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Striking fan-made concept PS5 box by designer Vinícius de Jesus. (Image source: @vih8p)

PlayStation 5 prices supposedly cut to compete with Xbox consoles, Japan release date potentially leaked, and a timely reminder of what's in store for PS5 owners

A new report has claimed that Sony has had to revise planned prices for the PlayStation 5 consoles due to Microsoft’s attractive next-gen Xbox hardware price tags. A PS5 launch date in Japan may have been accidentally revealed, and a timely reminder of what future PS5 owners can look forward to has been circulating on social media.
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Sep 2020 07:34
This display's next generations may have a supply issue. (Source: Huawei)

Samsung and LG confirm they will no longer ship display panels to Huawei

Earlier, the prominent chipset manufacturer TSMC announced that it would comply with US trade regulations preventing it from doing business with the OEM Huawei from mid-September 2020 onward. Similarly, LG and Samsung have stated that they will stop supplying the company with display panels on the date in question. Then again, Huawei may still have contingencies for this latest setback.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2020 01:37
The Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 retails for under £100. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Hands-On: Setting the standard for affordable wireless earbuds

The Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 may have an unusual name, but they offer incredible value for money. Priced at under £100, the Melomania 1 offers unrivalled audio quality and battery life while remaining impressively compact.
Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2020 00:12
First impressions with the Sony WH-1000XM4. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Sony WH-1000XM4: First Impressions with an underwhelming upgrade

Sony finally got around to releasing the WH-1000XM4 last month, its premium set of over-ear headphones. Since we were such fans of previous generations, we thought we would take the fourth-generation units for a spin to see what Sony has changed in the last two years.
Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2020 23:39
The Nintendo Switch Fortnite Special Edition. (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo reminds Fortnite fans about the Switch with a Fortnite Special Edition of the handheld console

Nintendo has unveiled a Fortnite Special Edition of the Nintendo Switch. The limited-edition console comes with exclusive Joy-Cons, unique Fortnite designs for the console and dock, along with 2,000 V-Bucks and the Wildcat bundle. The Fortnite Special Edition will be released in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2020 23:26
The TicPods 2 Pro Plus comes in two colours. (Image source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi TicPods 2 Pro Plus: Modest changes from the TicPods 2 Pro for US$139.99

Mobvoi has replaced the TicPods 2 Pro, which it announced in January. The new earbuds, called the TicPods 2 Pro Plus, feature some minor improvements and are priced at US$139.99.
Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2020 23:18
The Huawei MateBook X and MateBook 14 launched last month in China. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook X and MateBook 14 come to Europe with 3:2 displays and compact designs

Huawei is bringing the MateBook X and Renoir-powered MateBook 14 to Europe. The two machines will arrive in October for €1,499 and €849, respectively. However, the MateBook 14 will be the more powerful of the two with up to a Ryzen 7 4800H processor.
Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2020 23:14
Gateway is back: THX and Walmart revive branding for new affordable laptop series (Image source: THX)

Gateway is back: THX and Walmart revive branding for new affordable Ultrabooks and gaming laptop series

Walmart is doubling down on laptops with new Gateway models spanning from $199 subnotebooks up to even gaming laptops north of $1000 USD with Ryzen 7 CPUs and GeForce RTX 2060 GPUs. If you ever wanted a cheap laptop without buying used, then these should fit the bill.
Allen Ngo, 10 Sep 2020 23:08
Stylish but with some nitty-gritty issues: Motorola Edge Plus

Motorola Edge+ did not fully entice us

Motorola's return into the realm of high-end smartphones is exciting. Almost no bezels around the display, a high-resolution camera, and a large battery. Find out why the smartphone failed to fully entice us in our review.
Florian Schmitt, 10 Sep 2020 22:53
Motorola Edge Plus

86% Motorola Edge Plus Smartphone Review – High-End Again at Last

The challenger. Cheap no more! The Edge Plus is Motorola's attempt to compete with the best of the best the smartphone market has to offer. An assertive price and decent connectivity may look good on paper, however they are nothing out of the ordinary. But is it enough to go head to head with Samsung and Apple?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6.7", 203 g
Florian Schmitt, 10 Sep 2020 22:52
The Galaxy S10e may be suffering from a green tint issue. (Source: Kolexis)

