➀ ASUS introduces White Edition GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards (RTX 5070 to 5090) with enhanced cooling, power delivery, and aesthetic designs across ROG, TUF Gaming, and Prime lineups;

➁ Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, the cards feature DLSS 4, AI-driven performance boosts, and Studio tools for creators, while incorporating vapor chambers, quad-fan cooling, and phase-change thermal compounds;

➂ Deliver high power capacity (e.g., 80A MOSFETs on RTX 5090), SFF compatibility for compact builds, and safety features like PCIe power monitoring via ASUS GPU Tweak III.

➀ Asus unveils the opulent 24K gold-plated ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition, priced between $6,700 and $10,600;

➁ The GPU features Arabic cultural motifs, quad-fan cooling, and boasts 6.5g of pure gold for collectors;

➂ Critics question its practicality compared to professional-grade GPUs like the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell at similar prices.

➀ Asus showcased its latest NUC mini-PCs and ROG gaming laptops at its Taipei HQ, featuring advancements in cooling, noise reduction, and AI-driven design;

➁ The ROG NUC 2025 integrates Intel Arrow Lake HX CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 50-series GPUs, with a focus on quiet operation under 38dB;

➂ Asus highlighted its 2025 laptop lineup, including ultra-slim Zephyrus models and AI-centric Strix Halo APUs, targeting both gamers and professionals.

➀ Asus is developing two ROG Ally 2 variants: a high-end black model with AMD Z2 Extreme (8-core Zen 5, 16 CU iGPU), 64GB RAM, and an Xbox button, and a white model with an unreleased AMD "Aerith Plus" APU and 16GB RAM.

➁ The black model aligns with Microsoft's Project Kennan, likely retaining Windows 11 but adding Xbox integration, while the white model targets mainstream users with a 7-inch 120Hz display and 65W charging.

➂ Pricing concerns arise as leaks suggest the Z2 Extreme model could exceed $1,000, competing with devices like the Steam Deck OLED and Lenovo Legion Go.

➀ ASUS has introduced a new hybrid gaming PC, the TUF Gaming T500, which combines a mobile Intel Core i7 or Core i5 processor with a desktop NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU.

➁ The system features a compact design suitable for small spaces like bedrooms and dorm rooms.

➂ It includes dual-channel DDR5 memory, PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and a 500W power supply.

➀ The Taiwan Dollar (TWD) has surged 10% against the USD, marking its strongest appreciation in over 30 years, raising concerns about rising costs for electronics exports;

➁ Major Taiwanese tech firms like Acer, Asus, and TSMC face margin pressures, with semiconductor companies potentially absorbing 1.5% gross margin impacts per TWD appreciation;

➂ Taiwan's Central Bank intervened to stabilize the currency, attributing the surge to speculative trading and denying U.S. influence over exchange rates.

➀ The ASUS RS720-E12-RS8G is a 2U server supporting dual Intel Xeon 6 CPUs and up to three GPUs, including NVIDIA H100 NVL models;

➁ It features eight front NVMe drive bays, ten expansion slots (eight PCIe and two OCP NIC 3.0), and flexible storage/accelerator configurations;

➂ The design emphasizes thermal efficiency with tool-less components, modular risers, and ASUS-standard cooling solutions.

➀ The ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 Doom Edition graphics card is a collaboration with Bethesda and id Software to celebrate the 30th anniversary of ASUS GPUs.

➁ The card is available at the Bethesda Gear Store and comes with Doom Slayer Legionary Skin content.

➂ Despite the GPU market challenges, this special edition is expected to be hard to obtain and potentially more expensive.

➀ Asus ROG Astral GPU integrates Bosch Sensortec BMI323 IMU chip to detect positional changes and prevent GPU sag via software alerts;

➁ Despite reinforced PCIe slots and support brackets from manufacturers, heavy GPUs (up to 3kg) still risk mechanical strain over time;

➂ The $3,000+ GPU also features power/thermal monitoring tools, justifying its premium cost for high-end PC builders

➀ ASUS has announced the launch of its latest graphics card lineup featuring NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti GPUs, available in both 8GB and 16GB versions. These GPUs are designed for superior performance in gaming and creative workflows.

