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Pure Base 501 LX is a refresh of the 500 series and replaces the FX series. The refresh uses the same frame, but with a slew of updates and improvements. These modernizations go a long way to keep the Pure Base 501 LX relevant, but even so, its age does become apparent in some aspects. Read Review 4A Games Celebrates Metro Franchise's 15th Anniversary, Hint at Direction of Next Title Press Release by T0@st Today, 14:14 Discuss (0 Comments) Hello everyone, we shared with you—earlier this month—that we wanted to tell you more about the status of our team and our future; so what better opportunity to do so as a celebration of Metro's 15th anniversary. In honor of the incredible 15 years of Metro, we've created a video to celebrate our journey throughout the tunnels of the metro system, made possible by our devoted community—always supporting us along the way. This is our thanks to you, the players. Metro turns 15 The legacy and success of Metro over the past decade and a half is something we at 4A Games are incredibly proud of. It actually started 20 years ago when 4A Games was founded, and inspired by Dmitry Glukhovsky's then online novel, we began to work on our inaugural title of the same name, Metro 2033. Our partnership has continued, and he is working with us on our next Metro title, but more on that later. Many of the development team here at 4A Games have seen Metro evolve over the past 15 years. It is amazing to see the advancement from the pages of a novel, into a fully-realized game, through ever-improving sequels, and now into a global franchise with millions of players. We have loved being able to grow and foster an incredible community which has gone from strength to strength along with us. What we are achieving now was a far distant dream all those many years ago, and we are lucky to have so many dedicated, talented developers who are as passionate about the series as you, the players. Read full story LG Develops Custom "EXAONE Deep" State of The Art Reasoning AI Model by AleksandarK Today, 14:04 Discuss (1 Comment) LG AI Research, yes, that LG, which develops consumer electronics, has launched EXAONE Deep, a high-performance reasoning AI that demonstrates exceptional capabilities in mathematical logic, scientific concepts, and programming challenges despite its relatively small parameter count. The flagship 32B model achieves performance metrics rivaling substantially larger models like GPT-4o and DeepSeek R1. In contrast, the 7.8B and 2.4B variants establish new benchmarks in the lightweight and on-device AI categories. The EXAONE Deep 32B model registered a 94.5 score on the CSAT 2025 Mathematics section and 90.0 on the AIME 2024, outperforming competing models while requiring only 5% of the computational resources of larger alternatives like DeepSeek-R1 (671B). In scientific reasoning, it achieved a 66.1 score on the GPQA Diamond test, which evaluates PhD-level problem-solving capabilities across physics, chemistry, and biology. The model's 83.0 score on MMLU establishes it as the highest-performing domestically developed model in South Korea, showing LG's approach to creating efficient, high-performance AI systems. Particularly notable is the performance of the smaller variants: the 7.8B model scored 94.8 in MATH-500 and 59.6 in AIME 2025, while the 2.4B model achieved 92.3 in MATH-500 and 47.9 in AIME 2024. These results position EXAONE Deep's smaller models at the top of their respective categories across all major benchmarks, suggesting significant potential for deployment in resource-constrained environments. With sizes of up to 32 billion parameters, it will excel in single-GPU deployments. Interestingly, these models can run on a range of discrete GPUs, laptop GPUs, and some edge systems that don't have massive computational power. Tencent Will Launch Hunyuan T1 Inference Model on March 21 by T0@st Today, 13:59 Discuss (0 Comments) Tencent's large language model (LLM) specialist division has announced the imminent launch of their T1 AI inference model. The Chinese technology giant's Hunyuan social media accounts revealed a grand arrival, scheduled to take place on Friday (March 21). A friendly reminder was issued to interested parties, regarding the upcoming broadcast/showcase: "please set aside your valuable time. Let's step into T1 together." Earlier in the week, the Tencent AI team started to tease their "first ultra-large Mamba-powered reasoning model." Local news reports have highlighted Hunyuan's claim of Mamba architecture being applied losslessly to a super-large Mixture of Experts (MoE) model. Late last month, the company released its Hunyuan Turbo S AI model—advertised as offering faster replies than DeepSeek's R1 system. Tencent's plucky solution has quickly climbed up the Chatbot Arena LLM Leaderboard. The Hunyuan team was in a boastful mood earlier today, and loudly proclaimed that their proprietary Turbo S model had charted in fifteenth place. At the time of writing, DeepSeek R1 is ranked seventh on the leaderboard. As explained by ITHome, this community-driven platform is driven by users interactions: "with multiple models anonymously, voting to decide which model is better, and then generating a ranking list based on the scores. This kind of evaluation is also seen as an arena for big models to compete directly, which is simple and direct." HYTE Reveals New Product Line Themed After Hoshimachi Suisei Press Release by Nomad76 Today, 13:25 Discuss (1 Comment) Following its latest collaboration with hololive, represented by the COVER Corporation from Japan, as a sponsor of their hololive SUPER EXPO 2025 & hololive 6th fes. Color Rise Harmony, HYTE - a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge PC components and peripherals - is eager to announce it is continuing to work together with hololive on an all-new product line themed after Hoshimachi Suisei, one of hololive's most popular VTuber talents with over two million YouTube subscribers and over one billion views on her channel. Starting today, hololive and VTuber fans can now pre-order the latest collaboration products from HYTE, which include the following:HYTE Y70 Hoshimachi Suisei Limited Edition - This all-new collaboration case features a premium colorway for HYTE's Y70 modern aesthetic case, and a three-tone matching trim with elegantly designed gold text and iconography themed after Hoshimachi Suisei's visual style. The front and side panels also feature wholly original artwork that reflect Hoshimachi Suisei's ephemeral and gallant personality made exclusively for HYTE's hololive collaboration by the famed artist Rosuuri.HYTE Hoshimachi Suisei Keycap and Desk Pad Bundle - This keycap set comes with 153 individual keycaps that are fully compatible with ANSI / ISO / JIS WW keyboards. The set features a lovingly crafted Hoshimachi Suisei-inspired blue and gold gradient design, integrated iconography VTuber fans are sure to recognize, and a HYTE 'Hoshimachi Suisei' desk pad. Read full story Microsoft Launches Xbox Adaptive Joystick Press Release by T0@st Today, 13:14 Discuss (0 Comments) Accessibility is a fundamental right for people with disabilities and makes technology easier for everyone. We see this reflected in how customers are using Microsoft technologies around the world. Copilot for Microsoft 365 is unlocking workplace productivity like never before, more than 10 million people use Edge each month to have the web Read Aloud, over 1 million people use Immersive Reader to make webpages easier to read and partners like Tobii Dynavox and Special Olympics are bringing AI to people with disabilities globally. And these are just some of the highlights of what we shared today! Here's a quick summary of the new accessibility products, features and programs announced at the 2025 Ability Summit. What's new in 2025? We announced that the Xbox Adaptive Joystick is now available for purchase exclusively at Microsoft Store. With more than 429 million players with disabilities worldwide, we know each player has unique needs and preferences for how they choose to play. The Xbox Adaptive Joystick is a singular, wired controller primarily designed to meet the needs of players with limited mobility. Its versatility helps players seamlessly incorporate it into their existing gaming setups. Built with the Gaming and Disability community who inform the development of Xbox products from the beginning. The joystick joins our family of adaptive accessories including the mouse, pen, adaptive kit and Xbox Adaptive Controller. For more details visit Xbox Support. Read full story TerraMaster Launches D4-320U Ultra-Short 4-Bay Rackmount USB3.2 10Gbps Expansion Enclosure Press Release by Nomad76 Today, 13:10 Discuss (1 Comment) TerraMaster, a trusted leader in innovative storage solutions, proudly introduces the D4-320U, a compact 1U 4-bay direct-attached storage (DAS) enclosure designed for small offices, home users, and IT environments. Combining a space-saving rackmount design, massive 88 TB storage capacity, and lightning-fast 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 performance, the D4-320U delivers unmatched versatility and efficiency for modern data demands. D4-320U Key Features Compact Design for Seamless Deployment The D4-320U redefines convenience with its miniaturized 1U rackmount form factor. Measuring just 241 mm (9.49 inches) in depth, 50% shorter than traditional chassis and weighing 3.2 kg, this sleek enclosure fits effortlessly into standard server racks without the need for rails, simplifying installation. Its space-efficient design maximizes room utilization in data centers, storage closets, stairwells, or offices, making it an ideal choice for small businesses and SOHO users seeking centralized storage solutions. Read full story Analogue 3D Launch Pushed into July, Previously Delayed into Q1 by T0@st Today, 13:00 Discuss (0 Comments) Analogue's modern reimagining of Nintendo's N64 home console has hit another pre-release obstacle. Their Analogue 3D model was first revealed in 2023, with a projected 2024 launch on the cards. The system has experienced a series of setbacks—prior to the latest official announcement, customers were expecting to receive finalized hardware by now (first quarter of 2025). Once again, the company has revised release timeframes for its $249.99 FPGA-powered console—according to an official "3D Preorder FAQ": "Analogue 3D was originally available for pre-order at the end of 2024, (and) scheduled to ship Q1 2025. Shipping is delayed (as of March 18th, 2025) and is now shipping by July 2025. We are working hard to get your 3D order in hands ASAP, and appreciate your patience. If you have an open pre-order no action is needed. As always, if you'd like to cancel your pre-order at any time, Analogue has always had a no questions asked, 100% refund policy for pre-orders." Analogue's promotional materials showcase a very slick-looking premium reinterpretation (in black or white) of the classic N64 system. The R&D team spent: "nearly four years engineering it in FPGA. No more incompatibilities found in software emulation like input lag, graphic/audio inaccuracies, timing/frame rate issues and more. For the first time, you can re-experience the N64 exactly as it was meant to be, without compromise." According to product pages, a controller is not bundled in with the Analogue 3D package. Authentic front panel connectors indicate customers having to reuse original "trident-shaped" N64 (NUS-005) controllers, or third-party equivalents. Certain promo shots show off 8BitDo's recently introduced 64 Bluetooth Controller. Given Analogue's revised schedule, this wireless gamepad is expected to arrive weeks ahead of its natural partner piece. Drop Introduces Hansker Performance Gaming Vertical Mouse Press Release by T0@st Today, 12:18 Discuss (0 Comments) A vertical mouse is an ergonomic choice for your desk setup, because it helps to keep your wrists in their natural, in-line position rather than flattened and twisted. The Hansker Performance Gaming Vertical Mouse achieves this verticality without compromising on any of the high-performance functions you'll need to keep yourself competitive. The onboard PixArt 3395 sensor delivers top-tier precision matched by a 1000 Hz polling rate, so you know that your movements and tracking are right where they need to be. THE GAMER'S VERTICAL MOUSE The mouse connects through USB-C, Bluetooth, or high-performance wireless dongle for excellent flexibility—and thanks to Windows, Mac, or Linux customization, you can dial in your settings from virtually any system. There's also Low-Force Huano Switches for speed and comfort, as well as a 51-degree ergonomic angle to keep your hands positioned just right. And of course, the sleek, all-black design will look just as at home in a gamer's setup as it would in a more professional space. Read full story Razer Reveals WYVRN: AI-Powered Gaming Ecosystem Press Release by Nomad76 Today, 12:09 Discuss (0 Comments) Razer, the world's leading lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveiled WYVRN, a groundbreaking developer platform meticulously designed to empower game creators to redefine the development process and deliver the best and most immersive gaming experiences. Built for game developers, it delivers futuristic directional and realistic tactile sensations, Razer's customizable cutting-edge AI capabilities, Sensa HD Haptics immersive experiences, vibrant RGB Chroma lighting effects to match in-game events, and leverage THX Spatial Audio+ to immerse gamers in a 3D soundscape. WYVRN will help create standout AI-powered games that captivate players by transforming titles and standing out in the competitive gaming industry. This is also enhanced by seamless Unreal Engine integration, enabling developers to build products and experiences that will define the future of AI gaming with a single SDK. Read full story ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme Motherboard Listings Appear in Europe, Leaks Suggest €1200+ Price Point by T0@st Today, 12:08 Discuss (5 Comments) At CES 2025, ASUS unveiled their elite-tier ROG Crosshair X870E Apex motherboard design. Additionally, early January press material teased another top contender: "ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme is also waiting in the wings, with details to be shared on the way to its expected release in the first quarter (of 2025)." As reported by VideoCardz, the Taiwanese manufacturer seems to be readying its mysterious ultra-premium model for an imminent launch. Last week, HWiNFO v8.23-5685 Beta release notes turned up—revealing the existence of "enhanced sensor monitoring on ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme." Concurrently, a smattering of retail/e-tail listings have turned up in Europe. The lowest observed asking price (including VAT) was €1202.80, courtesy of Max ICT's (Netherlands) premature publishing of a product page. Hopping across the Atlantic, industry watchdogs noted that Newegg was demanding a cool $749 for ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Apex pre-orders. Potential European customers will likely be greeted by a ~€827 (inc. VAT) price point. Since January, the Republic of Gamers marketing team has kept quiet on the X870E Extreme front. Their fancily-appointed board is still an unknown quantity in many regards; recent retail leaks lack technical information and visual representation. As noted by VideoCardz, time is running out for a Q1 2025 launch. As we head into April, Q2 looms in the near distance. Supermicro Introduces a New Petascale All-Flash Storage Server Using NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip Press Release by Nomad76 Today, 11:54 Discuss (0 Comments) Supermicro, Inc., a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, announced a new optimized storage server for high-performance software-defined storage workloads. This first-of-its-class storage server from a major Tier 1 provider utilizes Supermicro's system design expertise to create a high-density storage server for software-defined workloads found in AI and ML training and inferencing, analytics and enterprise storage workloads. Supermicro worked closely with NVIDIA and WEKA to enable customers to create power-efficient high-performance storage systems for their AI factories. "The Supermicro Petascale server with the NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip highlights Supermicro's focus on innovation and customer choice," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "We have developed the Petascale storage server using the NVIDIA Grace CPU with 144 Arm Neoverse V2 cores enabling high-performance I/O for software-defined storage workloads. We have demonstrated that the system can fully unleash the system's PCIe Gen 5 performance SSD bandwidth with linear scalability. Supermicro continues to bring to market the most advanced and optimized storage solutions available." Read full story Playtonic Games Presents Yooka-Replaylee Extended Gameplay Featurette Press Release by T0@st Today, 11:23 Discuss (0 Comments) Remastered, remade, remixed, this is the definitive version of Yooka-Laylee! With shiny, new 4K graphics and visual effects, a brand-new control scheme, entirely new moves and the ability to swiftly chain moves together, it's a quicker, slicker platforming experience. Yooka-Replaylee builds on our nearing 10 years of growth and experience since making Yooka-Laylee, as well as taking on board a whole bunch of community feedback over the years. It's jam-packed with brand new content that we think platforming fans new and old will love! Each world in Yooka-Replaylee has been expanded by default, no longer requiring players to do that themselves, giving us the opportunity to fill each world with new challenges, new collectibles, and new THINGS added to every corner! Quills! Quills have new purpose in Yooka-Replaylee! Now, each world has its own Quill colour, and with all of Yooka & Laylee's abilities now unlocked from the start, Trowzer has had to up his game and provide some new goodies! Quills can be traded to Trowzer for things like level exclusive cosmetic items and health/energy upgrades! Read full story NVIDIA Adjusts GeForce RTX 50 Series Pricing in Europe; Slight Reduction Result of Favourable Exchange Rate by T0@st Today, 11:13 Discuss (12 Comments) Graphics card price watchers have highlighted refreshing downward motion in Europe, apparently affecting three out of the four GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards. VideoCardz received a couple of email tip-offs from its pan-European audience, prompting the publication of a short investigative piece. NVIDIA's slight adjustment of official pricing for GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070 models is the result of a strengthened Euro. The US dollar's value has dropped by roughly 3.9 %; according to recent detective work, focusing on German trends. Team Green's "generous" reductions have arrived roughly two weeks after a stabilization of the USD-EUR exchange rate. Curiously, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is an outlier here—NVIDIA did not reduce its German guide price (€879 + VAT) for this upper-mid-range offer. A Founders Edition does not exist at this GPU level, so Team Green has tasked its board partners with the creation of so-called "MSRP conformant" alternatives. One of VideoCardz's tipsters has observed various GeForce RTX 50 series models simply "rotting on shelves," due to potential buyers balking at unreasonable retailer-implemented price hikes. NVIDIA's minor changes (4.3 to 4.6 %) are unlikely to make a noticeable impact across the Euro zone. Read full story AMD "Medusa Point" APU with Zen 6 Confirmed to Use RDNA 3.5, RDNA 4 Reserved for Discrete GPUs by AleksandarK Today, 11:11 Discuss (8 Comments) AMD's next-generation Zen 6-based "Medusa Point" mobile APUs will not feature RDNA 4 graphics as previously speculated, according to recent code discoveries in AMD GPUOpen Drivers on GitHub. The Device ID "GfxIp12" associated with RDNA 4 architecture has been reserved for only discrete GPUs, confirming that the current Radeon RX 9000 series will exclusively implement AMD's latest graphics architecture. Current technical documentation indicates AMD will instead extend RDNA 3.5 implementation beyond the Zen 5 portfolio while potentially positioning UDNA as the successor technology for integrated graphics. The chiplet-based Medusa Point design will reportedly pair a single 12-core Zen 6 CCD manufactured on TSMC's 3 nm-class node with a mobile client I/O die likely built on N4P. This arrangement is significantly different from current monolithic