The Samsung Galaxy S10 series may also suffer from a green tint display issue

After multiple reports of green tint displays from owners of the OnePlus 8 Pro, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, iPhone 11 Pro series, and Galaxy Tab S7 series, it appears the issue also plagues Samsung's older Galaxy S10 series. One case, in particular, showing a tint spreading from the S10e's hole punch.
Ricci Rox, 10 Sep 2020 21:57
The NVIDIA MX450 promises to offer good gains over the MX350. (Image Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce MX450 found to be 33.5% faster than the MX350 in gaming — half the memory bandwidth and ROPs of the GTX 1650 but with higher power draw than the GTX 1650 Max-Q

NVIDIA recently announced the GeForce MX450 based on the TU117 GTX 1650 GPU but was quiet about the specs or performance. Chinese publication Zhuanlan has managed to take the MX450 for a test ride and found that it offers a very good performance bump over the MX350. However, this is at the expense of reduced memory bandwidth and raster operator (ROPs) count along with surprisingly higher power draws compared to the GTX 1650 Max-Q.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Sep 2020 21:57
The Microsoft Surface Duo is now available. Image via Microsoft.

Microsoft's Surface Duo dual-screen Android phone now available starting at US$1399, early reviews unimpressed

The Surface Duo is now available. Microsoft's dual-screen Android phone has been hotly anticipated, but early reviews suggest the device needs a bit more time to bake; while the design is good, the software is buggy. The phone starts at US$1399.
Sam Medley, 10 Sep 2020 21:05
The Galaxy S20 FE will be available in multiple colours. (Image source: Samsung Philippines)

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: The Galaxy S20 "for the fans" revealed ahead of official release

The Galaxy S20 FE has been revealed ahead of its official release, by Samsung. Dubbed the Galaxy S20 for the fans, the S20 FE has 128 GB of storage, dual-SIM connectivity, a flat display and a Snapdragon 865 for the 5G model.
Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2020 17:38
Asus VivoBook 17 F712FA Review: Lackluster 17.3-inch laptop for home

77% Asus VivoBook 17 F712FA Review: Lackluster 17.3-inch laptop for home

Compact office. The VivoBook scores with a Core i5 processor, 8 GB of working memory (dual-channel mode), and an NVMe SSD. Asus did some cost-cutting in terms of the battery, which only offers a capacity of 32 Wh.
Intel Core i5-10210U, UHD Graphics 620, 17.3", 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 10 Sep 2020 17:36
EMUI 11 beta is currently available to download on 10 devices. (Image source: Huawei)

EMUI 11 launched as Huawei opens its beta program to 10 devices

Huawei has launched EMUI 11, its latest in-house OS. EMUI 11 is currently based on Android 10, but features numerous changes from EMUI 10 and EMUI 10.1. Huawei has opened its beta program to ten devices too, albeit only those in China for the time being.
Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2020 17:22
The OnePlus Watch will likely be released soon

OnePlus Watch reportedly in the works; will allegedly come with a round screen

A Twitter leak suggests that OnePlus is working on a smartwatch. Earlier reports suggested that it would sport the Oppo Watch's square aesthetic, but the OnePlus Watch will allegedly have a round screen. OnePlus will likely unveil it alongside the OnePlus 8T.
Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Sep 2020 16:16
Again, the RTX 3080 does not appear to be that fast compared to the RTX 2080 Ti, but this could be due to unstable drivers. (Image Source: Nvidia)

First Nvidia RTX 3080 3DMark test results plus additional Ashes of the Singularity and 4K game comparisons leak out

The 3DMark results still seem suspiciously low, especially those related to ray tracing performance. This could be caused by unstable drivers or the benchmark tests are somehow faked. On the plus side, the new Ashes of the Singularity results are looking better, with 40% gains over the stock RTX 2080 Ti.
Bogdan Solca, 10 Sep 2020 14:45
The RTX 3080 Founders Edition with its upside-down 8. (Image source: Digital Foundry)

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition may not be the graphics card for perfectionists

NVIDIA may be getting the plaudits for the GeForce RTX 3080, but a quirk in the Founders Edition card may deter perfectionists from dropping US$699 on the card.
Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2020 14:16
This is the retail packaging for the Xbox Series X. (Image: Microsoft)

Xbox Series X retail packaging surfaces, focuses on the green and black grill

The retail packaging for the Xbox Series X has started surfacing online. Unsurprisingly, the main photo focuses on the signature black ventilation grill at the top of the console under which lies a signature Xbox green colored circle.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Sep 2020 14:14
The alleged RDNA2 engineering sample appears to feature the mid-range Navi 22 GPU. (Image Source: Igorslab.de)

