Faulty Intel Ethernet controllers are dropping connections on some Raptor Lake motherboards
No fix for the faulty controller has been identified at this time
Asus ROG Flow X16 Gaming Laptop Review
Few tech companies are as comfortable taking chances quite like Asus, and the ROG Flow X16 gaming laptop is one such example sporting a big-screen with a 360-degree rotating display.
Basecamp decided to leave the cloud after spending $3.2 million in one year
Cloud companies are making "obscene" profits over medium-sized businesses
Nvidia RTX 4090 and 4080 gaming laptops will be available for pre-order starting February 1st
Gamers have a week to secure a new RTX 4090 or 4080 laptop before launch day
Explainer: What is SSD Trimming?
SSD trimming is a process that helps to maintain the performance of a solid-state drive over time. Windows and other operating systems optimize SSDs by using trimming. But what exactly is it and how does it work? Read our explainer on everything trim related!
Hard drive shipments nearly halved in 2022
Why it matters: A recent report from Trendfocus shows SSD sales continue to rise dramatically, while HDD manufacturers are noticing record-breaking declines in overall shipments. Analysts estimate that shipments declined by more than 40 percent compared to 2021.
CAMM standard set to replace SO-DIMM for laptop memory
Could CAMM be a big buzzword in 2024?
Nanosys shows off next-gen electroluminescent quantum dot display technology
Quantum dots may come into their own soon
Gigabyte reveals entry-level AMD A620 chipset for AM5 motherboards is coming
Highly anticipated: Gigabyte has revealed five new Gigabyte motherboard models featuring a new mysterious A620 chipset. Based on the name, it's safe to assume this is an upcoming entry-level AMD chipset for AM5 socket motherboards that is set to replace A520. It will also be the first A-series chipset to be compatible with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 7000 CPUs.
Apple refreshes MacBook Pros with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips
In brief: Apple has rejuvenated its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with the M2 Pro and M2 Max processors, its latest homegrown silicon. MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro can be configured with either a 10-core or 12-core CPU for up to 20 percent more performance over the M1 Pro and up to 32GB of unified memory with 200GB/s of bandwidth. Buyers can also opt for a 19-core GPU that's said to deliver up to 30 percent more graphics performance alongside a neural engine that's 40 percent faster than before.
Cost Per Frame: Best Value Graphics Cards in Early 2023
With the recent launch of new GPUs from both AMD and Nvidia, it's time to take a look into what graphics cards are the best value right now, using the most up to date pricing in several regions.
Laptop Core i9-13980HX smashes 30K barrier in Cinebench, outperforming AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X
Intel's flagship Core i9 mobile chip is fast enough, it can beat modern desktop CPUs
Taiwan chip exports jumped 18.4% last year as US sanctions crushed China's imports
But the future might not be so bright for Taiwan
Has Nvidia won the AI training market?
We don't know the answer to this question. But we suspect it is true.
TSMC may cut 3nm wafer prices to entice AMD, Nvidia, others
Company also expects modest revenue declines in 1H 2023
AMD patches botched firmware that disabled cores on Ryzen 5 7600X
AMD was quick to fix the odd mistake
HDMI licensing administrator says the obscure HDMI Alt Mode specs are dead
Users and manufacturers rejected the HDMI-over-USB-C tech
New Razer soundbar uses AI-based head-tracking to beam audio directly to your ears
Soundbar combines AI-based head-tracking, beamforming, and spatial surround
Intel Core i9-13900KS Review: Hitting 6 GHz
The new Core i9-13900KS is very much like the 12900KS and 9900KS before it -- this is a mildly overclocked 'special edition' CPU, binned silicon meant to be a little faster and more expensive.
DirectStorage benchmark shows massive transfer speed improvements
Tests benchmark SSD transfer speeds and GPU decompression
Corsair creates new PSU with side-mounted power connectors
The new design should improve cable management in compact PSU compartments
Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED Review: Almost the Same Great Monitor, Lower Price
The Alienware AW3423DWF is a newer and lower cost variant of the AW3423DW QD-OLED ultrawide. Considering that's one of the best gaming monitors around, it's no surprise people are paying attention.
Apple could add touch to MacBooks, despite being against the idea for years
Tim Cook once compared them to combining a toaster and a refrigerator
PC shipments dipped 28% during the holidays as the pandemic boom ends
Market recovery now expected in 2024
Intel video shows upcoming Raptor Lake CPU hitting 6GHz out of the box
The Core i9 13900KS is coming soon