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HTC Vive is now US$200 cheaper. (Source: HTC)

HTC Vive now $200 cheaper in the U.S.

HTC matches the US$200 price cut Oculus gave its Rift VR headset, slashing the price of its Vive VR headset to US$599.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Aug 2017 11:42

The Asus ROG Strix XG27VQ. Having two sub-brands in the product name improves gaming performance. (Source: Asus)

Asus' new 27-inch monitor brings curves and 144 Hz refresh rate to PCs with mid-range GPUs

Pre-orders have started for the Asus ROG Strix XG27VQ, which combines a curved display, 144 Hz refresh rate, and a blue light filter with a FullHD resolution. The lower resolution means that users with mid-range graphics cards can use this screen without having to deal with blur from running at below native resolution.

Craig Ward, 19 Aug 2017 02:00

AMD Threadripper packaging. (Source: AMD)

Threadripper 1950X benchmarked at 5.2 GHz on all cores using liquid nitrogen

The AMD Threadripper 1950X has been successfully overclocked to 5.2 GHz on all 16-cores using LN2. This represents a 40.5 percent increase over the base turbo clock speed and gives a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 4122.

Craig Ward, 16 Aug 2017 23:58

Sony has issued a revealing survey to users of its PS VR headset. (Source: Sony)

Sony asks customers what they don't like about PS VR

Sony has hired a research company to investigate the PS VR users about their user experience. The questions in the survey are quite revealing in terms of the concerns that customers may have expressed about the PS VR user experience. It also gives a few clues as to what features and enhancements Sony may be planning on making for any potential PS VR 2.0.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Aug 2017 12:48

The GPU found in the PS4 Pro is based on the same Polaris architecture as the upcoming RX Vega GPUs form AMD. (Source: Tweaktown.com)

PS4 Pro could end up faster than XBox One X, through the RPM feature found in AMD GPUs

The Rapid Packed Math technology is essentially hyper-threading for GPUs. In some cases, RPM could double PS4 Pro's performance, overtaking the Xbox One X. Apparently, the Xbox One X does not support the RPM feature.

Bogdan Solca, 14 Aug 2017 16:02

Eurocom MXM3 Riser Cards will power your desktop with a laptop GPU

External GPU Thunderbolt docks are *so* 2016. These PCIe x16 adapters will accommodate an MXM 3.x Type-A or Type-B GPU from either Nvidia or AMD for connecting straight onto a standard PC motherboard.

Allen Ngo, 12 Aug 2017 00:47

This is an Ethereum mining rig that uses 6 Nvidia GPUs to increase mining profitability. (Source: mybroadband.co.za)

Nvidia announces US$2.2 billion earnings for Q2 2018 fiscal year, due in part to cryptocurrency mining

Nvidia's earnings for Q2 2018 seem to have been boosted in part by the cryptominers who hog GPUs to increase the profitability of the Ethereum miners. Revenues for Nvidia are up 56% from Q2 2017, cumulating US$2.23.

Bogdan Solca, 11 Aug 2017 11:39

The top of the line i9 CPUs sure look powerful, but their prices might not prove too appealing, especially when AMD has considerably cheaper alternatives. (Source: Intel)

Intel unveils the rest of the Core i9 X-series family

The top of the line 18-core / 36 thread i9-7980XE is priced at US$1,999, then follows the 16-core / 32-thread i9-7960X, priced at US$1,699. The 14-core / 28 threads i9-7940X is priced at US$1,399. These 3 CPUs will be launched on September 25, while the 12-core / 24-thread i9-7920X priced at US$1,199 will be released on August 28.

Bogdan Solca, 08 Aug 2017 10:30

AMD's Ryzen Threadripper is the largest consumer CPU ever made. (Source: PCWorld)

Early reviews show Threadripper tearing up the competition

Initial benchmarks show AMD's Ryzen Threadripper performing head and shoulders above consumer-class processors in CPU performance, competing with dual-CPU servers.

Douglas Black, 08 Aug 2017 04:03

The non-X versions of the Threadripper CPUs would feature reduced boost clocks, but can still be easily overclocked. (Source: AMD)

Motherboard manufacturers list unannounced 1920 Threadripper CPU, other non-X versions could follow

The non-X 1920 Threadripper CPU could be considerably cheaper than the X variant, and even though it could end up with reduced boosts clocks, the multipliers are most likely remaining unlocked to further provide excellent overclocking potential.

Bogdan Solca, 07 Aug 2017 11:14

The Vega cards will come in air-cooled and water-cooled variants. (Source: AMD)

Early reviews claim AMD RX Vega GPUs are monster Ethereum miners

It looks like Ethereum mining could become great again with AMD's latest Vega 64 and 56 GPUs. Equipped with 8 GB of HMB2 VRAM, the Vega cards are rumored to provide 100% faster hashing speeds, while maintaining reasonable prices.

