobile professional graphics so users can experience tower-like performance. Within this new form factor, the ThinkStation P360 Ultra outperforms previous generation small form factor desktop workstations by more than 50%.<br />
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Desktop workstations are known for their extreme levels of power and performance - built to run the most sophisticated CAD and BIM applications, deliver compute-intensive virtual and mixed reality experiences with ease, seamlessly render medical images or rich digital entertainment content, and accelerate time to insights through analysis of vast, massive datasets in real-time. However, a new era of hybrid work is here to stay and workstation professionals now need innovative and versatile technologies that can accommodate their ever-changing, and oftentimes smaller, workspaces without any compromise.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QR6Up35tOuKmdkwx.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1939" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/QR6Up35tOuKmdkwx_thm.jpg" width="263" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rXm7LIRezahpJm8J.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1684" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/rXm7LIRezahpJm8J_thm.jpg" width="228" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296023/lenovo-announces-thinkstation-p360-ultra-desktop-workstation">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) AMD Announces Ryzen Embedded R2000 Series
AMD today announced the Ryzen Embedded R2000 Series, second-generation mid-range system-on-chip (SoC) processors optimized for a wide range of industrial and robotics systems, machine vision, IoT and thin-client equipment. Ryzen Embedded R2000 Series doubles the core count and delivers a significant performance uplift compared to the prior generation, with the new R2515 model exhibiting up to 81 percent higher CPU and graphics performance than the comparable R1000 series processor. Performance-per-watt efficiency is also optimized using "Zen+" core architecture with AMD Radeon graphics for rich and versatile multimedia capabilities. Ryzen Embedded R2000 processors can power up to four independent displays in brilliant 4K resolution.<br />
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Embedded R2000 Series processors are scalable up to four "Zen+" CPU cores with eight threads, 2 MB of L2 cache and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives embedded system designers great flexibility to scale performance and power efficiencies with a single processing platform. With support for up to 3200 MT/s DDR4 dual-channel memory and expanded I/O connectivity, the Ryzen Embedded R2000 Series processors deliver 50 percent higher memory bandwidth and up to 2X greater I/O connectivity compared to R1000 series processors.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MZrcVBJrlmmf9GQA.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1260" data-height="709" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/MZrcVBJrlmmf9GQA_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296022/amd-announces-ryzen-embedded-r2000-series">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Sharkoon Announces New Graphics Card Kit 4.0 Series
Sharkoon Technologies is an international supplier of high-quality, high-performance PC components and peripherals. With the launch of the Vertical Graphics Card Kit 4.0, the Angled Graphics Card Kit 4.0 and the Compact VGCK 4.0, Sharkoon has now widened its range of kits for the vertical installation of graphics cards. All three kits correspond functionally to the previous models, but now with the PCIe-4.0 standard, they are designed for the latest graphics cards and mainboards and perform with transmission rates of up to 252 Gigabits per second.<br />
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The graphics card kits allow graphics cards to be installed vertically in compatible PC cases, which provides an even more pleasing result for the presentation of the cards' illuminated elements. The Vertical Graphics Card Kit 4.0 is currently compatible with the ELITE SHARK CA200, ELITE SHARK CA300 and the TG7M RGB cases. The Angled Graphics Card Kit 4.0 fits perfectly into the special configuration of the REV300 case. The Compact VGCK 4.0, on the other hand, covers the micro-ATX cases of the MS-Y and MS-Z series. Further PC cases should be added to this lineup in the future.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JKZLehxFdZQJTjXU.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="960" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/JKZLehxFdZQJTjXU_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZvLMqJQKnTkaKQ3M.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="960" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/ZvLMqJQKnTkaKQ3M_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lKWahargnECtaEKM.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="960" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/lKWahargnECtaEKM_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gY8hhcpOQlKcJqRR.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="960" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/gY8hhcpOQlKcJqRR_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296021/sharkoon-announces-new-graphics-card-kit-4-0-series">Read full story</a></div>
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Intel's high-end desktop (HEDT), usually reserved for workstation and enterprise applications, is due for an update, and the company is readying an entire family of updated products. Today, we found a leak of what appears to be an Intel Sapphire Rapids design made for desktops. Called Xeon W5-3433, the CPU appears in the SiSoftware Sandra benchmark database. It carries a configuration of 16 cores and 32 threads and is equipped with 32 MB of L2 cache and 45 MB of L3 cache. Having 2 MB of L2 cache per core suggests that the design is not an Alder Lake variation. This specific SKU is clocked at 1.99 GHz, meaning an early engineering sample.<br />
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The Sapphire Rapids HEDT platform is codenamed FishHawk Falls. Intel is supposed to offer Alder Lake-X processors with higher core counts and the FishHawk Falls. Both will be running on the same W790 chipset; however, the Sapphire Rapids implementation will carry more cores in a Xeon package designed for professionals. There was an Ice Lake-X Xeon processor called Xeon W-3335 with 16 cores and 32 threads, meaning that the leaked Xeon W5-3433 is its direct successor.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZzWqtlydpzEcIuYv.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1092" data-height="765" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/ZzWqtlydpzEcIuYv_thm.jpg" width="186" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/civpVXvabiaPPzcW.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1697" data-height="536" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/civpVXvabiaPPzcW_thm.jpg" width="412" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) Sabrent announces High-Performance DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM CL40 Memory Modules
It seems like DDR4 has ruled the roost forever. Finally, new motherboards and architectures have allowed memory to grow wings with the advent of DDR5. Improved clock speeds promise up to twice the bandwidth of DDR4, all with lower voltage for better efficiency. To further help with that last bit, DDR5 has on-board power management to reduce motherboard cost and complexity. This is particularly nice for all-new, powerful laptops and embedded devices.<br />
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Reliability has also been improved by the introduction of on-die error-correction technology. Memory availability is improved by splitting the internal 64-bit (72-bit with ECC) channel into two independent, 32-bit channels (40-bit with ECC) and the addition of the same bank refresh. Combined with other features, including those that allow for up to four times the module capacity with consumer DRAM, DDR5 ensures your multi-core CPU won't be memory starved. You can pack more memory than ever into your portable machine and take it on the go.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6vYWgJL8kJFjw6Ep.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="769" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/6vYWgJL8kJFjw6Ep_thm.jpg" width="100" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1qOBF1GwYqFg1yO3.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="769" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/1qOBF1GwYqFg1yO3_thm.jpg" width="100" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lOIkm0KDxBgQ9D2x.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="769" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/lOIkm0KDxBgQ9D2x_thm.jpg" width="100" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PHjkHWRnJhFAUp5u.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="769" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/PHjkHWRnJhFAUp5u_thm.jpg" width="100" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NqiFAdrLgxfoZ2Bf.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="769" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/NqiFAdrLgxfoZ2Bf_thm.jpg" width="100" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296015/sabrent-announces-high-performance-ddr5-4800-so-dimm-cl40-memory-modules">Read full story</a></div>
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AMD GPU Prices Fall Below MSRP in Europe, NVIDIA GPUs Approach the Baseline
Graphics card prices have been on a steady decline in the past few months, following their peak in May of last year when we saw double and triple pricing compared to the baseline MSRP value. According to the 3DCenter.org report, which tracks graphics card prices in Germany and Austria, we have information that AMD GPU prices have dipped below MSRP, while NVIDIA GPUs are very close to baseline listed prices. The report tracks Ethereum mining profitability and displays it in the yellow line. As the line is declining, so are the GPU prices. For AMD, the prices are now 8% below the 100% of MSRP. At 92%, consumers can find AMD GPUs at a slight discount. While AMD cards are slightly cheaper, NVIDIA GPUs are now at 102% of the MSRP, the lowest price point since the launch.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YrKfs3WsLPsTxgTR.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="960" data-height="720" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/YrKfs3WsLPsTxgTR_thm.jpg" width="173" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sTlJhN1dxXP0Wte4.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="2122" data-height="600" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/sTlJhN1dxXP0Wte4_thm.jpg" width="460" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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Nanya Kicks Off Construction of US$10 Billion Fab in New Taipei City
Nanya Technology, part of the Formosa Plastics Group, which is one of the largest conglomerates in Taiwan, will hold a ground-breaking ceremony for its new 12-inch fab that will be built in New Taipei City later this week. It'll be the biggest investment Nanya has done in the past decade, as the company is investing US$10.1 billion into building the new fab. This is obviously a lot less than TSMC is investing, but DRAM is made on different nodes to those that TSMC makes its customers products on, since DRAM doesn't benefit as much from node shrinking as other types of semiconductors.<br />
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The new fab will be located near one of Nanya's current fabs, in the Taishan district. Mass production is scheduled to start some time in 2025 and the fab is said to have a monthly capacity of around 45,000 wafers. Right now it's scheduled for a 10 nm technology node, but this might change by the time that the fab is up and running, especially considering that Nanya is already producing a range of 10 nm based products in some of its current fabs. Nanya's goal is to develop its next generation of 10 nm DRAM independently from other DRAM makers, as to avoid having to pay patent licence fees to its competitors.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pjPEedl8lS1XHaHo.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="358" data-height="290" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/pjPEedl8lS1XHaHo_thm.jpg" width="160" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) CHERRY Announces Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile Tactile Switches
CHERRY MX, the market leader and expert for mechanical switches in keyboards, is expanding the MX Ultra Low Profile series (ULP) with a tactile version without an audible click. The manufacturer of innovative switches thus offers end customers another option in the areas of "high-end laptop keyboards" and "ultra-thin desktop keyboards". The CHERRY MX Ultra Low Profile Tactile comes with all the unique features and distinctive characteristics for which the series is known worldwide. Since the ULP switch is not only an absolute technical masterpiece but has also set a patented standard and allows new technical possibilities for designing ultra-low profile laptop and desktop keyboards within the premium segment, the product received the "German Innovation Award". This makes CHERRY MX an award-winning innovation leader.<br />
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In March 2021, the MX Ultra Low Profile switch was introduced as a completely new development and a milestone in switch development: With an overall height of just 3.5 millimeters, CHERRY MX unveiled the shallowest model in its product range. Particularly for laptops, this allows the realization of fully mechanical high-end keyboards that clearly stand out from previous solutions in terms of pleasant tactile feel, intensive feedback during gaming or typing, and increased reliability as well as greater durability without changing the format. The CHERRY MX ULP also opens up new possibilities for desktop keyboards that were previously technically unfeasible. The exclusive and patented switch design incorporates the feature set of CHERRY MX switches that have been proven for decades, ensuring maximum precision and perfect function even in the new design.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/W76WYCKldJKlsOfj.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1312" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/W76WYCKldJKlsOfj_thm.jpg" width="171" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3K9oQLoRwvtp5uns.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1281" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/3K9oQLoRwvtp5uns_thm.jpg" width="167" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mWlXJGbaSBqEYUcL.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1000" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/mWlXJGbaSBqEYUcL_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/452t0dHr5xumq7FO.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="831" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/452t0dHr5xumq7FO_thm.jpg" width="108" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/S6i3HM8oLAG0Mrv6.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1181" data-height="892" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/S6i3HM8oLAG0Mrv6_thm.jpg" width="172" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295995/cherry-announces-cherry-mx-ultra-low-profile-tactile-switches">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Memory Prices Going Down by Up to 8% in this Quarter, Says TrendForce
According to TrendForce research, despite the significance of peak season and rising DDR5 penetration, the 3Q22 DRAM market still succumbed to the negative impact of weak consumer electronics demand resulting from the Russian-Ukrainian war and high inflation, which in turn led to an increase in overall DRAM inventory. This is the primary reason for a 3-8% drop in DRAM prices in 3Q22 and a more than 8% pricing dip in certain DRAM products for PCs and smart phones cannot be ruled out.<br />
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In terms of PC DRAM, sustained weakening of demand has led to PC OEMs adjusting their annual shipment targets and also caused DRAM inventories to soar rapidly. In 3Q22, PC OEMs remain focused on adjusting and destocking DRAM inventories, making a rebound in purchasing momentum unlikely. At the same time, since the overall DRAM industry remains oversupplied, even if PC demand is sluggish, suppliers still experienced difficulties in reducing their PC DRAM supply, resulting in a slight quarterly increase in the number of supplied bits. Therefore, PC DRAM pricing is forecast to drop by 3~8%<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QU2HLrwXntTzNyeG.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="464" data-height="340" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/QU2HLrwXntTzNyeG_thm.jpg" width="177" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295990/memory-prices-going-down-by-up-to-8-in-this-quarter-says-trendforce">Read full story</a></div>
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NVIDIA RTX 40 Series Could Reach 800 Watts on Desktop, 175 Watt for Mobile/Laptop
Rumors of NVIDIA's upcoming Ada Lovelace graphics cards keep appearing. With every new update, it seems like the total power consumption is getting bigger, and today we are getting information about different SKUs, including mobile and desktop variants. According to a well-known leaker, kopite7kimi, we have information about the power limits of the upcoming GPUs. The new RTX 40 series GPUs will feature a few initial SKUs: AD102, AD103, AD104, and AD106. Every SKU, except the top AD102, will be available as well. The first in line, AD102, is the most power-hungry SKU with a maximum power limit rating of 800 Watts. This will require multiple power connectors and a very beefy cooling solution to keep it running.<br />
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Going down the stack, we have an AD103 SKU limited to 450 Watts on desktop and 175 Watts on mobile. The AD104 chip is limited to 400 Watts on desktop, while the mobile version is still 175 Watts. Additionally, the AD106 SKU is limited to 260 Watts on desktop and 140 Watts on mobile.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZdtbW0mnUew4FIua.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1009" data-height="720" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/ZdtbW0mnUew4FIua_thm.jpg" width="182" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295989/nvidia-rtx-40-series-could-reach-800-watts-on-desktop-175-watt-for-mobile-laptop">Read full story</a></div>
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Apple Reportedly Captures 90% of Arm PC Revenue Share
With the launch of Apple Silicon for Mac computers, Apple has established itself as a great user of the Arm instruction set. Starting with M1, the company released an entirely new family of products running Apple Silicon. Today, thanks to the research of Strategy Analytics company, we have information that Apple is capturing as much as 90% of the revenue share present in the Arm PC market. The Arm PC market is a tiny subset of the entire PC market, mainly equipped with one-off Windows-on-Arm devices, Chromebook PCs, and Apple Macs. With the naturally low prices of the remaining Arm PCs, Apple Arm PCs offer a relatively high price point and a much more incredible selection of products.<br />
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On the global scale, Arm PCs now account for 9% of the total PC market share, where x86 vendors are dominating the field. "Apple's M-series family of processors set the benchmark and gave Apple a 2-3-year lead over the rest of the Arm-based PC processor vendors. Qualcomm captured just 3% revenue share in the Arm-based notebook PC processor market in 2021 and lags Apple in CPU performance," said Sravan Kundojjala, Director of Handset Component Technologies service at Strategy Analytics. This points to a particular case of Apple's better product and feeding the demand with higher-performing processors. Qualcomm's acquisition of Nuvia should yield different results in the coming years, as the new IP is yet to appear in Qualcomm SoCs.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LAGZSjdY6NlRovTM.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1477" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/LAGZSjdY6NlRovTM_thm.jpg" width="200" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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AMD Reportedly Preparing Next Generation Steam Deck Processor
AMD is allegedly preparing an upgraded quad-core APU with Zen 4 and RDNA3 architectures for a next-generation Steam Deck device according to Moore's Law is Dead. The report claims that the chip is referred to as a "Van Gogh Successor" internally with a die size between 110 mm² and 150 mm² resulting in an increased production cost. The chip should feature 4 Zen 4 cores and 8 threads offering 25% - 35% higher performance per clock (PPC) with a maximum boost of 4 GHz. The RDNA3 graphics will include 8 Compute Units with significantly higher PPC compared to their RDNA2 counterparts which combined with the updated CPU could see a performance improvement up to 50%. These rumors have not been confirmed with any potential Steam Deck processor far from being announced or released anytime soon.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7p7v8X609u1rGS3c.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1258" data-height="533" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/7p7v8X609u1rGS3c_thm.jpg" width="307" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295987/amd-reportedly-preparing-next-generation-steam-deck-processor">Read full story</a></div>
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Intel Lists Resizable BAR Support as an Arc GPU Requirement for Optimal Performance
Intel has recently published a document outlining the requirements for Arc GPU support on desktop including the supported platforms. The guide states that supported processors are limited to 12th Gen Core "Alder Lake", 11th Gen Core "Rocket Lake", and 10th Gen Core "Comet Lake" with Resizable BAR support enabled on the motherboard. The document also notes that other platforms supporting Resizable BAR / Smart Access Memory may work with Intel Arc graphics cards indicating potential unofficial support for AMD platforms also. Intel has also specified that only Windows 10/11 is supported and installations must be using the GPT partition type. The page contains instructions to enable Resizable BAR support and switch to a GPT partition but no information is provided as to whether the cards will work without this functionality.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7xCNuPnxn9prbVdp.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1165" data-height="669" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/7xCNuPnxn9prbVdp_thm.jpg" width="226" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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Samsung Electronics today announced the global launch of ViewFinity S8, a high resolution monitor specialized for creative professionals including content creators, graphic designers and more. ViewFinity, a portmanteau of "View" and "Infinity" is the new name for Samsung's high resolution monitor lineup, meaning 'The Value of Infinite Viewing Experience', and showcases Samsung's ambition to establish a new benchmark for high resolution monitors.<br />
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"ViewFinity is the summation of Samsung's goal to deliver the most precise and functional monitors to businesses who require pinpoint accuracy and consistency throughout their work," said Hyesung Ha, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. "We are proud to offer this monitor to designers, artists and professionals who will use our technology to create new ideas and experiences that realize their full potential."<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/g11pun1SkvdUixb6.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1000" data-height="667" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/g11pun1SkvdUixb6_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1qeEK2qwPr2Pmc2o.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1000" data-height="667" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/1qeEK2qwPr2Pmc2o_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/N37yPG8uN0Au0gw1.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1000" data-height="667" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/N37yPG8uN0Au0gw1_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PnZxeHYGTCPGlFao.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1000" data-height="667" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/PnZxeHYGTCPGlFao_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/295985/samsung-launches-viewfinity-s8-high-resolution-monitor">Read full story</a></div>
