Archive for October 2023

CORSAIR Releases 12VHPWR GPU Power Bridge Adapter

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CORSAIRs 12VHPWR GPU Power Bridge adapter, designed to facilitate the connection of a 12VHPWR connector, was spotted in Asia etail. This technical solution allows users to easily adjust the angle of the 12VHPWR connector for improved looks. 


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Corsair Dominator Titanium First Edition DDR5 7200 MHz 2 x 16 GB review

Memory (DDR4/DDR5) and Storage (SSD/NVMe) 370 Published by Krzysztof Hukalowicz 1

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Corsair is a company that doesn’t need an introduction but also relates to the PC RAM market. The Dominator series was always their best, and we got an opportunity to check the DDR5 memory from Dominator Titanium First Edition with 7200 MHz frequency (and CL34) with a 2 x 16 GB capacity. This top-tier series in the Corsair offers frequencies up to 7200 MHz (at this moment, but there should be even the 8000 MHz variants). Dominator Titanium RAM includes the proprietary DHX cooling technology, 11 individually addressable LEDs, and a range of accessories that allow users to modify the modules’ appearance.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7985WX Benchmarked: Comparison with Pro 5995WX and Xeon Platinum 8490H

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AMD's Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7985WX, part of the Ryzen Threadripper 7000 and 7000 Pro series, underwent benchmark testing on Geekbench 6 ahead of its official release slated for November 21. This allowed for an initial assessment in comparison to its predecessor, the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX (Chagall), and Intel's Xeon Platinum 8490H (Sapphire Rapids).
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Thermaltake introduces TGM-I27FQ and TGM-V32CQ Gaming Monitors

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Thermaltake has introduced two new gaming monitor models: the TGM-I27FQ and the TGM-V32CQ. The TGM-I27FQ, with a QHD resolution (2560x1440), is tailored towards professional gaming use. It incorporates a 165 Hz refresh rate and fast IPS technology, ensuring both fluid motion and a high-fidelity image, especially during dynamic gameplay sequences.
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Cooler Master Cooling X Desktop Set with Water-Cooled Components is priced 6,999 euros

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For a while now I've been looking at Cooler Master with raised eyebrows. And today that happened again. Cooler Master is set to launch its Cooling X desktop in Europe by the end of October, as stated in their recent press release. Previously available in the United States with a price tag of $6,999, the European price has been announced at 6,999 euros.
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Geekom Mini IT13 Mini PC (Core i9 13900H) review

Mini and Desktop PCs 41 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 1

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The Geekom Mini IT13 is a sleek mini PC designed for dependable performance. It's equipped with an Intel Core i9 13900H processor, 32 GB RAM, and a 2TB SSD, and operates on Windows 11 Professional. Despite its compact size, the unit boasts WIFI6E, 2.5 GigE ethernet, and two Thunderbolt ports with a speed of 40 Gbps each.

Qualcomm Unleashes Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

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Snapdragon X Elite is Qualcomm's first SoC with a specially developed Oryon CPU and is intended to make life difficult for Apple and Intel. Qualcomm advertises up to twice the performance of Intel's 10- and 12-core CPUs, or a third of the consumption at Intel's peak performance. They want to beat Apple's M2 by 50 percent.
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Intel Core i9-14900K Delidding: 12°C Temperature Drop

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Overclocking specialist Roman Hartung recently undertook a delidding exercise on the Intel Core i9-14900K processor using liquid metal thermal paste to optimize thermal conductivity. The goal was to enhance CPU cooling without resorting to techniques such as liquid nitrogen cooling. 


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Atom Computing Develops Quantum Platform with Over 1,000 Qubits

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Atom Computing has developed a quantum computing platform featuring a 1,225-site atomic array, of which 1,180 are qubits. This development represents the first instance of surpassing the 1,000-qubit mark for a universal gate-based system. The company intends to launch this advanced system next year, aiming to pave the way for fault-tolerant quantum computers that can address extensive computational challenges.



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HYTE Outs Y70 Touch PC Case With 14.1" Touchscreen

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The new Y70 Touch, the latest addition to its signature Y-Series cases featuring a vibrant 14.1" 1100 x 3840 capacitive touchscreen integrated into the corner panel. "The dedicated touchscreen is an engaging instrument to reach the digital plane of your physical machine, creating a more comfortable personal computing experience," said Rob Teller, Product Director of HYTE.


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SK Hynix finishes Validation with Qualcomm for LPDDR5T Mobile DRAM

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SK hynix Inc. announced today that it has started commercialization of the LPDDR5T (Low Power Double Data Rate 5 Turbo), the world's fastest DRAM for mobile with 9.6 Gbps speed. The company said that it has obtained the validation that the LPDDR5T is compatible with Qualcomm Technologies' new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, marking the industry's first case for such product to be verified by the U.S. company.


