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Intel Launches Lakefield Hybrid CPUs with Foveros 3D Stacking

Intel Lakefield
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Intel today is formally launching its first 3D Foveros packaged processors, codenamed Lakefield , officially called “Intel Core processors with Intel Hybrid Technology.”

Processor NumberGraphicsCores/ThreadsGraphics (EUs)CacheTDPBase Frequency (GHz)Max Single Core Turbo (GHz)Graphics Max Frequency (GHz)Memory
Intel Core i5-L16G7Intel UHD Graphics5/5644MB7W1.43.01.8LPDDR

Rumored Nvidia RTX 3080 Photo Shows off Wacky Heatsink

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We're eagerly awaiting more news on Nvidia RTX 3080 and Ampere , the vendor's next-gen graphics card architecture. Keeping us busy while we wait, a Redditor today shared a photograph of a gigantic heatsink with the caption "RTX 3080?" If this is indeed Nvidia's Founders Edition cooler for Ampere, we can expect beastly GPUs that aren't easily tamed.

The heatsink photographed has a very intricate design compared to current


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ID-Cooling's New Low-Profile CPU Cooler Cools AMD and Intel CPUs up to 130W

ID-Cooling IS-47K (Image credit: ID-Cooling)

Small form factor aficionados can rejoice as ID-Cooling has just given them another option. The IS-47K announced this week is a low-profile CPU cooler that's been tailored to cool both Intel and AMD CPUs inside Mini-ITX systems.

The IS-47K is just 1.9 inches (47mm) tall and measures 4.7 x 4.3 inches (120 x

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Logitech G915 TKL Wireless Gaming Keyboard Review: Compact Luxury

Our Verdict

The Logitech G915 TKL takes our favorite wireless gaming keyboard and makes it cheaper and smaller. With a slim but sturdy, portable frame and the option to easily switch from PC to PC and snappy low-price switches, it’s the premium wireless tenkeyless for mechanical enthusiasts who can afford it.

For

  • Slim, sturdy build
  • Comfortable low-profile switches
  • Easy switching between wireless dongle or Bluetooth connection

Against

  • No G keys for programming
  • No wrist rest or USB passthrough
  • Expensive
Logitech G915 TKL
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Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero Wireless Headset Review: Detailed Gaming Audio

Our Verdict

The Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero is a great gaming companion, thanks to a reliable feature for boosting the audibility of finer details in games. However, its feature-packed software is hard to install, and some won’t find it comfortable over long periods.

For

  • Wireless USB Type-A dongle or 3.5mm connection
  • Very sensitive microphone
  • Elaborate software
  • Superhuman Hearing boosts audio details in games

Against

  • Software setup was a major hassle
  • Earcups can pinch
  • Uncomfortable headband for larger heads
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RGB Your SSD: Zadak's M.2 Spark SSD's Illuminate Your Storage

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Zadak might not be the most well-known name, but it's certainly drawing attention to itself with its latest M.2 SSD. This one comes with a big chunky aluminium heatsink and built-in RGB lighting.

The SSD's are creatively called, Spark, and operate like any PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 SSD does. Read and write speeds are rated at 3200 MB/s and 3000 MB/s, respectively


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Gigabyte's B550 Vision D is a Fancy & Functional Jacket For Your AMD Ryzen CPU

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Now that the majority of the B550 motherboard slew has come through the pipeline, Gigabyte is back again but this time not with a gaming board. Rather, the company is outing the B550 Vision D , which is aimed at creators and designers, packing the features and looks to match.

And boy, does it look good. Gone is the shouty "GAMER" styling, as the B550 Vision D features a rather calming, chic look with

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Alienware's Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Is Only $54

Alienware AW568
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The Alienware AW568 wired mechanical keyboard , which comes in black and uses Kailh brown mechanical switches, is currently on sale for $53.99 on Best Buy. That’s $36 off its usual $89.99 price tag.

The Alienware AW568 's styling is a departure for Alienware, offering a subtler look than the company’s usual space-age accessories. RGB here is restricted to a light strip along

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Intel Gen12 Xe Graphics Leads AMD's Vega in Integrated GPU Performance

Artistic rendering of a microprocessor

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If the latest Time Spy benchmarks (via @TUM_APISAK ) are accurate, Intel might have finally surpassed AMD in the integrated graphics department. The Core i7-1165G7, which features Intel Xe Graphics (aka, Gen12), has once again outperformed the Vega iGPU from the Ryzen 4000-series (codename Renoir) APUs. This time, instead of 3DMark 11, the battleground is the newer and far more demanding


Vulkan Support on the Raspberry Pi 4: Progress and Demo Pictures

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The Raspberry Pi is well-known for its size and value, but soon it could be recognized for its considerable performance. A few months ago, the Raspberry Pi Foundation announced the development of Vulkan support on the Raspberry Pi 4 . Today the team released an update regarding the current state of the project as well as demo pictures to show their progress.

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