Bogdan Solca, 04 Aug 2017 15:39

EKWB's sleek single-slot water block which covers the GPU core, memory, and VRMs. (Source: EKWB)

EKWB releases sleek new full-cover water blocks for AMD RX Vega

Full loop water cooling enthusiasts can now add AMD RX Vega cards to their build as EK Water Blocks reveals four new water block options for Vega reference designs. Prices range between US$130 - US$145 and will be available from 14th August.

Craig Ward, 03 Aug 2017 17:37

The ASUS ROG Strix version of the Vega 64 features a similar visual design to previous strix GPUs. (Source: ASUS)

Asus reveals the first custom designed AMD RX Vega 64

ASUS is the first manufacturer to announce a custom designed AMD RX Vega 64 graphics card. These feature familiar ROG Strix design with a large heatsink and a triple-fan cooler. These custom cards are expected in early September, a few weeks later than the reference designs.

Craig Ward, 31 Jul 2017 22:06

AMD revealed the unique Threadripper packaging last week. (Source: AMD)

AMD has announced the US$549 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X octa-core CPU

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is US$50 more expensive than the Ryzen 7 1800X, and even though they have similar specs, the Threadripper CPU is worth the extra cost considering the benefits of the new X399 chipset.

Bogdan Solca, 31 Jul 2017 18:51

The wait is finally over. AMD's new Vega based GPUs will soon be available in a store near you. (Source: AnandTech)

AMD Radeon RX Vega now official: $499 for the Vega 64 and $399 for the Vega 56

AMD has finally made the next gen Vega GPUs official with the unveiling of 3 Radeon RX Vega GPUs featuring enhanced features at seemingly competitive price points, with broad availability starting August 14.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Jul 2017 17:34

Can the new AMD Vega chips regain lost territory from NVIDIA? (Source: HardwareLuxx)

AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 GPUs spotted in liquid and air cooled versions ahead of official launch

Pictures of consumer versions of graphic cards based on AMD's next gen GPU architecture, Vega, have made their way to the internet ahead of their official launch and they seem to sport good looks along with the promise of a superlative gaming experience.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Jul 2017 12:22

Latest Radeon 17.7.2 graphics driver adds Enhanced Sync and other optimizations

Latest Radeon 17.7.2 graphics software adds Enhanced Sync and other optimizations

The update includes a more intuitive UI with the potential for longer battery life on AMD laptops with Dual Graphics support.

Allen Ngo, 28 Jul 2017 06:32

Reviews claim Ryzen 3 is a hit

Ryzen 3 was released a few hours ago, and reviews of the two new CPUs have appeared online. Reviewers have found the 4-core processors offer great value when compared to the 2-core i3 CPUs at the same price point. This value becomes even more apparent when overclocking ability is taken into account.

Craig Ward, 27 Jul 2017 20:12

Is AMD slowly returning to its glory days from the early 2000s? (Source: AMD)

AMD's Q2 2017 revenue results unveiled - Ryzen steals the show

AMD is well on its way back to profitability, thanks to the Ryzen CPUs, the Vega GPUs and the EPYC datacenter products. Q2 2017 revenue increased 19% over Q2 2016.

Bogdan Solca, 26 Jul 2017 11:57

The TB250-BTC+ motherboard features a moistureproof PCB and over current / voltage / heat protections. (Source: Biostar)

Biostar announces world's first 8-Slot PCI-e mining motherboard

Biostar has expanded their dedicated mining portfolio with the TB250-BTC+ motherboard that features 1 x PCI-E x16 3.0 slot plus 7 x PCI-E x1 3.0 slots. This model is designed for DIY people who intend to build home mining rigs.

Bogdan Solca, 25 Jul 2017 16:26

Lenovo may be planning an AMD-powered ThinkPad with Raven Ridge APUs

Lenovo may be planning an AMD ThinkPad lineup with Raven Ridge APUs

The rumored ThinkPad A275 and A475 could succeed or supplement the current ThinkPad E series by giving users more AMD processor options.

Allen Ngo, 25 Jul 2017 06:32

The leaked specs are rather exhaustive yet make no mention of hyper-threading. (Source: eTeknix)

Coffee Lake hexa-core desktop chip specs leaked

Specifications have leaked for three upcoming Coffee Lake desktop chips, which operate at 95-watt TDPs for the overclockable CPUs and 65 watts for the non-overclockable.

