tweaktown
Author page description
January 7
- Crucial expands RAM, SSD portfolio: new Gen5 SSD, DDR5 OC gaming memory, and more➀ Crucial expands its memory and storage portfolio with the introduction of the P510 Gen5 SSD and new RAM products; ➁ The P510 Gen5 SSD offers up to 11GB/sec reads and 9.5GB/sec writes; ➂ Crucial unveils DDR5 Pro Overclocking Gaming Memory, DDR5 Pro Plug-and-Play Memory, and more.
- KIOXIA AiSAQ uses SSDs instead of RAM, dramatically improving AI performance➀ KIOXIA AiSAQ is a research project that transitions AI data storage from DRAM to SSDs, enhancing performance by offloading compressed vectors; ➁ It significantly reduces DRAM usage, improving AI workload efficiency; ➂ The technology will be showcased at CES 2025, highlighting its potential impact on large datasets and AI models.
- DOOM: The Dark Ages will launch with DLSS 4 support and full Path Tracing➀ DOOM: The Dark Ages, from id Software, is a highly anticipated 2025 game with advanced graphics features like Path Tracing and DLSS 4; ➁ The game is powered by the latest idTech engine and promises stunning visuals on GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs; ➂ id Software is known for its high-quality games and is set to deliver one of the best-looking PC games of 2025.
- Witcher 4 confirmed to launch with full suite of NVIDIA's latest RTX technologies➀ NVIDIA has announced that The Witcher 4 will feature a comprehensive range of RTX technologies upon its release; ➁ The RTX 50 series graphics cards were unveiled at CES 2025; ➂ CD Projekt Red is working closely with NVIDIA on The Witcher 4.
- Microsoft subtly reminds everyone the world's most popular OS will lose support in 2025➀ Microsoft reminds users that support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025; ➁ Users are urged to upgrade to Windows 11 for continued security updates; ➂ Despite marketing efforts, Windows 11 adoption lags behind Windows 10.
- Intel is 'committed' to the discrete GPU market, Intel Arc B580 reception has been 'fantastic'➀ Intel is committed to the discrete GPU market with the success of the Arc B580; ➁ The Arc B580 has received positive reception for its performance and improvements over the first-gen cards; ➂ Intel plans to release the B570 soon and remains committed to the discrete graphics market.
- World's first 750Hz refresh rate gaming monitor unveiled at CES 2025➀ Koorui at CES 2025 will showcase a 750Hz gaming monitor; ➁ The G7 monitor pushes the limits of TN pixel technology; ➂ The G7 features a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 95% DCI-P3 color space, and 0.5ms GtG response time.
- AMD's Adrenalin software for Radeon GPUs is getting AI features for RDNA 4➀ AMD在CES 2025上宣布了其RDNA 4图形架构，具有增强的AI硬件。Radeon RX 9070 XT和RX 9070将于2025年第一季度推出，重点关注AI功能，包括FSR 4和新的Adrenalin软件功能。这些工具将本地运行，提供如AI图像生成和文档摘要等生产力增强功能。➁ 新的AI功能将在RDNA 4 GPU上本地运行，通过'AMD Chat'允许用户了解更多关于他们的AMD产品，包括如何从Radeon RX 9070 XT和RX 9070 GPU中获得最佳性能的信息。➂ 这些AI工具将直接集成到Radeon软件中，让用户充分利用即将到来的RDNA 4代AI的高级功能。
- AMD will power Valve's unannounced Steam Deck refresh with Ryzen Z2 APU➀ AMD在CES 2025上发布了针对游戏掌机的Ryzen Z2系列处理器，具有RDNA 3图形和FSR技术，预计将用于Valve的Steam Deck更新；➁ Ryzen Z2系列处理器预计将在今年推出，包括联想Legion Go和ASUS ROG Ally等设备；➂ AMD预计游戏掌机市场将继续增长，但尚未公布Z2系列的具体规格。
- AMD FSR 4 announced, AI-powered and 'developed for RDNA 4'➀ AMD announced FSR 4, developed for RDNA 4 GPUs, starting with Radeon RX 9070 XT and 9070. FSR 4 uses AI hardware for upscaling, similar to NVIDIA DLSS. ➁ It supports 4K upscaling, frame generation, and latency reduction via AMD Anti-Lag 2. ➃ Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will support FSR 4.
