Recent #PC news in the semiconductor industry

3 months ago

➀ The HP Envy desktop is on sale for $1,079.99 at Best Buy, saving $350. It includes an Intel Core 7 14700F processor, 32GB of DDR4-3200 memory, and a 1TB SSD.

➁ The Alienware Aurora desktop is on sale for $1,499.99 at Best Buy, saving $300. It features a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics card, an Intel Core Ultra 265F processor, and 32GB of DDR5-5200 RAM.

➂ Additional deals include various gaming desktops from MSI, Corsair, HP, and iBuyPower, with savings up to $800.

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5 months ago
➀ The CyberPowerPC Ultra XT3D features top-of-the-line AMD components, including the Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card. It delivers impressive gaming performance at 1440p, with some titles like Cyberpunk 2077 excelling even at 4K with FSR and frame generation. The build quality is excellent, with great cable management and a well-configured system. However, the RGB balance could be improved. ➁ The system is priced competitively compared to custom builds. ➂ Despite some minor drawbacks, the Ultra XT3D is a great prebuilt gaming desktop.
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7 months ago

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.

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8 months ago

➀ The Samsung 9100 Pro is Samsung's answer to the high-end PCIe 5.0 storage market, offering good performance and power efficiency.

➁ The drive is available in capacities up to 8TB and uses Samsung's 236-Layer V8 TLC flash memory.

➂ While not the fastest on the market, the 9100 Pro provides a solid and refined option for those seeking high-end storage.

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8 months ago

➀ HP has announced that by October 2025, 90% of its products for North America will be manufactured outside of China.

➁ The shift in production is a response to the Trump administration's imposition of prohibitive tariffs on imports from China.

➂ HP is working to restructure its production network to reduce reliance on China, historically a key manufacturing hub for North America.

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8 months ago
➀ Sonic Rumble, SEGA's take on the party game genre, has been delayed from its initial winter release to spring. The game, inspired by Fall Guys, will feature Sonic elements. ➁ SEGA announced the delay on their official site, promising new content and features for players. ➂ The game will include features like Quick Rumble, Rival Rank, and New Crews, and is expected to launch on mobile and PC this spring.
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8 months ago

➀ The unannounced Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 has received an official rating by a statutory board.

➁ The remaster is likely confirmed with an official rating by Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority.

➂ Activision has been hinting at the remaster with a countdown on the official Tony Hawk game website.

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9 months ago

➀ The Lian Li Edge Gold EG1000G ATX 3.1 PSU features a unique L-shaped design and is fully modular, offering individual sleeved wires.

➁ Despite its high price and noise under heavy load, the PSU provides excellent ripple suppression and voltage regulation.

➂ The EG1000G, while innovative, faces stiff competition from its predecessor, the EG1000, which offers a higher efficiency certification at a slightly higher price point.

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9 months ago

Seagate's Ultra-Compact SSD offers a sleek, premium design with 1TB and 2TB options and three years of data recovery service. However, its performance lags behind faster alternatives and some competitors offer more for less.

The drive, while attractive and offering some convenient features, struggles to compete with more powerful options in the market.

Seagate's data recovery service is a standout feature, but it doesn't fully compensate for the slower performance and higher price of the drive.

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