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GPU Mining Is Dead, Where Are My Cheap GPUs?
Let's talk GPU prices and this month's update is very interesting because of two key factors: the first, Nvidia just launched new GeForce 40 series graphics cards; and second, GPU mining is now dead.
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Review: Mainstream Zen 4
The new Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core/12-thread CPU that replaces the popular 5600X, built on TSMC's 5nm process, it clocks up to 5.3 GHz, packs 32MB L3 cache, DDR5 support, and a 105W TDP.
The Best 1440p Gaming Monitors: Late 2022
Gaming monitors at 1440p remain the sweet spot for many PC gamers who don't want to spend a ton of money to play at high refresh rates. With recent price drops, it's actually become an affordable segment with plenty of great options to choose from.
The last man selling floppy disks says he still receives orders from airlines
Your next flight may still be aided by a floppy disk
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AMD breaks the world record for 16-core CPUs in Cinebench with a 7950X on LN2
Congrats! AMD-sponsored overclocker Bill Alverson, aka Sampson, won the twin records of the highest scores in Cinebench R23 and R20 for 16-core CPUs on Friday with a Ryzen 9 7950X overclocked to 6.5 GHz. His scores now also rank 37th in R23 and 88th in R20 for CPUs of any size.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang once again claims Moore's Law is dead
The leather-clad CEO has made the same claim several times since 2017
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Very Expensive: First reactions on Nvidia's RTX 4090, RTX 4080, DLSS 3 and more
The big picture: Nvidia finally took the wraps off their next-generation GeForce 40 series graphics cards, which feels like it's been a long time coming considering all the leaks and rumors over the last year or so. We've spent some time analyzing Nvidia's presentation to give our thoughts on the new RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 series GPUs and to break down some of Nvidia's confusing performance reveals that obfuscate the most important information.
Amazon tells employees that a software error miscalculated their compensation
Cancel that yacht order
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GeForce Beyond: watch Nvidia unveil the RTX 4000-series graphics cards here at 8am PT / 11am ET
The wait is almost over
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Retail Core i9-13900K CPU reviewed, provides impressive performance uplift with power limits disabled
Power consumption peaked at 343W
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Nvidia announces GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs based on Ada Lovelace architecture
Nvidia's flagship GeForce RTX 4090 starts at $1,599
Highly anticipated: Nvidia has officially unveiled its next-gen GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs based on the new Ada Lovelace architecture and headlined by the flagship RTX 4090. Ada Lovelace is built on TSMC's 4N process and will debut in new RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 graphics cards. The former packs 76 billion transistors, 16,384 CUDA cores, and 24GB of GDDR6X memory from Micron.
"Refurbishing" process for these crypto miners is to blast GPUs with a pressure washer
There has to be a better way
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The Windows 11 22H2 update is killing Nvidia gaming performance, causing BSOD for some users
It wouldn't be a Windows update without unexpected issues
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Tech industry professionals are paying up to $120,000 to have their legs lengthened
WTF?! How much would you pay to be three inches taller? $75,000? To some, that's a fair price to increase their stature. Interestingly, tech industry professionals make up a good portion of the patients requesting this expensive and excruciating surgery. Is it really worth it? I suppose it depends on your perspective, but after reviewing the details, I'm not sold.
Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 22H2 update with new Start menu, gaming, and security features
In a nutshell: Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 11 2022 update, also known as the 22H2 update, in over 190 countries. It introduces several upgrades and new features to the company's most recent operating system, including an updated Start menu, better search, and a revamped File Explorer. Microsoft is also adding improved security and gaming-focused tools to the OS.
Russia warns that SpaceX Starlink satellites could become a "legitimate target"
Elon Musk says SpaceX can launch satellites faster than Russia can shoot them down
WTF?! SpaceX's Starlink satellite system has, not for the first time, been threatened with destruction by a foreign government. Unsurprisingly, it was Russia that made the veiled threat against Elon Musk's company, which has been a huge asset to Ukraine in its battle against invading Russian forces.
RTX 4090 hits 2.85GHz boost clock in Cyberpunk 2077 demo
In brief: Team green is releasing more information about its new Ada Lovelace graphics cards in the days since unveiling them. A new Cyberpunk 2077 demo reel showcases the potential of the RTX 4090 along with the benefits of DLSS 3, which includes more than just higher framerates.
Developers from all over the games industry debunk unfair criticisms of early GTA 6 visuals
Facepalm: While some were excited to see leaked pictures and video of Rockstar's upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6, others found it an opportunity to bag on the developers and nitpick the game's graphics, saying that what we saw is what we'll get. Game developers responded with proof that such sentiments are completely unfounded.
Intel's Core i9-13900K tops the single thread performance charts
Forward-looking: Performance information continues to flow as we close in on Intel and AMD's next-generation release dates. Both platforms are expected to significantly improve clock speed and instructions per cycle (IPC) over their predecessors. PassMark's latest single thread CPU benchmark seems to support those expectations, with Intel's 13900K sitting at the top of the charts.
AMD confirms big power-efficiency gains with Radeon 7000 GPUs coming November 3
RDNA 3 rollout almost mirrors Nvidia's Lovelace
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Activision publishes Modern Warfare II open beta system requirements
If your system can run CoD: Vanguard, you should be good
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Starlink speeds dip as more people flock to the satellite Internet service
Network congestion could become a long-term problem for Starlink
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Meet the... SQL Processing Unit?
The world is obsessed with "data"
In context: Databases are in something of a Golden Age right now. There is an immense amount of development taking place in and around the way we store and access data. The world is obsessed with "data," and while we would not call it the "new oil," our ability to manipulate and analyze data continues to advance in important ways. But at their heart, databases are fairly straightforward things – repositories of data.
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AMD CEO plans to negotiate 2nm & 3nm chip supplies with TSMC soon
Something to look forward to: As the new Ryzen 7000 series processors reach store shelves, with RDNA 3 right behind it, AMD has fully adopted 5nm processors for their products. However, the company doesn't plan on staying at 5nm for long. Team Red intends to meet with TSMC to negotiate future 2nm and 3nm chip supplies.
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