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The Switch 2 is about to launch, but the original Switch is far from "obsolete"
Oct 28, 2024, 8:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Ubisoft, EA, and Bandai Namco are among the publishers that will release its remasters on Switch.
Although recent reports indicate that the Switch 2 may have already entered mass production, fans are still awaiting an official announcement from Nintendo, which, unfortunately, has yet to be made. Meanwhile, as fans anticipate the Switch 2's arrival, Nintendo appears to be continuing its support for the much-loved original Switch model.
Although an announcement is inevitable and could be made anytime soon, a credible YouTuber has stated that Switch will get multiple remasters from third-party developers in 2025 for the...
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Leak reveals AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D specs with higher clock speeds
Oct 25, 2024, 8:00 AM
manhkbrady
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The specs for AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU have just leaked, showcasing a base clock speed of 4.7 GHz and a TDP of 120W, promising enhanced gaming performance.
According to information leaked by Videocardz, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor will be part of the upcoming line featuring AMD's 3D V-Cache technology, expected to launch soon. This processor is a successor in the 3D V-Cache CPU lineup, building on the success of previous generations but with some notable upgrades, particularly in clock speed and power efficiency. However, it's still too early to confirm how these improvements will translate into real-world performance, especially for demanding tasks.
The Ryzen...
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AYANEO previews upcoming AYANEO 3 handheld, promising next-generation features
Oct 24, 2024, 10:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Unlike Valve, who recently reiterated their wait for a significant upgrade for a Steam Deck 2, AYANEO is set to release yet another handheld: the AYANEO 3.
A few days ago, AYANEO issued a press announcement filled with elaborate marketing phrases, claiming it's a "revolution in AYANEO's product definition, changing gamers' perceptions of handheld consoles" and asserting that it's "not just a technological advance, but also a totally new concept that hints at future possibilities for handheld devices."
The marketing continues without providing any real specifics on anything of substance. They are certainly making a big deal about this product, suggesting it "represents the new direction of...
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Qualcomm is facing an existential risk
Oct 24, 2024, 4:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Yesterday (October 23), Bloomberg reported that Arm (UK) is proceeding with the cancellation of an agreement that allowed Qualcomm to use its chip licensing.
Not only is Qualcomm facing significant challenges from the collaboration between Intel and AMD in the laptop chip segment, but it is also at risk of losing ground in the smartphone chip market after Arm terminated their technology agreement.
Recently, the two companies have been engaged in a tense legal dispute. The issue dates back to 2021 when Qualcomm acquired Nuvia for $1.4 billion. Nuvia is a startup founded by former Apple employees. From this acquisition, Qualcomm developed a...
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Rumors about the RTX 5090 using two 16-pin connectors dismissed
Oct 23, 2024, 5:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Chinese power supply manufacturer Segotep has dismissed rumors suggesting that the RTX 5090 will require two 16-pin connectors.
Rumors surrounding the RTX 5090, NVIDIA’s next-generation flagship graphics card, have been circulating frequently. Recently, speculation that the RTX 5090 would use two 16-pin power connectors caused concern among many gamers, prompting them to consider upgrading their existing computer power supplies.
However, Segotep has publicly refuted this rumor. The company stated that they have obtained information about the RTX 5090 and confirmed that the graphics card will only require one 16-pin power connector.
Segotep, a relatively new entrant in the industry,...
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AMD's upcoming X3D processors are set to launch on November 7th, poised to challenge Intel's Arrow Lake
Oct 22, 2024, 2:00 PM
manhkbrady
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AMD is set to unveil new Ryzen X3D gaming processors. Specifically, the company’s first Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs will be introduced on November 7th.
Just days ahead of the launch of Intel’s Core Ultra 200 “Arrow Lake” processors, AMD has teased the forthcoming launch of its first Ryzen 9000 series X3D gaming processor.
AMD has not disclosed any specific information regarding these new processors, though they have embraced the tagline “X3D Reimagined”. This implies that AMD has implemented significant modifications to their X3D technology. However, it remains uncertain what exactly has been altered. The X3D designation signifies AMD’s Extended 3D Technology, which effectively...
