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August 24
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mini PC hits 60 FPS for 1080p gaming comfortably - no discrete GPU needed➀ AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mini PC achieves 60 FPS at 1080p without a discrete GPU; ➁ Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 74 FPS on low settings; ➂ Strix Halo expected to offer even better performance.
- Amazon Web Services CEO suggests developers may not be coding in two years➀ AWS CEO Matt Garman suggests developers may shift from coding to other skills within 24 months due to AI advancements. ➁ Coding may become less central as developers focus more on understanding customer needs and innovation. ➂ Human oversight is still required to verify AI-generated code, but this may change in the future.
August 23
- NVIDIA is giving away custom Black Myth Wukong and Indiana Jones GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER cards➀ NVIDIA is giving away two custom GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER cards themed after Black Myth Wukong and Indiana Jones. ➁ These cards are part of the #GeForceSummer of RTX 2024 promotion. ➂ Entries for the giveaway are open until September 20, 2024.
- MSI teases MPG X870E Carbon Wi-Fi motherboard: Zen 5 ready, USB4, EZ Clip M.2 slots, and more➀ MSI unveils MPG X870E Carbon Wi-Fi motherboard at Gamescom 2024. ➁ Features 20-phase VRM, dual USB4 ports, and supports up to 192GB DDR5-8000+ memory. ➂ Designed for AMD's upcoming Zen 5 processors and Ryzen 9000 series CPUs.
August 22
- AMD says Windows 11 patch will boost Zen 5, Zen 4, Zen 3 CPU gaming performance➀ AMD explains the performance discrepancy between its internal benchmarks and reviewer data for Zen 5 processors. ➁ A new Windows 11 update is expected to boost gaming performance on AMD's Zen 5 processors. ➂ AMD uses specific configurations and Admin mode in its testing, which differs from typical reviewer setups.
- Intel's next-gen Arrow Lake CPUs launching alongside new Z890 motherboards on October 17➀ Intel's next-gen Core Ultra 200 series 'Arrow Lake-S' desktop CPUs and Z890 motherboards will launch on October 17. ➁ The new CPUs will feature a new LGA 1851 socket and support only DDR5 memory. ➂ The flagship Core Ultra 9 285K processor will have 8 P-Cores and 16 E-Cores, with boost clocks up to 5.7GHz.
- ASUS says its new X870E & X870 motherboards are ready for AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs➀ ASUS announces new X870E & X870 motherboards compatible with AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs. ➁ The new CPUs feature 3D V-Cache technology for enhanced performance. ➂ Initial models expected include Ryzen 9 9950X3D, Ryzen 9 9900X3D, and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
August 21
- Black State is a new PC game with incredible photorealistic visuals that have to be seen➀ Black State is a new action game with photorealistic visuals. ➁ The game features stunning ray-traced graphics. ➂ It is expected to showcase the capabilities of the upcoming GeForce RTX 50 Series.
- GeForce Game Driver for Black Myth Wukong, Final Fantasy 16, and Star Wars Outlaws is here➀ New GeForce Game Ready 560.94 WHQL driver supports major games like Black Myth: Wukong, Star Wars Outlaws, and Final Fantasy 16. ➁ Features include Full Ray Tracing, DLSS 3, and Reflex technologies. ➂ Also supports new hardware like the GeForce RTX 4070 with GDDR6 memory.
August 20
- SK hynix to expand SSD production: AI server demand pushes enterprise SSD prices up 80%➀ SK hynix and Solidigm are expanding SSD production due to high demand from AI servers. ➁ Enterprise SSD prices have increased by 80%. ➂ The companies are focusing on producing high-capacity SSDs using QLC technology.
- SK hynix plans to develop new memory product with 30x the performance of HBM memory chips➀ SK hynix plans to develop a new memory product with 20-30x the performance of current HBM; ➁ The company is focusing on custom HBM solutions for major tech companies; ➂ SK hynix is working on its 6th generation HBM, HBM4, expected to ship in the second half of 2025.
- Samsung's next-gen HBM4 to enter mass production by the end of 2025, ready for next-gen AI GPUs➀ Samsung is expected to tape-out its next-generation HBM4 memory in Q4 2024. ➁ Mass production of HBM4 is scheduled for Q4 2025, targeting NVIDIA's next-gen Rubin R100 AI GPU. ➂ The AI industry's demand is driving the growth of HBM memory, with SK hynix and Samsung investing heavily in production capabilities.
August 19
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard's hardware requirements reveal that it should run fine on any PC➀ Dragon Age: The Veilguard will launch on October 31, 2024 for PC and console. ➁ The game's minimum hardware requirements are quite low, requiring only an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or similar. ➂ The game will be 'Steam Deck Verified', ensuring compatibility with handheld devices.
- Intel rumored to launch Core Ultra 200 'Arrow Lake-S' processors on October 10➀ Intel is rumored to launch its next-gen Core Ultra 200 series 'Arrow Lake-S' desktop CPUs on October 10. ➁ The new processors will feature a new LGA 1851 socket and support only DDR5 memory. ➂ Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K processor is expected to have a boost clock of up to 5.7GHz.
August 18
- ASUS to tease its Zen 5-ready, beefed-up 870E, X870 mobos at Gamescom next week➀ ASUS to unveil ROG X870E and X870 motherboards at Gamescom 2024; ➁ Boards designed for AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series CPUs; ➂ Special press event to feature giveaways of motherboard and CPU bundles.
