Minisforum is thrilled to announce the launch of the EliteMini AI370, a powerful mini PC that combines groundbreaking CPU performance with a sleek, compact design. This innovative device is designed to meet the demands of gamers, creators, and tech enthusiasts who need high performance in a small footprint.

The Next-Level Performance
At the core of the EliteMini AI370 is the new AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor. Featuring 12 cores and 24 threads, this advanced chip delivers effortless power for gaming and creative applications. It expertly balances high performance and energy efficiency, with integrated AI enhancements that optimize workflows and daily tasks like never before.

Welcome to the middle of October and a slight shift in pace, as this coming week has multiple big releases, albeit no AAA launches. Our top pick for this week involves strapping yourself into a massive, walking machine of destruction in a franchise that kicked off all the way back in 1989. This is followed by some galaxy conquering, a friendly wolf and its human friend, you starting up human civilization on a new planet, a Roman style city builder, silence please and something unknown that's waking up.

MechWarrior 5: Clans / This week's major release / Thursday 17 October
In MechWarrior 5: Clans, players take on the role of a newly graduated pilot from the Smoke Jaguar cadet program, thrust into the heart of the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere during Operation Revival. This pivotal moment in the MechWarrior universe sees players leading a five-mech "Star" squad across numerous planets with diverse biomes, engaging in an expansive campaign filled with immersive gameplay and intricate combat encounters. Armed with customizable BattleMechs featuring cutting-edge technologies, players explore a wealth of tactical options and strategic possibilities. Steam link

MSI OCLab made some groundbreaking disclosures about the gaming performance of upcoming AMD Ryzen 9000X3D processors. It looks like AMD is set to dominate the Intel Core Ultra 2-series "Arrow Lake-S" desktop processors in gaming performance, if these numbers hold up. In the games that MSI tested, namely "Far Cry 6," "Shadow of the Tomb Raider," and "Black Myth: Wukong," the "8-core 9000X3D" processor, or the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, is found to be 11% faster on average than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The "16-core 9000X3D" processor, which is expected to be the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, is an impressive 13% faster than its predecessor, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Normally we'd expect bigger gen-on-gen gains for the 8-core part than the 16-core part, but the 16-core 9000X3D pulling ahead by that much over its predecessor hints at the possibility of AMD either giving it significantly higher clock speeds, or the rumor about AMD deploying both 3D V-cache on both its CCDs could be true after all. The 9950X3D could end up roughly on-par with the 9800X3D if this turns out to be true, given that the gaming performance delta between the 7800X3D and 7950X3D is roughly that much—2-3 percentage points. Intel earlier this week officially announced the Core Ultra 2-series desktop processors. As part of the announcement, the company put out some first-party gaming performance numbers, which put the top Core Ultra 9 285K either on-par with the Core i9-14900K, or faster by 2-3%, which means it should land behind even the 7950X3D in gaming performance, and AMD is set to dominate Intel in gaming performance with the 9000X3D series.

While Apple laptops have never really been the first stop for PC gaming, Linux is slowly shaping up to be an excellent gaming platform, largely thanks to open-source development efforts as well as work from the likes of AMD and NVIDIA, who have both put significant work into their respective Linux drivers in recent years. This makes efforts like the Asahi Linux Project all the more intriguing. Asahi Linux is a project that aims to bring Linux to Apple Silicon Macs—a task that has proven rather difficult, thanks to the intricacies of developing a bespoke GPU driver for Apple's custom ARM GPUs. In a recent blog post, the graphics developer behind the Asahi Linux Project showed off a number of AAA games, albeit older titles, running on an Apple M1 processor on the latest Asahi Linux build.

To run the games on Apple Silicon, Asahi Linux uses a "game playing toolkit," which relies on a number of custom graphics drivers and emulators, including tools from Valve's Proton translation layer, which ironically was also the foundation for Apple's Game Porting Toolkit. Asahi uses FEX to emulate x86 on ARM, Wine as a translation layer for Windows apps, and DXVK and vkd3d-proton for DirectX-Vulkan translation. In the blog post, the Asahi developer claims that the alpha is capable of running games like Control, The Witcher 3, and Cyberpunk 2077 at playable frame rates. Unfortunately, 60 FPS is not yet attainable in the majority of new high-fidelity games, there are a number of indie titles that run quite well on Asahi Linux, including Hollow Knight, Ghostrunner, and Portal 2.

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With the fifth anniversary of Disco Elysium on the horizon, Longdue is proud to announce its formation as a new independent studio that has raised seed investment to create an RPG that will continue Disco Elysium's award-winning legacy and represent a bold new artistic endeavor that aims to trailblaze in the narrative-first cRPG space.

Longdue is already a dozen strong, including team members that worked on the original Disco Elysium and its unreleased sequel. The team is also drawing talent from across the industry, including veterans from Bungie, Rockstar, and Brave At Night.

AMD has unveiled its latest EPYC processors, codenamed "Turin," featuring Zen 5 and Zen 5C dense cores. Phoronix's thorough testing reveals remarkable advancements in performance, efficiency, and value. The new lineup includes the EPYC 9575F (64-core), EPYC 9755 (128-core), and EPYC 9965 (192-core) models, all showing impressive capabilities across various server and HPC workloads. In benchmarks, a dual-socket configuration of the 128-core EPYC 9755 Turin outperformed Intel's dual Xeon "Granite Rapids" 6980P setup with MRDIMM-8800 by 40% in the geometric mean of all tests. Surprisingly, even a single EPYC 9755 or EPYC 9965 matched the dual Xeon 6980P in expanded tests with regular DDR5-6400. Within AMD's lineup, the EPYC 9755 showed a 1.55x performance increase over its predecessor, the 96-core EPYC 9654 "Genoa". The EPYC 9965 surpassed the dual EPYC 9754 "Bergamo" by 45%.