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Intel's new Arc graphics driver significantly improves performance on both Lunar Lake iGPUs and Arc GPUs across various games.
Oct 21, 2024, 10:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Performance boost for Intel Lunar Lake iGPU and Arc GPU.
According to Intel, the company has just released a new version of its graphics driver that brings major performance improvements and supports many games. A highlight of this update is the addition of support for the new game No More Room in Hell 2, an online co-op horror FPS currently in early access.
In addition to supporting the new game, this driver also enhances gaming performance for several titles such as Core Keeper, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Marvel's...
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Intel's CEO unexpectedly showcases the 1.8nm Panther Lake chip
Oct 18, 2024, 11:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Intel's CEO, Pat Gelsinger, presented the initial sample of the upcoming Panther Lake CPU, manufactured with the advanced 18A process node, to Lenovo.
At the Lenovo Tech World 2024 event, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger delivered a speech about the partnership between Intel and Lenovo. More importantly, during the event, Pat also handed Lenovo’s Chairman Yuanqing Yang a sample of the Panther Lake processor chip, manufactured using the 18A process. This gesture implied that Intel's manufacturing node had achieved positive results and was ready for commercial production.
From a consumer perspective,...
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Samsung unveils groundbreaking 24Gb GDDR7 memory modules with speeds over 40 Gbps for next gen GPUs
Oct 17, 2024, 5:00 PM
manhkbrady
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It was also the first brand in the world to complete the development of GDDR7 chips.
In a recent statement, Samsung has revealed that it has created the first 24 Gb GDDR7 DRAM in the industry, utilizing its 5th Generation 10nm process technology. This new technology delivers a cell density increase of up to 50% while keeping the same package size as its predecessor, GDDR6.
With speeds reaching 40Gbps, these new modules offer substantial memory bandwidth. To put this into perspective, Nvidia’s RTX 4090 utilizes 21Gbps GDDR6X memory. By launching these GDDR7 modules, Samsung provides 50%...
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Intel expands APO optimization for new Arrow Lake CPUs, boosts gaming performance across 26 titles
Oct 16, 2024, 9:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Intel has introduced APO (Application Optimization) support for up to 26 games, enhancing performance on Core Ultra 200S and 14th Gen processors.
Intel has introduced the Application Optimisation (APO) technology, which is beneficial for gamers. It can significantly enhance the performance of supported games when used with modern Intel CPUs, offering support for the new Core Ultra 200 series CPUs and 12 additional games.
Intel's Application Optimisation technology is specifically designed for Intel 12th gen, 13th gen, 14th gen, and Core Ultra 200 series CPUs, with support for CPU models featuring 8 P-cores. Additionally, CPUs with 6 P-Cores are also supported through...
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Intel and AMD collaborate, form alliance to develop x86 architecture processors
Oct 16, 2024, 3:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Sensing the threat from Qualcomm, rivals Intel and AMD join forces to form x86 chip alliance.
During the OCP 2024 Conference, Intel and AMD announced the establishment of the x86 ecosystem advisory group, with the participation of major hardware and software companies such as Google, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, and Red Hat. This group is formed with the objective of standardizing and simplifying the x86 architecture, enhancing compatibility, performance, and security, while also promoting innovation across the entire x86 ecosystem.
The group aims to unify additions and changes to the x86 ISA, ensuring that...
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AMD officially launches 5th generation EPYC CPUs: targeting AI, cloud, and servers
Oct 15, 2024, 11:00 AM
manhkbrady
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AMD has unveiled its newest server CPU lineup, the 5th Gen Epyc series, formerly referred to as Turin.
AMD has recently introduced the 5th generation EPYC processors (code-named Turin) targeting AI, cloud, and enterprise workloads, maintaining its leadership position in the server market. Utilizing the Zen 5 architecture and compatible with the SP5 platform, the EPYC 9005 Series delivers superior performance and energy efficiency compared to the previous generation, with a 2.7x higher performance for the 192-core version....
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