➀ Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are experiencing premature failures, with over 100 cases documented based on user feedback;

➁ The majority of the failures are occurring on ASRock motherboards, with 82% of cases;

➂ The issue is suspected to be related to the X870 chipset, despite its premium design and components.

➀ A PC enthusiast successfully delidded an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D using fishing line and a clothes iron;

➁ The process involved cutting the adhesive with fishing line and heating the IHS with a clothes iron;

➂ The enthusiast achieved a stable overclock of almost 6,000 MHz.

➀ This letter discusses the changes in the server industry, particularly the rise of AI servers and Intel's pullback;

➁ The challenges faced in reviewing high-end systems, including customs delays and logistical issues;

➂ The team expansion at STH, including new hires and the transition of roles;

➃ The growth of the STH YouTube channel and plans for a one million subscriber audience;

➄ The launch of the Axautik Group and its focus on financial community content;

➅ The updates on the STH Labs shorts channel and the importance of newsletter and YouTube subscriptions.

➀ The Crucial Pro Overclocking DDR5-6400 C38 offers excellent performance for both Intel and AMD CPUs.

➁ The memory kit supports Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO, and has a low-profile design.

➂ While the kit performs well in application workloads, its gaming performance is average, and it has limited overclocking capabilities.

➀ AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X has reached an all-time low price of $532 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2025;

➁ The processor offers 16 cores and 32 threads with a combined L2/L3 cache of 80MB and a TDP of 170W;

➂ It is suitable for multi-core and multi-threaded workloads, though it may not be the best choice for gaming.

➀ A student at the University of Applied Sciences in Hagen, Melanie Welp, has developed a contactless timing system for Paralympic swimming to prevent injury from head impacts.

➁ The prototype uses an ultrasonic sensor to measure the time at six meters and 50 centimeters before the edge of the pool.

➂ The system has been tested and shown to be possible without causing injury to swimmers.

➀ A trawler caught 7 1/2 times as much fish as with conventional driftnet methods using new electronic fish-finding equipment developed by Kelvin and Hughes (Marine) limited;

➁ The story dates back to 65 years ago, when CERES (Combined Echo Ranging Echo Sounding) equipment was introduced;

➂ CERES combined echo-ranging and echo-sounding to improve fishing efficiency.

➀ Ed向他的日记透露，执政不到一年的工党政府正在削减福利预算；

➁ 总理认为Ed是一个多面手，经常找他解决问题，Ed成了他的跑腿；

➂ 总理希望Ed帮助解决长期病假人员的问题，以减少福利预算开支，并避免政府形象受损。

➀ The shipping manifest hints at the imminent launch of AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000-series processors;

➁ The 24-core and 32-core processors have been spotted in the Global Trade Data and Customs Database;

➂ The Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000-series CPUs are expected to feature five models with 16, 24, 32, 64, and 96 cores.

➀ ASUS introduced the ASUS Ascent GX10, a petaflop-scale AI supercomputer powered by the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Superchip. It provides unprecedented computing power, high-speed memory integration, and easy scalability for enterprise-level AI capabilities.

➁ The device delivers 1,000 TOPS of AI processing power, supporting AI models with up to 200 billion parameters. It includes Blackwell GPU with fifth-generation Tensor Cores and Grace 20-core Arm CPU for efficient data orchestration and real-time inferencing.

➂ The supercomputer integrates NVIDIA NVLink-C2C connectivity, offering 5x the bandwidth of PCIe 5.0. It supports seamless transitions between local development and scalable deployment, aiding developers in AI model prototyping and fine-tuning.

➀ Researchers developed lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver mRNA encoding the KRAS G12D neoantigen and cGAMP to reprogram the liver's immune environment and generate an antitumor response against metastatic pancreatic cancer.

➁ The LNPs successfully activated the type I interferon pathway, leading to the generation of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells capable of recognizing and attacking metastatic cancer cells.

➂ The study suggests that combining KRAS mRNA with a STING agonist strengthens the immune response against PDAC and offers a more effective approach than traditional immunotherapies.

➀ Ed reflects on the sources of €1trn and his strategy to secure a share of it;

➁ Ed discusses the possibility of the US raising €800 billion for 'ReArm Europe' and €200 billion for 'InvestAI';

➂ Ed's assignment to the EU as 'Digital Envoy' and his plan to spend on meals and indulgences to identify influential figures in the spending of the funds.

➀ Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, raising concerns about potential layoffs and the future of Intel Foundry.

➁ China's chip smuggling continues with individuals and companies importing restricted AI servers, while Huawei is accused of tricking TSMC into manufacturing banned processors.

➂ AMD releases the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, dominating Intel's chips in gaming performance with its 3D V-Cache technology.

➀ Siemens Digital Industries Software has expanded its cloud platform for systems-of-systems development with PAVE360 technology for Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) development.

➁ PAVE360 requires graphics acceleration for accurate simulation and AI processing, which is provided by AMD Radeon PRO V710 GPUs and AMD EPYC CPUs running on Azure.

➂ PAVE360 running on Azure offers cloud development features and system-aware views, helping to uncover defects early in the design cycle.

➀ A new type of miniaturized pumps and valves using ultra-thin silicon films is presented at the Hannover Messe, developed by researchers at Saarland University. These pumps and valves operate without air pressure, motors, and lubricants, and can be operated in clean rooms. The team demonstrates a prototype of a new vacuum pump that can draw a vacuum up to 300 millibars.

➁ The technology is cost-effective, lightweight, and energy-efficient compared to current methods, with a 400 times lower energy consumption compared to conventional air-driven valves.

➂ The researchers have developed a novel actuator and pump technology that can be used in various applications, including robotic grippers, speakers, smart textiles, and haptic feedback.

➀ The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a successor to the 7950X3D, featuring Zen 5 architecture and 144MB of L2+L3 cache.

➁ The chip offers a 10-15% performance boost due to the advanced Zen 5 architecture and improved 3D V-Cache stacking.

➂ It is compatible with the AM5 platform and has a 170W TDP, addressing previous limitations of X3D chips.

➀ A fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU bought from Amazon was actually an old AMD FX chip;

➁ The packaging was almost identical to the genuine product, and the CPU was shipped in a sealed box;

➂ The counterfeit CPU was discovered when the buyer opened the package and saw the AMD FX-4100 sticker under the IHS sticker.

➀ A team from Saarland University's Faculty of Engineering and Medicine is developing smart implants at the university and university hospital to monitor and promote healing in body bone fractures.

➁ The robotic implants can stiffen and soften through shape-memory technology, allowing for permanent monitoring of fracture healing.

➂ The research team is miniaturizing the technology for use in market screws as part of an EU project.