These gains come with improved efficiency. While power consumption increased moderately, performance improvements resulted in better overall efficiency. For example, the EPYC 9965 used 32% more power than the EPYC 9654 but delivered 1.55x the performance. Power consumption remains competitive: the EPYC 9965 averaged 275 Watts (peak 461 Watts), the EPYC 9755 averaged 324 Watts (peak 500 Watts), while Intel's Xeon 6980P averaged 322 Watts (peak 547 Watts). AMD's pricing strategy adds to the appeal. The 192-core model is priced at $14,813, compared to Intel's 128-core CPU at $17,800. This competitive pricing, combined with superior performance per dollar and watt, has resonated with hyperscalers. Estimates suggest 50-60% of hyperscale deployments now use AMD processors.

Eliyan Corporation, credited for the invention of the semiconductor industry's highest-performance and most efficient chiplet interconnect, today revealed the successful delivery of first silicon for its NuLink -2.0 PHY, manufactured in a 3 nm process. The device achieves 64 Gbps/bump, the industry's highest performance for a die-to-die PHY solution for multi-die architectures. While compatible with UCIe standard, the milestone further confirms Eliyan's ability to extend die-to-die connectivity by 2x higher bandwidth, on standard as well as advanced packaging, at unprecedented power, area, and latency.

The NuLink-2.0 is a multi-mode PHY solution that also supports UMI (Universal Memory Interconnect), a novel chiplet interconnect technology that improves Die-to-Memory bandwidth efficiency by more than 2x. UMI leverages a dynamic bidirectional PHY whose specifications are currently being finalized with the Open Compute Project (OCP) as BoW 2.1.

TSMC announced that its revenue for September 2024 reached NT$251.87 billion (US$7.80 billion), representing a 39% increase compared to the same month last year. The cumulative revenue for the first three quarters of 2024 climbed to NT$2,025.85 billion (US$62.72 billion), showing a 32% year-over-year growth. The company's third-quarter revenue amounted to NT$759.7 billion (US$23.52 billion), exceeding TSMC's own guidance of NT$706.6 billion to NT$731.5 billion (US$22.4 billion to US$23.2 billion). TSMC will report full third-quarter earnings on Oct. 17.

A report from Data Center Dynamics quotes sources saying that, due to increasing demand from NVIDIA and others, TSMC has been forced to change its CoWoS capacity expansion plan several times. In response, TSMC is building two more fabs, named P4 and P5, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, raising the company's total number of facilities in the region to five. Four months ago, the company announced that it would build a third 2 nm fab at Nanzih Technology Industrial Park in Kaohsiung. The company's P1 fab, which started in August 2022, is expected to begin mass production next year, while P2 and P3 are still in the construction phase. TSMC's CoWoS monthly capacity is expected to reach more than 40,000 wafers by the end of 2024, 65,000 wafers in 2025, and at least 80,000 wafers in 2026.

ENERMAX, an industry-leading force dedicated to designing high-performance computer hardware and cooling solutions, announced that its CPU cooler product line now supports the new generation Intel processor socket, LGA1851. The new generation of Intel CPUs utilizes the LGA1851 socket, which is compatible with existing LGA1700 CPU coolers. Therefore, users with ENERMAX CPU coolers can directly upgrade to the new generation Intel platform.

ENERMAX provides a comprehensive range of CPU cooling solutions with a maximum thermal design power (TDP) of up to 420 W, successfully unleashing CPU performance and enabling fast processing capabilities during multitasking.

Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), and Performance Designed Products LLC (PDP) today announced the availability of limited-edition TEKKEN 8 Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Sticks. This exclusive, limited-edition fight stick line includes six different TEKKEN 8 designs, including Jin, Kazuya, King, Law, Lili, and Xiaoyu, each in their own colorway. The TEKKEN 8 Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Sticks are compatible with PS5 and PS4 consoles and Windows PC and are available for $499.99/€549.99 MSRP only at www.victrixpro.com.

"Our Victrix Pro fight sticks have already set the bar for what gamers should expect from a full-featured fighting game controller," said Trevor Lehr, Director of Product Management for PDP's Victrix products, Turtle Beach Corporation. "We were thrilled to collaborate with our friends and fellow fighting game genre leaders at Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. to create something truly special for hardcore TEKKEN fans."

LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of chassis and PC accessories, has introduced the latest model to its O11 series of PC cases with the O11 Vision Compact. Developed in collaboration with PC Master Race (PCMR), the O11 Vision Compact is a refinement of the previous O11 Vision. It maintains the 3-sided tempered glass showcase style while adding a top mesh panel and bracket for top cooling options. With a fixed motherboard tray and a more compact design, the O11 Vision Compact can support back-connect ATX motherboards. It features a large grommet passthrough for AIO radiators to connect to a side-mounted radiator in the second chamber. The O11 Vision Compact even integrates a rear passthrough for an internal IPS display, which can be easily mounted above the motherboard. The O11 Vision Compact is available in black and white at an MSRP of $119.99.

Two Configurations
The O11 Vision Compact now includes a top mesh option for excellent airflow in addition to the top glass configuration. The top glass mode provides a completely unobstructed view of the system with top, front, and left-side tempered glass panels. The magnetic mounting key in the top left corner performs double duty, securing the mesh configuration top bracket to the front glass, and with top glass, holding the three glass panels together with 35 kg of supporting force.

[Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the Lian Li O11 Vision Compact is now live]

NVIDIA's "Blackwell" series of GPUs, including B100, B200, and GB200, are reportedly sold out for 12 months or an entire year. This directly means that if a new customer is willing to order a new Blackwell GPU now, there is a 12-month waitlist to get that GPU. Analyst from Morgan Stanley Joe Moore confirmed that in a meeting with NVIDIA and its investors, NVIDIA executives confirmed that the demand for "Blackwell" is so great that there is a 12-month backlog to fulfill first before shipping to anyone else. We expect that this includes customers like Amazon, META, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, and others, who are ordering GPUs in insane quantities to keep up with the demand from their customers.

