AnandTech
AnandTech 以其深度和详尽的硬件评测而闻名，其文章通常包括对硬件技术的深入分析和基准测试。
July 23
- HighPoint Updates NVMe RAID Cards for PCIe 5.0: 50 GBps+ Direct-Attached SSD Storage1. HighPoint Technologies has updated their NVMe switch and RAID solutions with PCIe 5.0, supporting up to eight NVMe drives. 2. The new Rocket 1600 and 7600 series are based on a Broadcom PCIe switch and run the RAID stack on an integrated ARM processor. 3. The cards are shipping now, with pricing ranging from $1500 to $2000.
- Intel Addresses Desktop Raptor Lake Instability Issues: Faults Excessive Voltage from Microcode, Fix Coming in August1. Intel has identified the root cause of the instability issues with its Raptor Lake desktop chips as excessive voltage requests from a flawed microcode algorithm. 2. A microcode update to fix the issue is expected to be released in mid-August. 3. Intel also confirmed a separate manufacturing issue affecting early Raptor Lake chips, but this is not related to the current instability issues.
July 20
- Tenstorrent Launches Wormhole AI Processors: 466 FP8 TFLOPS at 300W1. Tenstorrent has introduced its new Wormhole AI processors, designed for AI workloads with a focus on performance and cost efficiency. 2. The Wormhole processors feature 72 Tensix cores and 108 MB of SRAM, delivering up to 466 FP8 TFLOPS at 300W. 3. The processors are available in single and dual-chip PCIe cards, with pre-built workstations also offered for developers.
July 19
- TSMCs Q2'24 Results: Best Quarter Ever as HPC Revenue Share Exceeds 52% on AI Demand1. TSMC's Q2 2024 revenue reached $20.82 billion, marking the best quarter in the company's history. 2. HPC revenue share exceeded 52%, driven by AI processor demand and a rebound in the PC market. 3. Advanced technologies (N3, N5, N7) accounted for 67% of total wafer revenue, with N3 process technologies contributing 15%.
July 18
- The Corsair RM750e ATX 3.1 Review: Simple And Effective1. The Corsair RM750e ATX 3.1 power supply is designed for mainstream gaming systems, featuring an 80Plus Gold certification and modular cables. 2. It supports the ATX 3.1 standard and offers a single 600W 12V-2x6 connector, suitable for contemporary gaming setups. 3. The review will cover its specifications, construction, and performance to assess its position in the current market.
- Best CPUs for Gaming: July 20241. AMD's Ryzen 9000 series with Zen 5 cores is set to launch at the end of July, with price cuts on Ryzen 8000 series also announced. 2. Intel's Core i9-14900KS is the last of the Core I series, featuring clock speeds up to 6.2 GHz. 3. The CPU market is expected to focus on 'AI PC' by the end of 2024, both for mobile and desktop platforms.
July 17
- Crucial P310 NVMe SSD Unveiled: Micron's Play in the M.2 2230 Market1. Crucial launches the P310 NVMe SSD, targeting the M.2 2230 market for handheld gaming consoles. 2. The P310 offers top-tier read/write speeds of 7.1 GBps and 6 GBps using Micron's 232L 3D NAND and Phison's E27T controller. 3. Available in 1 TB and 2 TB capacities, the P310 focuses on power efficiency and cost-effectiveness, though it has lower endurance ratings compared to competitors.
- Samsung Validates LPDDR5X Running at 10.7 GT/sec with MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 SoC1. Samsung has validated its LPDDR5X-10700 memory with MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 9400 SoC, achieving a speed of 10.7 GT/s. 2. The 16 GB LPDDR5X package provides a memory bandwidth of 85.6 GB/second, enhancing AI and graphics performance. 3. This collaboration aims to improve power efficiency by over 25% and enhance on-device AI capabilities.
- Western Digital Adds 8TB Model to Popular High-End SN850X SSD Drive Family1. Western Digital has introduced an 8 TB version of its SN850X SSD, doubling the top capacity. 2. The new drive uses a 4-channel controller and BiCS 5 112L NAND, offering peak read speeds of 7,200 MB/sec and write speeds of 6,600 MB/sec. 3. The 8 TB model comes with a price premium and is available both with and without a heatsink.
July 16
- Micron Expands Datacenter DRAM Portfolio with MR-DIMMs1. Micron expands its datacenter DRAM portfolio with MR-DIMMs, offering higher bandwidth and capacity. 2. MR-DIMMs use a data buffer to double transfer rates at standard DDR5 speeds. 3. Micron's MR-DIMMs are designed for Intel's Xeon 6 Family, showing significant performance improvements in benchmarks.
