➀ Montech HS01 Pro revolutionizes GPU cooling with bottom-mounted intake fans, achieving 8°C lower GPU temperatures than competitors;
➁ The dual exhaust fan design balances CPU airflow but may impact air cooler efficiency, requiring additional front fans for optimal performance;
➂ Features back-connect motherboard support, SFX/ATX PSU compatibility, and modular storage solutions for versatile builds.
➀ Neil Druckmann discussed the evolving role of storytelling in video games with screenwriter Alex Garland, reflecting on the challenges and inspirations around narratives in games.
➁ Games like BioShock and The Last of Us demonstrated the full capability of narrative in gaming, challenging the industry's skepticism.
➂ Druckmann shared his early inspirations for narrative-driven games, including Monkey Island 2 and Half-Life 2.
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 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 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 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 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 be quiet! 将推出 Silent Loop 3 AIO 液冷散热器，专为静音运行设计，配备 6 极电机、三腔泵和 Silent Wings 4 风扇。
➁ 有 240mm、360mm 和 420mm 三种尺寸可供选择，采用简约设计，带有时尚的 ARGB 图案，价格从 139.90 美元到 174.90 美元不等。
➂ 该系列将于 2 月 25 日上市，CEO Aaron Licht 表示，Silent Loop 3 是一款性能卓越且静音的一体式水冷散热器，适合追求静音高性能液冷的用户。
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 ASUS AI POD, featuring the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 platform, is set for March 2025 shipping.
➁ It boasts 26 NVIDIA GRACE CPUs, 72 Blackwell GPUs, and advanced cooling, offering significant AI performance enhancements.
➂ Designed for data centers, it supports large-scale AI training and inference, with ASUS providing full-service solutions.
➀ Thermal Grizzly introduces KryoSheet graphene pads for custom water-cooling on the GeForce RTX 5090.
➁ These pads are designed to replace thermal paste for modders who want to install the GPU and PCB inside a custom water block.
➂ The KryoSheet pad comes with a TG Kapton Insulation Sheet for installation.
➀ A wife bought her gamer husband a $139 muzzle to reduce his loud gaming outbursts, but the guilt she felt wasn't worth the purchase.
➁ The Metadox Ombra is a soundproof mask designed for gamers, priced at $139 and comes in two sizes, small and large.
➂ The Metadox Ombra reduces sound by 10-15dB at low frequencies and 20dB to 30dB at mid and high frequencies, but the price and guilt outweigh its benefits.
➀ ADATA and its gaming brand XPG showcased innovative gaming solutions at CES 2025, including a mini PSU.
➁ XPG introduced a new ITX chassis called Starfighter with an exclusive design language and support for NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs.
➂ ADATA also presented a new PCIe 5.0 SSD with a liquid and air cooler block and a new gaming chair called Nexus Plus with adjustable features.
