YouTuber Maximum Fury benchmarked Cyberpunk 2077's latest 2.0 update in a modified version of Fedora Linux known as the Nobara Project and unveiled that the OS is a whopping 31% faster running Cyberpunk 2077 compared to Windows 11, at least on an AMD RX 5700 XT.
Counter-Strike 2 launched yesterday, but AMD is the only brand to have a new driver ready for the new game. Technically. Nvidia, in reality, baked in CS2 optimizations into its drivers several months ago.
Samsung takes one of the best SSDs we’ve ever tested and makes it even better, bringing the 990 Pro up to 4TB in a single-sided design. This is impressive technology and a welcome addition to the high-end lineup.
AMD LLM accelerator partner Lamini poked fun at Nvidia GPU solutions for their lengthy order lead times, noting that AMD GPUs are on the grill and ready for use, and comparing ROCm and CUDA capabilities.
A side-channel vulnerability allows for individual pixels to be recovered after being processed through a GPU's memory compression algorithms. The issues hit all GPU vendors, and are exploitable through at least Edge and Chrome.
The Sapphire RX 7700 XT Pure looks great and performs as well as other cards with the same GPU, and it does so while being whisper quiet. AMD's too-high MSRP remains a drawback, but this particular model does carve out a niche for itself.
Logitech has partnered up with Playseat to make a new foldable racing chair that's "perfect" for casual sim racers. The seat folds in half, enabling you to stow it in your closet when you aren't racing.
Lenovo's new Yoga 14s 2023 Ryzen Edition packing the Lenovo-exclusive Ryzen 7 7840S appears to offer serious firepower. In several benchmarks, the chip was just 5% slower than AMD's higher wattage Ryzen 9 chips.
Ryan Shrout, who worked in Intel's GPU marketing, is leaving the company. He previously worked as chief performance strategist after leaving his own PC Perspective site.
A new Geekbench 6 Meteor Lake CPU listing has appeared, featuring mediocre benchmarking scores. The CPU was slightly faster than the Core i7-13700H but a hair slower than AMD's Ryzen 7 7745HX.
Newegg introduced a GPU trade-in program to allow customers to exchange an eligible GPU and receive a credit toward purchasing a new qualifying GPU. It's not a great deal.
Samsung today announced that it has developed a Low Power Compression Attached Memory Module (LPCAMM) lineup that leverages LPDDR5X memory in a smaller, faster, and more efficient package than standard memory.
The final version of the CHIPS and Science Act introduces clarified provisions regarding what technologies can't cross the US border toward those of a "foreign country of concern," and quantum is one of them.
A new update to the DLSSTweaks mod allows Cyberpunk 2077 gamers to brute force enable DLAA in conjunction with ray reconstruction for theoretically higher quality path-traced/ray-traced visuals.
A YouTuber recently got a chance to test the new 12V-2x6 connector and found it performs extremely well. The new connector operates at substantially lower temperatures compared to its predecessor, even in high-stress environments.
16:37 
The Wall Street Journal has reported that the French Competition Authority has conducted a surprise raid on Nvidia's French offices. 
The Acer Nitro 32-Inch curved gaming monitor is marked down at Amazon to $169, one of its best prices yet. 
YouTuber Maximum Fury benchmarked Cyberpunk 2077's latest 2.0 update in a modified version of Fedora Linux known as the Nobara Project and unveiled that the OS is a whopping 31% faster running Cyberpunk 2077 compared to Windows 11, at least on an AMD RX 5700 XT. 
Follow along as we do more in-depth testing and report on new accessories, upgrades and challenges. 
Maxsun has announced the company's iCraft Z790 White motherboard, available in October for $299. 
Despite rumors, Microsoft is buying Nvidia's H100 in full swing, says chairman of Quanta. 
A leak of MSI's gaming monitor roadmap shows the company will be releasing several new gaming-focused QD-OLED monitors in the coming months. 
Counter-Strike 2 launched yesterday, but AMD is the only brand to have a new driver ready for the new game. Technically. Nvidia, in reality, baked in CS2 optimizations into its drivers several months ago. 
Research found cells made with PP tape showed significantly decreased self-discharge (up to 70%) and increased cycle life (up to 10%). 
Samsung takes one of the best SSDs we’ve ever tested and makes it even better, bringing the 990 Pro up to 4TB in a single-sided design. This is impressive technology and a welcome addition to the high-end lineup. 
Yingren Technology has announced that mass production has started on the YR S900 PCIe 5.0 enterprise SSD controller. 
Intel's upcoming Core i7-14700KF was spotted with clock speeds of almost 6 GHz in a new Geekbench 6 run. 
Minisforum has unveiled the Minisforum V3, a 2-in-1 tablet featuring one of AMD's Ryzen 8000 (Hawk Point) processors. 
Samsung and SK Hynix can continue buying new tools for Chinese fabs, for now. 
