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AOC Expands Agon 5 Line With Pair of 27-Inch 240 Hz QHD Gaming Monitors

By Mark Tyson published 17 November 22

AOC’s newest Agon 5 monitors use 27-inch 1440p screens, one with a QD-IPS panel and the other with a VA panel. Performance highlights include 240 Hz refresh rates and 1 ms GtG response times.

Taiwan Approves Major Tax Breaks for High-Tech R&D, Manufacturing

By Anton Shilov published 17 November 22

Taiwan unveils 25% tax break for R&D, 5% tax break for local manufacturing.

Black Screens, Be Gone: RTX 4090 and 4080 Get Fix via Firmware Update Tool

By Aaron Klotz published 17 November 22

Thankfully, the problem only impacts certain motherboards.

AMD Exec Burns Nvidia Over Melting Connectors

By Andrew E. Freedman published 17 November 22

AMD's senior director of gaming marketing is lobbing insults at Nvidia over reported issues with its 16-pin connectors on the RTX 4090.

StarFighter Linux Laptop with Thunderbolt 4 Available for Pre-order

By Ian Evenden published 17 November 22

Star Labs' latest laptop, designed with Linux in mind, is now available for pre-order, featuring Thunderbolt 4 and a choice of CPUs.

Nvidia Expands Verified Priority Access with RTX 4080 and AIB Partners

By Anton Shilov published 17 November 22

Nvidia gives more opportunities for Verified Priority Access members as it rolls out GeForce RTX 4080.

AMD vs Intel: Which CPUs Are Better in 2022?

By Paul Alcorn published 17 November 22

We wade into the endless debate: Who makes the best CPU, AMD or Intel? Here's the blow-by-blow in ten categories.

Nvidia's Revenue Drops Further, But Demand for Ada GPUs Exceeds Supply

By Anton Shilov published 17 November 22

Nvidia posts solid results on strong Ada Lovelace and Hopper sales.

The European Commission Wants Your Data Centers in Space

By Francisco Pires published 16 November 22

As part of its Horizon Europe research project, the European Commission has set €2 million aside for feasibility studies on orbital data centers.

RTX 4090 Owner Hits Nvidia With Lawsuit Over Melting 16-pin Connector

By Zhiye Liu published 16 November 22

One consumer filed a lawsuit against Nvidia regarding the melting 16-pin connectors on GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards.

Raspberry Pi Hoverboard Project Rolls in for a Ride

By Ash Hill published 16 November 22

Orhan Günsal is using a Raspberry Pi to power his hoverboard project with a custom web interface.

RTX 4080 Game Ready Driver Adds Support for G-Sync and V-Sync With DLSS 3

By Aaron Klotz published 16 November 22

Nvidia's new GPU driver version 526.98 comes with a plethora of feature updates, including V-Sync and G-Sync support for DLSS 3 and support for the RTX 4080.

Micron Cuts DRAM and NAND Output to Lessen Price Drops

By Anton Shilov published 16 November 22

Micron set to cut DRAM output next year, slow 3D NAND output growth in response to slowing demand and dropping prices.

Intel Hit with Another $949 Million Verdict in Patent Infringement Trial

By Anton Shilov published 16 November 22

Intel must pay VLSI $949 million for infringing a chip patent, Texas jury rules.

Asus Lists Identical PSU Requirements for RX 7900 XTX as RTX 4090

By Aaron Klotz published 16 November 22

Heavily overclocked RX 7900 XTX cards incoming?

RTX 4080 Too Expensive? Gamers Say Otherwise, as Cards Sell Out Within an Hour

By Zhiye Liu published 16 November 22

Nvidia's latest GeForce RTX 4080 graphics cards have sold out at most retailers. Apparently there are enough rich gamers that reviewer complaints about high prices didn't matter much.

Thermaltake Cycledesk 100 Targets Cycling eSports Market

By Mark Tyson published 16 November 22

The Cycledesk is quite small at 31.5 inches (80cm) wide, but it offers height adjustments, a full mousepad surface, RGB lighting, and smart app control.

Where to Buy an Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU

By Brandon Hill published 16 November 22

The RTX 4080 is a little easier to find in stock (and at MSRP) than the flagship RTX 4090.

Global DRAM Revenue Dropped 30% Last Quarter in Unprecedented Crisis

By Anton Shilov published 16 November 22

Micron and SK Hynix solidify their positions in the DRAM market as others lose 30% to 40% of revenue.

Taiwan Expected to Reveal Its Own CHIPS Act on Thursday

By Mark Tyson published 16 November 22

The Taiwanese government has formulated an understandable reaction to the flight of semiconductor investments, with the "Industrial Innovation Act" set to provide 25% tax breaks on R&D.