Recent #Modding news in the semiconductor industry
➀ A modified Voodoo4 GPU was integrated into a Dell Precision M4800 laptop via a custom MXM card, reviving the iconic 1990s graphics chip.
➀ Windows 98 faced compatibility issues, but Windows XP partially supported 3DMark 2001 and Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed.
➂ The project, planned for open-source release, blends retro tech nostalgia with modern engineering challenges.
➀ An individual has shared a guide on converting an old HDD into a variable speed disc sander;
➁ The project requires minimal time, tools, and components;
➂ The modified HDD could be used for tasks like sharpening nail scissors or reshaping small wooden utensils.
➀ PC enthusiasts have flashed the base RX 9070 with the XT's vBIOS, achieving a 15-20% performance boost.
➁ The mod allows the RX 9070 to approach or exceed the performance of the RX 9070 XT.
➂ Risks include voiding warranties and the potential for bricking the GPU.
➀ The teardown of a blower-style RTX 4090 48GB reveals a dual-sided memory configuration similar to the RTX 3090.
➁ The GPU is linked to Chinese mini-PC/GPU manufacturer Peladin, with a well-designed PCB and robust VRMs.
➂ The RTX 4090 features GDDR6X memory, faster but hotter than GDDR6.