The ongoing tech war between China and the US continues to escalate as China seeks to ban the use of Intel and AMD CPUs in government computers. In addition to this, China also aims to phase out the use of Microsoft Windows in government systems. This move comes as the Chinese government cites privacy concerns
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AMD has recently unveiled new “F” versions of its Ryzen 8000 Series desktop APU with the integrated GPU disabled. This essentially transforms the APU into a CPU, offering potential budget-friendly options for consumers looking for performance without integrated graphics. New “F” Chips At a presentation in China, the Beijing AI PC Innovation Summit, AMD showcased
Intel has recently released a new set of drivers for their Arc series graphics cards, promising significant performance improvements for a variety of games, including Dragon’s Dogma 2. As a tech enthusiast, I decided to put these claims to the test and see if the new drivers truly deliver on their promises. For my testing,
Valve took an innovative approach to celebrate the launch of the Steam Deck OLED by constructing an orb made from 100 OLED prototypes they had available. Instead of opting for a traditional launch trailer created digitally, Valve decided to use practical photography techniques for the creation. This decision led to the development of a behind-the-scenes
Nvidia has recently unveiled its newest GPU architecture, known as Blackwell, which promises significant upgrades particularly in the realm of AI inference. This announcement has sparked excitement not only among tech enthusiasts but also within major tech companies. Integration with Cloud Services One of the major highlights of Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture is its integration with
Sony has recently made the decision to temporarily halt production of its PlayStation VR2 headset due to declining sales. This move was made in order to prevent unsold stock from clogging up warehouses. One of the main reasons for this decline in sales is that the PlayStation VR2 is limited to working only on the
The CHIPS Act, signed into law in August 2022, aims to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the US. It goes beyond commercial incentives, as part of a broader strategic move to reduce reliance on manufacturing in Asia. The Act allocates funding to attract chipmakers to US soil, with Samsung, Intel, and TSMC set to receive substantial
The much-anticipated Asus ROG NUC has finally been unveiled, with a launch price of €2,500 for the high-end version. This version boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU and RTX 4070 laptop GPU, along with 2x16GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB SSD. While this may seem like a steep price tag, there is
In the tech industry, particularly in the realm of PC components, the competition is fierce. However, recent statistics have shown a significant resurgence for Intel in the CPU sector. According to Canalys, a global technology market analyst firm, Intel shipped a staggering 50 million CPUs in the last quarter of 2023. This has solidified Intel’s
In preparation for the highly anticipated First Counter-Strike 2 Major, PGL has made significant upgrades to the gaming setups for the PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024. The announcement of the change in PC setup, with the introduction of AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D as the new CPU of choice for gaming professionals, has sparked excitement among