mobile solutions. Earlier speculation indicates the Medusa Point platform may support 3D V-Cache variants, leveraging the same vertical stacking methodology employed in current Zen 5 implementations. The mobile processor's memory controllers and neural processing unit are expected to receive substantial updates. However, compatibility limitations with AMD's latest graphics features, like FSR 4 technology, remain a concern due to the absence of RDNA 4 silicon. The Zen 6-powered Medusa Point processor family is scheduled for release in 2026, targeting premium mobile computing applications with a performance profile that builds upon AMD's current Strix Halo positioning. Samsung 9100 PRO Series SSD with up to 14.8 GB/s Read Speed is Now Available by AleksandarK Today, 10:37 Discuss (13 Comments) Samsung has officially released its next-generation 9100 PRO series solid-state drives to the masses, with availability starting today. The drives leverage PCIe 5.0 technology to deliver sequential read/write speeds of up to 14,800/13,400 MB/s—twice as fast as previous generation offerings—while random read/write performance reaches 2,200K/2,600K IOPS. The series, available in standard and heatsink variants, marks Samsung's first consumer NVMe offerings to reach 8 TB capacity. The 9100 PRO line integrates Samsung's 5 nm controller architecture, yielding up to 49% improved power efficiency compared to prior models. This efficiency gain comes without compromising the form factor, with the drives maintaining a slim 0.35-inch profile. The heatsink variant provides additional thermal regulation capabilities for sustained performance under demanding workloads, making it particularly suitable for AI content generation, 8K video editing, and high-performance gaming applications. Currently available configurations include 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB capacities, with pricing starting at $199.99 for the standard 1 TB model and $219.99 for the heatsink-equipped equivalent. The 2 TB models are priced at $299.99 and $319.99, respectively, while 4 TB variants command $549.99 and $569.99. Samsung has announced that 8 TB models will enter the market in H2 2025. Compatible with desktop PCs, laptops, and PlayStation 5 consoles featuring appropriate PCIe 5.0 slots, the drives incorporate Samsung's V-NAND TLC (V8) technology and LPDDR4X cache memory—ranging from 1 GB in the 1 TB model to 8 GB in the 8 TB version. Samsung's Magician Software suite provides management capabilities, including performance optimization and firmware update notifications. Google Making Vulkan the Official Graphics API on Android Press Release by T0@st Today, 10:16 Discuss (1 Comment) We're stepping up our multiplatform gaming offering with exciting news dropping at this year's Game Developers Conference (GDC). We're bringing users more games, more ways to play your games across devices, and improved gameplay. You can read all about the updates for users from The Keyword. At GDC, we'll be diving into all of the latest games coming to Play, plus new developer tools that'll help improve gameplay across the Android ecosystem. We're sharing a closer look at what's new from Android. We're making Vulkan the official graphics API on Android, enabling you to build immersive visuals, and we're enhancing the Android Dynamic Performance Framework (ADPF) to help you deliver longer, more stable gameplays. Check out our video, or keep reading below. Read full story G.Skill Unveils High-Capacity, Low-Latency DDR5-6000 CL26 48GBx2 Memory Kit for AMD AM5 Platform Press Release by GFreeman Today, 08:45 Discuss (3 Comments) G.Skill International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world's leading brand of performance overclock memory and PC components, is announcing a new high-capacity, low-latency DDR5 specification of DDR5-6000 CL26 with a total of 96 GB (48 GB x2) kit capacity, intended for the AMD AM5 platform. Designed for PC enthusiasts, gamers, professionals, and AI applications who are looking for high performance, this new memory kit enables low-latency performance at high kit capacities on the latest AMD computing platforms. High-Capacity & Low-Latency Performance DDR5 Memory for AMD AM5 G.Skill continues to push the limits of DDR5 memory with the new DDR5-6000 CL26 at a high kit capacity of 96 GB (48 GB x2). Featuring a very low latency timing of CL26-36-36-96, this memory kit is engineered to provide efficiency and responsiveness for high-performance computing tasks, such as content creation, 3D modeling, or AI applications, on the latest AMD AM5 platforms. See below for a Memtest validation screenshots on the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO motherboard with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D desktop processor, as well as on the MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI motherboard with the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X desktop processor. Read full story HP Reveals Omen 16 Slim Gaming Laptop with Intel Ultra 9 285H and NVIDIA RTX 5070 by Nomad76 Today, 08:26 Discuss (1 Comment) HP announced a new addition to its OMEN 16 lineup—the OMEN 16 Slim. HP claims that the thinnest part of the 2025 Omen 16 Slim is only 19.9 mm, which is 16% thinner than the standard Omen 16. Display options include a 16-inch screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio, available in either 1920 x 1200 resolution (with 144 Hz or 165 Hz refresh rate options) or 2560 x 1600 resolution (featuring 250 Hz refresh rate). The processor lineup starts with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, with options to upgrade to the Core Ultra 7 255H or even Ultra 9. Memory configurations include 16 GB, 24 GB, or 32 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM, paired with 512 GB or 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. For graphics, the NVIDIA RTX 5070 is currently the only discrete GPU listed, though HP's "up to" note suggests additional options may arrive later. HP also mentioned that when using "Unleashed Mode," the system can reach up to 105 W TPP while the "advanced cooling technology" can run the laptop at 46 decibels. On the connectivity side, it features one USB-C port, three USB Type-A ports (one 10 Gbps, two 5 Gbps), Ethernet, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and HDMI 2.1. Wireless options include either Intel's Wi-Fi 6E or Realtek's Wi-Fi 6 cards (no Wi-Fi 7 support). HP hasn't yet announced any pricing information, however, they say the Omen 16 Slim should be available this spring. Supermicro Adds Portfolio for Next Wave of AI with NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra Solutions Press Release by GFreeman Today, 05:45 Discuss (1 Comment) Supermicro, Inc., a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is announcing new systems and rack solutions powered by the NVIDIA's Blackwell Ultra platform, featuring the NVIDIA HGX B300 NVL16 and NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platforms. Supermicro and NVIDIA's new AI solutions strengthen leadership in AI by delivering breakthrough performance for the most compute-intensive AI workloads, including AI reasoning, agentic AI, and video inference applications. "At Supermicro, we are excited to continue our long-standing partnership with NVIDIA to bring the latest AI technology to market with the NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra Platforms," said Charles Liang, president and CEO, Supermicro. "Our Data Center Building Block Solutions approach has streamlined the development of new air and liquid-cooled systems, optimized to the thermals and internal topology of the NVIDIA HGX B300 NVL16 and GB300 NVL72. Our advanced liquid-cooling solution delivers exceptional thermal efficiency, operating with 40℃ warm water in our 8-node rack configuration, or 35℃ warm water in double-density 16-node rack configuration, leveraging our latest CDUs. This innovative solution reduces power consumption by up to 40% while conserving water resources, providing both environmental and operational cost benefits for enterprise data centers." Read full story ASUS Announces NUC 15 Pro+ Press Release by GFreeman Today, 05:37 Discuss (3 Comments) ASUS today announced NUC 15 Pro+, a mini PC that marries cutting-edge technology with sophisticated design. Powered by up to the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 processors (Series 2) and Intel Arc Graphics, NUC 15 Pro+ delivers unparalleled speed and breathtaking visuals. It boasts Intel WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and an array of I/O ports to ensure unrivalled connectivity and compatibility, including the ability to support up to four 4K displays. Inside its premium aluminium chassis is an advanced cooling design to ensure whisper-quiet performance. AI-enhanced power Featuring up to the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor (Series 2) with up to 99 TOPS, NUC 15 Pro+ delivers an 18% performance boost over previous-generation NUC models for faster and more efficient processing. This mini PC makes light work of the most demanding workloads, enabling seamless multitasking and exceptional energy efficiency. Ideal for professionals and creators, NUC 15 Pro+ ensures remarkable speed and reliability, whether handling everyday tasks or the most intensive applications. Read full story MiTAC Computing Unveils Advanced AI Server Solutions Accelerated by NVIDIA at GTC 2025 Press Release by Nomad76 Today, 05:27 Discuss (0 Comments) MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation, a leading server platform design manufacturer and a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corporation, will present its latest innovations in AI infrastructure at GTC 2025. At booth #1505, MiTAC Computing will showcase its cutting-edge AI server platforms, fully optimized for NVIDIA MGX architecture, including the G4527G6, which supports NVIDIA H200 NVL platform and NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition to address the evolving demands of enterprise AI workloads. Enabling Next-Generation AI with High-Performance Computing With the increasing adoption of generative AI and accelerated computing, MiTAC Computing introduces the latest NVIDIA MGX-based server solutions, the MiTAC G4527G6, designed to support complex AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. Powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, the G4527G6 accommodates up to eight NVIDIA GPUs, 8 TB of DDR5-6400 memory, sixteen hot-swappable E1.s drives, four NVIDIA ConnectX -7 NICs for high-speed east-west data transfer, and an NVIDIA BlueField -3 DPU for efficient north-south connectivity. The G4527G6 further enhances workload scalability with the NVIDIA NVLink interconnect, ensuring seamless performance for enterprise AI and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. Read full story Lenovo Announces Hybrid AI Advantage with NVIDIA Blackwell Support Press Release by GFreeman Today, 04:46 Discuss (6 Comments) Today, at NVIDIA GTC, Lenovo unveiled new Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage with NVIDIA solutions designed to accelerate AI adoption and boost business productivity by fast-tracking agentic AI that can reason, plan and take action to reach goals faster. The validated, full-stack AI solutions enable enterprises to quickly build and deploy AI agents for a broad range of high-demand use cases, increasing productivity, agility and trust while accelerating the next wave of AI reasoning for the new era of agentic AI. New global IDC research commissioned by Lenovo reveals that ROI remains the greatest AI adoption barrier, despite a three-fold spend increase. AI agents are revolutionizing enterprise workflows and lowering barriers to ROI by supporting employees with complex problem-solving, coding, and multistep planning that drives speed, innovation and productivity. As CIOs and business leaders seek tangible return on AI investment, Lenovo is delivering hybrid AI solutions that unleash and customize agentic AI at every scale. Read full story Supermicro Expands Enterprise AI Portfolio With Support for Upcoming NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition and NVIDIA H200 NVL Platform Press Release by GFreeman Today, 04:40 Discuss (0 Comments) Supermicro, Inc., a Total IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, today announced support for the new NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs on a range of workload-optimized GPU servers and workstations. Specifically optimized for the NVIDIA Blackwell generation of PCIe GPUs, the broad range of Supermicro servers will enable more enterprises to leverage accelerated computing for LLM-inference and fine-tuning, agentic AI, visualization, graphics & rendering, and virtualization. Many Supermicro GPU-optimized systems are NVIDIA Certified, guaranteeing compatibility and support for NVIDIA AI Enterprise to simplify the process of developing and deploying production AI. "Supermicro leads the industry with its broad portfolio of application optimized GPU servers that can be deployed in a wide range of enterprise environments with very short lead times," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "Our support for the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPU adds yet another dimension of performance and flexibility for customers looking to deploy the latest in accelerated computing capabilities from the data center to the intelligent edge. Supermicro's broad range of PCIe GPU-optimized products also support NVIDIA H200 NVL in 2-way and 4-way NVIDIA NVLink configurations to maximize inference performance for today's state-of-the-art AI models, as well as accelerating HPC workloads." Read full story AMD Reportedly Sold Over 200,000 Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT GPUs by AleksandarK Today, 04:36 Discuss (56 Comments) AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series of GPUs spent just a few days on the retail market, and they are already sold out. If you are wondering just how many have been sold, AMD has a number for you. According to the information shared at the AI PC Innovation Summit in Beijing, AMD claims that it has sold as many as 200,000 Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards in the first wave. Current retail channels show severely constrained inventory for AMD's latest GPUs, though supply chain forecasts indicate normalization expected by early Q2. Board partners have implemented significant price premiums across their custom-designed variants, with RX 9070 XT models commanding up to $200 above AMD's reference pricing structure. While AMD has issued statements advocating for adherence to suggested retail figures, the company maintains a hands-off approach to partner pricing strategies, acknowledging the market dynamics of premium component allocation. The initial allocation bottleneck should resolve as manufacturing capacity scales to meet demand, potentially stabilizing both availability and price points by mid-April. Yeston, one of AMD's longest-standing AIBs, has suggested that "now the supply is unstable, but we will restock every week. Please don't be frustrated if you didn't get it. The supply will become stable and continue to be available after April." However, we still don't understand how AMD is counting these sales. The company noted that the first wave has been sold, and that is likely their first shipment of Navi 48 SKU from TSMC. When TSMC ships more chips, AMD distributes them to its AIB partners for assembly. That could be the second wave. As these GPUs are ordered months in advance, AMD's AIBs are likely already shipping the next wave of GPUs to retail stores. GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS TACHYON ICE Shatters Records with DDR5-12752 Press Release by GFreeman Today, 04:32 Discuss (2 Comments) GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, thrilled to announce an extraordinary overclocking milestone achieved by the Z890 AORUS TACHYON ICE motherboard paired with the latest Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processor. Leveraging its proprietary LN2 SWITCH technology - the critical innovation behind this breakthrough—and V-COLOR Manta XFinity RGB DDR5 memory, legendary overclocker HiCookie has established a groundbreaking world record of DDR5-12752. This remarkable achievement solidifies GIGABYTE's position at the forefront of extreme Overclocking performance. ⁠The Z890 AORUS TACHYON ICE is a motherboard designed exclusively for overclocking enthusiasts, offering exceptional capabilities with its advanced all-digital power design. Equipped with overclocking toolkit, convenient shortcut keys, toggle switches, and voltage detection functions, Z890 AORUS TACHYON ICE empowers overclockers to push beyond their boundaries effortlessly. This extraordinary achievement showcases GIGABYTE's ongoing commitment to the overclocking community. Read full story PNY Announces Support for the New NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell Graphics Card Family Press Release by GFreeman Today, 04:26 Discuss (1 Comment) PNY announced today it is adding the new NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition, RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q Workstation Edition, RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell graphics cards to its lineup of NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU offerings for professionals. Built for professionals and the future of work, NVIDIA RTX PRO Desktop GPUs based on the revolutionary NVIDIA Blackwell architecture deliver exceptional performance for AI-enhanced creative, design, and engineering workflows. Featuring the latest generation Tensor Cores, RT Cores, and up to 96 GB of ultra-high-speed GDDR7 memory, they enable groundbreaking advancements in AI, ray tracing, and neural graphics technology. Supercharge workstations for the next era of AI-driven workflows with the ultimate tools for professionals. Read full story Dell Technologies Accelerates Enterprise AI Innovation from PC to Data Center with NVIDIA  Press Release by GFreeman Today, 04:19 Discuss (0 Comments) Marking one year since the launch of the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announces new AI PCs, infrastructure, software and services advancements to accelerate enterprise AI innovation at any scale. Successful AI deployments are vital for enterprises to remain competitive, but challenges like system integration and skill gaps can delay the value enterprises realize from AI. More than 75% of organizations want their infrastructure providers to deliver capabilities across all aspects of the AI adoption journey, driving customer demand for simplified AI deployments that can scale. As the top provider of AI centric infrastructure, Dell Technologies - in collaboration with NVIDIA - provides a consistent experience across AI infrastructure, software and services, offering customers a one-stop shop to scale AI initiatives from deskside to large-scale data center deployments. Read full story Giga Computing Showcases Rack Scale Solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2025 Press Release by GFreeman Today, 04:10 Discuss (0 Comments) Giga Computing, a subsidiary of GIGABYTE and an industry leader in generative AI servers and advanced cooling technologies, today announced participation at NVIDIA GTC 2025 to bring to the market the best in GPU-based solutions for generative AI, media acceleration, and large language models (LLM). To this end, GIGABYTE booth #1409 at NVIDIA GTC showcases a rack-scale turnkey AI solution, GIGAPOD, that offers both air and liquid-cooling designs for the NVIDIA HGX B300 NVL16 system. Also, on display at the booth is a compute node from the newly announced NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 rack-scale solution. And for modularized compute architecture are two servers supporting the newly announced NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition. Complete AI solution - GIGAPOD With the depth of expertise in hardware and system design, Giga Computing has combined infrastructure hardware, platform software, and architecting service to deliver scalable units composed of GIGABYTE GPU servers with NVIDIA GPU baseboards, while running GIGABYTE POD Manager, a powerful software suite designed to enhance operational efficiency, streamline management, and optimize resource utilization. GIGAPOD's scalable unit is designed for either nine air-cooled racks or five liquid-cooled racks. Giga Computing offers two approaches for the same goal, one powerful GPU cluster using NVIDIA HGX Hopper and Blackwell GPU platforms at scale to meet demand