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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?
Overall Performance (AMD) To calculate each cooler’s overall performance, I take into account three factors, the CPU’s temperature, wattage, and frequency, by using the following
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
Average Noise The PSU’s average noise output is low, but this graph doesn’t depict the whole truth, so I had to run a frequency analysis
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
Epilogue Let’s face it: AMD promised a lot for the Ryzen 9000, but in the end, it had to release a PR explaining why reviewers
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
HD Game tests Using a potent GPU at low resolutions, I ensure there is no bottleneck in this section to easily check the CPU performance
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
Frequency Plots 25% Fan Speed Peak frequency: 250 Hz 50% Fan Speed Peak frequency: 500 Hz 75% Fan Speed Peak frequency: 800 Hz 100% Fan
ADATA’s Global Sustainability Initiative “Innovate Today, Embrace Tomorrow.”
ADATA Technology has unveiled a comprehensive global sustainability initiative to promote biodiversity conservation and increase public awareness about environmental issues. A central feature of this
The Most Common Spread Malware For July 2024
Source: Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. In its latest Threat Index, Check Point revealed that RansomHub remains the most prevalent Ransomware group. Meanwhile, its researchers
Quick Tips #36: Activate Your Windows Product Key on Any PC
As you may already know, Windows needs a valid key to be activated. Unfortunately, depending on the device (e.g., laptop) or the type of license
Google “Threatened” Tech Influencers. The #TeamPixel Scandal
Google crossed a line with the Pixel 9. The company’s invite-only Team Pixel program — which seeds Pixel products to influencers before public availability
darkFlash UPMOST 1250W ATX v3.0 PSU Review
Average Noise The PSU’s average noise output is high at both voltage inputs. Fan Noise & Speed Maps @ 28-32 °C – 115V The semi-passive
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W ATX v3.1 PSU Review – Silent Platform Change, Messy Protection Features & Fake 80 Plus Badge
Average Noise The PSU’s average noise output is notably lower than the HKC model’s, but it is also better to look at the noise maps.