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by editors@tomshardware.com (Aaron Klotz) on (#705HE)
Asus teases a new concept design that pushes a PCIe slot to 250 watts of power delivery through modifications to its five 12V pins. The concept could make cableless GPUs more mainstream if it becomes widely adopted in the future.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#705HF)
Nvidia's long-rumoed N1 SoC, featuring ARM-based CPU cores from MediaTek and Blackwell-based GPU cores, has now been confirmed as the same chip as the GB10 Superchip. They both share similar, if not identical, specs and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has just said that DGX Spark (which has the GB10) is powered by N1.
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on (#705EZ)
Pricing for some of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series (codenamed Blackwell) gaming graphics cards has stabilized.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#705CH)
AMD has just launched the RX 7700 non-XT with 16 GB memory and binned down specs compared to the RX 7700 XT. It's considerably slower in gaming, takes more power than the RX 7700 XT, but has increased VRAM that could make it a hit for AI. Pricing and availability are up in the air.
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on (#705CJ)
Intel issued a press statement stating that it remains committed to developing its Arc GPUs.
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on (#7059D)
Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark have created a 3D printing process that creates efficient, lightweight fuel cells that could transform the aerospace industry.
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on (#7059E)
Ubuntu Linux has formed a large part of my Linux journey, and I think it is the best Linux for all levels of users.
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by lukejamesalden@gmail.com (Luke James) on (#7059F)
Nvidia is reportedly pressing its memory vendors to push beyond JEDEC's official HBM4 baseline, reportedly requesting 10Gb/s-per-pin stacks for its 2026 Vera Rubin platform.
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on (#70582)
A British National has been arrested and accused of helping to facilitate over $155 million in exploitation and blackmail attacks against U.S. and British companies. The 19-year-old has ties to the infamous Scattered Spider hacking group.
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by stephen.warwick@futurenet.com (Stephen Warwick) on (#70583)
I have a $1,000 sit-stand desk designed for gaming, so why do I never stand up to game?
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on (#70561)
Nvidia has hired the CEO of AI networking chip company, Enfabrica, alongside a number of other staff for $900 million. The deal will also give Nvidia a license to use the unique technology, which the developers claim can link up 100,000 GPUs.
on (#70562)
Using some custom scripts and a base Windows 11 ISO install image, just how much can you remove and keep a functional operating system?
by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#70563)
Huawei has outlined its roadmap for Zettascale AI systems that will rely on hundreds of thousands and then millions of AI accelerators.
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on (#7054J)
Flyoobe offers a convenient way to install Windows 11 on computers that don't meet Microsoft's requirements. But that's not all. Flyoobe can also be used to tweak Windows 11, remove AI components, and get the best Windows 11 experience on even elderly hardware.
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by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#704SH)
Intel and Nvidia have quietly spent the past year co-developing custom x86 processors and SoCs for data center and client PCs with deep architectural collaboration across three joint teams.
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by lukejamesalden@gmail.com (Luke James) on (#704Q6)
According to a new report from SemiAnalysis, Elon Musk's AI startup already has 460MW of natural gas generation either installed or under construction.
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on (#704Q7)
Someone scammed Amazon out of a Core i7-14700, but I got a 13th Gen Core i5 for $10 as a result.
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on (#704Q8)
A Xiaomi device in Geekbench packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip posted a single-thread score of 3831 points.
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on (#704M6)
Silverstone has launched the FLP02, a retro-inspired PC case with high-performance cooling and expansion support.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#704M7)
Gigabyte is a reliable name when it comes to PC hardware, and this laptop deal is no different. The Aero X16 features excellent specs, like an RTX 5070 and Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU, along with 32 GB of memory and 1 TB SSD - all while costing less than $1,500. It features a clean design and weighs under 2KG.
on (#704M8)
Microsoft's new datacenter in Wisconsin will use "hundreds of thousands of NVIDIA GB200s, connected by enough fiber to circle the Earth 4.5 times," CEO Satya Nadella wrote.
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on (#704GT)
The Tube T31 is an M.2 SSD on a USB-A stick, with the best performance we've seen from a USB-A drive.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#704GV)
Steam will stop supporting 32-bit versions of Windows from next year. Valve says the libraries and drivers needed for core client features are no longer compatible with 32-bit architecture, and therefore need to be left behind. Upgrade to Windows 10 64-bit, or Windows 11, to keep receiving timely updates and assistance.
on (#704DR)
NetRise has revealed that wireless devices from several manufacturers remain vulnerable to the Pixie Dust exploit disclosed in 2014, even though companies have had over a decade to harden their products against the well-known security flaw.
on (#704DS)
Research suggests that your DeepSeek AI results can be of drastically lower quality if you trigger China's geopolitically sensitive tripwires.
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by lukejamesalden@gmail.com (Luke James) on (#704B2)
Speaking at the Huawei Connect conference on September 18, rotating chairman Xu Zhijun outlined the company's first official long-range Ascend chip strategy.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) on (#704B3)
The 39-inch curved WOLED monitor is great for gamers and comes with smart TV features courtesy of LG's WebOS interface.