for all AI data centers. Read full story NVIDIA Commercializes Silicon Photonics with InfiniBand and Ethernet Switches by AleksandarK Today, 03:34 Discuss (3 Comments) NVIDIA has developed co-packaged optics (CPO) technology with TSMC for its upcoming Quantum-X InfiniBand and Spectrum-X Ethernet switches, integrating silicon photonics directly onto switch ASICs. The engineering approach reduces power consumption by 3.5x. It decreases signal loss from 22 dB to 4 dB compared to traditional pluggable optics, addressing critical power and connectivity limitations in large-scale GPU deployments, especially in 10,000+ GPU systems. The architecture incorporates continuous wave laser sources within the switch chassis, consuming 2 W per port, compared to the 10 W required by conventional externally modulated lasers in pluggable modules. This configuration, combined with integrated optical engines that use 7 W versus 20 W for traditional digital signal processors, reduces total optical interconnect power from approximately 72 MW to 21.6 MW in a 400,000 GPU data center scenario. Specifications for the Quantum 3450-LD InfiniBand model include 144 ports running at 800 Gb/s, delivering 115 Tb/s of aggregate bandwidth using four Quantum-X CPO sockets in a liquid-cooled chassis. The Spectrum-X lineup features the SN6810 with 128 ports at 800 Gb/s (102.4 Tb/s) and the higher-density SN6800 providing 512 ports at 800 Gb/s for 409.6 Tb/s total throughput. The Quantum-X InfiniBand implementation uses a monolithic switch ASIC with six CPO modules supporting 36 ports at 800 Gb/s, while the Spectrum-X Ethernet design employs a multi-chip approach with a central packet processing engine surrounded by eight SerDes chiplets. Both architectures utilize 224 Gb/s signaling per lane with four lanes per port. NVIDIA's Quantum-X switches are scheduled for availability in H2 2025, with Spectrum-X models following in H2 2026. Read full story NVIDIA to Build Accelerated Quantum Computing Research Center Press Release by AleksandarK Today, 03:16 Discuss (0 Comments) NVIDIA today announced it is building a Boston-based research center to provide cutting-edge technologies to advance quantum computing. The NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Research Center, or NVAQC, will integrate leading quantum hardware with AI supercomputers, enabling what is known as accelerated quantum supercomputing. The NVAQC will help solve quantum computing's most challenging problems, ranging from qubit noise to transforming experimental quantum processors into practical devices. Leading quantum computing innovators, including Quantinuum, Quantum Machines and QuEra Computing, will tap into the NVAQC to drive advancements through collaborations with researchers from leading universities, such as the Harvard Quantum Initiative in Science and Engineering (HQI) and the Engineering Quantum Systems (EQuS) group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Read full story NVIDIA Unveils Vera CPU and Rubin Ultra AI GPU, Announces Feynman Architecture by btarunr Today, 02:33 Discuss (8 Comments) NVIDIA at GTC 2025 announced its next-generation flagship AI GPU, the Rubin Ultra. A successor to the Blackwell Ultra unveiled this year, Rubin Ultra is slated for the second half of 2027. A single Rubin Ultra package contains four AI GPU dies joined at the hip with die-to-die bonding and a fast interconnect that enables cache coherency. The package also features a whopping 1 TB of HBM4e memory. NVIDIA is claiming a performance target of 100 petaFLOPs FP4 per package. The company also unveiled its next-generation CPU for AI supercomputers, called simply the Vera CPU. A successor to Grace, Vera comes with 88 Arm CPU cores. These are custom high-performance cores designed by NVIDIA, and aren't carried over from the reference Arm Cortex family. The cores support SMT, giving the CPU 176 logical processors. The chip comes with a 1.8 TB/s NVLink C2C connection. Lastly, the company announced that the architecture succeeding Rubin will be codenamed Feynman, after Richard Feynman. The company is looking to debut the first silicon based on Feynman in 2028. SK hynix Ships World's First 12-Layer HBM4 Samples to Customers Press Release by btarunr Today, 01:56 Discuss (2 Comments) SK hynix Inc. announced today that it has shipped the samples of 12-layer HBM4, a new ultra-high performance DRAM for AI, to major customers for the first time in the world. The samples were delivered ahead of schedule based on SK hynix's technological edge and production experience that have led the HBM market, and the company is to start the certification process for the customers. SK hynix aims to complete preparations for mass production of 12-layer HBM4 products within the second half of the year, strengthening its position in the next-generation AI memory market. The 12-layer HBM4 provided as samples this time feature the industry's best capacity and speed which are essential for AI memory products. The product has implemented bandwidth capable of processing more than 2 TB (terabytes) of data per second for the first time. This translates to processing data equivalent to more than 400 full-HD movies (5 GB each) in a second, which is more than 60 percent faster than the previous generation, HBM3E. Read full story NVIDIA Releases GeForce 572.83 WHQL Game Ready Drivers by btarunr Today, 01:38 Discuss (3 Comments) NVIDIA today released the latest version of the GeForce graphics drivers. Version 572.83 WHQL comes with support for the new mobile GPU versions of the GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070 Ti. The drivers also come with Game Ready (day zero) optimization for the new "Half Life 2 RTX" Demo, which includes support for RTX Neural Shaders, and DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation. The drivers also come with optimization for "inZOI," a life simulator game, which includes support for NVIDIA Ace characters. Support is also added for "Warhammer 40,000: Darktide" DLSS 4 MFG update. Lastly, NVIDIA introduced overrides for DLSS 4 MFG to now support 100 titles. You use the NVIDIA App to override DLSS support for a given game. The 61 new titles supported are listed below. Among the bugs fixed with this release are a glaring one that caused GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 cards to not run at full speeds on system reboot if manually overclocked. More instances of RTX 50-series GPUs crashing with black screens have been fixed. Some NVIDIA App and Control Panel settings getting immediately reset or throwing up errors have been fixed. A BSOD during gameplay with HDR enabled, has been fixed. An OptiX compile error with VRED 2026 has been fixed. Application stability for Derivative TouchDesigner has been improved. DOWNLOAD: NVIDIA GeForce 572.83 WHQL Read full story MSI Unveils Next-Level AI Platforms Powered by NVIDIA MGX at GTC 2025 Press Release by btarunr Today, 01:10 Discuss (3 Comments) MSI, a leading global provider of high-performance server solutions, showcased its cutting-edge 4U and 2U AI platforms built on the NVIDIA MGX reference architecture at GTC 2025, held from March 18-21 at booth 909. Designed to meet the diverse demands of AI, HPC, and data-intensive applications, MSI's MGX-based AI servers deliver scalable performance and robust resilience. These platforms cater to the needs of enterprise and cloud data centers, leveraging modular, building-block features to optimize the strengths of AI workloads and drive next-level high-performance computing. "AI adoption has become a critical focus for enterprise data centers, as organizations look to harness advanced AI capabilities to gain competitive advantages," said Danny Hsu, General Manager of Enterprise Platform Solutions at MSI. "MSI's AI servers are designed to meet these evolving needs, offering the scalability, flexibility, and resilience required to keep pace with rapidly growing AI workloads. By integrating the NVIDIA MGX reference architecture, we empower enterprises to build future-proof infrastructure that maximizes performance while minimizing complexity and downtime." Read full story ASUS Unveils the Latest ASUS AI POD Featuring NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 Press Release by btarunr Today, 01:09 Discuss (0 Comments) ASUS today joined GTC 2025 as a Diamond sponsor to showcase the latest ASUS AI POD with the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platform. The company is also proud to announce that it has already garnered substantial order placements, marking a significant milestone in the technology industry. At the forefront of AI innovation, ASUS also presents the latest AI servers in the Blackwell and HGX family line-up. These include ASUS XA NB3I-E12 powered by NVIDIA B300 NVL16, ASUS ESC NB8-E11 with NVIDIA DGX B200 8-GPU, ASUS ESC N8-E11V with NVIDIA HGX H200, and ASUS ESC8000A-E13P/ESC8000-E12P supporting NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition with MGX architecture. With a strong focus on fostering AI adoption across industries, ASUS is positioned to provide comprehensive infrastructure solutions in combination with the NVIDIA AI Enterprise and NVIDIA Omniverse platforms, empowering clients to accelerate their time to market. By integrating the immense power of the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 server platform, ASUS AI POD offers exceptional processing capabilities—empowering enterprises to tackle massive AI challenges with ease. Built with NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra, GB300 NVL72 leads the new era of AI with optimized compute, increased memory, and high-performance networking, delivering breakthrough performance. Read full story QNAP Upgrades AMIZcloud Platform to Support Remote Switch Monitoring Press Release by btarunr Today, 01:01 Discuss (0 Comments) QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking, and storage solutions innovator, has enhanced its AMIZcloud management platform with support for remote switch monitoring, significantly simplifying enterprise network management and reducing equipment maintenance costs. Currently, supported switch models include: QSW-M3224-24T, QSW-IM3216-8S8T, QSW-M3216R-8S8T, QSW-M3212R-8S4T and QSW-M7308R-4X, with more switches to be supported in the future. AMIZcloud is a cloud-based centralized control system, allowing IT administrators to manage QNAP NAS, switches, and other VNF network devices from a single interface, eliminating the need for additional management servers and reducing hardware management burdens. AMIZcloud also supports hierarchical structures for "Organizations" and "Sites," making it easy to visualize and manage devices within various departments, particularly suitable for enterprises with multi-site architecture and numerous devices, providing secure, efficient, and cost-effective multi-device management. Read full story Micron Innovates From the Data Center to the Edge With NVIDIA Press Release by btarunr Today, 00:54 Discuss (0 Comments) Secular growth of AI is built on the foundation of high-performance, high-bandwidth memory solutions. These high-performing memory solutions are critical to unlock the capabilities of GPUs and processors. Micron Technology, Inc., today announced it is the world's first and only memory company shipping both HBM3E and SOCAMM (small outline compression attached memory module) products for AI servers in the data center. This extends Micron's industry leadership in designing and delivering low-power DDR (LPDDR) for data center applications. Micron's SOCAMM, a modular LPDDR5X memory solution, was developed in collaboration with NVIDIA to support the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip. The Micron HBM3E 12H 36 GB is also designed into the NVIDIA HGX B300 NVL16 and GB300 NVL72 platforms, while the HBM3E 8H 24 GB is available for the NVIDIA HGX B200 and GB200 NVL72 platforms. The deployment of Micron HBM3E products in NVIDIA Hopper and NVIDIA Blackwell systems underscores Micron's critical role in accelerating AI workloads. Read full story ASUS Introduces Ascent GX10 AI Supercomputer Powered by NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip Press Release by btarunr Today, 00:45 Discuss (1 Comment) ASUS today announces its groundbreaking AI supercomputer, ASUS Ascent GX10, powered by the state-of-the-art NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip. This revolutionary device places the formidable capabilities of a petaFLOP-scale AI supercomputer directly onto the desks of developers, AI researchers and data scientists around the globe. As the size and complexity of generative AI models grow, local development efforts face increasing challenges. Prototyping, tuning and inferencing large models require substantial memory and compute performance. To address these needs, Ascent GX10 is designed to provide developers with a powerful, economical desktop solution for AI development. Read full story Solidigm Develops Liquid-Cooled Enterprise SSDs for AI Deployments Press Release by btarunr Today, 00:37 Discuss (0 Comments) Solidigm, a pioneer in enterprise data storage, unveiled at the GTC AI Conference today one of the world's first liquid-cooled enterprise solid state drives (eSSDs)—helping remove the fans historically needed for storage devices and enabling future fully liquid-cooled artificial intelligence (AI) servers. Until now, the ability to deploy a completely liquid-cooled training server has been hampered by challenges with certain components. Traditional SSD direct liquid cooling (DLC) designs cool only one side of each SSD and prevent hot swapping. To enable more compact designs and decrease cooling costs, it is imperative these servers adopt a complete liquid-cooling approach to enable more compact designs while addressing architectural needs for all the components. Solidigm has worked with NVIDIA to address eSSD liquid-cooling challenges, such as hot swap-ability and single-side cooling constraints. At GTC 2025, Solidigm is demonstrating the first cold-plate cooled eSSDs featuring the Solidigm D7-PS1010 E1.S 9.5 mm form factor. "Solidigm shows how the combination of an innovative Solidigm E1.S SSD and liquid cold-plate kit—both first-to-market innovations—deliver significant benefits in thermal efficiency while maintaining data center grade serviceability," said Kevin Noh, Co-CEO of Solidigm. Read full story Phison Expands aiDAPTIV+ GPU Memory Extension Capabilities Press Release by btarunr Today, 00:33 Discuss (0 Comments) Phison Electronics (8299TT), a leading innovator in NAND flash technologies, today announced an array of expanded capabilities on aiDAPTIV+, the affordable AI training and inferencing solution for on-premises environments. aiDAPTIV+ will be integrated into a ML-series Maingear laptop, the first AI laptop PC capable of LLMOps, utilizing NVIDIA GPUs and available for concept demonstration and registration this week at NVIDIA GTC 2025. Customers will be able to fine-tune Large Language Models (LLMs) up to 8 billion parameters using their own data. Phison also expanded aiDAPTIV+ capabilities to run on edge computing devices powered by the NVIDIA Jetson platform, for enhanced generative AI inference at the edge and robotics deployments. With today's announcement, new and current aiDAPTIV+ users can look forward to the new aiDAPTIVLink 3.0 middleware, which will provide faster Time to First Token (TTFT) recall and extend the token length for greater context, improving inferencing performance and accuracy. These expansions will unlock access for users ranging from university students and AI industry professionals learning to train LLMs, or researchers uncovering deeper insights within their own data using a PC, all the way to manufacturing engineers automating factory floor enhancements via edge devices. Read full story KIOXIA Flash Memory and SSD Solutions Empower AI Applications at NVIDIA GTC 2025 Press Release by btarunr Today, 00:30 Discuss (0 Comments) This week at NVIDIA GTC 2025, the Kioxia group, a world leader in memory solutions, will highlight the critical role of high-performance storage in AI solutions - including its ability to scale these applications up and out. Visitors to the KIOXIA booth will discover how, as organizations develop their AI strategies, flash memory can maximize performance and efficiency, helping to make the most of AI investments. Product and technology demonstrations will be given in the KIOXIA booth #1811 on the show floor of the San Jose McEnry Convention Center from March 17-21 and include:Broad lineup of KIOXIA SSDs - Including the recently announced KIOXIA LC9 Series 122.88 terabyte (TB) capacity NVMe SSD in a 2.5-inch form factor - Kioxia's first enterprise QLC SSD using BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory 8th generation technology 2 terabits (Tb) QLC die.Live demo of new KIOXIA All-in-Storage ANNS with Product Quantization (KIOXIA AiSAQ ) technology - Featuring KIOXIA CD8P Series PCIe 5.0 NVMe Data Center SSDs.Live demo of High Capacity QLC Storage for fast retrieval of large datasets - Featuring KIOXIA LC9 Series Enterprise NVMe SSDs. Read full story Tuesday, March 18th 2025 Today's Reviews Cases Chieftec Visio HardwareInside.de (de) Chieftec Apex Lumo TechGaming (nl) Graphics Cards ASRock RX 9070 XT Taichi OC TechPowerUp Keyboards NuPhy Kick75 Cowcotland (fr) Memory Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-8000 32GB HW Legend (it) Motherboards ASUS ROG STRIX B850-A Gaming WiFi Think Computers PSUs FSP Mega Ti 1650W NikkTech Speakers Edifier W830NB Cowcotland (fr) Edifier MR3 KitGuru SSD Acer Predator GM9000 2TB Tweaktown DapuStor Roealsen6 R6101 7.68TB Tweaktown Team Group MP44Q 2 TB TechPowerUp ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi OC Review - Excellent Cooling Review Graphics Cards The ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi features the most powerful cooler of all the models that we've tested so far, resulting in a whisper-quiet gaming experience. It also comes with the highest power limit and biggest factory overclock, which makes it the fastest RX 9070 XT. Read Review Team Group MP44Q 2 TB Review Review SSD The Team Group MP44Q comes at a highly attractive pricing of $120 for the reviewed 2 TB model. Thanks to the MAP1602 controller, performance is impressive and can match famous drives like the Samsung 980 Pro. Only when the SLC cache is exhausted, this QLC-based SSD will fall behind. Read Review Argonaut Games Announces April 2 Launch of "Croc Legend of the Gobbos" Remaster Press Release by T0@st Yesterday, 16:47 Discuss (1 Comment) The wait is nearly over! We're thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated remaster of Croc Legend of the Gobbos is launching April 2, 2025! Wishlists are open for PC on GOG.com—with Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox digital storefronts following soon. Croc's back and he's still got the moves! Croc Legend of the Gobbos is the heartwarming journey of an endearing, humble little crocodile equipped with only his iconic backpack and a wiggly butt as he platforms his way across a series of unique worlds by running, jumping, climbing, swimming and tail spinning on his quest to rescue his adopted family of Gobbos from the grasp of the evil sorcerer Baron Dante and his impish Dantini hordes. With its broad appeal and groundbreaking creativity, the original game quickly became a multi-million selling platforming classic, and while the Croc Legend of the Gobbos remaster delivers an authentic gameplay experience that transports players back to the golden age of gaming, it also introduces a roster of modern updates including enhanced HD graphics, modern control mechanics with an updated camera, and retro video modes to recreate the gaming experience that charmed us in the 1990s. Read full story Respawn Entertainment & Bit Reactor to Showcase "Star Wars Turn-based Tactics Game" on April 19 by T0@st Yesterday, 16:33 Discuss (6 Comments) Back in January 2022, Electronic Arts and Lucasfilm Games announced a new "Star Wars strategy game." Press material revealed a production collaboration between Respawn Entertainment and Bit Reactor. The latter party was described as a: "newly formed studio, helmed by games industry veteran Greg Foerstch (ex-Firaxis Games). Respawn will produce the new Star Wars strategy game while Bit Reactor leads on the development of the title." EA's PR piece did not go into major detail, given the very early nature of the generically monikered strategy project. In the interim, Bit Reactor has spent just over three years of production time on their mystery title. Last Friday, the official Star Wars website published a schedule for next month's Celebration LIVE! Japan