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March 18
- Watch Jensen Huang’s Nvidia GTC 2025 keynote here — Blackwell 300 AI GPUs expected
➀ Nvidia的年度GPU技术大会（GTC）正在举行，黄仁勋将发表主题演讲。
➁ 预计黄仁勋将宣布Blackwell 300 AI GPU和更多产品。
➂ B300系列AI GPU预计将在今年下半年推出，下一代Rubin AI GPU预计将于2026年推出。
- Samsung 9100 Pro SSD Review: Samsung’s Capable Answer to Phison’s Storage Gauntlet
➀ The Samsung 9100 Pro is Samsung's answer to the high-end PCIe 5.0 storage market, offering good performance and power efficiency.
➁ The drive is available in capacities up to 8TB and uses Samsung's 236-Layer V8 TLC flash memory.
➂ While not the fastest on the market, the 9100 Pro provides a solid and refined option for those seeking high-end storage.
- AMD's beastly Ryzen AI Max+ 395 comes to a new GMKTec mini-PC, and AMD's Lisa Su appears to approve
➀ GMKTec has announced the EVO-X2, an AI mini PC with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor.
➁ The device was showcased at the AMD Greater China Channel Summit, attended by executives like CEO Lisa Su.
➂ The EVO-X2 is said to outperform an RTX 5080 desktop GPU in DeepSeek R1 tests, and features AMD's Strix Halo APU with Zen 5 architecture and RDNA 3.5 architecture Radeon 8060S iGPU.
March 17
- ERNIE 4.5 AI model by Baidu claims to match DeepSeek R1 at half the cost
➀ Baidu has released two advanced AI models, ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1, and made ERNIE Bot freely accessible.
➁ ERNIE 4.5 demonstrates significant enhancements in logical reasoning and coding abilities, matching the performance of DeepSeek-R1 at half the cost.
➂ ERNIE X1 is designed for reasoning-intensive tasks and is set to enhance user experience across Baidu's product ecosystem.
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2's RP2350 SoC goes on general sale
➀ The Raspberry Pi Pico 2's RP2350 SoC is now available for general sale.
➁ The RP2350A and RP2350B variants are available from Raspberry Pi resellers.
➂ The RP2350 features a dual-core Arm Cortex M33 and RISC-V Hazard3 CPU, with options for PSRAM expansion.
March 15
- ASRock PG-1600G Phantom Gaming power supply review
➀ The ASRock PG-1600G Phantom Gaming PSU delivers exceptional electrical and overall performance, making it a reliable choice for high-power builds.
➁ Despite its solid thermal and acoustic performance, the PSU's price raises some concerns.
➂ The PSU's design and internal components, including the 135 mm hydraulic bearing fan and FSP's manufacturing, contribute to its solid performance.
- Tech giants call Trump tariffs 'big headache' — Foxconn CEO teases increased production in US
➀ Foxconn's Chairman Young Liu claims that the Trump administration's tariff strategy is causing a 'big headache' for the company's largest tech partners.
➁ Liu discusses the impact of the U.S. government's recent trend of rapid declaration and rescinding of tariffs on Foxconn's business.
➂ The article explores how the unpredictability of the U.S. government's tariffs is affecting the tech industry and Foxconn's manufacturing plans.
- Samsung's 990 EVO Plus 4TB SSD is now only 6 cents per GB
➀ Samsung's 990 EVO Plus 4TB SSD is currently available for $249 on Amazon, which is a significant discount from its regular price of $270.
➁ The SSD offers high performance with read/write speeds up to 7,250/6,300 MB/s and comes with a five-year warranty.
➂ This deal is particularly good considering the SSD's newer technology and its affordability.
- The week in chip news: Intel gets a new CEO, China chip smuggling, AMD dominates
➀ Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, raising concerns about potential layoffs and the future of Intel Foundry.
➁ China's chip smuggling continues with individuals and companies importing restricted AI servers, while Huawei is accused of tricking TSMC into manufacturing banned processors.
➂ AMD releases the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, dominating Intel's chips in gaming performance with its 3D V-Cache technology.
March 14
- MSI skips RDNA 4 and will not manufacture AMD Radeon 9000-series GPUs
➀ MSI has confirmed that it will not manufacture AMD Radeon 9000-series GPUs using the RDNA 4 architecture.
➁ The decision may be due to MSI's intention to focus on Nvidia GPUs or the lack of profitability in the AMD Radeon 9000-series.
