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Sharkoon TK4 RGB compact ATX case (Source: Sharkoon)

Sharkoon unveils two more RGB compact ATX cases, namely the SK3 and TK4

The two new compact cases from Sharkoon come with stylish looks, optimal airflow, and plenty of space to accommodate tall CPU coolers and long video cards, as well as additional coolers. For both the SK3 and TK4, the manufacturer's suggested prices do not exceed the 50 Euros (roughly US$59) barrier.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2020 18:21
A new ColorPro VP68a monitor. (Source: ViewSonic)

The new ViewSonic ColorPro VP68a monitor series offers Pantone validation and a color-blindness filter

ViewSonic has announced new monitors with specific kinds of support for accessibility in content creation. The OEM claims they come with color accuracy certified by Pantone out of the box, and also include color-blindness modes. These 24- and 27-inch displays are also equipped with a USB type C port that can support video, audio and charging.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2020 17:39
A BOE AMQLED display. (Source: Wiley Online Library)

BOE launches a ground-breaking 55-inch UHD AMQLED display

BOE has announced that it has made active-matrix quantum dot light-emitting diode (or AMQLED) technology 4K and TV-sized for the first time. This emerging display standard is based on quantum dots, as is QLED, but does not require a backlight. This may mean it offers more consistent colors and brightness compared to those high-end panel types.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2020 18:27
MediaTek has absorbed Enpirion. (Source: Intel)

MediaTek acquires Intel's power-management chip business for US$85 million

Intel has reportedly sold its Enpirion arm to MediaTek. This division is responsible for the chipsets that regulate the power delivered to CPUs or ICs. Therefore, the Taiwanese silicon firm may be looking to combine some or all of these in new future products.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2020 22:42
Sharkoon RGB Slider compact ATX case with RGB lighting (Source: Sharkoon)

Sharkoon launches the affordable RGB Slider compact ATX case

Priced below the US$50 threshold, the Sharkoon RGB Slider is a compact ATX case with a tempered glass side panel and a front panel that features an RGB LED strip with a built-in RGB controller with 14 presets, as well as support for Asus Aura Sync, MSI Mystic Light Sync, Gigabyte Fusion, and ASRock Polychrome SYNC.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Nov 2020 12:35
AMD Instinct MI100 HPC accelerator. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD announces CDNA-based Instinct MI100 GPU with 120 CUs for HPC, promises up to 2.1x more performance per dollar compared to the NVIDIA A100

AMD has announced what it calls the world's fastest HPC GPU, the Instinct MI100 based on the CDNA architecture. The Instinct MI100 offers up to 11.5 TFLOPs of FP64 compute performance when paired with 2nd gen EPYC processors. The MI100 is slated to offer better performance per dollar compared to the NVIDIA A100 GPU along with support for the new ROCm 4.0 software platform.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Nov 2020 20:46
Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro X W730G5T laptop review: Too expensive for a hexa-core workstation

88% Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro X W730G5T laptop review: Too expensive for a hexa-core workstation

Expensive professional. For mobile workstations, performance is the top priority. Accordingly, Asus equips its ProArt StudioBook Pro X W730G5T with the Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 but does without eight-core CPUs. This is a mistake, because the price is too high for the built-in CPU.
Intel Xeon E-2276M, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 (Laptop), 17", 2.9 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 15 Nov 2020 23:25
Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 W500G5T review: Powerful workstation with weaknesses

The Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro 15: 5000 Euros (~$5908) is too much money for a workstation without a Thunderbolt 3 port

The workstation from Asus scores some major points with its high level of performance, 4K screen and 16 GB of VRAM. Moreover, it also comes with 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB NVMe SSD. However, there is no Thunderbolt 3 port.
Sascha Mölck, 14 Nov 2020 03:36
Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 W500G5T Review: Powerful workstation with weaknesses

83% Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 W500G5T Review: Powerful workstation with weaknesses

2-kg (4.4 lbs) workstation. The Asus workstation scores some major points in our review thanks to a very high level of performance, 4K display and 16 GB of VRAM. Moreover, our review device features 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD. However, there is no Thunderbolt 3 port.
Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q, 15.6", 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 11 Nov 2020 18:03
Not willing to wait a few more months for the Zen 3 mobile APUs? Origin PC has got you covered with desktop-grade options. (Image Source: Origin PC)

Updated | Origin PC NS-15 AMD mobile workstations get Ryzen 5000 desktop-grade CPU options