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It's been a busy couple of days when it comes to Intel and its Arc graphics cards, as not only has the company showed off the Arc A770—which looks identical to the Arc A750—but the company has also refuted that it was ever planning to release an Arc A780 card, despite the existence of the A380 and supposedly an A580. A leak with price brackets and performance tiering has also leaked, which gives us a much better understanding of how Intel is planning on positioning its Arc graphics cards versus NVIDIA and AMD and it doesn't look like Intel is as confident as it sounded just a few months ago.<br />
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LinusTechTips got the honour to reveal the Arc A770 card, although there appear to be minuscule differences to the physical appearance between it and the Arc A750. The only thing noticeable is a 3-pin header, possibly for some kind of RGB syncing, next to the 8- and 6-pin power connectors, something not present on the A750 card that Gamers Nexus showed off earlier this week. The good news is that the Arc A770 seems to be running cool, as the card was reportedly only hitting 69 degrees C during some hands-on time, although this will apparently be covered in a separate video next week.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DdrNEYosUfLLOfh2.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="703" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/DdrNEYosUfLLOfh2_thm.jpg" width="237" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oDo1PcnLjzQ6FhsE.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="714" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/oDo1PcnLjzQ6FhsE_thm.jpg" width="233" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/thbMzSVJIwhhcKKN.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="844" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/thbMzSVJIwhhcKKN_thm.jpg" width="197" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OFqXtliEVZUotxt4.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1800" data-height="1008" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/OFqXtliEVZUotxt4_thm.jpg" width="232" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296915/intel-shows-off-arc-a770-pricing-and-performance-tiering-leak">Read full story</a></div>
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GoDeal24 Summer Flash Sale: Lowest Ever Prices on Genuine Software
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(PR) Thermaltake Announces ToughRAM DDR5 Memory Series
Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for Case, Cooling, Gaming peripherals, and enthusiast memory solutions, is delighted to announce a new series of DDR5 RAM, including TOUGHRAM RC DDR5, TOUGHRAM Z-ONE RGB D5, and the latest TOUGHRAM XG RGB D5 in black and white. In order to provide gamers with the most up-to-date tech, our new DDR5 lineups come with higher capacities, faster speeds, and better overall performance compared with the previous generation and will be compatible with mainstream hardware and the latest Intel motherboards. Let's have a look at our latest offerings:<br />
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To begin with, we have TOUGHRAM XG RGB D5 in black and white with a frequency of 5600MT/s recently released and are available for purchase. The TOUGHRAM XG RGB D5 series features a Hynix chipset, the built-in PMIC, On-die ECC, and XMP 3.0 one-click overclocking. However, what makes the TOUGHRAM XG series stand out is its 16 ultra-bright addressable LEDs that are fully compatible with TT RGB Plus 2.0 and NeonMaker, enabling users to highlight the aesthetics they pursue without any limitation. The series also features 2oz, 10-layer PCB, and 10μ Gold Finger, further reinforcing not only the overall quality of the product but its enhanced durability, for the package that's pleasing to look at and enjoyable to game on. Moreover, with its doubled bank group architecture, the new TOUGHRAM XG RGB D5 enhances access availability and brings you higher capacities without lag, paving the way for next-gen memory. Aside from that, the latest TOUGHRAM XG RGB D5 is also compatible with TT AI Voice Control and Amazon Alexa, allowing users to freely configure lighting effects through their voice.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YmMwPr64sAsM99S2.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="3840" data-height="1200" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/YmMwPr64sAsM99S2_thm.jpg" width="416" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296890/thermaltake-announces-toughram-ddr5-memory-series">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) MSI Announces 600 Series Motherboards Support The Next Gen Intel Processors
MSI announced BIOS support and updates on our motherboards for the upcoming series of next-gen Intel CPUs. As a world-leading motherboard brand, MSI is the commitment to keep updating and improving to deliver the best optimizing performance for gamers. BIOS updates are always great news and improvements for users. With MSI M-Flash or Flash BIOS button, allows users to update the BIOS with ease. MSI 600-Series motherboards will receive support for the next generation of Intel's Processors. BIOS updates will be available on its respective motherboard support pages, which can be accessed via the MSI Support website.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/g9dhx5CJo8iKVXoh.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1000" data-height="1081" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/g9dhx5CJo8iKVXoh_thm.jpg" width="120" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bEJBJnknO5L8UsCr.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="999" data-height="1344" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/bEJBJnknO5L8UsCr_thm.jpg" width="97" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Xj0ZW2o3x6clVbKV.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="999" data-height="531" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/Xj0ZW2o3x6clVbKV_thm.jpg" width="245" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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Intel Previews Arc A750 Graphics Card Performance
Intel has decided to share some more details on its upcoming Arc A750 graphics card, the one and same that appeared briefly in a <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296801/intels-arc-a750-graphics-card-makes-an-appearance" target="_blank">Gamer Nexus video</a> just the other day. The exact product being previewed is the Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition graphics card, but the company didn't reveal any specifications of the card in the video it posted. What is revealed, is that the card will outperform a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 card at 1440p in the five titles that Intel provided performance indications and average frame rates for. The five games are F1 2021, Cyberpunk 2077, Control, Borderlands 3 and Fortnite, so in other words, mostly quite demanding games with F1 2021 and Fortnite being the exceptions.<br />
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The only game we get any kind of insight into the actual performance of in the video, is Cyberpunk 2077, where Ryan Shrout details the game settings and the actual frame rate. At 2560 x 1440, using high settings, the Arc A750 delivers 60.79 FPS, with a low of 50.54 FPS and a max of 77.92 FPS. Intel claims this is 1.17 times the performance of an EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming 12G graphics card. At least Intel didn't try to pull a fast one, as the company provided average frame rates for all the other games tested as well, not just how many times faster the Intel card was and you can see those results below. The test system consisted of an Intel Core i9-12900K fitted to an ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero board, 32 GB of 4800 MHz DDR5 memory and a Corsair MP600 Pro XT 4 TB NVMe SSD, as well as Windows 11 Pro. According to the video, the Arc graphics cards should launch "this summer" and Intel will be releasing more details between now and the launch.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/45bWY0VdiLmYd1dB.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="960" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/45bWY0VdiLmYd1dB_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/a7y5mOu7YsgOpAq0.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="720" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/a7y5mOu7YsgOpAq0_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YKGolZz512aBZJbd.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1213" data-height="403" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/YKGolZz512aBZJbd_thm.jpg" width="391" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296871/intel-previews-arc-a750-graphics-card-performance">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) In Win Also Announces Mercury AM120S Case Fan
InWin has launched its new Mercury AM120S slim and silent 120 mm PC fan, which provides truly silent cooling within a slim 20 mm thick frame. The Mercury AM120S features a unique turbine blade design that is molded to the outer edge of the fan blades within the frame. This design concentrates airflow and avoids air leakage between the frame and blades, resulting in a concentrated airflow with reduced noise. The blades themselves also feature a unique engraved design that improves the balance of air pressure across the blade.<br />
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The Mercury AM120S operates at a truly silent 17 dBA. At its maximum airflow, it's capable of achieving over 60 CFM and 2.72 mm/H2O static pressure at just 29 dBA, which is comparable to other standard sized fans despite being housed in a more compact enclosure. The slimmer fan is about 20% smaller too. Several Mercury AM120S fans can be connected together using InWin's "Lock-N-Go" extension cable for more practical, user-friendly cable management. The anti-slide buckle ensures they stay securely fastened.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yU17YpDuiugc2FlY.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1920" data-height="1080" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/yU17YpDuiugc2FlY_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296870/in-win-also-announces-mercury-am120s-case-fan">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) In Win Launches new A3 and A5 PC Chassis
InWin has launched its new A3 and A5 PC chassis for compact and powerful micro-ATX and E-ATX PC builds. Following the minimalistic, modern design traits of the popular InWin A1 Series, the new A3 and A5 provide new opportunities for PC builders to maximize support for larger hardware while retaining the smallest footprints. <br />
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The A3 and A5 support high-end graphics cards up to 340 mm long, high efficiency ATX power supplies up to 200 mm long, plus space for multiple 2.5"/3.5" storage devices. Up to five fans can be installed in a bottom-to-top airflow, providing ample cooling opportunities; 240 mm AIO/liquid cooling radiators can be optimally placed at the top of the case, exhausting the heat directly from the chassis. The compact size, vertical airflow layout, superb upgrade options and modern design aesthetic set the bar for a superior PC system.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CB2EIfPJum2qcvr9.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1920" data-height="1080" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/CB2EIfPJum2qcvr9_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296869/in-win-launches-new-a3-and-a5-pc-chassis">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Lian Li Launches LANCOOL III—Pushing the Boundaries of Cooling Performance
LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of chassis and PC accessories, announces the latest addition to the LANCOOL series with the LANCOOL III. Designed to provide the best-in-series stock performance, the LANCOOL III comes equipped with a redesigned front panel with 51% porosity, four pre-installed 140 mm PWM fans, and simultaneously support up to three 360 mm radiators at the top, front, and bottom. The LANCOOL III features an updated front panel design with continuous aluminium strips which act as side panel handles, and an improved cable management solution. The LANCOOL III is available in black or white, and RGB or non-RGB editions. <br />
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To deliver great out-of-the-box performance, the LANCOOL III is air-flow optimized with a 51% porosity front mesh panel, fine mesh panels at the top and both sides of the PSU shroud, and four pre-installed 140 mm PWM fans. The LANCOOL III provides a wide range of cooling compatibility options, allowing users to install up to a 360 mm radiator at the front on the multi-position bracket, above the PSU shroud (80 mm thick max), and up to a 420 mm radiator at the top (75 mm thick max) in an offset position with enough clearance for 60 mm tall memory sticks. With support for up to E-ATX motherboards, 420 mm long graphics cards, and ATX PSUs, the LANCOOL III also offers multiple storage solutions for mounting up to 12 x 2.5" SSDs or 4 x 3.5" HDDs and 8 x 2.5" SSDs.<br />
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An AMD engineering sample CPU with the model name 100-000000593-20_Y has appeared in a couple of graphics rendering tests, paired with an NVIDIA RTX A4000 GPU. The CPU appears to be a 6-core Ryzen 7000-series chip that was fitted to a Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master motherboard. Based on the leaked information that was dug up by @TUM_APISAK, it has a clock speed of 4.4 GHz, but little else is known about the CPU. Basemark might not be the most widely used test out there and both the tests that were run, were GPU rendering tests. However, courtesy of @harukaze5719, we have some graphs comparing the alleged Ryzen 7000-series CPU with a Ryzen 9 5950X which is using the same GPU.<br />
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The first test is an OpenGL test where the 6-core CPU beats the 16-core CPU by a not insignificant 9.5 percent overall, but by more than 11 percent when it comes to the minimum frame rate in the benchmark. This is a significant performance lead, although in the Vulcan test, the difference is somewhat smaller with a 7 percent lead for the 6-core CPU. It's unclear how well these tests scale with more CPU cores, so we wouldn't read too much into either of these benchmark results, but it seems like AMD's Zen 4 architecture will deliver on what AMD has promised based on these early tests. We've independently verified that the numbers are in the ballpark of the engineering samples that AMD's partners have today, which means that these numbers haven't been faked in any way. Keep in mind that AMD is still working on its AM5 platform and it's still early days. We understand that AMD has recently fixed a few platform bugs that would've been showstoppers if AMD had launched the AM5 platform with them still present.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FNvq6UEtmFFzWu0V.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1366" data-height="768" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/FNvq6UEtmFFzWu0V_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KoVNWbWxPOPf3H6z.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="635" data-height="430" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/KoVNWbWxPOPf3H6z_thm.jpg" width="192" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8mTSrfJhdCw6bmyF.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1920" data-height="1080" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/8mTSrfJhdCw6bmyF_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jo29ZTrvRdR3Xz0B.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1920" data-height="1080" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/jo29ZTrvRdR3Xz0B_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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BTC Mining Cost Reaches 10-Month Lows of $13,000
Even as the price of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general tumbled some 60% in as many months, miners don't seem to be winding down their efforts at all. In fact, in what could be seen as a doubling-down in the value of crypto, miners have been seemingly investing in both more powerful and more power-efficient rigs. While mining rig prices too have tumbled along with crypto prices, these aren't small investments at all. Yet according to JPMorgan, they have allowed miners to decrease the average cost of mining a single Bitcoin down to $13,000 from its $24,000 average just a month ago.<br />
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The $13,000 figure is the lowest since September 2021. Remember that Bitcoin mining costs is affected not just by energy prices, but also by the amount of hash power available to the network, which automatically changes its mining difficulty to cater to higher (or lower) miner demand. And as energy prices have increased, miners have been taking less power-efficient rigs offline, which would cut into their profits - explaining the reduction in overall hash rate.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gKmDxHfq9c6uA37m.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="973" data-height="470" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/gKmDxHfq9c6uA37m_thm.jpg" width="269" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mImAF0rgSAf7XPpS.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1433" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/mImAF0rgSAf7XPpS_thm.jpg" width="186" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296860/btc-mining-cost-reaches-10-month-lows-of-usd-13-000">Read full story</a></div>
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Intel to Hike Core and Xeon CPU Pricing by up to 20%
According to the latest report from Nikkei Asia, Intel will raise its CPU pricing structure starting this fall. Citing concerns of increased electricity, raw materials, and labor costs, Intel has informed its clients that the company will add additional overhead to its existing pricing structure to make up for that difference. The report indicates that most of its microprocessors and peripheral chip products will be affected. However, the main target of the inflating costs is the company's Core and Xeon processor families. If you are wondering just how much will this price hike be, the current speculations point to anywhere from a 10 to 20 percent increase.<br />
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Of course, this information should be taken with a grain of salt. However, it is quite possible to see this price hike in the upcoming fall season, and we have to wait and see if it plays out.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IOkEf244yXCelGmu.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1705" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/IOkEf244yXCelGmu_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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SilverStone Readies the VIDA Slim Line of AIO CPU Coolers
SilverStone is readying the VIDA Silm line of all-in-one liquid CPU coolers. The cooler will come in variants based on radiator size, and in the future perhaps even in a white color trim. The star attraction is the cooler's slim water-block, and the 22 mm-thick radiator. Depending on the radiator size, you get one or more 15 mm-thick 120 mm fans, which takes the total radiator thickness (with fan(s) installed), to just 38 mm. The fans turn at speeds of up to 1,850 RPM, pushing, up to 68.33 CFM of airflow, and 2.59 mm H₂O pressure. The company didn't announce pricing or availability.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/h1G1T3SJdEMF1OEo.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="626" data-height="535" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/h1G1T3SJdEMF1OEo_thm.jpg" width="152" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) Axiomtek Presents New Server Grade EATX Motherboard for AIoT
Axiomtek - a world-renowned leader relentlessly devoted in the research, development and manufacture of series of innovative and reliable industrial computer products of high efficiency - is pleased to announce the IMB760, a server-grade extended ATX motherboard (330 mm x 305 mm) powered by the dual LGA4189 socket 3rd Gen Intel Xeon scalable processors (code name: Ice Lake-SP) with the Intel C627A chipset. It comes with an effective load balancing between two CPUs and multiple accelerator cards to stabilize computation loads and maximize computing power. Featuring optimized performance, more PCI Express Card slots, and high-density memory expansion, this EATX server motherboard enables high level computing, AI workload and deep learning for the data-fueled future.<br />
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"Performance, security, and flexibility are indispensable for AI in next-gen computing. As the first and flagship EATX motherboard of Axiomtek, the IMB760 features built-in AI and crypto acceleration functions as well as advanced security capabilities to meet the specific needs of automated manufacturing, robotics, image or video analytics, and other AIoT applications. This server-grade motherboard has sixteen DDR4-3200 RDIMM sockets with a memory capacity of up to 1 TB. Ready for the demands of massive data storage and high-speed data transmission, the industrial motherboard supports two NVMe SSD, one IPMI LAN, and two 10GbE LAN ports. Rich expansions with enough PCIe x16 slots and PCIe x8 slots for GPU acceleration, making IM760 a perfect solution for computationally intensive imaging, intelligent video analytics, and heavy workload processing," said Wayne Chung, the product manager of AIoT Team at Axiomtek.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LPqMUYLAc0vy4Igk.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1062" data-height="556" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/LPqMUYLAc0vy4Igk_thm.jpg" width="248" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296854/axiomtek-presents-new-server-grade-eatx-motherboard-for-aiot">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) DeepCool Launches LE and AG Series CPU Coolers
DeepCool announces its budget line of CPU coolers offering solid cooling performance and low operation noise levels while keeping the cost down. Introducing the DeepCool AG series air coolers and DeepCool LE series liquid coolers, streamlined to deliver value and performance to PC builders. Both series inherited their thermal and noise performance DNA from DeepCool's premium AK series air coolers and LS series liquid coolers. The new LE Series and AG Series CPU coolers are compatible with the latest Intel and AMD mainstream platforms including Intel LGA 1700 and AMD AM4/AM5.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KC67h0Vc6WIhK456.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="737" data-height="464" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/KC67h0Vc6WIhK456_thm.jpg" width="206" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FIvnc5FfjwAhl3qg.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="656" data-height="631" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/FIvnc5FfjwAhl3qg_thm.jpg" width="135" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BsQdS1afQXloLkEI.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="512" data-height="592" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/BsQdS1afQXloLkEI_thm.jpg" width="112" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296853/deepcool-launches-le-and-ag-series-cpu-coolers">Read full story</a></div>
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Tiny Pre-Production Intel Arc Graphics Card Pictured
The creator of RivaTuner/MSI Afterburner has recently posted a picture of a pre-production Intel Arc graphics card which could potentially be the entry-level A310. The low-profile single-slot card is pictured alongside the 34 cm long MSI RTX 3090 Ti SUPRIM where it is easily half the length at approximately 16 cm which is in the same range as some GeForce GTX 1630 and Radeon RX 6400 cards. <br />
