Hardware

AMD seemingly confirms Radeon RX 8600 and RX 8800 GPUs via ROCm Github update
A code update to its ROCm repository on Github indicates AMD is preparing to launch midrange Radeon RX 8600 and RX 8800 graphics cards to succeed the Radeon RX 7600 and RX 7800 series in the near future.
2024-12-04 13:33
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TSMC's N2 process has a major advantage over Intel's 18A: SRAM density
The SRAM cell size of Intel's 18A cannot match that of TSMC N2, but can TSMC's technology match 18A performance and power?
2024-12-04 13:17
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Nvidia, flush with cash, looks to acquire new talent through mergers and acquisitions
Nvidia may be looking to buy other companies to expand its capabilities. In a recent conference, its CFO specifically mentioned the prospects for growth through mergers and acquisitions.
2024-12-04 13:13
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China's largest chip industry associations say it's unsafe to buy US chips — warnings come in the wake of new US sanctions
Chinese industry condemns sweeping sanctions against the country's semiconductor industry by the U.S. government.
2024-12-04 13:12
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Intel's next CEO could be Lip-Bu Tan, a former member of the board who reportedly clashed with Gelsinger about strategy
Intel begins to shortlist potential candidates to the CEO position.
2024-12-04 13:07
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Biostar X870E Valkyrie Review: Still improving, still a ways to go
The latest-gen Biostar Valkyrie offers an updated appearance and BIOS, robust power delivery, Thunderbolt 4, and a lot of connectivity. But it has only one PCIe 5.0-capable M.2 socket, doesn’t come with Wi-Fi, and so far it doesn't seem to be availab...
2024-12-04 13:00
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This dazzling Raspberry Pi Christmas light show is incredible
The Gustavsson family has created a beautiful Christmas lights show using a Raspberry Pi as the main driver.
2024-12-03 19:06
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Apple Touch Bar turns into a $119 standalone gadget — Flexbar features a 10-inch aluminum body with a 2K AMOLED display that communicates with a USB-C cable
This standalone touch bar will let you fully customize it to your taste and preferences.
2024-12-03 18:37
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Discrete GPU sales dip while Nvidia continues to dominate — iGPUs increase while discrete GPUs decline
GPU market grows moderately in Q3 as sales of discrete GPUs collapse, but CPU sales are up.
2024-12-03 18:05
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Game played on a 3D dental scanner with an old Intel CPU and AMD GPU — up to 700 FPS on Counter-Strike: Source
A 3D dental scanner gets tested for gaming, to surprisingly strong results.
2024-12-03 18:03
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Seasonic x Noctua turn to keychain merch after their successful 1,600W power supply collab
To promote the new Seasonic x Noctua 1,600W PSU, these PC tech partners have turned to the keychain merch business.
2024-12-03 17:07
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RTX 4060 Ti transformed into a 65W GPU with a passive mod — a downclocked GPU and VRAM reduces power consumption from 160W to 65W
A small form factor PC enthusiast has shared details about how they modified an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti for absolutely silent running.
2024-12-03 15:56
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Chinese chip firms say a new round of US sanctions won’t stop China’s chip industry — Chinese government responds with its own export restrictions anyways
The US and China trade blows yet again on semiconductor products and minerals, but Chinese companies say they’ll survive.
2024-12-03 15:56
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Two internet cables connecting Sweden and Finland suffered damage — one caused by construction, the other still under investigation
Two inland fiber optic cables between Sweden and Finland have been cut, with one being damaged during construction.
2024-12-03 15:56
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MSI's new Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ bring Intel Lunar Lake performance to handhelds
MSI officially launched its MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ gaming handhelds, both powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 285V chip.
2024-12-03 14:30
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AMD Radeon RX 8800 XT has a 220W TDP according to Seasonic's online PSU calculator — two 8-pin power plugs required, it says
The RDNA 4 based Radeon RX 8800 XT has appeared in Seasonic's wattage calculator listed with a 220W TDP.
2024-12-03 14:15
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Intel announces the Arc B580 and Arc B570 GPUs priced at $249 and $219 — Battlemage brings much-needed competition to the budget graphics card market
Intel officially announced its first two budget-mainstream Battlemage GPUs today, the Arc B580 and Arc B570. Priced aggressively at $249 and $219, respectively, the new architecture offers performance and efficiency improvements that should give Nvidia...
2024-12-03 14:00
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FSP Hydro G Pro 1000W ATX 3.0 PSU Review
The FSP Hydro G Pro 1000W ATX 3.0 offers reliable, efficient power delivery with a focus on value, making it a solid choice for mainstream users seeking long-term reliability without a hefty price tag.
2024-12-03 13:07
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Samsung prepares to unveil 10th generation V-NAND with 400+ layers — ready to power future PCIe 5.0 and 6.0 SSDs
Samsung will details its future plans for ultra-fast and ultra-dense 3D TLC NAND, designed for next-generation SSDs. Samsung has a presentation at the upcoming ISSCC where it will discuss advancements in its 3D V-NAND, which it plans to scale to 400 la...
2024-12-03 12:55
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TSMC engineer boasts of recent 6% boost to 2nm yields, passing 'billions in savings' to customers
Improving TSMC's N2 yield by 6% could save billions for its customers, says employee.
2024-12-03 12:34
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