Archive for Feburary 2024

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Price Revision: $30 Reduction Effective Immediately

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AMD has announced a price adjustment for its mid-range GPU, the Radeon RX 7700 XT, effective February 26, 2024. The new price of $419 represents a reduction of approximately $30, making the product more competitively priced compared to higher-end alternatives. Previously, the price gap between this mid-range GPU and higher-end products was marginal. However, with this revision, the price difference has widened, positioning the Radeon RX 7700 XT as a more affordable option within its category.
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PowerColor Radeon RX 7900 GRE Series: Unveiling High-Performance Graphics

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TUL Corporation, a key player in AMD graphics card manufacturing since 1997, announces the debut of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE series. Comprising the Red Devil, Hellhound, and Fighter models, this lineup sets new standards in gaming performance, cooling efficiency, and reliability.Targeted towards elite gamers, the Red Devil epitomizes peak performance and aesthetics. Its advanced cooling system and robust design facilitate significant overclocking, enabling gamers to push boundaries beyond 1440p.
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Sapphire Introduces Radeon RX 7900 GRE Series: NITRO+, Pulse, and Pure Variants

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Sapphire Technology has unveiled its new range of graphics cards, including the NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, which is built on the advanced AMD RDNA 3 architecture. These cards are designed to deliver high performance for both gaming and creative applications. The NITRO+ model incorporates premium components and a sophisticated cooling solution within a durable cold-rolled steel frame, ensuring efficient heat dissipation for a quiet and stable gaming experience.
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Comparison of Nvidia Grace GH200 vs. Threadripper 7000: Linux Benchmark Analysis

Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 1

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The review detailed a head-to-head comparison between Nvidia's Grace and AMD's Threadripper CPUs, particularly focusing on the performance of the Grace CPU against the Threadripper 7980X and Threadripper Pro 7995WX in a Linux environment. The testing platform was a GPTshop.ai workstation equipped with Nvidia's Grace-Hopper GH200, which includes both a Grace CPU and a Hopper-based H200 GPU.
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Kingston Digital Unveils Canvas React Plus V60 SD Card

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Kingston Digital Europe Co LLP, a flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a leading provider of memory products and technology solutions, has announced the release of the Canvas React Plus V60 SD memory card. Designed for UHS-II photography enthusiasts, this latest addition to the Canvas React family offers speeds up to 280 MB/s and storage capacities reaching 1TB, optimizing digital portfolio storage and capture efficiency.
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Review: PowerColor Radeon RX 7900 GRE HellHound 16GB

Graphics cards 1049 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 7

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 We review the PowerColor Radeon RX 7900 Golden Rabbit Edition (GRE), in particular the HellHound edition that has been factory tweaked. Introduced by AMD a while ago for the Asian market, the GRE is named after the Chinese zodiac sign for 2023, the year of the rabbit, it now has availability in other regions for AMD to have an answer towards the recently released GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER.

Review: Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16GB

Graphics cards 1049 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 0

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 Today's review focuses on the Radeon RX 7900 Golden Rabbit Edition (GRE), a variant distinct from the 7900 XTX or XT models. Introduced by AMD a while ago for the Asian market, the GRE is named after the Chinese zodiac sign for 2023, the year of the rabbit, it now has availability in other regions for AMD to have an answer towards the recently released GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER.

Intel Clearwater Forest Xeon processor has up to 17 small chips

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In a recent disclosure to IEEE Spectrum, Intel detailed the architecture of the upcoming Clearwater Forest Xeon processor. Set for a 2025 release, this processor is poised to be the second-generation energy-efficient core Xeon, succeeding the Sierra Forest line. The design integrates up to 17 chiplets, incorporating a blend of different technologies and manufacturing processes.
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SteelSeries Releases Arctis Nova 7 Dragon Edition Wireless Headset

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SteelSeries ApS, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, unveiled the Arctis Nova 7 Dragon Edition wireless headset, a special edition model celebrating the Year of the Dragon. The launch of this product in the domestic market is scheduled for March 1, 2024, with the product being offered at a price and an anticipated retail price of approximately $240 USD.
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Thermaltake TOUGHFAN EX Pro: Fan with MagForce 2.0 Connector (daisy chain)

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Thermaltake Technology, headquartered in Taiwan, unveiled the "TOUGHFAN EX Pro" on February 22, 2024. This new addition to the "TOUGHFAN" series features high static pressure fans with polymer blades, available in 120mm and 140mm sizes, exclusively in 3-piece sets. The TOUGHFAN EX Pro boasts a daisy chain compatible design, leveraging the MagForce 2.0 magnetic connector. This connector, with an enlarged contact area compared to its predecessor, ensures reliable connections and simplifies wiring, particularly when installing multiple fans.
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LG Gram Pro 2024 Lineup: Pricing, Specs, and Availability Revealed