First alleged AMD RDNA2 Navi 2x engineering sample spotted in the wild

The leaker is suggesting that this could be the Navi 21 flagship GPU, but, judging by the memory configuration and the thickness of the radiator, this may actually turn out to be the Navi 22 mid-range solution that is supposed to compete with Nvidia's RTX 3070 models.
Bogdan Solca, 10 Sep 2020 14:05
The ASRock 4X4 BOX-4000 features Ryzen 4000 Renoir processors. (Image source: ASRock)

ASROCK 4X4 BOX-4000: A Mini-PC with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4800U and 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM

ASRock has launched a trio of Ryzen 4000 Mini-PCs. Called the 4X4 BOX-4000, the series utilises Renoir APUs up to the Ryzen 7 4800U within a chassis that weighs 1 kg. The 4X4 BOX-4000 has a host of ports and connectivity, too.
Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2020 14:02
The RTX 3090 KINGPIN will have a 360 mm radiator. (Image source: Vince Lucido)

EVGA offers impressive NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 KINGPIN 8K benchmark results; 360 mm radiator and three 8-pin power connectors confirmed for Ampere behemoth

More details about the EVGA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 KINGPIN have emerged, confirming several aspects about the upcoming top-tier Ampere card. EVGA has published some RTX 3090 8K benchmark results too, and they point to the card being a performance monster.
Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2020 13:50
Kratos' arrival on the PS5 as an exclusive seems inevitable. (Image source: Sony/ComicBook.com)

Rumor | God of War 2 and a "whole mountain of exclusives" coming to the PS5 and latest PlayStation 5 pre-order date prediction could be a misfire

Those God of War 2 rumors in regard to the PS5 just keep turning up, and apparently there will be a “whole mountain of exclusives” coming for Sony’s next-gen console. A new PlayStation 5 pre-order date prediction could be an immense misfire if accurate as it would seemingly give Microsoft the edge for attracting brand-indifferent consumers.
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Sep 2020 13:18
Huawei will start shipping smartphones with its in-house HarmonyOS in 2021. (Image: Huawei)

Huawei to drop Android, will start shipping smartphones with its HarmonyOS from 2021

Huawei will drop the AOSP version of Android it is currently shipping on its smartphones in 2021. In its place, the embattled Chinese tech giant will start shipping its smartphones with its home grown HarmonyOS, according to executive Richard Yu.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Sep 2020 13:17
Control hitting 101 FPS with DLSS enabled on the GeForce RTX 3080 (Image source: Leak and gameplay)

GeForce RTX 3080 manages 4K/100 FPS in Control with DLSS and approaches 4K/144 Hz with DLSS in Death Stranding

Unconfirmed leaked benchmarks by a Chinese tech website indicate that DLSS will deliver massive 4K performance gains with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 in titles like Control and Death Stranding. With DLSS enabled, both these titles cleared 100 FPS at 4K.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 Sep 2020 11:15
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has a TDP of 280 W. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX scores 130% more than its nearest Intel rival on PassMark and can be picked up inside a Lenovo ThinkStation P620 - if you have the money

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX super processor has been flexing its muscles on PassMark’s CPU Mark benchmark, and unsurprisingly the 64-core, 128-thread part has soared straight to the top of the high-end CPU chart. However, you better have plenty of money to spend if you want to pick one up inside a Lenovo ThinkStation P620.
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Sep 2020 10:39
AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS Debut: Asus Zephyrus G15 GA502IU Laptop Review

81% AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS Debut: Asus Zephyrus G15 GA502IU Laptop Review

Beating Core i9 with less power. Even the slowest mobile Ryzen 7 H-series Renoir CPU is able outperform most laptops running on the latest 10th gen Core i7 Comet Lake-H CPU. Though raw CPU performance is excellent, the $1300 asking for price of the Zephyrus G15 is a bit high considering the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q GPU.
AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 10 Sep 2020 09:22
Image via Dark Horse

Explore the world of God of War through the Boy's eyes with the new book God of War: Lore and Legends

A new book offers a fresh take on the most recent God of War game. Told through the point of view of Kratos' son Atreus, "God of War: Lore and Legends" covers the story of the game, includes a bestiary, and is littered with beautiful illustrations and concept art from Kratos and Atreus' journey.
Sam Medley, 10 Sep 2020 05:35
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HP and Lenovo have yet to offer a 17-inch workstation as compact as the Dell Precision 5750 (Source: Dell)

HP and Lenovo have yet to offer a 17-inch workstation as compact as the Dell Precision 5750

The Precision 5750 is a unique 17-inch laptop that juggles between being an Ultrabook and a full-fledged mobile workstation. It doesn't particularly excel at one or the other, but it still appeals to a small segment of professionals who could benefit from its hybrid approach.
Allen Ngo, 10 Sep 2020 01:54
Android Auto is typically wired. (Source: Google)

