Archive for October 2019

Intel DG1 Xe graphics card is Alive

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Intel shared its Q3 2019 financials, that info we'll bypass however the transcript points out something far more interesting than their financials, Chief Executive Officer Bob Swan, told investors that Intel has powered on the Intel Xe DG1 graphics card for the first time in the lab.


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Synology Urges All Users to Stay Vigilant of Online Scams

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Synology found that cybercriminals crafted fraudulent domains that look like Synology domain names in an attempt to redirect Synology users to a phishing site where they were tricked into transferring money to a designated account which has nothing to do with Synology.


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EK Releases EK-Classic Distribution Plate

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EK launches a custom designed front mounted distribution plate as part of the EK-Classic Line od products. This distroplate (waterway), with the full product name of EK-Classic DP Front PC-O11D D-RGB + SPC PWM, is specifically designed for the Lian Li PC-O11D.


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EA might be coming back to Steam

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It's a bit of a cryptic and weird Twitter post but t years after launching Origin, EA is about to return to Steam. EA tweeted a clip of a cup with steam coming out of it.


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World of Warcraft Remake in UE4 Video

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Quixel’s 3D artist and Art Lead, Wiktor Ohman, has recreated the gates of Orgrimmar from World of Warcraft in Unreal Engine 4. This remake will give you a glimpse at a more realistic and modern-day take on Blizzard’s MMORPG.
 


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Intel Core i9-10980XE Cascade Lake-X Benchmarks

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The way Intel distributes samples on processors to media remains a mystery, however, over in Romania the first review on the Core i9-10980XE surfaced. It's written by our colleague Tudor who tested Cascade Lake-X on an X299 platform and 32GB DDR4 running 3200 MHz.


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Razer releases Tartarus Pro keypad with Analog Optical Switches

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The Tartarus Pro is equipped with Razer Analog Optical Switches, enabling the keypad to measure how deep each key is pressed. This allows the Tartarus Pro to emulate analog input similar to controller thumbsticks. Additionally, gamers can adjust the actuation point between 1.5mm for a faster keystroke, or up to 3.6mm for a deeper, and more deliberate press.


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MSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming Z TRIO review

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We review the MSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming Z TRIO, Super charged and ready in the Z model. GeForce RTX 2070 Super, of course, is based on a Turing TU104 chip and that is quite a step forward. But what has MSI done with new model released today?


AMD joins as main sponsor for Blender

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AMD is starting to sponsor the free 3D graphics suite Blender as main sponsor. Blender now almost reached the goal of paying a total of 20 full-time developers. In the future, AMD will contribute directly as a so-called patron for the financing of Blender. This corresponds to an annual amount of at least 120,000 euros and thus two jobs for full-time developers.


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Windows 10 Update KB4520062 Could Break Defender ATP, Microsoft Warns

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It's time for one more Microsoft Windows 10 'thing'. A few days ago a Windows 10 update KB4520062 patch was released, Microsoft began advising businesses and organizations on Thursday, Oct 17, not to install the update as it can break the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) service.


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Intel Introduces Tremont Microarchitecture

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Intel revealed the first architectural details related to Tremont. Intel's newest and most advanced low-power x86 CPU architecture, Tremont offers a significant performance boost over prior generations. 


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Western Digital Introduces Next-Level Storage Solutions for NAS Environments

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Western Digital today introduced an array of purpose-built storage solutions for small businesses and home offices leveraging NAS environments. The solutions include the first-ever WD Red SSDs, which enhance performance and caching abilities in a hybrid NAS environment, as well as a 14 TB capacity for the WD Red and WD Red Pro HDDs.


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Download: AMD Adrenalin Edition 19.10.2 drivers

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AMD released Radeon Adrenalin Edition 19.10.2 drivers. This release adds support and performance improvements for the upcoming launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, The Outer Worlds, and support for Chernobylite Early Access. This release also contains stability improvements for end user issues.

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Review: MSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming Z TRIO

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We review the MSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming Z TRIO, Super charged and ready in the Z model. GeForce RTX 2070 Super, of course, is based on a Turing TU104 chip and that is quite a step forward. But what has MSI done with new model released today?

Read the review here.


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Google claims quantum supremacy for computer

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Google has developed a quantum computer that performs calculations much faster than a "traditional" computer. Google achieved so-called "quantum supremacy", the company claims. Google made a calculation in two hundred seconds that even a supercomputer is said to take ten thousand years.


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XIAOMI Presents 34"Ultra Wide Curved Gaming Monitor

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Xiaomi introduced two gaming monitors. Including a model with "Ultrawide" 34-inch format and a 24-inch model in the classic 16: 9 format. More detailed information on the latest Xiaomi gaming monitors we summarized for you in this news item.


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ENERMAX Launches a Brand New Bluetooth Speaker-Pharoslite

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ENERMAX released a new Bluetooth speaker-Pharoslite, a 7-in-1 multi-functional wireless LED speaker for outdoor activities users. The seven functions are Bluetooth connectivity, micro SD music player, 6 lighting modes, flashlight, nightlight and, 160ml collapsible cup. 


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Battlefield 5 - Free War in the Pacific Update

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Electronic Arts has revealed that a new major free update for Battlefield 5 will come out on October 31st. War in the Pacific will allow players to invade the most iconic battlefields of the Pacific theater as U.S. and Japanese forces enter the fray in Battlefield V’s War in the Pacific. Players will fight on land, air, and sea on maps including Pacific Storm and modern takes on two absolute classic maps: Iwo Jima and, coming in December, Wake Island. Players will also get their hands on an expanded arsenal and use anything from Sherman tanks to katanas. You should expect at least seven new weapons and gadgets for Battlefield 5 Chapter 5. Moreover, DICE will add new vehicles such as boats.



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