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LG disclosed the pricing and release dates for its premium 2024 laptop lineup, featuring the LG Gram Pro and LG Gram Pro 2-in-1 models. The 16-inch and 17-inch LG Gram Pro versions are priced at $2399 (16Z90SP-A.ADB9U1) and $2499 (17Z90SP-E.ADB9U1) respectively. Additionally, the CES 2024 Innovation Award-winning 16-inch Gram Pro 2-in-1 (16T90SP-K.ADB9U1) retails for $2099. Pre-orders for these models are available exclusively on LG.com for a limited time.
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Intel Brings AI Everywhere Across Network, Edge, Enterprise

Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 2

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Intel announced new platforms, solutions and services spanning network and edge AI, Intel Core Ultra processors and the AI PC, and more. In an era where technological advancements are integral to staying competitive, Intel is delivering products and solutions for its customers, partners and expansive ecosystem to capitalize on the emerging opportunities of artificial intelligence and built-in automation, to improve total cost of ownership (TCO) and operational efficiency, and to deliver new innovations and services.
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Microsoft Testing Windows Update Installation without Reboot: Hotpatching

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Microsoft is testing a new feature in Windows 11 preview build 26058 that allows for the installation of security updates without the need for a system restart. This is achieved through hotpatching, a method that applies updates on-the-fly by altering the code of running Windows processes. This approach relies on virtualization-based security (VBS), which requires hardware with virtualization capabilities in Intel, AMD, or ARM processors.
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NVIDIA Introduces RTX HDR Functionality to Enhance Visuals in Unsupported Games through AI Filter

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Along with yesterday's driver NVIDIA announced an update to their NVIDIA application, integrating a new feature known as RTX HDR. This update aims to provide a comprehensive GPU management interface, enhancing user experience with advanced in-game recording capabilities. The RTX HDR function employs AI-powered Freestyle filters to apply high dynamic range (HDR) visual enhancements to games that do not inherently support HDR features.
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Apple M2 CPU-Z Single Thread Benchmark Score Matches Intel Alder Lake

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In a test that actually counts, Windows 11 ARM was run on an M2-powered MacBook through a virtual machine. Despite some recognition challenges by CPU-Z due to the virtual environment, the performance results were impressive, with scores of 749.5 for single-threaded and 3822.3 for multi-threaded tasks.The M2 chip's single-thread performance is on par with Intel's 12th Gen Core i5-12600, which is notable given the M2's efficiency in terms of energy use and heat generation.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 Spotted in CPU-Z Benchmark

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An analysis conducted by a tech enthusiast from China, using the CPU-Z benchmark, showcased the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3's performance capabilities. In the single-threaded benchmark, which leverages one of the chip's four Arm Cortex-X1C P-cores, it achieved a score of 543.7 points. This score is on par with that of AMD's "Zen 2" and Intel's "Comet Lake" x86-64 cores. In the multi-threaded benchmark, which utilizes all available P-cores and Cortex-A78C E-cores, the SoC scored 3479.7 points, aligning it with the performance of entry-level to mainstream x86-64 processors from AMD and Intel.
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AMD to Introduce HBM3e Enhanced MI300 AI Accelerator, Next-Gen MI400 in 2025

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New developments have been disclosed regarding AMD's advancements in AI accelerators. According to information from @Kepler_L2, AMD is set to introduce an updated version of its MI300 AI accelerator, incorporating HBM3e memory technology to enhance performance. This move is seen as a strategic effort to offer a competitive alternative to NVIDIA's B100 AI accelerator, albeit at a more affordable price point. Additionally, AMD's roadmap includes the launch of the next-generation Instinct MI400 accelerator in 2025.
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MSI Intel and AMD Motherboards Upgrade to Support 256GB Memory Capacity

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MSI announced that its range of Intel and AMD motherboards now supports memory capacities of up to 256GB. This development, which applies to motherboards equipped with 4 DIMMs (enabling 256GB) and 2 DIMMs (supporting 128GB), aims to enhance computing performance and multitasking efficiency. For Intel platforms, the memory capacity upgrade is available on the 700 and 600 series DDR5 motherboards. Users interested in this upgrade must install a dedicated BIOS. MSI has initiated the rollout of these BIOS updates, with the first set already released.
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Supply Constraints Expected for NVIDIA Next-Generation Blackwell GPUs Amid Rising AI Demand

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NVIDIA anticipates potential constraints in the supply of its upcoming Blackwell GPUs, designed to boost AI computing performance. During an earnings call, Colette Kress, the CFO, noted that the demand for these next-generation products might exceed supply, reflecting a trend of decreasing lead times for the current H100 GPUs, aimed at AI and high-performance computing.
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Instability Issues with Intel 13th/14th Generation Processors During Unreal Engine Gameplay

