Just last week, Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd (YMTC) revealed 1 28-layer 3D NAND chips , an upgrade from its previous max count of 64 layers and a new push for non-volatile flash memory and very dense SSDs. Now, it appears that Samsung is feeling the heat. The Korean manufacturer is rumored to be accelerating development of V-NAND that stacks 160 layers tall, as reported by Korean publication Etnews .
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The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 CPU has been a value bargain for years now. It's reportedly been undergoing a transformation from its original 14nm Zen design to 12nm and the Zen+ architecture. Initial rumors of these first-gen chip makeovers showed up in December last year.
Now, as per German hardware publication ComputerBase , the 12nm Zen+ Ryzen 3 1200 has hit shelves at a German retailer for €54.7
Folding@Home is extremely easy to set up, allowing you to donate extra CPU and GPU cycles to researchers fighting diseases, including COVID-19, from home. But there hasn't been an option for users to select COVID-19 researchers specifically as the recipient of their efforts. Now, Folding@Home has added the priority option in its latest software update.
The EVGA RTX 2080 Super XC Hybrid performed well, averaging over 100 fps at 1440p ultra and 60 fps at 4K ultra. The hybrid cooling kept the card much cooler than other cards, but the pump has a soft hum. Priced at $789.99, it's one of the most expensive 2080 Super cards available, but only similar Hybrid setups can cool as well.
Listings and early benchmarks involving Intel's 10th Generation Comet Lake-S processors have been popping up more frequently. Usually, that's a sign that the launch is looming. As many probably know by now, Comet Lake-S will only fit into LGA1200 socket , meaning it's time for new motherboards.
Ukrainian retailer ITbox has posted a plethora of Z490 motherboards from MSI
IOGear’s HVER Pro X is a stylish and flashy gaming keyboard that impresses with its looks but underwhelms with its performance. While there are relatively few mechanical gaming keyboards offering full RGB lighting at the $89.95 price point, there are several keyboards in that ballpark that simply blow the HVER Pro X away in terms of performance.
A recent test submission spotted by database detective @_rogame shows that Asus is potentially preparing a new Zenbook 14 (UX434IQ) laptop. The device seemingly employs one of AMD's Ryzen 4000-series (codename Renoir) chips.
Given its compact and slim body, the ZenBook 14 has always favored U-series processors that operate within a 15W envelope. Asus will probably refresh its ZenBook 14 family with
Intel is in talks to sell its home connectivity unit to MaxLinear, Bloomberg reported. The group makes home internet access gear.
Bloomberg cited people familiar with the matter and noted that Intel could still keep its connected home division , as no final decision has been made yet. The group’s portfolio includes Wi-Fi, Ethernet and the Puma series of SoCs for home routers and gateways.
Overclocking Intel processors used to be a very complicated process. Nowadays, motherboard manufacturers have created automatic overclocking software and one-button predefined presets in the BIOS. While both alternatives produce satisfactory Intel overclocks, they are not perfect and there is always room to improve. More often than not, you could achieve better results by taking the time to manually overclock your Intel CPU instead of having a piece of software do it for you. Furthermore, you also get to learn more about your system,
If stunning looks and minimal desktop real estate are high on your list of priorities and you aren’t bothered by the $160 price, Fractal’s Mini-ITX Era is worth considering. Just choose your parts carefully.