The previous generation of "Hopper" GPUs was ordered in 10s of thousands of GPUs, while this "Blackwell" generation was ordered in 100s of thousands of GPUs simultaneously. For NVIDIA, that is excellent news, as that demand is expected to continue. The only one standing in the way of customers is TSMC, which manufactures these GPUs as fast as possible to meet demand. NVIDIA is one of TSMC's largest customers, so wafer allocation at TSMC's facilities is only expected to grow. We are now officially in the era of the million-GPU data centers, and we can only question at what point this massive growth stops or if it will stop at all in the near future.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced the industry's first 100% fanless direct liquid cooling systems architecture to enhance the energy and cost efficiency of large-scale AI deployments. The company introduced the innovation at its AI Day, held for members of the financial community at one of its state-of-the-art AI systems manufacturing facilities. During the event, the company showcased its expertise and leadership in AI across enterprises, sovereign governments, service providers and model builders.

Industry's first 100% fanless direct liquid cooling system
While efficiency has improved in next-generation accelerators, power consumption is continuing to intensify with AI adoption, outstripping traditional cooling techniques.

NVIDIA is reportedly considering a significant design change for its GPU products, shifting from the current on-board solution to an independent GPU socket design following the GB200 shipment in Q4, according to reports from MoneyDJ and the Economic Daily News quoted by TrendForce. This move is not new in the industry, AMD has already introduced socket design in 2023 with their MI300A series via Supermicro dedicated servers. The B300 series, expected to become NVIDIA's mainstream product in the second half of 2025, is rumored to be the main beneficiary of this design change that could improve yield rates, though it may come with some performance trade-offs.

According to the Economic Daily News, the socket design will simplify after-sales service and server board maintenance, allowing users to replace or upgrade the GPUs quickly. The report also pointed out that based on the slot design, boards will contain up to four NVIDIA GPUs and a CPU, with each GPU having its dedicated slot. This will bring benefits for Taiwanese manufacturers like Foxconn and LOTES, who will supply different components and connectors. The move seems logical since with the current on-board design, once a GPU becomes faulty, the entire motherboard needs to be replaced, leading to significant downtime and high operational and maintenance costs.

Today, Lenovo announced its industry-leading ThinkSystem infrastructure solutions powered by AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors, as well as AMD Instinct MI325X accelerators. Backed by 225 of AMD's world-record performance benchmarks, the Lenovo ThinkSystem servers deliver an unparalleled combination of AMD technology-based performance and efficiency to tackle today's most demanding edge-to-cloud workloads, including AI training, inferencing and modeling.

"Lenovo is helping organizations of all sizes and across various industries achieve AI-powered business transformations," said Vlad Rozanovich, Senior Vice President, Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group. "Not only do we deliver unmatched performance, we offer the right mix of solutions to change the economics of AI and give customers faster time-to-value and improved total value of ownership."

Corsair announces broad compatibility across its extensive component ranges designed to realize the potential of the Intel Core Ultra series processors. Intel Core Ultra processors feature a new socket, LGA 1851, and Corsair is ready with a full lineup of compatible CPU coolers. All our CPU coolers compatible with the previous LGA1700 socket are compatible with the new LGA 1851 socket, from our A115 air cooler to our best-performance TITAN RX RGB series of AIO coolers. From our 120 mm single fan radiators to our class-leading 360 mm and 420 mm radiators, we have a solution for you no matter which Core Ultra processor you choose or what case you're using.

To unleash the performance of the new Core Ultra series processors, we have a wide range of DOMINATOR and VENGEANCE series DDR5 memory kits available. These cutting-edge kits are designed to deliver award-winning performance, with XMP certification providing easy overclocking and improved memory bandwidth. Whether you're a gamer, content creator, or professional, Corsair DDR5 memory is the premiere option for reliable high-speed DRAM. With speeds up to 8,200 MT/s and densities up to 128 GB per kit, you can choose from attractive and compact VENGEANCE modules to the aesthetically elite DOMINATOR TITANIUM with RGB lighting that can be controlled through our iCUE software.

GameMax, an emerging brand of PC gaming components including gaming cases and power supply units, introduces the refreshed RGB-Smart Series 80 Plus Gold power supply units now featuring ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards. The GameMax RGB-Smart Series is perfect for RGB lighting enthusiasts with its 140 mm smart ARGB cooling fan. Designed for high-end gaming systems, the GameMax RGB-Smart Series is available in up to 1300 W model. The RGB-Smart PSUs feature native 16-pin 12V-2x6 connector for the latest NVIDIA RTX graphics cards, supporting a maximum power output of 600 W. It also features a fully modular cable design, minimizing cable use for cleaner cable management.

The GameMax RGB-Smart's silent 140 mm ARGB cooling fan supports RGB synchronization via motherboard RGB sync. It supports RGB sync technologies from ASUS, MSI, and GIGABYTE. The refreshed GameMax RGB-Smart ATX 3.1 PCIe 5.1 Series is available in 750 W, 850 W, 1050 W, and 1300 W models—all available in black and white models to color match most PC build themes.

Silverstone on Thursday launched the ALTA D1, a highly modular chassis meant for workstations, high-end desktops (HEDTs), and even SMB servers. This case was a star attraction at the 2024 Computex booth, and we covered it. The case is meant to be oriented as a full-tower, with several modular internal components that let you use the case in different ways. Don't want two PSUs? Replace the second PSU bay with a pair of 5.25-inch drive bays. Don't have a lot of add-on cards? Put that space to use for cooling or storage. There is a plethora of configurations possible with the various included components, cages, and bays.

The case's basic internal structure is horizontally partitioned, with the lower half containing the motherboard tray. There's room for an SSI-EEB (12-inch x 13-inch), or a larger specialized form-factor that's up to 15.12-inch x 13.2-inch. There's a total of 11 expansion slots, with almost 1.5x add-on card height clearance, so you can use the most bulky graphics cards or AI GPU cards with their 12V-2x6 connections sticking out from the top. You can even mount server-grade high airflow ventilation. The case includes a pair of 180 mm intake fans, and a 140 mm rear exhaust. There is a third 140 mm intake fan for the upper compartment. The upper compartment has a pair of rear-ended bays for either redundant-PSU, or single PSU, with the other bay holding a pair of 5.25-inch drives. Toward the front are a set of drive cages that can be arranged along the length of the case. You can even have a third PSU toward the lower half of the front-end. Available now, the case is priced at $799.99. You can add wheels to it for another $20.

