Archive for April 2021



PCIe Resizable BAR Performance AMD and NVIDIA benchmarks

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A couple of months ago AMD introduced SAM aka Smart Access memory, which really is PCI-Express Resizable BAR. An easy option that possibly can bring extra performance. We test and benchmark this feature on all compatible graphics cards, and will try and show you if it is worth the hassle. 






Windows 10 runs on 1.3 billion devices

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And one fifth still uses Windows 7. During its quarterly earnings broadcast it was mentioned that Windows 10 is used monthly on 1.3 billion devices. The milestone of 1.5 billion is slowly approaching. 




Advertorial: Microsoft Office 2016 only 26 USD and best deals on cdkoffers

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Do you want to assemble a new PC and are tired of searching every single shop online for components to find the lowest price? We understand how you feel, but know that at least the Windows license and the Office package will not require a search worthy of the best Indiana Jones: all thanks to this incredible offer of CDKoffers, exclusive to you Guru3D’s readers! The CDKoffers portal sells keys to activate different software and always has great prices, but today there is a special offer thanks to an exclusive coupon for those who read our pages. CDKoffers offers a 25% discount using the GURU25 coupon during the purchase of all activation keys listed below. As mentioned among the products on offer there are not only Windows 10 keys, but also interesting bundles that include both Microsoft operating system and Office. Bottom line, for all of you readers of guru3d. What we are offering you today is a 25% discount on the purchase of essential software such as Windows 10 Professional or Microsoft Office 2016 Professional Plus. In particular, we mention the Microsoft suite for the office, office2016, which can be purchased only $26.02 instead of $34.69. Here are all the discounts you will have access to by entering the GURU25 promotional code:


 



Samsung announces Galaxy Book Pro Series

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Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360, the new generation of mobile computing devices that bring together powerful performance with the mobile DNA of a Samsung Galaxy smartphone.



Download: NVIDIA GeForce 466.27 WHQL drivers

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This new Game Ready Driver provides support for the Metro Exodus PC Enhanced Edition, which adds additional ray-traced effects and NVIDIA DLSS 2.0 for greater performance and improved image quality. Additionally, this release also provides optimal support for Mass Effect Legendary Edition and Resident Evil Village, along with support for 5 new G-SYNC Compatible displays.

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GeForce 466.27 WHQL driver download

Videocards - NVIDIA GeForce Windows 10 | 11 658 Updated by Hilbert Hagedoorn 156

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Download GeForce 466.27 WHQL drivers. The drivers include the optimum experience for Metro Exodus PC Enhanced Edition, which adds additional ray-traced effects and NVIDIA DLSS 2.0 for greater performance and improved image quality. Additionally, this release also provides optimal support for Mass Effect Legendary Edition and Resident Evil Village, along with support for 5 new G-SYNC Compatible displays.



Guru3D Rig of the Month - April 2021

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Each month here at Guru3D.com we feature one of you guys, your PC, your DIY project. It is quite honestly amazing how much detail and dedication you put into a PC, and every now and then it really shows. Meet Alexander from Germany, he has been working on his latest rig called Boulder, a name chosen due to the 30kg weight.

Meet the April edition of the Rig of the month right here.


Netgear Announces WAX 620 WiFi 6 Access Point

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NETGEAR today announced the availability of the latest Insight Managed WiFi 6 AX3600 Dual-band Multi-gig Access Point (WAX620), designed to provide an optimal WiFi experience.



Sapphire launches RX 6900 XT Special Edition with boost clock up to 2365MHz

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Neet the special edition of the RX 6900 XT Nitro+. This model is factory overclocked to a boost clock of 2365 megahertz and a base clock speed of 2135MHz. That's an increase of about 125MHz over the reference model for both and about 80MHz faster than the regular Nitro+.


ZOTAC Launches ArcticStorm GeForce RTX 3090

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ZOTAC Technology Limited, a global manufacturer of innovation, today releases the all-new ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3090 ArcticStorm built to take on the GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs powered by the NVIDIA Ampere architecture.


EK Water Blocks Unveils EK-AIO Elite 280 D-RGB CPU Cooler - Doubles up on Fans

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Compared to the EK-AIO 280 D-RGB, this one comes with four fans instead of just two, making it ideal for users who prefer their fans in a push-pull setup for improved performance. The Elite version of EK-AIO also boasts a more sophisticated design thanks to the glossy Black Nickel finish of the pump cover.


COLORFUL Announces iGame M600 Mirage Gaming PC

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Colorful presents the iGame M600 Mirage - the brand's latest gaming PC featuring the latest 11th generation Intel Core processors and the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-Series graphics cards. It comes with flexible configuration options.




ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX Available Late May - Mini LED, 144 Hz and HDR1400

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ASUS announced that ROG Swift PG32UQX will be available on shelves by the end of May 2021. Swift PG32UQX is a 32-inch, 144 Hz NVIDIA G-SYNC ULTIMATE 4K gaming monitor that delivers incredibly lifelike gaming visuals. It has 1,152 independent mini LED zones that give it a peak brightness of 1400 nits, while quantum-dot technology and true 10-bit color depth enable over a billion colors for accuracy and smoother gradations. 


Review: Intel Core i7 11700KF processor (RKL)

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We're back at eight Cypress Cove cores, this we test a cheaper priced model, the Core i7 11700KF. Suffixes; K means it is unlocked, that F means better value as you can shave off a few bucks, this processor does not have its integrated graphics activated, and as such it has an MSRP of 380 USD. Will it be enough to take on the Ryzen 7 5800X battle?

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Intel Core i7 11700KF processor review

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We're back at eight Cypress Cove cores, this we test a cheaper priced model, the Core i7 11700KF. Suffixes; K means it is unlocked, that F means better value as you can shave off a few bucks, this processor does not have its integrated graphics activated, and as such it has an MSRP of 380 USD. Will it be enough to take on the Ryzen 7 5800X battle?



Cyberpunk 2077 v1.22 patch is available on PC

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After the massive 1.2 update, a new patch has been released for Cyberpunk 2077, the new update involves patch v1.22 and includes fixes listed below the fold.



BIWIN to Offer Predator-Branded Memory and Personal Storage Products

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BIWIN, a chip manufacturer for flash storage, reached an agreement with Acer to bring Predator-branded memory and personal SSD storage products to customers in the United States, China, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and UK with additional markets planned.


PlayStation 5 sold 7.8 million times to date

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Sony released some numbers showing they sold 7.8 million units of PlayStation 5 ever since its release last year, the company said in its quarterly figures. In the past three months, 3.3 million PlayStation 5 consoles have been sold.



ARM Neoverse V1 for data center and Neoverse N2

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Arm announced the "Arm Neoverse V1 platform" for data centers and the "Arm Neoverse N2 platform" for networks, which are the latest generation core designs.


AMD Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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AMD announced revenue for the first quarter of 2021 of $3.45 billion, operating income of $662 million, net income of $555 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.45. 


ATP Launches PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe SSDs in M.2 Type 1620 HSBGA Package

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ATP Electronics, the global leader in specialized storage and memory solutions, has announced the launch of its tiniest NVMe flash storage offering: the N700 Series PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe solid state drives (SSDs, which are available as M.2 Type 1620 heatsink ball-grid array (HSBGA) package.