➂ The move could be seen as MSI potentially shifting its focus from AMD to Nvidia, similar to EVGA's strategy.
- Deepseek 'clearly not interested' in scaling up — 160-person team focused on developing new models
➀ Deepseek, a China-based AI company, is focusing on developing new models, R2 and V4, instead of seeking revenue like its Western competitors.
➁ The company is said to be funded by its founder, Liang Wenfeng, who is also the founder of a leading hedge fund in China.
➂ Deepseek's team of 160 employees is dedicated to the development of advanced AI technologies, with a focus on reaching Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
- Linux or Landfill? End of Windows 10 Leaves PC Charities with Tough Choice
➀ Windows 10 will stop receiving free security updates in October 2025;
➁ Many PCs cannot run Windows 11 due to hardware requirements;
➂ Charities face the challenge of what to do with these PCs, considering security risks and the need for user-friendly systems.
- Intel reaches 'exciting milestone' for 18A 1.8nm-class wafers with first run at Arizona fab
➀ Intel has achieved an exciting milestone with the first run of 18A (1.8nm-class) wafers at its Arizona fab;
➁ The milestone involves transferring the new fabrication process to a brand-new facility in Arizona;
➂ Intel plans to mass produce compute chiplets for Panther Lake processors and Xeon 7 processors for datacenters using the 18A technology.
March 13
- Nvidia says it shipped twice as many 50-series GPUs as 40-Series at launch, but it's a misleading comparison
➀ Nvidia claims to have shipped twice as many 50-series GPUs as 40-Series at launch, but the comparison is misleading;
➁ The first five weeks of Ada only had RTX 4090 cards available, while the 50-series GPUs were launched later;
➂ The availability of RTX 50-series GPUs is scarce, with high prices and supply issues.
- Chinese e-tailers list Nvidia's RTX 5060, RTX 5060 Ti, priced up to equivalent of US$528
➀ Chinese e-tailers have listed Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards;
➁ The GeForce RTX 5060 12GB version is priced at ¥3,799 ($524);
➂ The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is priced at ¥4,299 ($597);
➃ The 12GB version raises questions about the memory subsystem organization;
➄ Nvidia is expected to launch the GeForce RTX 5060-series soon.
March 12
- TSMC and Intel foundry joint venture reportedly still in the works — AMD, Broadcom, and Nvidia approached
➀ TSMC and Intel are reportedly still working on a potential joint venture to run Intel's manufacturing capacity;
➁ The joint venture would involve leading American fabless chip designers such as AMD, Broadcom, Nvidia, and Qualcomm;
➂ The initiative is in response to a request from President Trump's administration to strengthen Intel and ensure continued American control.
- Repealing the CHIPS Act could dramatically shrink US chip market share, analysts say
➀ The CHIPS and Science Act, aimed at strengthening U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, is under threat of repeal by the Trump administration.
➁ The Act has already attracted nearly $450 billion in private investment from leading companies, raising concerns about the impact of its repeal on the U.S. chip market.
➂ Political hurdles and legal obligations make the repeal process complex and challenging.
March 10
- Huawei reportedly acquired two million Ascend 910 AI chips from TSMC last year through shell companies
➀ Huawei reportedly acquired two million Ascend 910 AI chips from TSMC last year through shell companies;
➁ TSMC manufactured large quantities of Huawei Ascend 910B chips for shell companies and shipped them to China;
➂ There are questions about the availability of HBM for integration with the chips;
➃ The report by CSIS suggests Huawei's stockpiling strategy;
➄ The Ascend 910B and Ascend 910C yields are low, with most parts shipped with disabled compute elements.
- Fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D bought from Amazon was actually an old AMD FX chip disguised by IHS sticker
➀ A fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU bought from Amazon was actually an old AMD FX chip;
➁ The packaging was almost identical to the genuine product, and the CPU was shipped in a sealed box;
➂ The counterfeit CPU was discovered when the buyer opened the package and saw the AMD FX-4100 sticker under the IHS sticker.
- Nvidia RTX 5050, RTX 5060, and RTX 5060 Ti specs leak — expect 8GB/16GB flavors and higher TGPs
➀ The specifications of Nvidia's upcoming budget GPUs, RTX 5050, RTX 5060, and RTX 5060 Ti, have been leaked, showing minimal changes and a focus on VRAM.