Don't want to wait a few more months for the Zen 3 mobile APUs? How about some custom laptops with desktop-grade Ryzen 5000 CPUs like the NS-15 AMD workstations from Origin PC? They sure are pricier, but you are essentially replacing your desktop PC. You can choose among all four new Ryzen 5000 CPUs, including the Ryzen 9 5950X flagship.
Bogdan Solca, 10 Nov 2020 20:09
MSI admits to a fire at one of its factories. (Source: MSI)

MSI confirms an accidental fire at its Chinese PCB factory

Recently, reports of a fire breaking out at MSI's plant in Bao'an, Shenzhen arose on social media and on news sites. Now, the OEM has officially stated that these reports were true, although the incident in question was immediately met with appropriate action. No harm to workers at the factory was reported.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Nov 2020 22:09
Next-gen EPYC processor promises to deal another blow to Intel, EPYC 7713 Milan vs. Intel Xeon Platinum (Source: AMD)

64-core AMD Zen 3-based EPYC 7713 Milan server CPU spotted online, obliterates the Intel Xeon Platinum

With the Ryzen 5000 desktop CPUs already dominating the consumer market in terms of both raw performance and value, AMD is now working on the next-gen EPYC Milan lineup that will target the server market. An early sample of the 64-core EPYC 7713 processor has recently surfaced online with twice the performance of the Intel Xeon Platinum.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Nov 2020 13:16
The RTX 3090 Founders Edition. (Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA announces revised pricing for the RTX 3000 FE series in India

NVIDIA launched the RTX 3000 Founders Edition (FE) series starting at US$499 in the United States. Therefore, Indian flagship GPU fans may not have been impressed to find that the same prices in their market were far above these levels, even without GST. The OEM's division for that country has now fixed this issue, however.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Nov 2020 18:50
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Cinebench performance shows almost Ryzen 7 3700X performance (Source: APISAK on Twitter)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X destroys the Intel Core i5-10600K in Cinebench

The new AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is almost as fast as the Ryzen 7 3700X and its level of Cinebench performance simply blows the Intel Core i5-10600K out of the water: 42% better in multi-threading and 25% faster in the single-core test. The new AMD processor is also over 20% faster than its predecessor in both multi-threaded and single-threaded tests.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Nov 2020 17:31
The new ROCCAT Vulcan series. (Source: ROCCAT)

ROCCAT introduces new Vulcan keyboards and a Burst Pro mouse

ROCCAT has announced new additions to its gaming peripheral line-up. The new Vulcan keyboard series consists of Pro, Pro TKL and vanilla TKL variants. They are equipped with this OEM's Titan switches and AIMO lighting system, as is the new Burst Pro mouse. Its properties include feet made of pure, heat-treated PTFE to enhance its speed and responsiveness.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Oct 2020 22:44
Noctua's latest chromax.black products. (Source: Noctua)

Noctua unveils chromax.black editions of the NH-D15 cooler and NH-U9S fan

Noctua has announced new additions to its chromax.black line-up. For the uninitiated, they are versions of this Austrian OEM's PC coolers or fans in an all-matte black finish. These latest examples are new versions of the award-winning NH-D15 asymmetric cooler and the NH-U9S compact fan.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Oct 2020 23:35
Some Spectrum manufacturing samples. (Source: Eve Devices)

Eve Devices announces a shipping delay for the Spectrum monitor

Eve Devices is adamant that it should not ship its upcoming Spectrum monitor "until it is ready". To this end, it has revealed that the shipping date for its QHD/240Hz and 4K/144Hz SKUs has been pushed back to February 2021. This, apparently, will give it time to iron issues with its production out.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2020 00:57
New Acer ConceptD 7 Pro & ConceptD 7 workstations with GeForce RTX 2080 Super

New Acer ConceptD 7 Pro & ConceptD 7 workstations with GeForce RTX 2080 Super

Acer is releasing an updated mobile workstation: The ConceptD 7 Pro combines the Quadro RTX 5000 with Intel Comet Lake H. As a variant, the ConceptD 7 contains the GeForce RTX 2080 Super instead of the ISV-certified Quadro.
Benjamin Herzig, 21 Oct 2020 15:45
The new Predator X34 GS. (Source: Acer)

Acer's new Predator and Nitro monitors can go up to 280Hz and 34-inch 1900R curvature

Today (October 21, 2020), Acer has unveiled its latest gaming monitors. The Predator X34 GS is the likely headline here, as it combines a 34-inch 1900R panel, a UWQHD resolution and a new stand type in one. Then again, the 24.5-inch XB253Q GW is the one with the highest (280Hz) refresh rate here. There is also a new Nitro XV272U KV which offers some attractive specs for a decent price.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2020 15:45
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7: Even new designs can't save Comet Lake laptops