January 6
- GAINWARD's new custom GeForce RTX 5080 pictured: ready with 16GB of GDDR7 memory➀ GAINWARD's custom GeForce RTX 5080 features 16GB of GDDR7 memory and 960GB/sec bandwidth; ➁ The RTX 5080 is expected to outperform the RTX 4080 and match or exceed the RTX 4090 in some games; ➂ The RTX 5090 will have 32GB of GDDR7.
- GMKTec K11 Mini-PC unveiled: AMD Hawk Point APU, up to 96GB RAM, 2TB SSD, and an OCulink port➀ GMKtec unveils the K11 Mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 'Hawk Point' APU; ➁ Up to 96GB RAM and 2TB SSD support; ➂ Features OCulink port for external GPU support.
- Current Backyard Model P smart pizza oven cooks pizza in under 2 minutes, costs $599➀ Current Backyard's Model P Smart Pizza Oven cooks a 12-inch pizza in under 2 minutes; ➁ The oven is priced at $599 and can be used indoors and outdoors; ➂ It features five cooking modes, a Pizza Build Calculator, and a cordierite stone for even heat distribution.
- FromSoftware confirms Elden Ring: Nightreign won't have a beloved community feature➀ FromSoftware confirms the removal of a popular community feature from Elden Ring: Nightreign; ➁ The feature, Soapstone messages, was removed due to the belief that players won't have enough time to read and write messages; ➂ The game director, Junya Ishizaki, explains that each session is about 40 minutes long, and players won't need to leave or read messages.
- NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 confirmed with 32GB GDDR7, new retail packaging spotted➀ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 confirmed with 32GB GDDR7 memory; ➁ Inno3D's upcoming GeForce RTX 5090 iChill X3 spotted with a 3.5-slot cooler; ➂ RTX 5090 promises 50-70% better 4K performance over RTX 4090
January 5
- Samsung won't use own chip or RAM inside Galaxy S25: Qualcomm Snapdragon, Micron LPDDR5 instead➀ Samsung's Galaxy S25 smartphones will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, replacing its own Exynos 2400; ➁ The devices are rumored to use Micron's LPDDR5 RAM; ➂ Recent benchmarks show impressive performance, indicating a full shift to Snapdragon chips for international models.
- Intel's next-gen Nova Lake and Razer Lake CPU architectures leaked, next-gen CPUs for 2026➀ Intel's next-generation Nova Lake and Razer Lake CPU architectures have been revealed in the Linux kernel; ➁ Nova Lake is expected to be the Core Ultra 400 series for desktops, while Razer Lake targets laptops; ➂ Nova Lake will likely use Intel's 14A or TSMC's 2nm process, debuting in 2025.
- Corsair prepares gamers with 'Next-Gen GPU Ready' program: ready for RTX 5090 with 600W power➀ Corsair launches 'Next-Gen GPU Ready' program; ➁ Preparing for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs; ➂ New PSUs, coolers, fans compatible with 12V-2x6 power connector
- MSI Afterburner update to add independent fan controllers for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs➀ MSI Afterburner is set to receive a significant update for NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs; ➁ The update will introduce independent fan control for the RTX 5080's triple-fan cooler; ➂ The update is expected before the RTX 5080's January 21 release.
- Acer NITRO Blaze 11, Blaze 8 gaming handhelds to debut at CES 2025 with AMD Strix Point APUs➀ Acer is set to unveil its NITRO Blaze 11 and Blaze 8 gaming handhelds at CES 2025; ➁ The new devices will feature AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 series 'Strix Point' APUs, offering significant improvements over the current NITRO Blaze 7; ➂ The launch aims to position Acer as a competitor in the gaming handheld market.