Douglas Black, 25 Jul 2017 06:05

The i7-7740X is one of two quad-core processors on X299. Ivybridge-E was the last time we had a quad core on the enthusiast platform, and it wasn't designated as an 'X' SKU. (Source: NotebookCheck)

Kaby Lake X i7-7740X overclockable to 5 Ghz on air

The i7-7740X has top of the line single core performance, but lags behind six and eight core processors in multi-threaded workloads. Anandtech have managed to push their CPU to 5.0 GHz stable on all cores. This could indicate better binning than the i7-7700K, but a quad core is still on odd choice on the enthusiast X-series platform.

Craig Ward, 25 Jul 2017 03:27

Images of the budget Nokia 2 surface

The Nokia 2 looks to be Nokia's first attempt at entering the extreme budget market space but images and leaked specifications aren't doing a good job of painting it in a good light.

Ricci Rox, 21 Jul 2017 21:07

Asus Zenfone AR hits the UK

The Zenfone AR will go on sale in the UK today, and while it comes with an admittedly impressive price tag of about £800, you'll have a hard time finding a device with such features elsewhere.

Ricci Rox, 21 Jul 2017 11:03

Nokia 8 spotted on official website as HMD CEO steps down

A promotional image of the Nokia 8 was spotted on Nokia's official website a while ago and it looks like we're closer than ever to its official launch.

Ricci Rox, 19 Jul 2017 21:46

An 18-card Ethereum mining rig pushed to its limits. (Source: Ethereum.org)

Crypto miners dump their GPUs on Ebay as Ethereum drops almost 50% in value

It might be a hard time for miners who are now trying to mitigate losses and sell their GPUs on ebay, but this could also be a boon for all the gamers who couldn't find mid-range GPUs a few weeks ago.

Bogdan Solca, 19 Jul 2017 15:02

AMD's Ryzen Threadripper CPUs will be available in early August. (Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is 50% faster than Intel's direct competitor – the i9-7900X

Information on pricing and availability for two enthusiast Ryzen Threadripper CPUs, as well as for two of the entry-level Ryzen 3 CPUs was presented in AMD's latest product update video, along with some Cinebench R15 benchmark results that depict the Threadripper models as clear winners against Intel's direct competitors.

Bogdan Solca, 14 Jul 2017 21:58

The Platinum 8180 CPU is part of the server-grade Xeon Processor Scalable Family. (Source: Intel)

Intel's latest server grade Xeon Platinum 8180 CPU has a ridiculous price tag

The Xeon Platinum 8180 is no doubt the most expensive CPU ever manufactured by Intel with its re-seller price tag of $13,000, but it's also the fastest mass-produced CPU to date.

Bogdan Solca, 14 Jul 2017 03:36

QNAP TS-x73U rackmount NAS with quad-core AMD R processors

QNAP launches AMD-powered TS-x73U NAS

This new business-class rackmount NAS is available featuring 8, 12, and 16 bays, with both single and redundant power supply options. It uses the quad-core AMD RX-421ND processor and comes with a pre-installed dual-port 10 GbE SFP+ network card.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Jul 2017 08:20

Spurred by AMD's Ryzen, Intel released a plethora of new CPUs at Computex 2017. (Source: Intel)

Are six cores better than four for gaming?

Techspot pits the i7-7700K against the slightly more expensive hexa-core i7-7800X, and the results are conclusive: the 7800X might give you more cores, but it's less (game) performance for more money.

Douglas Black, 12 Jul 2017 11:14

Too fast but not furious: sofos1990's overclocking setup. (Source: HWBOT)

Beat this! Intel Core i9 7900X overclocked to 6.01GHz under LN2 cooling, breaks HWBOT benchmark

What do you get when you have a combination of Intel's latest HEDT processor, a specially crafted enthusiast Gigabyte motherboard and a can of liquid nitrogen? An overclock that shatters all records imaginable.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Jul 2017 10:43

The ultra-dense nanotube lanes of communication between the memory and logic layers. (Source: Nature)

MIT and Stanford present a 3-D chip that integrates CPU and RAM

MIT and Stanford have developed a 3-D chip that integrates both CPU and RAM using carbon nanotubes to interconnect stacked-up logic layers and RAM layers. The design has great implications for overcoming communication bottlenecks.

Bogdan Solca, 12 Jul 2017 04:41

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HTC Vive now $200 cheaper in the U.S.

Asus' new 27-inch monitor brings curves and 144 Hz refresh rate to PCs with mid-range GPUs

Threadripper 1950X benchmarked at 5.2 GHz on all cores using liquid nitrogen

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Sony asks customers what they don't like about PS VR

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Nvidia announces US$2.2 billion earnings for Q2 2018 fiscal year, due in part to cryptocurrency mining

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Early reviews claim AMD RX Vega GPUs are monster Ethereum miners

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