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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#701QQ)
Nvidia announced its Rubin CPX GPU earlier this week where it was presented as one whole of a two-part AI inferencing solution. However, a closer look at its silicon shows that it has graphics-specific hardware blocks that are not needed on AI GPU. Could we be looking at a potential precursor to the RTX 6090?
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Latest from Tom's Hardware
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| Updated | 2026-02-17 07:30 |
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on (#701QR)
Chinese authorities have accused Nvidia of violating anti-monopoly laws, threatening the US chipmaker with hefty fines. However, with trade negotiations between America and China hinging on access to high-end hardware like Nvidia's, this may be a warning shot to encourage more favorable trading terms.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#701QS)
Nvidia has just confirmed that its RTX 50 series Founder's Edition cards are not going anywhere. They're just out of stock for the time being and have thus been delisted from the website. RTX 5070 FE is still available at MSRP, but the 5080 and 5090 FE will be back soon.
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on (#701P0)
Other drives perhaps make more sense for either macOS or Windows, but the SSD Pro4 is the best drive we've tested for those who want fast performance without having to think about what platform they're plugging into.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) on (#70187)
The Aero 16X from Gigabyte is a solid 16-inch notebook powered by AMD and Nvidia's latest-gen chips
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#70188)
Windows 11 is set to get a built-in speed test option that will finally rid you of your reliance on websites like Ookla's Speedtest and Netflix's Fast... as long as you're okay with going to Bing to do the same thing. These new Insider channel builds also bring more changes like revamped settings pages.
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by lukejamesalden@gmail.com (Luke James) on (#70166)
Nvidia has reportedly cancelled its first-gen SOCAMM (System-on-Chip Attached Memory Module) rollout and is shifting development focus to a new version known as SOCAMM2.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#70167)
Cougar just released a case that allows for air to enter between the PSU and the rest of the system, ensuring more efficient air and water cooling.
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on (#70168)
On this day in 1956, IBM announced the RAMAC 350 Disk Storage Unit, packing an awe-inspiring 3.75MB of data across 50 magnetic platters, each spanning 24-inches in diameter and spinning at 1,200 RPM.
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by lukejamesalden@gmail.com (Luke James) on (#7014G)
China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into American-made analog chips, claiming U.S. manufacturers have undercut local vendors on price while flooding the market with mature-node parts.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#7014H)
A hacker breaks into the digital washing machines of a student residence in Amsterdam and makes them free for all to use - but management catches up and deactivates the appliances altogether.
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by brandon.hill@futurenet.com (Brandon Hill) on (#7014J)
The Predator Connect T7 is easily overshadowed by far superior and less expensive Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers.
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on (#7014K)
TSMC has worked with local beekeepers in Taiwan to produce Ji Mi' - TSMC branded honey.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#7014M)
An enthusiast has showcased a workstation built using Lego-style bricks. Featuring a PC case, a desktop terminal with an OLED monitor, and a mechanical keyboard, this setup is truly unique in its creativity. It only has a 5600G inside with no dedicated GPU, however.
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by lukejamesalden@gmail.com (Luke James) on (#700RX)
A security researcher has demonstrated how a malicious Google Calendar invite can prompt-inject ChatGPT and coax it into leaking private emails once Google connectors are enabled.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#700RY)
Nintendo is reviving the Virtual Boy 3D console with an accessory that accepts your Switch or Switch 2 handheld.
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This Seagate BarraCuda 24TB HDD is available at Newegg for $249-one of its best prices to date and an excellent deal for anyone in need of storage.
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by lukejamesalden@gmail.com (Luke James) on (#700S0)
Chinese censorship suffered a significant breach on September 11, when researchers confirmed that more than 500GB of internal documents had been dumped online.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#700QG)
Searcha Page and Seek Ninja are a one-person operation that utilizes AI to deliver relevant search results without relying on Google.
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by lukejamesalden@gmail.com (Luke James) on (#700QH)
Chinese researchers have developed a DNA cassette tape drive that theoretically offers petabytes of storage, but it fails in real-world tests.
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on (#700NM)
Asus delivers solid performance and flexibility in its transportable ZenScreen MB27ADF. It sports an IPS panel with QHD resolution, 100 Hz, a folding stand and a desk mountable arm. It's light and thin with quality sound and solid gaming performance.
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The gap between memory speed marketing and JEDEC reality landed Corsair in a class-action lawsuit back in 2022-one that is currently accepting applications for payouts from the settlement.