As a global leader in memory solutions, Team Group Inc. today unveiled its latest T-Force CKD (Client Clock Driver) DDR5 Gaming Memory. Following the worldwide attention received for the 7200 MHz T-CREATE EXPERT Ai CKD DDR5 showcased at COMPUTEX 2024, the T-Force gaming brand takes performance to new heights with the upcoming T-Force XTREEM CKD DDR5 8200 to 9000 (Gear 2) 2x24GB, featuring overclocking capabilities reaching up to 9600 MHz (Gear 4). Consumers can now push the limits of CUDIMM overclocking on the Intel Z890 platform with next-generation CKD DDR5 overclocking memory, achieving unprecedented performance breakthroughs.

Team Group continues to lead the industry in pushing boundaries by crafting the T-Force XTREEM CKD DDR5, which breaks beyond JEDEC frequency specifications. Utilizing CKD components and Intel XMP profiles on the Intel Z890 motherboard, users can effortlessly overclock to DDR5 speeds beyond 9000 MHz with a single click. Unlike JEDEC-compliant memory modules, the T-Force XTREEM CKD DDR5 leverages CKD components to enhance and buffer high-frequency signals from the CPU, ensuring more stable signal transmission to the memory modules. This enables DDR5 to push overclocking performance to even higher frequencies, surpassing traditional U-DIMM overclocking limitations.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is rumored to launch sooner than expected, with the company targeting at least an announcement within October, with reviews and product availability within Q4 2024. The chip combines the latest "Zen 5" microarchitecture with 3D V-cache technology, and is expected to increase AMD's gaming performance outlook compared to the 7800X3D, which remains the fastest processor for gaming. An alleged screenshot of the processor grinding away at Cinebench surfaced, which reveals that the processor is capable of a 5.20 GHz all-core boost frequency, and comes with an impressive 4.70 GHz base frequency.

To put these clock speeds into perspective, the current Ryzen 7 9700X processor without the 3D V-cache, comes with a 3.80 GHz base and 5.50 GHz maximum boost frequency. This would be the first time that an X3D SKU is coming with a higher base frequency than a regular SKU. For example, the 7800X3D comes with a 4.20 GHz base frequency compared to the 4.50 GHz of the 7700X. Interestingly, the 5.20 GHz all-core boost frequency of the 9800X3D is on par with the all-core boost of the 9700X, which only hits 5.50 GHz boost on lightly threaded workloads. It remains to be seen what TDP and package power tracking (PPT) values AMD gives the 9800X3D, given that it had to retrofit the SKU with a 105 W cTDP mode via firmware, to eke out an up to 10% performance gain over the original specs.

After the drama and negative press surrounding the recent Assassin's Creed Shadows delay, fans of the franchise might be happy to hear that, after more than a year on other platforms, Assassin's Creed Mirage has finally received a PC release date. Additionally, Ubisoft guarantees that Assassin's Creed Mirage will be playable on the Steam Deck at launch, even though it won't ship with the "Playable" logo.

According to the announcement, Assassin's Creed Mirage will launch on Steam on October 17, 2024. When the game launches on Steam, it will feature 50 in-game achievements that will "range from completing missions or ranking up, to performing specific actions." Despite having Steam achievements and Steam Deck compatibility at launch, AC Mirage players will still have to install UbiConnect, Ubisoft's first-party game store and launcher—a move that's unlikely to sit well with many gamers.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise today announced the HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 for complex AI model training tasks, powered by 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors and AMD Instinct MI325X accelerators. The new HPE system is optimized to quickly deploy high-performing, secure and energy-efficient AI clusters for use in large language model training, natural language processing and multi-modal training.

The race is on to unlock the promise of AI and its potential to dramatically advance outcomes in workforce productivity, healthcare, climate sciences and much more. To capture this potential, AI service providers, governments and large model builders require flexible, high-performance solutions that can be brought to market quickly.

Edifier International, the award-winning audio electronics designer, announces the NeoDots True Wireless earbuds featuring a hybrid driver unit combined with a digital signal processor for the optimum in sound quality.

The combination of dynamic drivers and balanced armature drivers in audio equipment allows a broad frequency response, where dynamic drivers effectively manage low frequencies, delivering deep and rich bass, whilst the balanced armature drivers handle mid and high frequencies ensuring clear and detailed treble. This synergy results in a well-rounded sound profile that enhances the listening experience across different music genres and audio content.

MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation, an industry-leading server platform design manufacturer and a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corporation (TSE:3706), today announced the launch of its new high-performance servers, featuring the latest AMD EPYC 9005 Series CPUs and AMD Instinct MI325X accelerators.

"AMD is the trusted data center solutions provider of choice for leading enterprises worldwide, whether they are enabling corporate AI initiatives, building large-scale cloud deployments, or hosting critical business applications on-premises," said Ravi Kuppuswamy, senior vice president, Server Business Unit, AMD. "Our latest 5th Gen AMD EPYC CPUs provide the performance, flexibility and reliability - with compatibility across the x86 data center ecosystem - to deliver tailored solutions that meet the diverse demands of the modern data center."

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) expands the world's broadest generative AI (GenAI) solutions portfolio with Dell AI Factory additions tailored for AMD environments. These solutions offer enterprises enhanced AI capabilities, including greater scalability and flexibility, to stay competitive in the evolving technology landscape.

"By integrating AMD technology into the latest Dell servers, AI solutions and services through the Dell AI Factory, we're providing the performance and efficiencies enterprises need today and in the future," said Arthur Lewis, president, Infrastructure Solutions Group, Dell Technologies. "Together with AMD, we are setting new standards in AI performance, giving enterprises powerful and cost-effective solutions essential for modern data-driven environments."

ASRock Rack Inc., a leading innovative server company, announced upgrades to its extensive lineup to support AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors. Among these updates is the introduction of the new 6U8M-TURIN2 GPU server. This advanced platform features AMD Instinct MI325X accelerators, specifically optimized for intensive enterprise AI applications, and will be showcased at AMD Advancing AI 2024.