➁ The RTX 5060 Ti is expected to come in 8GB and 16GB flavors with a 180W TGP.
➂ The RTX 5060 is rumored to have an 8GB configuration and a 150W TGP.
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i review: The most luxurious ultrabook
➀ The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i redefines ultrabook elegance with its glass-inspired design and innovative webcam;
➁ Despite its limited port options and battery life, the laptop boasts a dazzling OLED screen and a stylish, slim design;
➂ It offers a comfortable keyboard, good speakers, and a quiet cooling fan, although its webcam and battery life are not its strongest points.
March 9
- AMD's 16-core 9950X3D chip allegedly lands 14% faster than last-gen in PassMark
➀ AMD's 16-core 9950X3D chip is reportedly 14% faster than the previous generation in PassMark benchmarks;
➁ The chip maintains similar single-threaded performance to its non-X3D counterpart;
➂ The 9950X3D is priced at $699 and is set to launch on March 12th.
- Nvidia RTX 50 owners get another Hotfix, with 572.75 addressing crashes and clock speeds
➀ Nvidia has released another Hotfix for the RTX 50-series GPUs to address crashes and clock speed issues;
➁ The GeForce Hotfix Driver Version 572.75 tackles specific problems with the RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs;
➂ Users are advised to manually download and install the Hotfix as it is not automatically installed.
- Run Windows 11 on Raspberry Pi 5 with Botspot Virtual Machine
➀ This article describes how to install Windows 11 on a Raspberry Pi 5 using Botspot Virtual Machine (BVM).
➁ The process involves cloning a git repository, creating a VM configuration file, downloading Windows 11, and setting up the environment.
➂ The article also covers enabling USB device passthrough and mounting the Windows 11 VM as a drive on the host OS.
March 8
- Micron shows off world's fastest PCIe 6.0 SSD, hitting 27 GB/s speeds — Astera Labs PCIe 6.0 switch enables impressive sequential reads
➀ Micron and Astera Labs demonstrate the world's first PCIe 6.0 SSDs at DesignCon 2025;
➁ The SSD achieves read speeds of 27.14 GB/s with Astera's Scorpio PCIe 6.0 switch;
➂ PCIe 6.x promises to be the next horizon for enterprise and consumer products.
- Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 power supply review
➀ The Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 offers exceptional efficiency and reliable power quality;
➁ It is ideal for typical gaming and mid-range PC builds, but may not handle continuous high-load stress well;
➂ The PSU comes with a solid design and is compliant with ATX 3.1 standards, making it a future-proof choice.
- How to fix Salmon Skin Problems in 3D Prints
➀ Salmon skin or Moire issue in 3D prints is a common problem that affects the appearance and finish of the design;
➁ This issue can be caused by various factors such as stepper motor drivers, 3D printer vibrations, and high printing speeds;
➂ The article provides solutions such as checking 3D printer belts, installing TL smoothers, updating firmware, upgrading stepper motors, and reducing printing speed.
March 7
- Apple M3 Ultra benchmark seen on Geekbench — beats M4 Max in multi-core, but not single-core
➀ Apple's new M3 Ultra chip, used in the Mac Studio, has been benchmarked on Geekbench, showing impressive multi-core performance that surpasses the M4 Max.
➁ The M3 Ultra's single-core score is not as impressive, falling behind the M4 Max and even the entry-level M4 in some cases.
➂ The M3 Ultra's multi-core score is notably higher, with a performance uplift of around 8% over the M4 Max.
- ASRock B860I Lightning Wifi Motherboard Review: Is Wi-Fi 7 important to you?
➀ The ASRock B860I Lightning is a budget-friendly Mini-ITX motherboard offering robust power delivery and a variety of features for around $220.
➁ It boasts a PCIe 5.0 M.2 socket, integrated Thunderbolt 4, and improved audio, while still offering Wi-Fi 6E.
➂ Performance was average, but gaming performance was competent with default settings.
- Nvidia's RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti rumored launch in 'ten days' — but don't expect any stock until April
➀ The GeForce RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti GPUs from Nvidia are rumored to launch in 10 days, but stock is expected to arrive in April.
➁ The 5060 Ti is expected to come in 8GB and 16GB VRAM configurations, while the RTX 5060 may use the GB206 die.
➂ Concerns about performance due to the limited VRAM and potential lack of stock for the RTX 5060 series.