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Intel Xeon 654 reaches multi-thread level of older 28-core Xeons, but lags behind AMD’s Threadripper generation

The Intel Xeon 654 is positioned as an 18-core model within the upcoming Granite Rapids OS platform and is aimed at the lower entry level of Intel’s new workstation generation. The performance data currently available is based on publicly available PassMark entries, which are based on early pre-production samples according to current knowledge. A complete […]

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AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D on Mini-ITX: AOOSTAR brings Mobile 3D V-Cache to the desktop and challenges classic ITX concepts

With its new mini-ITX MoDT board, AOOSTAR is bringing an unusually uncompromising approach to the market. Instead of a classic desktop processor, the mobile AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, codenamed Fire Range, is soldered to a compact ITX mainboard. Mobile on desktop is not a marketing gimmick here, but a clear strategic decision. The Ryzen 9 […]

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SK hynix plans to enter the US advanced packaging gap: 2.5D manufacturing as strategic leverage against TSMC

The South Korean memory manufacturer SK hynix is apparently preparing a move that sounds less spectacular than it actually is. According to reports from South Korea, the company is planning to build its own 2.5D packaging capacities in the USA, specifically in the state of Indiana. This is not about prestige, but about control. Control […]

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Graphics cards with 16 GB VRAM could become a scarce commodity

The ongoing global memory shortage is increasingly affecting the end customer market for graphics cards. After price increases and availability problems were initially seen primarily in RAM and SSDs, GPUs with higher memory capacity are now also being affected. Prices are rising noticeably in several markets, while the features of new products are deteriorating at […]

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Samsung SDI tests dual-cell silicon-carbon battery with 20,000 mAh total capacity

The South Korean battery company Samsung SDI is currently testing an experimental dual-cell battery based on silicon-carbon technology. According to consistent reports from the supply chain, this is a test setup with a total capacity of 20,000 mAh, consisting of two cells arranged one above the other. According to current information, the development is clearly […]

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SAMA A60 in a practical test – Simple, solid and focused on the essentials

With the A60B, the manufacturer SAMA is launching a dual-tower air cooler on the market that is clearly positioned in the attractively priced mid-range segment at around 60 euros. Visually simple, with a classic technical design and no unnecessary gimmicks, the A60B is primarily intended to score points with solid cooling performance and good compatibility. […]

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AMD separates driver functions by GPU generation

With the release of the Radeon driver package 25.10.2, AMD has introduced a new structure for the maintenance of its graphics drivers. For the first time, two different driver branches are delivered within a single release. One branch is aimed at current graphics cards based on RDNA3 and RDNA4, specifically the Radeon RX 7000 and […]

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Artificial intelligence will drive the transformation of payment transactions from 2026

From 2026, new regulatory requirements for payment transactions and data transparency will come into force at European level. The focus will be on the planned revision of the Payment Services Directive PSD3 and the new Payment Services Regulation PSR, with which the European Union intends to gradually establish higher requirements for security, transparency and digital […]

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Memory crisis: 4 TB DDR5-6400 RDIMM costs around 66,000 euros

The ongoing memory crisis is having an increasing impact on the enterprise segment, where prices are now reaching levels that are exceptionally high even for professional users. In data centers and server environments, where very large memory capacities are required, the consequences of the tight market situation are particularly evident. A DDR5-6400 memory kit with […]

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Windows 11 File Explorer Update, Microsoft stops duplicate indexing and reduces unnecessary RAM consumption

Microsoft has addressed another detailed problem in Windows 11 that has long been under the radar, even though it was technically avoidable. With the Insider Preview Build 26220.7523 for the Dev and Beta channels, the search function in File Explorer has been revised. The aim is to eliminate redundant indexing processes in order to save […]

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1080 Hz as a challenge: HKC sets a new benchmark in the eSports segment with 720p extreme monitor

Chinese display manufacturer HKC has taken a step that many thought was marketing-driven nonsense until someone actually put it into practice. With a gaming monitor that achieves a refresh rate of up to 1080 Hz at 720p, HKC is claiming the title of the fastest series display currently on the market. The product goes by […]

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Intel Panther Lake Leak deutet auf Fokus auf integrierte Grafikleistung hin

Zur kommenden Mobilprozessor-Generation Core Ultra 300 von Intel, intern unter dem Codenamen Panther Lake geführt, sind neue inoffizielle Informationen aufgetaucht. Der Leak liefert Hinweise auf Kernkonfigurationen, maximale Boost-Taktraten, thermische Auslegung sowie die geplante Segmentierung der Produktreihe. Eine offizielle Bestätigung durch Intel liegt bislang nicht vor, weshalb sämtliche Angaben als nicht verifiziert einzuordnen sind. Den vorliegenden […]

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Cheating in games? These were the crooked things in e-sports 2025!

