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Recent #gaming news in the semiconductor industry
➀ On January 30, 1961, a conference was convened in Strasbourg by the British and French governments to discuss European and Commonwealth cooperation in the development of a heavy satellite launcher.
➁ The objective of the conference was to explore the peaceful and commercial use of satellites, without considering military applications.
➂ Discussions centered on the financial and political implications of such an arrangement, while technical aspects were discussed at a previous meeting in London.
➀ Scientists at XPANCEO, in collaboration with Nobel laureate Konstantin S. Novoselov, have developed a method for creating biocompatible, transparent, ultrathin gold films.
➁ These films, as thin as 3.5 nm, can be produced in sizes exceeding 1 square meter, overcoming historical limitations in producing such films.
➂ The films have potential applications in flexible displays, wearable electronics, and advanced medical technologies like neural implants, offering significant improvements in functionality and safety.
➀ Thermaltake launches the Toughpower TF3 1300W, a high-performance power supply unit for demanding gaming rigs and workstations; ➁ The PSU complies with ATX 3.1 specification and supports 200% total power excursion; ➂ It features two native 12VHPWR connectors for next-generation PCIe 5.1 graphics cards.
➀ Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially announced with a first-look trailer showcasing its design, but details about the underlying hardware and specifications are still missing. ➁ Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with Switch 1 games, but it's unclear which ones. ➂ Nintendo Switch 2 will play exclusive titles for the next-gen console as well as both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, but some titles may not work properly or at all on the Switch 2.
➀ ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 with 16-inch OLED display and GeForce RTX 4090 on sale for $2,849.99 at Best Buy; ➁ MSI Thin 15 with GeForce RTX 4050 and 144Hz refresh rate available for $699.99 at Best Buy; ➂ Additional gaming laptop deals from Acer, Alienware, and MSI with various configurations and price cuts.
➀ Montech's Heritage Pro case combines leather, glass, and steel in a unique design reminiscent of a designer handbag.
➁ The case supports full-size ATX power supplies, large graphics cards, and rear-connector motherboards, making it suitable for high-end builds.
➂ Despite its premium feel, the case lacks some thoughtful design elements such as easy-to-clean dust filters and RGB fans.
➀ Intel's fix for Arrow Lake chips does not improve overall gaming performance.
➁ The Core Ultra 9 285K performs worse than previous-generation chips in gaming.
➂ Intel's claims about performance gains are misleading and do not align with real-world testing results.
➀ Microsoft is expanding its repairability program for Xbox consoles; ➁ Partnership with uBreakFix by Asurion for in-person repairs; ➂ Availability of replacement components for three Xbox models via Microsoft Store and iFixit.
➀ Nintendo has officially revealed the successor to its popular Switch handheld console, named Nintendo Switch 2; ➁ The design of Switch 2 retains the detachable Joy-Con design, with reduced bezels and a larger display; ➂ The console is expected to have a USB-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, and a redesigned kickstand, while internal details are yet to be disclosed.
➀ The Intel Arc B570 offers good value for a budget 1080p graphics card, but falls short of the Arc B580's standards due to reduced memory and bandwidth; ➁ Its performance at 1440p and above may be limited by VRAM; ➂ Driver concerns persist despite its overall good performance.
➀ Nvidia introduces the Blackwell architecture for creators and professionals, focusing on video, image, and audio editing, 3D rendering, and more; ➁ AI and machine learning advancements, including the new LLM Flux and 3D scene-guided image generation; ➂ Improved video codec support and performance, with triple NVENC blocks on the RTX 5090 and enhanced AV1 and HEVC quality.
➀ NVIDIA's new DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation supports 75 games and apps from launch; ➁ Notable games include Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Diablo IV; ➂ GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs will benefit from DLSS Multi Frame Generation.
➀ Razer settles FTC lawsuit for deceptive advertising of Zephyr mask; ➁ $100,000 fine and $1,071,254.33 to be refunded to consumers; ➂ FTC warns against scams posing as agency representatives.
➀ The Monster Hunter series has become one of Capcom's biggest hits since the 2017 popularity of 'World'; ➁ Humble is offering a comprehensive 'New Year Hunting Collection' bundle featuring 'World' and 'Rise' at a discounted price; ➂ The bundle includes various forms of purchase options with additional titles available at higher contributions.
➀ Integrated voltage regulators simplify the PDN design; ➁ Placing them close to the load improves power-delivery performance; ➂ The result is a more efficient PCB design.
➀ The GeForce RTX 5070 achieves 235 frames per second, outperforming the RTX 4090's 180 frames per second, thanks to DLSS 4 technology; ➁ The GeForce RTX 5070 has upgraded tensor cores and RT cores, along with a newer GPU architecture; ➂ Multi Frame Generation provides three additional frames for every rendered frame, contributing to the performance advantage.
➀ The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is set to launch on PC in April; ➁ The game requires a PSN account to play on PC, despite fan backlash; ➂ Sony has been integrating PSN with its PlayStation titles on PC, starting with Helldivers 2.
➀ AOC 27-inch Mini-LED 2K gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $249; ➁ The monitor features a 27-inch VA panel with 2K resolution, 180 Hz refresh rate, and 1 ms response time; ➂ This is the lowest price for this gaming display since its release.
➀ J5Create showcases a new Thunderbolt 5 dock at CES with MXM graphics and M.2 SSD slot; ➁ Two GPU variants: RTX 3060 and RX 7600M; ➂ Offers performance and silent modes, and includes high-speed I/O ports.