ASRock Rack Introduce GPU Servers Powered by AMD EPYC 9005 series processors
AMD today revealed the 5th Generation AMD EPYC processors, offering a wide range of core counts (up to 192 cores), frequencies (up to 5 GHz), and expansive cache capacities. Select high-frequency processors, such as the AMD EPYC 9575F, are optimized for use as host CPUs in GPU-enabled systems. Additionally, the just launched AMD Instinct MI325X accelerators feature substantial HBM3E memory and 6 TB/s of memory bandwidth, enabling quick access and efficient handling of large datasets and complex computations.

Prepare for a devilishly good time this GFN Thursday as the critically acclaimed Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred downloadable content (DLC) joins the cloud, one of six new games available this week. GeForce NOW also extends its game-library sync feature to Battle.net accounts, so members can seamlessly bring their favorite Blizzard games into their cloud-streaming libraries.

Hell's Bells and Whistles
Get ready to rage. New DLC for the hit title Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is available to stream at launch this week, with thrilling content and gameplay for GeForce NOW members to experience. Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred DLC is the highly anticipated expansion of the latest installment in Blizzard's iconic action role-playing game series. It introduces players to the lush and dangerous jungles of Nahantu. Teeming with both beauty and dangers, this new environment offers a fresh backdrop for action-packed battles against the demonic forces of Hell. A new playable class, the Spiritborn, offers unique gameplay mechanics tied to four guardian spirits: the eagle, gorilla, jaguar and centipede.

Supermicro, Inc., a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, announces the launch of a new series of servers, GPU-accelerated systems, and storage servers featuring the AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors and AMD Instinct MI325X GPUs. The new H14 product line represents one of the most extensive server families in the industry, including Supermicro's Hyper systems, the Twin multi-node servers, and AI inferencing GPU systems, all available with air or liquid cooling options. The new "Zen 5" processor core architecture implements full data path AVX-512 vector instructions for CPU-based AI inference and provides 17% better instructions per cycle (IPC) than the previous 4th generation EPYC processor, enabling more performance per core.

Supermicro's new H14 family uses the latest 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors which enable up to 192 cores per CPU with up to 500 W TDP (thermal design power). Supermicro has designed new H14 systems including the Hyper and FlexTwin systems which can accommodate the higher thermal requirements. The H14 family also includes three systems for AI training and inference workloads supporting up to 10 GPUs which feature the AMD EPYC 9005 Series CPU as the host processor and two which support the AMD Instinct MI325X GPU.

ASUS today announced a series of servers powered by the groundbreaking AMD EPYC 9005-series processors, setting new standards in performance and density for AI-driven data center workloads. The full line-up includes ASUS ESC A8A-E12U supporting AMD Instinct MI325X accelerators, and ASUS ESC8000A-E13P GPU servers, capable of supporting eight GPUs for large-scale AI model training, ensuring unmatched computational power. ASUS RS520QA-E13 is a multi-node server for EDA and cloud computing. ASUS offers versatile solutions including RS720A-E13, RS700A-E13, and RS521A and RS501A for general-purpose tasks. These servers are engineered to deliver excel performance across a wide range of applications, meeting the demands of the most rigorous workloads.

At the core of these servers lies AMD EPYC 9005-series processors, previously codenamed Turin, and based on the Zen 5 architecture with up to 192 cores / 384 threads and up to 5 GHz frequencies, powerhouse CPUs designed to elevate AI-driven data center workloads to unprecedented levels. With industry-leading vCPU density, EPYC 9005-series processors combine optimized compute and AI capabilities to deliver superior performance in AI inference, whether handling mixed or traditional tasks. This lineup diversity is unified by the x86 architecture, enables customers to easily integrate ASUS servers powered by AMD EPYC 9005-series processors into their existing x86 infrastructure. This allows for efficient transitions and migrations within the data center, ensuring continuity and maximizing operational efficiency.

MSI, a leading global provider of high-performance server solutions, today introduced its latest AMD EPYC 9005 Series CPU-based server boards and platforms, engineered to tackle the most demanding data center workloads with leadership performance and efficiency.

Featuring AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors with up to 192 cores and 384 threads, MSI's new server platforms deliver breakthrough compute power, unparalleled density, and exceptional energy efficiency, making them ideal for handling AI-enabled, cloud-native, and business-critical workloads in modern data centers.

Giga Computing, a subsidiary of GIGABYTE and an industry leader in generative AI servers and advanced cooling technologies, today announced support for AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors with the release of new GIGABYTE servers alongside BIOS updates for some existing GIGABYTE servers using the SP5 platform. This first wave of updates supports over 60 servers and motherboards that customers can choose from that deliver exceptional performance for 5th Generation AMD EPYC processors. In addition, with the launch of the AMD Instinct MI325X accelerator, a newly designed GIGABYTE server was created, and it will be showcased at SC24 (Nov. 19-21) in Atlanta.

New GIGABYTE Servers and Updates
To fill in all possible workload scenarios, using modular design servers to edge servers to enterprise-grade motherboards, these new solutions will ship already supporting AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors. The XV23-ZX0 is one of the many new solutions and it is notable for its modularized server design using two AMD EPYC 9005 processors and supporting up to four GPUs and three additional FHFL slots. It also has 2+2 redundant power supplies on the front-side for ease of access.

AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced the availability of the 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors, formerly codenamed "Turin," the world's best server CPU for enterprise, AI and cloud. Using the "Zen 5" core architecture, compatible with the broadly deployed SP5 platform and offering a broad range of core counts spanning from 8 to 192, the AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors extend the record-breaking performance and energy efficiency of the previous generations with the top of stack 192 core CPU delivering up to 2.7X the performance compared to the competition.

New to the AMD EPYC 9005 Series CPUs is the 64 core AMD EPYC 9575F, tailor made for GPU powered AI solutions that need the ultimate in host CPU capabilities. Boosting up to 5 GHz, compared to the 3.8 GHz processor of the competition, it provides up to 28% faster processing needed to keep GPUs fed with data for demanding AI workloads.

Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced its third generation commercial AI mobile processors, designed specifically to transform business productivity with Copilot+ features including live captioning and language translation in conference calls and advanced AI image generators. The new Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series processors deliver industry-leading AI compute, with up to three times the AI performance than the previous generation, and offer uncompromising performance for everyday workloads. Enabled with AMD PRO Technologies, the Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series processors offer world-class security and manageability features designed to streamline IT operations and ensure exceptional ROI for businesses.

Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series processors feature new AMD "Zen 5" architecture, delivering outstanding CPU performance, and are the world's best line up of commercial processors for Copilot+ enterprise PCs. Laptops equipped with Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series processors are designed to tackle business' toughest workloads, with the top-of-stack Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 offering up to 40% higher performance and up to 14% faster productivity performance compared to Intel's Core Ultra 7 165U. With the addition of XDNA 2 architecture powering the integrated NPU, AMD Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series processors offer a cutting-edge 50+ NPU TOPS (Trillions of Operations Per Second) of AI processing power, exceeding Microsoft's Copilot+ AI PC requirements and delivering exceptional AI compute and productivity capabilities for the modern business. Built on a 4 nm process and with innovative power management, the new processors deliver extended battery life ideal for sustained performance and productivity on the go.

During its "Advancing AI" conference today, AMD has updated its AI accelerator portfolio with the Instinct MI325X accelerator, designed to succeed its MI300X predecessor. Built on the CDNA 3 architecture, Instinct MI325X brings a suite of improvements over the old SKU. Now, the MI325X features 256 GB of HBM3E memory running at 6 TB/s bandwidth. The capacity memory alone is a 1.8x improvement over the old MI300 SKU, which features 192 GB of regular HBM3 memory. Providing more memory capacity is crucial as upcoming AI workloads are training models with parameter counts measured in trillions, as opposed to billions with current models we have today. When it comes to compute resources, the Instinct MI325X provides 1.3 PetaFLOPS at FP16 and 2.6 PetaFLOPS at FP8 training and inference. This represents a 1.3x improvement over the Instinct MI300.

A chip alone is worthless without a good platform, and AMD decided to make the Instinct MI325X OAM modules a drop-in replacement for the current platform designed for MI300X, as they are both pin-compatible. In systems packing eight MI325X accelerators, there are 2 TB of HBM3E memory running at 48 TB/s memory bandwidth. Such a system achieves 10.4 PetaFLOPS of FP16 and 20.8 PetaFLOPS of FP8 compute performance. The company uses NVIDIA's H200 HGX as reference claims for its performance competitiveness, where the company claims that the Instinct MI325X outperforms NVIDIA H200 HGX system by 1.3x across the board in memory bandwidth, FP16 / FP8 compute performance and 1.8x in memory capacity.

Today, Intel launched the new Intel Core Ultra 200S series processor family that will scale AI PC capabilities to desktop platforms and usher in the first enthusiast desktop AI PCs. Led by the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285K, the latest generation of enthusiast desktop processors includes five unlocked desktop processors equipped with up to 8 next-gen Performance-cores (P-cores), the fastest cores available for desktop PCs, and up to 16 next-gen Efficient-cores (E-cores) that altogether result in up to 14% more performance in multi-threaded workloads than the previous generation. The new family are the first NPU-enabled desktop processors for enthusiasts and come with a built-in Xe GPU with state-of-the-art media support.

"The new Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors deliver on our goals to significantly cut power usage while retaining outstanding gaming performance and delivering leadership compute. The result is a cooler and quieter user experience elevated by new AI gaming and creation capabilities enabled by the NPU, and leadership media performance that leverages our growing graphics portfolio." - Robert Hallock, vice president and general manager of AI and Technical Marketing, Client Computing Group.

Our preview of the Intel Core Ultra 2-series Arrow Lake-S desktop processor family is also live

NZXT, a leader in PC gaming components, gear, and prebuilt gaming systems, is thrilled to announce the launch of the N9 Z890 and the N7 Z890 Intel ATX motherboards. Offering two new motherboards that are optimized to support the latest Intel Core Ultra desktop processors, each providing a robust feature set suited to give gamers the performance they desire while also sleekly fitting into any PC build.

The N9 Z890 is designed for enthusiast PC gamers looking to build a high-end Intel -based gaming PC and push its performance to the limit. It enables gamers to unlock their peak performance by providing the thermal headroom and tools needed to reliably achieve higher overclocks for the new Intel Core Ultra desktop processors and memory. Meanwhile, the N7 Z890 refreshes NZXT's existing N7 lineup with a well-balanced ATX motherboard, offering the power and stability required to run any Intel Core Ultra desktop processor, making it an ideal choice for most PC gamers.

MSI's latest MAG CORELIQUID I Series Liquid Cooler receives high praise for its DIY-friendly features, designed to simplify the assembly process. With pre-installed fans, streamlined cables, and UNI bracket, users can save time and effort while enjoying their assembly experience. MSI continues to prioritize delivering the best cooling solutions for our users. To support the latest Intel Core Ultra desktop processors (series 2), our engineering team has developed the LGA 1851 Offset Kit Enhancer-I for the MAG CORELIQUID I Series, engineered to optimize cooling performance. As a token of appreciation for our users, MSI is offering the LGA 1851 Offset Kit Enhancer-I to users free of charge. We invite you to apply and enhance your cooling experience.

Boosting Cooling Efficiency with LGA 1851 OFFSET KIT ENHANCER-I
The new MSI MAG CORELIQUID I Series is tailor-made for Intel Core Ultra desktop processors (series 2) platform. The enhanced LGA 1851 OFFSET KIT ENHANCER-I addresses the heat source shifting of the LGA 1851 socket. This upgraded mounting bracket precisely targets the core heat source, boosting cooling efficiency by approximately 3% when overclocking and ensuring stable operation even under heavy loads. For gamers pushing the limits of performance, this upgrade is about improved cooling performance and a fundamental breakthrough in system stability. MSI's optimized cooling design lets you enjoy top-tier performance output and stable system performance even during intense overclocking or extended operation, fully satisfying the ultimate desire for extreme performance.

