Recently, AMD made headlines with the announcement of new “F” versions of its Ryzen 8000 Series desktop APU. These chips come without the integrated GPU, essentially functioning as CPUs. This move has sparked interest and curiosity within the tech community. At the Beijing AI PC Innovation Summit, two new “F” chips were unveiled – the
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After Intel released a new set of drivers for its Arc series graphics cards, promising significant performance improvements in games like Dragon’s Dogma 2, it was time to put these claims to the test. The previous performance analysis of the game was done using different settings and older drivers, so it was essential to see
Valve’s decision to construct an entire orb made from 100 OLED prototypes for the launch of the Steam Deck OLED was not only a celebration but also a creative endeavor. The company chose to create the launch trailer using practical photography instead of relying on computer-generated imagery. This decision led to the creation of a
Nvidia recently unveiled its latest GPU architecture, Blackwell, showcasing significant upgrades tailored towards AI inference. The Blackwell architecture also provides a glimpse into the potential features that may be incorporated into next-generation gaming graphics cards. This announcement was made at GTC, where major tech companies simultaneously disclosed their procurement of systems equipped with Blackwell technology.
Sony’s recent decision to halt production of the PlayStation VR2 due to declining sales is a clear indication of the challenges the device is facing in the market. The fact that it only works on the PlayStation 5 system limits its appeal to a specific audience, and the lack of a vast library of VR
The CHIPS Act, signed into law in August 2022, aims to enhance the semiconductor manufacturing sector in the United States. The primary objective is not merely commercial but strategic, with a focus on reducing dependence on manufacturing in Asia. This legislation has allocated funds to attract chipmakers to establish their operations in the US. Companies
Asus made waves at CES 2024 with the unveiling of its first ROG NUC. While launch specifications were shared, pricing and release date details were missing. However, a recent pre-order listing on European retailer Proshop has shed some light on these missing details. The listing reveals a launch price of €2,500 for the high-end version,
As we look at the latest statistics from Canalys, it is evident that Intel has maintained its stronghold in the CPU market, particularly in the desktop and notebook segments. With a whopping 78% market share and the shipment of 50 million CPUs in the last quarter of 2023, Intel has showcased its dominance over its
Recently, it was announced that PGL has decided to upgrade the setups for the PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024 by switching to AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D as the CPU of choice for gaming professionals. This change comes after previously using the Ryzen 9 5950X at the tournament. The new AMD chip offers innovative 3D V-Cache
The ongoing debate surrounding graphics card pricing continues to be a major concern for many PC gamers. Despite the end of pandemic-related shortages and the decline of the crypto boom, GPU prices remain inflated, especially for high-end Nvidia cards like the RTX 4080 and RTX 4090. However, there are still occasional deals to be found,