July 15
- The AMD Zen 5 Microarcitecure: Powering Ryzen AI 300 Series For Mobile and Ryzen 9000 for Desktop1. AMD unveiled the Zen 5 CPU microarchitecture at Computex 2024, introducing two new client platforms: Ryzen AI 300 series for laptops and Ryzen 9000 series for desktops. 2. The Ryzen AI 300 series, code-named Strix Point, features a new XDNA 2 NPU promising 50 TOPS of performance and upgraded RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics. 3. Zen 5 architecture shows significant improvements over Zen 4, with higher instructions per cycle and advancements in both graphics and AI performance.
July 13
- Troubled AI Processor Developer Graphcore Finds a Buyer: SoftBank1. Graphcore, a UK-based AI processor designer, has been acquired by SoftBank after months of financial struggles. 2. The company will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of SoftBank and may collaborate with Arm. 3. Graphcore hopes that SoftBank's investment will enable it to compete with established players like NVIDIA.
July 12
- Applied Materials' New Deposition Tool Enables Copper Wires to Be Used for 2nm and Beyond1. Applied Materials introduces a new deposition tool that allows copper wires to be used in 2nm and more advanced process technologies. 2. The tool uses a binary RuCo liner to improve surface properties for copper reflow, reducing resistance by 25%. 3. The company also introduces an upgraded Black Diamond Low-K film to further reduce dielectric constant and increase mechanical strength for 3D stacking.
July 5
- Samsung Joins The 60 TB SSD Club, Looking Forward To 120 TB Drives1. Samsung has introduced a 61.44 TB SSD, the BM1743, using 7th generation V-NAND QLC memory. 2. The company plans to offer the drive in U.2 and E3.S form factors for PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 respectively. 3. Samsung envisions future drives reaching up to 120 TB capacity based on the same technology.
- Kioxia's High-Performance 3D QLC NAND Enables High-End High-Capacity SSDs1. Kioxia introduces 1 Tb and 2 Tb 3D QLC NAND devices with a 3600 MT/s interface speed. 2. The new NAND devices feature 238 active layers and CMOS directly Bonded to Array (CBA) design. 3. Kioxia's 2 Tb 3D QLC NAND offers 70% higher write power efficiency and is suitable for AI and large storage applications.
- The Lian Li EDGE EG1000 1000W ATX 3.1 PSU Review: Power On The Edge1. Lian Li introduces the EG1000 Platinum ATX 3.1 PSU, designed for high-performance gaming PCs. 2. The PSU features fully modular cables, dynamic fan control, and advanced internal topologies. 3. The EG1000 Platinum stands out with its unique chassis design, departing from the traditional ATX form factor.
July 3
- Noctua Launches New Flagship Cooler: NH-D15 G2 with LGA1851 CPUs Support1. Noctua has launched the second-generation NH-D15 G2 cooler, which supports Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-S processors in LGA1851 packaging. 2. The cooler features eight heat pipes, asymmetrical fin-stack, and two 140-mm PWM fans designed to minimize acoustic interaction. 3. Noctua offers three versions of the NH-D15 G2 tailored for different CPUs, all compatible with a wide range of motherboards and hardware.
July 2
- The Enermax PlatiGemini 1200W ATX 3.1 + ATX12VO PSU Review: The Swiss Army Knife1. Enermax's PlatiGemini 1200W PSU supports both ATX 3.1 and ATX12VO standards, ensuring compatibility with various PC builds. 2. The PSU features a 1200W design, fully modular cables, and advanced cooling and power topologies for high performance and reliability. 3. ATX12VO, despite slower adoption due to its lack of backward compatibility, simplifies power supply by focusing on 12V voltage.
June 29
- SK hynix Wraps up Dev Work on High-End PCB01 PCIe 5.0 SSD for OEMs, Launching Later This Year1. SK hynix has completed the development of its high-end PCB01 PCIe Gen5 SSD for OEMs. 2. The PCB01 is based on the Alistar platform and is designed for AI PCs, featuring a PCIe Gen5 x4 interface and 238-layer TLC NAND. 3. The SSD is expected to offer peak read speeds of up to 14GB/second and write speeds of up to 12GB/second, with plans to release in capacities of 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB.
June 28
- The Lian Li Hydroshift LCD 360S AIO Cooler Review: Sleek, Stylish, and Lively1. Lian Li introduces the HydroShift LCD 360S AIO cooler, combining advanced cooling technology with premium aesthetics. 2. The cooler features a 360 mm design with hidden tubing and a high-quality 2.88-inch IPS display. 3. Aimed at both enthusiasts and professional users, the HydroShift LCD 360S offers high-end thermal performance and visual customization.