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7: Even new designs can't save Comet Lake laptops

Intel-based business laptops still have to make do with Comet Lake. This may not stop business customers from buying, but for many customers, laptops with outdated hardware no longer make sense. The HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 also shares this fate.
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Oct 2020 03:21
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 laptop review: Already outdated by Intel Comet Lake and Nvidia Pascal even without a successor

83% HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 laptop review: Already outdated by Intel Comet Lake and Nvidia Pascal even without a successor

Intel comet kills ultrabook workstation. Different name, revised design. HP wants to make its ultrabook workstations of the ZBook Firefly series more attractive with this recipe. But as a result, the American manufacturer is slowed down by the chosen processor and graphics chip, because they're both outdated. Pity, since the ZBook Firefly 15 G7 is actually a good mobile workstation for light CAD tasks.
Intel Core i7-10610U, NVIDIA Quadro P520, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 17 Oct 2020 03:20
The XPS series is in this winter sale. (Source: Dell)

Dell discounts a host of consumer and small business hardware for the 2020 winter holidays

Dell's end-of-2020 holiday deals have been outlined in good time this year. They are a range of discounts on PCs and monitors for entrepreneurs as well as those looking for gift ideas already. This includes Vostro-brand machines, in addition to the new XPS 13 Touch.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2020 15:00
Intel Core i9-10885H is almost 20 percent slower than the Core i7-10875H (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core i9-10885H is almost 20 percent slower than the Core i7-10875H

You're probably going to need a beefy laptop and cooling solution if you want to maximize the performance potential of the vPro Core i9-10885H. The budget Dell Precision 3551, for example, is only able to sustain a clock rate of just 2.7 GHz when the CPU is capable of running much faster.
Allen Ngo, 12 Oct 2020 05:16
Dell Precision 3551 Laptop Review: Intel Core i9-10885H Debut

81% Dell Precision 3551 Laptop Review: Intel Core i9-10885H Debut

Affordable Core i9 workstation. The Precision 3551 is one of the least expensive mobile workstations you can find with a vPro-enabled 10th gen Intel Core i9 CPU. Ports and features are commendable so long as you're okay with the dull visual design.
Intel Core i9-10885H, NVIDIA Quadro P620, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 09 Oct 2020 21:38
The new RTX A6000 card. (Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA unveils the RTX A6000 and A40: new Ampere-based cards for creative or data professionals

The RTX A6000 and A40 have been introduced as state-of-the-art GPUs for content creation, data-centers or engineering. They are based on the latest Ampere architecture, and have been equipped with next-gen tensor, RT and CUDA cores. These cards are therefore rated to outstrip their Quadro predecessors in terms of throughput and performance.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Oct 2020 22:38
The new OWC Thunderbolt dock. (Source: OWC)

OWC unveils its first Thunderbolt 4 dock

OWC has launched its first dock specifically aimed at PCs equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports. It offers a further 3 USB type Cs with the same standard, as well as a 3.2 type A port. It is rated to support dual 4K displays or one 5 to 8K monitor, as well as a range of additional peripherals, storage media or devices to 1 state-of-the-art machine.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Oct 2020 18:18
Folding@home's software on a Covid-19 benchmark.

The Folding@home project gains CUDA support, potentially speeding it up on NVIDIA GPUs by about 30%

Folding@home has developed software that makes the complex process of protein structure analysis crowd-sourced. Accordingly, it benefits from the "spare" GPU power of its contributors' PCs. Furthermore, its software now has CUDA support, which may allow it and the Covid-19 research it feeds into to get much faster.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Sep 2020 19:56
Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 Trinity Review. (Image Source: Zotac)

Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 Trinity Review — Heralding the dawn of 8K gaming

Ampere's Big Kahuna. NVIDIA announced the Ampere lineup earlier this month and one card that prominently stood out was the GeForce RTX 3090. The RTX 3090 was bigger both in size and specs compared to the RTX 3080 with the promise of sailing easily through 8K workloads. In this review, we subject the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 Trinity AiB card to our battery of benchmarks to see what the hype is all about. Right off the bat, the RTX 3090 comes across as an extremely capable card with no equal. But whom is this card really aimed at? Read on to find out.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Sep 2020 17:50
The RTX 3090 will be in very short supply at launch according to Nvidia. (Image: Nvidia)

Nvidia warns to expect low stock of impending RTX 3090 launch GPUs, more customer blowback inbound

With the Nvidia RTX 3090 launch a mere few hours away, Nvidia has advised potential buyers to expect a shortage of cards much as was experienced with the recent launch of the RTX 3080 cards. The company has issued a statement already apologizing in advance for shortage.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Sep 2020 11:56
The new 980 PRO. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung launches the 980 PRO SSD globally