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on (#704B4)
Kioxia's Exceria Plus G4 is a mid-range PCIe 5.0 drive that is a safe choice.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#704B5)
If you've been waiting for the new Xbox handheld experience Microsoft has cooked up with Asus for the Xbox ROG Ally, your wishes have been answered. A leaked version of the full-screen Xbox experience has surfaced online, allowing any Windows handheld to gain the USP of the ROG Xbox Ally.
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on (#704B6)
China appears to be moving fast to establish itself as a brain computer interface (BCI) leader, and officials have just published a new medical industry standard.
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on (#704B7)
Asus has acknowledged reports of stuttering issues with its ROG gaming laptops from 2021 through 2024 and has confirmed it is investigating the issue, though stopped short of admitting any kind of fault.
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by palcorn@outlook.com (Paul Alcorn) on (#704B8)
Nvidia and Intel announced today that the companies would jointly develop multiple new generations of products together. The products include x86 Intel CPUs tightly fused with an Nvidia RTX graphics chiplet for the consumer gaming PC market, and custom-built Intel x86 CPUs for Nvidia's AI products for hyperscale and enterprise customers.
on (#7048R)
Security researchers are tracking a malware campaign that has compromised hundreds of packages distributed via the npm ecosystem.
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on (#70475)
Logitech's latest addition to its ultra-light wireless gaming mouse lineup has something no other mouse has: an "innovative blend of inductive analog sensing and real-time click haptics."
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on (#703V0)
The new revision (CFI-2116) of the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition has been listed on Amazon Italy, Amazon France, and Amazon Germany at the same MSRP.
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by lukejamesalden@gmail.com (Luke James) on (#703T6)
Alibaba's semiconductor unit, T-Head, has reportedly developed a new AI processor that it claims matches the performance of Nvidia's H20 - the GPU built specifically for the Chinese market.
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by brandon.hill@futurenet.com (Brandon Hill) on (#703T7)
MSI's EV Life and EV Life Plus EV chargers support NACS and SAE J1772 vehicles.
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by lukejamesalden@gmail.com (Luke James) on (#703T8)
Nvidia's RTX 6000D might be banned from sale in China, but what lies inside the GPU itself? We explore why it's not as good a deal as grey-market RTX 5090s in the region.
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by brandon.hill@futurenet.com (Brandon Hill) on (#703T9)
From MagSafe batteries to a retractable cable USB-C charger, here's what's in my overseas travel bag.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Aaron Klotz) on (#703TA)
Aoostar has announced an upcoming eGPU dock that features Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and OCuLink connectivity, plus support for aftermarket ATX/SFX power supplies. The cherry on top is the included mini-PC mount for mini-PC daily drivers.
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on (#703TB)
A new attack on DDR5 further demonstrates that current countermeasures against Rowhammer-style assaults aren't enough.
on (#703TC)
The prices of gaming laptops have been going up. Is it possible for laptops with integrated graphics to bridge the gap? It sounds like a good idea until you look into market realities.
on (#703TD)
Gamers have put millions of hours into DOOM in the 32 years since its launch, but it's unlikely that many of them have left the game running for upwards of two years straight. At least one person did, though, and the result is... that it crashed.
by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#703M5)
SMIC is testing a domestically built immersion DUV lithography system developed by Yuliangsheng and capable of 28nm-class process technology. But while it is said that the tool could be used to make 7nm or even 5nm-class chips with multipatterning, it remains to be seen whether this is going to happen any time soon.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#703M6)
Cooler Master is updating its iconic lineup of Hyper 212 coolers with its proprietary 3D Heatpipe tech. Hyper 212 3DHP, therefore, has two trident-like heatpipes running through its finstack that dissipate heat more evenly while costing the same. They will come in two flavors: Black and ARGB, and will be backed with 5-year warranties.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#703M7)
Some sellers are resorting to ridiculous shipping fees to deter American customers from buying their items.
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by lukejamesalden@gmail.com (Luke James) on (#703H0)
Contract prices for both NAND and DRAM have jumped by an estimated 15-20% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to numbers published by DigiTimes on September 17.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#703H1)
AMD has just launched its latest series of Zen 5 processors aimed at enterprise. Featuring largely the same silicon as their mainstream counterparts, these Ryzen 9000 Pro models are set to become available with OEMs soon. They feature extensive security and management features that are crucial for the sector.
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on (#703H2)
The UK government has secured tens of billions of dollars of investment from a range of major tech companies in a deal that comes at a time of particular political pressure in the UK and may well help drive the growth the UK so desperately needs.
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on (#703H3)
Asus ups the pixel density ante with its 6K ProArt PA32QCV. This 32-inch IPS display has 6016x3384 resolution, 218ppi, HDR10, DisplayHDR 600 and color modes for every industry standard. It serves creatives with precision at a relatively low price.
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