AMD Ryzen 4000 APUs May Feature Vega 12, Vega 15 Graphics

After initial rumors said that the AMD’s upcoming line of Zen 2-based APUs , codenamed Renoir, would arrive with integrated Vega 10 graphics , the latest rumor points to the chips featuring Vega 12 and potentially Vega 13 and Vega 15 integrated GPUs.

AMD Zen 2 APUs With More Powerful Integrated Graphics

The rumor comes from well-known hardware leaker Komachi_Ensaka on Twitter , who reportedly observed multiple Renoir listings with B12 included in their names, which could point which to 12 Compute

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Dual AMD Epyc Rome 7H12 Server CPUs Benchmarked in Cray Supercomputer

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A Geekbench 4 submission today shows off the power of two AMD EPYC Rome 7H12 64- core , 128- thread server-grade processors in one Cray Shasta supercomputer. AMD added the 7H12 to its second-gen EPYC line in September.

AMD currently has three 64-core, 128-thread EPYC chips in its arsenal; although, more might be on the way . With a 2.6 GHz base clock and 3

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Logitech MX Master 3 Wireless Mouse Review: Reinventing the Wheel Successfully

Our Verdict

The Logitech MX Master 3 has one of the most pleasant scroll wheels we’ve ever used and a customizable button layout that’s both productivity and finger-friendly.

For

  • Fast, smooth, quiet scroll wheel
  • Comfortable
  • Control up to three PCs
  • Share files, text and images across up to three PCs
  • Pre-made and customizable app-specific profiles
  • 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth

Against

  • Thumb rest button could be more convenient
  • DPI customization isn’t precise
  • No USB receiver storage
  • Expensive
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Chinese SSD Manufacturer Races Forward to PCIe 5.0

HC9001 PCIe 5.0 Controller

HC9001 PCIe 5.0 controller

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According to a report by Chinese media IThome , Jiangsu Huacun Electronic Technology has demoed its PCIe 5.0 controller at the 2019 Nantong New Generation Information Technology Expo. The memory and storage manufacturer is optimistic that the controller will be in mass-production by the end of 2020.

It was only this year that computer hardware started to arrive with support for the PCIe 4.0 standard. Presently, PCIe 4


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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Benchmark Leaks From Dell Alienware Aurora Desktop

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A GeekBench 4 benchmark for the Ryzen 9 3950X has leaked , and not only do we get a hint of the performance AMD's mainstream 16 core CPU is set to deliver, but also that Dell will likely launch an Aurora-branded desktop featuring the 3950X with up to 32 GB of memory.

It's not hard to see why Dell might want to launch a gaming PC based on the 3950X (similar

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Jonsbo's MOD4 Open-Air Chassis Looks Like a Pink Rabbit

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Jonsbo, a Chinese manufacturer of cases and cooling products, on Friday announced the MOD4, a PC case that looks like it's ready to hop into the spring time with its bright pink color and striking open-air design.

The chassis boasts a unique design that reminds us of the In-Win S-Frame , but with a twist. It features aluminum and tempered glass panels and is anodized in pink. However, the case will also be available in two shades of

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$500 Budget Build Off: Two Paths to a Slick, Affordable New Rig

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Any budget PC build is going to be an exercise in compromise. Prices have come down on components like storage and RAM considerably in 2019. But if you only have $

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Report: Apple's AR Products Won't Arrive Until 2022

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Apple's first augmented reality (AR) product is the gift that keeps on giving. That's quite the feat, really, because the company hasn't officially announced that it's even considering a move into the AR market. Yet, reports about that move continue to make their rounds, and the latest from The Information claimed that Apple won't actually release its first AR product until 2022, which is later than what previous reports have claimed.


How to Password Protect a Folder in Windows 10

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Nowadays, all of our information is digital -- from pictures to our banking information and everything in-between. Among these files, we all have sensitive information that, when seen by others, could cause irrevocable harm. Windows 10 doesn’t make it easy to password protect a folder, but we can guide you here on how to protect your most sensitive information.

1. Open the folder you want to protect with a password.

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Samsung Memory Production Impacted by Equipment Issue, Predicts Millions of Dollars in Damage

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A few weeks ago, Samsung experienced a manufacturing issue in one of its DRAM factories that the company says costed an unspecified amount of damage that equates to millions of dollars. The cause was contaminated equipment.

The issue occurred a few weeks ago, but Samsung says it has solved the problems now and production is back to plan. The firm did not specify which fab was impacted, but according to ComputerBase , it was a 200mm wafer fab, as opposed to the modern 3