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Thermalright Frozen Vision 360 BLACK AIO Water Cooling Unit with IPS Display

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Thermalright, headquartered in Taiwan, unveiled the "Frozen Vision 360 BLACK" – an all-in-one (AIO) water cooling unit. This device features a radiator of 360mm in size, making it suitable for advanced cooling requirements. One of the standout attributes of this water cooling unit is its integration of a 2.88-inch IPS liquid crystal display on the water block.
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NVIDIA DLSS Support Including Alan Wake 2 With DLSS 3.5

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GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers will receive the definitive day-one experience: frame rates are multiplied by an average of 4.5X at 4K, ray tracing is even more immersive thanks to Ray Reconstruction, and Reflex makes gameplay even more responsive.
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APNX Launches New C1 Mid-Tower Case

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Advanced Performance Nexus (APNX), a new player in the computer components market, is proud to announce the global release of the APNX C1 gaming case. The premium mid-tower ATX case brings together a beautiful new look with a one-piece mesh panel that wraps around the front and right-side panel, robust build quality, and impressive out-of-the-box cooling performance with its 4x pre-installed 120mm FP1 PWM ARGB fans.
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be quiet! Dark Rock Elite review

Cooling 191 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 0

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In this review, we dive into the performance of the be quiet! Dark Rock ELITE CPU cooler. The Dark Rock Elite integrates a cooling system that incorporates seven heat pipes in tandem with two 135mm Silent Wing PWM fans. Depending on the operational mode, these fans have varying rotational speeds: 2,000 rpm for performance mode and a reduced 1,500 rpm for a quieter operation. Users can toggle between these modes using a switch conveniently located on the cooler.

be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 review

Cooling 191 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 7

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In this review, we dive into the performance of the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 CPU cooler. Where the Dark Rock Elite stands out as the most robust air cooling solution within the product range, boasting an impressive thermal dissipation capacity of 280 watts. The Dark Rock Pro 5 is no slouch either, with a commendable 270W TDP rating.

Alienware QD-OLED Monitors: 32" 240Hz and 27" 360Hz - First Details

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Alienware provided a sneak peek at their upcoming QD-OLED monitors, the Alienware AW3235QF and AW2725DF, during TwitchCon 2023. These gaming displays are set to debut early next year. While specific details are currently limited to model names, resolutions, and refresh rates, it's worth noting that these monitors will incorporate Samsung's QD OLED panels, a technical feat ahead of the expected third-quarter 2024 release. 


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AOC CU34G3X - 34-inch 1440p Ultrawide Monitor with 180 Hz Refresh Rate

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AOC has introduced the CU34G3X, a 34-inch curved gaming monitor featuring a 180 Hz refresh rate. Initially launched in the Chinese market, the monitor is priced at 2,999 yuan, equivalent to approximately 385 euros. The CU34G3X is equipped with a VA panel adopting a 1500R curvature and offers a resolution of 3,440 x 1,440 pixels with a 21:9 aspect ratio.


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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro – A Wi-Fi 7 Quad-Band Gaming Router

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ASUS outs a PRO model of the GT-BE98 WIFI7 router. This gaming router is designed to support the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology and provides an aggregate bandwidth of 30,000 Mbps. This advanced model builds upon its predecessor, the ROG Rapture GT-BE98. The previous configuration included a single 6 GHz band with a maximum throughput of 11,525 Mbps, two 5 GHz bands each providing up to 5,762 Mbps, and a single 2.4 GHz band delivering up to 1,376 Mbps. 


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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB Single-Slot Graphics Card

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An NVIDIA's AIC partner is gearing up to introduce the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB graphics card, which notably features a single-slot, single-fan setup. This model has a TGP (Total Graphics Power) of 165W, marking an increase from the 115W found in the GeForce RTX 4060. 


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ASUS Introduces ExpertWiFi EBM68 and EBR63 Routers

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ASUS has unveiled the ExpertWiFi EBM68 and EBR63, two routers tailored to meet the networking needs of businesses, ranging from small cafes to medium-sized enterprises. The tri-band AX7800 mesh system, ExpertWiFi EBM68, is ideal for medium-sized businesses and multi-story establishments like hotels and retail stores, while the dual-band AX3000 business router, ExpertWiFi EBR63, caters to cafes, small offices, and home offices (SOHOs).
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Nvidia and AMD to Develop Arm Processors for Windows PCs by 2025

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Nvidia and AMD are both working on the development of Arm processors specifically for Windows PCs, as reported by sources in contact with Reuters. As it stands, Qualcomm is the exclusive producer of Arm chips for Windows devices. However, these upcoming initiatives from Nvidia and AMD aim for a 2025 launch, marking a significant shift in the market dynamics.
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