June 27
- Micron: U.S. Fabs Will Start Operating in 2026 – 20291. Micron has announced that its new fabs in Idaho and New York will start operating between 2026 and 2029. 2. The company is optimizing its spending and managing the timing of future equipment investments to align with expected demand growth. 3. Micron's capital expenditure for FY2024 is around $8 billion, with plans for a substantial increase in FY2025 to support technological advancements and new fab construction.
- Frore Unveils Waterproof AirJet Mini Sport for Smartphones1. Frore Systems has introduced the AirJet Mini Sport, a waterproof, IP68-rated solid-state cooling device for smartphones and action cameras. 2. The device can dissipate 5.25 Watts of heat while being submerged in water, enhancing performance in both burst and steady-state scenarios. 3. Frore claims that the AirJet Mini Sport can improve device performance by up to 80% in diverse environments.
June 26
- NVIDIA's AD102 GPU Pops Up in MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super Cards1. MSI has introduced a new GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super card featuring NVIDIA's AD102 GPU, typically used in higher-tier cards like the RTX 4080/4090. 2. The AD102 chips in these cards are salvaged versions that did not meet the specifications for the higher-tier cards. 3. Despite using a binned AD102 chip, the performance of these cards is expected to be similar to regular AD103-based cards.
June 25
- Two Is Better Than One: LG Starts Production of 13-inch Tandem OLED Display for Laptops1. LG has started mass production of its 13-inch Tandem OLED display for laptops, featuring two stacks of RGB organic light-emitting layers to enhance brightness and durability. 2. The technology promises up to three times the brightness of standard OLED panels and up to 40% less power consumption. 3. The tandem panels are also 40% thinner and 28% lighter than existing OLED laptop screens, making them a significant advancement in display technology for portable devices.
June 21
- CUDIMM Standard Set to Make Desktop Memory a Bit Smarter and a Lot More Robust1. The desktop memory market is set to introduce a new type of DIMM called Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) to enhance performance. 2. CUDIMMs address signal integrity challenges of DDR5 by adding a clock driver to the DIMM, improving stability and reliability at high speeds. 3. Standardized by JEDEC, CUDIMMs are designed for DDR5-6400 speeds and higher, and are compatible with existing platforms.
June 20
- Western Digital Rolls Out Updated Budget WD Blue SN5000 SSDs, Adds 4TB Model1. Western Digital has introduced the updated WD Blue SN5000 series SSDs, adding a 4TB model to its budget NVMe SSD lineup. 2. The new series features an in-house WD controller, supports PCIe 4.0 x4, and uses a mix of BiCS 5 TLC and BiCS 6 QLC NAND depending on the model. 3. Despite using QLC NAND, the 4TB model is touted to offer better performance and endurance than the lower capacity models.
June 18
- Extreme PSUs Incoming: Enermax, Leadex, and Seasonic at Up to 2800W1. The article discusses the introduction of high-capacity power supplies from Enermax, Leadex, and Seasonic, reaching up to 2800W. 2. It highlights the Seasonic Prime PX-2200, Enermax Platimax 2400W, and Super Flower Leadex SF-2800F14HP as examples of these extreme PSUs. 3. These PSUs are designed to support high-performance CPUs and multiple graphics cards, catering to advanced gaming and AI systems.
- DeepCool Adds Vapor Chamber to an Air Cooler: AIO-Like Performance at Air Cooler Reliability1. DeepCool introduces a vapor chamber-based tower cooler, the Assassin IV VC Vision, which enhances cooling capacity by 20W. 2. The cooler features an LCD pad on top and builds on the existing Assassin IV design. 3. DeepCool is determining the pricing for this new cooler, which is expected to be higher than the original Assassin IV.
June 15
- MiTAC/Tyan Shows Off Motherboard and Servers for Intel's Xeon 6 CPUs1. MiTAC and Tyan showcased new server platforms and motherboards designed for Intel's upcoming Xeon 6 processors. 2. The platforms include a compact 2S system and a larger 2S system with extensive expansion capabilities, along with single-socket designs from Tyan. 3. MiTAC is set to begin shipping these new motherboards as Intel launches its next-generation data center CPUs.
June 14
- Silicon Motion Demos Low-Power PCie 5.0 SSD Controller: SM25081. Silicon Motion has unveiled the SM2508, a low-power PCIe 5.0 SSD controller at Computex 2024. 2. The SM2508 features a 6nm manufacturing process, offering a low active power consumption of 3.5W, suitable for 7W (or lower) SSDs. 3. It supports PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0, and boasts sequential read/write speeds up to 14.5GB/s and 14GB/s respectively, with 4K random read/write reaching 2.5 million IOPS.