Following the launch of its RX 6800, RX 6800 XT, and RX 6900 XT graphics cards a few months back, AMD is back again with yet another GPU launch -- and it's happening in just under 3 hours. You can watch the event live here at 11am ET, 8am PT, in the video embedded below. Where Gaming Begins: Episode 3 Of course, we're all wondering which GPU is coming. Given that both AMD and Nvidia have announced their high-end products, and Nvidia recently announced the RTX 3060 as its mainstream option ( RTX 3060 12 GB Review ), there's a good chance that AMD is here to strike back at the green team in exactly that segment. With that in mind, and with what's been coming out of the rumor mill, we're convinced the GPU we'll see today is the Radeon RX 6700 XT. There have also been rumors of the RX 6700, but far from as many. There are also rumors that the 6700 is delayed, so chances are it will just be the 6700 XT today -- but we could get lucky and witness the birth of both cards at once. … [Read more...] about Watch AMD’s Radeon Gaming Livestream Here at 11am ET, 8am PT
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Samsung updates Odyssey G9 gaming monitor with Quantum mini-LED tech
After launching its ultra-premium Odyssey G9 monitor with a massive 49-inch curved screen and “dual QHD” resolution in 2020, Samsung is ready to give the panel a major upgrade this year. While retaining the futuristic Tron-like design aesthetics featuring a white back panel and glowing blue ring on the rear, the 2021 version of the Odyssey G9 adds in Quantum mini-LED backlighting. Borrowed from its television range, the mini-LED technology gives this year’s Odyssey G9 better contrast and brightness, two important elements to gamers. Samsung claims that it’s bringing both Quantum mini-LED enhancements and Quantum Matrix Technology to the Odyssey for the first time. Combined with an immersive 1000R curvature, the Odyssey G9 should be an eye-catching screen for immersive gameplay, ensuring you can surround yourself and not miss any important action. Last year’s Odyssey G9 supported both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync screen technology, and we expect this year’s upgraded model to … [Read more...] about Samsung updates Odyssey G9 gaming monitor with Quantum mini-LED tech
Analysts Forecast TSMC To Double 5nm Output This Year
Earlier this year Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. outlined plans to increase its CapEx budget to $25 billion ~ $28 billion in 2021, many industry observers attributed the increase to building out 3-nm capacities in preparation to produce CPUs for Intel and other large customers. This is not quite the case, according to a forecast by China Renaissance Securities . At present, TSMC's N5 capacity is around 55,000 ~ 60,000 wafer starts per month (WSPM), according to a forecast by China Renaissance Securities, which reiterated it earlier this week. Given the fact that TSMC can no longer serve Huawei's HiSilicon, the foundry's main and biggest N5 customer is Apple, which uses this technology to produce its A14 Bionic as well as M1 system-on-chips for its latest products. Apple is one of TSMC's key customers that has early access to the latest process technologies and is among the first to adopt the newest nodes. Later this year other TSMC's customers, such as AMD and Qualcomm, … [Read more...] about Analysts Forecast TSMC To Double 5nm Output This Year
You can now buy Razer’s compact Tomahawk desktop starting at $2,399
After being unveiled at CES last year as a concept, Razer’s compact Tomahawk gaming desktop is finally available for purchase to the tune of $2,399. The company had revealed its plans in December to commercialize the Tomahawk to the excitement of gaming fans who seek a compact and stylish desktop, and now you can be among the first to grab the company’s first gaming desktop PC. Thanks to a similar sled design as Razer’s eGPU enclosures, accessing the Tomahawk’s internals as extremely simple and easy. No tools are required and you won’t have to deal with hinges or loose door panels, according to Razer, making this great for people who love to upgrade and tinker with their systems. To make the Tomahawk compact and fit on your desk, Razer is utilizing Intel’s NUC Compute Element Card — the same card the chipmaker is using on its Mac Mini -sized NUC desktops — that’s powered by an eight-core Intel Core i9-9980HK processor. Inside, configurations include a 512GB solid-state … [Read more...] about You can now buy Razer’s compact Tomahawk desktop starting at $2,399
Xbox One X vs. PS4 Pro
If you were someone who missed out on the past generation of consoles, or aren’t fully convinced by the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S quite yet, now is actually the best time to invest in the previous generation’s hardware. Not only are you getting the best versions of each console, the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, for a cheaper price but they also are coming with massive libraries of games to choose from. Plus you can expect plenty of the new generation games to also run on these machines too, meaning you won’t miss out on most of the big titles. Unlike the jump from the Xbox One to Xbox One S, the X is actually better in several key technical areas. The same goes for the PlayStation 4 Pro when compared to the jump from the PS4 to PS4 Slim. With that background in mind, let’s compare the two souped-up consoles side by side, considering all major factors. We hope that this guide will help you decide between a PS4 Pro and an Xbox One X. Note: The Xbox One X … [Read more...] about Xbox One X vs. PS4 Pro