Intel Stability Issues - The Story So Far
Intel's CPU stability issues persist, with a microcode update expected in a few weeks. While TechSpot has covered various angles, hands-on testing remains pending, here's our take so far.
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X is down 60% from its launch price at $179
If you're still rocking a Ryzen 2000 or 3000 series, you have the option of upgrading to a 5800X for just $179 without replacing your AM4 motherboard. This upgrade offers a significant improvement in both gaming and application performance.
Western Digital is now sampling 32TB SMR-based hard drives
Capacity-wise, WD should now be on par with rival HDD maker Seagate
New MacBook Pro and Mac mini powered by M4 chip could launch later this year
The MacBook Pro and iMac were refreshed with the M3 chip last October
Nvidia driver update causes BSOD on older Windows PCs
Windows 10 users need to adjust their settings to avoid this problem
Farewell, RTX 3060: Nvidia is discontinuing the most popular graphics card on the Steam survey
Almost 6% of Steam survey participants use the RTX 3060
Intel's rough quarter was expected, but management's messaging struggles were not
Intel misses by a lot... but what's next?
Bottom line: The fact that Intel had a bad quarter is not that surprising. What is surprising is the extent to which management does not seem to have a handle on how to communicate its plans.
The Best Tablets 2024: Affordable and Practical Computing
Tablets today are as versatile as ever. Traditionally known for their portability, big displays, and long battery life, now you can find tablets that are as powerful as top-of-the-line laptops.
Unique AMD Radeon 7600M external GPU doubles as a 100W laptop charger
Injecting juice and providing additional GPU cores to your laptop simultaneously
Nvidia's next-gen Blackwell chip may be facing delays due to design flaws
Customers that have spent billions on orders are surely not pleased
Intel faces crisis as revenue misses and a bleak forecast shakes investor confidence
Bottom line: Intel's latest quarterly earnings were nothing short of ugly, prompting restructuring plans. It is quite the change for a company that was once among the 30 best stocks in the world. Analysts are increasingly skeptical about CEO Pat Gelsinger's ability to execute a successful turnaround, especially as Intel struggles to keep pace with AMD and Nvidia.
US Justice Department launches investigation into Nvidia following complaints from rivals
Allegations of strong-arming cloud providers sparked antitrust concerns
The big picture: It's been a whirlwind year for Nvidia, the tech juggernaut that's become virtually synonymous with AI computing hardware. From superb revenue figures to CEO Jensen Huang's headline-grabbing antics, the company has been in the spotlight for months. Now, the headlines grow sour as Nvidia has caught the eye of US antitrust regulators.
Nvidia's mid-range RTX 4000 cards dominate latest Steam survey with impressive gains
July was also another month when Windows 10 increased its user share
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 benchmarks suggest exceptional performance for handheld gaming
Even throttled to just 17W, the 370 APU crushes Doom Eternal at 60fps on high settings
What just happened? The new Ryzen AI 9 365 and AI 9 HX 370 chips are generating a lot of buzz for bringing solid performance and efficiency gains over their predecessors as well as the competition. But a new 'hypothetical' benchmark now shows how well the flagship AI 9 HX 370 could perform in a gaming handheld form factor if given the chance.
Intel extends Raptor Lake CPU warranty by two years due to crashing issues
OEM customers must refer to pre-built manufacturer warranties
Yield problems reportedly leave Intel Meteor Lake supply constrained
Lunar Lake production remains ahead of schedule, set to launch in September
Qualcomm aims to bring Snapdragon X PC prices down to $700 next year
Massive battery life improvements for Windows PCs to become more affordable in 2025
NZXT's Flex subscription program lets you rent a gaming PC, but is it good value?
Would you pay $4,056 over two years?
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC is designed for cheap phones with a 5G twist
Bringing Gigabit mobile connectivity to more people
512-core AmpereOne Aurora processor with custom AI engine and HBM memory support announced
Powerful but efficient hardware for cloud-native AI computing
Ubisoft reveals Star Wars Outlaws PC requirements, all listed using upscaling
Is "designed with upscaling in mind" becoming the norm?
DRAM and NAND flash revenues set to soar 75% as AI demand continues to surge
Sadly, it'll likely lead to a rise in memory prices which could trickle down to retail
Newegg expands hardware trade-in program to include CPUs, with similarly questionable valuations
12th, 13th, and 14th-gen Intel Core and Ryzen 7000 CPUs accepted, for less than you'd get at eBay
AMD AM5 Mini-ITX Motherboard Roundup for Ryzen 7000/8000/9000
A roundup of all the AMD AM5 Mini-ITX motherboards we could get our hands on, from the likes of Asus, Asrock, Gigabyte, and MSI. Compared and benchmarked.
Intel faces possible class action lawsuit over crashing CPUs
This seemed inevitable