event. Eagle-eyed journos and fans soon noticed an intriguing entry, titled: "Bit Reactor Developer Panel featuring Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games." The April 19 early Saturday evening slot—4:30PM to 5:30PM, Live on the Galaxy Stage—will be dedicated to a "first look at a new Star Wars turn-based tactics game." According to reports from last summer, Greg Foerstch and fourteen other former Firaxis team members are involved in the making of the EA/Lucasfilm's unnamed Star Wars turn-based IP. Interestingly, a Bit Reactor 2024 blog post goes to great lengths in explaining that there is more to their internal makeup than being mere "XCOM" veterans. The scope of Respawn Entertainment's involvement is not clear, but Vince Zampella's studio is primarily working on an untitled Star Wars Jedi: Survivor sequel. Earlier on in March, an ex-employee leak indicated the unfortunate cancelation of an unannounced first-person shooter game. Industry watchdogs believe that the now dissolved Respawn "new game incubation team" was tasked with the creation of a Titanfall multiplayer prototype. SK hynix Showcases Industry-Leading Memory Technology at GTC 2025 Press Release by Nomad76 Yesterday, 16:25 Discuss (1 Comment) SK hynix Inc. announced today that it will participate in the GTC 2025, a global AI conference taking place March 17-21 in San Jose, California, with a booth titled "Memory, Powering AI and Tomorrow". The company will present HBM and other memory products for AI data centers and on-device and memory solutions for automotive business essential for AI era. Among the industry-leading AI memory technology to be displayed at the show are 12-high HBM3E and SOCAMM (Small Outline Compression Attached Memory Module), a new memory standard for AI servers. Read full story NVIDIA Announces DGX Spark and DGX Station Personal AI Computers Press Release by Nomad76 Yesterday, 15:58 Discuss (10 Comments) NVIDIA today unveiled NVIDIA DGX personal AI supercomputers powered by the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell platform. DGX Spark—formerly Project DIGITS—and DGX Station, a new high-performance NVIDIA Grace Blackwell desktop supercomputer powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra platform, enable AI developers, researchers, data scientists and students to prototype, fine-tune and inference large models on desktops. Users can run these models locally or deploy them on NVIDIA DGX Cloud or any other accelerated cloud or data center infrastructure. DGX Spark and DGX Station bring the power of the Grace Blackwell architecture, previously only available in the data center, to the desktop. Global system builders to develop DGX Spark and DGX Station include ASUS, Dell, HP Inc. and Lenovo. Read full story Ubisoft Explores the History of Feudal Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows Press Release by T0@st Yesterday, 15:41 Discuss (21 Comments) Assassin's Creed Shadows, launching on March 20, will continue the series' tradition of bringing players closer to history with a section of its database titled "Cultural Discovery." As part of the in-game Codex, this feature offers players carefully selected encyclopedic entries on the history, art, and culture of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. This cultural encyclopedia was written by historians and includes images from museums and institutions. Similar to the History of Baghdad feature in Assassin's Creed Mirage, Cultural Discovery will be integrated into the main game of Assassin's Creed Shadows, and is tied to player progression. Cultural Discovery contains almost two times as many entries as the History of Baghdad, with more than 125 entries at launch, and more to come. As players visit sites that provide a historical and cultural exploration of 16th-century Japan, they will unlock articles on the economy, castles, military affairs, daily life, historical figures, and events. One notable cultural codex entry, shown above, features an exclusive replica of a Kabuto, or Japanese war helmet, that symbolizes the first contact between Japan and Spain. The original Kabuto is part of one of the oldest collections of Japanese armor in Europe, and is kept at the Royal Armory in Madrid. This Kabuto had been almost entirely damaged during the fire suffered by the Royal Armory on July 10, 1884. Ubisoft, Patrimonio Nacional, and Spanish company Factum Arte joined forces to recover what was left of this Feudal Japan relic, create a faithful physical reconstruction of it, and make it accessible to people around the world through its inclusion in Assassin's Creed Shadows. The physical replica from Factum Arte will become part of the Royal Armory of Madrid's collection. Read full story Apple "A20" SoC Linked to TSMC "N3P" Process, AI Aspect Reportedly Improved with Advanced Packaging Tech by T0@st Yesterday, 15:28 Discuss (6 Comments) Over a year ago, industry watchdogs posited that Apple was patiently waiting in line at the front of TSMC's 2 Nanometer GAA "VVIP queue." The securing of cutting-edge manufacturing processes seems to be a consistent priority for the Cupertino, California-headquartered fabless chip designer. Current generation Apple chipsets—at best—utilize TSMC 3 nm (N3E) wafers. Up until very recently, many insiders believed that the projected late 2026 launch of A20 SoC-powered iPhone 18 smartphones would signal a transition to the Taiwanese foundry's advanced 2 nm (N2) node process. Officially, TSMC has roadmapped the start of 2 nm mass production around the second half of 2025. According to Jeff Pu—a Hong Kong-based analyst at GF Securities—the speculated A20 (2026) chipset could stick with N3P. Leaks suggest that aspects of Apple's next in line "A19" and "A19 Pro" mobile SoCs could be produced via a 3 nm TSMC process. MacRumors has picked up on additional inside track whispers; about Apple M5 processors (for next-gen iPad Pro models) being based on N3P—"likely due to increased wafer costs." Pu reckons that Apple's engineering team has provisioned a major generational improvement with A20's AI capabilities, courtesy of TSMC's Chip on Wafer on Substrate (CoWoS) packaging technology. This significant upgrade is touted to tighten integration between the chip's processor, unified memory, and Neural Engine segments. Revised insider forecasts have positioned A21 chip designs as natural candidates for a shift into 2 nm GAA territories. NVIDIA Announces Blackwell Ultra Platform for Next-Gen AI Press Release by Nomad76 Yesterday, 15:08 Discuss (0 Comments) NVIDIA today announced the next evolution of the NVIDIA Blackwell AI factory platform, NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra—paving the way for the age of AI reasoning. NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra boosts training and test-time scaling inference—the art of applying more compute during inference to improve accuracy—to enable organizations everywhere to accelerate applications such as AI reasoning, agentic AI and physical AI. Built on the groundbreaking Blackwell architecture introduced a year ago, Blackwell Ultra includes the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 rack-scale solution and the NVIDIA HGX B300 NVL16 system. The GB300 NVL72 delivers 1.5x more AI performance than the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72, as well as increases Blackwell's revenue opportunity by 50x for AI factories, compared with those built with NVIDIA Hopper. Read full story ASUS Introduces New "AI Cache Boost" BIOS Feature - R&D Team Claims Performance Uplift Press Release by T0@st Yesterday, 14:38 Discuss (8 Comments) Large language models (LLMs) love large quantities of memory—so much so, in fact, that AI enthusiasts are turning to multi-GPU setups to make even more VRAM available for their AI apps. But since many current LLMs are extremely large, even this approach has its limits. At times, the GPU will decide to make use of CPU processing power for this data, and when it does, the performance of your CPU cache and DRAM comes into play. All this means that when it comes to the performance of AI applications, it's not just the GPU that matters, but the entire pathway that connects the GPU to the CPU to the I/O die to the DRAM modules. It stands to reason, then, that there are opportunities to boost AI performance by optimizing these elements. That's exactly what we've found as we've spent time in our R&D labs with the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs. AMD just launched two new Ryzen CPUs with AMD 3D V-Cache Technology, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D, pushing the series into new performance territory. After testing a wide range of optimizations in a variety of workloads, we uncovered a range of settings that offer tangible benefits for AI enthusiasts. Now, we're ready to share these optimizations with you through a new BIOS feature: AI Cache Boost. Available through an ASUS AMD 800 Series motherboard and our most recent firmware update, AI Cache Boost can accelerate performance up to 12.75% when you're working with massive LLMs. Read full story Veteran CoD Producer Confirms Founding of Dark Outlaw Games; Sony Staffing Up New First-Party Studio by T0@st Yesterday, 14:23 Discuss (0 Comments) Jason Blundell—a veteran producer (at Treyarch) of many entries in the highly popular Call of Duty (CoD) franchise—has confirmed the founding of a new video game development studio: Dark Outlaw Games. This fledgling outfit started operations under the umbrella of Sony Interactive Studios (SIE). In an interview conducted by Jeff Gerstmann—a well-liked video game journalist—Blundell disclosed a very fortunate (early days) situation: "it's such a privilege to be able to do it with Sony as a new first-party studio...Sony doesn't set up first-party studios all the time. To have that privilege is humbling, it's really nice. I'm really excited." Industry whispers previously pointed to the "circa late 2023/early 2024" formation of an unnamed first-person shooter specialist team at PlayStation Studios, comprised of Jason Blundell and other ex-members of Deviation Games. This older organization started off back in 2020, under Blundell and Dave Anthony's direction—by June 2021, SIE announced an exciting partnership with Deviation Games. This "second-party" collaboration pointed to a new intellectual property destined for launch on Sony's market leading PlayStation 5 home console. In 2022, Blundell left Deviation under mysterious circumstances. The Los Angeles, California-based studio would eventually limp to a disappointing end in 2024; with no finalized product released. The eventual founding of Dark Outlaw Games is a point of curiosity, given Sony Corporation's widespread gutting of staff headcounts across first-party studios in early 2024. As revealed to Gerstmann during their bonus podcast episode appearance, the seasoned CoD vet outlined current project conditions: "staffing up (and) keeping it kind of 'low key' as the team develops its game...We're getting the team to jell, getting the ideas clicking—I'm a programmer at heart, so let's test those assumptions: Is it working? You're trying to escape velocity." The growing Dark Outlaw team has busied itself with an unannounced project. Blundell described a secretive approach—rushing in with a premature unveiling would not be appropriate at this point in time. He elaborated: "(Dark Outlaw Games) has worked away in the shadows for a while, and when we've got something to talk about, we'll step out into the light...But, you know the story for me is about the game, not about the studio...so the reason why we're not doing a fanfare or shout about it from the rooftops is like, let's get something, right?" Read full story NVIDIA Accelerates Science and Engineering With CUDA-X Libraries Powered by GH200 and GB200 Superchips Press Release by GFreeman Yesterday, 13:51 Discuss (1 Comment) Scientists and engineers of all kinds are equipped to solve tough problems a lot faster with NVIDIA CUDA-X libraries powered by NVIDIA GB200 and GH200 superchips. Announced today at the NVIDIA GTC global AI conference, developers can now take advantage of tighter automatic integration and coordination between CPU and GPU resources - enabled by CUDA-X working with these latest superchip architectures - resulting in up to 11x speedups for computational engineering tools and 5x larger calculations compared with using traditional accelerated computing architectures. This greatly accelerates and improves workflows in engineering simulation, design optimization and more, helping scientists and researchers reach groundbreaking results faster. NVIDIA released CUDA in 2006, opening up a world of applications to the power of accelerated computing. Since then, NVIDIA has built more than 900 domain-specific NVIDIA CUDA-X libraries and AI models, making it easier to adopt accelerated computing and driving incredible scientific breakthroughs. Now, CUDA-X brings accelerated computing to a broad new set of engineering disciplines, including astronomy, particle physics, quantum physics, automotive, aerospace and semiconductor design. Read full story BOXX Workstations Upgraded With New NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition GPUs  Press Release by GFreeman Yesterday, 13:48 Discuss (0 Comments) BOXX Technologies, the leading innovator of high-performance computers, rendering systems, and servers, announced that as a supplier of NVIDIA-Certified Systems, BOXX workstations will feature the new NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition and NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q Workstation Edition GPUs. Designed for creative professionals, these NVIDIA Blackwell architecture GPUs combine breakthrough AI inference, ray tracing, and neural rendering technology with major performance and memory improvements to drive demanding creative, design, and engineering workflows. BOXX will be among the first computer hardware manufacturers offering the new GPUs inside multiple workstation form factors. "From our desk side APEXX workstations to our FLEXX and RAXX data center platforms, BOXX is taking our record-setting performance to new heights with NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition GPUs," said BOXX CEO Kirk Schell. "Our systems equipped with these groundbreaking GPUs are purpose-built for creative professionals who demand the best, so whether its architects, engineers, and content creators, or data scientists and large scale enterprise deployments, BOXX accelerates mission critical work while maintaining unparalleled performance, reliability, and support." Read full story NVIDIA Launches RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Series Professional Graphics Cards by btarunr Yesterday, 13:27 Discuss (10 Comments) NVIDIA today launched the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell series of professional graphics cards. These cards are based on the latest GeForce "Blackwell" graphics architecture, and the three chips the company already launched on it. Leading the pack, is the RTX PRO 6000, a card that completely maxes out the massive "GB202" silicon, featuring more shaders than even the GeForce RTX 5090, albeit at lower clock speeds. The idea behind this product is to give pro-vis users more shader power, driving a large amount of GDDR7 ECC memory. Specifically, the card comes with 24,064 CUDA cores across all 192 SM physically present on the silicon, besides 768 Tensor cores, 192 RT cores, 768 TMUs, and 192 ROPs. The card gets a humungous 96 GB of ECC GDDR7 memory across the chip's 512-bit wide memory interface, probably using 48 Gbit density memory chips. The card has a TGP of 600 W, making out the 12V2x6 power input. It comes with a board design resembling the RTX 5090. Next up, is the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q. This card has essentially the same core-configuration as the RTX PRO 6000, but with a reduced TGP, and a simpler 2-slot board design that uses a lateral-blower. This card is meant for machines with multiple such cards installed, though something that isn't quite a rendering server. Lastly, there's the RTX PRO 6000 Server Edition. This card, again, has identical core-config to the others in the lineup, but with a board design optimized for rackmount servers and large rendering farms. The cooler relies on the rack's airflow for cooling. Focus Entertainment & Saber Highlight Hilarious Reactions to RoadCraft's Popular Steam Demo Press Release by T0@st Yesterday, 13:25 Discuss (0 Comments) Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive are excited to share a Reaction Trailer for their upcoming game RoadCraft, celebrating its demo's success during Steam Next Fest and allowing everyone to witness all kinds of memorable moments filled with truckloads of fun. The next-gen heavy-machinery simulation and sandbox game where players reshape the Aftermath is coming May 20 to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The demo is still live for a few days! In one week, over 350,000 players tried out the RoadCraft demo. With almost 12,000 simultaneous active users, it ranks 3rd most played demo during the Steam Next Fest. Having been greeted so warmly, the demo has won an extended lifetime following its Steam Next Fest participation, giving everyone the opportunity to get in on the fun… or go back to it until March 20, 6 pm CET! Read full story Server Market Revenue Increased 91% During the Q4 2024, NVIDIA Continues Dominating the GPU Server Space Press Release by AleksandarK Yesterday, 13:19 Discuss (1 Comment) According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $77.3 billion dollars in revenue during the last quarter of the year. This quarter showed the second highest growth rate since 2019 with a year-over-year increase of 91% in vendor revenue. Revenue generated from x86 servers increased 59.9% in 2024Q4 to $54.8 billion while Non-x86 servers increased 262.1% year over year to $22.5 billion. Revenue for servers with an embedded GPU in the fourth quarter of 2024 grew 192.6% year-over-year and for the full year 2024, more than half of the server market revenue came from servers with an embedded GPU. NVIDIA continues dominating the server GPU space with over 90% of the total shipments with and embedded GPU in 2024Q4. The fast pace at which hyperscalers and cloud service providers have been adopting servers with embedded GPUs has fueled the server market growth which has more than doubled in size since 2020 with revenue of $235.7 billion dollars for the full year 2024. Read full story PNY Adds "Plus" Size Options to GeForce RTX 5070 Ti "Triple Fan" Lineup by T0@st Yesterday, 13:11 Discuss (1 Comment) PNY officially introduced its launch lineup of GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards at CES 2025; all brand-new offerings were plainly labelled as "Triple Fan" models. Yesterday, VideoCardz alerted its readership to the emergence of "Plus" variants—all utilizing upper-mid-range NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti "Blackwell" GPU. In recent times, several of Team Green's board partners have stealthily added new products to web presences without any PR fanfare accompaniment. Last week, ZOTAC quietly expanded its SOLID GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti product ranges with "slimmer" CORE options. PNY's four freshest additions are dubbed "Triple Fan Plus"—quite fittingly, this updated moniker refers to larger card dimensions. Price and launch information was not available at the time of writing, but we can safely assume that their GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ARGB Triple Fan Plus OC SKU will sit at the top of the American AIB's resized pack. A non-overclocked ARGB-lit model is present on TPU's GPU database, alongside non-ARGB OC and standard variants. PNY's Triple Fan Plus shroud design is a chunky unit; VideoCardz noted growth (over vanilla variants) in two dimensions—gaining 1.7 cm in width, and roughly 3 cm in length. The already released Triple Fan housing officially occupied "2.8"-slots, but the larger "Plus" sibling is a proper 3-slot space filler. VideoCardz highlighted revised retail packaging—instead of a simple side-printed "GeForce RTX" logo, Plus boxes are adorned with a full GPU readout: "GeForce RTX 5070 Ti." The newer shroud design seems to sport shinier black accents, and wider ARGB lighting channels. HP Announces a Wide Range of New Products at its Amplify Conference Press Release by TheLostSwede Yesterday, 12:27 Discuss (0 Comments) At its annual Amplify Conference, HP Inc. today announced new products and services designed to shape the future of work, empowering people and businesses