Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has officially announced its upcoming press conference at Computex 2025, scheduled for May 21 at 11 a.m. local time (UTC+8) at the Grand Hyatt in Taipei. The event will be livestreamed globally on May 20 at 8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. ET via AMD.com, with a replay available afterward. Focus …
AMD is reportedly adjusting its GPU release schedule, with the Radeon RX 9060 XT now expected to launch on May 18, 2025, while the RX 9070 GRE faces a delay to the fourth quarter of the year. These developments suggest strategic shifts in AMD’s approach to the competitive graphics card market. Radeon RX 9060 XT …
In a strategic move to bolster their artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, leading Chinese technology firms—including Tencent, Alibaba, and ByteDance—have collectively placed orders exceeding $12 billion for NVIDIA’s H20 AI chips. This surge in procurement comes in anticipation of impending U.S. export restrictions aimed at curbing China’s access to advanced semiconductor technologies. NVIDIA’s H20: A Sanctions-Compliant …
Leading motherboard manufacturers ASUS, MSI, and Gigabyte are reportedly planning to increase the prices of their products in the coming months. This move is attributed to rising costs of raw materials, labor, and components, which are impacting production expenses. Factors Driving the Price Increase Several factors are contributing to the anticipated price hikes: Impact on …
Intel has introduced a new overclocking feature called “200S Boost” for its Core Ultra 200S series processors, aiming to enhance gaming performance through memory and fabric overclocking. This feature is designed to provide users with a simple method to achieve higher performance without voiding their warranty. Simplified Overclocking for Enhanced Performance The 200S Boost profile …
G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of high-performance memory and PC components, has announced the launch of the world’s first 256GB DDR5-6000 CL32 U-DIMM memory kit. This groundbreaking release marks a significant milestone in memory technology, offering unprecedented capacity and speed for desktop users. Unprecedented Capacity and Speed The new 256GB kit comprises …
Intel is reportedly set to utilize TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm process node for its upcoming 17th-generation Nova Lake processors, anticipated to launch in 2026. This move underscores a strategic pivot in Intel’s manufacturing strategy, balancing in-house production with external partnerships to optimize performance and efficiency. Embracing TSMC’s Advanced 2nm Technology TSMC’s 2nm process, featuring Gate-All-Around (GAA) …
Intel is set to introduce its upcoming Nova Lake-S desktop processors with a new LGA 1954 socket, signaling a departure from the recently launched LGA 1851 platform. This transition, confirmed through shipping manifests and industry reports, indicates that the LGA 1851 socket will support only the current Arrow Lake and its forthcoming refresh, limiting its …
Intel has officially acknowledged performance issues when its Arc GPUs, particularly the Arc B580, are paired with older-generation processors. This confirmation follows months of user reports and independent testing highlighting significant frame rate drops and stuttering in certain gaming scenarios. In a recent statement on the Intel Community forum, a company representative addressed the concerns, …
AMD’s next-generation Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series, codenamed “Shimada Peak,” has surfaced in shipping manifests, revealing a diverse lineup of high-end desktop (HEDT) and workstation CPUs. Notably, the series includes a 12-core variant, the Threadripper 9945WX, alongside other models such as the 64-core 9985WX and the 16-core 9955WX. These developments suggest that AMD is in the …
