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AMD lists Ryzen 7000 series model numbers, confirming 4 processors

There are no signs of a Ryzen 7 7800X

Published: 28th July 2022 | Source: Videocardz | Author: Mark Campbell

AMD's unofficially revealed their Ryzen 5 7600X, Ryzen 7 7700X, Ryzen 9 7900X, and Ryzen 9 7950X

Four planned Ryzen 7000 series CPU models have been uncovered by Videocardz , appearing in official AMD marketing resource files. These new processors are socket AM

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Windows PCs from ASUS and Gigabyte are being impacted by the "CosmicStrand" UEFI Rootkit

Currently, systems from ASUS and Gigabyte are affected

Published: 27th July 2022 | Source: Kaspersky | Author: Mark Campbell

Kaspersky uncovers the "CosmicStrand" UEFI malware, and it can stay with you after Windows re-installs

Researchers as Kaspersky have uncovered a new rootkit that called "CosmicStrand" that is has found its way onto Windows PCs in China, Iran, Vietnam, and Russia. The rootkit has been classified as a "advanced persistent threat" (APT) due to its ability to

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Chinese suppliers reportedly expect RTX 40 series GPUs in less than a month

Will Nvidia's RTX 40 series launch in September?

Published: 27th July 2022 | Source: @iKorneychuk - Via Videocardz | Author: Mark Campbell

Early batches of RTX 40 series GPUs could be shipping next month

Ilya Korneychuk from PRO Hi-Tech has claimed that Chinese suppliers are expecting to see early batches of Nvidia's RTX 40 series graphics cards within the next month, suggesting that Nvidia is preparing to launch their next-generation of graphics cards within the next few months

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Japan's giving Kioxia and Western Digital a 92.9 billion yen subsidy for Yokkaichi Fab7

Japan's subsidies are worth over £500 million

Published: 27th July 2022 | Source: Western Digital - Press Release | Author: Mark Campbell

Japan offers massive subsidies to secure its future in the semiconductor market

Semiconductors are vital for all modern industries. If you need access to computers, smart technologies or modern telecommunications, you need semiconductors, and Japan knows that they need to remain as one of the world's technological hubs for both strategic and economic reasons.

Most major global powers

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AMD gives their GPUs a huge OpenGL boost with their AMD Software 22.7.1 driver

Expect huge performance gains in OpenGL titles

Published: 27th July 2022 | Source: AMD | Author: Mark Campbell

AMD delivers Noise Suppression and huge OpenGL improvements with their latest GPU drivers

AMD has just released their 22.7.1 drivers for their Radeon graphics cards, adding game-specific optimisations to many games, support for multiple new Vulkan API extensions, and support for a new audio enhancement feature called AMD Noise Suppression.

One of the largest changes to AMD's 22.7

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Meta's increasing the price of their Quest 2 VR headsets by $100

Price increases are also coming to both Quest accessories and refurbished headsets

Published: 26th July 2022 | Source: Meta | Author: Mark Campbell

Meta's basic Quest 2 headsets are now 33% more expensive

The Metaverse is about to get more expensive. Starting next month, Meta's Meta Quest 2 (formerly Oculus Quest 2) VR headsets will be available with raised unit prices. The basic 128GB Meta Quest 2 will soon cost $399.99,

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Micron's shipping the world's first 232-layer 3D NAND chips

Micron's taking its NAND memory to new heights

Published: 26th July 2022 | Source: Micron - PR | Author: Mark Campbell

Press Release - Micron Ships World's First 232-Layer NAND, Extends Technology Leadership

Micron Technology, Inc., today announced that it has begun volume production of the world's first 232-layer NAND, built with industry-leading innovations to drive unprecedented performance for storage solutions. It features the industry's highest areal density

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Corsair reveals its VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 Memory with up to 6,600 MT/s speeds

These RGB DDR5 modules will be available with up to DDR5-6600 speeds

Published: 26th July 2022 | Source: Corsair | Author: Mark Campbell

Press Release - CORSAIR Announces VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 Memory

CORSAIR, a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today announced VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 memory, equipping the celebrated VENGEANCE RGB, a top choice for performance enthusiasts, with DDR5 technology. Optimized for the latest gaming PCs and workstations,

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It looks like AMD's launching its Ryzen 7000 series before August 4th

Has AMD going to launch its Ryzen 7000 series within the next two weeks?

Published: 26th July 2022 | Source: AMD | Author: Mark Campbell

AMD's preparing an AM5 motherboard showcase on August 4th

AMD's preparing " A Showcase of The New AM5 Motherboards" as the company's next "Meet The Experts" events, where the company plans to showcase motherboard designs from BIOSTAR, MSI, ASUS, ASRock, and Gigabyte and discuss how AM

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iVoler launches its Flagship Steam Deck docking solution

Valve keeps delaying their official dock, and 3rd parties are taking advantage of this

Published: 26th July 2022 | Source: IVOLER | Author: Mark Campbell

3rd parties are launching Steam Deck docks before Valve can

When Valve first revealed their Steam Deck gaming handheld, a lot of gamers were interested in its docked and handheld gaming functionality. In essence, PC gamers can used Valve's Handheld system like a Nintendo Switch, using a single device for both on-the-go and on

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