to create and manage their own way of working. The company unveiled more than 80 PCs, AI-powered print tools for SMBs, and Workforce Experience Platform enhancements all built to drive company growth and professional fulfillment. "HP is translating AI into meaningful experiences that drive growth and fulfillment," said Enrique Lores, President and CEO at HP Inc. "We are shaping the future of work with game-changing AI innovations that seamlessly adapt to how people want to work." Read full story Xbox Game Pass Reveals Late March Additions: Atomfall, Blizzard Arcade Collection & More... Press Release by T0@st Yesterday, 12:23 Discuss (0 Comments) We're back with more day one games for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, more games for Game Pass Standard, and more games for Game Pass Core! There is a little bit of everything, including co-op battles, classic console games, survival action and more. Let's get to the games! Available Today: 33 Immortals (Game Preview) (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass Available on day one! 33 Immortals is a co-op action-roguelike for 33 players. Play as a damned soul, and rebel against God's final judgment. Dive straight into epic, 33-player co-op battles with instant "pick-up and raid" matchmaking. Cooperate with your allies to survive against hordes of monsters and massive, challenging bosses. Expand your arsenal and equip powerful new relics to permanently upgrade your soul. Read full story Samsung Reportedly Partnered Up with Palantir to Improve Chip Production Yields by T0@st Yesterday, 12:11 Discuss (4 Comments) According to The Korea Economic Daily, an unlikely alliance—involving Samsung Electronics and Palantir Technologies—was formed at the end of last year. Late last week, insiders posited that the South Korean megacorporation's Foundry business was going through troubled times. It is not clear whether the assistance provided by Palantir's AI-infused suite has produced pleasing results chez Samsung's flagship production hubs, but insiders reckon that utilization of the software started just before Christmas. Local media outlets view this unusual pairing as a "gamble"—reportedly, the new-ish initiative has targeted an improved "semiconductor yield (ratio of good products in total production), quality, and productivity." The Samsung Foundry appears to be going "all-in" with its 2 nm GAA node process; industry moles picked up on signals transmitted by an alleged special "task force (TF)." This elite team is reportedly entrusted with a challenging two-pronged goal; get 2 nm GAA over the finish line by late 2025, alongside the (connected) finalization of a much-rumored "Exynos 2600" mobile chipset. The Korea Economic Daily news article mentions the expansion of a "Samsung DS Division AI Center" back in December (2025), but falls short of labelling this department as the aforementioned "special task force." Despite a previous reluctance to share sensitive data with external companies, the latest report suggests a significant change in strategy. Further details were disclosed: "(Samsung's) collaboration with Palantir is handled by the DS Division AI Center...The AI Center is an organization that merged the DS Division Innovation Center and SAIT (formerly Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology) AI Center, and is developing DS Division-specific technologies using AI, advancing development software, building AI platforms, and controlling and advancing facilities and infrastructure." Around late February, industry inside trackers predicted continued "smooth" progress with the 2 nm GAA node. Samsung Foundry's fully upgraded "S2" mass production line is expected to come online by Q4 2025. Lenovo Shows Custom Legion GeForce RTX 5090D and RTX 5080 Graphics Cards by AleksandarK Yesterday, 11:33 Discuss (6 Comments) Lenovo has listed two custom Legion GPUs designed specifically for its Legion 9000K gaming systems. These models—the RTX 5090D and RTX 5080—are available exclusively in the Chinese market and are not intended for the DIY segment. The "D" designation in the RTX 5090D model signifies that the component adheres to specific regulatory standards required in China, hence Lenovo choosing it for their China-exclusive systems. Both GPUs incorporate a cooling solution that spans four expansion slots and utilizes three fans, complemented by CNC-machined metal shrouds and full backplates. While detailed parameters such as core and memory clock speeds have not been disclosed, the two models differ in their GPU architectures: the RTX 5090D is built around the larger GB202 die, and the RTX 5080 uses the smaller GB203 silicon. Both cards employ a single 16-pin power connector and are expected to operate at standard factory settings without factory overclocking dialed in yet. But with a massive cooler configuration, it should be an easy thing to do. Regarding computational capability, the RTX 5090D delivers up to 2,375 TOPS, supporting gaming tasks and localized AI processing. These GPUs are integrated within systems powered by Intel's Core Ultra 200K series processors. System configurations start at 22,499 RMB (approximately $3,100) for units featuring the RTX 5080 paired with a Core Ultra 7 265K processor and 32 GB of RAM. In contrast, configurations with the RTX 5090D, Core Ultra 9 285K processor, and 64 GB of RAM are priced at 41,999 RMB (roughly $5,820). Lenovo has also indicated that mid-range RTX 5070 variants are planned for future releases and that final production units may vary slightly from the initial promotional renders of these cards. Drop Unveils The Lord of the Rings Black Speech CSTM80 & CSTM65 Keyboard Designs Press Release by T0@st Yesterday, 11:12 Discuss (7 Comments) CSTM creations worthy of the Dark Lord. Into these keyboards, we poured his malice, his cruelty, and his will to dominate all life. Customize like the shapeshifter Sauron himself on the new Drop + The Lord of the Rings Black Speech CSTM80 and CSTM65. Enshrouding these pre-builts in their own shadows of Mordor are our all-new Black Speech CSTM Decorative Cases—featuring exclusive artwork and magnetic detachability for easy customization. Officially licensed MT3 Black Speech Keycaps Speaking that same shadow into existence is our officially licensed MT3 Black Speech Keycap set - showcasing legends written in the same sinister scrawl found on The One Ring, as well as extra accent keys from our Magma Kit. CSTM components to conquer any desk—Marching for Mordor alongside our exclusive Black Speech accessories is a whole legion of enthusiast components; including Gateron switches, customizable gasket mounting, case foam, case weights, and more... Read full story Yeston Predicts Stabilization of Radeon RX 9070 Series Supply After April by T0@st Yesterday, 11:00 Discuss (12 Comments) Coverage of Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 launch batches has mainly focused on Western market conditions, with little insight into goings-on in China. AMD and board partners held a special RDNA 4 kick-off event in Beijing at the end of February, roughly twelve hours in advance of their international presentation. According to VideoCardz, initial supplies of Yeston's Sakura and Sakura Atlantis graphics cards were snapped up quickly by regional customers. The Chinese AIB specializes in brightly-hued shroud and backplate designs, often decorated with "waifu" illustrations and miscellaneous cute graphics. Unfortunately, interested parties from abroad are limited to importing from local retail platforms. Yeston's social media accounts have alerted potential customers to re-stocks and connected developments—their latest bulletin hints about an improved situation, following another swift depletion of refreshed stock: "hello everyone! Thank you for the support! We have received a lot of messages and would love to inform you now the supply is unstable, but we will restock every week. Please don't be frustrated if you didn't get it. The supply will become stable and continue to be available after April." Interestingly, this morning's message did not touch upon the controversial topic of price hikes. At launch, Yeston's latest Navi 48 GPU-based offerings conformed or floated just above Team Red baseline MSRP (including VAT)—4999 RMB (~$686 USD) for XT, 4499 RMB (~$617 USD) for non-XT—likely boosting demand around that time. Last week, AMD board partners in Japan expressed concerns about current supply constraints—GPU market share in that region had climbed to ~45%, due to the popularity of RX 9070 Series graphics cards. Team Red could lose ground if GPU allocation limitations continue. PNY Unveils High-Performance CS2342 M.2 2230 SSD for Gaming Devices, Desktops, and Laptops Press Release by Nomad76 Yesterday, 10:48 Discuss (0 Comments) PNY announced the addition of the CS2342 M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD to its lineup of solid-state drives. Boasting some of the fastest 2230 read and write speeds of up to 7,300/6,000 MB/s, and availability in 1 TB and 2 TB capacities, the CS2342 is an upgrade for gamers, creators, and enthusiasts. The new CS2342 is expected to hit retailers in late March. Huge Capabilities in a Compact Size PNY's CS2342 combines the compact M.2 2230 form factor with the NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 interface, delivering exceptional data transfer speeds for handheld gaming devices, desktops, and laptops. The CS2342 delivers lightning-fast read speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,000 MB/s, with capacities of up to 2 TB, making it the perfect upgrade for any M.2 2230 compatible device. Whether you are storing more games, transferring files faster, or boosting your PC's storage capacity to hold more files and content creations - the CS2342 will take your device to its maximum potential. Read full story AMD Radeon RX 9070 non-XT "Made by AMD" OEM Design Pictured by AleksandarK Yesterday, 10:39 Discuss (11 Comments) Last week, we got a leaked picture of AMD's reference/OEM/Made by AMD (MBA) design of the Radeon RX 9070 XT in China. However, we have a non-XT card on the menu today, with the reference design also pictured in China. We already know that AMD is not releasing any MBA reference designs of its latest Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs based on the RDNA 4. However, the Chinese black market is the place to be when it comes to finding these MBA cards, probably manufactured in high double-digit or low tripe-digits of units. AMD usually has one of its AIB partners manufacture these for OEM integrated system distribution or partner testing/software optimization. Pictured below is the Radeon RX 9070 non-XT GPU with an all-black shroud. Unlike official renders, this design is much more toned down. The official render shows a black/gray color combination with an LED-illuminated Radeon logo. However, the official version appears with only a simple aesthetic, without a hint of LED illumination. The card wasn't pictured running, but we assume that there is no LED illumination. Below, you can compare the pictured/leaked Radeon RX 9070 GPU with the official render. Intel Releases XeSS 2 SDK to GitHub, Lays Groundwork for Neural Rendering Support by btarunr Yesterday, 10:15 Discuss (2 Comments) Intel along the sidelines of the 2025 GDC announced the release of the XeSS 2 SDK on the company's GitHub page. This makes it possible for any game developer to understand XeSS 2 and integrate it with their current and upcoming games, covering features such as XeSS 2 upscaling, XeSS 2 frame generation, and XeSS 2 Low Latency. Intel released the XeSS 2 feature-set with its Arc B-series "Battlemage" graphics cards, it is backwards compatible with Arc A-series "Alchemist" discrete GPUs that support XMX matrix math acceleration. XeSS 2 uses an AI DNN to reconstruct details in upscaled images, making it technologically closer to DLSS than to AMD FSR. Next up, Intel also announced that it has updated its first-party programming guides, its Unreal Engine plugin, and its XeSS Inspector software development tool, to each support XeSS 2, including its upscaling, frame-generation, and low-latency components. Perhaps the more important development in the Intel Graphics team right now is that the company announced that it has laid the groundwork to implement Neural Rendering, or at least the parts that are standardized under the latest updates to DirectX 12, bringing the benefits of DirectX Cooperative Vectors to game developers. It will soon be possible for 3D applications to directly address the XMX engines on Arc A-series and B-series GPUs for an up to 10x gain in inference performance for neural texture compression. Glorious Expands GMP 2 Mouse Pad Lineup with Printed Gradient Series Press Release by T0@st Yesterday, 10:04 Discuss (2 Comments) Glorious Gaming, a global leader in PC gaming hardware, today announces the launch of new ways to customize gaming setups, with all new additions to their GMP 2 mouse pad lineup. Inspired by fan-favorite designs, the latest GMP 2 Printed Series cloth gaming mouse pads make achieving a clean, coordinated setup effortless. Choose from 1 of 3 designs, Nebula, Ocean and Rainforest to coordinate with Glorious GPBT keycaps, or an entire room aesthetic. The crisp lines and bold colors resist fading over time, and are as durable as the matching dye-sub GPBT keycap sets. Based on the coveted GMP 2 XXL mouse pad, the all new gradient series packs in all the same great features of the black GMP 2 mouse pads. Including the same precision cloth surface, the dense weave and high thread count ensure a smooth glide with just the right amount of resistance and are a perfect blend of speed and control, optimized for all gaming mice. As with the mainline GMP 2 mouse pads, the new colorways also feature the same spill resistant barrier to ensure the gaming surface is easy to clean and the pad's smooth glide is protected during those unfortunate accidents. MOZA Announces New Hardware and Software for Sim Racing and Flight Simulation Press Release by Nomad76 Yesterday, 09:39 Discuss (2 Comments) MOZA Racing, a leading innovator in sim racing and flight simulation hardware, is redefining the industry with its highly anticipated product launch on March 18, 2025. This milestone event introduces a lineup of next-generation products designed to push the boundaries of realism, precision, and innovation. Whether you're a sim racer or a flight simulation enthusiast, this launch promises to transform your experience! A New Era in Sim Racing: Hardware and Software Innovations MOZA Racing's founders and developers bring decades of expertise from the automotive industry, ensuring every product is engineered with precision and performance at its core. By integrating the latest automotive technologies into its sim racing gear, MOZA delivers an ultra-realistic experience that bridges the gap between virtual and real-world dynamics. Read full story AYANEO Debuts First Snapdragon G-Powered Gaming Tablet with Active Cooling by AleksandarK Yesterday, 09:26 Discuss (1 Comment) AYANEO debuted its Android gaming pad at GDC 2025 in San Francisco on March 17, establishing itself as the world's first device manufacturer to integrate Qualcomm's new Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 gaming platform. The AYANEO Gaming Pad features significant performance upgrades, with CPU and GPU improvements of 30% and 28% over previous generation hardware. The device centers around an 8.3-inch 1440p LCD optimized for gaming with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 3:2 aspect ratio. AYANEO has implemented an active cooling system with a blower-type fan to maintain thermal stability during extended gaming sessions. The hardware architecture includes a CNC all-metal frame, and a transparent glass back cover in what the company calls its "Explorer Edition" design aesthetic. Other specs, such as the camera, exceed typical gaming tablet specifications, with a 5 MP front-facing camera for streaming complemented by a 50 MP primary rear camera and a 13 MP 120-degree ultra-wide lens. The Gaming Pad incorporates a six-axis gyroscope for motion controls and quad-chamber speakers for spatial audio output. Connectivity advances include implementing Wi-Fi 7. The Gaming Pad supports peripheral ecosystem expansion through compatible controllers, keyboards, and mice, enhancing its versatility across gaming contexts. While AYANEO is the first to market with the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 Platform, OneXPlayer has simultaneously announced its ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 with the same chipset. AYANEO has not yet disclosed pricing, availability, or complete technical specifications, with additional product details expected in upcoming announcements. SilverStone Intros Triton Rx ATX 3.1 PSU Series with Cybenetics Gold Certification by Nomad76 Yesterday, 09:22 Discuss (0 Comments) SilverStone has listed its Triton RX power supply series on its website, currently available in 650 W, 750 W, and 850 W versions. These power supplies have received Cybenetics Gold energy efficiency certification and feature a non-modular flat embossed cable design. The Triton RX PSUs utilize a 120 mm ICB bearing fan with a minimum operating noise of 18 dB(A), comply with ATX 3.1 standards, and support up to 2× power excursion. All three PSUs have 1x 24 / 20-Pin motherboard connector, 2x 8 / 4-Pin EPS / ATX 12 V, 1x 12+4-Pin 12V-2x6, 2x 8 / 6-Pin PCIe connectors, 6x SATA and 2x 4-Pin Peripheral connectors. According to SilverStone's technical specifications, these power supplies use high-quality Japanese electrolytic capacitors and feature all major safety protections, including over-current, over-power, over-voltage, short-circuit, under-voltage, and over-temperature protection. The compact 140 mm depth makes the Triton RX PSU series compatible with a wide range of PC cases. As of now, SilverStone has not announced pricing or when the Triton Rx power supply series will be available in stores. Gamdias Rolls Out the Boreas M2-61L CPU Cooler Press Release by btarunr Yesterday, 07:14 Discuss (3 Comments) GAMDIAS, a premier brand in high-performance gaming PC hardware, proudly announces the launch of the BOREAS M2-61L CPU air cooler. Engineered for exceptional cooling performance, this advanced air cooler features a single-tower design with enlarged aluminium fins, six copper heat pipes, and a high-performance PWM fan. Adding a touch of style and functionality, a massive 4.3" IPS LCD screen displays real-time system information and customizable visuals, ensuring optimal cooling with a personalized aesthetic. As part of GAMDIAS's 2025 slogan, "GAMING REIMAGINED," the BOREAS M2-61L allows users to reimagine the future of air cooling with its innovative design. "With the BOREAS M2-61L, we are pushing the boundaries of air-cooling technology, combining performance and personalization to deliver an exciting new solution for gamers everywhere," said Stimson Wang, CEO of GAMDIAS. With this launch, GAMDIAS reinforces its commitment to delivering premium products that set new industry benchmarks. The BOREAS M2-61L features a massive 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a 272×480 vertical resolution, making it ideal for vertical video formats such as Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok. It also allows for full personalization, enabling users to set custom images or animated GIFs as the background while monitoring real-time system performance. Enclosed in a sleek black finish, the LCD adds a dynamic and stylish touch, enhancing the aesthetics of any build while maintaining a premium look. Read full story GMKtec Launches EVO-X2 Mini PC with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 & AMD CEO Lisa Su's Autograph Press Release by Nomad76 Yesterday, 07:11 Discuss (18 Comments) GMKtec has launched the EVO-X2 mini PC, personally autographed by AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su. As the world's first AI mini PC equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, it delivers exceptional performance. This processor features 16 cores and 32 threads, with a maximum frequency of 5.1 GHz and 80 MB cache, ensuring rapid data processing. The integrated Radeon 8060S iGPU excels in graphics handling, while the XDNA2 architecture NPU offers 50 TOPS of AI computing power, significantly outperforming competitors. In AI inference tasks involving 70-billion-parameter local models, it even surpasses the NV 5090D. GMKtec EVO-X2: A New Era in AI Mini PCs GMKtec has officially unveiled the EVO-X2, a groundbreaking mini PC that marks a significant milestone in AI computing. This compact device