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Ryzen 5 2400G and Ryzen 3 2200G in Review

Ryzen 5 2400G and Ryzen 3 2200G in Review

Shortly after the introduction of Ryzen-based mobile APUs AMD has also announced two desktop APUs for its AM4 platform. The more powerful Ryzen 5 2400G features 4 cores and 11 graphics compute units based on the Vega GPU architecture. We take a closer look at the application and gaming performance as well as energy efficiency.

Klaus Hinum, 14 Feb 2018 22:58

Ampere could be the gaming-oriented GPU, while Turing could be the chip dedicated to cryptomining. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia's next gen GPUs powered by Turing chips to launch next month

This is not a rumor, as the information comes straight from the reputable news agency Reuters. It is still unclear if Turing is the previously rumored Ampere GPU, or Nvidia decided to separate the dedicated cryptomining hardware (...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Feb 2018 15:50

NUC Kits based on the new Intel 'Gemini Lake' CPUs are now available. (Source: Intel)

Intel 'June Canyon' NUCs with 'Gemini Lake' CPUs now available

Intel has announced the availability of new NUC kits powered by the new 'Gemini Lake' Pentium Silver and Celeron CPUs. The new kits feature improved integrated graphics and offer a fair degree of customization to meet specific end...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Feb 2018 13:46

Windows Defender ATP will now enable deep security insights for older Windows versions. (Source: Microsoft)

Windows Defender ATP coming to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1

Microsoft has announced support for Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, a Windows 10 only feature, to Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. This is to help organizations protect themselves during the transition to Windows 10 fro...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Feb 2018 10:46

How to check if your PC is protected from Meltdown and Spectre

How to check if your PC is protected from Meltdown and Spectre

The Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities exposed inherent flaws in hardware and software design, which we've been using for many years. Chip vendors and developers alike are scrambling to quickly release fixes to prevent any damag...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Feb 2018 03:08

The benchmark results are promising, but the success also depends on the actual price point of the Ryzen 5 2400G APU. (Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G APU gets leaked 3DMark results

Results place the Ryzen 5 2400G somewhere in between the average Intel UHD Graphics notebook and a GTX 1050 gaming notebook.

Bogdan Solca, 12 Feb 2018 15:13

Prices have skyrocketed as supply dwindles of Nvidia GPUs like the GTX 1080Ti (Source: Nvidia)

Like AMD, Nvidia promises to ramp up GPU production

Nvidia has recorded its highest quarterly revenue as the market for GPUs explodes thanks to both mining and gaming. The company says that in response, it is doing everything it can to increase supply to meet demand.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Feb 2018 07:00

Ampere is rumored to be a gaming-optimized version of Volta. (Source: Nvidia)

Rumor | NVIDIA GTX 2000 series powered by Ampere GA104 chips launching this April

Latest rumors claim that current gen Pascal GPUs have already been discontinued and the GTX 2000 family is not powered by Volta chips, but by Ampere ones.

Bogdan Solca, 09 Feb 2018 13:25

HP has announced a number of new 4K displays with support for USB-C. (Photo: HP EliteDisplay S270n)

HP announces 4K displays with USB-C and thin bezels

HP has announced a number of new EliteDisplay monitors with 4K IPS panels and support for USB-C. The displays will launch in sizes of 27, 32 and 43 inches.

Jonathan Maes, 09 Feb 2018 11:54

The ASRock Rack D2100D8UM. (Source: ASRock)

ASRock announces the Rack D2100D8UM — first Xeon D-2100 motherboard

ASRock has announced the Rack D2100D8UM with support for the Intel Xeon D-2100 processor. The motherboard is an integrated platform and can be ordered with any of the newly launched Xeon D-2100 series SoCs.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Feb 2018 13:17

Final Fantasy XV Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Final Fantasy XV Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Heavyweight. Final Fantasy XV is due for release on PC next month, after console owners have been enjoying the open-world roleplaying game since the end of 2016. In the meantime, Square Enix have released a benchmarking tool as a way to shorten the wait for fans of the series. Update: Benchmarks of the final version