➁ The GPUs are powered by NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture and include advanced features such as DLSS 4 Super Resolution, Ray Reconstruction, and Multi Frame Generation, enabling stunning visuals and fluid performance.

➂ ASUS has equipped these cards with robust cooling solutions like Axial-tech fans, dual-ball fan bearings, and vented aluminum backplates, ensuring efficient heat dissipation and quiet operation.

➀ This article provides a quick guide on how to display CXL memory in a system;

➁ It explains the process of identifying CXL memory devices using various commands like lscpu, lspci, and numactl;

➂ The guide also covers how to view the CXL memory topology and latencies using lstopo and ndctl.

➀ A prototype for an E-Bike terminal has been developed at the Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) as part of a project aiming for sustainable mobility;

➁ The terminal is constructed primarily from renewable resources (wood) and is designed to be replicable in other locations;

➂ The project includes a solar power system to charge the E-bikes and features social components such as a meeting point for students and staff.

➀ This study explores the development of chitosan-silanized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanocomposite films;

➁ It focuses on their structural, mechanical, and barrier properties;

➂ The research aims to enhance the performance of biodegradable polymer films, overcoming limitations of chitosan.

➀ MinebeaMitsumi has announced a tender offer to acquire thermistor specialist Shibaura Electronics to save it from a hostile takeover bid from Taiwan's Yageo Corp.;

➁ Shibaura Electronics, with a 13.5% world market share in thermistors, is a key player in vehicles, wind turbines, and industrial robots;

➂ Yageo Corp. plans to make a takeover bid on May 7th, offering $29 per share, but MinebeaMitsumi is offering $31 per share, totaling $485 million for the company.

➀ Ed在日记中透露，关税问题让他感到自豪，他预见到这将是Liz Truss故事的翻版，并相应地应对。

➁ 到周二晚上，关税已使全球股市价值蒸发10万亿美元，而到周四早上，股市又上涨了6万亿美元。

➂ 所有金融人士都说，当政府债券开始抛售时，总统将改变方向，就像Liz在她预算后大量出售金边债券时那样。

➀ Asus has unveiled the ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme motherboard, their top-tier offering for the AM5 platform.

➁ The motherboard features dual Ethernet, USB4 ports, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, and multiple PCIe 5.0 slots.

➂ The X870E Extreme is priced at 9,999 Chinese Yuan (~$1,400) and is set for release in late April.

➀ IDC reported that PC unit shipments in Q1 2025 reached 63.2 million, a year-over-year increase of 4.9%;

➁ The entire PC ecosystem attempted to accelerate deliveries to avoid the impact of US tariffs and expected volatility;

➂ Underlying demand factors for PCs, such as Windows 10 upgrade and AI demand, remain strong, but uncertainty over US tariffs and global economic risks may negatively impact demand in 2025.

➀ Hamamatsu Photonics Europe has launched NZConnectMD Scan, an image acquisition platform for digital pathology workflows.

➁ The software allows for centralized control of multiple NanoZoomer MD Series scanners.

➂ Key features include barcode-based slide tracking, workflow balancing, and space optimization.

➀ At NVIDIA GTC 2025, ASUS showcased the AI Pod for the NVIDIA GB300 generation, featuring PCIe GPU systems and new HGX B200 and B300 systems.

➁ The rack contains 18 NVIDIA GB300 compute blades, each with four B300 modules and two Grace CPUs.

➂ The system also includes NVIDIA ConnectX-8 NIC, BlueField-3 DPU, and liquid-cooled SSD array, with NVLink Switch sleds and complex cable cartridges.

➀ The Asus ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming Wifi is a budget-friendly AM5 motherboard with a variety of features and a premium design.

➁ It offers ample USB Type-A and C ports, 3x PCIe 5.0 M.2 sockets, and AI features like AI Overclocking and AI Cooling II.

➂ The board delivers robust performance and connectivity at a sub-$500 price point, making it a competitive option for gamers and DIY builders.