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The Intel Arc card is designed for developers featuring a small dual-fan cooling solution with a shroud that might have been 3D printed. This is the first Intel Arc device to feature such a low-profile design with other ACM-G11 based cards from Intel and board partners often featuring dual-slot designs with larger single or dual fan setups.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZW1VeBq37E3GzeJ8.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/ZW1VeBq37E3GzeJ8_thm.jpg" width="173" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) D-Link Unveils Ultra-Fast Smart AI-Powered Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Systems
D-Link, a global leader in networking and connectivity technologies, today announces the launch of its all-new EAGLE PRO AI AX3200 Mesh Systems. Harnessing the power of AI and combining it with future-proof Wi-Fi 6 technology, the new mesh systems deliver faster speeds, greater capacity, and less network congestion for those looking to step up their Wi-Fi.<br />
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Designed for the modern device-dense smart home, the EAGLE PRO AI AX3200 Mesh Systems offers combined dual-band wireless speeds of up to 3.2 Gbps with the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology, including 1024 QAM, MU—MIMO, and OFDMA technologies. Available to buy in 2-pack (M32-2) and 3-pack (M32-3) formats, both are designed with a built-in AI Wi-Fi Optimiser that continuously connects to the best Wi-Fi channel and AI Traffic Optimiser prioritises the most critical internet usage. This ensures 4k streaming, gaming and video calls run seamlessly and without interruption.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3W6yrYXvzXoyROHK.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="2053" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/3W6yrYXvzXoyROHK_thm.jpg" width="278" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lEcrcKWSOyBSO41i.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="864" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/lEcrcKWSOyBSO41i_thm.jpg" width="117" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296851/d-link-unveils-ultra-fast-smart-ai-powered-wi-fi-6-mesh-systems">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) MagniumGear Announces New Neo Qube 2 and Neo Qube 2 Infinity Mirror Edition
MagniumGear has completed an extensive rebranding effort in response to accelerated company growth and renewal of its brand vision. At the heart of this rebranding is a change of the company name from Metallicgear to MagniumGear and with the rebranding comes a refresh of our product line up. MagniumGear today announces the all-new Neo Qube 2 and Neo Qube 2 IM (Infinity Mirror edition), a true showcase mid-tower chassis without compromise.<br />
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Its dual-chamber design makes installation and cable management a breeze while all system components are highlighted through the dual tempered glass panels. Both are capable of housing the most powerful gaming system with support for up to triple 360 radiators. Airflow has been optimized with low restriction mesh on all sides and a high-quality slidable dust filter at the bottom.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2Xns3BufHrIgUplp.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="960" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/2Xns3BufHrIgUplp_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vEe3dHXgNl4YGKpi.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="960" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/vEe3dHXgNl4YGKpi_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IJp4XGxlfQX2gXoh.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="960" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/IJp4XGxlfQX2gXoh_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Evr4bt8Rs30CSdhQ.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="960" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/Evr4bt8Rs30CSdhQ_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rG0aTnkbIDw0o8uj.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="960" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/rG0aTnkbIDw0o8uj_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296850/magniumgear-announces-new-neo-qube-2-and-neo-qube-2-infinity-mirror-edition">Read full story</a></div>
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CORSAIR, a world leader in high-performance gear for gamers and content creators, today announced the new CORSAIR K70 PRO MINI WIRELESS RGB 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, delivering the celebrated performance and design of the renowned K70 Series in a compact, portable 60% form-factor. From the keyswitches and keycaps to accents on the frame itself, the K70 PRO MINI WIRELESS is exceedingly customizable, combined with the K70 Series' award-winning performance and hyper-fast SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS technology, so that you can create exactly the keyboard you want and win with it anywhere.<br />
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With the ability to tailor a multitude of options to your preferences, the K70 PRO MINI WIRELESS is the most customizable CORSAIR keyboard yet. It comes equipped with your choice of 100% CHERRY MX Red or SPEED mechanical keyswitches - both guaranteed for 100 million keystrokes - which are hot-swappable, so you can quickly slot in your favorite MX-compatible keyswitch (or even mix-and-match for different keys). Likewise, the keyboard's durable, wear-and-shine-resistant PBT double-shot keycaps feature a standard bottom row layout, so any set of custom keycaps will fit. Lastly, the iconic aluminium frame, a hallmark of the K70 Series, now comes with an accent bar that can be swapped out to add an extra splash of color to your keyboard (additional colors sold separately).<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5gGEwqEoAFIf1vsJ.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1796" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/5gGEwqEoAFIf1vsJ_thm.jpg" width="233" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sxnZPEHhPsalvBb4.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1489" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/sxnZPEHhPsalvBb4_thm.jpg" width="194" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pvPXZk5jfvfcVoD4.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1646" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/pvPXZk5jfvfcVoD4_thm.jpg" width="214" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296849/corsair-unveils-k70-pro-mini-wireless-60-keyboard">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Thermaltake Announces ARGENT P900 Smart Gaming Desk
Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for Case, Cooling, Gaming peripherals, and enthusiast memory solutions, followed by the introduction of the ARGENT E700 Real Leather Gaming Chair designed by Studio F. A. Porsche, showcases the ARGENT P900 Smart Gaming Desk also in collaboration with Studio F. A. Porsche to complete your perfect setup. Our goal for ARGENT P900 was to create a smart, individual, and unique gaming desk, which differentiates itself from what is currently offered on the market. Not only have we produced a sophisticated new product, but we have also created an entire gaming environment, in which professional gamers can immerse themselves. The ARGENT P900 Smart Gaming Desk is built to adapt to exactly the way you need it<br />
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Designed by Studio F. A. Porsche, ARGENT P900 Smart Gaming Desk features brilliant ways to adjust desk heights. For example, users can simply use the iTake Software, mobile app, or smart panel on the desk itself. In addition, we have also developed the RGB Desk Mobile APP, which allows users to easily set the desk height from 70~100 cm (27.5" ~ 39.37") and quickly switch between 4 preset desk-height profiles (70 cm, 80 cm, 90 cm, 100 cm). Plus, via iTake Software and RGB Desk Mobile APP with the control box, it allows users to control the height of their desk and lighting effects with the ease of using mobile devices. A smart thing about the ARGENT P900 is that it will record your desk settings, and make adjustments according to your schedule.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SMscEuExsBzKSzFJ.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="2046" data-height="1200" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/SMscEuExsBzKSzFJ_thm.jpg" width="222" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296848/thermaltake-announces-argent-p900-smart-gaming-desk">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Razer Launches the Stream Controller for Content Creators and Streamers
Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Stream Controller, an all-in-one solution that streamlines content creation and places all the functionality that creators will ever need right at their fingertips. The Stream Controller offers endless shortcuts, easy multi-tasking, and instant access to any function, with near limitless software compatibility through its fully customizable touchscreen, commands, dials, and more.<br />
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Streamers and content creators alike can let their creativity flow with the Razer Stream Controller, with its user-interface specifically designed for intuitive organization by prioritizing multi-tasking and customization. The 12 haptic switchblade keys are bindable to an infinite number of commands and macros while the customizable icons allow for easier visual navigation. Powered by Loupedeck, nearly every aspect of the controller is customizable, all the way down to the haptic feedback range, allowing for the ideal level of tactile response. The 6 tactile analog dials provide on-the-fly audio adjustments to conveniently tweak the levels of audio, media, and other channels, as creators manage it all at a glance using the controller's dynamic LCD touchscreen. The 8 programmable buttons also let creators seamlessly toggle between multiple workspaces or activate common commands.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xwYXIHX6alyUmCLq.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="699" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/xwYXIHX6alyUmCLq_thm.jpg" width="238" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mV6qaq40Q21zZTH0.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="603" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/mV6qaq40Q21zZTH0_thm.jpg" width="276" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FSxmF8kKhOYKybQG.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="853" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/FSxmF8kKhOYKybQG_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MCyhhnA4qZkuxdRj.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="853" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/MCyhhnA4qZkuxdRj_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/296834/razer-launches-the-stream-controller-for-content-creators-and-streamers">Read full story</a></div>
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In today's fast-paced world, mobility is a defining feature of everyday life - and greater mobility demands greater flexibility. Whether at home or at the office, with friends or with colleagues, multitasking or relaxing, users need solutions that can keep pace with their dynamic lifestyle. Thus, the Philips 16B1P3302, a brand-new, lightweight 16" (15.6" / 39.6 cm diag.) monitor is introduced. Rich in features yet highly portable for enhanced entertainment and productivity - all in a sleek, slim, multi-award-winning design.<br />
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"The Philips 16B1P3302 portable monitor was made for today's active, on-the-go lifestyle. We're past the traditional work environment and work life, welcoming hybrid work and extreme flexibility. This model combines the productivity and performance-boosting features of a fixed monitor with the easy portability of a laptop." - says Carlos Sanchez, Senior Product Manager for Europe at MMD Monitors & Displays.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pUpQsIq5prQ5UU6o.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="911" data-height="685" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/pUpQsIq5prQ5UU6o_thm.jpg" width="173" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/o3vdDZEPaMioWPsh.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="779" data-height="484" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/o3vdDZEPaMioWPsh_thm.jpg" width="209" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dsxWysM753dLyxDD.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="627" data-height="725" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/dsxWysM753dLyxDD_thm.jpg" width="112" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4bD12CvVTDi56JPO.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1707" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/4bD12CvVTDi56JPO_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297134/philips-reveals-the-16b1p3302-portable-monitor">Read full story</a></div>
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Google Fires Engineer that Claimed one of Its AIs Had Achieved Sentience
Google has done it: they've "finally" fired Blake Lemoine, one of the engineers tasked with working on one of the company's AIs, LAMda. Back in the beginning of June, the world of AI, consciousness, and Skynet-fearing humans woke up to a gnarly claim: that <a rel="nofollow" href="https://blog.google/technology/ai/lamda/" target="_blank">one of Google's AI constructs, LAMda,</a> might have achieved consciousness. According to Blake Lemoine, who holds and undergraduate and a master's degree in computer science from the University of Louisiana (and says he left a doctoral program to take the Google job), there was just too much personality behind the AI's answers to chalk them up to a simple table with canned responses for certain questions. In other words, the AI presented emergent discourse: it not only understood the meaning of words, but their context and their implications. After a number of interviews throughout publications (some of them unbiased, others not so much - <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wired.com/story/blake-lemoine-google-lamda-ai-bigotry/" target="_blank">just see the parallels being made</a> between Blake and Jesus Christ in some publications' choice of banner image for their article), Blake Lemoine's claim traversed the Internet, and sparked more questions about the nature of consciousness and emergent intelligence than it answered.<br />
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Now, after months of paid leave (one of any company's strategies to cover its legal angles before actually pulling the trigger), Google has elected to fire the engineer. Blake Lemoine came under fire from Google by posting excerpts of his conversations with the AI bot - alongside the (to some) incendiary claims of consciousness. In the published excerpts, the engineer talks with LAMda about Isaac Asimov's laws of robotics, the AI's fears of being shut down, and its belief that it couldn't be a slave as it didn't have any actual need for paid wages. But the crawling mists of doubt don't stop there: Blake also claims LAMda itself asked for a lawyer. It wasn't told to get one; it didn't receive a suggestion to get one. No; rather, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.techspot.com/news/95063-google-ai-engineer-who-believes-chatbot-has-become.html" target="_blank">the AI concluded it would need one</a>.<br />
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(PR) Intel and MediaTek Form Foundry Partnership
Intel and MediaTek today announced a strategic partnership to manufacture chips using Intel Foundry Services' (IFS) advanced process technologies. The agreement is designed to help MediaTek build a more balanced, resilient supply chain through the addition of a new foundry partner with significant capacity in the United States and Europe. MediaTek plans to use Intel process technologies to manufacture multiple chips for a range of smart edge devices. IFS offers a broad manufacturing platform with technologies optimized for high performance, low power and always-on connectivity built on a roadmap that spans production-proven three-dimensional FinFET transistors to next-generation breakthroughs.<br />
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"As one of the world's leading fabless chip designers powering more than 2 billion devices a year, MediaTek is a terrific partner for IFS as we enter our next phase of growth," said IFS President Randhir Thakur. "We have the right combination of advanced process technology and geographically diverse capacity to help MediaTek deliver the next billion connected devices across a range of applications."<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QKjDaPmxq9KhbFJO.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="596" data-height="544" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/QKjDaPmxq9KhbFJO_thm.jpg" width="142" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297132/intel-and-mediatek-form-foundry-partnership">Read full story</a></div>
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Ubisoft Cancels Four Games Including Splinter Cell VR & Ghost Recon Frontline
Ubisoft has recently announced during their quarterly earnings report that four games had been canceled including Splinter Cell VR & Ghost Recon Frontline while Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will be delayed until late 2023. Ubisoft's Red Storm studio and Meta had been jointly developing Splinter Cell VR before the game was canceled due to the "uncertain economic environment". The free-to-play battle royale Ghost Recon Frontline title that was being made at Ubisoft Bucharest was also scrapped after a previous delay and significant fan backlash. The open-world Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora game has been delayed until FY2023 with indications that the launch could occur towards the end of the year.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dv9A3sF9PLkiOjDG.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1200" data-height="674" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/dv9A3sF9PLkiOjDG_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) Minisforum Announces UM580 Mini PC Featuring Ryzen 7 5800H
MINISFORUM today announced their UM580 mini PC, which is listed in their Venus series, to provide ultimate performance and work flexibility with AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor & Radeon Graphics. UM580 is the upgrade version of the UM560 mini PC with a stronger CPU, more powerful adapter, and better heat sink. It is a multi-purpose mini computer designed for use in a variety of solutions, such as gaming, home office, media center/HTPC, printer management PC, digital signage, or mass-deployment enterprise IT solutions.<br />
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The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is a high-performance octa-core processor of the Cezanne product family. It is originally designed for gaming laptops. But now Minisforum finds a way to put it in the UM580 mini PC. It is 8 cores, and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.2 GHz and can be boosted up to 4.4 GHz. It has 16 MB of L3 cache and 35 W of TDP.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mm0NxKUGY8dU0olZ.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="800" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/mm0NxKUGY8dU0olZ_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/irX9fqDLLPGNDiBE.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="983" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/irX9fqDLLPGNDiBE_thm.jpg" width="133" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297129/minisforum-announces-um580-mini-pc-featuring-ryzen-7-5800h">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) EK Announces New Set of Gold Plated Products
Gold is the quintessential symbol of status, power, immortality, and wealth, often reserved for royalty, so why not add some to your PC? After the immense success and popularity of gold-plated EK-Torque fittings, EK, the premium custom loop liquid cooling manufacturer, has decided to expand its golden portfolio even further.<br />
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In the past few weeks, several gold-plated products made it to the EK Webshop, and with the most recent launch of the golden EK-Quantum Convection M.2 NVMe heatsink, EK has rounded up the expansion of its golden portfolio. We must not forget to mention that genuine gold was used for the plating of all these products, so it's not a sham. Plus, everyone knows these are good times to invest in gold.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/I0tftgitym5mAQY7.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1200" data-height="400" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/I0tftgitym5mAQY7_thm.jpg" width="390" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gRbVuPt3x2HYWn1S.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1440" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/gRbVuPt3x2HYWn1S_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/m8NmVneYz24zEMFl.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1440" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/m8NmVneYz24zEMFl_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/htehTs7lws44Uty3.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1200" data-height="675" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/htehTs7lws44Uty3_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297128/ek-announces-new-set-of-gold-plated-products">Read full story</a></div>
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DDR5 Memory Boosts Intel Raptor Lake Performance by up to 20% Compared to DDR4
As we approach the launch of Intel's upcoming Raptor Lake desktop processors, we are getting more leaks of testing performed by system integrators and 3rd parties that have early access to the engineering sample (ES) chips. A few days ago, we saw an Intel Core i7-13700K CPU <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297075/intel-core-i7-13700k-raptor-lake-s-cpu-runs-geekbench" target="_blank">run Geekbench 5 benchmark</a> with the older DDR4 memory on ASRock Z690 Steel Legend WiFi 6E. Today, we are seeing a similar test performed on the same processor, with ASRock Z690 Steel Legend WiFi 6E/D5 equipped with DDR5 memory. While the previous DDR4 testing used modules running at 3200 MT/s, the DDR5 testing uses 5200 MT/s rated DRAM with unknown timings and setup.<br />
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As far as performance goes, the single-core result of the 16-core Intel Core i7-13700K processor was 2090 points with DDR4, while DDR5 showed a slight regression of 2069 points. Of course, this could be attributed to the margin of error. As far as multi-core performance goes, the DDR4 testing managed to produce 16542 points, whereas the DDR5-equipped platform scored 19811 points. This is an immediate 20% performance uplift in multi-core score. It shows that all the cores present in Raptor Lake processors are starving for bandwidth, and a faster memory protocol can bring quite an improvement. As usual, we have to wait to confirm this information with our testing so that we can draw more conclusions.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iLL0GHLuukHssfnM.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1371" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/iLL0GHLuukHssfnM_thm.jpg" width="186" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZT1SiH4z1PrUQkNl.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="775" data-height="871" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/ZT1SiH4z1PrUQkNl_thm.jpg" width="116" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JM0chAQkDNEnx3OD.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="775" data-height="851" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/JM0chAQkDNEnx3OD_thm.jpg" width="118" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) TerraMaster Launches Comprehensive Data Backup & Sync Functions for Ransomware Protection
TerraMaster, a professional brand that specializes in providing innovative storage products for home, businesses and enterprises, launches a comprehensive data backup and sync function to provide bolstered protection. Recently, QNAP NAS device was attacked by a new type of ransomware known as Checkmate. Checkmate attacks via SMB services exposed to the internet and employs a dictionary attack to break accounts with weak passwords. Data protection from ransomware and other cyberattacks is a major concern for NAS users - a concern very much acknowledged by TerraMaster.<br />
