The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 9950X processors have only been on the market for a day, but enthusiasts are already pushing these new Zen 5 chips to their limits. These processors are considered some of the most powerful on the market, even though they may not be the best CPUs for gaming. MSI recently
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Intel, a titan in the technology industry, has been facing challenges on multiple fronts. Not only has the company been struggling in the PC gaming market, but overall, its performance has been lackluster. The stark reality is reflected in the significant drop of nearly 60% in Intel’s stock value this year. As a result of
Black Myth: Wukong has taken the gaming world by storm, quickly becoming the most wishlisted game on Steam, even before its official release date. As gamers eagerly await the opportunity to dive into this highly anticipated title, many are using their time wisely by familiarizing themselves with the game’s new benchmarking tool. This tool, available
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 stands out as a game changer in the world of gaming laptops with its exceptional 14-inch OLED 120 Hz display. The display boasts fantastic color and contrast, providing an immersive gaming experience. The 16:10 aspect ratio allows for a more expansive view, despite the compact size of the laptop. Its
The highlight of this year’s Def Con event was the impressive feat of running Doom on the attendee badges. This was no easy task, considering the original code for Doom was targeted at x86 chips running DOS. Porting it to a relatively new Arm-based dual-core SoC with just 256 kB of RAM and 2 MB
Recently, security researchers identified a critical vulnerability impacting almost all AMD CPUs, dubbed ‘Sinkclose’. This flaw enables attackers with kernel-level access to manipulate System Management Mode (SMM) settings, even with existing security measures in place. This loophole poses a significant threat, as cybercriminals could exploit it to deploy virtually undetectable malware, making removal a challenging
The latest figures from Mercury Research are painting a grim picture for Intel as it continues to lose market share to AMD in desktop, laptop, and server CPUs. According to the report, AMD has experienced significant growth in the x86 CPU market, with its share in desktop CPUs growing from 19.4% to 23% year-on-year. In
The upcoming Intel 15th Gen CPUs, codenamed Arrow Lake, are generating quite a buzz in the tech community. Rumors suggest that these processors will be significantly more efficient than their predecessors, with reports indicating that they could have at least 100 W lower power consumption while maintaining high frequencies. This potential increase in efficiency is
As a subscriber to Apple Music, I have found myself drawn to its unique offerings that set it apart from other music streaming platforms. One of the main reasons I continue to use Apple Music is due to being a leech on my parents’ Apple One subscription, which covers a significant portion of the cost.
In the world of PC hardware, plans for new products are constantly evolving. Recently, there have been rumblings about two potential new graphics cards from AMD: the Radeon RX 7400 and RX 7300. These cards, if they come to fruition, could provide much-needed options for budget-conscious consumers looking for affordable graphics cards under $260. While