Intel

Report: ASRock Revenue Surge Coming, Thanks to Bigger Bets on AMD

None

(Image credit: ASRock)

ASRock, one of the largest motherboard makers, has seen a 31.6% year-over-year surge in revenue, achieving a record-high of NT$13.415 billion (US$443.16 million), and that momentum is expected to grow this year, mostly thanks to motherboards with AMD chipsets representing a larger percentage of shipments, according to unnamed sources in a DigiTimes report today.

ASRock saw stagnating motherboard and graphics cards


AMD Ryzen 5 3400G Review: First-Gen Zen Gets Refreshed

Our Verdict

The Ryzen 5 3400G is a great niche part for low-cost systems built around integrated graphics, like budget gaming rigs, HTPCs, and basic computers. But keep your eye out for deals on cheaper previous-gen competitors.

For

  • Radeon Vega graphics
  • Price
  • Higher frequencies
  • Passable 1080p, solid 720p gaming
  • Auto-overclocking PBO support
  • Solder TIM
  • Bundled cooler

Against

  • Lower performance in applications than alternatives
  • Small performance advantage over previous-gen
None
Continue reading...

Western Digital's BiCS5 112-Layer Tech Comes to TLC, QLC SSDs

(Image credit: Western Digital)

Western Digital (WD) announced Thursday that it has finished the development of its fifth-generation 3D NAND technology, BiCS5, which is based on triple- and quad-level-cell (TLC and QLC) to deliver increased storage capacities at lower price points.

WD expects some of its potential customers for these high-density SSDs will be companies storing connected car data, mobile device makers and AI companies.

"As we move into the next decade, a new approach


HP Monitor Deal Lets You Graduate to 1440p Gaming at 144Hz for $280

HP 27xq

HP 27xq (Image credit: Newegg)

If you've been gaming at 1080p but have been waiting for the right moment to move to 1440p, the best tech deal on the HP 27xq is just the ticket. The 27-inch gaming monitor is now on sale at Newegg for $279.99 , $70 off its original price.

The 27xq comes with a TN screen with a 144Hz refresh

Continue reading...

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Support Arrives on 1USmus Overclocking DRAM Calculator

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 CPU

(Image credit: AMD)

For overclockers from Team Red, 1Usmus' DRAM Calculator is a very helpful tool for determining RAM overclocking figures to use in your system. On Thursday, 1Usmus delivered version 1.7.0, and its main improvement is support for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000-series CPUs. Download details are on the enthusiast's forum post at Overclock.net .

You can often do simple RAM overclocking by enabling a supporting kit's XMP profile to achieve intended speeds.

Continue reading...

AMD's Ryzen 7 2700 Drops to New All-Time Low Price: Just $135

None
(Image credit: Amazon)

Let’s say you’re buying a new CPU . If you're on a budget but also want lots of performance, a last-gen chip can mean huge savings. In this case, those savings don't come with a huge performance penalty. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 is now on sale for just $135 on Newegg if you enter the code " EMCDGED22 ", making it cheaper than its previous lowest price ($1

Continue reading...

Indiana University's AMD-Based Cray Supercomputer Postponed to Wait for Nvidia's Next-Gen GPUs

(Image credit: Indiana University)

Indiana University has purchased a new Cray supercomputer called the Big Red 200. Assembly is currently in progress, and whilst it could be completed on a much shorter timeframe, the university has decided to postpone the GPU installation until summer in order to get access to Nvidia's next-generation hardware, splitting the assembly up into two phases.

The exact details surrounding the next-generation hardware are scarce. Nevertheless, Brad Wheeler told The Next Platform that although the original plan was


Intel

AMD’s Ryzen 5 3600 Six Core CPU Falls to Just £160 (20% Off)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600
(Image credit: AMD)

All the CPU you'll ever need for under £160? That'll be the AMD Ryzen 3600, now available from Amazon for just £159.98 , down from £199. What a deal.

The Ryzen 5 3600 , of course, is one of AMD's latest third-gen Ryzen chips based on the awesome Zen 2 CPU architecture. This particular chip packs six cores and supports 12

Continue reading...

Overclocked Asus AMD Radeon 5700 XT Is a Steal for Just Under £340 (29% Off)

ASUS TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5700 XT OC Edition
(Image credit: ASUS)

Say hello to the cheapest AMD Radeon 5700 XT graphics card we've seen to date. We give you the snappily monikered ASUS TUF Gaming X3 Radeon RX 5700 XT OC Edition 8GB, yours for just £340 and hot from the factory with an overclocked GPU.

Price wise, this card has sold for as much as £480 on Amazon last September and still commands as much as £430 from some leading retailers

Continue reading...

Microsoft Tries Once Again to Fix Windows 10's Search Tool

None

(Image credit: Asier Romero/Shutterstock)

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more. Microsoft released an update to the Windows 10 November 2019 Update (1909) this week in an effort to fix long-standing issues with the search utility in the Control Panel and File Explorer.

You probably guessed from the Shakespeare verse that this wasn't the first time Microsoft's tried to address issues with Windows 10's search tool. It isn't