Former Chinese gaming company with China govt ties accused of smuggling banned AI GPUs
U.S. export policy is colliding with the realities of globalized supply chains, reseller-driven distribution models, and explosive demand for AI accelerators in China.
Nvidia prepares shipment of 82,000 AI GPUs to China as chip war lines blur
U.S. policy reversal opens the door for mid-February exports.
Chinese fabs are reportedly upgrading older ASML DUV lithography chipmaking machines
Premium Chinese fabs are quietly extending the useful life and performance of older ASML deep ultraviolet lithography systems by upgrading key subsystems, as Beijing pushes to sustain advanced chip output.
Samsung introduces SOCAMM2 LPDDR5X memory module for AI data centers
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Reviews
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ASRock has a Taichi for everything.
Be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W power supply review: Silent, Platinum efficiency at an affordable price
An acoustically-optimized power supply that prioritizes silence and efficiency over premium components, delivering impressive thermal performance and modern connectivity at a competitive price point.
CPUs
Intel's upcoming Xeon Granite Rapids workstation lineup leaks, poised to challenge AMD Threadripper with $8,300 86-core flagship
Workstation Xeons are about to get a whole lot more interesting.
Graphics Cards
Former Chinese gaming company with China govt ties accused of smuggling banned AI GPUs
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Features
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PC Components
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Desktops and PC Building
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Deals
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