is the world's first to feature the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, a testament to GMKtec's commitment to innovation and performance. Read full story ENERMAX Launches the ETS-T41 Series CPU Tower Coolers by Nomad76 Yesterday, 06:59 Discuss (0 Comments) ENERMAX has silently launched the ETS-T41 tower CPU cooler series composed of 3 slightly distinct versions: ETS-T41 Digital ARGB, ETS-T41 Digital and ETS-T41. All 3 CPU coolers have the same base specifications with the main differences in the cooling fans, the exterior coating and the additional digital display panel. Measuring 157 mm in height, they feature four Ø6 mm copper direct contact heat pipes, two 120 mm fans and an aluminium fins radiator capable of achieving up to 250 W TDP. As mentioned, one of the features that differentiate the 3 versions is the fans. The Digital ARGB and Digital versions use Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) fans, while the basic model uses Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB) fans. Moreover, the two 120 mm fans have slightly different characteristics in the "Digital" versions: one has 600-1600 RPM speed with up to 69.63 CFM and a maximum noise of 25 dB(A), while the second fan has a speed of 600-1400 RPM with up to 56.53 CFM and 23.5 dBA (Max). The ETS-T41 uses the more economical option with two identical 120 mm fans at 600~1600 RPM speed with up to 69.63 CFM and a maximum noise of 25 dB(A). Another feature is the digital panel that monitors and displays CPU and GPU temperatures or fan speeds. Read full story Vietnam to Begin First Wafer Fab Construction, Eyes Semiconductor Leadership in the Coming Decade by AleksandarK Yesterday, 05:06 Discuss (1 Comment) Vietnam's government has approved its first wafer fab facility, with an investment of 12.8 trillion VND (approximately $500 million). The first phase of the facility, scheduled for completion by 2030, is designed to manufacture specialized chips for defense, AI, and other high-tech applications. The project will receive government backing through direct funding—covering up to 30% of the total investment, capped at 10 trillion VND—and tax incentives. A special steering committee headed by the Prime Minister has been tasked with overseeing the project's execution and resource allocation. The new fab is a critical component of Vietnam's long-term semiconductor strategy, a phased approach toward building a domestic ecosystem for chip design, manufacturing, and testing. The current investment is modest compared to the typical costs of advanced wafer fabs, which can reach up to $50 billion. Nonetheless, the project is a foundational, one-step-at-the-time move intended to spur further investments and technology transfer. Vietnamese officials have reportedly engaged in discussions with major international chip manufacturers—including US, South Korea, and Taiwan entities, such as GlobalFoundries and Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp—to explore potential collaborative opportunities. Vietnam already hosts 174 semiconductor-related projects, predominantly focused on chip packaging and testing, in which global companies like Intel and Amkor have established significant operations. The second phase, from 2030-2040, envisions Vietnam emerging as a worldwide center for electronics and semiconductors. By expanding to at least 200 design companies, establishing two semiconductor chip manufacturing plants, and creating 15 packaging and testing facilities, the country intends to gradually develop independent semiconductor product design and production capabilities. Read full story ASRock Rack Debuts High-Performance AI Server Solutions at GTC 2025 Press Release by Nomad76 Yesterday, 04:50 Discuss (1 Comment) ASRock Rack Inc., the leading innovative server company, will showcase its high-performance AI server lineup at GTC 2025 in San Jose, California, from March 18-21. The featured solutions include next-gen AI servers based on the NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra platform and RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition, and the debut of the liquid-cooled 4U8X-GNR2. Agentic AI, autonomous systems that perceive, decide, and act, is gaining traction across industries, from healthcare to robotics. The growing demand for real-time interactions and adaptive learning is driving the need for accelerated computing servers with exceptional computational power. At GTC today, ASRock Rack showcases servers based on NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra, the latest addition to the NVIDIA Blackwell accelerated computing platform, offering optimized compute and increased memory, leading the way for a new era of AI reasoning, agentic AI, and physical AI applications. Read full story MSI Powers the Future of Cloud Computing at CloudFest 2025 Press Release by Nomad76 Yesterday, 04:45 Discuss (0 Comments) MSI, a leading global provider of high-performance server solutions, unveiled its next-generation server platforms—ORv3 Servers, DC-MHS Servers, and NVIDIA MGX AI Servers—at CloudFest 2025, held from March 18-20 at booth H02. The ORv3 Servers focus on modularity and standardization to enable seamless integration and rapid scalability for hyperscale growth. Complementing this, the DC-MHS Servers emphasize modular flexibility, allowing quick reconfiguration to adapt to diverse data center requirements while maximizing rack density for sustainable operations. Together with NVIDIA MGX AI Servers, which deliver exceptional performance for AI and HPC workloads, MSI's comprehensive solutions empower enterprises and hyperscalers to redefine cloud infrastructure with unmatched flexibility and performance. "We're excited to present MSI's vision for the future of cloud infrastructure." said Danny Hsu, General Manager of MSI's Enterprise Platform Solutions. "Our next-generation server platforms address the critical needs of scalability, efficiency, and sustainability. By offering modular flexibility, seamless integration, and exceptional performance, we empower businesses, hyperscalers, and enterprise data centers to innovate, scale, and lead in this cloud-powered era." Read full story Google Teams up with MediaTek for Next-Generation TPU v7 Design by AleksandarK Yesterday, 04:26 Discuss (2 Comments) According to Reuters, citing The Information, Google will collaborate with MediaTek to develop its seventh-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), which is also known as TPU v7. Google maintains its existing partnership with Broadcom despite the new MediaTek collaboration. The AI accelerator is scheduled for production in 2026, and TSMC is handling manufacturing duties. Google will lead the core architecture design while MediaTek manages I/O and peripheral components, as Economic Daily News reports. This differs from Google's ongoing relationship with Broadcom, which co-develops core TPU architecture. The MediaTek partnership reportedly stems from the company's strong TSMC relationship and lower costs compared to Broadcom. There is also a possibility that MediaTek could design inference-focused TPU v7 chips while Broadcom focuses on training architecture. Nonetheless, the development of TPU is a massive market as Google is using so many chips that it could use a third company, hypothetically. The development of TPU continues Google's vertical integration strategy for AI infrastructure. Google reduces dependency on NVIDIA hardware by designing proprietary AI chips for internal R&D and cloud operations. At the same time, competitors like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta rely heavily on NVIDIA's processors for AI training and inference. At Google's scale, serving billions of queries a day, designing custom chips makes sense from both financial and technological sides. As Google develops its own specific workloads, translating that into hardware acceleration is the game that Google has been playing for years now. Patriot Memory Launches New Transporter Lite and PVP30 External Portable SSDs Press Release by GFreeman Yesterday, 04:12 Discuss (1 Comment) Patriot Memory, has announced the launch of two new external portable SSD (PSSD) products: Patriot Transporter Lite and Viper PVP30, offering diverse options for users seeking high-speed transfer, portability, and stability. The Viper PVP30 Portable SSD is a high-performance external portable SSD from Patriot Memory Viper series, designed specifically for gamers and professionals. It employs a USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2 interface, delivering sequential read speeds of up to 2000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 1800 MB/s, greatly improving data transfer efficiency. It offers two capacity options: 1 TB and 2 TB, and is equipped with a USB Type-C port to ensure compatibility with the latest devices. The aluminium alloy case design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also provides excellent heat dissipation, ensuring efficient operation over extended periods. Read full story EIZO Releases FlexScan EV2720S, Eco-Conscious 27-inch Monitor with USB Type-C Press Release by GFreeman Yesterday, 04:04 Discuss (0 Comments) EIZO Corporation (TSE: 6737) today announced the release of the FlexScan EV2720S - a 27-inch, WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution monitor equipped with USB Type-C connectivity for streamlined hot desking and remote office work. It is the successor model to the FlexScan EV2781, offering enhanced energy efficiency and compliance with the latest global environmental standards. With sustainability gaining more significance in the modern landscape, organizations are urged to make well-informed decisions when procuring new technology. The EV2720S consumes just 14 watts of power, representing a 22% reduction from the previous model. This substantial decrease helps users to lower energy costs and contributes to a smaller carbon footprint, supporting sustainability efforts. Read full story Patriot Memory Introduces New Viper EV330 PCIe M.2 2230 SSD Enclosure Press Release by GFreeman Yesterday, 03:58 Discuss (2 Comments) Patriot Memory has unveiled the Viper EV330 PCIe M.2 2230 SSD enclosure, specifically designed for users seeking high-speed data transfer, superior heat dissipation, and portability. This enclosure supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2 interface, delivering ultra-fast data transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps, enabling users to quickly access and back up large files for both professional applications and everyday needs. The Viper EV330 enclosure accommodates PCIe NVMe SSDs in the M.2 2230 form factor, making it ideal for storage expansion in high-performance laptops, mini PCs, and mobile devices. The aluminium alloy housing not only provides excellent thermal management but also features silicone shock protection to enhance impact resistance, ensuring stable SSD operation even during mobile use. Read full story MSI Announces New Assassin's Creed Shadows Game Bundle Press Release by GFreeman Yesterday, 03:51 Discuss (2 Comments) Get ready to take your gaming to the next level and explore the thrilling world of Assassin's Creed Shadows—on us! MSI is proud to partner with Ubisoft to bring gamers an exclusive offer. Starting March 20, 2025, purchase select MSI products and receive a free game code for Assassin's Creed Shadows. MSI's cutting-edge products are designed for an exceptional gaming experience, offering breathtaking visuals, seamless performance, and unmatched reliability. Whether you're navigating ancient cities or engaging in epic battles, MSI has the gear to ensure your adventure is legendary. Level Up Your Gaming Setup with MSI: Explore our recommended picks to amplify your gameplay and unlock the true potential of Assassin's Creed Shadows. The MPG 274URF QD gaming monitor will give you the competitive edge you need to take down your opponents. This 27-inch UHD display features a 160 Hz refresh rate and ultra-fast 0.5 ms (GtG, Min.) response time. With Adaptive-Sync technology, enjoy smooth, tear-free gameplay for the ultimate competitive advantage. Read full story China Dedicates $55 Billion for Semiconductor, AI, and Quantum Computing Development in 2025 by AleksandarK Yesterday, 03:50 Discuss (4 Comments) China's Ministry of Finance has allocated $55 billion (¥398.12 billion) for science and technology funding in 2025, marking a 10% increase from the previous year's $50 billion (¥361.9 billion). This expenditure now stands as the nation's third-largest budget item, following only national defense and debt interest payments. The 2024 allocation achieved a 97.6% implementation rate, indicating effective deployment of resources in the technology sector. The funding prioritizes initiatives under the "Science and Technology Innovation 2030" program, with significant investments targeting semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing research. Rather than stimulating immediate breakthroughs, the incremental funding increase aims to strengthen existing projects and enhance technological self-reliance amid global competition. This strategy shows some fiscal constraints imposed by China's economic slowdown while maintaining the country's long-term technological objectives. Supplementary measures bolster direct R&D investment, including enhanced support for fundamental research and specialized financing mechanisms for technology-focused enterprises. Tax reductions and targeted subsidies form part of a comprehensive policy framework designed to foster domestic innovation capabilities. While the funding increase shows commitment to technological advancement, effective project management and efficient resource allocation will be critical success factors, mainly as China competes more globally. Perhaps the most important milestone for this aid package will be supporting the development of advanced lithography tools to make sure that domestic companies can manufacture cutting-edge silicon. Eurocom Unleashes New 18-inch Raptor X18 Laptop With NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Press Release by GFreeman Yesterday, 03:46 Discuss (4 Comments) Eurocom is launching the Raptor X18, the world's first customized 18" laptop powered by the newest 24 GB GDDR7 680 Tensor AI cores NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, 256 GB of DDR5 memory, 32 TB of RAID 0/1/5 four NVMe SSDs, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores, 24 threads, and a massive 36 MB cache. Eurocom is pushing the boundaries of portable high-performance computing with the launch of the Raptor X18 Mobile Supercomputer, designed for those who demand extreme computational power—whether for AI development, deep learning, scientific simulations, engineering, content creation, or gaming at the highest levels. Unparalleled Performance and Display The Raptor X18 is the first laptop ever to feature an astonishing 256 GB of DDR5 memory, ensuring seamless multitasking for the most memory-intensive operations, including running large-scale LLM models offline and locally. Combined with 24 GB of next-gen GDDR7 VRAM from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU (680 Tensor AI cores), this mobile supercomputer dominates AI processing, 3D modeling, complex simulations, and ultra-high-performance gaming. With up to 32 TB of NVMe SSD storage in RAID 0/1/5, users can store and access massive datasets with blazing speed, eliminating bottlenecks in high-end workflows. The Raptor X18 features an 18-inch UHD 200 Hz (3840x2400) display, offering impeccable clarity and smoothness for gaming, scientific visualization, and content creation. Read full story Valkyrie x TechPowerUp Giveaway: Entries End Soon, Hurry! by btarunr Yesterday, 01:19 Discuss (0 Comments) Valkyrie and TechPowerUp bring you the Spring 2025 Giveaway. There are as many as six prizes up for grabs that include a premium mid-tower case and AIO liquid CPU coolers. Prizes include a VK-02 Mid-Tower ATX PC Case with LCD Screen, a couple of Valkyrie V360 Lite AIO CPU Liquid Coolers, and a trio of Valkyrie V240 Lite AIO CPU Liquid Coolers, which make for six lucky winners, and the Giveaway is open worldwide! Entries have been open since last week, and close in about two days from now, so hurry! You can increase your chances of winning by sharing the Giveaway across your social media! For more information, and to participate, visit this page. Monday, March 17th 2025 Today's Files CPU-Z 2.15 Today's Reviews Cases be quiet! Pure Base 501 DX Pause Hardware (fr) Graphics Cards MSI RTX 5070 Gaming Trio OC Guru3D Palit RTX 5070 GamingPro OC Pause Hardware (fr) ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5070 OC Tweaktown Memory G.Skill Trident Z5 CK RGB DDR5-8800 32GB Pause Hardware (fr) Motherboards ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme Hardware Asylum Maxsun Z890 iCraft Vertex NikkTech Mouse AQIRYS M60 Wireless Madshrimps Pulsar X2H V3 Size 2 Cowcotland (fr) Multimedia AVerMedia Core Go GC313 APH Networks Elgato Game Capture Neo TechGaming (nl) Others AVerMedia Core Go & Elite Go TechPowerUp PSUs Corsair SF750 750 W TechPowerUp Corsair SF750 750 W Review Review Power Supplies Small gaming rigs can still be powerful. Today we're looking at the SF750 - Corsair's submission into the premium SFX power supply space. The updated design brings ATX 3.1 support and keeps the impressive 80 Plus Platinum efficiency levels. Read Review AVerMedia Core Go & Elite Go Review Review Other AVerMedia recently added two new devices to its Go product lineup. Both are powerful 100 W GaN USB-C chargers with USB PD 3.0 support and support 4K60 HDMI video passthrough. However, one of them goes a step further by also functioning as a pocket-sized capture card, making it a versatile tool for content creators and gamers. Read Review Western Digital Names Storage Infrastructure Executive Ahmed Shihab as Chief Product Officer Press Release by Nomad76 Monday, 19:38 Discuss (0 Comments) Western Digital (Nasdaq: WDC) announced today that it has hired Ahmed Shihab as Chief Product Officer. Shihab, a seasoned expert in cloud storage needs and requirements, most recently served as Corporate Vice President of Azure Storage at Microsoft. In this role, he led the engineering and operations teams for Object and Block storage, driving the design and development of Microsoft's cloud storage solutions. As Western Digital's new Chief Product Officer, Shihab is responsible for leading product strategy and engineering as the company accelerates innovation and development of HDD products and solutions. "Ahmed joins Western Digital at a pivotal time for the HDD industry with data generation, AI adoption, and the demand for scalable storage continuing to grow. His expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation and meeting the industry's evolving needs," said Irving Tan, CEO of Western Digital. "Given his tenure with storage and infrastructure design and development, Ahmed is the right leader to move Western Digital forward as we help our customers unleash the power and value of data." Read full story Bandai Namco Presents BLEACH Rebirth of Souls Protagonist's Three Playable Forms Press Release by T0@st Monday, 17:31 Discuss (1 Comment) Bleach Rebirth of Souls is an upcoming fighting action game based on the legendary anime franchise, delivering an immersive Bleach experience. Engage in thrilling one-on-one sword combat with your favorite characters and unlock powerful forms to overturn the tide of battle - the more desperate the situation, the more powerful you become! Of course, a Bleach game would be nothing without protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki—and we have some news on the classic character. Ahead of the game's release on March 21, we're excited to reveal Ichigo Kurosaki's most powerful form, Final Getsugatensho and its unique playstyle—as well as his two other forms, Bankai and base. Through the Story Mode, re-live iconic battles and moments from the Bleach storyline and experience the growth of Ichigo Kurosaki as he discovers his new powers and unlocks powerful transformations. In the game, this will be represented by three different forms, each as a separate playable character, which will come with different combat styles to best suit his stage of growth in the Story Mode. Let us run you through each one. Read full story Razer Blade 16 with GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile GPU Spotted in Leaked Doc, MSRP: $1999 by T0@st Monday, 17:15 Discuss (8 Comments) Officially, NVIDIA has only revealed mobile variants of its GeForce RTX 50 "Blackwell" GPU series going down to RTX 5070. At CES 2025, Jensen Huang's keynote