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AMD allegedly confirms Radeon RX 8600 and RX 8800 GPUs via ROCm Github update

AMD has inadvertently confirmed its upcoming Radeon RX 8600 and RX 8800 desktop GPUs through recent updates to its ROCm (Radeon Open Compute) libraries. The GPUs, which are expected to be part of AMD’s RDNA 4 architecture, appeared in code changes, hinting at active development and future releases. The latest update references to “gfx12_rx8800” and… Read more

TSMC’s N2 process has a major advantage over Intel’s 18A: SRAM density

Given how SRAM-intensive modern designs are, SRAM cell size and density are major characteristics of new fabrication technologies. Apparently, the SRAM density of Intel’s 18A manufacturing process (1.8nm-class) is considerably lower than that of TSMC’s N2 (2nm-class), and is closer to TSMC’s N3, according to the ISSCC 2025 Advance Program. Still, Intel’s 18A could have other… Read more

Nvidia, flush with cash, looks to acquire new talent through mergers and acquisitions

(Image credit: Nvidia) Throughout its 31-years history, Nvidia has acquired multiple companies to enhance its existing capabilities and address new markets. The company sells boatloads of premium GPUs for AI and HPC use and has a lot of excess cash on hand. Nvidia continues to grow organically by hiring new employees, but the company is… Read more

Intel’s next CEO could be Lip-Bu Tan, a former member of the board who reportedly clashed with Gelsinger about strategy

Intel is actively seeking a new CEO following the resignation of Pat Gelsinger, who resigned on Monday. The board is considering several candidates, including former board member Lip-Bu Tan, who stepped down from the Intel board of directions several months ago after disagreements with Pat Gelsinger over how Intel should proceed forward, reports Reuters. Gelsinger’s oust reportedly came… Read more

Biostar X870E Valkyrie Review: Still improving, still a ways to go

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Biostar X870E Valkyrie is a capable mid-range class X870E motherboard with improved aesthetics, an updated BIOS, robust power delivery, and plenty of connectivity. However, it’s missing Wi-Fi, and many EZ DIY features that other competing boards include. Pros + Updated UEFI BIOS + Strong power delivery + Additional connectivity Cons –… Read more

Apple Touch Bar turns into a $119 standalone gadget — Flexbar features a 10-inch aluminum body with a 2K AMOLED display that communicates with a USB-C cable

(Image credit: ENIAC Technology/YouTube) The Apple Touch Bar received generally negative reviews, but it seems it was a good idea with poor execution. So, ENIAC built one as a standalone device, making it a fully customizable and adaptive shortcut bar. This nearly 10-inch aluminum bar with a 2K AMOLED display connects to your computer, tablet,… Read more

Discrete GPU sales dip while Nvidia continues to dominate — iGPUs increase while discrete GPUs decline

According to Jon Peddie Research, third-quarter graphics processing unit shipments were up both year over year and quarter over quarter. However, sales of integrated GPUs were up both QoQ and YoY as the processor market was up, whereas supplies of discrete GPUs were down as AMD and Nvidia were preparing new offerings. According to JPR, the… Read more

Game played on a 3D dental scanner with an old Intel CPU and AMD GPU — up to 700 FPS on Counter-Strike: Source

Ever wonder what those PCs used as 3D dental scanners at your local dental clinic are really capable of? Three days ago, Redditor u/AfternoonPutrid8558 on the r/PCMasterRace subreddit shared a story and a set of photographs in which he tested this exact question out, thanks to being granted brief after-hours access to his father’s dental… Read more

RTX 4060 Ti transformed into a 65W GPU with a passive mod — a downclocked GPU and VRAM reduces power consumption from 160W to 65W

A small form factor PC enthusiast has shared details about how they modified an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti for absolutely silent running. Mysteriously named Redditor a0910115172 shared plenty of images of the fanless modded Asus TUF RTX 4060 Ti and some benchmarking insights (h/t FanlessTech). In brief, even when massively downclocked to operate within… Read more

Chinese chip firms say a new round of US sanctions won’t stop China’s chip industry — Chinese government responds with its own export restrictions anyways

Reuters reports that despite a third round of US export restrictions, China’s semiconductor industry says it’ll be business as usual thanks to stockpiles. The latest US sanctions, announced yesterday, add 140 Chinese companies to the ban list. This prevents them from importing 24 kinds of chip manufacturing tools and high-bandwidth memory (HBM), a crucial component… Read more

Two internet cables connecting Sweden and Finland suffered damage — one caused by construction, the other still under investigation

According to the Swedish paper Expressen (machine translated), two fiber optic cables operated by Global Connect between Sweden and Finland were damaged Monday morning. The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) said that the cable breaks occurred on land in Finland. The damage affected about a hundred businesses and six thousand homes. Swedish authorities initially… Read more

MSI’s new Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ bring Intel Lunar Lake performance to handhelds

(Image credit: MSI) MSI just launched the next generation Claw gaming handhelds, featuring the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor with 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD (which MSI claims is easily accessible for upgrades). The company’s two new handhelds, the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+, have almost… Read more

AMD Radeon RX 8800 XT has a 220W TDP according to Seasonic’s online PSU calculator — two 8-pin power plugs required, it says

AMD’s unreleased Radeon RX 8800 XT graphics card based on RDNA 4 has surfaced at Seasonic’s wattage calculator thanks to user Tennessee__ at X – suggesting a 220W TDP (Thermal Design Power) for the graphics card. It is important to mention that in July, Seasonic accidentally published the TDP of Nvidia’s Blackwell RTX 50 family…. Read more

Intel announces the Arc B580 and Arc B570 GPUs priced at $249 and $219 — Battlemage brings much-needed competition to the budget graphics card market

(Image credit: Intel) Today, Intel announced the Arc B580 and B570 ‘Battlemage’ GPUs, in what was perhaps one of the worst-kept secrets of the graphics card industry. While Intel won’t comment on future products, these are the first two of what we expect will eventually be a full range of discrete GPUs for the Battlemage… Read more

FSP Hydro G Pro 1000W ATX 3.0 PSU Review

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The FSP Hydro G Pro 1000W ATX 3.0 delivers strong, efficient performance with high-quality components, making it a good option for users who want an ATX 3.0-ready PSU. While it lacks cutting-edge innovation and gets noisy under heavy loads, its reliability, solid efficiency, and competitive pricing make it a compelling choice. Pros… Read more