August 17
- Intel's next-gen Core Ultra 9 285K 'Arrow Lake-S' QS CPU hits 5.7GHz, 5.4GHz on all P-Cores➀ Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K 'Arrow Lake-S' QS CPU hits 5.7GHz boost and 5.4GHz on all P-Cores. ➁ The processor features 8 P-Cores and 16 E-Cores. ➂ Intel's next-gen flagship CPU is expected to roll out with 24 cores and 24 threads.
August 16
- Corsair launches its new iCUE LINK TITAN RX RGB AIO cooler family, ready for all next-gen CPUs➀ Corsair launches new iCUE LINK TITAN RX RGB AIO coolers. ➁ Features improved performance and unique iCUE LINK connectivity. ➂ Supports next-gen AMD and Intel CPUs.
August 15
- Hackers might have stolen social security data of ALL Americans, around 2.9 BILLION records➀ Hackers have reportedly stolen Social Security numbers of all Americans; ➁ 2.9 billion records are involved; ➂ The data includes personal information from the US, UK, and Canada.
August 14
- NVIDIA's new Blackwell GB200 AI servers 'component shortage' leading to short supply in Q4 2024➀ NVIDIA's new GB200 AI servers are facing component shortages. ➁ The servers are experiencing issues with liquid cooling system leaks. ➂ The public version of GB200 AI servers is a reference design, with custom needs leading to non-public items.
August 13
- NVIDIA and MediaTek's new Arm-based AI chip rumored for 1H 2025 to fight Intel, AMD, Qualcomm➀ NVIDIA and MediaTek are rumored to be co-developing an Arm-based AI processor for the first half of 2025. ➁ The new chip will compete against AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm's AI processors. ➂ The processor is expected to be manufactured using TSMC's 3nm process node.
August 12
- South Korea chip exports to Taiwan surge 225% year-over-year, SK hynix HBM memory is king➀ South Korea's memory chip exports to Taiwan surged 225% in the first half of 2025. ➁ The surge is due to the high demand for HBM memory in AI GPUs. ➂ Taiwan became the third-largest importer of South Korean memory chips, surpassing Vietnam and the United States.
- Qualcomm's Adreno GPU vulnerability found: Snapdragon chips join problematic Intel, AMD CPUs➀ Google researchers discovered 9 vulnerabilities in Qualcomm's Adreno GPU; ➁ These vulnerabilities could allow hackers full control over Qualcomm-powered devices; ➂ Qualcomm has already patched the issues, but users should still be cautious.
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 laptop available: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 + up to RTX 4070, starts from $1899➀ ASUS launches new ROG Zephyrus G16 laptop; ➁ Features AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 'Strix Point' APU and up to RTX 4070 GPU; ➂ Starts from $1899.
August 10
- Intel says Arrow Lake CPUs 'remains on track' for Q4 2024, after delaying Innovation 2024 event➀ Intel clarifies that Arrow Lake CPUs are still on track for Q4 2024 despite the postponement of Innovation 2024 event to 2025; ➁ The company plans to share more details about Arrow Lake as the launch date approaches; ➂ Intel will continue hosting smaller events in 2024, including webinars and hackathons.
August 9
- AMD's new Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series CPU delidding 'goes wrong' with a cracked die➀ The first Zen 5-based AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPU was delidded by ASUS China manager Tony Yu, resulting in a cracked I/O die. ➁ The delidding process, intended to allow for better thermal paste application, ended in failure and rendered the CPU unusable. ➂ Tony Yu shared his experience on Bilibili, highlighting the risks involved in delidding high-end CPUs.
- AOOSTAR: AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 series 'Strix Point' APU-powered Mini-PCs expected in October➀ AOOSTAR announces Mini-PCs based on AMD's Ryzen AI 300 series 'Strix Point' APUs will launch in October. ➁ The manufacturer has prepared the motherboard but awaits the APU for testing. ➂ These Mini-PCs will support SO-DIMM memory, allowing for future upgrades, unlike Strix Point APU-powered laptops.
August 8
- AMD is hosting a mysterious Gamescom Event on August 23, is a new Radeon announcement coming?➀ AMD is hosting a mysterious Gamescom Event on August 23; ➁ The event may announce or tease the next-generation of Radeon GPUs; ➂ ASUS has announced a new limited-edition Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2-themed graphics card, hinting at an AMD Gamescom Event.
- AMD gaming bundle - two free games when you purchase a Ryzen 7000 CPU or Radeon RX 7000 GPU➀ AMD offers a gaming bundle with two free games for purchasing eligible Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs or Radeon RX 7000 Series GPUs. ➁ The free games include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Unknown 9: Awakening. ➂ The offer is available until October 5, 2024, and excludes AMD's new Zen 5 desktop Ryzen 9000 Series.
- Intel passed on investing in OpenAI back in 2017, missing out on the start of generative AI➀ Intel passed on investing in OpenAI in 2017, missing the opportunity to be part of generative AI's early stages. ➁ The potential investment was reportedly worth $1 billion for a 15% stake. ➂ Intel's CEO at the time, Bob Swan, did not see generative AI as a significant market opportunity.
- Intel's next-generation Arrow Lake desktop CPUs will draw 'at least' 100W less power➀ Intel confirmed that its next-gen Arrow Lake CPUs will consume at least 100W less power while maintaining higher frequencies. ➁ The company addressed upcoming BIOS updates for its 13th and 14th Gen Core CPUs, which will not affect turbo frequency or overclocking capabilities. ➂ Full details and specs on Arrow Lake are expected to be released in September.