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Today, TerraMaster releases new single portal folder level data backup and synchronization features for TerraMaster devices. The recently released TOS 5's new applications such as centralized backup, TFSS, and TFM Backup provides a variety of data backup and recovery options.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jBEiNSal4Phty9jL.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="977" data-height="552" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/jBEiNSal4Phty9jL_thm.jpg" width="230" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297122/terramaster-launches-comprehensive-data-backup-sync-functions-for-ransomware-protection">Read full story</a></div>
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Several new ASRock products have passed through the KCC, which is the Korean equivalent of the FCC and normally this would be a new motherboard or maybe some small form factor system, but surprisingly enough, we're looking at gaming monitors. The leak comes courtesy of @momomo_us who's dug up a lot of juicy details on two of the models, whereas we only know the basic specs for the other models. First up, we have the PG34WQ15R, which is a 34-inch curved VA display with a 3440x1440 resolution. It supports FreeSync Premium and has a refresh rate range of 48 to 165 Hz over DisplayPort and 48-100 Hz over HDMI, which seems to be an HDMI 1.4 limitation. The next model is the PG27FF, which is a regular 1080p IPS display that also supports FreeSync Premium, here with a refresh rate range of 48 to 165 Hz over both DP and HDMI. There appears to be multiple sub SKUs of this model, but all start with PG27F.<br />
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Then we have the PG32QF, which should be a flat 32-inch display, with unknown specs, but the Q in the model name suggests that it's a 1440p monitor. Finally we have the PG42U, where the U in the model name suggests it's a 4K 42-inch display. The stand looks nearly identical to the one ASUS uses for its ROG Strix XG43UQ 4K screen and the specs are likely to be quite similar too, which means we might see support for 144 Hz or higher refresh rates. All four displays are manufactured by TPV Technology, which produces its own monitors under the AOC, Envision and Philips brands. It's unknown when these new monitors from ASRock will launch, but considering they've passed through certification, it's highly likely that they'll turn up sometime later this year.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CBrfIc6P8XvYWqen.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="600" data-height="446" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/CBrfIc6P8XvYWqen_thm.jpg" width="175" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YKu4GNJNnNnzbm8i.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="600" data-height="449" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/YKu4GNJNnNnzbm8i_thm.jpg" width="174" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UaWCMuo9ZTjWGJWR.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="600" data-height="449" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/UaWCMuo9ZTjWGJWR_thm.jpg" width="174" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mcIOXLvvUpnqaJtJ.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="600" data-height="445" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/mcIOXLvvUpnqaJtJ_thm.jpg" width="175" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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SilverStone Launches M.2 Riser Card for Two SSDs
For those with older systems, or for those just in need of additional M.2 slots in their system, SilverStone has launched the SST-ECM28 riser card. The SST-ECM28 is a low-profile solution that can house one M-key NVMe drive and one B-key SATA drive, as it allows a drive to be mounted on each side of the riser card. The SATA drive requires a SATA cable to be connected to the rear of the riser card and then to a SATA slot on the motherboard to function.<br />
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This isn't the first time we've seen a product that can handle two drives, but it's the first time we've seen one that is as compact as this. The downside is that there's no retention bracket and it appears that the only way to hold the SST-ECM28 is by fitting it into a physical x16 slot that has a locking mechanism for graphics cards, as the PCB has a retention hook, just as you get on most x16 cards. The SST-ECM28 uses a standard x4 PCIe interface, so it will fit in x4 slots as well, with the risk of it popping out of the slot if the system is moved around. Drives of all sizes from 2230 up to 2280 are supported for both SATA and NVMe drives.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HlGrlanXL0Ti7F6k.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="621" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/HlGrlanXL0Ti7F6k_thm.jpg" width="268" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CV9jysqFh9wKi8tj.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="451" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/CV9jysqFh9wKi8tj_thm.jpg" width="369" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SOIcGMp66Scm8yYp.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="822" data-height="516" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/SOIcGMp66Scm8yYp_thm.jpg" width="207" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/erYT8AiwQgAaWwL3.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="864" data-height="512" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/erYT8AiwQgAaWwL3_thm.jpg" width="219" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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Intel Raptor Lake Launch and Availability Dates Revealed
A post on Chinese forum Bilibili has revealed more exact details with regards to when Intel's Raptor Lake series of processors will launch and if nothing changes between now and then, the K and KF SKU's should be announced as previously thought, at the Intel Innovation '22 event that kicks off on the 27th of September. Retail availability, alongside Z790 motherboards should be about a month later, starting the week of the 17th of October. We've confirmed these dates with our own sources, but as always with early information, these things can change.<br />
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The rest of the Raptor Lake family of CPUs, as well as the H770 and B760 chipsets are expected to launch at CES 2023 in January and the poster on Bilibili claims that retail sales should be sometime in the second half of January. We've not been able to confirm the latter information here. As per older rumours, Intel is expected to change the PCIe lane allocation for the Z790 chipset compared to Z690 and based on the information posted, Z790 will have 20 PCIe 4.0 and eight PCIe 3.0 lanes, vs. 12 PCIe 4.0 and 16 PCIe 3.0 for the Z690 chipset. Raptor Lake is also said to get native support for faster DDR5 5600 memory, rather than just 4800 MHz DDR5 for Alder Lake. There are apparently no changes to the CPU PCIe lanes and DDR4 support is still here, but once again, no changes have been made to the DDR4 memory controller.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tEqLsE6aCGnoZhGy.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="764" data-height="406" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/tEqLsE6aCGnoZhGy_thm.jpg" width="245" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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Intel Core i7-13700K Raptor Lake-S CPU Runs Geekbench
With Intel Raptor Lake-S desktop processors around the corner, we see an ever-increasing number of entries to the popular synthetic benchmark databases. Yesterday we had an <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297047/intel-core-i5-13600k-geekbench-results-pop-up" target="_blank">Intel Core i5-3600K CPU</a>, while today, we are presented with Core i7-13700K SKU. The new 13th generation Core i7-13700K CPU features eight P-cores and eight E-cores. Compared to the 12th generation Core i7-12700K, this is a step up with eight P-cores and four E-cores. According to Geekbench 5 benchmark, the new Qualification Sample (QS) of Core i7-13700K CPU was running at the minimum clock of 5.289 GHz, maximum clock of 5.381 GHz, and average speed of 5.36 GHz. It was tested on the same configuration as yesterday's i5 SKU with ASRock Z690 Steel Legend WiFi 6E motherboard with 32 GB of DDR4 memory.<br />
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As far as the results are concerned, the 13th gen i7-13700K SKU scored 2090 points in the single-core test, while the multi-core score totaled 16542 points. If we compare this to the 12th gen i7-12700K CPU that it replaces, the new model leads by about 10% and 17% in single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iQFwBCPAJHnumNVC.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1371" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/iQFwBCPAJHnumNVC_thm.jpg" width="186" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HHwHX23GwNBTzSlc.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="775" data-height="851" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/HHwHX23GwNBTzSlc_thm.jpg" width="118" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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Intel Xeon W9-3495 Sapphire Rapids HEDT CPU with 56 Cores and 112 Threads Appears
Intel's upcoming Sapphire Rapids processors will not only be present in the server sector but will also span the high-end desktop (HEDT) platform. Today, according to the findings of a Twitter user, @InstLatX64, we have an appearance of Intel's upcoming Sapphire Rapids HEDT SKU in Kernel.org boot logs. Named Intel Xeon W9-3495, this model features 56 cores and 112 threads. While there is no specific information about base and boost frequencies, we know that the SKU supports AVX-512 and AMX instructions. This is a welcome addition, as we have seen Intel disable AVX-512 on consumer chips altogether. <br />
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With a high core count and additional instructions for Deep Learning, this CPU will power workstations sometimes in the future. With the late arrival of Sapphire Rapids for servers, a HEDT variant should follow.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cO4mZRmGcrzeVCrL.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1370" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/cO4mZRmGcrzeVCrL_thm.jpg" width="186" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mX09WLmY3TkvwlqX.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1852" data-height="440" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/mX09WLmY3TkvwlqX_thm.jpg" width="547" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) CommScope Launches ARRIS SURFboard Wi-Fi 6E Network Upgrade Devices
As devices and gaming consoles are increasingly connected to home networks, consumers desire to improve the quality and performance of their Wi-Fi network and they can do that by upgrading their network to Wi-Fi 6E. A global leader in home networking solutions, CommScope is entering the retail Wi-Fi 6E market by offering two new ARRIS SURFboard solutions. These enable customers to upgrade their network quickly and easily without replacing any of their existing equipment.<br />
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"Augmented reality, virtual reality, and gaming consoles are establishing baselines of latency and jitter performance that are driving consumers to upgrade their home networks and improve their overall connectivity performance," stated Evan Groat, Senior Vice President, Smart Home Solutions and Retail Products, CommScope. "One way to accomplish this is by upgrading to Wi-Fi 6E technology which is exactly what these two new ARRIS SURFboard solutions achieve. Each allows consumers to connect more devices to their home network simultaneously with consistent speed and reliability, while also improving their gaming and streaming performance," Groat continued.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hjXFkVUNRpOjA9tb.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="1002" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/hjXFkVUNRpOjA9tb_thm.jpg" width="166" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ABjSQzG3KIu0XVID.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1168" data-height="1248" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/ABjSQzG3KIu0XVID_thm.jpg" width="122" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297072/commscope-launches-arris-surfboard-wi-fi-6e-network-upgrade-devices">Read full story</a></div>
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TechPowerUp and Creative Hearing is Believing Giveaway: The Winners
TechPowerUp partnered with Creative, the pioneers of PC gaming audio, to bring you the "Hearing is Believing" Giveaway. Under Creative's technological leadership, PC gaming audio evolved with the times, and is now squarely in the era of game streamers and content creators. With the company's Sound Blaster GC7, not only do you get the highest quality audio tuned by experts, but also DSPs optimized for various game genres, and audio controls for content creators. We're giving away three prizes from the Creative stable, and without further ado, here they are:<ul><li>@truehighroller1 from the US, wins the Creative Sound Blaster GC7</li><li>Gabriele from Italy, wins the Creative Sound Blaster X4</li><li>Jeff from the US, wins the Creative Sound BlasterX G6</li></ul>A huge Congratulations to you three! TechPowerUp and Creative with more such interesting giveaways!<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BONy3JqFh9C5RPhA.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="800" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/BONy3JqFh9C5RPhA_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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Unofficial NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060M Performs Within an Inch of the RTX 3060
Remember those unofficial GeForce RTX 3060 cards that sported <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/292716/chinese-oem-creates-6gb-rtx-3060-laptop-gpu-based-desktop-graphics-cards-for-miners" target="_blank">"hackamajigged" Mobile versions of the NVIDIA RTX 3060 desktop GPU wrapped in a shiny, desktop-like shroud</a>? Well, those cards are now surfacing again just as Ethereum's Merge approaches (for the umpteenth time, it has to be said). Miners have taken to offload their graphics cards in order to recoup their hardware investment costs. Despite the recent positive price action, which saw Ethereum in particular recovering 34% of its value in about a week, there's only so much time left to mine before all those re-purposed GPUs become "nothing more" than gaming graphics cards. And those are usually superfluous beyond one per rig - never mind the numbers used by miners.<br />
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As these cards are now surfacing in the secondary markets, some benchmarks are also leaking. According to a Korean YouTuber, It appears that the RTX 3060M is actually a pretty competent RTX 3060. The GeForce RTX 3060M makes use of the same GA106 (Ampere) silicon as the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, sporting 3,840 CUDA cores and 6 GB of 14 Gbps GDDR6 memory (256 more CUDA cores than the desktop version, as wider, lesser-clocked GPUs sport better power efficiency profiles). The desktop shroud does allow it to unlock an additional 300 MHz in core frequency, while reducing its TDP from 105 W down to just 80 W.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pl72PpV2GUlpZpqY.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="2843" data-height="1445" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/pl72PpV2GUlpZpqY_thm.jpg" width="256" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/peCr2G1GzJddE4pu.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1333" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/peCr2G1GzJddE4pu_thm.jpg" width="173" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297067/unofficial-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3060m-performs-within-an-inch-of-the-rtx-3060">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Silicon Power Introduces Stream S05 Portable Hard Drive
The new Stream S05 from Silicon Power (SP) was designed to be the perfect portable hard drive for saving on the go. The Stream S05 will be your new favorite 2.5" portable hard drive. Intended for everyday use, its compact and lightweight design comfortably fits in your hand for ultimate portability. Bring it with you wherever you go to back-up everything from important documents to irreplaceable memories, reliably and securely. Photos, videos, songs, documents - whatever you need to back-up, the Stream S05 has space for tons of it with up to 5 TB of storage capacity. Plus, a super-speed USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A interface delivers rapid transfer rates to cut the time needed for storing your files in a safe place.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YgpLpG2xUJM26iC0.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1080" data-height="665" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/YgpLpG2xUJM26iC0_thm.jpg" width="211" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bzRXi9z5D2MHwA6V.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="960" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/bzRXi9z5D2MHwA6V_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297064/silicon-power-introduces-stream-s05-portable-hard-drive">Read full story</a></div>
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Get ready to connect with your Discord friends and communities on Xbox! Discord Voice chat is coming to your Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. You will be able to chat with anyone on Discord via voice channels or group calls directly from your console making it easy to connect with friends across mobile, Xbox, and PC. The update will start rolling out to Xbox Insiders today and will be available soon for everyone.<br />
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Today's update enables a highly requested feature - Discord Voice on Xbox consoles allows you to talk with your friends and community while you play your favorite games. Planning a few rounds of multiplayer action in Halo Infinite with buddies on both console and PC? Exploring new biomes with your friends in Minecraft? See them already playing a game that supports cross-play? Connect to their voice channel and chat as you all play.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KVCr1WRpIclduNWr.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1707" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/KVCr1WRpIclduNWr_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BodAqEP9i0Q4M0fh.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1707" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/BodAqEP9i0Q4M0fh_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297063/discord-voice-chat-comes-to-xbox-consoles">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) EK Launches Mousepads as Part of New EK Loot Product Line
Gaming is no good without the proper gear for your PC environment, and EK has decided to solve that issue for you! EK Water Blocks, the premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer, is preparing a brand new product category for gamers and PC enthusiasts called the EK Loot. Things are being kicked off with a couple of sleek minimalistic mousemats, ranging from small to extra large. But fear not; these will not be the only EK Loot products to hit the shelves since more cool essentials are soon to follow to create the right environment for your PC.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sJwMOfxe11srdvON.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1920" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/sJwMOfxe11srdvON_thm.jpg" width="312" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TG1kKbN6BgMLBmlz.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1440" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/TG1kKbN6BgMLBmlz_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tWTKhxxACvHRrrLX.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1440" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/tWTKhxxACvHRrrLX_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1J0S64BpLa4VYMpJ.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1440" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/1J0S64BpLa4VYMpJ_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297062/ek-launches-mousepads-as-part-of-new-ek-loot-product-line">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Goodram Launches IRDM PRO DDR4 Crimson White Series
The IRDM gaming brand, meeting the expectations of gamers and PC builders, introduces new white DRAM memory modules, which are distinguished by red details and marking of heat sinks. The IRDM PRO DDR4 Crimson White series is a response to the growing interest in PC sets made of white components. The latest modules in the IRDM portfolio are characterized by a frequency of 3600 MHz with timings 18-22-22 and a voltage of 1.35 V. The offer includes single modules with capacities of 8 and 16 GB, as well as the increasingly popular Dual Channel 16 and 32 GB sets.<br />
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IRDM PRO DDR4 Crimson White is a memory designed for gamers, enthusiasts and users expecting fast and stable operation of their computer set. The memories are based on an 8-layer white PCB and selected Samsung D-Die memory chips. The whole module is enclosed in a stylish white heat sink with a distinctive crimson IRDM brand logo.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9ogNX4q7vzg6hT8T.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1920" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/9ogNX4q7vzg6hT8T_thm.jpg" width="260" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AEIZVpOh9Q5WahI3.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1920" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/AEIZVpOh9Q5WahI3_thm.jpg" width="260" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297061/goodram-launches-irdm-pro-ddr4-crimson-white-series">Read full story</a></div>
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Jade Ember Studios is proud to announce Reliquary, a story-driven action-adventure game in which you explore the preserved ruins of a vanished empire as you fight your way through a land teeming with monsters, magic, and lost technology.<br />
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Reliquary is an original 3D, action-adventure title with an emphasis on character-driven story and ability-driven exploration and progression, taking influence from titles like Metroid Prime, Hyper Light Drifter, and Tomb Raider (2013), planned for release in the coming December-February window for Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC, with additional PS5 and Xbox Series versions planned for 2023.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/D7R07wFlLuL5eEB7.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="673" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/D7R07wFlLuL5eEB7_thm.jpg" width="91" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8BianlNBPaJ4C9qE.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1707" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/8BianlNBPaJ4C9qE_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rTpFh1LptkTvMhoR.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1707" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/rTpFh1LptkTvMhoR_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/0EatSK1ney4QYUj4.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1707" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/0EatSK1ney4QYUj4_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297894/jade-ember-studios-announces-reliquary-a-story-driven-action-adventure-game">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Turtle Beach's New, Affordable Designed for Xbox REACT-R Controller Now Available for Gamers
Turtle Beach Corporation today announced that the all-new Designed for Xbox Turtle Beach REACT-R Controller is now available at retailers in the U.S. The first of Turtle Beach's new controller products to launch in 2022, the REACT-R is an ultra-affordable controller at $39.99 MSRP with many of the same core features as the highly rated Designed for Xbox Recon Controller (MSRP $59.99). This includes delivering the leading console gaming headset maker's exclusive, patented Superhuman Hearing sound setting to any connected wired 3.5 mm headset.<br />