A developer's crowdfunding project for a wireless form of Android Auto beats its goal

Android Auto is an app that throws Google services such as Maps and the Assistant up onto a car's display from a USB-connected phone. However, its compatibility or stability can be variable sometimes. To this end, the developer Emil Borconi-Szedressy has invented AAWireless, which is described as a plug-and-play method to take a cable out of the equation.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2020 23:05
Xiaomi has now finished the second round of its MIUI 12 rollout. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi announces the end of MIUI 12 Round 2 as the start of Round 3 seems likely

The second round of the MIUI 12 release schedule has been completed, Xiaomi has confirmed on Weibo. The second batch of OS upgrades has been completed ahead of schedule, but Xiaomi has not finished the rollout of MIUI 12 yet. Older Redmi handsets, like the Redmi Note 5, are still yet to receive the company's latest OS.
Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2020 22:19
The Motorola Razr 2020 5G. (Source: WinFuture)

Update: Launched, leaks confirmed | The Motorola Razr 2020 5G has a full specs leak and an unboxing ahead of its official launch

Motorola is scheduled to launch its refreshed Razr 2020 later today (September 9, 2020). However, it is already out there in the form of YouTube hands-on and first impressions by prominent tech influencers. Furthermore, Roland Quandt of WinFuture claims to have learned its entire spec list by now.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2020 22:18
Poco launches the M2. (Source: Poco)

The Poco M2 will sell via Flipkart starting September 15, 2020

Poco has launched a non-Pro variant for the M2 series in India, as indicated earlier. The phone is a rebrand of the Redmi 9/9 Prime, albeit with slightly different styling. This means it is powered by the Helio G80 SoC, has 6GB of RAM and quad rear cameras.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2020 21:10
Xiaomi's Android 11 rollout will begin with the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi kicks off Android 11 rollout with updates to the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro

Xiaomi has now kickstarted the Android 11 rollout for its lineup, starting with its current flagship phones, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Android 11 builds are now being rolled out to owners of the global Mi 10 model. There are some caveats, of course, however.
Ricci Rox, 09 Sep 2020 20:49
AMD's RDNA 2 and Zen 3 will launch October 28 and October 8, respectively. (Images via AMD and AMD on Twitter)

AMD announces launch dates for Zen 3 CPUs and RDNA 2 "Big Navi" graphics cards

AMD today tweeted out the official launch dates of their upcoming CPU and GPU platforms. Zen 3 and RDNA 2 will be the bases for AMD's next generation of CPUs and graphics cards, respectively. While the announcements didn't include many details, we now know that Zen 3 will officially launch on October 8 and RDNA 2 (with Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs) will launch on October 28.
Sam Medley, 09 Sep 2020 20:14
The LG Velvet survived JerryRigEverything's durability test. (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

LG Velvet durability test confirms the origin of the screen in its Dual Screen accessory

The LG Velvet represents good value, especially if you get the Dual Screen case that transforms the mid-range handset into a Surface Duo or foldable smartphone alternative. The handset is just 7.9 mm thick, but it stood up to the rigours of JerryRigEverything's durability tests. The popular YouTuber has uncovered the origin of the screen in the LG Velvet Dual Screen accessory, too.
Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2020 19:33
Geekbench OpenCL has offered another look at the RTX 3080 before its general release. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Early NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Geekbench OpenCL benchmarks show that it is a powerhouse, but perhaps not a very efficient one

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 may offer considerably more performance than the RTX 2080, but it comes at the cost of efficiency, according to recent Geekbench OpenCL benchmarks. Still, the popular benchmarking website has shown once again that a mid-tier Ampere card can outperform Turing's flagship GeForce card.
Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2020 17:43
The Xbox Series S looks like a fancy speaker and this is why. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft issues a full spec breakdown for the Xbox Series S (and X)

Microsoft has just introduced the concept of the Xbox Series S. Now, it has gone into greater detail on its upcoming, all-new digital-only console. The product also gets an AMD Zen 2-based CPU and an RDNA GPU, albeit not exactly the same as the one that will come in the Series X. The latter is rated for 4 TFLOPS' worth of performance, whereas the X is not.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2020 17:23
The Moto G9 Plus will have five cameras and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. (Image source: Orange Slovakia)

Motorola Moto G9 Plus: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 confirmed for upcoming €235 smartphone