The 980 PRO NVMe M.2 is a new Samsung SSD designed for high-performance PCs - and, according to all its leaks, the PlayStation 5. Its maker has finally formally unleashed it on the world. Its ultra-high read and write speeds have been confirmed by the OEM, as has its PCIe 4.0 support.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2020 21:24
The new ViewSonic All-in-One Direct View LED Display. (Source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic announces a new all-in-one LED display that goes up to 216 inches in size

Large-scale 'video wall'-style displays (or those that are about 100 inches diagonally or more) are often impressive and effective, particularly in a professional environment. However, they can pose several disadvantages, especially when made using conventional LCDs. ViewSonic asserts that its new, LED-based alternative solves many of them while offering a more streamlined viewing and installation experience.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2020 17:49
Lenovo may have some good prices on X1 Carbons this weekend. (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Save about US$1000 on a new-ish ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Lenovo US has announced a major sales event running for this weekend only, with up to 70% off some PCs of various types. Among these are the 7th- and 8th-gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon ultrabooks, which are down to under US$1000 in some cases. The Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U-powered T495s also features here at an excellent price.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2020 16:56
SiFive's RISC-V processors are coming to a PC near you this October. (Image Souerce: SiFive)

SiFive announces new RISC-V processor architecture plus its first-ever desktop PC processor in response to Nvidia's plans to dominate the server market

In the event that Nvidia compromises most processor-related ARM IPs, SiFive's RISC-V scalable CPUs could see increased adoption even from mobile and smartphone OEMs. SiFive is already prepared to meet the increased demand with its updated AI-focused RISC-V microarchitecture that enables different classes of performance, efficiency and features for server-grade, HPC and even desktop PC systems.
Bogdan Solca, 15 Sep 2020 14:03
The Ampere RTX Quadro's alleged specs. (Source: Twitter)

A next-gen RTX Quadro has more CUDA cores and memory than the 3090: new leak

The leaker Moore's Law is Dead has posted details of a card described as an NVIDIA Quadro based on Ampere. This would make it a successor to the current RTX generation of this high-powered content-focused series of GPUs. It beats the freshly-launched 3090 in some aspects, despite falling behind in some others.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2020 16:08
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
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
Asus' latest cards are announced. (Source: Asus)

Asus intros its new RTX 30-based cards: ROG Strix and TUF Gaming flavors with new shrouds, fans and RGB accents

Asus has launched its new Ampere-based cards. They are based on the RTX 3090, 3080 and 3070 GPUs, which are distributed across new additions to the ROG Strix and TUF Gaming lines. Both are described as composed of "top-shelf" components for durability and performance.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Sep 2020 23:35
The new Alienware 38 Gaming Monitor. (Source: Dell)

Dell's latest Alienware monitors include a 38-inch curved display with G-SYNC ULTIMATE

Dell has announced its new Alienware gaming monitors. This series has 25- and 27-inch flat variants, although its flagship is a 38-inch curved option. Dell asserts that this "best-in-class gaming monitor" will enhance immersion and quality, with the latest certifications from NVIDIA and VESA to boot.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2020 20:00
HP's new workstations now feature the more powerful 10th gen Comet Lake-H and Xeon CPUs. (Image Source: HP)

HP updates ZBook mobile workstation lineup with new Fury and Power G7 models equipped with Intel's 10th gen Comet Lake-H and Xeon CPUs

The new ZBook G7 workstations now include Intel's 10th gen Comet Lake-H and Xeon CPUs, which are 30 to 70% faster than the Coffee Lake models on the previous G6 models. The more affordable Power 15 laptops can be equipped with up to 64 GB of RAM, 2 TB of SSD storage and up to an Nvidia Quadro T2000 GPU, while the Fury series supports up to 128 GB of RAM, 10 TB SSD storage and up to an Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 GPU.
Bogdan Solca, 01 Sep 2020 14:00
The HP ZCentral 4R is a 1U workstation that can be stacked in server cabinets to serve work-from-home staff. (Source: HP)

HP brings power into working from home with ZCentral and the ZCentral 4R 1U rack workstation

Today HP announced the “world’s most powerful 1U rack workstation” in the form of the HP ZCentral 4R. Backing up these claims is the comprehensive range of configuration options. Additionally, HP’s ZCentral Remote Boost and ZCentral Connect allow businesses to take advantage of the computing power currently sitting in unused workstations in the office via the laptops provided for “work from home” purposes on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
Craig Ward, 01 Sep 2020 14:00
Dell Precision 7550 comes with almost everything you'd expect from a mobile workstation except for full-power Quadro RTX 5000 graphics (Image source: Dell)