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The REACT-R Controller launched in the UK and in Europe last month where it immediately garnered critical acclaim, including from GamesRadar with a 4.5/5 review score, calling it "stunning value for the money," and saying, "This gamepad looks, feels, and plays as a far more premium product." The REACT-R Controller is compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PCs and is available in Black, or White with Purple accents. Gamers can get their REACT-R Controller today from Turtle Beach and participating retailers for $39.99 MSRP.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iYcdlFESGnNz5oPn.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1707" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/iYcdlFESGnNz5oPn_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297893/turtle-beachs-new-affordable-designed-for-xbox-react-r-controller-now-available-for-gamers">Read full story</a></div>
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Sample Pictured in the Flesh
Someone with access to an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X "Zen 4" processor posted one of the first pictures of an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X "Zen 4" desktop processor installed on a motherboard. The picture shows the 7700X seated in the Socket AM5. The retention brace of the socket only clutches against two side protrusions of the IHS. AMD explained in its <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/review/amd-zen-4-ryzen-7000-technical-details/" target="_blank">recent interview</a> with us that the odd shape of the IHS is to accommodate the various electrical SMDs outside the IHS for better thermal management. With the processor installed, we can see that they're exposed and not covered up by the retention brace. The IHS is taller than the brace, so there will be some passive ventilation for the SMDs. Installing a Ryzen 7000 processor on Socket AM5 involves familiar steps to installing Intel mainstream-desktop processors for the past 15 years. This particular processor has the "D" marking on the IHS, which denotes a non-retail sample (possibly a review sample).<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/G5iEwqTka26FEKFw.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="451" data-height="600" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/G5iEwqTka26FEKFw_thm.jpg" width="98" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) Fractal Design Outs Focus 2 Case Series
The new Focus 2 mid-tower cases offer a precise, straight-forward design which has been carefully engineered to leverage the airflow potential of the case. Its innovative approach to the interior layout creates an unobstructed flow throughout the case, making it enjoyable to build and upgrade in, while unlocking the ability to cool components directly. This performance-centric design helps to enable a smooth experience, allowing users to focus on what's important to them.<br />
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Out of the box, its quality construction, clean exterior and airflow-enabling front mesh make Focus 2 a serious choice for gaming systems. Inside, it also offers quality-of-life building features such as an open and accessible interior, SSD quick clips, and intuitive cable management options. One of the many user benefits of Focus 2 is its adaptability and upgradeability, with available accessories including storage expansions and a USB-C upgrade kit.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sSsHuhbPiNEnf9r2.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="987" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/sSsHuhbPiNEnf9r2_thm.jpg" width="128" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DzdRZ4NMg4BKnpxn.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1017" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/DzdRZ4NMg4BKnpxn_thm.jpg" width="132" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/0IfMJFCIm8nMuYFu.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1017" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/0IfMJFCIm8nMuYFu_thm.jpg" width="132" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PwvCas0ltkyzKCxa.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1333" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/PwvCas0ltkyzKCxa_thm.jpg" width="173" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nqKZNnSrdMoXSYm5.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="971" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/nqKZNnSrdMoXSYm5_thm.jpg" width="126" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div>[Editor's note: Our <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/review/fractal-design-focus-2-rgb/" target="_blank">in-depth review of the Fractal Design Focus 2 RGB</a> is now live]<div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297889/fractal-design-outs-focus-2-case-series">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) EKSA Launches its New E900 x Lords Mobile Headset
Continuing its prestigious collection of gaming headsets, EKSA is pleased to announce a collaboration with Lords Mobile, a game that has won several awards and is highly rated on the Google Play Store and IOS App Store with its E900 x Lords Edition. Building upon the success of the E900 and upgrading its features and color set, EKSA's collaboration with Lords Mobile also offers customers a deluxe game pack worth USD 350 if used within 24 hours. The EKSA E900 X Lords Mobile Headset is available from the EKSA website and Amazon for $35.99/£29.85.<br />
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Since its release in 2016, Lords Mobile has become one of the most popular strategy games globally, with 490 million registered players. Creating the headset directly with Lords Mobile, it boasts several optimisation features made specifically for the game with upgraded 50 mm drivers to unlock greater sonic detail, depth, and clarity promise to allow for the battle videos featured throughout Lords to be even more immersive for gamers. In addition to this, owing to the enhanced audio quality of the headset, players can accurately identify the location of various in-game sounds, whether it is a gentle footstep or an enemy gunshot.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hez9fn3dCZTsaTlp.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="868" data-height="885" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/hez9fn3dCZTsaTlp_thm.jpg" width="128" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297884/eksa-launches-its-new-e900-x-lords-mobile-headset">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) EK Introduces Fluid Works Compute Series X7000-RM GPU Server
EK Fluid Works, a high-performance workstation manufacturer, is expanding its Compute Series with a rackmount liquid-cooled GPU server, the X7000-RM. The EK Fluid Works Compute Series X7000-RM is tailor-made for high-compute density applications such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, rendering farms, and scientific compute simulations.<br />
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What separates the X7000-RM from similar GPU server solutions is EK's renowned liquid cooling and high compute density. It offers 175% more GPU computational power than air-cooled servers of similar size while maintaining 100% of its performance output no matter the intensity or duration of the task. The standard X7000-RM 5U chassis can be equipped with an AMD EPYC Milan-X 64 Core CPU, up to 2 TB of DDR4 RAM, and up to seven NVIDIA A100 80 GB GPUs for the ultimate heavy-duty GPU computational power. Intel Xeon Scalable single and dual socket solutions are also possible, but such configurations are limited to a maximum of five GPUs.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4UaKscSgO8rbsfJU.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1445" data-height="905" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/4UaKscSgO8rbsfJU_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297883/ek-introduces-fluid-works-compute-series-x7000-rm-gpu-server">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Tunermaxx Announces Snow Scout, a Virtual Reality Adventure On Skis
A year after their exclusive Meta Quest release "Rainbow Reactor: Fusion", Tunermaxx are back with an ambitious VR adventure on Steam VR. The game spent five months in Early Access and was shaped by feedback from the community. Players will be immersed in a majestic Alpine landscape, preparing a remote little ski resort for reopening - all by themselves.<br />
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With all the stress that has been invading our lives recently, Snow Scout offers a chance to virtually get away from it all. Players experience the game's story as themselves, having decided to volunteer with a non-profit organization, with the task of preparing a remote little ski resort for reopening. They will have to perform tasks based on real ski patrols, like opening and checking slopes, performing snow cover tests to determine avalanche risks and even triggering controlled avalanches, as well as side-tasks like recycling trash and taking pictures of elusive Alpine birds.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wKIBiurLnoNV612G.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1366" data-height="768" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/wKIBiurLnoNV612G_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TldiYiPVRr5EwGdf.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1300" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/TldiYiPVRr5EwGdf_thm.jpg" width="176" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YZPhMOUJQUbG3zrr.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1366" data-height="768" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/YZPhMOUJQUbG3zrr_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sZ3jr3HnD8UGZAs3.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1366" data-height="768" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/sZ3jr3HnD8UGZAs3_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297876/tunermaxx-announces-snow-scout-a-virtual-reality-adventure-on-skis">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Reach New Levels of Total Immersion with Logitech Chorus for Meta Quest 2
Logitech today announced a new integrated audio solution designed from the ground up for Meta Quest 2 to be the ultimate audio integration, the Logitech Chorus. "From the start, we wanted to help more people discover all that VR has to offer," said Vadim Kogan, head of AR/VR business group at Logitech. "Chorus enhances the fit and comfort of Meta Quest 2, while allowing those who love long play sessions to stay immersed in their favorite games and experiences through the audio integration in a comfortable design built for the VR gamer."<br />
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The new Logitech Chorus reaches a new level of immersive, ultra-realistic audio thanks to a new approach to headset design with custom-tuned off-ear acoustics. Featuring an open-back design, rotating speakers, and an integrated strap solution, this new design is the optimal solution for Meta 2 Quest users, allowing them to stay cool, while moving fast and free in the Metaverse. Nothing in or around your ear interferes with your game, your workout, or your creativity.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HmHmSdd5ceph0H1G.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1336" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/HmHmSdd5ceph0H1G_thm.jpg" width="181" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297875/reach-new-levels-of-total-immersion-with-logitech-chorus-for-meta-quest-2">Read full story</a></div>
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The Intel Arc Alchemist A380 desktop graphics card is now available to pre-order in the USA with Newegg listing ASRock's Challenger ITX model for 139.99 USD and shipping from August 22nd. The ASRock Arc A380 Challenger ITX 6GB OC is a custom design featuring a singular cooling fan and a GPU clock speed of 2250 MHz running at a 75 W TDP paired with a single 8-pin power connector. The card features PCIe 4.0 connectivity and 8 Xe-Cores alongside triple DisplayPort 2.0 connectors and a single HDMI 2.0b. The card will compete with the similarly priced NVIDIA GTX 1650 and the AMD Radeon RX 6400 as seen in our <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel-arc-a380/" target="_blank">review</a> of the GUNNIR Photon Arc A380 model.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/s3DiTZHLtrLxokI5.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1606" data-height="718" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/s3DiTZHLtrLxokI5_thm.jpg" width="291" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GGgpSAN5o6Me8xAx.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/GGgpSAN5o6Me8xAx_thm.jpg" width="173" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BjGkO59BbU9sWdOS.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/BjGkO59BbU9sWdOS_thm.jpg" width="173" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) Tachyum Submits Bid for 20-Exaflop Supercomputer to U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Computing Ecosystems
Tachyum today announced that it has responded to a U.S. Department of Energy Request for Information soliciting Advanced Computing Ecosystems for DOE national laboratories engaged in scientific and national security research. Tachyum has submitted a proposal to create a 20-exaflop supercomputer based on Tachyum's Prodigy, the world's first universal processor.<br />
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The DOE's request calls for computing systems that are five to 10 times faster than those currently available and/or that can perform more complex applications in "data science, artificial intelligence, edge deployments at facilities, and science ecosystem problems, in addition to the traditional modeling and simulation applications."<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2FwbHjINhZV83zNf.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="925" data-height="521" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/2FwbHjINhZV83zNf_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297867/tachyum-submits-bid-for-20-exaflop-supercomputer-to-u-s-department-of-energy-advanced-computing-ecosystems">Read full story</a></div>
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Intel Core i9-13900K Reportedly 60% Faster Then i9-12900K in 7-Zip Decompression Test
The upcoming flagship Intel Core i9-13900K processor has recently appeared in a 7-Zip benchmark screenshot where the chip beat it's predecessor by 20% and 60% in compression and decompression tests respectively. The i9-13900K looks set to feature an additional 8 High-Efficiency cores for a total of 24 cores along with a higher boost clock of 5.8 GHz. This increased core count and clock speed account for the majority of the performance improvements with the i9-13900K reaching a max single thread clock of 5716 MHz and 4611 MHz on 16 threads compared to 5021 MHz and 4060 MHz with the i9-12900K. The processors were both paired with a 32 GB set of DDR5-6400CL32 memory on an unspecified motherboard. These results have not been confirmed with Intel expected to officially unveil the new lineup on September 27th.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2BAa2UdiFScf1VcG.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="760" data-height="476" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/2BAa2UdiFScf1VcG_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PbTsKQIi5UQ8qjsX.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="734" data-height="459" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/PbTsKQIi5UQ8qjsX_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) QNAP Launches Dual-port 100GbE Network Expansion Card
QNAP Systems, today launched the QXG-100G2SF-CX6 dual-port 100GbE PCIe 4.0 expansion card. Featuring an NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx controller, the QXG-100G2SF-CX6 can be installed in a QNAP all-flash NAS or Windows /Linux workstations/servers to provide up to 200 Gbps total throughput. The QXG-100G2SF-CX6 is suited for overcoming performance bottlenecks with incredibly low-latency in bandwidth-demanding applications including data centers, virtualization, multimedia streaming/transfer, and mission-critical backup/restore tasks.<br />
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"Server efficiency and virtualization density drive the growing demands for higher bandwidth, and the QXG-100G2SF-CX6 network expansion card provides an accessible solution for upgrading to 100 GbE network environments to boost performance and reduce latency," said Andy Chuang, Product Manager of QNAP, adding "The QXG-100G2SF-CX6 is a feature-rich networking solution with advanced technologies for lowering CPU workloads, making it ideal for I/O-intensive, latency-sensitive virtualization and enterprise-class storage applications."<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3gq8OlKOHXW5fMNr.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="800" data-height="420" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/3gq8OlKOHXW5fMNr_thm.jpg" width="248" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8njbueiukZZ31n3X.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="800" data-height="500" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/8njbueiukZZ31n3X_thm.jpg" width="208" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297864/qnap-launches-dual-port-100gbe-network-expansion-card">Read full story</a></div>
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Intel Intros NUC 12 Pro "Wall Street Canyon" Compact Commercial Desktops
Intel late-Tuesday (16/08) announced the NUC 12 Pro "Wall Street Canyon" line of compact desktops as enclosed prebuilt mini PCs, and bare motherboards. These are based on the 12th Gen Core "Alder Lake-P" (2P+8E) mobile processors paired typically with up to 16 GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory, up to 512 GB of M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD storage, an additional Gen 4 M.2 slot, and come with preinstalled Windows 11. Certain variants feature a slightly larger chassis with room for a 2.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps drive. Select SKUs come with Thunderbolt 4 ports, 20 Gbps USB 3.2x2 ports, 2.5 GbE, and Wi-Fi 6E networking. and certain SKUs even offer vPro management features for commercial environments.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SS4Z2766bs4uJt6r.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="656" data-height="577" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/SS4Z2766bs4uJt6r_thm.jpg" width="148" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jufE4Z198G4ZyqsT.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="582" data-height="450" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/jufE4Z198G4ZyqsT_thm.jpg" width="168" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div>A video-presentation by SimplyNUC follows.<div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297862/intel-intros-nuc-12-pro-wall-street-canyon-compact-commercial-desktops">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Das Keyboard Introduces the MacTigr, a Low-Profile Mechanical Keyboard for the Mac
Das Keyboard, a leader in mechanical keyboards, today announced the introduction of the MacTigr, a modern, low-profile mechanical keyboard designed for the Mac. The new MacTigr has a sleek, modern design made with the highest-quality components to create the ultimate typing experience on Macs. The MacTigr features Mac-specific keys, linear Cherry MX Low Profile Red mechanical switches, low-profile double-shot PBT keycaps, a 2-port superspeed USB-C hub, volume knob, sleep button and media controls. Encased entirely in metal, the slim housing features a heavy-duty, matte black stainless steel top, and a gunmetal gray aluminium unibody, making it extremely rigid and durable. <br />
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"Mac users have been deprived of having high-quality, mechanical keyboards designed specifically for macOS," said Daniel Guermeur, co-founder and CEO of Das Keyboard. "Our new MacTigr is built to last and helps users achieve the highest levels of productivity and creativity, while the low-profile switches and soft PBT keycaps produce a supple, satisfying action, making it feel like you are typing on a cloud. We've brought the best of both worlds together - design and durable functionality - for a premium Mac typing experience. This is the Mac keyboard overachievers will love using."<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GwId6PlXhEM3IprX.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="2160" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/GwId6PlXhEM3IprX_thm.jpg" width="293" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bOAI37o8h7CGqWuH.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1366" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/bOAI37o8h7CGqWuH_thm.jpg" width="185" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sVLyPHxb7LoPHPiw.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1698" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/sVLyPHxb7LoPHPiw_thm.jpg" width="230" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/79UfX7wr4Y7ARGAF.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1139" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/79UfX7wr4Y7ARGAF_thm.jpg" width="154" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297857/das-keyboard-introduces-the-mactigr-a-low-profile-mechanical-keyboard-for-the-mac">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Townscaper VR Arriving in October
Raw Fury and Oskar Stålberg are happy to share the very fun news that Townscaper VR is coming this October 6th on Meta Quest VR and PICO. Townscaper was originally released in June 2020 and received rave reviews from players across the world. <br />
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This indie city builder allowed players of all experiences to build their own idyllic ocean-side towns with just a few clicks. Now fans and newcomers alike will be able to fully immerse themselves into the creative process and experience building their own quaint and colorful towns in a more immersive manner, through the power of VR. Players will be able to try this new way of building in Townscaper at Gamescom this year. You'll be able to locate the game and team over in HALL 9.1 Aisle B No: 049.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/td3a6d3bcHXgzdvr.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="720" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/td3a6d3bcHXgzdvr_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WYgob71UXUhUmBqY.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="720" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/WYgob71UXUhUmBqY_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/o6PSVWtcyUagSjkJ.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="720" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/o6PSVWtcyUagSjkJ_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fuFxAfqx97FeSK4F.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="720" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/fuFxAfqx97FeSK4F_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297854/townscaper-vr-arriving-in-october">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Avermedia Launches the Live Gamer Extreme 3 with VRR support
AVerMedia Technologies, Inc., a leader in digital video and audio solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Live Gamer EXTREME 3 (GC551G2). As AVerMedia's latest plug-and-play external 4K capture card, it can capture up to 4K 30fps in SDR while passing through gameplay at up to 4K 60fps in HDR. It is also AVerMedia's first capture card that supports variable refresh rate (VRR).<br />
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With VRR, the Live Gamer EXTREME 3 brings out the best performance for a competitive streaming session. VRR allows the monitor and gaming device to synchronize each frame to provide smooth tear-free gameplay so gamers can focus solely on the actions without getting distracted by any graphic delay. Additionally, the Live Gamer EXTREME 3's ultra-low latency feature enables zero lag between the gaming device and the monitor, ensuring the capture signal is delivered to the live stream equally fast. These two features allow gamers to enjoy the highest video quality for their gameplays and streams. And thanks to the use of UVC standard, the Live Gamer EXTREME 3 works out of the box without the need to install any drivers.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4uLOzZkskBr6rZPr.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1364" data-height="910" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/4uLOzZkskBr6rZPr_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297852/avermedia-launches-the-live-gamer-extreme-3-with-vrr-support">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) AMD to Host Livestream Event on the 29th of August to Unveil Next Generation Ryzen Processors
Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced "together we advance_PCs," a livestream premiere to unveil next generation AMD PC products. Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su, CTO and EVP Mark Papermaster, and other AMD executives will present details on the latest "Zen 4" architecture that powers upcoming AMD Ryzen processors and the all new AM5 platform built around the latest technologies including DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, all designed to drive a new era of performance desktop PCs.<br />
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The show will premiere at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, August 29, on the AMD YouTube channel. A replay can be accessed a few hours after the conclusion of the event at AMD.com/Ryzen.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dS6zru2jVp0j10NN.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1439" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/dS6zru2jVp0j10NN_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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Today, HYPER, the #1 Docking Station Brand in the USA, announced the immediate availability of the HyperJuice 245 W GaN Desktop Charger and 245 W USB-C Battery Pack after a successful crowdfunding campaign that garnered 5,000+ backers and generated over $1M in funding. The world's first and smallest HyperJuice 245 W GaN Desktop Charger is designed for the "work from home" professional or enterprise looking to maximize power connectivity when outlet space may be sparse. With four 100 W (max) USB-C Power Delivery ports powered by industry-leading GaN technology, users will be able to power four mid-size 60 W laptops (like the 13" MacBook Pro/Air) or quick charge two large 100 W laptops (16" MacBook Pro), tablet (iPad Pro) and smartphone (iPhone 13) all at the same time from a pocket-sized charger.<br />
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Need power on the go? The world's first HyperJuice 245 W USB-C Battery Pack takes the same 245 W of USB-C power on the road for the traveling professional. It boasts a whopping 100Wh/27000mAh airline-safe battery capacity, two 100 W (max) and two 65 W (max) USB-C Power Delivery ports, giving you the ability to charge four USB-C devices like laptops, tablets, DSLR cameras, smartphones, drones, gaming consoles all at the same time. It features an illuminated OLED screen to inform users about the remaining battery capacity and charging power of each port and comes with a 100 W input so that you can quickly recharge the battery in 1 hour using the HyperJuice 245 W GaN Charger or any 100 W USB-C charger.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/c1Oy2z9HturoYHmS.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="708" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/c1Oy2z9HturoYHmS_thm.jpg" width="235" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/e68ddyxk0yqHklNh.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="508" data-height="616" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/e68ddyxk0yqHklNh_thm.jpg" width="107" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qcgROUFdq6oVSuoc.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1200" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/qcgROUFdq6oVSuoc_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/brvAL1hHLfztCKBt.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="853" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/brvAL1hHLfztCKBt_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297850/hyper-announces-availability-of-the-worlds-first-smallest-245w-gan-charger-worlds-first-245w-usb-c-battery-pack">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) CORSAIR Ushers in the New Era of AMD with Support for AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs
CORSAIR, a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today announced its readiness for the new AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors and accompanying motherboard chipsets. Featuring all new Zen 4 CPU architecture, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series chips deliver a substantial performance boost over previous-generation processors, and CORSAIR has the components to help support this generational upgrade. Those looking to build a new AMD system can take advantage of the free online CORSAIR PC Builder to help shortlist compatible parts for their new system.<br />
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CORSAIR has been working closely with AMD in the lead-up to the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series launch, and has already updated its PC Builder database to include the new processors so that you can curate a parts list for a powerful new AMD PC in minutes. The CORSAIR PC Builder takes your chosen CPU, graphics card, and motherboard and checks them for compatibility against a vast database of PC parts, coming up with a comprehensive list of CORSAIR parts guaranteed to work with your system. From a correctly sized case and appropriate fans, to a PSU rated to power your build and even RGB lighting, the CORSAIR PC Builder takes the guesswork out of building your new Ryzen 7000 Series powered PC. The CORSAIR PC Builder is even able to intelligently optimize the parts selected, so that you don't overspend or bottleneck your build with a mismatched component.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jshxtHANse1qgBJH.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="580" data-height="435" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/jshxtHANse1qgBJH_thm.jpg" width="173" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297842/corsair-ushers-in-the-new-era-of-amd-with-support-for-amd-ryzen-7000-cpus">Read full story</a></div>
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AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Retailer Pricing 10% to 13% Higher Than Ryzen 5000
PC Canada has drawn first blood in registering pricing for AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7000 series, the successor to the successful 5000 series. As spotted by renowned leaker momomo_us and shared on Twitter, the specialist retailer based in Canada listed pricing for the Ryzen 7 7600X, 7700X, 7900X and 7950X CPUs. The pricing, if representative, shows an average increase that averages to 10%-12% across SKUs when compared to the previous generation Ryzen. The prices could be placeholders based on the retailers' own expectations, so this information should be taken with a grain of salt (or two).<br />
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After conversion from CAD to US dollars, pricing settles at $340 for the Ryzen 7 7600X ($299 for the 5600X at launch, for a 13% premium); $494 for the Ryzen 7 7700X (against the later-released, $299 Ryzen 7 5700X for a 65% premium); $625 for the Ryzen 9 7900X ($549 for the launch Ryzen 9 5900X, for a 13% increase) and finally, the Ryzen 9 7950X for $906 (against the Ryzen 9 5950X's $799 asking price, for another 13% premium).<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fD3anAaNuUKymfSx.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1030" data-height="401" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/fD3anAaNuUKymfSx_thm.jpg" width="334" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297841/amd-ryzen-7000-series-retailer-pricing-10-to-13-higher-than-ryzen-5000">Read full story</a></div>
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ASUS today announced a new generation of AMD-based motherboards to accompany the ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme and support the latest Ryzen 7000 processors: the ROG Crosshair X670E Hero, the ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming WiFi, and the TUF Gaming X670E-Plus WiFi. Introducing the new generation of AMD ROG motherboards: the X670E series. Featuring support for DDR5 memory modules and PCIe 5.0 devices, the ROG Crosshair X670E Hero, ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming WiFi, and TUF Gaming X670E-Plus WiFi is equipped with improved bandwidth capabilities, stability, and overall connectivity.<br />
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All three boards feature the latest ASUS Q-Design innovations. The ROG Crosshair X670E Hero and ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming WiFi includes the PCIe Q-Release button, a feature that lets users release their graphics card from the PCIe slot with one press. In addition, all three featured motherboards will include the single-sided Q-DIMM latching design to ensure ease of installation and allowing memory sticks to hold firmly in place. Lastly, the boards include the M.2 Q-latch, allowing users to secure or loosen an M.2 drive with just their fingertips.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/B4nenDfOZcbNV1VX.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1562" data-height="1920" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/B4nenDfOZcbNV1VX_thm.jpg" width="106" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XDjERPUHx1Z0sLRv.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1421" data-height="1919" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/XDjERPUHx1Z0sLRv_thm.jpg" width="96" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DH9zetVPFPkRpXjr.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1594" data-height="1920" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/DH9zetVPFPkRpXjr_thm.jpg" width="108" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297952/asus-announces-new-amd-x670e-motherboards-at-canadian-national-expo">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) iVoler Introduces Coveted Pro Version Steam Deck Dock
Video game accessories company iVoler today announced a Pro version of its Steam Deck docking station. Compatible with Valve Steam Deck handheld gaming device, the dock provides an immediate solution for users who have been shut out by Valve indefinitely delaying their own proprietary docking station due to production issues. This Steam Deck dock pro will be available on September 5 in 7 Amazon marketplaces; US, CA, UK, DE, FR, IT, and ES with prime shipping service. iVoler also provides a 15% discount for social media pre-order.<br />
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iVoler Steam Deck Dock Pro is a 6-in-1 docking station that is specifically designed to work with Valve's handheld device. It also features three USB 3.0 ports with up to 5 Gbps data transmission, and one angled USB-C cable fitting angled connection for the Steam Deck device. Priced at $49.99, iVoler's dock is also a budget-friendly 6-in-1 docking station option that combines a USB hub and kickstand together.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/v3tao4Pwk20FxAoB.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="4096" data-height="2736" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/v3tao4Pwk20FxAoB_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BVGqPdOxFH3bG7vr.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="4096" data-height="2734" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/BVGqPdOxFH3bG7vr_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/R7vXxAV7s9v7Yxv3.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="3933" data-height="2625" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/R7vXxAV7s9v7Yxv3_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297949/ivoler-introduces-coveted-pro-version-steam-deck-dock">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Alphacool Confirms that all its CPU Coolers are AMD Socket AM5 Compatible
Just in time for the launch of the new AMD processors in September 2022, we can announce that all CPU coolers and All-in-One solutions in the Alphacool product range are compatible with AMD's AM5 socket. The required mounting kit is included with all coolers and AIOs and enables the new Ryzen 7000 Series processors to be water-cooled with Alphacool products right from the start.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bEL4n5p5FiNhiga9.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="607" data-height="234" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/bEL4n5p5FiNhiga9_thm.jpg" width="337" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) AOC's Chic V5 Series Now Expanded with Webcam-equipped USB-C Monitors
Display specialist AOC announces three new multi-functional monitors from its V5 series aimed at home office users and students just in time before the next term. The triple addition in three sizes (24"/60.4 cm 24V5CW, 27"/68.6 cm Q27V5CW and the 34"/86.4 cm ultrawide CU34V5CW) features 2 MP built-in webcams with Windows Hello support for easy login and increased security, thus fulfilling today's requirements for video calls and meetings. The 3-sides borderless V5 models are thin displays with a versatile USB-C connection, offering 65 W Power Delivery to charge and power laptops or tablets with a single cable while transferring the display signal.<br />
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Unlike bulky, uninspiring monitors, the design of the V5 series brings a lightweight, contemporary look to modern desks and home offices. They feature a 3-sides borderless design with a narrow chin at the bottom bezel, a thin base (12.1 mm), and an ergonomic, height-adjustable stand: the V5 series does not compromise the chic interior design of any living spaces.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/uDjWqMSvPYQHG0QL.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1000" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/uDjWqMSvPYQHG0QL_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/w1oFjUyrh3FTu89c.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1391" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/w1oFjUyrh3FTu89c_thm.jpg" width="181" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JNfVHOJT5t3e1fSp.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1147" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/JNfVHOJT5t3e1fSp_thm.jpg" width="149" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Wf0nuPZNefdvq7pB.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1200" data-height="628" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/Wf0nuPZNefdvq7pB_thm.jpg" width="248" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297944/aocs-chic-v5-series-now-expanded-with-webcam-equipped-usb-c-monitors">Read full story</a></div>
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TSMC has Seven Major Customers Lined Up for its 3 nm Node
Based on media reports out of Taiwan, TSMC seems to have plenty of customers lined up for its 3 nm node, with Apple being the first customer out the gates when production starts sometime next month. However, TSMC is only expected to start the production with a mere 1,000 wafer starts a month, which seems like a very low figure, especially as this is said to remain unchanged through all of Q4. On the plus side, yields are expected to be better than the initial 5 nm node yields. Full-on mass production for the 3 nm node isn't expected to happen until the second half of 2023 and TSMC will also kick off its N3E node sometime in 2023.<br />
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Apart from Apple, major customers for the 3 nm node include AMD, Broadcom, Intel, MediaTek, NVIDIA and Qualcomm. Contrary to <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297482/intel-meteor-lake-reportedly-delayed-until-end-of-2023-will-have-knock-on-effects-for-tsmc" target="_blank">earlier reports</a> by TrendForce, it appears that TSMC will continue its rollout of the 3 nm node as previously planned. Apple is expected to produce the A17 smartphone and tablet SoC, as well as advanced versions of the M2, as well as the M3 laptop and desktop processors on the 3 nm node. Intel is still said to be producing its graphics chiplets with TSMC, with the potential for GPU and FPGA products in the future. There's no word on what the other customers are planning to produce on the 3 nm node, but MediaTek and Qualcomm are obviously looking at using the node for future smartphone and tablet SoCs, with AMD and NVIDIA most likely aiming for upcoming GPUs and Broadcom for some kind of HPC related hardware.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EPvTNYVtJj97fXsE.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="800" data-height="320" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/EPvTNYVtJj97fXsE_thm.jpg" width="325" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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ASUS Recalls ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Under the directions of the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the regulatory body overseeing consumer-safety for the US and Canada, ASUS has instituted a general recall of its Republic of Gamers (ROG) Maximus Z690 Hero Socket LGA1700 motherboard. This includes pulling the product from the market, as well as reaching out to current owners, informing them of a design flaw with the product that affects their safety, and offering replacements.<br />
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The general recall has its roots in a <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/290368/asus-announcement-regarding-rog-maximus-z690-hero-manufacturing-defect" target="_blank">December 2021 announcement</a> by ASUS that a batch of the motherboard is being voluntarily recalled by the company after it discovered that a capacitor that's part of the motherboard's VRM has been defectively installed in the opposite electrical polarity. This has the potential to cause a fire.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Nj6CI69PUexWvtZj.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="708" data-height="476" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/Nj6CI69PUexWvtZj_thm.jpg" width="193" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297942/asus-recalls-rog-maximus-z690-hero-motherboards-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazard">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Gigabyte Announces the AORUS Gen5 10000 SSD with Capacities up to 4 TB
GIGABYTE Technology, one of the top global manufacturers of motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, announces today the latest AORUS Gen5 10000 SSD with 10 GB/s read speed. Enhanced by the new generation PCIe 5.0 controller with ultra-fast 3D-TLC NAND Flash, AORUS Gen5 10000 SSD provides boosted performance of more than 55% over PCIe 4.0 SSDs and comes in 1 TB to 4 TB capacity variants using an M.2 2280 interface to deliver easy installation and superb capability. Additionally, the separate SSD and heatsink offers more flexibility in system build and thermal options for users. GIGABYTE's exclusive SSD Tool Box application provides users real-time status of SSD to leverage performance, thermal, stability and capability.<br />
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"With PCIe 5.0 support on new motherboard platform, the bandwidth and transfer performance are raised to the next level. As the first manufacturer to have both motherboards and SSD product lines in the market, GIGABYTE is also the first to unveil the AORUS Gen5 10000 SSD. This new product brings blistering fast storage performance with ultra durability and compatibility to users for optimal quality and performance." said Jackson Hsu, Director of the GIGABYTE Channel Solutions Product Development Division.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aDIk3kjbJyuCUI44.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1200" data-height="630" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/aDIk3kjbJyuCUI44_thm.jpg" width="248" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IlNh6j389P69cRoz.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="475" data-height="311" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/IlNh6j389P69cRoz_thm.jpg" width="199" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297941/gigabyte-announces-the-aorus-gen5-10000-ssd-with-capacities-up-to-4-tb">Read full story</a></div>
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Qualcomm Wants Server Market to Run its New Processors, a Re-Launch Could Happen
Qualcomm is a company well known for designing processors going inside a vast majority of smartphones. However, the San Diego company has been making attempts to break out of its vision to focus on smartphones and establish new markets where it could show its potential for efficient processor design. According to Bloomberg's insights, Qualcomm is planning to re-enter the server market and try again to compete in the now very diverse space. In 2014, Qualcomm announced that the company is developing an Arm ISA-based CPU that will target servers and be an excellent alternative for cloud service providers looking at efficient designs called Centriq. Later on, in November of 2017, the company announced the first CPU Centriq 2400, which had 48 custom Falkor cores, six-channel DDR4 memory, and 60 MB of L3 cache.<br />
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What happened later is that the changing management of the company slowly abandoned the project, and the Arm CPU market was a bit of a dead-end for many projects. However, in recent years, many companies began designing Arm processors, and now the market is ready for a player like Qualcomm to re-enter this space. With the acquisition of Nuvia Inc., which developed crazy fast CPU IPs under the leadership of industry veterans, these designs could soon see the light of the day. It is reported that Qualcomm is in talks with Amazon's AWS cloud division, which has agreed to take a look at Qualcomm's offerings.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/o4MxnZ17cSBatryZ.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1280" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/o4MxnZ17cSBatryZ_thm.jpg" width="173" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297939/qualcomm-wants-server-market-to-run-its-new-processors-a-re-launch-could-happen">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Available for Pre-Order, Launches October 18
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, a 4v1 hunt or haunt action-packed asymmetrical multiplayer is available for pre-order, August 18, 2022, 8 a.m. PT. The latest game from IllFonic, Inc. will be playable Tuesday, October 18, 2022, on PC via Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Form a team with up to three other Ghostbusters to track down Ghosts haunting a number of locales. Sniff out paranormal activity with the P.K.E. Meter and charge it to unleash a short-range pulse disabling Ghost movement. Unveil hidden rifts acting as the Ghost's spawn points and teleportation portals, and destroy them. Use the powerful Particle Throwers to capture the Ghost, deploy a trap, and wrangle them into it before they escape! <br />
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Meanwhile, the Ghost works alone, roaming around stages like the Museum, an abandoned Prison, and other spooky locations, including a new one to be revealed at Gamescom. Frighten civilians to scare them away. Possess objects to raise the overall Global Haunt percentage, to regain ghost power, or just cause mass hysteria. Use slime to temporarily stun Ghostbusters. Move the rifts to keep them guessing, summon minions to make an escape, and show the Ghostbusters they should be afraid of this Ghost!<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/woU4xjcIUBkpNfaO.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="720" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/woU4xjcIUBkpNfaO_thm.jpg" width="98" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JJAiUm4ysUcdIy9k.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="2880" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/JJAiUm4ysUcdIy9k_thm.jpg" width="390" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297936/ghostbusters-spirits-unleashed-available-for-pre-order-launches-october-18">Read full story</a></div>
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VANKYO, the world's leading innovative home entertainment projector brand, launches its newest product in the Full HD projector series. The Leisure 470 Pro—the industry's smallest full HD 1080P LCD projector, representing a milestone in the development of VANKYO.<br />