AMD LLM accelerator partner Lamini poked fun at Nvidia GPU solutions for their lengthy order lead times, noting that AMD GPUs are on the grill and ready for use, and comparing ROCm and CUDA capabilities. 
Samsung accidentally added the 990 Evo to the support page of its Samsung Magician software 
China has troubles raising money for its third Big Fund aimed to support makers of wafer fab equipment. 
Jony Ive and OpenAI's Sam Altman have been discussing an AI hardware project. 
A side-channel vulnerability allows for individual pixels to be recovered after being processed through a GPU's memory compression algorithms. The issues hit all GPU vendors, and are exploitable through at least Edge and Chrome. 
The Nvidia CEO proves he still has his server skills after a trillion-dollar company plaque unveiling event at Denny’s. 
Hazal Mestci is using a Raspberry Pi to trigger a tiny confetti cannon in a customizable project fit for your next party. 
Intel will offer Meteor Lake processors for all-in-one and compact desktops, not gaming machines. 
The Sapphire RX 7700 XT Pure looks great and performs as well as other cards with the same GPU, and it does so while being whisper quiet. AMD's too-high MSRP remains a drawback, but this particular model does carve out a niche for itself. 
We tested Noctua’s compact SFF coolers with Intel’s i9-13900K to find out their thermal dissipation limits. 
Qualcomm design requirements for Oryon-based PCs may severely damage their adoption. 
Logitech has partnered up with Playseat to make a new foldable racing chair that's "perfect" for casual sim racers. The seat folds in half, enabling you to stow it in your closet when you aren't racing. 
Lenovo's new Yoga 14s 2023 Ryzen Edition packing the Lenovo-exclusive Ryzen 7 7840S appears to offer serious firepower. In several benchmarks, the chip was just 5% slower than AMD's higher wattage Ryzen 9 chips. 
MSI reveals new inexpensive versions of the GeForce RTX 4070 and GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards, under the Ventus Essential brand. 
Ryan Shrout, who worked in Intel's GPU marketing, is leaving the company. He previously worked as chief performance strategist after leaving his own PC Perspective site. 
Corsair launches the Dominator Titanium DDR5 series for gamers, enthusiasts, and creators, with support for a swappable top bar. 
A new Geekbench 6 Meteor Lake CPU listing has appeared, featuring mediocre benchmarking scores. The CPU was slightly faster than the Core i7-13700H but a hair slower than AMD's Ryzen 7 7745HX. 
IT industry analyst Canalys sees the US PC market pivoting from decline to significant growth into 2024 and 2025. 
Newegg introduced a GPU trade-in program to allow customers to exchange an eligible GPU and receive a credit toward purchasing a new qualifying GPU. It's not a great deal. 
Die shot of Huawei's HiSilicon Kirin 9000s shows four high-performance cores, two energy-efficient cores, massive image signal processor. 
UltraRAM technology and business progress continue apace. We visited the company's lab and saw a working prototype in action. 
The Acer Nitro V 15 is a budget gaming laptop starting at just $699, but entry-level models have an RTX 2050 GPU that's two generations old. 
Tassei Denki showcased an AMD Ryzen powered PC gaming handheld with twin AMOLED screens, but it is only a concept for now. 
The Cooler Master CK720 is a simple, entry-level hot-swap mechanical keyboard. 
Nvidia's Blackwell GB100 compute GPU to adopt TSMC's N3-class node, to be unveiled next year, says report. 
Diablo-World has created a Raspberry Pi-powered robot that has two wheels, two legs and can self-balance, 
China seeks to use a particle accelerator to replace the traditional lithography techniques used to make chips, thus evading US sanctions. 
Samsung today announced that it has developed a Low Power Compression Attached Memory Module (LPCAMM) lineup that leverages LPDDR5X memory in a smaller, faster, and more efficient package than standard memory. 
The final version of the CHIPS and Science Act introduces clarified provisions regarding what technologies can't cross the US border toward those of a "foreign country of concern," and quantum is one of them. 
Microsoft is hiring a person to lead its nuclear technology strategy. 
Multiple retailer listings show that Samsung will soon launch the T9 portable SSD. 
Herkleman's 7-year tenure at AMD will wrap up at the end of 2023. 
MSI has officially launched its new Nvidia edition RTX 4060 Gaming X graphics card, with 6000 cards going out worldwide in a limited release. 
A new update to the DLSSTweaks mod allows Cyberpunk 2077 gamers to brute force enable DLAA in conjunction with ray reconstruction for theoretically higher quality path-traced/ray-traced visuals. 
Bigme’s All-in-One PC with 25-inch E Ink color display, announced ahead of its crowdfunding stage, is claimed to be a world first. 
A YouTuber recently got a chance to test the new 12V-2x6 connector and found it performs extremely well. The new connector operates at substantially lower temperatures compared to its predecessor, even in high-stress environments.