January 4
- Popular antivirus maker warns Windows 10 users to 'switch to Windows 11 immediately' (or Linux)➀ ESET警告用户在2025年10月支持结束前升级；➁ 网络犯罪分子知道很多人还在使用Windows 10，并等待在今年抓住潜在的受害者；➂ ESET建议尽快切换到Windows 11或选择Linux等替代操作系统。
- SpaceX to deploy model next-gen Starlink satellites on its new Starship launch➀ SpaceX is upgrading its Starship program to test payload deployment, launching new V3 Starlink satellites with significantly increased capacity. ➁ The new V3 satellites offer a substantial speed and capacity upgrade over the current V2 Mini models, with the 60 new V3 Starlink satellites adding 1Tbps speeds each for a total of 60Tbps per V3 Starlink satellite launch. ➃ SpaceX is making some big upgrades to its Starship test flight program, with the next flight to test payload deployment for the first time ever.
- NVIDIA is giving away a GeForce 8800 Ultra signed by Jensen Huang, the first CUDA GPU ever➀ NVIDIA is giving away a GeForce 8800 Ultra GPU signed by CEO Jensen Huang; ➁ The giveaway is part of the GeForce Giveaways celebrating CES 2025; ➂ The GeForce 8800 Ultra was the first CUDA GPU with 128 CUDA cores and DirectX 10 support.
January 3
- MSI reveals world's first 27-inch QD-OLED 4K 240Hz gaming monitor with DisplayPort 2.1a➀ MSI unveils the MPG 272URX QD-OLED, the world's first 27-inch QD-OLED 4K 240Hz gaming monitor; ➁ The monitor features a 27-inch 4K 240Hz panel with 166 PPI pixel density and DisplayPort 2.1a connectivity; ➂ It supports NVIDIA's RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs for optimal performance.
- MSI's new MPG 242R X60N announced: 24.1-inch panel with crazy-fast 600Hz refresh rate➀ MSI unveils the MPG 242R X60N gaming monitor with a 24.1-inch 'Rapid TN' panel at 1080p resolution, 600Hz refresh rate, and 0.5ms response time; ➁ It supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, includes a USB Type-C connector, and offers AI features; ➂ The monitor will debut at CES 2025.
- NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 reportedly has 575W TDP, while RTX 5080 has 360W TDP➀ NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 is expected to have a 575W TDP with 21,760 CUDA cores and 32GB of GDDR7 memory; ➁ The RTX 5080 will have a 360W TDP with 10,752 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR7 memory; ➂ The RTX 5090 promises significant performance improvements in 4K gaming and ray tracing.
- Elon Musk says you can stream sports in the glorious 8K res using Starlink from Antarctica➀ Elon Musk announced that live sports can now be streamed in 8K resolution in Antarctica using Starlink, achieving 173Mbps speeds with 92ms latency. ➁ A research team used Starlink with 173Mbps speeds and 92ms latency. ➃ The setup showcases Starlink's capabilities in remote locations.
- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING TRIO retail box teased: 16GB GDDR7 on 256-bit memory bus➀ MSI's GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING TRIO graphics card leaks ahead of CES 2025, confirming 16GB GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit memory bus; ➁ The card features a 2.5-slot design with triple-fan cooling and 10,752 CUDA cores; ➂ The official unveiling is expected at CES 2025.
- NVIDIA files a patent for AR glasses: you could be wearing GeForce AR glasses in 2025➀ NVIDIA has filed a patent for AR glasses with a digital holography display system; ➁ The glasses aim to enhance optical occlusion and reduce power consumption; ➂ The glasses offer a natural field of view and improved outdoor visibility.
January 2
- Half-Life 3 announcement close? Voice actor for G-Man teases the return of Half-Life in 2025➀ Mike Shapiro, the voice actor for G-Man, hints at his return in 2025; ➁ Valve's new project HLX is speculated to be Half-Life 3 with advanced game physics and AI; ➂ Valve is developing new ragdoll and gore systems.