AMD is working hard on delivering next-generation products, and today, its Linux team has submitted a few interesting patches that made a subtle appearance through recent GitHub patches for GFX12 targets, as reported by Phoronix. These patches have introduced two new discrete GPUs into the LLVM compiler for Linux, fueling speculation that these will be the first iterations of the RDNA4 graphics architecture, potentially being a part of the Radeon RX 8000 series of desktop graphics cards. The naming scheme for these new targets, GFX1200 and GFX1201, suggests a continuation of AMD's logical progression through graphics architectures, considering the company's history of associating RDNA1 with GFX10 and following suit with subsequent generations, like RDNA2 was GFX10.2 and RDNA3 was GFX11.

The development of these new GPUs is still in the early stages, indicated by the lack of detailed information about the upcoming graphics ISA or its features within the patches. Currently, the new GFX12 targets are set to be treated akin to GFX11 as the patch notes that "For now they behave identically to GFX11," implying that AMD is keeping the specifics under wraps until closer to release. The patch that defines target names and ELF numbers for new GFX12 targets GFX1200 and GFX1201 is needed in order to enable timely support for AMD ROCm compute stack, the AMDVLK Vulkan driver, and the RadeonSI Gallium3D driver.

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(PR) QNAP Releases New PCIe Interface SATA HDD JBOD Storage Enclosure Series to Obtain Petabyte-class Storage
QNAP Systems, Inc. today launched the new PCIe JBOD storage enclosures TL-Rx00PES-RP series, featuring PCIe Gen 3 x8, and providing up to 64 Gb/s data transfer speed. Users can expand existing NAS storage volumes to petabyte-class by connecting multiple TL-Rx00PES-RP series, without requiring RAID-rebuilding on the host NAS. The TL-Rx00PES-RP series supports SATA drives, allowing businesses to choose from a wide range of enterprise hard drives. This series is ideal for businesses who want to archive/back up virtualization applications, surveillance recordings, large data, and multimedia.

"Technological advancement usually comes at the cost of increased storage requirements. Organizations which handle particularly large data sets, such as research institutions and media production companies, require easy-to-scale solutions. QNAP presents the TL-Rx00PES-RP series as a petabyte-class storage solution for them. The TL-Rx00PES-RP series supports SATA drives, which are budget-friendly and available with large capacities," said Jerry Deng, Product Manager of QNAP.
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(PR) Patriot Introduces the VP4000 Mini M.2 2230 SSD
Patriot Memory, a leading manufacturer of high-performance enthusiast memory modules, SSDs, flash storage and gaming peripherals, has announced the upcoming release of their newest internal solid state drive: the VP4000 Mini M.2 2230 PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD.

The VP4000 Mini marks the first-ever M.2 2230 SSD set to be released by Patriot Memory's gaming division, Viper Gaming. The VP4000 Mini features strong sequential read speeds of up to 5,000 MB/s, sequential write speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s and a special edition ultra-thin heatspreader. With high storage capabilities of up to 2 TB and a compact body design, the VP4000 Mini will be fully compatible with handheld gaming consoles, such as the ROG Ally and Steam Deck. The VP4000 Mini is also compatible with other slim PCs, laptops and tablets, including the Microsoft Surface, making for a versatile storage solution built for gamers, tech enthusiasts and content creators alike.
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(PR) AQIRYS Introduces the Alnair ANC Gaming Headset
AQIRYS is proud to introduce the Alnair gaming headset. Available in classic shades of black and white, Alnair borrows its name from a star known for its brightness, hinting at the consistent quality and sound clarity that these headphones promise to bring to every gaming session. The Alnair headset is designed to be a gamer's steadfast companion. With Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation technology, it delivers a distraction-free audio experience, allowing players to concentrate on their games. The ANC feature is a simple switch away, offering the flexibility to engage fully with the game or to stay connected to the surrounding environment.

AQIRYS provides the Alnair headphones with three connectivity options—2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and a 3.5 mm cable. The wireless receiver, which is included in the box, comes with a built-in USB Type-C connector, enabling users to connect the headsets to mobile devices in the 2.4 GHz mode as well. This versatile functionality ensures that whether you're playing on a PC, Mac, console, or mobile device, Alnair connects easily and enhances your gaming experience.
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(PR) V-Color Announces DDR5 RDIMMs for AMD Threadripper TRX50 Platform
V-Color Technology Inc., Announces the launch of their DDR5 overclocking R-DIMM tailored for the new TRX50 Motherboards powered by AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 series processors. Available in capacities ranging from 64 GB (16 GB x4) to 128 GB (32 GB x4) and speeds up to DDR5-7200. The V-Color DDR5 OC R-DIMM memory is primed to unleash its full potential with AMD EXPO ready technology, designed for a diverse user base encompassing both non-overclocking users and enthusiasts who engage in overclocking, with a specific focus on content creators, intensive 3D modelers, and AI programmers.

Designed with meticulous precision, offering uncompromised compatibility and enhanced performance, ensuring seamless integration with AMD TRX50 Motherboards, including the ASUS Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI, Gigabyte TRX50 AERO D, and ASRock TRX50 WS.
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(PR) Broadcom Announces Successful Acquisition of VMware
Broadcom is thrilled to announce Broadcom's successful acquisition of VMware, and the start of a new and exciting era for all of us at the company. VMware joins our engineering-first, innovation-centric team, which is another important step forward in building the world's leading infrastructure technology company.

While an important moment for Broadcom, it's also an exciting milestone for our customers around the world. And as I said when we first announced the acquisition, we can now come together and have the scale to help global enterprises address their complex IT infrastructure challenges by enabling private and hybrid cloud environments and helping them deploy an "apps anywhere" strategy. Our goal is to help customers optimize their private, hybrid and multi-cloud environments, allowing them to run applications and services anywhere.
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