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Gamers Prefer NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Over AMD’s Entire Radeon RX 6000 GPU Lineup According To Steam Hardware Survey

Although the database is not indicative of actual market share, it shows that only 1 out of 14 gamers use/prefer AMD Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards. The post Gamers Prefer NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Over AMD’s Entire Radeon RX 6000 GPU Lineup According To Steam Hardware Survey appeared first on ThinkComputers.org.
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AMD Ryzen 5000G Series Launches With Integrated Graphics At Value Price Points

MojoKid writes: AMD is taking the wraps off of its latest integrated processors known as Ryzen 7 5700G and the Ryzen 5 5600G. As their branding suggests, these new products are based on the same excellent AMD Zen 3 core architecture, but with integrated graphics capabilities on board as well, hence the "G" designation. AMD is targeting more mainstream applications with these chips. The Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core/16-thread CPU with 4MB of L2 cache and 16MB of L3. Those CPU cores are mated to an 8...
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Mac Pro's New Radeon Pro W6000 Graphics Modules Now Available for Standalone Purchase

Apple today began offering new high-end AMD Radeon Pro W6000 series graphics options for brand new Mac Pro configurations, and now the graphics modules are available for purchase on a standalone basis for customers who already own the computer. Three new MPX modules are available for the latest Mac Pro, including the Radeon Pro W6800X for $2,800, the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo for $5,000, and the Radeon Pro W6900X for $6,000. Apple says customers can install up to two of the modules in a Mac Pro u...
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Mac Pro Gets a Graphics Update

On Tuesday, Apple rolled out three new graphics card modules for the Intel-based Mac Pro, all based on AMD's Radeon Pro W6000 series GPU. From a report: (Apple posted a Mac Pro performance white paper [PDF] to celebrate.) The new modules (in Apple's MPX format) come in three variants, with a Radeon Pro W6800X, two W6800X GPUs, and the W6900X. Each module also adds four Thunderbolt 3 ports and an HDMI 2 port to the Mac Pro. The Mac Pro supports two MPX modules, so you could pop in two of the dual...
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Apple and AMD finally update Mac Pro with new Radeon Pro W6000 modules

AMD and Apple gave the Mac Pro a much-needed update in the form of two new MPX modules from AMD's Radeon Pro series.
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This Dell 4K monitor brings outstanding image quality to your desk without cleaning out your wallet

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky Matthew Smith/Business Insider Product Card (small) Dell's S2721QS achieves excellent results in color accuracy, brightness, and sharpness for its surprisingly affordable price.The ergonomic stand has a solid base and adjusts for height, tilt, swivel, and can even pivot 90 degrees.This is currently our top pick for the best computer monitor overall in 2021 so far...
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This Dell 4K monitor brings outstanding image quality to your desk that won't clean out your wallet

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky Matthew Smith/Business Insider Product Card (small) Dell's S2721QS achieves excellent results in color accuracy, brightness, and sharpness for its surprisingly affordable price.The ergonomic stand has a solid base and adjusts for height, tilt, swivel, and can even pivot 90 degrees.This is currently our top pick for the best computer monitor overall in 2021 so far...
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AMD and Valve Working On New Linux CPU Performance Scaling Design

Along with other optimizations to benefit the Steam Deck, AMD and Valve have been jointly working on CPU frequency/power scaling improvements to enhance the Steam Play gaming experience on modern AMD platforms running Linux. Phoronix reports: It's no secret that the ACPI CPUFreq driver code has at times been less than ideal on recent AMD processors with delivering less than expected performance/behavior with being slow to ramp up to a higher performance state or otherwise coming up short of disa...
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Next-Gen Flagship GPUs NVIDIA AD102 and AMD NAVI31 Might Both Consume More Than 400W Of Power

Beyond3D forum member, Bondrewd, who apparently has some insider news on AMD Navi 31, dropped clues on the card's power requirement and the GPU's chipset size. The post Next-Gen Flagship GPUs NVIDIA AD102 and AMD NAVI31 Might Both Consume More Than 400W Of Power appeared first on ThinkComputers.org.
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Renders Of AMD AM5 Socket For Ryzen “Zen4 Raphael” CPUs Pictured For The First Time!!