presentation proposed a $1299 entry point for GB206-equipped gaming laptops—rated up to 800 AI TOPS. As demonstrated by recent market trends, "MSRP" recommendations are widely viewed as whimsical recommendations (at best). Pre-orders for upper crust to mid-range GeForce RTX 50-series laptops opened up on February 25, but the missing ROP (Raster Operations Pipeline) problem has seemingly spread to Blackwell's mobile offshoot. Reports suggest that necessary investigations have pushed initial customer-bound deliveries into April. Presumably, unannounced lower end products—in GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5050 Mobile form—are similarly delayed. Earlier today, momomo_us—a notable source of pre-launch information—unearthed an alleged "Razer-authored" new product document. The American-Singaporean brand appears to be preparing a multitude of Razer Blade 16 (2025) SKUs, with a series identified as "RZ09-0528." The leaked MSRP guide contains a major error; Razer's forthcoming flagship model—powered by an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 "Strix Point" APU and GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile GPU—will not arrive at retail/e-tail with a $1499 price tag. Focusing on the opposite end of Razer's chart, VideoCardz highlighted the $1999 OLED-equipped SKU—featuring a Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and Team Green's unannounced GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile GPU. The speculative steep asking price is not a big surprise, given the expected tagging on of Razer "premium tax." Mid-way through last week, "lowly" GeForce RTX 5050-powered laptops were accidentally listed by retail outlets. The cheapest offering was advertised with a $1720 (including VAT) price point—based on these recent (possibly unfinalized) data points, industry watchdogs have predicted steep asking prices for even the most basic of Blackwell mobile options. Chuhai Labs Unveils "Wild Blue" - a Modern Spin on the Classic "Star Fox" Formula Press Release by T0@st Monday, 16:15 Discuss (3 Comments) We're so excited to show you the teeniest bit of what we've been working on! Having Giles Goddard as our founder (of Chuhai Labs), we've wanted to make something that pays tribute to his amazing career making legendary games for a while now. With Wild Blue we are making that dream a reality! We can't wait to share more about this love letter to '90s on-rails aerial adventures soon! Wild Blue reimagines the classic on-rail adventures of the 1990s. Join Bowie Stray and the Blue Bombers as they soar through the skies on a mission to save the world in this action-packed, nostalgic journey! Soar over oceans, desert ridges, and perilous caves, battling waves of enemies and pushing back the Baron's forces. With the help of allies, you'll fight to restore peace while experiencing the thrill of classic arcade flight-combat! Easy-to-learn controls make Wild Blue accessible for newcomers and genre veterans alike, while the game's stunning visuals immerse you in a hand-crafted, anime-style universe. With its compelling gameplay loop, branching paths, and thrilling missions, every flight is an adventure! Read full story ASUS Implements Another GeForce RTX 5090 Price Hike, PRIME RX 9070 XT "MSRP" Adjusted to $719 by T0@st Monday, 16:01 Discuss (26 Comments) "Second wave" ASUS price hikes were documented online over the past weekend; affecting air-cooled premium ROG Astral and mid-tier TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 models. Looking at the company's North American webshop, visitors noticed a freshly adjusted price for the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32 GB OC Edition—going from a previous level of $3079.99 up to $3359.99. Curiously, the asking price of a liquid-cooled sibling was not adjusted—remaining at a "first wave" point of $3409.99. The "cheapest" model—TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 (non-OC)—experienced a $460 (representing 20%) price hike, bringing total cost of ownership up to $2759.99. As a reminder, NVIDIA's baseline MSRP guideline was $1999—as announced at CES 2025—but ROG Astral and TUF Gaming designs demand a premium or two for fancier feature sets. VideoCardz has fervently explored worrying market trends in the recent past; several of NVIDIA's big board partner players have jacked up asking prices for GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards. Availability of stock is still a major sore point for potential buyers, who were not able to secure launch day wares. Despite a driving up of costs, the ASUS US webstore has absolutely zero stock of GeForce RTX 5090 SKUs—at the time of writing. In addition, VideoCardz and other PC hardware media outlets noted price hikes affecting the manufacturer's stable of recently launched AMD Radeon RX 9070 Series TUF Gaming and PRIME models. In the absence of AMD-built (MBA) reference card designs, board partners were tasked with the providing of baseline "MSRP" conformant custom cards. The ASUS PRIME Radeon RX 9070 XT OC and RX 9070 OC Editions were readied as $599 and $549 options (respectively). Weekend sleuthing work put the spotlight on newly adjusted price points of $719.99 and $659.99 (respectively)—representing further cases of plain 20% elevations over baseline. AMD's debut batch of RDNA 4 cards was met with unprecedented demand earlier on in March, but secondary/tertiary stock shipments face unclear market conditions—Team Red GPU enthusiasts have (similarly) voiced their collective displeasure about elevated prices at retail. Mid-way through last week, the PC hardware community heard about ASUS leadership considering a new pricing strategy. The company is reportedly accelerating its manufacturing exodus from China. Ubisoft Publishes Assassin's Creed Shadows Global Launch Times, Pre-load Starts March 17 Press Release by T0@st Monday, 14:47 Discuss (7 Comments) Assassin's Creed Shadows is launching March 20 on Steam, but you can pre-load the game as early as March 17 at 9:00AM PST (4:00PM UCT). Check out the exact time you can start the game on March 20, wherever you are in the world—with our "Global Release Timings" chart (below). Don't forget to wishlist or pre-purchase Assassin's Creed Shadows today so you can pre-load on March 17 and dive in as soon as the game is live on March 20. Those who pre-purchase Assassin's Creed Shadows will receive at no additional cost the Thrown to the Dogs bonus quest at launch, as well as the Claws of Awaji expansion when it launches later this year. Read full story Huawei/HiSilicon Kirin "X90" SoC Mentioned in Chinese Government Document by T0@st Monday, 14:39 Discuss (0 Comments) A mysterious HiSilicon Kirin X90 processor was included in a Chinese state report; the official assessment document seems to cover the topics of native CPU reliability and security. Jukanlosreve—a keen watcher of semiconductor industry inside tracks—highlighted the unannounced technology on social media. They alerted TP Huang (aka tphuang) to this discovery, possibly in reaction to the latter's reporting of a wholly Huawei-designed AI laptop. Last week, we heard about a speculated portable enterprise PC series powered by Kunpeng-920 mobile processors. HiSilicon is a Chinese fabless semiconductor firm, operating under Huawei ownership—normally, their Kirin processors are designated as smartphone-based solutions. Industry watchdogs believe that company leadership is paving the way for a new generation of personal and server processors—their current Kunpeng-900 series debuted back in 2019, so natural successors are very likely in the development pipeline. Early last year, insiders proposed that Huawei had prioritized its Ascend 910B AI accelerator chip—despite these rumors, Kirin-related leaks continued to trickle out. According to industry moles, HiSilicon tends to spread its custom Arm-based Taishan core design across modern Kirin and Kunpeng processor families. Based on Jukanlosreve's initial detective work, Tom's Hardware proposed a plausible outlook for the (leaked) chip's future. Their report theorized: "Huawei's server and PC divisions have been relatively quiet, as evidenced by the lack of new Kunpeng SoC designs. The new Kirin X90, despite its name, could be a possible successor, considering that Huawei is reportedly launching a new 'AI PC' with HarmonyOS next month. It's likely to be fabricated using SMIC's 7 nm process featuring Taishan V120 cores based on either the Armv8 or Armv9 architectures, which are not subject to the US trade ban." Instead of using an old hat Kunpeng-920 SoC, Huawei's forthcoming next-gen "Qingyun" AI laptop could be equipped with a Kirin X90 APU—Tom's Hardware foresees an Apple MacBook-esque "integration of custom hardware and software" with the Chinese tech firm's fully in-house developed model. AMD's Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 Delivers up to 12x AI LLM Performance Compared to Intel's "Lunar Lake" by AleksandarK Monday, 14:13 Discuss (23 Comments) AMD's latest flagship APU, the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 "Strix Halo," demonstrates some impressive performance advantages over Intel's "Lunar Lake" processors in large language model (LLM) inference workloads, according to recent benchmarks on AMD's blog. Featuring 16 Zen 5 CPU cores, 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units, and over 50 AI TOPS via its XDNA 2 NPU, the processor achieves up to 12.2x faster response times than Intel's Core Ultra 258V in specific LLM scenarios. Notably, Intel's Lunar Lake has four E-cores and four P-cores, which in total is half of the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 CPU core count, but the performance difference is much more pronounced than the 2x core gap. The performance delta becomes even more notable with model complexity, particularly with 14-billion parameter models approaching the limit of what standard 32 GB laptops can handle. In LM Studio benchmarks using an ASUS ROG Flow Z13 with 64 GB unified memory, the integrated Radeon 8060S GPU delivered 2.2x higher token throughput than Intel's Arc 140V across various model architectures. Time-to-first-token metrics revealed a 4x advantage in smaller models like Llama 3.2 3B Instruct, expanding to 9.1x with 7-8B parameter models such as DeepSeek R1 Distill variants. AMD's architecture particularly excels in multimodal vision tasks, where the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 processed complex visual inputs up to 7x faster in IBM Granite Vision 3.2 3B and 6x faster in Google Gemma 3 12B compared to Intel's offering. The platform's support for AMD Variable Graphics Memory allows allocating up to 96 GB as VRAM from systems equipped with 128 GB unified memory, enabling the deployment of state-of-the-art models like Google Gemma 3 27B Vision. The processor's performance advantages extend to practical AI applications, including medical image analysis and coding assistance via higher-precision 6-bit quantization in the DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 32B model. People Can Fly Stepping Away from VR Development & Publishing Press Release by T0@st Monday, 13:42 Discuss (1 Comment) With reference to the current report No. 54/2023 dated 12 November 2023 regarding the conclusion of the agreement for the production of project Bison, the Management Board of PCF Group S.A. with its registered office in Warsaw (the "Company" or the "Issuer") informs that on 6 March 2025 it agreed with Incuvo S.A. with its registered office Katowice ("Incuvo"), a subsidiary of the Issuer, on the terms of the final stages of work on project Bison, which cover the period until the game's release, scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025. As part of these arrangements, there were minor changes to the scope of the project and the previous terms of mutual settlements between the parties. According to the changed plan for project Bison, Incuvo will participate in covering a small part of the costs related to the further production of project Bison in exchange for a share of a certain portion of future revenues received by the Company in connection with the publishing and distribution of the game, but only up to the amount that Incuvo allocates to increase the budget for the final stage of production of project Bison. At the same time, the Management Board of the Company conducted an analysis of the current activities of the Company's capital group (the "Group") in the segment of games designed for virtual reality (VR) platforms, the prospects for further development within this segment, taking into account the current situation of the Group and the change in the market situation consisting in a significant reduction in investments in the production of new VR games by VR hardware platforms holders, which negatively affects the assessment of the future commercial potential of this segment, based on which on 6 March 2025 it decided to phase out the Company's VR game publishing activities. Read full story AMD Radeon Captures 45% Market Share in Japan, Could Be Even Higher if Supply Chain Allows by AleksandarK Monday, 13:39 Discuss (10 Comments) AMD's Radeon GPU lineup has achieved a remarkable 45% market share in Japan, representing the brand's strongest position in the competitive graphics card market, according to AMD Japan executive Sato during a recent industry roundtable. This significant market penetration marks a turning point for Team Red in a region historically dominated by NVIDIA. The announcement came during a multi-vendor panel featuring representatives from ASRock, ASUS, GIGABYTE, MSI, PowerColor, and Sapphire at an AMD-focused event in Akihabara. While celebrating the milestone, industry partners pushed for more ambitious targets, with ASRock's Haraguchi challenging AMD to aim for a 70% market share. ASUS executive Ichikawa humorously noted the brand's historical underdog status, remarking, "We've never been the ruling party!" The event also featured insights on AMD's latest hardware from prominent tech influencers. "Sir Gradeon" praised the Radeon RX 9070 series for its overclocking headroom and substantial VRAM capacity, highlighting that the GPUs don't require power supply upgrades. Fellow influencer "Shurarara!!" emphasized the RX 9070 XT's price-to-performance ratio, noting its ability to run demanding titles like Monster Hunter Wilds at 4K resolution with appropriate settings. Supply constraints emerged as a significant concern during the roundtable, with AIB partners expressing frustration over GPU allocation limitations despite strong demand. The candid admission from AMD's representative about the company "not being used to selling graphics cards" at this volume sparked laughter among attendees, showing the unexpected nature of AMD's market surge. The event attracted substantial attention, with long lines forming before doors opened. Attendees participated in the X-Walk Post Campaign across Akihabara's electronics district, with early purchasers of AMD products receiving exclusive promotional items. PowerColor Reportedly Revisiting Fighter Series with "New" Radeon RX 7600 Design by T0@st Monday, 13:27 Discuss (10 Comments) Throughout the early months of 2025, PowerColor's new product strategy seemed to signal the retirement of their entry-level "Fighter" graphics card series. A natural replacement—dubbed "Reaper"—was debuted in an official capacity at CES 2025, with AMD's introduction of the new-gen Radeon RX 9070 Series. With the delay of Team Red's RDNA 4 global market release to March 6, the Taiwanese manufacturer proceeded with a launch of custom Radeon RX 7650 GRE Reaper models in China around late February. According to a past weekend VideoCardz news report, PowerColor is expanding its RDNA 3 portfolio once again. Their investigation has unearthed a new Radeon RX 7600 "Fighter V2" model—confusingly, this variant seems to borrow the recently introduced dual-fan Reaper cooling solution. According to leaked information, PowerColor is expected to launch its "V2" Fighter model to a global buying audience. The AIB's Radeon RX 7650 GRE Reaper cards (in black or white) will continue to serve as Chinese market exclusives. The leaked "RX7600 8G-F/V2" product identifier indicates that PowerColor is keeping its "Fighter" family alive for a little bit longer, perhaps with a designation of cards that utilize older generation architecture. Insiders propose that the incoming PowerColor RX 7600 Fighter V2 model is configured with reference specifications; mirroring version 1.0's credentials. VideoCardz has mocked up speculative packaging (see below); they reckon that a black variant is lined up for an imminent release—the aforementioned product code has cropped up across retail databases. MSI GeForce RTX 50 Laptops Are Prepped for High-end Gaming & Local AI Applications Press Release by T0@st Monday, 12:41 Discuss (0 Comments) MSI's latest high-end gaming laptops, including the Titan 18 HX AI, Raider 18 HX AI, and Vector 16 HX AI, feature Intel Core Ultra 200 HX series CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 50 series GPUs, while Raider A18 HX and Vector A18 HX run on AMD Ryzen 9000 series. With NVIDIA's last major GPU upgrade in over two years, these laptops deliver top-tier performance for ultra-high-resolution gaming. Beyond gaming, MSI's Titan, Raider, Vector, and Stealth series excel in AI applications, particularly Small Language Models (SLM), making them ideal for both gaming and AI-driven tasks. Next-Gen GPUs: A Breakthrough for AI Applications NVIDIA's latest RTX 50 series GPUs, built on the cutting-edge Blackwell architecture, introduce 5th-generation Tensor Cores, 4th-generation RT Cores, and Neural Rendering technology for the first time. With expanded memory capacity and GDDR7, these GPUs optimize AI-enhanced neural computations, reducing memory usage while boosting graphics rendering and AI processing efficiency. This results in unmatched performance for both gaming and creative workloads, enabling smoother, more efficient execution of complex tasks. Read full story ZOTAC Goes Slimmer with "2.5-slot" SOLID CORE GeForce RTX 5080 & 5070 Ti Models by T0@st Monday, 12:27 Discuss (11 Comments) ZOTAC has quietly introduced its brand-new SOLID CORE graphics card design—four GeForce RTX 50-series models appeared on the brand's website at some point last week. An official press release was not issued alongside the fresh publication of product pages. On first inspection, the Hong Kong-based manufacturer seems to be reusing their existing SOLID shroud and backplate setup. As reported by VideoCardz, ZOTAC's engineering team has implemented a very mild shrink in one dimension. Triple-fan cooled SOLID COREs have arrived with a "slimmer profile" 2.5 slot design (56 mm/2.2 inches), albeit with an I/O bracket that still occupies three rows. The original SOLID card is a substantial 3.5-slot prospect; with its shroud's height measured at 68 mm/2.7 inches. Specification sheets for SOLID CORE GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti SKUs (standard and OC) advertise familiar feature sets—barring a difference in height, the usual SOLID provisions are present. Highlights include a vapor chamber-based "IceStorm 3.0 Advanced Cooling" solution, BladeLink Fans, 12V-2x6 Safety Light, and SPECTRA RGB Lighting. Circa-CES 2025, NVIDIA and its board partners were keenly advertising some "SFF-Ready" products, but ZOTAC's flagship and high-end "Blackwell" GB203 GPU-based models are distinct space fillers—even in 2.5-slot form. The company's GeForce RTX 5070 SOLID design exists as a proper 2-slot solution; VideoCardz believes that a variation of this shroud will be attached to upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti models. Read full story KOEI TECMO Reveals Atelier Yumia x Tales of Graces f Collaboration Press Release by T0@st Monday, 11:26 Discuss (0 Comments) In the upcoming alchemy JRPG "Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land" available March 21st, a collaboration with "Tales of Graces f Remastered", an RPG from Bandai Namco Entertainment, has been confirmed. A collaboration costume from "Tales of Graces f Remastered" will be available as a free DLC in "Atelier Yumia." Please look forward to further information on the timing of its release. Also, to commemorate this collaboration, a special illustration by the illustrator Benitama was released today. The illustration features "Yumia," the protagonist of "Atelier Yumia" and "Asbel," the protagonist of "Tales of Graces f Remastered," standing side-by-side wearing the collaboration costume. Walk the forbidden path, no matter where it leads. "Atelier Yumia" is a story about Yumia and her companions confronting