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PlayStation and AMD join forces to develop AI for improved graphics and ray tracing
Dec 19, 2024, 21:00
manhkbrady
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PlayStation unveils “Project Amethyst,” an AI gaming partnership with AMD.
With the launch of the PlayStation 5 Pro, Sony has ventured into the realm of AI gaming, with Chief Architect Mark Cerny eager to delve deeper into this field. To achieve this, Sony (PlayStation) and AMD have formed a partnership named "Project Amethyst," which focuses on leveraging deep AI technologies to enhance gameplay and graphics.
AMD already has an existing relationship with Sony, serving as the hardware provider for the PS4, PS4 Pro, PS5, and PS5 Pro. The modern...
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Seagate launches the world's first 32 TB HAMR hard drive
Dec 18, 2024, 18:00
manhkbrady
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Seagate has launched its largest hard drive yet, offering 32TB of storage powered by the company’s new HAMR technology.
Seagate has officially introduced the Exos M 32 TB, the world’s first hard drive utilizing Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology designed for the mass market. Built on the Mozaic 3+ platform, the Exos M hard drive marks a significant milestone in data storage. According to Seagate, this is the highest-capacity hard drive the company has ever created.
Seagate has been researching and developing HAMR technology since 2007. While the company has repeatedly announced plans to release devices using this technology, the...
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GeForce RTX 5060 specs just leaked, but the news isn’t promising
Dec 17, 2024, 15:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
New rumors have surfaced about the mainstream 'Blackwell' gaming GPU, revealing details about the memory configuration of the upcoming GeForce RTX 5060.
The specifications for Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 have surfaced through WCCFtech, indicating that the GPU is set to feature 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM. As many PC enthusiasts are aware, Nvidia is expected to unveil its RTX 50 series of GPUs at CES 2025, which will be a successor to the RTX 40 series with the introduction of new “Blackwell” based models.
If the leak regarding the RTX 5060 holds true, it’s likely that this product will not be well received....
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Nintendo Switch 2 fully revealed, with a potential launch in March
Dec 17, 2024, 13:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Details about the Nintendo Switch 2 have surfaced, with a potential launch in Mid-March.
A Reddit leaker known as “NextHandheld” has disclosed extensive information regarding Nintendo’s forthcoming Switch 2 console. They also claim to possess a finalized version of the console. The leaker states that they will provide evidence to support their claims before Christmas and has made the following assertions about the device.
The device will be named “Switch 2.”
The official announcement of the console is expected in January 2025.
The release of the console is anticipated in mid-March.
At launch,...
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Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti is reportedly set to include 16GB of GDDR7 memory
Dec 16, 2024, 01:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
As per a report from WCCFtech, the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU is expected to offer 16GB of VRAM.
In contrast to the 5080, which is said to utilize 32 Gbps GDDR7 memory, the 5070 Ti is rumored to incorporate slower 28 Gbps GDDR7 chips, which results in lower memory bandwidth. Nevertheless, this provides the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with a 33% increase in memory bandwidth compared to the 4070 Ti SUPER that it is designed to succeed.
For those tracking developments, this isn’t the first mention of the RTX 5070 Ti. Anticipations are that the RTX 5070...
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New Valve guidelines suggest a significant expansion into Steam hardware
Dec 12, 2024, 15:00
manhkbrady
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Get ready for a variety of Steam-branded hardware in 2025.
It appears Valve is gearing up for a major entry into the hardware sector, with fresh Steam logos and branding across a wide range of products. Thanks to the newly discovered Logo and Branding Guidelines by Steam users on Reddit, it seems Valve is preparing to prominently feature their Steam logo.
To begin with, the “Powered By SteamOS” logo implies that 2025 could be the year for third-party devices featuring SteamOS. This allows manufacturers to sell...
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Recently leaked benchmark reveals impressive 3DMARK performance for Intel's ARC Battlemage B580
Dec 12, 2024, 14:00
manhkbrady
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The leaked benchmark indicates a 31% performance advantage for Intel's ARC B580 compared to Nvidia's rival RTX 4060.
