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Corsair RM750x (2021) Power Supply Review

Our Verdict The new Corsair RM750x (2021) achieves top performance, isn’t noisy, and is equipped with a top-notch ML fan. For + Full power at 47 degrees Celsius + High overall performance + Silent at low and mid loads + Fully compliant with ATX v2.52 + Highly efficient at light loads + Long hold-up time… Read more

Intel hopes to start making chips for car companies within six to nine months

Intel could start producing in-demand semiconductors for car companies within six to nine months, CEO Pat Gelsinger said in an interview with Reuters, commenting that the chipmaking is already being discussed with companies that design chips for cars. “We’re hoping that some of these things can be alleviated, not requiring a three- or four-year factory… Read more

GlobalFoundries Owner Eyes $20 Billion Valuation for IPO

Home News (Image credit: GlobalFoundries) Mubadala Investment Co. has started preparations for GlobalFoundries’ initial public offering (IPO), which is expected in late 2021. As chip demand is surging and the industry is suffering from shortages, GlobalFoundries’ business is expected to thrive. Bloomberg reported this week that Mubadala has initiated talks with potential advisers about an IPO of… Read more

Study Shows How Fragile Semiconductor Industry Still Is

Home News (Image credit: Shutterstock) The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) published a report today detailing the, well, semiconductor industry’s weaknesses as the entire world attempts to figure out how to respond to the ongoing chip shortage. Many enthusiasts probably know the biggest issue: The semiconductor industry relies on many companies… Read more

Architecture of Chinese Exascale Supercomputer Proposed: 80,000 Hybrid CPUs with 512-Bit Vector Units

Home News (Image credit: South China Morning Post) In a bid to support development of its scientific, economic, and allegedly military-bound projects, China has been building leading-edge supercomputers for about two decades. Initially, China used hardware developed in the U.S., but as tensions between the country and its main economic rival intensified, China had to… Read more

XPG Pylon 650W Power Supply Review

Our Verdict The XPG Pylon 650 is a top offering in this efficiency and wattage category. For Full power at 40 degrees Celsius Good overall performance Build quality is high enough Low inrush currents Highly efficient 5VSB rail FDB fan Long cables and 2x EPS connectors Compact dimensions Low EMI emissions Compatible with the Alternative… Read more

Biden to Address Chip Shortages, Semiconductor Supply Chains

Home News (Image credit: TSMC) Update: Clarified specifics pertaining to the industry letter. If you’re still disappointed at not being able to buy a Ryzen 5000 series chip yet, you’ve apparently got some friends in high places. President Biden is just as annoyed as you, according to a new statement from White House Press Secretary… Read more

Biden to Address Chip Shortage After Lobbying From Intel, AMD

Home News (Image credit: TSMC) If you’re still disappointed at not being able to buy a Ryzen 5000 series chip yet, you’ve apparently got some friends in high places. President Biden is just as annoyed as you, according to a new statement from White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, and is working to bring the… Read more