Just like EPYC CPs, (AMD’s only Zen processors using LGA sockets yet), the AM5 also uses a simple latch and clamp to hold the CPU in place during installation instead of screws . The post Renders Of AMD AM5 Socket For Ryzen “Zen4 Raphael” CPUs Pictured For The First Time!! appeared first on ThinkComputers.org.
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Why DirectStorage Will Be a Game-Changer for Your Windows 11 PC

Windows 11 is on the way, bringing with it a fresh design and eliminating some features while adding new ones. One of the technologies that Microsoft’s next operating system is bringing with it is DirectStorage, promising super-fast loading times for next-gen SSD storage. Here’s everything you need to know about the…Read more...
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Dell Is Cancelling Alienware Gaming PC Shipments To Several US States

davide marney writes: Orders for Alienware Aurora R12 and R10 gaming PC configurations placed in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Vermont, or Washington will not be honored because of power consumption regulations, reports PC Gamer. "Any orders placed that are bound for those states will be canceled," Dell states in a message. "The Aurora R12 and R10 are built around the latest generation processors from Intel and AMD, the former featuring 11th Gen Core Rocket Lake CPUs and the latter wie...
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SK Hynix Will Start DDR5 Memory Mass Production In 2H 2021

SK Hynix has confirmed through its Q2 2021 financial report that DDR 5 memory will enter mass production in the coming months. Several platforms from Intel and AMD will utilize the DDR5 RAM technology. The post SK Hynix Will Start DDR5 Memory Mass Production In 2H 2021 appeared first on ThinkComputers.org.
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Valve Promises Steam Deck Will Run 'The Entire Steam Library' At 30+ FPS

Valve expects that its recently announced Steam Deck portable gaming console will be able to run "really the entire Steam library" on its 1280x800 LCD screen at frame rates of 30 fps or higher. Ars Technica reports: That's according to a recent IGN video interview in which Valve Hardware Engineer Yazan Aldehayyat said that "all the games that we wanted to be playable had really good [performance], a really good experience" in Steam Deck testing. Valve developer Pierre-Loup Griffais expanded on t...
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Radeon RX 6600 XT MSRP Will Be Priced At 349 USD, RX 6600 Will Cost 299 USD

The report states that RX 6600 XT will cost 349 USD while RX 6600 will be 50 USD cheaper. Reportedly, the information is a month old, and the prices might have already changed. Do note that both AMD and NVIDIA have repeatedly changed MSRPs prior to the product's launch. The post Radeon RX 6600 XT MSRP Will Be Priced At 349 USD, RX 6600 Will Cost 299 USD appeared first on ThinkComputers.org.
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Neo Forza Announces DDR4-5000 and DDR4-4600 High Powered Memory Kits

NEO Forza has released DDR4-5000 and DDR4-4600 memory kits. The kits target Intel's Rocket Lake and AMD's Zen 3 processor users who are in search of RAM with exceptional performance and efficiency. The post Neo Forza Announces DDR4-5000 and DDR4-4600 High Powered Memory Kits appeared first on ThinkComputers.org.
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Leaked Intel i9-12900K Benchmark Shows Gains Over the Ryzen 5950X

UnknowingFool writes: An engineering sample of Intel's next flagship processor, the i9-12900K, was shown to beat AMD's current flagship 5950X in Cinebench R20 by 18% in multi-core and 28% in single-core tests. The next generation of Intel processors is believed to use a hybrid big.LITTLE design where 8 of its 16 cores are for low power usage and 8 are for full power. The low power cores only run in single thread where the high power cores can run 2 threads. No official word on pricing or release...
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Intel Core i9-12900K QS Outperforms Ryzen 9 5950X In Cinebench R20 Test

A quick comparison using the latest results from Guru3D tells that Intel Core i9-12900K has a 26% higher single-thread benchmark score and an 11% higher multi-thread benchmark score than AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. The post Intel Core i9-12900K QS Outperforms Ryzen 9 5950X In Cinebench R20 Test appeared first on ThinkComputers.org.
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Students don't need to rush and buy a new laptop for Windows 11 as long as their laptop isn't too old

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Windows Windows 11 is rolling out later in 2021, but Windows 10 computers will continue to work just fine for students until 2025. PCs more than three years old likely won't have the requirements to update to Windows 11. Any new laptop you buy now for school will support Windows 11 with a free upgrade. Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky Microsoft recently announced its new Windows 11 operating sys...
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AMD Will Launch Its Radeon RX 6600 XT and RX 6600 On August 11th

Fudzilla claims that AMD will launch its two desktop Navi 23 graphics cards on August 11th. The website has cited their source who claims that AMD will launch both the Radeon RX 6600 XT and Radeon RX 6600 non-XT on Wednesday. The post AMD Will Launch Its Radeon RX 6600 XT and RX 6600 On August 11th appeared first on ThinkComputers.org.
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Steam Deck: is it the Nintendo Switch for nerds?

