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Corsair iCUE Link LX RGB 120mm Fan Review
Frequency Plots 25% Fan Speed Ignore the 50 Hz noise from the mains grid. The 100 Hz and 250 Hz frequencies stand out. 50% Fan
US Senate To Investigate Use Of American Semiconductors In Russian Weapons
The US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations announced on Thursday that it will hold a hearing next Tuesday regarding the use of American-made semiconductors in
‘The Defiant Ones’; Donald Trump Promotes Family’s New Crypto Platform
This is a fascinating development, particularly given Trump’s drastic shift from criticizing cryptocurrencies to embracing them as part of his platform. A few key points
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro: Leaks, Rumors, Expected Release Date, Price, and Specs
Since the PS5 Pro is on its way, we thought we would gather all the information available in this post. We will get one and
Intel’s 18A Faces Challenges with Broadcom, While 20A Plans for ‘Arrow Lake’ Are Canceled for Foundry Customers
Intel continues to face setbacks following disappointing financial results, layoffs affecting 15% of its workforce, and cost-cutting measures, including potentially selling its FPGA unit Altera
Thermalright TL-C12B V2 120mm Fan Review
Frequency Plots 25% Fan Speed Ignore the 50 Hz noise from the mains grid. The 100 Hz and 125 Hz frequencies stand out. 50% Fan
Nvidia Loses Almost 10% in Single Day
September 4, 2024 Nvidia shares fell almost 10%, erasing $278.9 billion in value—the biggest single-day loss ever for a US stock. Is this the beginning
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3: The Affordable Mid-Range ‘AI’ Processor
A new AI mid-range SoC Qualcomm has been refreshing its mid-range chipsets lately to enable AI across a broader range of smartphones. Following the Snapdragon
Products Apple Will Most Likely Abandon In 2024
Apple’s ‘Glow Time’ event on September 9, 2024, is expected to unveil the iPhone 16 Series and other gadgets and phase out several current devices,
COLORFUL Introduces Flagship Igame Z790D5 VULCAN Series Motherboards
iGame Z790D5 Vulcan W and Z790D5 Vulcan X motherboards: Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and HiFi audio
The Semiconductor Body Calls For More EU ‘Chips Envoy’ Support
Europe’s leading computer chip industry group, ESIA, called on the European Union to speed up aid as it drew up a revamped “Chips Act 2.0”
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 Black Review – Is It For Real?
Normalized Noise Tests For these tests, I set the cooler’s fan(s) to speeds with noise output at the following predefined levels: 20/25/30/35/40 dBA. I skip
The Fading Thrill of AI: From Hype to Reality
The initial excitement surrounding AI is beginning to wane. Investors who once jumped on the AI bandwagon without fully understanding the technology are now feeling
End of an Era: AnandTech Closes After 27 Years
I still remember my early days as a reviewer, sending an email to Anandtech for a freelance job and receiving a reply from Anand himself.
Whosampled: A Site For Music Enthusiasts By Music Enthusiasts
Music is one of the arts that has coexisted with humanity since its early days. It might be one of the first things that our
AI Giant Super Micro Accused of Chronic Financial Misconduct and Sanctions Evasion
Shares of Super Micro Computer ($23.6 billion) plunged more than 25% on Wall Street’s Nasdaq technology index after the company said it would not file
China Invests $6.1 Billion In Computing Data Center Project
Sources: Reuters.com On Thursday, a senior government official said that China has invested over 43.5 billion yuan ($6.12 billion) in a nationwide project to build
New & Older Generation Ryzen Processors Benefit from the 24H2 Windows Update
AMD mentioned that its performance numbers on the new Ryzen 9000 processors were higher than what reviewers got because it used Windows systems with the
Asus Rog Strix 1000W Platinum ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Efficiency Normal, Light & Super-Light Loads Efficiency is high at normal loads and light loads with 115V input. It is high enough at light loads
Layoffs: IBM Limits Operations In China, Cuts Over 1,000 Jobs
Sources: abplive.com, PCMag.com IBM shut down its R&D operations in China, following several other tech companies that scaled back their operations there due to increased
Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Will Most Probably Use Less Power Than The RTX 4060
Sources: TechRadar, TechPowerUP The Nvidia RTX 5000 series has been the subject of many rumors over the last year, with plenty of leaks teasing performance
GoPro Layoffs: Popular Camera Firm To Fire 15% of workforce
Source: Abplive News Bureau This marks GoPro’s second round of job cuts in 2024. Earlier in March, the company had already reduced its workforce by
CORSAIR Launches the New Performance King of its AIO Cooler Lineup: iCUE LINK TITAN RX RGB
On August 15, 2024, CORSAIR, a leading developer of high-performance gear for gamers and PC enthusiasts, unveiled its latest all-in-one (AIO) CPU cooler, the iCUE
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Revisit: The Best Gaming CPU
Performance Per Price The performance per price is decent, but look how high the 8600G and the old but still decent-performing (if you exclude power
Why is the PC Market Going Down?
Recently, we have seen many big companies and brands firing people, trying to restrict their operational expenses. Most of them say as an excuse that
AMD’s Ryzen 9000X3D “3D V-Cache” Desktop CPUs Delayed Until CES 2025
Source: wccftech.com According to recent reports, AMD’s highly anticipated Ryzen 9000X3D desktop CPUs, featuring their next-generation 3D V-Cache technology, have been delayed. Initially, the launch
GameMax Introduces F46 ATX & F36 mATX Cases Supporting Hidden-Connector Motherboards
GameMax, a brand known for its affordable PC gaming components, has launched two new gaming cases: the F36 micro-ATX (mATX) and the F46 ATX. These
Ryzen 9000: Why Does AMD-generated Gaming Data Differ from Reviewer Data?
The new “Zen 5” architecture, first introduced in high-end laptops earlier this summer, is now available in a full stack of desktop processors with the
AMD Ryzen 9 9900x CPU Review: Performance, Thermals & Power Analysis
Rendering I use the BMW 27 scene in Blender. The Corona Renderer might be old, but it still provides valuable insights into the CPU’s rendering
ZOTAC GAMING Reveals MEK HERO Gaming PC Deals at Amazon
ZOTAC GAMING has launched a special sales event on Amazon featuring discounts on five high-performance MEK HERO Gaming PCs, valid from August 21 through August
Germany: Europe’s First Mega-Factory For Next-Generation Microchips In Dresden
Source: ot.gr The EU approved the 5 billion subsidy from Germany for the 10 billion euro factory. The foundations for constructing the largest factory in
Corsair 6500X Case Review: Thermal & Noise Damping/Output Evaluation
Noise Damping Results We used four RX120 fans for noise testing, sold as a bundle with the chassis. Noise Output All Frequencies – LAeq/LZeq Noise