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Gigabyte launches new Intel Z890 motherboard models with many valuable upgrades
Oct 10, 2024, 5:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Gigabyte has announced its full Z890 motherboard lineup for Intel Arrow Lake CPUs today.
Despite the official launch of the Intel Arrow Lake CPU generation still pending, Gigabyte has introduced a series of Z890 motherboards designed for this new CPU, comprising a total of 17 models categorized into different series
The most notable among them are the models belonging to the AI TOP Series such as Z890 AORUS XTREME AI TOP, Z890 AORUS MASTER AI TOP, and Z890 AI TOP. These motherboards offer advanced features including support for DDR5 with speeds of up...
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Benchmark results for the Ryzen 9000X3D have leaked, showing a significant generational performance boost
Oct 9, 2024, 6:00 PM
manhkbrady
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AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs are on the way, and they are expected to offer faster multi-core performance compared to the non-X3D models.
Leaked Cinebench R23 results for AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPUs indicate a significant performance improvement compared to previous generations. These benchmark results demonstrate enhanced single-threaded and multi-threaded performance for AMD’s new Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs, aligning with the rumors about higher clock speeds for these processors.
The 8-core Ryzen 7 9800X3D reportedly achieves single-core and multi-core scores of 2145 and 23315 in Cinebench R23. Compared to the data for AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows...
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Benchmarks leak for Intel Ultra 9 285K: high-end gaming with reduced power consumption
Oct 9, 2024, 5:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Slides that have been leaked indicate that the upcoming Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor is facing challenges compared to its predecessor.
An Intel presentation slide leak from a Chinese source has revealed that the brand anticipates its next-generation chip to deliver similar performance to the Core i9-14900K. When using a set of 14 titles, the new chip demonstrated comparable performance to its predecessor on average. Depending on the game, the Core Ultra 9 285K showed performance ranging from 13% slower to 15% faster, with many cases showing no difference.
It's important to highlight that the Core Ultra consumed less power...
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Intel announces full fix for issues on 13th and 14th generation CPUs
Oct 8, 2024, 2:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Intel has confirmed that it has fixed the instability issues on the 13th and 14th generation CPUs, but users remain cautious.
Intel has officially confirmed that they have completely resolved the instability issue on the Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake Refresh (13th and 14th generation) CPUs. However, many users still express concerns about the possibility of the CPU silently degrading in performance over time.
During operation, the 13th and 14th generation Intel CPUs often require a higher voltage (Vmin) than necessary when in idle or light task states, leading to system instability. This phenomenon, known as Vmin Shift, can cause the CPU...
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MSI unveils S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2-themed RTX 4070 Ti SUPER GPU, bundled with the game for free
Oct 7, 2024, 10:00 AM
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In anticipation of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's release next month, MSI has developed a new Nvidia graphics card specifically designed for fans.
About a week ago, MSI Gaming YT released a teaser video showcasing a new design for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU, featuring the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super Gaming Slim edition. The GPU boasts a custom shroud design with specific game-related details inspired by S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
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Intel Core Ultra 200: Arrow Lake-S announcement confirmed for October 10th
Oct 3, 2024, 2:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Intel is set to launch their next-generation Arrow Lake CPUs this month, with both the release and reveal dates for these processors having been leaked.
Intel has officially announced that the Core Ultra 200 Arrow Lake-S desktop CPU series will be revealed on October 10th, with availability and reviews set for October 24th. During the announcement, Intel is expected to highlight the advantages of the new Arrow Lake CPU designs and provide insights into the changes since the launch of Raptor Lake in 2022.
According to a couple of leakers and information from Videocardz.com, Intel has begun sending invitations to selected members of the press...
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AMD has officially released AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF 2) alongside their 24.9.1 drivers
Oct 2, 2024, 11:00 AM
manhkbrady
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With this update, AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 is now accessible to all users with compatible hardware, which was previously limited to preview drivers only.
In July 2024, a beta version of AFMF 2, AMD's Fluid Motion Frames tech, was launched by AMD. Yesterday, the red team released the AMD Adrenalin 24.9.1 driver, which now officially supports the final version of AFMF 2.
One of the significant improvements in AFMF2 is the resolution of a major issue present in AFMF1. Previously, AFMF1 would disable Frame Generation during fast movements, which was a major drawback. AFMF2 aims to address this issue.
According to AMD, AFMF2 now includes...
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 leak hints at 16GB and 24GB GDDR7 variants in the works
Oct 1, 2024, 12:00 PM
manhkbrady
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The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 is expected to offer 16GB and 24GB of GDDR7 VRAM with similar core specs.
There are rumors circulating about Nvidia's plan to introduce two editions of its RTX 5080 graphics card. One version will have a 16GB capacity, while the other will boast an impressive 24GB frame buffer.
Recently, leaked specifications for Nvidia’s RTX 5080 have surfaced. These specifications outline a 400W TDP, 10752 CUDA cores, and a 256-bit memory bus. It's important to note that the leak indicates the RTX 5080 will feature 16GB of GDDR7 memory. However, the possibility of a 24GB...
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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D packaging design unveiled: "The Ultimate Processor for Elite Gaming"
Sep 30, 2024, 9:00 AM
manhkbrady
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New leaks reveal AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which is being touted as the "Ultimate Processor for Elite Gaming" and is "engineered for higher frequencies."
Yesterday, the first image of AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D box was revealed along with new details for the processor from Moore’s Law is Dead. Given that the box design has been finalized, it is evident that AMD is gearing up to introduce its initial X3D-enhanced Zen 5 processor. Speculations suggest that this CPU will be launched in 2024, with recent rumors pointing towards a November release.
The full specifications for this CPU remain unknown. Nonetheless, according to...
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Leaked NVIDIA RTX 5090 specs reveal 32GB VRAM, 600W power draw, and massive core count
Sep 27, 2024, 8:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Leaked specifications highlight a massive difference between the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090.
There have been ongoing rumors about the RTX 5090, but we are now gaining better insight into the development of Nvidia's flagship RTX 50-series GPU. A well-known hardware leaker, @kopite7kimi, has reported that the highly anticipated RTX 5090, poised to be one of the top graphics cards, will have a significant power requirement of 600 watts.
The leaker revealed specifications for both the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 on X (formerly Twitter). While previous hints from @kopite7kimi about the RTX...
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Intel Xeon 6 P-core launched - Regaining the leading position
Sep 26, 2024, 5:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Intel has made a comeback in the server market with its latest Xeon 6 P-core product line after years of being overshadowed by AMD in the server market.
In recent years, Intel has lost its leading position in general processing and x86 specifically. Particularly in the server segment, where the company has dominated for decades, it has now faced tough competition from AMD's EPYC processors. The restructuring campaign led by CEO Pat Gelsinger undoubtedly involves regaining dominance in this highly lucrative segment.
At Computex a few months ago, Intel introduced the new brand Xeon 6 as a transformation of its server product line. However, the Xeon 6 showcased...
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AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU for next-gen handhelds spotted with 8-core configuration
Sep 25, 2024, 10:00 AM
manhkbrady
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The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU will have a 3+5 core setup and a 28W TDP, designed to power the next-generation gaming handheld devices.
One of AMD's executives has confirmed the upcoming release of the Ryzen Z2 processor. The company has announced that the processor won't be available until next year, but preparations for its launch are already in progress.
This information has been verified in the recently leaked NBD shipping manifest (via @Olrak29_), which identifies the chip as "Z2X28W" with a "100-000001684" ID. The Z2X28W FP8 listing for this CPU indicates that it uses the FP8 socket and has...
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