The world's leading brand for memory modules and flash memory and long-term Intel partner, ADATA Technology and its gaming brand XPG (Xtreme Performance Gear) today announced the launch of new DDR5 CUDIMM memory, including XPG LANCER RGB DDR5 CUDIMM gaming memory and ADATA DDR5 CUDIMM memory, supporting the latest Intel Core Ultra Desktop Processor (Series 2) and providing a variety of options that satisfy the needs of extreme gamers and general users.

DDR5 CUDIMM features a base clock speed starting at 6,400MT/s and is equipped with a key CKD (Clock Driver) component which ensures stable operation at high frequencies. It is compatible with existing Intel Core Desktop Processors and memory speed can easily top 9,000MT/s when overclocked on a Z890 motherboard. This DDR5 CUDIMM is expected to be a powerful next-generation DDR5 memory, greatly improving the processing efficiency and stability of desktop platforms.

ASRock has unveiled a full lineup of Z890 motherboards, led by the new Taichi series flagship models. This series offers a powerful mix of options for extreme enthusiasts, including the ASRock Z890 Taichi AQUA, Taichi OCF, Taichi, and Taichi Lite. Other ASRock Z890 motherboards include the gaming-focused Phantom Gaming series, featuring the Nova, Riptide, and Lightning models, as well as the popular Steel Legend, LiveMixer, and Pro series for mainstream users. The new Z890 motherboards support the latest Intel Core Ultra 200 series processors, offering more high-speed expansion such as PCI-Express 5.0 support for a graphics card, as well as M.2 SSD, and more importantly up to two Thunderbolt 4 ports for all Z890 motherboards.

The New Era of Taichi
The white-styled ASRock Z890 Taichi AQUA introduces a unique hybrid thermal design developed in collaboration with Alphacool, which combines air and water cooling for the VRM and M.2 block. The Z890 Taichi AQUA also features the first detachable M.2 water block for Gen-5 SSDs, simplifying and streamlining installation.

MSI liquid coolers are fully compatible with Intel's Core Ultra Processors. As Intel's latest CPU approach promises unprecedented power and innovation, we understand that many users are looking into system upgrades. MSI liquid coolers are equipped to support this latest development, ensuring users are prepared for Intel's latest processors without the need for a complete liquid cooler replacement.

If you upgrade to Intel Core Ultra CPUs, consider MSI liquid coolers for a seamless transition. All MSI liquid coolers will support Intel's LGA1851 socket, which will be already prepared in the box.

BOXX Technologies, the leading innovator of high-performance computer workstations, rendering systems, and servers, today announced that its best-selling APEXX S-Class workstations now feature Intel Core Ultra 7 and Ultra 9 processors. The new CPUs deliver outstanding performance for CAD, 3D design, motion media, and other professional software applications. BOXX is first to market with workstations featuring the new Intel Core Ultra processors and is accepting orders now.

"Intel Core Ultra processors unlock new levels of performance with features like AI optimization, increased PCIe lanes, and maximized peripheral connectivity," said BOXX founder and Chief Technology Officer Tim Lawrence. "Whether you're 3D modeling, video editing, engineering, designing, or utilizing AI enhancements, BOXX APEXX S-class systems powered by Intel Core Ultra processors will accelerate your creative applications and render engines through their most demanding tasks."

GameSir, a World-renowned brand in gaming peripherals, proudly announces the launch of its latest product, the Tarantula Pro. This stylish new controller, is designed to enhance the gaming experience across multiple platforms including Switch, iOS, Android, PC and Steam. Inspired by the formidable spider species with the same namesake, the Tarantula Pro stands out with its unique design and lightning-fast response time, making it the perfect device for keen gamers that want a distinctive, feature rich controller with a striking design.

The GameSir Tarantula Pro's distinctive design has multiple extra buttons on the front aligned in three lines, inspired by the appearance of a tarantula. This innovative layout also provides gamers with unprecedented control and flexibility during gameplay. Complemented by an RGB lighting strip and vibrant face buttons, the Tarantula Pro not only offers exceptional performance but also brings a visual flair to the gaming experience.

MSI proudly introduces the next generation of motherboards, designed to pair seamlessly with Intel brand-new Core Ultra Processors. The Z890 MEG Series, MPG Series, MAG Series, and PRO Series motherboards are designed to harness the power of Intel's latest technology, delivering enhanced AI computing efficiency compared to previous generations. These boards provide exceptional performance with advanced features, MSI innovations, premium components, and improved connectivity. But what truly sets them apart is their user-friendly DIY solutions, empowering you to take control of your computing experience. Built with gamers, creators, and all users in mind, MSI's Z890 motherboards offer the very best in computing power. On launch, there will be 5 models available, which are the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel Core Ultra 7 265K / 265KF, and Intel Core Ultra 5 245K / 245KF processors.

With the introduction of MSI's Z890 motherboards, designed to push performance boundaries and with a completely redesigned, more intuitive BIOS, users can now maximize motherboard performance with ease. Powered by MSI's Ultra Engine, memory design optimization enables overclocking up to 9200+ MT/s across the entire Z890 motherboard lineup. And with the returning of the MEG Z890 UNIFY-X, built with overclocking in mind, takes memory frequencies even higher, reaching up to 9600 MT/s. The Z890 motherboards incorporate a number of powerful features like AI Boost with the ability to overclock the NPU further for AI enhancement capabilities, Game Boost, Performance Preset, enhanced XMP Memory Profiles, and Memory Try It!, allowing users to elevate their system's performance to new heights.

YEYIAN GAMING, a leading innovator in high-performance gaming systems, today announced the launch of 12 new gaming PCs powered by the latest INTEL CORE ULTRA Series 2 Processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards, setting a new standard for gaming performance.

Frank Lee, Vice President of YEYIAN GAMING, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership with INTEL, stating, "Our collaboration with INTEL has allowed us to create some of the most powerful gaming PCs on the market. By integrating the INTEL CORE ULTRA Series 2 Processors with the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super, 4070 Ti Super, and 4070 Super graphics cards, we provide gamers with an unparalleled experience. These systems are designed for those who demand peak performance and future-proof technology."