Intel's ARC B580 has undergone the 3DMark benchmark, offering insight into its potential capabilities. This Battlemage chip appears to deliver strong performance relative to its cost, which is promising.
A benchmark result for Intel’s ARC B580 graphics card has surfaced on Chiphell, shared by @9550pro. It shows that Intel’s forthcoming ARC B580 achieved a 3DMARK Time Spy graphics score of 14,719. Specifically, B580 surpasses the previous generation’s A770 by 11% and outpaces the RTX 4060 by...
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F1 24 has become the inaugural game to incorporate Intel XeSS 2
Dec 11, 2024, 20:00
manhkbrady
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Intel’s latest AI-based upscaling technology is now featured in F1 24, along with support for Frame Generation and Low Latency.
The release of update 1.16 for F1 24 introduces support for Intel XeSS 2, Intel’s advanced upscaling solution. With XeSS 2, Intel has enhanced XeSS by introducing AI-driven frame generation. Furthermore, Intel has developed XeLL (Xe Low Latency) to enhance game responsiveness by minimizing input delays.
According to the patch notes on Steam, F1 24’s final update of the year is version 1.16 and coincides with several Season 4 events. In addition to new content, this update includes “numerous...
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Intel appoints two new directors, accelerates search for new CEO
Dec 10, 2024, 22:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Intel has recruited seasoned semiconductor industry veterans to its board of directors while ramping up efforts to find a new CEO.
On Thursday last week, Intel appointed two seasoned chip industry veterans to its board as the embattled semiconductor company searches for a new CEO after Pat Gelsinger's recent departure and works to restore its former prominence.
Intel has taken significant steps to strengthen its leadership team and shape its future direction, for the company has appointed two highly experienced figures in semiconductor manufacturing: former ASML CEO Eric Meurice and interim Microchip Technology CEO Steve Sanghi. Both are industry veterans with extensive...
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Intel to release 0x114 patch to improve Core Ultra 200S CPU performance
Dec 9, 2024, 04:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Intel is expected to roll out the 0x114 microcode alongside a new BIOS update for Z890 motherboards in the coming days.
This move is reportedly aimed at addressing the underwhelming gaming performance of the Arrow Lake Core Ultra 200S CPU series. Previously, performance tests for these chips had disappointed the tech community as the results fell short of expectations.
According to sources on the ROG forum, the 0x114 microcode is in its final stages of development and will soon be available on Z890 motherboards, including premium models like the ASUS ROG Maximus Extreme. ASUS's latest BIOS version (1101) already integrates...
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AMD asserts that the availability of its Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU will steadily improve this quarter
Dec 8, 2024, 21:00
manhkbrady
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AMD's highly sought-after Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU will become widely available next quarter, following an "unexpected" supply shortage in the market.
The demand for AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU has surged, resulting in supply falling short of demand. Currently regarded as the top gaming CPU available, the 9800X3D is in high demand partly due to the recent release of CPU-intensive games like STALKER 2, Space Marine 2, and Dragon’s Dogma 2, driving many gamers to upgrade their systems.
AMD has announced its efforts to boost the availability of its leading gaming CPU. An AMD spokesperson informed Paul Alcorn that...
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Intel enhances its new ARC B-Series GPUs with the introduction of XeSS 2
Dec 5, 2024, 22:00
manhkbrady
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Intel has recently revealed XeSS 2, alongside the initial games that will feature it.
Following the announcement of its Battlemage GPUs, Intel has introduced the latest iteration of XeSS, known as XeSS 2. This version will incorporate XeSS Super Resolution, XeSS Frame Generation, and Xe Low Latency. Moreover, Intel has shared the first set of games that will utilize XeSS 2. Let's delve deeper into Intel's announcements.
First, let's discuss Battlemage. The release dates for the Arc B580 and Arc B570 are set for December 13th and January 16th, respectively. Both GPUs will offer...
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