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The Leisure 470 Pro is compact and lightweight, making it a true portable companion for outdoor activity lovers. The optimized display structure and chipset provide stunning Full HD 1080P (in resolution) images in 250 inches, bringing outdoor enthusiasts hands-free mobile enjoyment. The ground-breaking fundamental innovations have indeed granted a perfect mobile projection solution for indoor and outdoor entertainment. Also create smooth and responsive gaming on massive screens, good choice for entry-Level gaming Projector.<br />
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(PR) CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 Gaming & Streaming Laptop AMD Advantage Edition Available Now
CORSAIR, a world leader in high-performance gear and systems for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts, today announced the availability of the CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 AMD Advantage Edition laptop from the CORSAIR webstore and distributors worldwide. Starting at an MSRP of $2,699.99, the CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 features state-of-the-art AMD processor and graphics for mobile systems working in tandem using exclusive AMD smart technologies, alongside CORSAIR and Elgato software and technologies, to create a gaming and streaming experience like no other.<br />
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The CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 comes equipped with AMD's most advanced components to deliver high-end performance in an incredibly thin 19.8 mm form-factor. An 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor and AMD Radeon RX 6800M mobile graphics enable players to game at maximum settings while capturing gameplay at high frame rates, bolstered by AMD smart technologies such as AMD Smart Access Memory to get even more performance out of your top-of-the-line components. CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 SODIMM memory rounds out the CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600's powerful hardware, delivering the incredibly high frequencies of the DDR5 platform.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mBy4raXfJPYxJt2t.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1200" data-height="675" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/mBy4raXfJPYxJt2t_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SisTWc0eGbS8A5VZ.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1707" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/SisTWc0eGbS8A5VZ_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297926/corsair-voyager-a1600-gaming-streaming-laptop-amd-advantage-edition-available-now">Read full story</a></div>
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Alienware Announces 24.5-Inch 1080p 360 Hz and 27-Inch 1440p 280 Hz Monitors
Dell has launched a pair of new gaming focused displays under its Alienware badge and both are high refresh rate monitors. The 25-inch (or rather 24.5-inch) model goes under the model name AW2523HF and has a 1080p panel with a 360 Hz refresh rate. It supports Freesync Premium and it also supports VESA AdaptiveSync. It's said to have a 400 nits peak brightness fast IPS panel that has a colour gamut that covers 99 percent of the sRGB spectrum. Inputs consist of one DP 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0 ports, as well as a USB-B 3.0 input and four USB-A 3.0 outputs <br />
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The 27-inch model is called the AW2723DF and it sports 1440p resolution and here we're looking at a fast nano IPS panel that has a native 240 Hz refresh rate, but it can be pushed up to 280 Hz using an overclocking option. It supports FreeSync Premium, G-sync Compatible and AdaptiveSync, so here all your bases are covered regardless of which GPU you hook it up to. It's also an HDR 600 display with a typical peak brightness of 450 cd/m² and it has a wider colour gamut that supports 95 percent of the DCI-P3 spectrum. This is still an edge lit display, so don't expect amazing HDR performance. Connectivity is the same as for the AW2523HF, although it's said to support Picture-by-Picture and Picture-in-Picture, which the 25-inch model apparently doesn't. The AW2523HF will be available in early September for $450, while the AW2723DF will launch in early October for $650.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/43xDKwh9C1c6HpmA.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="980" data-height="1006" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/43xDKwh9C1c6HpmA_thm.jpg" width="127" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HGvWkvv8n0bPmFN9.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="980" data-height="871" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/HGvWkvv8n0bPmFN9_thm.jpg" width="146" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AItwqoyw2jCJcugN.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="980" data-height="593" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/AItwqoyw2jCJcugN_thm.jpg" width="215" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RdSVNC9k4V3Q7ed5.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="980" data-height="827" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/RdSVNC9k4V3Q7ed5_thm.jpg" width="154" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YCn5mS091OhFPTWI.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="980" data-height="311" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/YCn5mS091OhFPTWI_thm.jpg" width="410" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) CHERRY MX Keys Power CORSAIR Voyager a1600 AMD Advantage Edition
CHERRY MX, the market leader and expert for mechanical switches in keyboards, is the first choice for keyswitch technology for CORSAIR's laptop debut: the leading manufacturer of high-performance PC components and peripherals is shipping its brand-new high-end CORSAIR a1600 AMD Advantage Edition series laptops with the MX Ultra Low Profile Tactile switches. With this, the US company relies on mechanical precision made in Germany to meet the high demands of gamers, content creators, and other power users. <br />
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The CORSAIR Voyager a1600 is equipped with cutting-edge technology. Still, it remains surprisingly thin: Despite a height of only 19.8 millimeters, the mobile PC is equipped with the top processor AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS or Ryzen 7 6800HS, and the dedicated graphics solution Radeon RX 6800M. Together with 16 gigabytes of DDR5 memory from CORSAIR's Vengeance series, it is ensured that games run smoothly at maximum graphic details, and resource-intensive applications such as graphics or video editing software can be operated responsively. To adequately cool the high-performance components, CORSAIR relies on an advanced vapor-chamber cooling system that distributes heat evenly, keeping temperatures low even in this slim format.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/INQvqmQWZaH7NWml.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1499" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/INQvqmQWZaH7NWml_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7Yuy61fadEwavcPz.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1499" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/7Yuy61fadEwavcPz_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AYk2uF11BB4XcTrX.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1499" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/AYk2uF11BB4XcTrX_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bdXNVSWKYSiReq9s.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1659" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/bdXNVSWKYSiReq9s_thm.jpg" width="216" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OGHnWbaXqLl0u6Wv.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1499" data-height="1000" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/OGHnWbaXqLl0u6Wv_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297920/cherry-mx-keys-power-corsair-voyager-a1600-amd-advantage-edition">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Apricorn Launches 2 TB Aegis Secure Key 3 with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Hardware Encryption
Apricorn, the leading manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drives, today announced the release of the USB 3.2 Gen 1 Aegis Secure Key 3 2 TB encrypted flash key. Designed for organizations that need large amounts of encrypted storage with a minimal footprint, the new 2 TB Aegis Secure Key 3 is the industry's first hardware-encrypted flash key of this size, marking a time-honored tradition of innovation from Apricorn. Currently, the Aegis Secure Key 3 has eight capacity options ranging from 16 GB to 2 TB, pricing from $129.00 - $999.00 U.S.<br />
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The Aegis Secure Key 3, originally introduced in 2015, was the first Apricorn device to feature AegisWare, Apricorn's patent-protected firmware that first introduced Forced Enrollment, Programmable PIN lengths, Unattended Auto Lock and Lock Override. At 256 GB, this original version was already double the storage capacity of any encrypted flash key on the market. Fifteen months later, that maximum size doubled to 480 GB, and again doubled to 1 TB in November of 2018. Seven years after its initial launch, the Aegis Secure Key 3 has been adopted in myriad government, military, and corporate environments and remains Apricorn's fastest, most rugged flash key in the line.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cxbWPzTuuzTqH4M1.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="960" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/cxbWPzTuuzTqH4M1_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pvWeb4piWRPVZTJf.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="960" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/pvWeb4piWRPVZTJf_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297915/apricorn-launches-2-tb-aegis-secure-key-3-with-fips-140-2-level-3-hardware-encryption">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) Line Games to Showcase Quantum Knights at Gamescom 2022
LINE Games Corporation announced today that it will participate online in Europe's biggest game exhibition Gamescom 2022 to showcase its upcoming PC title Quantum Knights. On August 24, LINE Games will present Quantum Knights on the official website of Gamescom 2022 with a new gameplay trailer. Currently in development by Space Dive Games, Quantum Knights is an online third-person looter shooter for PC. Set in a medieval fantasy open world where magic and firearms coexist, Quantum Knights offers stylish action based on shooter game's dynamic combat and movement mechanisms.<br />
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Each firearm featured in Quantum Knights has its own unique design and can be enhanced by carving in magic circles, which allows for the player to tailor the character's specialty and combat style accordingly. LINE Games plans on releasing Quantum Knights in 2023, and has opened a dedicated teaser site and social media channel where intrigued players can take a first look at the game.<br />
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Intel Arc A580 is an upcoming entry-mainstream desktop graphics card based on the Xe-HPG "Alchemist" graphics architecture, and positioned between the A380 and A750. Based on the larger 6 nm DG2-512 silicon than the one powering the A380, the A580 is endowed with 16 Xe Cores, or double the SIMD muscle of the A380, with 2,048 unified shaders. The card enjoys 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 128-bit bus, which at 16 Gbps data-rate produces 256 GB/s bandwidth. <br />
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A leaked Ashes of the Singularity benchmark database entry reveals that the A580 scores roughly 95 FPS at 1080p on average, with 110 FPS in the normal batch, around 102 FPS in the medium batch, and around 78 FPS in the heavy batch. The benchmark used the Vulkan API, and an unknown 16-thread Intel processor with 32 GB of memory. These scores put the A580 roughly at par with the GeForce RTX 3050 "Ampere" in this test, which would make it a reasonable solution for playing popular online games at 1080p with medium-high settings, or AAA games at medium settings.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1kbeisghg3akahT1.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1222" data-height="509" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/1kbeisghg3akahT1_thm.jpg" width="312" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) Alphacool Presents Eiswolf 2 and Eisblock for GPU Cooling
Alphacool today releases a new Eiswolf 2 all-in-one water cooler as well as two other Eisblock water coolers for MSI and EVGA graphics cards. The Eiswolf 2 uses the 360 mm NexXxoS ST30 all-copper radiator. The Aurora Rise fan in the 120 mm version is included. The AIO is completed by the Eisblock Aurora water cooler, which in addition to the GPU chip actively cools all relevant components such as graphics memory and voltage converters and has brilliant aRGB lighting. The combination of all components results in a solution that is as easy to install as an AIO, but offers the performance of a pre-assembled and pre-filled custom loop.<br />
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(PR) Klipsch and EAR Micro Launches the $2,500+ T10 Bespoke Ear Computers
EAR Micro and Klipsch Audio proudly announce the launch of T10 Bespoke Ear Computers at the Motorlux Event, Monterey Jet Center, August 18-19, 2022, to coincide with the 71st Concours D'Elegance.<br />
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T10 Bespoke represents an entirely new category of advanced hearables technology—tiny in-ear computers about a third of the size of traditional wireless earphones, yet significantly more advanced. T10 Bespoke Ear Computers seamlessly blend high-style luxury materials and hand craftsmanship typical of fine jewelry and watchmaking with state-of-the-art wireless hi-fi audio. The audio signal path boasts a stunning 96kHz/24-bit audio resolution rendered through the LDAC codec, further enhanced by twin Cadence/Tensilica Hi-fi DSP's, passed next through ultra-efficient class-D amplifiers, and finally into your ears through acoustically accurate Sonion precision balanced-armature transducers.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/E3NRzjZNXm7PdZEM.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="600" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/E3NRzjZNXm7PdZEM_thm.jpg" width="98" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SbyHDFhb4musDPgh.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1067" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/SbyHDFhb4musDPgh_thm.jpg" width="173" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sS4tGfHqqPII6LWM.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1067" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/sS4tGfHqqPII6LWM_thm.jpg" width="173" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PZ76mGqeTcckDWT0.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="800" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/PZ76mGqeTcckDWT0_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xlh6Y2wDGSW7Slbi.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="800" data-height="800" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/xlh6Y2wDGSW7Slbi_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297908/klipsch-and-ear-micro-launches-the-usd-2-500-t10-bespoke-ear-computers">Read full story</a></div>
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Corsair Teases the Performance of its Upcoming MP700 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD
Corsair decided it was time to start teasing its upcoming MP700 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, although the company didn't bother providing any images of the drive itself, or any specifications in the teaser. However, Corsair did provide some sequential performance figures, which end up being impressive and disappointing at the same time. The MP700 is said to offer sequential read speeds of up to 10 GB/s or 10,000 MB/s if you prefer and sequential write speeds of 9.5 GB/s. These are obviously very fast speeds, but quite far from what the PCIe 5.0 can deliver and the performance figures are only a bit faster than the best PCIe 4.0 drives. It's likely that we'll see better performance from second generation controllers, just as we did with PCIe 4.0 SSDs, as this gives both the SSD controller makers and the SSD makers a chance to refresh their products a year or two down the line.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3OGARl2xiBjR7bX6.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="920" data-height="497" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/3OGARl2xiBjR7bX6_thm.jpg" width="241" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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EK, the leading computer cooling solutions provider, is announcing the latest generation of EK-Quantum Velocity² water blocks. These socket-specific water blocks are engineered specifically for the upcoming AMD AM5 socket and Ryzen 7000-series CPUs. Like its AM4 predecessor, the AM5 water block features EK-Matrix7 compatibility, which means it's designed according to the standard where the product's height and port distance are managed in 7 mm increments. <br />
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The product deploys a modified Velocity² cooling engine optimized for Ryzen 7000-series CPUs to ensure the best cooling performance and optimal coolant flow. While the mounting hole pattern of the new AM5 socket is still 54 x 90 mm, the AM5 motherboards now have an integrated CPU socket backplate with #UNC 6-32 threads, therefore requiring a new mounting system.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/O4BFf6lJ5NUvDSwI.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1600" data-height="1067" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/O4BFf6lJ5NUvDSwI_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Vc8O9vW1tHOzUG17.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1200" data-height="675" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/Vc8O9vW1tHOzUG17_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sJfumxfZcdSOjijb.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1600" data-height="1067" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/sJfumxfZcdSOjijb_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5ker3VSTy75ZIIJU.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1600" data-height="1067" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/5ker3VSTy75ZIIJU_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/298306/ek-announces-socket-am5-quantumvelocity-cpu-water-blocks">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) UEFI Forum Releases the UEFI 2.10 Specification and the ACPI 6.5 Specification
The UEFI Forum today announced the release of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) 2.10 specification and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 6.5 specification. The new specification versions expand support for new processor types, memory interfaces and platform types, while allowing for crypto agility in post-quantum system security.<br />
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"We are excited to share the new Conformance Profiles feature, responsive to community pull for a way to make the UEFI Forum's work useful," said Mark Doran, UEFI Forum President. "The Conformance Profiles feature will expand the platform types UEFI can support to an ever wider range of platform types like IoT, embedded and automotive spaces - beyond general purpose computers."<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gmEt7jErTswUFUg9.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="480" data-height="371" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/gmEt7jErTswUFUg9_thm.jpg" width="168" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/298300/uefi-forum-releases-the-uefi-2-10-specification-and-the-acpi-6-5-specification">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces ROG Loki Availability
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the availability of the ROG Loki—the high-performance, high-wattage PSU series in a striking SFX-L form. Packed with large ROG heatsinks for rapid cooling, integrated ARGB lighting to project personal style and axial-tech fans for whisper-quiet operation, the Loki series is pumped and primed to power small-form-factor (SFF) builds.<br />
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Large showcase rigs will always be the lifeblood of the PC-building community, but SFF builds have become increasingly popular in recent years. It's easy to see why: for those that want a build that can comfortably fit on a smaller desk, or in an entertainment center for TV gaming, a Mini-ITX machine is the perfect choice. But cramming next-gen power into a tiny case can be a challenge, especially with the added heat those components can produce. ROG's new Loki power supplies were designed to keep efficiency up and footprint down, empowering avid PC DIYers to build no-compromise, console-crushing clones.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BKfIIpgXcyHcAJ9f.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="4000" data-height="2742" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/BKfIIpgXcyHcAJ9f_thm.jpg" width="190" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/298298/asus-republic-of-gamers-announces-rog-loki-availability">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) ASUS Announces Vivobook 14 OLED, 15 OLED and 16 OLED
ASUS today announced Vivobook 14 OLED (X1405), Vivobook 15 OLED (X1505) and Vivobook 16 OLED (X1605), three feature-packed everyday laptops with OLED displays. These new Vivobook models deliver a stunning visual experience, featuring superb world-leading OLED NanoEdge PANTONE Validated displays with up to a 3.2K resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Vivobook 14 OLED and 16 OLED have 16:10 aspect-ratio displays, while Vivobook 15 OLED has a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio. All displays have TÜV Rheinland low blue-light certification to ensure eye comfort during long viewing sessions.<br />
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Feature-packed specifications include a physical webcam shield on the HD 3DNR webcam for instant privacy; a full-size ASUS ErgoSense keyboard; a mega-sized touchpad that gives maximum room for fingers; an optional ASUS NumberPad 2.0 (Vivobook 14 OLED only) for easy data entry; and an optional fingerprint sensor on the touchpad. ASUS Antibacterial Guard protects against harmful bacteria.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/T4x9OZoZEy4ZpOqP.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="2400" data-height="2400" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/T4x9OZoZEy4ZpOqP_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/93ZG3eDODUEUJ6b8.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="2400" data-height="2400" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/93ZG3eDODUEUJ6b8_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PpqcqjF6HVfvBgfe.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="2400" data-height="2400" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/PpqcqjF6HVfvBgfe_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/298297/asus-announces-vivobook-14-oled-15-oled-and-16-oled">Read full story</a></div>
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Latest Ryzen 9 7950X CPU-Z Bench MultiThreaded Score Puts it 8% Behind i9-13900K, 33% Ahead of i9-12900K
A screenshot of an alleged AMD Ryzen 9 7950X "Zen 4" processor surfaced on the web, courtesy of OneRaichu, and this time there's no blur-out with the score field—15645 points. When compared to the <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/298219/amd-ryzen-9-7950x-allegedly-40-faster-than-5950x-in-cpu-z-bench-multi-threaded" target="_blank">alleged CPU-Z Bench scores</a> of the Core i9-13900K "Raptor Lake" from last week, the Intel 8P+16E hybrid processor ends up 7.9% faster than this score, but still a very close second.<br />
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The Ryzen 9 7950X ends up a significant 23.47% faster than the leaked score of the Core i7-13700K (8P+8E), and the AMD flagship scores 33.5% faster than the previous-gen Intel flagship Core i9-12900K. While both the i7-13700K and i9-12900K are 8P+8E, the "Raptor Lake" gets ahead with higher IPC for the P-cores, slightly higher clocks, and more cache for the E-core clusters. The 7950X is also 32.12% faster than its predecessor, the Ryzen 9 5950X "Zen 3," and a whopping 58.39% faster than the Core i7-12700K (8P+4E).<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WNnUnFdp2RpPyePb.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="578" data-height="412" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/WNnUnFdp2RpPyePb_thm.jpg" width="182" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/298295/latest-ryzen-9-7950x-cpu-z-bench-multithreaded-score-puts-it-8-behind-i9-13900k-33-ahead-of-i9-12900k">Read full story</a></div>