Florian Glaser, 07 Feb 2018 20:10

AMD overtook Intel several months in a row, but now the positions got reversed once again. (Source: Weborus)

German January report shows Intel's Coffee Lake CPUs outselling AMD's Ryzen models

Intel managed to steal the lead in CPU sales in the last few months. AMD's Ryzen and Threadripper sales lead the hostilities from August up until November last year, but the sudden interest for the i7-8700K CPUs combined with grea...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Feb 2018 15:24

The Shuttle DL10J measures 7.5 x 6.5 x 1.7 inches and weighs around 3.3 lbs without RAM and storage solutions. (Source: Shuttle)

Shuttle intros DL10J mini PC with Gemini Lake CPUs

Shuttle joins the Gemini Lake mini PC club with its latest DL10J model that is powered by Intel's Celeron J4005 CPU. The mini PC also supports up to 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, a SATA SSD + 2.5-inch HDD combo, and comes with tripe video out...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Feb 2018 12:50

The Dell EMC R7425 server is based on AMD EPYC. (Source: Dell)

Dell EMC PowerEdge servers powered by AMD EPYC CPUs now on sale

Dell has listed new PowerEdge servers powered by AMD EPYC CPUs for order. The EPYC-based servers are available in 1U and 2U rack sizes and can be extensively customized based on the requirements of the enterprise while still offer...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Feb 2018 07:03

A strong quarterly showing from Microsoft as rumors swirl about a potential purchase of EA. (Source: Arquitectonica)

Microsoft's latest quarterly financial results show strong performance, particularly from cloud services

Microsoft's results for Q2 2017/2018 show favourable increases in revenue and income. Cloud services are the standout performers with Office 365 and Azure as two of the main contributors.

Craig Ward, 06 Feb 2018 01:24

Windows 10 S to be replaced by a new "S Mode" on all new PCs says rumor. (Source: Micrsoft)

Microsoft rumored to introduce Windows 10 "S Mode" across all new PCs

Microsoft is set to move the Windows 10 S concept across all new PCs shipping later this year. The move may drive down the price of PCs, but could also drive up market confusion as a result.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Feb 2018 06:48

Windows 10 adoption is on the rise. (Source: StatCounter)

Windows 10 edges out Windows 7 in global marketshare according to StatCounter

StatCounter's new analytics show Windows 10 overtaking Windows 7 as the Windows OS with the highest desktop market share up till January 2018. Although other analytics firms paint the opposite picture, the numbers are still strong...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Feb 2018 13:37

A Bitmain AntMiner T9 ASIC. (Source: Crypto Mining Blog)

Samsung Foundry to manufacture ASIC cryptocurrency miners, looks to produce 4nm chips by 2020

Samsung could be bringing some competition into the ASIC crytocurrency miner market as it is looking to produce its own ASICs. The company is also looking to align its fabrication development with TSMC and hopes to complete the 4n...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Feb 2018 09:04

Windows Polaris could first Arrive on the Surface Phone in late 2018. (Source: Surface-phone.it)

Windows Polaris could run legacy Win32 apps through remote Azure servers

Even though Polaris will not support Win32 apps natively, Microsoft could use Azure-based remote services like RAIL or VAIL for legacy software. The upcoming Surface Phone is rumored to be the first device that will run Polaris an...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Feb 2018 20:08

Microsoft is making Office 2019 a Windows 10 exclusive. (Source: Redmondmag)

Microsoft details servicing changes to Windows and Office, Office 2019 to be a Windows 10 exclusive

Microsoft has listed out a few servicing changes to Windows and Office keeping in view the deployment requirements of the enterprise. The company also detailed availability and support cadences of Office 2019 and Windows 10 LTSC.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Feb 2018 07:55

One of Intel's previous NUC designs. (Source: Intel)

Specs leak for upcoming entry-level Intel June Canyon NUC, supports two 4k displays at 60 Hz

A technical specification document has shown up on Intel's website laying out the specifications and internal design of the upcoming June Canyon NUCs. The CPU and wireless card are soldered on, but the RAM and storage are upgradea...

