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CheckMag Turing, the GPU generation that delivered upscaling and ray tracing, has now all but fallen into obscurity as compared to its still widely used Pascal and Ampere brethren. The desktop RTX 2070 may have been middling at best even at launch, but its laptop counterpart fully deserves a bit of a spotlight. Let's try and look into how it managed to remain relevant for much longer than some expected.

An overclocked pushed AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X processor to 6.5 GHz. At this frequency, it was able to trounce the Ryzen 9 7950X's Cinebench R23 score by ~10%.

SK hynix Inc. has unveiled its latest graphics memory, GDDR7, which boasts a 60% increase in speed and 50% higher power efficiency compared to GDDR6. Expected to begin mass production in Q3 2024, GDDR7 can reach speeds of up to 32Gbps, and handle over 1.5TB of data per second. The memory uses new packaging technology for better heat dissipation. GDDR7 DRAM is anticipated to be widely used in AI, high-spec 3D graphics, and autonomous driving applications.

A new trademark listing has confirmed Starfield's new DLC will be called Starborn. It will be the games second (and probably last) story-based DLC and will launch after Shattered Space.

The AMD Ryzen 9000 series was set to launch on July 31, but the company recently announced that the first processors of the lineup will hit the market on August 8 instead. There hasn't been a proper explanation for why the launch was delayed, but now, different reports are hinting that it's due to mislabeling the CPUs.

Two AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs have been benchmarked with Cinebench R23. The Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen 7 9700X offer a similar performance uplift offered by other Zen 5 CPUs in the same tests.

The ASRock X600TM-ITX has launched as the first Thin Mini-ITX motherboard with an AM5 socket. This means the board has support for the upcoming AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors. Another interesting aspect about it is that it has onboard power supply support.

AMD's upcoming Ryzen 5 9600X has been tested in Cinebench R23. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 7600X by up to 17% and the Core i5-14600K by 8%.

GEEKOM has announced that a Tecno x GEEKOM branded version of the Mega Mini G1 mini PC will make its debut at IFA 2024. Thanks to a unique design, the Mega Mini G1 looks quite like nothing else on the market. This mini PC sports a Raptor Lake-H Core i9 paired with up to 64 GB of memory, along with an RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, allowing for respectable performance.

Based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and available in no less than ten editions, Ubuntu Pack 24.04 is now out. This distro comes with a universal VLC player, a comprehensive set of media codecs, and support for running Windows apps. The list of preinstalled apps includes Inkscape, XnView, Peazip, Firefox, Veracrypt, and more.

Visual effects studios report widespread instability with Intel's Core i9 processors, leading to a shift towards AMD's offerings. ModelFarm experiences a 50% failure rate with Intel CPUs, prompting the deployment of unreleased AMD Ryzen 9 9950X chips. Intel acknowledges the issue and plans a microcode update, but the full impact on the industry remains to be seen.

GSC Game World has announced STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl will now be released in November 2024. The developers need to quash some last-minute bugs and will show off new gameplay via a dedicated event on August 12.

An early AMD Ryzen 9 9950 sample has been overclocked to 5.95 GHz. This results it a noticeable 16% performance uplift in Geekbench 6.3's multi-core test and 10% in single-core.

AMD has delayed the launch of its Ryzen 9000 Granite Ridge processors. The top-spec models have been pushed back by two weeks, but you can buy the other two a week before.

New benchmarks of Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K desktop chip have been posted online. In Cinebench R23, the Arrow Lake outperforms its Raptor Lake counterpart by 18%, but the gains are a lot less impressive in other tests.

Asus ROG XG Mobile interface is available on ROG Flow laptops and the ROG Ally gaming handheld, and it lets users get better gaming performance with an external GPU. However, Asus has a few graphics card options available, and the 2023 dock costs $2,000. Well, a hardware hacker has managed to bring expanded support with an open-source eGPU dock.

Intel has updated its initial statement about Raptor Lake instability. On top of faulty microcode and high operating voltages, instability on some early 13th-gen models was a result of oxidation in the manufacturing process; something Intel claims is no longer an issue.

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K processor is rumored to push the boundaries of performance. Leaks suggest impressive clock speeds and core configurations for this Arrow Lake-S flagship. The new chip aims to compete directly with AMD's top-tier offerings, potentially reshaping the high-end CPU market.

System76's long-awaited Cosmic desktop environment will officially ship with the Pop!_OS 24.04 alpha build, bringing with it a host of improvements to GPU compatibility and features. Despite it being an alpha build, System76 hopes for Cosmic and Pop!_OS 24.04 to be completely usable as a daily driver OS.

Ubisoft has issued a statement about its creative decisions with Assassin's Creed Shadow. It apologizes to the Japanese community and promises to fix some culturally insensitive aspects of the game before it drops in November this year.

The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G32A gaming monitor with the model name LS27AG320NNXZA has been available on Amazon since late March 2022. Thanks to a generous 43% discount, Amazon customers can get it for just $129.99 instead of the $229.99 list price. However, Samsung US is also offering these prices for now.

Kopite7kimi says a Titan-class card based on Nvidia's Blackwell architecture exists. However, the leaker doesn't specify a launch window/specs and speculates it could never see the light of day like its Ada Lovelace-based predecessor.

MSI has introduced the MS-C907, an IPC (industrial PC) designed for industrial applications. The MS-C907 offers a choice between two capable Intel processors, extensive connectivity options, and a wide operating temperature range. This combination makes it suitable for factory automation, transportation computing, and similar tasks requiring reliable performance in harsh environments.

