Asus' TUF Gaming VG328H1B Is a Huge 1080p Curved Monitor at 165 Hz

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Asus has quietly listed its new TUF Gaming VG328H1B , a 32-inch gaming monitor with a 1500R curve, as spotted by Hermitage Akihabara .

Despite its large size though, it only comes with 1080p resolution, which results in a lower pixel density of 69.93 pixels per inch (we prefer around 110 ppi).

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Ampere's 80-Core Altra Chips Take on Intel Xeon and AMD EPYC Rome

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ARM servers have long held the promise of breakthrough power efficiency and performance, and Ampere took its first big step forward to delivering on those goals with the announcement that its Altra 80-core chips, which consume a mere 210W, are shipping now in both single- and dual-socket systems. The company wades into an ultra-competitive market with x86 competitors like AMD's EPYC , which currently offers leading connectivity options and core counts, and Intel,

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EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 KO Ultra Gaming Review: Winner by Decision

Our Verdict

The EVGA RTX 2060 KO Ultra Gaming performed well in our testing, averaging over 60 fps at 1080p ultra and 1440p medium settings. In the $300 price bracket, this KO card is a winner, but it's louder than competing 2060s.

For

  • Similar performance as higher specced RX 5600 XT
  • Ray tracing and DLSS capabilities
  • Low price for an RTX 2060

Against

  • Fan noise is louder than
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How to Create a Local Account in Windows 10

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When setting up a Windows 10 profile for the first time, Microsoft requires the use or creation of a Microsoft account. If you don't want the computer linked to your Microsoft account, you can use a local account.

There are two ways to start using a local account in Windows 10. You can change your current profile into a local account or create a separate local profile.

Change Current Profile into a Local Account

This process will turn your current Microsoft account profile into

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Coronavirus News: Intel CFO Says Company Unaffected by Outbreak, on Track for 10nm

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Speaking at a Morgan Stanley conference on Monday, Intel CFO George Davis said that the company has "the ability to operate on a relatively normal basis", as it deals with the Coronavirus. He also said that Intel is in the middle of establishing a NAND partnership.

Nevertheless, Davis said that the company did see customers being impacted by the coronavirus as they manage their own supply chains. But Intel itself has been able to continue operating relatively normal, he said, seeing


GTC 2020 Isn't Cancelled but Will Be Online-Only due to Coronavirus, Nvidia Confirms

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Just a few days ago, Nvidia reassured us that its GPU Technology Conference (GTC) would not get canceled ,and that the show would go on with precautions around coronavirus. Today, the GPU maker decided it would  be better to cancel the in-person conference in San Jose, California in favor of an online event.

"This decision to move the event online instead of at the San Jose Convention Center reflects our top priority: the health and safety of our employees, our partners


HyperX Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review: Slick Simplicity

Our Verdict

HyperX’s $110 Alloy Origins is a well-designed, colorful and compact mechanical keyboard that’s good for those who want a quality product but also want to skip the fuss and just get down to gaming.

For

  • Attractive, compact design
  • Excellent RGB lighting
  • Three-level rear height adjustment

Against

  • No dedicated media controls or macro keys
  • Shorter 1.8mm switch actuation (versus 2mm) feels like a gimmick
  • NGenuity software could be more intuitive
  • No USB pass-through ports
  • A little expensive
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Intel 10th Gen Comet Lake Mobile CPU Early Benchmark: Look out, AMD Ryzen 4000

9th Gen Intel Core Mobile H-Series Processor

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An upcoming Intel Core i9-10980HK laptop chip has hit Geekbench 4 before being announced, as spotted by hardware sniffer @TUM_APISAK .

The high-end i9-10980HK, which is the successor to the current Core i9-9980HK mobile processor, is reportedly based on the Comet Lake microarchitecture. However, the 14nm chip should retain

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Report: Coronavirus Outbreak Caused 20% Production Drop for LCD and Other Panel Types

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According to a recent DigiTimes report, the coronavirus outbreak is expected to have lowered global display panel production by 20% in February 2020. Citing unnamed "industry sources," it said output will only be 5-10% lower in March.

The outbreak has reportedly prevented BOE Technology, one of the largest panel suppliers, from ramping up its production capacity at the 10.5G LCD fab in Wuhan. According to the report, the outbreak has also


Gaming Bed Comes with Everything You Need, Except a Life

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You've heard of gaming chairs, gaming desks and gaming bean bags. But have you ever wondered if it would be possible to create a gaming bed? The folks at Bauhutte , a Japanese gaming furniture company, did. Witness the glory of their creation.

That's right. Bauhutte designed a setup that allows gamers to set up their, well, setups around what appears to be a twin-sized mattress. It seems the days of having to roll out of bed and

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