Craig Ward, 31 Jan 2018 22:35

Fortnite Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Fortnite Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Battle Royale. Epic Games' Fortnite is a new survival shooter and wants to join the success of PUBG. We check the hardware requirements of the colorful multiplayer title. Is a low-end PC sufficient or do you need a high-end GPU similar to PUBG?

Florian Glaser, 30 Jan 2018 23:42

The security flaw only affected Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1 systems. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo's Fingerprint Manager Pro exposed user passwords, security update released

The fingerprint software vulnerability affects quite a few ThinkPad, ThinkCentre and ThinkStation models that run Windows 7, 8 or 8.1.

Bogdan Solca, 30 Jan 2018 16:03

The Chinese knew of Meltdown and Spectre much before the US Government according to The WSJ. (Source: Reddit)

Intel alerted select corporations about Meltdown/Spectre, China speculated to have known about it before the US

The Wall Street Journal reports that Intel had informed select customers about the Meltdown/Spectre vulnerabilities. What's news, however, is that somehow the Chinese Government could have gotten to know about the vulnerabilities ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Jan 2018 04:35

Windows Insiders can download fonts directly from the Microsoft Store. (Source: Windows Latest)

Windows 10 'Redstone 4' Build 17083 offers font downloads directly from the Microsoft Store

Insiders running the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17083 will now be able to download fonts directly from the Microsoft Store. This is part of a larger effort to consolidate all settings under the new Settings app.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Jan 2018 09:44

MSI RX 570 Armor MK2. (Source: Videocardz)

MSI planning new RX 570 and RX 580 Armor MK2 cards

MSI is planning to release new cards based on the AMD Radeon RX 570 and RX 580 GPUs. Not much is known about the new cards apart from the fact that they come with a new color scheme and improvements to the cooling system.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Jan 2018 06:57

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich explained the company's position regarding the vulnerability probems at CES 2018.

Intel will release "in-silicon" fixes for Meltdown and Spectre this year

The Q4 2017 financial report mentions about decreased desktop CPU sales and the "in-silcon" fixes that could totally eradicate the Meltdown/Spectre vulnerabilities in the upcoming 10 nm CPUs, and possibly in fresh batches for the ...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Jan 2018 12:32

Users of Intel 'Broadwell' chips will get a more reliable microcode update in the coming weeks. (Source: Wccftech)

Intel readying a more reliable Meltdown/Spectre fix for 'Broadwell' and 'Haswell' platforms

Intel has identified the root cause of the recent reboot issues plaguing the company's 'Broadwell' and 'Haswell' chips that received a microcode update for the Meltdown and Spectre exploits. The company has issued an updated guida...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Jan 2018 13:49

New privacy options will be seen in upcoming Windows 10 releases. (Source: ZDNet)

Latest Windows 10 Insider Preview builds reveal new privacy tools

In a step up towards addressing the spate of privacy concerns surrounding Windows 10, Microsoft is introducing new privacy tools that will enable users to see the exact data being sent as telemetry information.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Jan 2018 11:17

HP still king in EMEA market while Asus blunders (Image source: HP)

HP still king in EMEA market while Asus blunders

The Holiday shopping season proved to be disastrous for Asus as the manufacturer struggles to compete in both the desktop and laptop markets.

Allen Ngo, 24 Jan 2018 07:00

Image: Ubisoft

Minimum specs for Far Cry 5 released, and you'll need a powerful system to enjoy it

Ubisoft released their recommended specs for Far Cry, which is due to launch at the end of March. While the game will run on older hardware at the lowest settings, gamers will need a fairly beefy system (Core i7 and GTX 970 / R9 2...