Intel has finally commented on the stability issues experienced by numerous Raptor Lake desktop users. It says the issue stems from high operating voltages and plans to issue a microcode update in mid-August.

Minisforum has officially launched the recently unveiled AMD-based MS-A1 mini PC, with prices starting from $259 for the barebones version. Unlike the Intel-based MS-01, the MS-A1 rocks support for socketed desktop CPUs, and an OCuLink connector for fast eGPU connections. However, it misses out on 10 G networking, and instead settles for a single 2.5 G ethernet port despite an otherwise excellent selection of ports, which includes four M.2 2280 slots.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series cards are facing performance issues months after purchase. An investigation by Igor's Lab reveals the culprit: subpar thermal paste that deteriorates rapidly, suggesting a potentially widespread cost-cutting measure in the GPU industry that could be impacting long-term performance.

A noted leaker on X opines we might not see Nvidia's next-gen RTX 5000 series graphics cards this year. Instead, they could be unveiled in the first week of January 2025 at CES.

Watercool is targeting PC enthusiasts and professionals with the launch of the MO-RA IV radiator series. Designed for demanding systems, the MO-RA IV focuses on cooling performance with grooved fins and high heat dissipation, thanks to a large surface area. The modular design will let users customize the radiator with accessories like mounts. The MORA-IV is available in three variants and two colors, with its price starting at €229.95 and going up to €549.95.

Alleged prices of AMD's Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 desktop processors have leaked online. The top-spec models will be $150 cheaper than their Zen 4 predecessors and hit shelves on July 31.

CheckMag Intel Raptor Lake i9 chip owners are plagued by system crashes that can be traced back to the chips' excessive voltage and wattage. AMD might seize the opportunity with the release of Zen 5 and while Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake are coming to try and fight back, what difference will it make if Intel's reputation is ruined by then?

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X with its 16 cores, 32 threads, a boost clock of up to 5.7 GHz, and a 170 W TDP is the flagship chip in the Zen 5 lineup. According to a series of Cinbench R23 multi-core benchmark runs at varying Package Power Tracking (PPT) settings, the Ryzen 9 9950X scores more than 48,000 points when all power limits are lifted.

HP has presented a new all-in-one, the OmniStudio X, that is equipped with either a 27-inch or 32-inch 4K display. Thanks to the GeForce RTX 4050, the device should even be suitable for casual gamers, while AI features are intended to enrich everyday working life.

Intel Arrow Lake is the next desktop architecture from Team Blue that is set to rival AMD Zen 5. Among other architectural enhancements like new P and E cores, the Core Ultra 200 CPUs might also bring different thermal characteristics than their predecessors as a new leak suggests that Arrow Lake and Panther Lake have increased TJMax limits.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is slated to be the flagship desktop SKU in the upcoming Arrow Lake lineup. Thanks to numerous leaks, the technical specifications of the Arrow Lake series, including the flagship Core Ultra 9 285K, are slowly becoming clear. To that end, we may now know the boost frequencies of the Core Ultra 9 285K with increased E-core boost clock speed and decreased P-core boost frequency.

Other processor options include the AMD Ryzen embedded V3C18l and the Ryzen 7 7840U. There is support for up to 96 GB LPDDR5-5600 RAM, 24 TB NVMe SSD storage and high-speed internet interfaces like 4x 2.5 GbE, 2x 10 GbE and 4/5G, plus DP 2.1 video outputs.

Unleashed earlier today, Nvidia's video driver package with version number 560.70 comes with day-one optimizations for the following DLSS 3 games: Stormgate, Dungeonborne, and Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. This new piece of code also includes support for no less than 14 G-Sync Compatible displays.

Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs are slated to arrive in October this month. The top-spec model will feature a 24-core CPU, followed by a 20-core SKU, 14-core CPU, and finally, a 10-core processor. Depending on the model, you could get a 4/3/2-core iGPU or none at all.

Western Digital has expanded its WD Black SN850X NVMe SSD lineup with an 8TB model. Designed for gamers and content creators, the drive leverages PCIe Gen4 and TLC 3D NAND to deliver sequential read speeds of up to 7,200 MB/s. The 8TB capacity offers ample storage for large game libraries and media files, and is priced at $899 (with a heatsink).

Now is the time to snipe some deals for the current gen processors, as the next gen Ryzen 9000 processors prepare to make their debut at the end of this month. At $464.99, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D might not be the fastest gaming processor, but it sure seems like a worthy all-rounder.

AMD has shown off some benchmarks of its Zen 5-based Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X. It has also announced its new motherboard chipset names, features and shed light on Zen 5's memory compatibility.

Multiple game developers have spoken about stability issues with Intel CPUs like the Core i9-13900K and Core i9-14900K. One of them is even switching to AMD CPUs due to the non-stop issues caused by the high-end Raptor Lake parts.

Linus Tech Tips has called out AMD for misleading customers with confusing product names. In the YouTube video, Linus highlights how AMD and other companies have been trying to make their offerings more appealing with numbers and words that don't accurately reflect the performance the products can offer.

AMD's upcoming flagship CPU, the Ryzen 9 9950X has shown up on Geekbench alongside the 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X. Its multi-core performance is on par with last-gen Zen 4 counterparts, with a 12% improvement in single-core.

Geekom's new Mini IT13 mini PC is getting an impressive US$127 / £127 discount till July 14. Powered by the Intel Core i9-13900H, 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB storage, the Geekom Mini IT13 offers class-leading hardware that increase your productivity manifold, all in an unbelievably compact form factor.