The Motorola Moto G9 Plus has appeared on the Google Play Console, following its sighting on Orange Slovakia. The latest outing for the device confirms yet more aspects about its hardware ahead of its inevitable unveiling, like the chipset that has been chosen by Motorola.
Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2020 16:27
Pricing and launch details of the Xbox Series X and Series S are now official. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft announces US$499 pricing for Xbox Series X, preorders start September 22 for November 10 launch

As rumored, Microsoft has confirmed that its Xbox Series X flagship next-gen console will retail for US$499. The company also confirmed that the Series X and Series S consoles will both go up for pre-order on September 22 and will ship November 10.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Sep 2020 15:55
Super Mario 3D All-Stars is already a bestseller. (Image via Amazon)

Super Mario 3D All-Stars becomes second best selling game on Amazon

Even though it hasn't been released yet, Super Mario 3D All-Stars is now the second best selling game on Amazon for 2020. The game is available for pre-order, and because of its limited run, gamers are snatching up copies as fast as they can.
Sam Medley, 09 Sep 2020 15:05
The iPhone 12 is likely to be released in October

iPhone 12: Leaked promotional material hints at an October release date

A leaked carrier email suggests that customers have until October 20 to pre-order the iPhone 12 and Apple Watch Series 6. It indicates that the iPhone 12 will be released sometime in October. However, the email neglects to mention which variants of the iPhone 12 it pertains to.
Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Sep 2020 14:57
The new Alpha lineup includes 17-inch models with 144 Hz IPS FHD displays. (Image Source: MSI)

MSI updates its Alpha gaming laptops with AMD Ryzen 4000-H APUs and RX 5600M dGPUs, adds 17-inch model

MSI's all-AMD Alpha gaming laptop lineup is getting updated with Renoir-H and Radeon RX 5600M dGPUs. It also features larger 65 Wh batteries, bigger speakers and an improved cooling system. The IPS FHD displays come with 144 Hz refresh rates and AMD FreeSync Premium support. Users may add up to 64 GB of DDR4-RAM and up to 4 TB of NVMe SSD storage.
Bogdan Solca, 09 Sep 2020 14:39
The Mate 8 continues to receive software updates almost five years after its release. (Image source: Huawei)

The Huawei Mate 8 receives a new update, almost five years after being released

The Huawei Mate 8 is still receiving software updates, nearly five years after its release in November 2015. The latest update brings the July 2020 set of security patches and a battery abnormality detection feature. The update is rolling out now to Chinese handsets but should make its way to global handsets, too.
Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2020 14:28
4K gaming could be on the way to the Nintendo Switch. (Image source: IGN)

Nintendo tells developers to ready their games for 4K as it ups Switch production by 20%

4K gaming could be on the way to the Nintendo Switch, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Apparently, Nintendo has asked developers to make their games 4K-ready, implying that the company could be bringing a 4K console to market for the first time. Production of existing consoles has been increased by 20%, too.
Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2020 14:21
MediaTek is planning to bring fast 6 nm processors to inexpensive Chromebooks in 2021. (Image Source: Android Authority)

MediaTek to launch fast 6 nm ARM-based processors for inexpensive Chromebooks in 2021

MediaTek is looking to release fast 6 nm processors for the budget-oriented Chromebooks in 2021. The upcoming MT8195 processor will be similar to Apple's ARM-based proprietary processors that are scheduled to release with next year's MacBooks, and will include powerful AI features along with possible Wi-Fi 6 and 5G integration.
Bogdan Solca, 09 Sep 2020 14:13
The GoPro Hero 9 Black is expected to cost more than its predecessor when launched later this year. (Image source: Roland Quandt & WinFuture)

GoPro Hero 9 Black pricing in Europe and further specifications leak; over 11% more expensive than the Hero 8 Black

The GoPro Hero 9 Black may have a larger battery, camera sensor and improved video recording capabilities compared to its predecessor, but it will also be about 10% more expensive. The actual size of the new action camera's camera sensor and two screens has been outlined, too.
Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2020 13:15
The Pixel 5s has made its first public appearance. (Image: @japonton)

A new Pixel 5s variant surfaces in live photos

A new variant of the Pixel 5 has appeared in live photos for the first time. Dubbed the Pixel 5s, the device is made from polycarbonate and features a very similar design language to the recently released Pixel 4a.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Sep 2020 13:09
The RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 SUPER/Ti will probably resemble the RTX 3070, pictured. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Leaked NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 SUPER/Ti details point to a GA104 GPU, 4,864 CUDA cores and 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM for budget RTX 30 series card

Rumour has it that NVIDIA is planning to release two variants of the RTX 3060 in November, including a Ti or SUPER edition. Details about the latter have now been leaked online, including its GPU, CUDA core volume and VRAM.
Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2020 12:35
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