The socket is the motherboard, Part 2 — Intel archrival (and Nvidia’s BFF) plans to build giant chips that could use kilowatts of power but they won’t be as big as Cerebras trillion transistor behemoth

A few weeks ago, we wrote how Eliyan’s NuLink PHY could do away with silicon interposers and integrate everything into an single, elegant package. How, essentially, the socket could become the motherboard. At the recent 30th annual North America Technology Symposium, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) revealed plans to construct a version of its … Read more

Intel quietly launched mysterious new AI CPU that promises to bring deep learning inference and computing to the edge — but you won’t be able to plug them in a motherboard anytime soon

Intel has launched a new AI processor series for the edge, promising industrial-class deep learning inference. The new ‘Amston Lake’ Atom x7000RE chips offer up to double the cores and twice the higher graphics base frequency as the previous x6000RE series, all neatly packed within a 6W–12W BGA package. The x7000RE series packs more performance … Read more

‘The socket is becoming the motherboard’ — how a Samsung-backed startup wants to change computing forever by integrating everything in an elegant packaging to tackle the AI beast once and for all

Many system designers are exploring chiplet-based SiPs that move beyond the limitations and costs of huge single-die implementations, but which depend heavily on silicon interposers as substrates for mounting and interconnecting the dies.  Silicon interposers deliver a higher data rate than organic substrates, but are not without drawbacks. They are costly, proprietary and limit the … Read more

Apple III motherboard gets bizarre ‘fix’

April 15, 1981: Apple CEO Mike Markkula defends the struggling Apple III with a surprisingly straightforward admission. The comment comes even as the company pushes an unorthodox “fix” for the Apple III motherboard, which tends to overheat due to a questionable design. “It would be dishonest for me to sit here and say that it’s … Read more

Maingear launches gorgeous gaming PCs with even sleeker motherboard cable management

Maingear announced its latest line of gaming PCs, which not only boasts a beautiful aesthetic but also feature truly unique: hidden motherboard cables. The Zero series not only has one of the cleanest designs I’ve ever seen among the best gaming PCs, but it also uses MG-RC (Maingear Rear Connection) technology. It combines a stunning … Read more

BIOSTAR BIQ67-AHP Intel LGA1700 industrial motherboard

BIOSTAR manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and storage devices, has recently unveiled the BIQ67-AHP, an industrial motherboard designed to accommodate the needs of both industrial and business applications. The BIQ67-AHP industrial motherboard is a robust and efficient solution that streamlines complex processes and operations, acting as a linchpin in managing and facilitating system integration. One … Read more

ASRock AMD Ryzen 8040 mini PCs and motherboard unveiled

ASRock Industrial has unveiled its cutting-edge 4X4 BOX 8040 Series Mini PCs and 4X4 8040 Motherboard Series, both of which are powered by AMD Ryzen 8040 Series APUs. These new products are set to revolutionize the market with their impressive specifications and advanced features, setting new benchmarks for performance and versatility. At the heart of … Read more

New BIOSTAR H510MHP-E 3.0 motherboard

The technology world is abuzz with the introduction of BIOSTAR’s new H510MHP-E 3.0 motherboard, a versatile and powerful addition to the company’s line-up. This motherboard is designed to run with 10th and 11th Generation Intel Core Processors, making it a potent choice for a wide range of users – from office workers and home entertainment … Read more

BIOSTAR B650MT motherboard and AMD Ryzen 5 bundle

BIOSTAR has announced the availability of a new combination bundle consisting of the B650MT motherboard and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 processor, a high-performance unit from AMD’s acclaimed Ryzen series. Together, these two components promise to deliver exceptional performance, efficiency, and security, meeting the diverse demands of the modern workplace. The BIOSTAR B650MT motherboard … Read more

MINISFORUM BD 770i AMD mini ITX motherboard

In an era where compact computing is not just a convenience but a necessity, the MINISFORUM BD 770i mini ITX motherboard is with more investigation. Equipped with in AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX CPU, leveraging the advanced Zen 4 architecture to deliver a powerhouse performance with 8 cores and 16 threads. Designed for gamers and PC … Read more