Multiple RTX 3060 Mobile TDP Configurations Tested

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Performance for Nvidia's RTX 3060 mobile has been difficult to understand , with the 3060 (as well as RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 mobile) being capable of running in a range of power configurations depending on the laptop model. Now we have some actual data on how much faster or slower the different TDP configurations are. (Note: We're using " TDP ," aka Thermal Design Power, and "TGP,

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Alienware m17 R4 Gaming Laptop Review: Can’t Get Much Faster

Our Verdict

A speed demon that prioritizes raw performance, the Alienware m17 R4 puts plenty of pop into a sleek but bulky chassis.

For

  • Unrivaled performance
  • Snappy keyboard
  • Attractive design

Against

  • Noisy fan
  • Heavy
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Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 DIY NAS

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The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 introduced both a new form factor and a PCIe 1x connection which has seen use with M.2 expansions for storage and Tensorflow Processing Units. Wiretrustee has taken the initiative and created a NAS carrier board that provides space for up to four SATA drives.

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AMD vs Nvidia: Which Is More Popular Among Linux Users?

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Linux might only make up a very small portion of the operating system market share (about 1-2% depending on who you ask ), but it’s a dedicated minority, filled with loyalists who are willing to stick with the OS despite compatibility issues thanks to its heavy customizability and open-source nature. In other words, people who use Linux tend to be pretty versed in tech. That’s probably why Boiling Steam , a site dedicated to gaming on


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Dell Canada Leaks AMD EPYC Milan Specs, Pricing

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It seems that Dell's PowerEdge R6525 rack server is already available with AMD's EPYC Milan chips. Dell Canada (via momomo_us ) has already listed a couple of Zen 3 parts as processor options for the dual-socket 1U system, inadvertently exposing their specifications and pricing.

In terms of similaries, Milan will preserve the same configuration as Rome, meaning the chips will arrive with eight compute dies and one I/O die.


Silverstone Sugo 14 Review: 100% Practicality and Thermals

Our Verdict

Silverstone’s Sugo SG14 is a chassis that allows a wide range of ITX build configurations. But where it scores well in modularity and versatility, it falls short on materials and excitement.

For

  • Versatile
  • Thermally capable
  • Fits ATX PSUs (no SFX needed)
  • Optional optical drive bay
  • Looks like Deep Thought

Against

  • Expensive for the materials used
  • Looks plain
  • Doesn’t know the ultimate question
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GeForce Now Adds Support for Chrome and M1-Based Macs

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Nvidia's cloud-based gaming service, GeForce Now, has just received a new update that features new support for Google Chrome's web-browser and support for Apple's M1 based Macs (through the native macOS app).

With the addition of Google Chrome, now any device or computer capable of running Chrome should be capable of running GeForce Now. However, Nvidia says they do not guarantee support on devices that are on operating systems other than macOS or Windows.


Colorful iGame RTX 3080 Vulkan Review: LCD-Adorned Unavailability

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Play Tetris on the Raspberry Pi Pico

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Until the new Pimoroni PicoSystem is released, much of the maker community is itching to emulate and play games on the Raspberry Pi Pico —not because it's effective but because we can. This maker, known online as Jools64, opted to create their own solution by programming a Tetris demo that runs on the Pico.

The game runs entirely on the Pico and was scripted in just a few hours as a test. For this project, the Pico uses a third


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Apple Wants More Macs in Businesses: Can It Take on Intel vPro, AMD Ryzen Pro?

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Having posted its all-time quarter record revenue of $111.4 billion this week, Apple is looking for ways to expand. The company's CEO, Tim Cook, sees selling Macs to businesses as one of the main growth opportunities for Apple, especially with the Apple M1 chip and its successors in tow. But with Intel appealing to businesses with vPro and AMD attempting to do the same with Ryzen Pro, there's work to do.

Apple has significantly

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