CPU

Newly discovered Microsoft Z1000 SSD baffles experts — no, world’s most valuable company won’t start selling SSDs anytime soon but it may well be tinkering with data center storage as it did with CPU

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A newly-discovered, Microsoft-branded SSD suggests the tech giant may be – or has been at least – exploring new ways to optimize its data center storage. The leaked images of a Microsoft Z1000 SSD show a 1TB NVMe M.2 drive, apparently boasting sequential read speeds of up to 2,400MB/s and write speeds of 1,800MB/s. The … Read more

Another crypto-mining boom threatens CPU prices, with AMD’s Ryzen 7950X now sold out – and Intel could be the real winner here

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Are we about to see a return of crypto-mining causing havoc with PC hardware pricing? Hopefully not, but there are already hints that mining activity is pushing up the prices of some CPUs. Yes, processors, not GPUs as has been the case in the past, and specifically, we’re talking about AMD Ryzen chips – high-end … Read more

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro review: Samsung’s MacBook killer gets Intel’s latest CPU

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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro: Two-minute review If you like the look of Apple‘s MacBooks but prefer or simply require the Windows ecosystem, well, you can do a lot worse than the new Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro. Like its predecessor, the very similar Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro, it owes its overall look and feel to the … Read more

AMD has plans to support a little known chip for at least another 16 years — and no, it is neither a Ryzen, nor a Threadripper or an Epyc CPU

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Spartan UltraScale+ is the latest addition to AMD‘s extensive portfolio of cost-optimized Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and adaptive SoCs. It has been introduced to replace the Xilinx Spartan 6 and Spartan 7 lines. The new Spartan UltraScale+ devices are designed for a wide range of I/O-intensive applications at the edge. AMD says its latest … Read more

HP’s lightest laptop could be the most powerful sub-1Kg notebook released yet — Aero 13 ultrabook has a tiny price tag, a super fast Ryzen 7 CPU but you have to wait till May to buy it

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Last year we called the HP Pavilion Aero 13 “probably the best value-for-money light laptop on the market right now” and it’s about to get an upgrade that will make it ever better. The Pavilion Aero 13 2024 model, which could potentially be the most powerful sub-1Kg notebook on the market, packs a punch with … Read more

DeepCool MYSTIQUE all-in-one liquid CPU cooler series unveiled

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DeepCool has recently unveiled its latest innovation in cooling technology, the MYSTIQUE AIO liquid CPU coolers. These coolers are designed to keep your computer’s CPU at a stable temperature, even when it’s working hard. What sets the MYSTIQUE series apart is the addition of a customizable display on the cooler itself. This new feature is … Read more

Tank03 14 Core CPU RTX 3060 mini PC performance tested

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Tank03 3060 mini PC, a small but mighty machine that’s a force to be reckoned with, boasting a powerful 14-core i7 processor and an RTX 3060 graphics card with 12 GB of video RAM. It’s designed to deliver top-notch gaming experiences, especially at 1440p resolution, making it a dream for gamers who want high performance … Read more

Rigetti Novera QPU Quantum computer CPU processor launches

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In the rapidly evolving world of quantum computing, Rigetti Computing, Inc. has taken a bold step forward with the introduction of their latest innovation, the Novera Quantum Processing Unit (QPU). This new 9-qubit processor is a testament to Rigetti’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in quantum technology. The Novera QPU emerges from … Read more

Intel CPU efficiency and gaming power consumption tested

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When it comes to choosing a new processor, many of us weigh the options between Intel and AMD, two powerhouses in the industry. It’s tempting to focus solely on the speed of these CPUs, but it’s equally important to consider how efficient they are and how much power they consume. This article delves into the … Read more

Noctua all black NH-D9L and NH-L9x65 CPU coolers now available

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  Noctua, a renowned name in the world of PC cooling solutions, has recently broadened its chromax.black line with all-black versions of the NH-D9L and NH-L9x65 CPU coolers. The new models are an aesthetic upgrade to the original versions, offering an all-black design that is sure to appeal to users who prefer a sleek, uniform … Read more