Recent #PC news in the semiconductor industry

2 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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4 months ago

➀ This review looks at the Kenuco SOHO Mini 10in rack, a 6U unit purchased for $129 on Amazon;

➁ The review details the design, features, and performance of the rack, including its size, locking mechanisms, side panels, and hardware included;

➂ The article also discusses some quality control issues found in the manufacturing, such as missing components and mismatched hardware.

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5 months ago
➀ The Dell Precision 3260 Compact is reviewed, highlighting its compact design and features such as the Intel Core i5-12500 CPU, 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a 256GB NVMe SSD. The review discusses the system's upgrade to Windows 11 and the firmware update to support 96GB of RAM. ➁ The hardware is examined, noting the system's versatility in vertical or horizontal orientation, its port selection, and the ease of service compared to other mini PCs. ➂ The system's rear ports and expansion capabilities are discussed, including the presence of a low profile expansion slot and additional port options.
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5 months ago
➀ The System76 Thelio Astra achieves a world record in Cinebench 2024 with a 128-core Ampere Altra Max CPU; ➁ The system, designed for automotive software developers, starts at $3,299 and goes up to nearly $25,000; ➂ Despite its performance, the system faces limitations with PCIe 4.0, DDR4, and single-core performance.
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6 months ago
➀ The review introduces the PC Specialist Nebula Pro R, featuring an Intel Core Ultra7 265K processor, Zotac RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU, and 32GB of Corsair Dominator Titanium DDR5 memory. It discusses the performance, thermals, noise, and power consumption of the system. ➁ The article covers synthetic benchmarks, gaming performance, and real-world gaming tests at 1440p and 4k resolutions. ➂ It also compares the system's performance to building it yourself and offers final thoughts on the system's capabilities.
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