Valve’s newly announced handheld console promises to put the latest PC games in your pocket. But do they belong there?It looks like Valve has done it again. The company that surprised everyone by pivoting from game developer to digital shopkeeper with the launch of Steam, then leapt into virtual reality with the HTC Vive and Valve Index headsets, is now taking on Nintendo with a powerful handheld games console.Announced on 16 July and due to launch in December, the Steam Deck features a 7in LCD ...
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How to shop for the best laptop for school 2021

Rachel Mendelson/Insider When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Consider your budget and how you're planning to use your device when buying a new school laptop. Students should also look for education discounts and consider the resources available on campus. It's also important to consider whether a MacBook, Chromebook, or Windows PC is best for your needs. As a college student, your laptop is your lifeline. Whether you're working ...
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This $399 handheld gaming system lets you play PC games on the go - here's how to preorder it now

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Valve's Steam Deck will launch in December for $399. Valve Valve's Steam Deck is a portable gaming PC scheduled to launch in December. Steam Deck reservations became available July 16, with prices starting at $399. Valve is making a Steam Deck dock for connecting a TV or monitor, but it will be sold separately. Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky Steam Deck (small) Valve's Steam Deck is a h...
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Intel rumored to be in talks to buy chip manufacturer GlobalFoundries for $30B

When it comes to M&A in the chip world, the numbers are never small. In 2020, four deals involving chip companies totaled $106 billion led by NVidia snagging ARM for $40 billion. One surprise from last year’s chip-laced M&A frenzy was Intel remaining on the sidelines. That would change if a rumored $30 billion deal to buy chip manufacturing concern GlobalFoundries comes to fruition. The rumor was yesterday. Patrick Moorhead, founder and principal analyst at Moor Insight & Strategies, who watch...
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Valve Announces Steam Deck, a Switch Clone for PC Gamers

Earlier this spring, rumors started swirling that Valve was working on its own take on the Switch for PC gamers, and today, Valve has returned to turn those rumors into reality with its official announcement for the Steam Deck.Read more...
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Razer's Revamped Blade 17 Drops the 'Pro' in Name Only

Razer’s laptop lineup now offers six different systems across various sizes and configs, but its largest and most powerful laptop was past due for a refresh. So today, Razer is updating its 17-inch gaming machine with a bunch of powerful new components—and a slightly tweaked name.Read more...
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Where to buy an Nvidia or AMD graphics card, the most highly sought-after products in PC gaming right now

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Nvidia's RTX 30 series graphics cards launched in September 2020, but they've been nearly impossible to find in stores. Nvidia New Nvidia and AMD graphics cards have driven a PC gaming boom amid an international chip shortage. RTX 30 and RX 6000 series cards are made at a variety of price points and performance levels. Buying an RTX 30 or RX 6000 series card is incredibly difficult but it's ...
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be quiet! Introduces Improved Shadow Rock Slim 2 CPU Cooler

be quiet!, the German manufacturer for premium PC components, is announcing its latest addition to the cooling portfolio with Shadow Rock Slim 2, an upgraded version of its predecessor Shadow Rock Slim with an optimized mounting kit for easy installation on all current Intel and AMD consumer sockets. The post be quiet! Introduces Improved Shadow Rock Slim 2 CPU Cooler appeared first on ThinkComputers.org.
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AMD CEO Says Chip Shortages Will Continue Through 2021

During an interview, AMD CEO Lisa Su reiterated that the current chip supply shortages would continue to adversely affect makers' ability to meet consumer demands until the end of 2021. From a report: The interview also gets into the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on AMD, with Su also mentioning the chipmaker's plans after its $35 billion purchase of Xilinx. Su discussed how tightly pressed supply chains have been, stating that over the past 12 months, "demand had far exceeded even our aggress...
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How to update or fix your drivers in Windows 10

You should update your drivers regularly. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider To update drivers in Windows 10, open the Device Manager and right-click the device you need to update. The most important drivers on your computer will likely be updated automatically along with other Windows updates. Drivers are essential software that keep the various devices and components in your computer working properly. Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories. Drivers are software tha...
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