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PCs featuring Intel's 13th and 14th generation processors, such as the Core i9-13900K and Core i7-14900K, have been reported to experience instability, particularly when running games built on the Unreal Engine. Collaborative investigations by Epic Games, Nvidia, and various game studios have pinpointed the high-performance capabilities of Intel's processors as the primary cause of these crashes, often resulting in a "Video Memory Exhausted" error.
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SCYTHE Cooling Manufacturer Issues Warning on Unauthorized Sales and Counterfeit Products in China

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SCYTHE, the CPU cooling technology company, has reported that it does not have official representation in China, raising concerns about the authenticity of products sold under its name in the region. According to a statement from SCYTHE the market has seen counterfeit products, such as the "GT360" integrated water-cooling radiator, falsely using the SCYTHE trademark.
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Introducing Nvidia App: Replacing GeForce Experience and Control Panel

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Nvidia is moving away from its traditional software interfaces, the GeForce Experience app and the Nvidia Control Panel, in favor of a new unified application called the "Nvidia app." This change is intended to enhance the user experience by combining the features of the two previous applications into one efficient platform. The Nvidia app, currently in beta, includes several improvements, such as a more intuitive design, quicker installation, and a more responsive interface that requires less disk space.
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Review: EnGenius ECW536 WIFI7 Cloud7 Access Point

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We reviewed the ECW536 Cloud7, a WIFI7-managed indoor Wireless Access Point from EnGenius. This incredibly impressive AP is configured at 4x4x4 and yeah, we pass 3.5 Gbps at close range, and almost 2 Gbps at 7 meters through a wall. It's a finger-licking good 802.11be access point to get you the very best Wi-Fi experience.

PlayStation 5 Pro: Enhanced 4K Resolution and 120 FPS?

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Sony and AMD are reportedly collaborating on the development of the PlayStation 5 Pro, an advanced version of the existing console designed to support gameplay at 120 FPS with 4K resolution, utilizing artificial intelligence for upscaling. The console is expected to integrate AI enhancements for developers, with optimized performance for games that offer 40 FPS modes with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). The PlayStation 5 Pro is anticipated to bring significant improvements in graphical fidelity and performance, catering to the demands of upcoming games with advanced graphics.
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NZXT Announces New Gaming Keyboards and Mice

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NZXT unveiled its latest additions to the gaming hardware market, introducing new models of keyboards and mice. The highlight of this announcement is the "Function 2" series of gaming keyboards, which are equipped with proprietary optical switches. The "Function 2" series includes both a full-size variant and a tenkeyless model, dubbed "Function 2 MiniTKL." The latter will be the only version available in Japan, with pricing and exact release dates yet to be confirmed. These keyboards feature NZXT Swift Optical Switches, known for their optical contact mechanism, ensuring smooth input with a key load of 40g and a rapid 0.2ms response time. The switches are designed to be durable, capable of enduring over 100 million keystrokes without contact wear.
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Cooler Master Sues SilverStone, Enermax, and Apaltek Over Patented Pump-inside-Radiator Cooler Designs

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Ironically, Cooler Master was the one party sued in the past by Asetek for a similar thing. Cooler Master has initiated legal proceedings against SilverStone, Enermax, and Apaltek, accusing them of violating its patents on pump-inside-radiator cooler designs and ARGB mini-controller designs. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the lawsuit aims to obtain compensation for damages and cover legal expenses.
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AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" Mobile Processors Shows Nice Perf per Watt for Gaming

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Tech reviewer Cary Golomb conducted an evaluation of AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" mobile processors, examining their performance in a variety of portable computing devices such as laptops, notebooks, and handheld gaming PCs. For benchmarking, Golomb used the GPD Win Max 2, which incorporates the Ryzen 7 8840U processor, comparing it against devices with older AMD APU generations. This comparison included the Valve Steam Deck LCD model and three GPD models with the Ryzen 7840U "Phoenix" processor. While high-end models from ASUS or Lenovo were not part of the review, a device featuring the Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, akin to the 7840U, was used for additional context.
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Intel Unveils 14A Chip Manufacturing Process Utilizing High-NA EUV Technology

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Intel has updated its Foundry chip manufacturing roadmap to include the new 14A process, which integrates ASML's advanced high-NA-EUV technology. This development was shared during the IFS Connect livestream, introducing the 14A node and its enhanced version, 14A-E, with details on the latter still pending. The 14A technology will employ ASML's high-NA EUV machines, which have a numerical aperture of 0.55, allowing for the creation of smaller transistors by etching finer patterns on silicon wafers. 
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