➀ Reputable leaker Billbil-Kun reports that Death Stranding 2 pre-orders are expected to start in March, with a release date likely announced at SXSW 2025.
➁ The game will have a Standard Edition at $69.99 and a Collector's Edition at $229.
➂ The leak also confirms that Death Stranding 2 will launch with a physical Standard Edition, priced at $69.99 USD / 69.99 EUR, along with a Collector's Edition planned for North America and Europe, retailing at $229 USD.
➀ NVIDIA可能会在下周或下下周初宣布GeForce RTX 5060 Ti和RTX 5060 GPU；
➁ RTX 5060系列预计将在3月中旬发布，具体日期为3月17日之后；
➂ RTX 5060系列包括基础RTX 5060（8GB）和两种RTX 5060 Ti版本（8GB和16GB），预计在发布后一个月左右上市。
➀ NVIDIA is rumored to be preparing to launch the RTX 5050 graphics card, designed for entry-level PC gaming.
➁ The new card is expected to come with 8GB of VRAM and a 135W TBP.
➂ The RTX 5050 is rumored to be priced between $199 and $249, positioning it as a competitor to the Intel Arc B570/B580.
➀ AMD's new Radeon RX 9070 series 'RDNA 4' GPUs have significantly more stock than NVIDIA's RTX 5070, with one retailer having 27 times the supply.
➁ Overall, AMD's launch supply is three times that of the entire RTX 50 series.
➂ One retailer reported having 8 x 5080, 10 x 5070 Ti, 14 x 5090, and 27 x 5070 launch supply for the Radeon RX 9070 XT.
➀ FragPunk是一款新的免费英雄射击游戏，支持DLSS 4，在GeForce RTX 50系列GPU上展示出高帧率；
➁ 尽管在GeForce RTX 5090上可以达到4K 500 FPS，但这并不是一个实际或现实的统计数据，因为不存在这样的刷新率显示器；
➂ NVIDIA建议将性能限制在匹配显示刷新率，以获得最佳体验。
➀ Dr. Prady Gupta is the Founder and Chief Scientist at Infinita Lab and Infinita Materials, focusing on materials testing and specialized chemicals for high-tech industries.
➁ Infinita Lab offers a network of over 2,000 accredited labs for comprehensive materials testing services.
➂ Infinita Materials specializes in custom inorganic chemicals for sectors like semiconductors and batteries.
➀ CyberPowerPC is addressing the missing ROPs issue in NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs by testing each unit before shipping.
➁ The company is ensuring every RTX 50 series powered desktop gaming PC is tested for the correct amount of ROPs before they ship out to customers.
➂ NVIDIA has confirmed the issue, advising RTX 50 owners to contact their AIB manufacturer for a replacement.
➀ NVIDIA确认Blackwell Ultra和Vera Rubin AI架构进展顺利，预计在GTC 2025上将有重大宣布；
➁ 尽管初期有延误，但生产已加速，保持了年度发布节奏；
➂ 新一代Rubin AI GPU将采用先进的HBM4内存，SK hynix、三星和美光等合作伙伴参与其中。
➀ SK hynix has achieved a 70% yield rate on its HBM4 12-Hi memory, which is set to be used in NVIDIA's upcoming Rubin R100 AI GPUs.
➁ The test yield is an indicator that can be used to make estimations on the actual future yield rate, with SK hynix aiming for a yield upwards and into the late 90% range.
➂ TSMC, as a key partner, is expected to expand its CoWoS advanced packaging capacity to handle the large Rubin chip demand.
➀ This paper discusses the post-silicon validation of the IBM POWER9 processor, highlighting its significance in the context of increasing multi-core processor adoption by hyperscalers.
➁ IBM's Threadmill, a tool for processor verification, has been enhanced since the POWER7, including optimized template allocation and debugging strategies for multi-core write drops.
➂ The validation methodology for POWER9 has significantly improved bug detection rates compared to POWER8, with new techniques like AI prioritization and hardware irritators to induce bugs.
➀ NVIDIA is reportedly using scarcity marketing for its GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, creating an impression of shortage despite sufficient inventory.
➁ The real reason for the low availability of the GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs is that NVIDIA is engaging in 'scarcity marketing', controlling the supply and not releasing the GPUs.
➂ The GPUs are expected to be released in large quantities by April or May.
➀ Traditional RF board design strategies are insufficient for high frequencies and dense layouts;
➁ Keysight and Modelithics collaborate on an advanced RF board simulation workflow;
➂ The use of 3D passive component models enhances simulation accuracy and reduces the risk of board re-spins.
➀ Samsung Vice Chairman Jeon Young-hyun met with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to discuss supplying 8-Hi HBM3E memory for AI GPUs.
➁ Despite delays, Samsung aims for certification by early 2025, while SK hynix has taken most of NVIDIA's requests.
➂ Samsung was expecting to have its HBM3E memory quality certification achieved by 2H 2024, but it missed that by a long shot.
➀ Samsung's top chip executive visited Nvidia's headquarters in the US;
➁ He brought a sample of the company's latest 1b DRAM;
➂ The purpose of the visit was to discuss the potential use of the improved DRAM for HBM.
➀ NVIDIA的GeForce RTX 5090显卡需求旺盛，但库存有限；
➁ 为了应对需求，NVIDIA利用多余的TSMC产能生产更多的RTX 50系列GPU；
➂ 预计RTX 5090的供应量将显著增加，影响黄牛；
➃ 即将推出的产品包括RTX 5070 Ti、RTX 5070和RTX 5060。
➀ NVIDIA和MediaTek正在合作开发一款新的AI智能手机芯片和基于Arm架构的AI PC处理器，预计将在2025年Computex上发布。
➁ 这项合作旨在加强NVIDIA在定制芯片市场的地位。
➂ AI PC芯片将采用TSMC的3nm工艺和Blackwell架构。
➀ According to Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, AI is more likely to augment jobs than fully replace them, automating up to 80% of tasks.
➁ Huang compares this shift to the early invention of electricity, heralding the beginning of a new Industrial Revolution.
➂ He suggests that AI advancements are outpacing Moore's Law, with computing power increasing by a million times in 10 years.
➀ The GeForce RTX 5060's launch has been pushed back to April 2025 due to 'chip supply constraints';
➁ The delay affects the RTX 5070, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090, with limited supply expected leading to instant sellouts;
➂ The AI boom is increasing semiconductor demand, impacting the availability of the new GeForce RTX 50 Series.
➀ Anduril Industries, led by Palmer Luckey, is set to take over the US Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program, pending Department of Defense approval.
➁ The program includes advanced headgear with AR capabilities, and Anduril will manage production and development with Microsoft Azure as the preferred cloud provider.
➂ Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries, sees this as a deeply personal achievement, emphasizing the potential of the technology to save lives.
➀ The GeForce RTX 50 Series launch faced issues with pricing and availability, with both the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 selling out quickly.
➁ Retailers received limited stock, and scalpers exacerbated the situation, leading to significant price increases.
➂ MSI and ASUS have raised prices by up to 70% over MSRP, causing consumer frustration.