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on (#700M7)
The Compact FanlessVC2300S DT ITX case will be sold in a limited-edition, completely copper version.
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on (#700K0)
A Redditor enjoyed a big W' after fishing out a PC packing an Intel Core i5-9400F, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660, and more
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Nvidia RTX 50 Founders Edition cards may be sidelined until a Super refresh arrives.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Aaron Klotz) on (#7008S)
A Chinese content creator has benchmarked Galax' latest RTX 5090D V2 Hall of Fame XOC graphics card. The new model provides virtually identical performance to the RTX 5090D despite having less memory bandwidth and memory capacity.
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by lukejamesalden@gmail.com (Luke James) on (#70069)
Nvidia's DGX Cloud, once positioned as a direct-to-enterprise AI cloud, has quietly taken a backseat in the company's external strategy.
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OpenAI and Microsoft has struck a memorandum of understanding on their ongoing contract negotiations, opening the door for OpenAI to begin corporate restructuring.
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V-Color unveils new XFinity+ DDR5 memory modules with built-in OLED display.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#7003D)
A combat sim creator built an air combat sim gaming rig that moves with you and shoots guns, missiles, and chaff.
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by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#7000A)
SK hynix has finalized development of its HBM4 memory stacks with a 2,048-bit interface and 10GT/s speed, 25% above JEDEC specs.
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by lukejamesalden@gmail.com (Luke James) on (#6ZZX7)
Borderlands 4 has arrived on PC to a chorus of criticism over performance and stuttering. Early reports from players described low frame rates and frequent crashes, even on high-end hardware.
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A massive 28TB backup solution for your desktop setup. Seagate's Expansion HDD is $329 in a limited-time Best Buy sale.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#6ZZX9)
Amazon says that a bug in a widget on select Echo Show devices caused them to cache high-resolution images and use up a ton of data.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) on (#6ZZXA)
Testing shows Cyberpunk 2077 running over an hour longer after the upgrade
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by brandon.hill@futurenet.com (Brandon Hill) on (#6ZZXB)
With a much lower price point compared to its Orbi siblings, the Orbi 370 looks to tackle the entry-level Wi-Fi 7 market.
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on (#6ZZXC)
Many of the world's richest people are the founders and CEOs of the top tech firms cashing in on the big AI boom, with some particular standouts "earning" tens of billions of dollars in a single day.
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by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#6ZZVB)
Ronak Singhal, Intel Xeon chief architect, departs from the company just eight months after his appointment and after 28 years at the company.
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by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#6ZZSE)
Kioxia is working with Nvidia to develop a 100 million IOPS SSD for AI servers by 2027, likely leveraging unconventional NAND architectures.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Aaron Klotz) on (#6ZZF2)
MSI Afterburner's developer announced he is implementing support for triple-channel voltage controls in the application, allowing users with compatible GPUs to manipulate memory and auxiliary voltage.
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Intel has launched the Core i5-110, a six-core, 12-thread Comet Lake processor with a $200 MSRP.
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The Lexar NM1090 Pro is not a bad drive, but its appeal is somewhat limited given its position in the market. It has good all-around performance, but it isn't exceptional.
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A computer scientist used only 'pure SQL' to construct a multiplayer DOOM-like game that runs at 30 FPS.
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by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#6ZZ37)
VP of China SIA Wei Shaojun urged China and other Asian nations to abandon reliance on Nvidia GPUs for AI and instead develop dedicated processors for LLM training to ensure long-term technological independence.
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by lukejamesalden@gmail.com (Luke James) on (#6ZZ38)
Microsoft has released ISO install media for Windows 11 version 25H2, the next feature update in its annual release cycle. As of September 10, official ISOs are available via the Windows Insider download page.
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Taiwan has intensified patrols around the 24 undersea cables that connect it with the global internet.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#6ZZ0M)
A research team modified a hot glue gun for use in orthopedic surgery, allowing for faster bone healing.
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on (#6ZZ0N)
OpenAI and Oracle have signed one of the largest technology deals in history, worth $300 billion. Over five years starting in 2027, Oracle will provide OpenAI with over 4.5 gigawatts worth of computing power to help power ChatGPT and other AI products and services.
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on (#6ZZ0P)
ASRock's X870 Nova offers users a good balance between the more expensive X870E and lower-end B850 Chipsets. But take a close look at how bandwidth is shared if you plan to use a lot of M.2-based storage.
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on (#6ZZ0Q)
Nano11 Builder for Windows 11 produces the smallest Windows 11 installer ISOs and finished installation sizes yet.