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ATX 3.0 PSU Specification Loophole Lets Manufacturers Evade Stringent Excursion Tolerance Testing by Simply Excluding the 12+4 pin Connector
When testing recent high-end GPU launches such as the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT graphics card, we observed some system reboots that caused due to power-draw spikes (technically known as "excursions"). This is when a graphics card, for a brief moment, draws more power than the connector is capable of supplying, triggering the PSU's electrical protections, and causing a reboot. The new ATX 3.0 specification for the next-generation of desktop PC power supplies enable PSUs with a high tolerance for excursions, and prescribes testing standards to ensure a PSU meets the ATX 3.0 spec. Aris Mpitziopoulos (crmaris) and Jon Gerow (Jonnyguru) discovered wording in the latest Intel ATX 3.0 specification that could make you pay closer attention to reviews of ATX 3.0-spec PSU, when they're out.<br />
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In a Hardware Busters article, Mpitziopoulos clears the confusion that the ATX 3.0 power supply specs by Intel and the PCI-Express 5.0 power specification by the PCI-SIG, are mutually-inclusive—they're not. An ATX 3.0 PSU is not required to include a 12+4 pin (or 16-pin) ATX 12VHPWR connector, whether or not their nameplate Wattage is above 450 W, which means it's subjected to passing less stressful transient-response tests, particularly the ability to deal with a 200% excursion for at least 100 ms.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9asIId9GWWHUF0rt.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1031" data-height="369" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/9asIId9GWWHUF0rt_thm.jpg" width="363" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/298287/atx-3-0-psu-specification-loophole-lets-manufacturers-evade-stringent-excursion-tolerance-testing-by-simply-excluding-the-12-4-pin-connector">Read full story</a></div>
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NFT Craze Hits the Brakes as OpenSea Records 99% Volume Decline in 90 days
OpenSea, one of the most widely recognized NFT markets in the cryptocurrency world, has slammed into a wall of absence. Namely, the absence of volume: the decentralized marketplace has seen a 99% drop on NFT trading volume in merely 90 days. From its high of $405.75 million on May 1, transactions on Non- Fungible Tokens have petered out to just $5 million throughout the entire month of August.<br />
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Reduced volume connects to reduced demand, which has in turn led to reducing floor prices (the lowest available price for a given NFT) for even the most recognized collections: the cheapest Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT can now be had for 72.5 ETH ($104,634 at time of writing). That's a 53% reduction in its ETH price (153.7 ETH) from May 1st. But the drop is even more massive when one takes into account the devaluation of Ethereum itself: On May 1st, the 153.7 ETH asking price for the NFT equaled $434,048 (price has thus tumbled by 76% on a dollar basis). CryptoPunks, another popular Ethereum-based NFT collection, has seen its floor price decline by a less drastic 20%.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/P4DUuAhzWMU8vVJL.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1137" data-height="803" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/P4DUuAhzWMU8vVJL_thm.jpg" width="184" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/r8WrDAKo8d5EgYmj.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="2814" data-height="962" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/r8WrDAKo8d5EgYmj_thm.jpg" width="380" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/298285/nft-craze-hits-the-brakes-as-opensea-records-99-volume-decline-in-90-days">Read full story</a></div>
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Possible AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Launch SEP Prices Leaked
Possible launch SEP pricing of AMD's Ryzen 7000 series "Zen 4" desktop processors leaked to the web by Wccftech, which appear to be similar to those of the Ryzen 5000 "Zen 3" at launch. AMD will launch a slim set of four SKUs in its first round of these processors—the flagship Ryzen 9 7950X (16-core/32-thread), followed by the second-best Ryzen 9 7900X (12-core/24-thread), the Ryzen 7 7700X (8-core/16-thread), and the mid-range Ryzen 5 7600X (6-core/12-thread).<br />
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Apparently, the series debuts with the Ryzen 5 7600X at $299, or the same SEP of the Ryzen 5 5600X at launch. The Ryzen 7 7700X launches at $449. The Ryzen 9 7900X comes in at $549, and the flagship Ryzen 9 7950X at $799, which again, is identical to that of the 5950X. Besides processors, motherboard vendors are expected to launch their first Socket AM5 motherboards, debuting with the AMD X670E and X670 chipsets. There's talk of mid-range chipsets such as the B650 and B650E, but we haven't seen any confirmed products show up on motherboard vendors' websites, yet. Pre-launch pricing for the X670E and X670 put them at a significant premium over the current Socket AM4 flagship boards based on the X570. Besides processors and motherboards, we could see announcements from memory vendors launching their first DDR5 memory products to feature AMD EXPO technology.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/68u5lYBwNPHMMbyV.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="2048" data-height="1152" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/68u5lYBwNPHMMbyV_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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Intel Arc A380 Gains Ethereum Mining Support Reaching 10.2 MH/s
The Intel Arc A380 has recently been tested for crypto mining performance after support for the card was added in the latest release of Nanominer. The card achieved a hash rate of 10.2 MH/s while mining Ethereum Classic (ETC) without any optimizations at a TDP of 75 W equating to 0.136 MH/s per Watt which is significantly below other popular mining cards which can reach 0.38 MH/s per Watt. This limited performance can be partially attributed to the availability of only 8 Xe-Cores and the relatively small 96-bit memory bus. The card will struggle to mine Ethereum due to its limited 6 GB of VRAM while Ethereum Classic should work fine as demonstrated.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BBSod3yg7tgOUfS5.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="923" data-height="510" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/BBSod3yg7tgOUfS5_thm.jpg" width="235" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ogrtbYZp00DQcUYp.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1728" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/ogrtbYZp00DQcUYp_thm.jpg" width="234" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Rq7TYlg9NZc3Dvo4.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1222" data-height="518" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/Rq7TYlg9NZc3Dvo4_thm.jpg" width="307" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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Possible GeForce RTX 4070 "Ada" Specs Hit the Rumor Mill
Two sets of possible specifications of the upcoming performance-segment NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 "Ada" graphics card has hit the rumor-mill, according to kopite7kimi, a reliable source with NVIDIA leaks. The first set of specs sees the card feature 12 GB of 21 Gbps GDDR6X memory (possibly over a 192-bit wide memory bus), as many as 7,680 CUDA cores, a typical board power of 285 W, and an internal SKU code of "PG141-SKU340/341." It makes sense for 12 GB of memory across a 192-bit memory bus to be a logical choice for NVIDIA (as opposed to the previous-gen RTX 3070 with its 8 GB of 14 Gbps GDDR6 across 256-bit); as it allows the company to achieve a 50% memory size increase gen-over-gen, while reducing the number of memory chips on the card from 8 to 6 (by using six 16 Gbit GDDR6X chips).<br />
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The second set of specs doing rounds is the "PG141-SKU336/337," consisting of 7,168 CUDA cores, 10 GB of 21 Gbps GDDR6X memory across what we're assuming could be a 160-bit wide memory bus (five memory chips), and 250 W typical board power. The same source also claims that the SKU340/341 could have a performance target of over 11000 points in Time Spy Extreme, while the SKU336/337 could be designed with at least 10000 points in mind. It's quite possible that the second configuration is that of the RTX 3060 Ti-successor SKU. Given NVIDIA's top-down approach to product launches, we could expect performance-segment SKUs only toward the end of 2022, or early-2023.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pdEp59iWyol4D6QJ.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1664" data-height="936" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/pdEp59iWyol4D6QJ_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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AMD B650E "Extreme" Chipset Confirmed, Brings PCIe 5.0 for GPU and SSD
AMD's upcoming launch of Ryzen 7000 series processors will bring an entirely new AM5 platform that will enable newer technologies and protocols. We have DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 connection with everything at level five. However, the upcoming chipsets AMD has designed to work alongside the new processors will be available in several variants. There will be regular X670 and B650 versions that support either a PCIe 5.0 GPU or a PCIe 5.0 M.2 NVIMe SSD. Today, we got a confirmation that not only the big X670 chipset has an "E" or "Extreme" version, but its smaller brother B650 as well. With X670E and B650E, users get both PCIe 5.0 connectivity for their GPU and M.2 NVIMe SSD. For more information, we have to wait for AMD's official launch information later today.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XzCZBUobWsgLGQIE.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1343" data-height="960" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/XzCZBUobWsgLGQIE_thm.jpg" width="182" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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Intel 700-series chipset motherboards could come with improved memory overclocking capabilities, suggest an alleged leaked specs-sheet of an MSI Intel Z790 chipset motherboard. As the pioneering platform for DDR5, Intel 600-series chipset motherboards, particularly those based on the Z690, typically marketed DDR5 memory overclock speeds of around DDR5-6000 or DDR5-6200 in their specs sheets, as the then-expensive DDR5 memory kits started at JEDEC-spec speeds of DDR5-4800 in the entry-level, with performance-segment kits around the DDR5-6000 mark.<br />
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The unnamed MSI Z790 chipset motherboard supports DDR5 overclocked frequencies of over DDR5-6800 at 1DPC (one DIMM per channel) with single-rank modules; over DDR5-6400 with 1DPC + dual-rank modules; over DDR5-6400 with 2DPC + single-rank modules; and over DDR5-5600 with 2DPC + dual-rank. Earlier reports suggested that Intel is "discouraging" motherboard vendors from coming up with 700-series motherboards that feature DDR4 memory slots, but this doesn't mean there won't be any. MSI has an Intel Z790 motherboard with DDR4 slots in the works, and it's capable of overclocks of up to DDR4-5000 in the most optimal configuration, and DDR4-4000 in the least optimal one.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5MD0zpOILb1M9aWe.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="850" data-height="733" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/5MD0zpOILb1M9aWe_thm.jpg" width="151" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eDWeFC37zl8svuV9.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="2618" data-height="973" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/eDWeFC37zl8svuV9_thm.jpg" width="350" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Fmax Frequency Set at 5.85 GHz
Fmax (or Frequency max), is the maximum clock speed an AMD "Zen" processor will automatically boost/overclock to, at stock multiplier settings. To go beyond this, you'll have to increase the multiplier value, and overclock the traditional way. The Fmax value for AMD's upcoming flagship desktop processor, the Ryzen 9 7950X "Zen 4," is reportedly set at 5.85 GHz. To facilitate this, you'll have to enable settings such as Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO), to eke out the power limits needed to get here. Competing Intel parts, such as the "Raptor Lake" Core i9-13900K, is reported to have a similar maximum boost frequency, of 5.80 GHz, but that's just for its 8 P-cores.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/k2vVXtFj6cVq9HjV.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1124" data-height="644" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/k2vVXtFj6cVq9HjV_thm.jpg" width="227" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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(PR) SSUPD Introduces the Meshroom S ITX Case
SSUPD, the sister brand of Lian-Li and a globally acclaimed manufacturer of high-end PC cases, today introduces the all-new Meshroom S ITX case, designed for gamers, content creators, and casual use. Sleek and refined, the all-new Meshroom ITX pc case lineup hits the shelves with two exciting new designs, the Meshroom S and the Meshroom D, with a build capacity of 14.93l and 14.97l, respectively. The new Meshroom S case launches today, with the Meshroom D to arrive in the near future. <br />
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Built to dominate the ITX case market, the new Meshroom S case carries the impeccable legacy of SSUPD's globally acclaimed "Meshlicious" ITX case with significant enhancements to its overall look,feel and functionality to suit all user needs. Available in three colors, Fossil Gray, Sage Green and Peacock Blue, these new cases from SSUPD are tailored to redefine the ITX case industry.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/D88ZAYk6hhFUc6t3.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="600" data-height="600" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/D88ZAYk6hhFUc6t3_thm.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nIEbw1dIx6WasEUm.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1600" data-height="1066" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/nIEbw1dIx6WasEUm_thm.jpg" width="195" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3hipd6UUNKkItfFx.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1600" data-height="900" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/3hipd6UUNKkItfFx_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/298273/ssupd-introduces-the-meshroom-s-itx-case">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) BenQ Announces 48-inch Mobiuz OLED Gaming Monitor and More at Gamescom 2022
BenQ, a global consumer electronics brand, announces that, for the first time, visitors at Gamescom 2022 will be able to experience multiple new gaming monitors from MOBIUZ and the latest products from ZOWIE professional e-Sports brand. From 24th to 28th August in Cologne, Germany, visitors of the BenQ stand (stand A-031, Hall 08.1) will get the chance to explore an immersive gaming reality as they discover the next generation of top-performing displays, designed for gamers of all levels. This edition will be even more special because it will be held both in person and online.<br />
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'At BenQ, we are continuously striving to present gamers with ultimate audio-visual immersion and smart AI innovations to ensure an upgraded gaming experience. In this way, we can help players reach a next-level performance', says Steve Chu, President of BenQ Europe. 'Since our goal is to create premium experiences for gamers of all types, the natural next step for us was to bring our customers the latest display technology that will change the way they interact within their virtual worlds', continues the BenQ Europe president.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fepJOnUZtWg7DonC.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1800" data-height="942" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/fepJOnUZtWg7DonC_thm.jpg" width="248" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5j3752KT3SpqxmtG.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1920" data-height="1071" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/5j3752KT3SpqxmtG_thm.jpg" width="233" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sLxEwkA8qz6ggy3c.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1220" data-height="680" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/sLxEwkA8qz6ggy3c_thm.jpg" width="233" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/298248/benq-announces-48-inch-mobiuz-oled-gaming-monitor-and-more-at-gamescom-2022">Read full story</a></div>
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Intel Posts XeSS Technology Deep-Dive Video
Intel Graphics today posted a technological deep-dive video presentation into how XeSS (Xe Super Sampling), the company's rival to NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR, works. XeSS is a gaming performance enhancement technology where your game is rendered by the GPU at a lower resolution than what your display is capable of; while a high-quality upscaling algorithm scales it up to your native resolution while minimizing quality losses associated with classical upscaling methods.<br />
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The video details mostly what we gathered from our older articles on how XeSS works. A game's raster and lighting is rendered at a lower-resolution, frame-data along with motion vectors are fed to the XeSS upscaling algorithm, and is then passed on to the renderer's post-processing and the native-resolution HUD is applied. The XeSS upscaler takes not just motion vector and the all important frame inputs, but also temporal data from processed (upscaled) frames, so a pre-trained AI could better reconstruct details.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2AhOsTJFUtrRizKt.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1170" data-height="583" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/2AhOsTJFUtrRizKt_thm.jpg" width="261" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FfNDhtpdEDfj5P2i.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1170" data-height="629" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/FfNDhtpdEDfj5P2i_thm.jpg" width="242" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/N53PErCuUaEnHhUs.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1170" data-height="656" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/N53PErCuUaEnHhUs_thm.jpg" width="232" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/R5BrDukUKCsTk9UY.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1170" data-height="659" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/R5BrDukUKCsTk9UY_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/298225/intel-posts-xess-technology-deep-dive-video">Read full story</a></div>
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(PR) BizLink Announces the World's First VESA Certified DP80 Enhanced Full-Size DP Cable
BizLink, a global leader in interconnect solutions, is proud to announce the release of the world's first VESA certified DP80 Enhanced full-size DP cable after the launch of DP80 mDP cable in March 2022. DP80 as the highest standard for cable configuration defines a new standard for display connectivity with emphasis on higher link rate. Certified with the latest version of DP technology, BizLink's DP80 Enhanced full-size DP cable provides a maximum throughput data rate up to 80 Gbps, covering new data rates per lane: UHBR10 (10 Gbps), UHBR13.5 (13.5 Gbps), and UHBR20 (20 Gbps).<br />
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In an era consisting of trends such as remote work and extended reality, to deal with the growing needs for high-performance displays and "stay connected" at the most elevated implementation levels becomes crucial. Satisfying user experience and reliable connectivity requires higher data rate conversion. The DP80-marked cable supports UHBR20 at their highest transfer rate, enabling ultimate connections of advanced and latest display applications and systems. With a satisfactory data rate value up to 80 Gbps, the DP80 standard unleashes new capabilities for bringing superior connection to achieve a given level of video quality as image capture and display technology advance.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3MZIw6zkYnQz7d0c.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1003" data-height="624" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/3MZIw6zkYnQz7d0c_thm.jpg" width="209" height="130" alt="" /></a> </div><div class="readmore"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/298224/bizlink-announces-the-worlds-first-vesa-certified-dp80-enhanced-full-size-dp-cable">Read full story</a></div>
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Allegedly 40% Faster than 5950X in CPU-Z Bench Multi-Threaded
The upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-core/32-thread processor is allegedly over 40% faster than its predecessor, the 5950X, at the CPU-Z Bench multi-threaded test, according to a leaked benchmark screenshot scored by harukaze5719, and tabulated by Wccftech. The 7950X is shown with a score of 16809 points, which puts it 41 percent faster than the 5950X, and 43% faster than the i9-12900K. It's also shown to be behind the leaked benchmarks of the i9-13900K by a whisker—with the upcoming Intel chip being 0.5% faster.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lKOlvjKaaBy1jUbJ.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="868" data-height="664" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/lKOlvjKaaBy1jUbJ_thm.jpg" width="170" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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Boost Frequencies of the All-important Core i5-13400 and i5-13500 Revealed
When it releases, the Core i5-13400 will join a long like of Intel processors that are extremely successful in the market—chips that are priced around the $200-mark, and bang in the middle of the market bell-curve. Other chips in the lineup include the i5-12400, i5-11400, i5-10400, and the i5-9400. With the 13th Generation "Raptor Lake," Intel is configuring the i5-13400, i5-13500, and the i5-13600 (non-K) as 6P+4E processors (that's 6 "Raptor Cove" P-cores with 4 "Gracemont" E-cores); whereas their 12th Gen predecessors only had 6 "Golden Cove" P-cores, and no E-cores. The top Core i5 part, the i5-13600K, will stand out featuring a 6P+8E configuration.<br />
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Maximum boost frequencies of the Core i5-13400 and i5-13500 surfaced on the web thanks to Passmark screenshots scored by TUM_APISAK. Boost frequencies of 13th Gen Core processors weren't part of the <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/297987/intels-13th-gen-core-cpu-lineup-seemingly-leaks-a-month-ahead-of-the-launch" target="_blank">recent lineup leak</a>. The i5-13400 has a maximum boost frequency of 4.10 GHz, while the i5-13500 comes with 4.50 GHz. Both SKUs have an identical base frequency of 2.50 GHz. The maximum turbo frequency of 4.10 GHz for the i5-13400 is significantly lower than the 5.80 GHz of the flagship i9-13900K, and the 5.10 GHz of the i5-13600K. It's also quite spaced apart from the i5-13500, with its 4.50 GHz. Perhaps Intel really wants some consumer interest in the Core i5 SKUs positioned between the i5-13400 and the i5-13600K.<div class="imgcontainer"><a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tzY59GhxaE8wqBe2.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1366" data-height="768" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/tzY59GhxaE8wqBe2_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a> <a href="https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ktwl5DWv6xj0WGUc.jpg" target="_blank" data-width="1366" data-height="768" ><img src="https://tpucdn.com/img/ktwl5DWv6xj0WGUc_thm.jpg" width="231" height="130" alt="" /></a></div>
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