Dell Precision 7550 comes with almost everything you'd expect from a mobile workstation except for full-power Quadro RTX 5000 graphics

For a full-size mobile workstation with all the bells and whistles, it's odd to see a Quadro Max-Q GPU instead of the full-power non-Max-Q variant.
Allen Ngo, 31 Aug 2020 06:57
MSI WS66 10TMT Workstation Laptop Review: Faster Than The Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition

83% MSI WS66 10TMT Workstation Laptop Review: Faster Than The Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition

Gamer-turned-professional. As it turns out, gaming laptops can make for pretty good workstations. The MSI WS66 doesn't sacrifice performance for its compact size, but you'll have to make do without a handful of staple features commonly found on more traditional workstations.
Intel Core i9-10980HK, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 30 Aug 2020 04:30
The new skyBOX portable SSD. (Source: Indiegogo)

The skyBOX is a "credit-card-sized" wireless portable SSD that is now available on Indiegogo

HyperAccessory is a start-up that purports to pack the advantages of on-the-go storage with top-end data transfers into a form-factor with the footprint of the average bank-card. This skyBOX also features Wi-Fi 6, alongside capacities of up to 4TB. It has already well exceeded its crowdfunding goal on its ongoing Indiegogo campaign.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Aug 2020 19:46
Dell Precision 7550 Mobile Workstation Review: The Antithesis To The Precision 5550

88% Dell Precision 7550 Mobile Workstation Review: The Antithesis To The Precision 5550

Feature-rich. If the XPS 15 had gained some weight, it would probably look a lot like the Precision 7550. This high-end mobile workstation drops the super-thin and sexy designs of most Nvidia Studio laptops in favor of a "proper" full-size chassis.
Intel Xeon W-10885M, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 28 Aug 2020 18:57
The professional headset market may take off into the next decade. (Source: Frost & Sullivan)

Global professional headset shipments may grow to 65.7 million units by 2026: new research

The number of "workplace-style" headsets shipped worldwide might exceed 65 million over the next 6 years, compared to a figure of 22.9 million from 2019. This may correspond to a market value of US$2.94 billion in 2026. This growth is associated with the shift in trends to virtual and online meeting types, as well as the rise of remote work in 2020.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Aug 2020 18:34
Dell claims it had a very good 2FQ2021. (Source: Dell)

Dell Technologies reports that it beat market-analysis estimates for the sixth quarter running with its latest earning results

Dell Technologies has posted its performance for its second fiscal quarter of 2021 (2FQ2021), which ended on July 31, 2020. The company has announced total revenues of US$22.7 billion for this period, with a net income of $1.1 billion. This success was attributed to demand for devices and services that drove working and learning from home.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Aug 2020 17:34
The Eve Spectrum in prototype form. (Source: Eve Devices)

Eve Devices displays its Spectrum monitor prototypes

Eve Devices started taking reservations for its Spectrum monitor in January 2020. Now, it has a new post to share with its community in which the first prototypes for its inaugural display product are shown off. It includes video and photos of one unit being put together, potentially verifying its design and port selection in the process.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Aug 2020 16:00
Is work-life balance worth a pay cut? (Source: Max Pixel)

36% of professionals polled would happily trade 35% of their current salaries for an improved work life balance

A recent poll conducted on the professional's forum site Blind found that 36% of workers at companies such as Microsoft, Google and Oracle would accept 65% of their current pay-checks in exchange for more parity between their work and personal lives. The respondents in favor of this concept cited advantages such as improved mental and physical health and familial relationships.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2020 18:41
IBM's new Power10 server-class chips are fabricated on Samsung's 7 nm EUV process. (Image: IBM)

IBM rolls out first 7nm processor as if to rub salt in Intel's wounds

It seems everyone and their dog is launching silicon on a 7 nm process -- except Intel that is. IBM has just announced that it has launched its latest server processor, the Power10, which will be manufactured using Samsung’s 7 nm EUV tech.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Aug 2020 13:30
Laptop vs desktop PC.

Guide: Deciding between a high-end laptop and a desktop PC

Buyers often find themselves in a fix when deciding between a high-end laptop and a full-fledged desktop PC. Modern laptops are now more powerful than ever, often matching the performance of a similar-specced desktop, and they are increasingly being adopted for their versatility and portability. However, desktops still rule the roost when it comes to sheer power and expandability. We take a look at some important considerations that should be made for both form factors and explain the advantages and limitations of each.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Aug 2020 08:57

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