Okay, the term scandal is a little vague in e-sports because it ranges from a clearly verifiable breach of the rules to a pure wave of outrage. For a reliable compilation, it is therefore crucial whether there are publicly documented decisions, investigation reports, disqualifications or at least comprehensible statements from publishers, tournament organizers or integrity […]

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Three insidious usage habits that shorten the service life of SSDs and practical countermeasures

Solid state drives are considered durable and inconspicuous in everyday operation. Long-term observations in practice confirm that many drives remain stable even after several years. Nevertheless, certain wear and tear mechanisms can be clearly identified that can lead to premature failure in the event of unfavorable use. These processes are gradual and often go unnoticed […]

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Microsoft puts the brakes on speculation about a full Rust port of Windows

Microsoft has denied reports that the company is planning to port the Windows operating system completely from C and C to the Rust programming language by 2030. The discussion was triggered by a public LinkedIn post by Microsoft manager Galen Hunt, in which personnel were sought for a project dealing with the porting of large […]

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HWMonitor 1.61: Support for Zen 6 Medusa Point, Ryzen 9850X3D and Arrow Lake Refresh, a sober update with a signal effect

With version 1.61, HWMonitor has received an update that seems unspectacular at first glance, but makes a clear strategic statement on closer inspection. The monitoring software from CPUID expands its CPU database to include several upcoming AMD and Intel platforms, including Zen 6 mobile APUs, new X3D models and Intel’s Arrow Lake Refresh series. This […]

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AMD’s next generation RDNA5 will probably not arrive until mid-2027

AMD’s RDNA4 generation of graphics cards has been available worldwide since this year. But there is already speculation about what its successor, RDNA5, might look like. However, the X user (formerly Twitter) and well-known leaker Kepler_L2 has significantly curbed the expectations of some users, as he estimates that the new architecture will not be released […]

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Crazy: Hobbyists rely on self-soldered DDR5 RAM for the first time

The ongoing shortage of DRAM memory is also having an increasing impact on the end customer market. Prices for DDR5 modules have been at an elevated level for months. Manufacturers are benefiting from the tight supply situation, while buyers are faced with significantly higher costs. At the same time, reports of supply bottlenecks, speculative withholding […]

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Unusual Amazon misdelivery, Reddit user reports massive oversupply of PCIe 5.0 SSDs

A post published on the discussion platform Reddit describes a suspected shipping error at the online retailer Amazon, which has attracted particular attention due to the high value of the goods. According to the user, he had ordered two NVMe SSDs via Amazon. However, instead of the expected delivery, he received two shipping boxes containing […]

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RTX 5090: 16-pin connector burnt beyond recognition

What can be seen here belongs in the “not intended” category. A user on Reddit reports of an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 whose 16-pin power connector is so badly burnt that practically nothing of the original connector remains recognizable. Not slightly melted, not discolored, but charred, including open burn marks on the cable. This is […]

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Postponed farewell to DDR4, Samsung reacts to extreme market distortions

The current shortage of DRAM memory chips is the result of several factors acting in parallel. Overcapacities built up over the years have been systematically reduced by the major manufacturers after falling prices and growing competitive pressure from Chinese suppliers put pressure on margins. In this environment, Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron significantly reduced their […]

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Technology roadmap to 2040, Korean Semiconductor Institute expects 0.2 nanometer chips and monolithic 3D integration within 15 years

The Korean Institute Of Semiconductor Engineers has published a long-term assessment of the development of semiconductor technology in its Semiconductor Technology Roadmap 2026. The report predicts that integrated circuits with structure sizes of 0.2 nanometres could be realized within the next 15 years. This would take the industry into the so-called Angstrom range. This estimate […]

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