Sam Medley, 24 Jan 2018 00:04

CES 2018: Our impressions of the biggest show of the year

CES 2018: Our impressions of the biggest show of the year

CES 2018 has come and gone, and we have witnessed OEMs showcasing the best of their innovations. While we had some noteworthy announcements that will shape the tech industry for years to come, there were also a lot of me-too products on display as well. We recap the event to look at some of the products that were show-stoppers and discuss what they may indicate for the overall tech landscape this year.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jan 2018 16:30

The W25 chassis is actually a laptop case modified to fit desktop-grade CPUs and GPUs. (Source: Anandtech)

CES 2018 | MSI's Vortex W25 is one of the slimmest workstation PCs around

MSI will launch this year the workstation variant of its G25 gaming compact PC. The W25 will feature gen 8 Core or Xeon CPUs, Nvidia Quadro GPUs, up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, HDD+NVMe combos and VR-ready compliance.

Bogdan Solca, 23 Jan 2018 15:14

Nvidia intends to restore confindence in its loyal gamer costumers. (Source: Wallpaper.wiki)

Nvidia wants retailers to prioritize gamers over cryptominers

Availability for the GTX 1000 series cards is severely hit by shortages at all major retailers, driving prices to nearly double MSRP due to increased cryptomining demands. Nvidia is now trying to appease the angry gamers who canno...

Bogdan Solca, 22 Jan 2018 14:34

Fujitsu Esprimo D series. (Source: Fujitsu)

Fujitsu announces three new Esprimo desktops, a Quadro equipped Celsius notebook, and Attachecase confidential file distribution software

Fujitsu caps off a busy week with three new desktops, a 17.3-inch workstation notebook with an Nvidia Quadro 5000, and Attachecase confidential file distribution software which removes part of a file and uploads it to a company se...

Craig Ward, 19 Jan 2018 22:51

GDDR6 listing in SK Hynix's 2018 Databook. (Source: SK Hynix)

SK Hynix lists GDDR6 memory as available

SK Hynix has listed the status of GDDR6 memory in its Q1 2018 Databook as available with speeds starting from 10 Gbps and reaching up to 14 Gbps.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jan 2018 15:05

Spectre variant 2 got AMD involved in the double class action suit. (Source: Google)

AMD hit by double class action suit over Spectre vulnerabilites

Rosen and Pomerantz law firms representing AMDs investors claim that the processor maker had prior knowledge about the Spectre variant 2 vulnerability. Investors are also claiming that the stock prices have dropped upon the releas...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Jan 2018 16:13

The Pi226 is the world's smallest and slimmest mini PC. (Source: Anantech)

CES 2018 | Zotac showcases "credit card" pico PCs powered by Gemini Lake CPUs

The PI226 and PI336 are the world's smallest mini PCs, but that does not mean their performance is lacking. These are powered by Intel's 6.5 W TDP Celeron 4000 / 4100 SoCs that integrate the UHD 600 iGPUs and come with 4 GB of LPD...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Jan 2018 13:01

Could we see an Intel dGPU take AMD's place in upcoming MCMs? (Source: Intel)

Updated | 'Arctic Sound' and 'Jupiter Sound' Intel dGPUs could be in the works

Intel could be looking to develop its own discrete GPUs and package them into an MCM similar to the Intel-AMD MCM we've seen at CES. We could see this implementation starting from the upcoming 10th generation Core family.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Jan 2018 15:10

The new AMT hack can bypass all known security measures. (Source: Anandtech)

Gone in 30 seconds: New Intel AMT exploit is scarier than you can ever fathom

F-Secure's security researchers discovered another flaw in Intel's Active Management Technology (AMT) that a hacker can potentially misuse to gain remote access to a system.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Jan 2018 14:54

'Haswell' CPU owners are getting increased security at the expense of reliability. (Source: Overclock3D)