memories and, despite their uncertainties, forging ahead on the path they believe in. Read full story LG Begins Preorders for the World's First 5K2K OLED Gaming Monitor - the LG UltraGear GX9 Press Release by TheLostSwede Monday, 11:19 Discuss (17 Comments) LG Electronics USA (LG) today announced preorder availability for its highly anticipated 45-inch LG UltraGear GX9 (45GX950A-B)—the world's first 5K2K (5120x2160) OLED gaming monitor. Engineered for the most demanding gamers, this groundbreaking display sets a new standard for immersive visuals and ultra-fast refresh rates. The LG UltraGear GX9 retails for $1,999 and is available now for preorder through March 30, 2025 on LG.com and purchasable later at LG-authorized retailers. The GX9 redefines gaming displays with its 45-inch OLED panel and 800R curvature, delivering a 5K2K Wide Ultra High Definition (WUHD) resolution for an unparalleled immersive experience. Dual-mode refresh rate technology allows gamers to choose between 5K2K at 165 Hz or Wide Full HD (WFHD) at 330 Hz, paired with an ultra-fast 0.03 ms response time for ultimate speed and precision. Read full story Intel China Presentation Slide Indicates Early 2026 Volume Launch of Panther Lake by T0@st Monday, 11:12 Discuss (17 Comments) According to an attendee of a recent Intel AI presentation, company representatives revealed a release timeline for next-gen Core Ultra "Panther Lake" mobile processor family. Team Blue's China office appears to be courting users of DeepSeek R1, as evidenced by meng59739449's sharing of a processor product roadmap (machine translated by VideoCardz). A volume launch of Core Ultra 300 "Panther Lake-H" series seems to be on the cards for Q1 2026. Earlier this month, an Intel executive insisted that Panther Lake was on track for a second half of 2025 roll out. Lately, industry moles have alleged that a "problematic 18A node" process has caused delays across new generation product lines. Team Blue watchdogs reckon that high volume manufacturing (HVM) of Panther Lake chips will kick off in September. By October, an Early Enablement Program (EEP) is expected to start—with samples sent off to OEMs for full approval. Industry experts believe that Intel will following a familiar pattern of "announcing the processor in the second half of the prior year, but ramping up mass production in the following year." Previous generation mobile CPU platforms—Meteor Lake and Lunar Lake—received similar treatment in the recent past. Last week, a Panther Lake-H (PTL-H) sample was on general display at Embedded World 2025—the German office is similarly engaged in hyping up the AI-crunching capabilities of roadmapped products. The Lovecraftian Dungeon-Keeping Game Cthulhu Keeper Gets a Public Playtest Today Press Release by TheLostSwede Monday, 10:59 Discuss (3 Comments) Kuuasema, the Finnish veteran game developer, welcomes all aspiring cult leaders to try the recently announced Cthulhu Keeper! All players are invited to head to the Steam page of the game to give the darkly humorous and challenging strategy game a go! Have you ever dreamed of ruling over an evil empire alongside the most iconic nightmare creature of all time? Cthulhu Keeper blends classic dungeon-keeping with real-time tactics, immersing players in the creeping horror of Lovecraft's world, all set in the period-appropriate 1920s. In Cthulhu Keeper, you can build your very own cult and generate fear and chaos around you. Command your minions, build a terrifying lair, and unleash chaos upon the unsuspecting populace. Read full story US Self-Sufficiency of Semiconductors Unlikely According to Japanese Expert by TheLostSwede Monday, 10:49 Discuss (18 Comments) According to Akira Amari, a Japanese politician and semiconductor industry expert, it's unlikely that the US will ever reach self-sufficiency when it comes to semiconductor production. This has nothing to do with foundries, as the US might manage to be self-sufficient in terms or raw chip production needs, but the country is said to be unlikely to be able to reach a complete supply chain of everything else needed to produce the chips. Countries like Japan, Taiwan, the Netherlands, Belgium, South Korea and more are heavily invested in supplying not only components needed to produce semiconductors, but also machinery and chemicals. Amari is suggesting that these countries should form a co-operative alliance to help strengthen their supply chains at home, rather than putting all eggs in one basket to try and appease the US. This statement comes after TSMC promised to invest an additional US$100 billion over an unspecified time frame in the US. Time will tell if he's right or not, but it's unlikely that any country will ever be self-sufficient when it comes to making semiconductors, regardless of how big they are or what natural resources they have access to locally. Piranha Games Announces MechWarrior 5 Clans - Ghost Bear Flash Storm DLC, Arriving in April Press Release by T0@st Monday, 10:28 Discuss (3 Comments) Greetings Warriors! Piranha Games is excited to announce MechWarrior 5: Clans—Ghost Bear Flash Storm! Leo Showers is dead. As Ulric Kerensky changes the rules of engagement, Clan Ghost Bear khans Bjorn Jorgenson and Aletha Kabrinski plot their next moves as they strive to take the lead in the race towards Terra. Take command of the Silveroot Keshik, an elite unit tasked with proving Ghost Bear's strength and reclaiming lost glory. Engage in a Trial of Possession to claim the powerful Ebon Jaguar and Night Gyr 'Mechs. Face off against the legendary Second Sword of Light in a battle for control of Alshain, a world replete with 'Mech factories and orbital shipyards capable or producing warships. Unleash 4 new OmniMechs and 4 new BattleMechs, and command Elementals as you take the fight to space and beyond in this thrilling expansion! Read full story Esports World Cup Foundation Announces 40 Clubs Selected for Its $20 Million Club Partner Program, Uniting over 300 Million Esports Fans Worldwide Press Release by TheLostSwede Monday, 10:03 Discuss (8 Comments) The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced the top 40 esports Clubs that have been accepted into the EWCF Club Partner Program, an industry-leading initiative designed to promote the sustainable growth of esports organizations. The $20 million program offers participating Clubs up to $1 million in funding to expand their brand and grow their global audience through innovative content and marketing campaigns leading up to and throughout the Esports World Cup 2025. Since 2023, the EWCF has supported esports Clubs with a carefully aligned funding model that contributes to the Club Partner Program members' financial stability and brand growth. To achieve this, the 2025 Program will focus on fueling global fan growth across all borders and games through impactful storytelling and creative campaigns. Read full story This $56 Full Coding Package Won't Be Around Forever Deal by btarunr Monday, 10:00 If you want to learn to code, then take a look at this bundle that pairs Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2022 with the Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle. It's a comprehensive introduction to programming paired with an industry-standard tool for mobile and desktop app development. It's on sale for $55.97. Visual Studio Pro is a 64-bit IDE from Microsoft that handles larger workloads and supports multiple languages and platforms. It's ideal for cross-platform app development with.NET MAUI and web UI creation using Blazor. It also supports development, debugging, and testing for.NET and C++ apps on Linux. A lifetime license for Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2022 and Lifetime Access to the Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle is now available for $55.97 (reg. $1,999). Read full story Cineca to House Italy's Most Powerful Quantum Computer IQM Radiance 54 Press Release by TheLostSwede Monday, 09:58 Discuss (0 Comments) Italian supercomputing centre Cineca today announced an agreement with IQM Quantum Computers, a global leader in superconducting quantum computers, to deliver the most powerful quantum computer in Italy. IQM Radiance quantum computer, powered by IQM's 54-qubit quantum processing unit (QPU), will be installed in the fourth quarter of 2025. The quantum computer will be integrated into Leonardo, which is one of the world's fastest supercomputers. This will mark a major technology and innovation milestone for Italy and the larger quantum ecosystem. Read full story Qualcomm Announces Its 2025 Lineup of Snapdragon G Series Gaming Platforms Press Release by Nomad76 Monday, 09:35 Discuss (1 Comment) Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced its 2025 lineup of Snapdragon G Series Gaming Platforms, purposefully designed to power handheld gaming devices for a wide range of players. The new portfolio consists of the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, Snapdragon G2 Gen 2, and Snapdragon G1 Gen 2, created to bring best-in-class portable gaming experiences.Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 is the first Snapdragon G Series platform to support Lumen, Unreal Engine 5's fully dynamic global illumination and reflections system, for Android handheld-dedicated gaming devices. Compared to the previous generation, Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 features 30% faster CPU performance and 28% faster advanced graphics capabilities, as well as greater power optimizations and energy efficiencies. With support for Wi-Fi 7, players can reduce latency and increase bandwidth.Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 is aimed for gaming and cloud gaming at 144 FPS on dedicated gaming devices, offering a powerful balance of performance and efficiency with 2.3x CPU performance increase and 3.8x faster GPU capabilities over Snapdragon G2 Gen 1. The platform also supports Wi-Fi 7 for faster and more reliable wireless connections.Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 is built to deliver robust performance to a broader audience, bringing up to 1080p at 120 FPS over Wi-Fi. Intended for cloud gaming on dedicated handheld Android gaming devices, this platform drives 80% faster CPU and 25% faster GPU performance for seamless gameplay. Read full story Acer Refreshes Predator BiFrost and Acer Nitro Graphics Cards with New AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series GPUs Press Release by TheLostSwede Monday, 09:07 Discuss (14 Comments) Acer today unveiled its latest Predator BiFrost and Acer Nitro graphics cards, powered by the next-generation AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series GPUs. This cutting-edge line-up includes six models designed to elevate gaming and creative experiences with next-level performance and visual fidelity. The models include the Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB, Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 9070 OC 16GB, and four Nitro graphics cards: Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB, Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9070 OC 16GB, and standard versions of the Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB and Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9070 16GB. The new GPUs are engineered for ultra-fast gaming and demanding tasks, leveraging AMD RDNA 4 compute units and up to 16 GB of memory to deliver immersive 8K visuals. The advanced cooling technology, featuring three FrostBlade 4.0 fans, and reinforced designs ensures systems can be pushed to their limits while maintaining peak performance. DIY gamers will appreciate new software features such as Acer Intelligence Space, which offers intuitive AI system detection, and Acer Game Assistance's adaptive aim system to give players a competitive edge. Read full story Equal1 Launches Bell-1: The First Quantum System Purpose-Built for the HPC Era Press Release by Nomad76 Monday, 08:42 Discuss (2 Comments) Equal1 today unveils Bell-1, the first quantum system purpose-built for the HPC era. Unlike first-generation quantum computers that demand dedicated rooms, infrastructure, and complex cooling systems, Bell-1 is designed for direct deployment in HPC-class environments. As a rack-mountable quantum node, it integrates directly alongside classical compute—as compact as a GPU server, yet exponentially more powerful for the world's hardest problems. Bell-1 is engineered to eliminate the traditional barriers of cost, infrastructure, and complexity, setting a new benchmark for scalable quantum computing integration. Bell-1 rewrites the rule book. While today's quantum computers demand specialized infrastructure, Bell-1 is a silicon-powered quantum computer that integrates seamlessly into existing HPC environments. Simply rack it, plug it in, and unlock quantum capabilities wherever your classical computers already operate. No new cooling systems. No extraordinary power demands. Just quantum computing that works in the real world, as easy to deploy as a high-end GPU server. It plugs into a standard power socket, operates at just 1600 W, and delivers on-demand quantum computing for computationally intensive workloads. Read full story CoolIT Showcases AI-Ready Liquid Cooling Technology at NVIDIA GTC 2025 Press Release by Nomad76 Monday, 07:59 Discuss (1 Comment) CoolIT Systems (CoolIT), the world's leader in liquid cooling for computing, will showcase its latest liquid cooling technologies at NVIDIA GTC 2025. In addition to displaying CoolIT's highest-density coolant distribution units (CDUs), CoolIT's booth will feature its innovative cold plate cooling systems for next-generation AI systems. "At GTC we are excited to reveal our next-generation AI cold plate systems that NVIDIA's server manufacturing partners can leverage to fast-track the development of their direct liquid-cooled servers," said Brandon Peterson, SVP of Business Development. Read full story Global Top 10 IC Design Houses See 49% YoY Growth in 2024, NVIDIA Commands Half the Market Press Release by TheLostSwede Monday, 05:42 Discuss (20 Comments) TrendForce reveals that the combined revenue of the world's top 10 IC design houses reached approximately US$249.8 billion in 2024, marking a 49% YoY increase. The booming AI industry has fueled growth across the semiconductor sector, with NVIDIA leading the charge, posting an astonishing 125% revenue growth, widening its lead over competitors, and solidifying its dominance in the IC industry. Looking ahead to 2025, advancements in semiconductor manufacturing will further enhance AI computing power, with LLMs continuing to emerge. Open-source models like DeepSeek could lower AI adoption costs, accelerating AI penetration from servers to personal devices. This shift positions edge AI devices as the next major growth driver for the semiconductor industry. Read full story GIGABYTE Showcases Cutting-Edge AI and Cloud Computing Solutions at CloudFest 2025 Press Release by GFreeman Monday, 05:32 Discuss (1 Comment) Giga Computing, a subsidiary of GIGABYTE, a global leader in IT technology solutions, is thrilled to announce its participation at CloudFest 2025, the world's premier cloud, hosting, and internet infrastructure event. As a key exhibitor, Giga Computing will highlight its latest innovations in AI, cloud computing, and edge solutions at the GIGABYTE booth. In line with its commitment to shaping the future of AI development and deployment, the GIGABYTE booth will showcase its industry-leading hardware and platforms optimized for AI workloads, cloud applications, and edge computing. As cloud adoption continues to accelerate, Giga Computing solutions are designed to empower businesses with unparalleled performance, scalability, and efficiency. At CloudFest 2025, Giga Computing invites attendees to visit booth #E03 to experience firsthand its cutting-edge cloud computing solutions. From state-of-the-art hardware to innovative total solutions, a comprehensive suite of products and services designed to meet the evolving needs of the cloud industry are being showcased. Read full story Non-OC XFX Radeon RX 9070 XT Mercury Lacks Vapor Chamber, Just Two 8-pin Inputs by btarunr Monday, 04:09 Discuss (15 Comments) XFX found itself in hot water over false marketing of its Radeon RX 9070 XT Mercury non-OC edition (part number: RX-97TMERCB9). This particular SKU is a slightly toned down version of the RX 9070 XT Mercury OC Gaming Edition (RX-97TRGBBB9), with a few obvious differences such as the lack of a factory overclock, and a fixed white LED lighting strip replacing RGB; but it turns out that XFX didn't highlight a few crucial differences in the product page and marketing materials of the non-OC card. Apparently, this card lacks the vapor chamber baseplate that the Mercury OC Gaming Edition card has. That's not all, while the OC version comes with a triple 8-pin PCIe power input configuration, the non-OC card has just two 8-pin PCIe power inputs. These two specs were part of the marketing and packaging materials of the card. The RX 9070 XT on its own is within the power spec of dual 8-pin + slot power (375 W), but the third 8-pin connector is found on many overclocked custom design cards by AMD board partners, increasing overclocking headroom of these cards. XFX responded to angry owners of the non-OC cards on Reddit. In its first response, it admitted its mistake of advertising the card as coming with three 8-pin power inputs when it only came with two. In its next response, it admitted that the card comes with a vapor chamber-based cooling solution, and mentioned that the card instead has a solid nickel-plated copper baseplate for its cooler, paired with Honeywell PTM7950 thermal interface material—something that's very popular with AMD board partners. Besides the apology, XFX presented customers with a recourse—that they could reach out to the company's distributor NRInfo for help. Sunday, March 16th 2025 This Week in Gaming (Week 12) by TheLostSwede Sunday, 10:19 Discuss (29 Comments) Time flies and as we enter the latter half of March, we have a AAA release from a popular franchise that involves murder by another name. This is followed by a rather weird party game, a 33 player co-op game (good luck finding enough friends), some casual ski resort fun, an anime based game that appears to be related to chemicals and finally some alternative 20th century strategy gaming. Assassin's Creed Shadows / This week's AAA release / Thursday 20 March Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Steam link Read full story Friday, March 14th 2025 Today's Files Furmark 2.6.0 Intel Ethernet Network Drivers 30.0.1 Today's Reviews Cases be quiet! Pure Base 501 LX Cowcotland (fr) be quiet! Pure Base 501 DX Black GinjFo (fr) CPU Coolers be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 GinjFo (fr) be quiet! 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Read Review VAXEE Zygen NP-01S V2 Wireless Review Review Mice With the NP-01S V2 Wireless, VAXEE updates the right-handed ergonomic NP-01S across the board. Aside from featuring PixArt's latest PAW3950 sensor, the V2 also comes with a much lower weight of 57 g, improved clicks, and lower latency. Read Review Split Fiction Proves Massively Popular During Launch Week, Sells Over 2 Million Copies On Steam by Cpt.Jank Friday, 23:26 Discuss (25 Comments) EA's latest RPG, Split Fiction, launched to much fanfare from critics and gamers alike, with its unorthodox gameplay style and a focus on co-op setting it apart from other recent game releases. It seems as though this early launch success has carried over to financial success for EA and the game's developer, beating out even the massively popular It Takes Two, which also came from Hazelight Studios. As of the time of writing, SteamDB reports that Split Fiction has garnered a peak concurrent player count of 259,003 players. Hazelight Studios today also announced that it had sold over 2 million copies of Split Fiction in the game's first week. For comparison, this is twice as many sales as the recently cancelled Price of Persia: The Lost Crown managed in the year since it released. Hazelight's previous co-op hit, It Takes Two, peaked at just over 70,000 concurrent players nearly three years after its initial launch. Compared to other Steam games, Split Fiction currently sits in 51st place when it comes to peak concurrent player counts, just behind Rust but ahead of The Finals. It's worth mentioning that Split Fiction is also a full price game, coming in at $49.99 on Steam, while the majority of the other games in the top 50 ranking are free-to-play. Read full story Loading more posts, please wait... 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