Intel 'Haswell' and 'Broadwell' CPU users complain of higher system reboots after applying Meltdown and Spectre patches

Users of older generation 'Haswell' and 'Broadwell' Intel CPUs are reporting of constant reboots after applying patches to address the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities. Intel is looking at issuing a revised firmware to address...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Jan 2018 13:05

The Liva Q mini PCs are the world's smallest mini PCs. (Source: ECS)

CES 2018 | ECS presents new mini PC models with Gemini Lake processors

The Liva Q2, Z2 and One SoC ultra-compact form-factor mini PCs will feature Intel Celeron and Pentium SoCs with 10 W TDP and improved media processing, which finally allow for the inclusion of DDR4 RAM.

Bogdan Solca, 14 Jan 2018 12:13

Difference in switch movement. (Source: Cherry)

CES 2018 | Use the real deal: Cherry announces low-profile switches specifically for notebooks

Cherry is happy to announce low profile notebook specific switches in their CES 2018 line up.

Craig Ward, 14 Jan 2018 02:10

Asus ROG Strix Flare mechanical gaming keyboard. (Source: Asus)

CES 2018 | Asus ROG Strix Flare is a mechanical keyboard with flair, and the Asus Bezel-Free Kit makes multi-monitor seamless

With the ROG Strix Flare, Asus has added on-board programmability and moved some of the media control keys to improve reachability. Their Bezel-Free Kit is in the concept stage, but uses optical tricks to hide the bezels in multi-...

Craig Ward, 11 Jan 2018 23:54

The new Optane 800p SSDs integrate four or eight 3D XPoint memory dies and feature improved read/write speeds. (Source: Anandtech)

CES 2018 | Intel showcases 58 GB and 118 GB Optane 800p SSDs

The Optane 800p SSDs can act as cache memory, as well as regular storing devices, and the 1W idle state makes them ideal for laptops.

Bogdan Solca, 11 Jan 2018 16:25

Asus ROG Strix RL12. Right picture shows the hot swappable 2.5-inch SSD bay. (Source: Asus)

CES 2018 | The Asus ROG Strix GL12 is an E-Sports orientated PC with a hot-swappable SSD bay on the front panel

The ROG Strix GL12 has an angular design that Asus says was inspired by a ninja's mask.

Craig Ward, 11 Jan 2018 00:15

HP Omen X 65 Big Format Gaming Display. (Source: HP)

CES 2018 | HP introduces Omen Game Streaming service to create your own Geforce Now style server, and the 65-inch Omen X 65 display

HP announces the 65-inch 120 Hz Omen X Big Format Gaming Display with G-sync, and the Omen Game Streaming service that is similar to Steam in-home streaming but can stream to remote locations over the internet.

Craig Ward, 10 Jan 2018 21:23

The Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop 5680 uses the same case design as the previous entries in the Inspiron Desktop 5000 series. (Source: Dell)

CES 2018 | Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop 5000 gets a refresh with Intel 8th Gen hexa-core processors

Dell has announced new CPU and GPU options for the Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop 5000 line with the release of the new Inspiron Gaming Desktop 5680.

Craig Ward, 09 Jan 2018 19:00

Dell S2419HM and S2719DM monitors. (Source: Dell)

CES 2018 | Dell's new 24- and 27-inch monitors are claimed to be the brightest ultra-thin monitors available

Dell's new ultrathin monitors combat bright home and office setups with up to 600 nit brightness, while also being well suited to multi-monitor setups thanks to their InfinityEdge bezels.

Craig Ward, 09 Jan 2018 19:00

Dell Mobile Connect showing an example call. (Source: Dell)

CES 2018 | Dell wants to seamlessly integrate your PC and mobile experience with Dell Mobile Connect

Dell Mobile Connect offers a way to securely link a PC and smartphone for shared notifications, calls, text (SMS), and screen mirroring.

Craig Ward, 09 Jan 2018 19:00

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