MSI unveils its new lineup of AI gaming desktops, following the introduction of Intel's Arrow Lake-S desktop processors. The lineup features two advanced models: the MPG Infinite X3 AI and the MEG Vision X. These desktops harness the power of Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) with built-in Neural Processing Units (NPUs), coupled with NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards. This powerful combination delivers enhanced performance in both AI-accelerated gaming and complex processing tasks, aiming to optimize the gaming experiences.

These new desktops are equipped with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285K, boasting 8 P-Cores, 16 E-Cores, and an integrated 13 trillion operations per second (TOPS) NPU. When paired with up to a GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card, the systems achieve an impressive total of over 1300 TOPS, enabling them to handle advanced AI tasks effortlessly while enhancing gaming performance and AI-generated content (AIGC) efficiency. The integrated NPU significantly enhances processing capabilities, particularly for AI-related tasks. In applications like DIGIME software, it boosts AI inference efficiency while simultaneously reducing GPU load. This optimization not only improves performance in specific applications but also benefits overall AI computation across various tasks.

Noctua today confirmed that all its CPU coolers and mounting-kits that support Intel LGA1700 also support the new LGA1851 socket of the upcoming Core Ultra desktop processors (Series 2), also known under the code name Arrow Lake-S. Mounting upgrade kits for older heatsink models that do not yet support LGA1700 and LGA1851 will be provided to customers free of charge.

"We have offered free-of-charge mounting upgrade kits to our customers ever since AMD introduced AM2 in 2006, and we're proudly continuing this tradition with the upcoming Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors and their new LGA1851 socket", says Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). "While all our current multi-socket coolers already support LGA1851 out of the box and don't require any updates, customers will be able to upgrade most older coolers at no additional cost, so even the very first Noctua coolers from 2005 can be used on the latest Intel processors!"

Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and HiFi audio products, introduces its lineup of Intel Z890 motherboards to the newly launched Intel Core Ultra 200 Series processors. The new Intel Z890 motherboards feature several technological improvement including 40 Gbps USB4 connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, and higher DDR5 memory support among others. Upon launch, COLORFUL presents seven Z890 motherboards designed to cater a wide range of users from casual desktop users to more demanding users such as gamers and content creators.

For high-end PC builders, COLORFUL introduces the iGame Z890 VULCAN X/W, iGame Z890 FLOW and iGame Z890 ULTRA motherboards. The iGame Z890 VULCAN X/W is the flagship motherboard, packed with premium features designed to deliver performance and aesthetics - available in black and white models. For mainstream users, the CVN Z890 ARK FROZEN, CVN Z890M GAMING FROZEN and BATTLE-AX Z890M-PLUS motherboard offer a great balance of features and latest technologies.

BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, IPC solutions, and storage devices, today unveils the all-new Z890 VALKYRIE flagship motherboard built to empower next-generation AI enthusiasts.

Designed to harness the full power of Intel Core Ultra processors (series 2), the Z890 VALKYRIE is tailor-made for high-performance gaming, content creation, and advanced AI applications. The Intel Core Ultra processors offers unparalleled AI capabilities, delivering exceptional speed and multi-core performance. When paired with BIOSTAR's flagship Z890 VALKYRIE motherboard, this combination becomes the ultimate platform for creators and tech enthusiasts to explore the world of generative AI without needing a dedicated graphics card. From image generation to real-time data processing, the Z890 VALKYRIE provides speed and efficiency with limitless possibilities.

GIGABYTE Technology a leader in innovative cooling solutions, proudly announces the launch of the AORUS WATERFORCE AIO cooler, meticulously engineered to meet the demanding cooling needs of Intel Socket LGA 1851 CPU. With significant changes in hotspot locations and thermal requirements across the new CPU lineup, ensuring optimal cooling performance across all model configurations has become imperative. The AORUS WATERFORCE AIO cooler is designed with three key features that significantly enhance cooling efficiency for Socket LGA 1851 CPU.

Optimal Mounting Pressure Design
In alignment with Intel Socket LGA 1851 (Arrow Lake-S) Thermal Design Guide, the new socket LGA 1851 requires increased mounting pressure for optimal thermal performance. The AORUS WATERFORCE X II series & non-X II series cooler provides maximum mounting pressure, ensuring a firm fit that enhances heat transfer from the CPU to the cooler.

Corsair, a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts, has begun to release the first products in its multi-year, full cross-brand collaboration with the critically acclaimed Call of Duty franchise. This powerful new integration sees two of the world's best-known gaming brands come together for the first time with the collaboration extending across multiple product categories at Corsair including Drop, Elgato, ORIGIN PC and SCUF Gaming.

"We are thrilled to be teaming up with Activision and have our world-class brands come together as Corsair is set to deliver premium performance for Call of Duty players across all platforms whether it's playing Black Ops 6, capturing amazing content or streaming with friends," said Thi La, President and COO at Corsair. "Our goal has always been to fuel the Call of Duty fandom with best-in-class products built for today's gamers and we couldn't be more thrilled to partner with Corsair for the launch of Black Ops 6. The suite of officially licensed products will help elevate gaming stations everywhere in true Call of Duty Black Ops style," said Brooke Carpenter, Senior Director, Global Consumer Products at Activision.

Realtek Semiconductor will participate in Network X 2024 (October 08~10, 2024), an event being held in Paris, France, that will bring together over five thousand people from all over the world to include senior network infrastructure and service professionals from telcos, leading vendors, industry bodies, governments, analysts, and media to showcase the latest trending products, solutions, and services. Realtek will exhibit its highly integrated 2.5G Ethernet switch solutions and complete xPON broadband solutions to meet various bandwidth application needs.

Highly Integrated 2.5G Ethernet Switch Solution
With breakthroughs in large language model technology, generative AI has ushered in a new era of AI applications. The demand for AI applications is no longer confined to high-end cloud applications but has extended from the cloud to edge computing and is becoming increasingly widespread. Consequently, the high bandwidth requirements at the edge have become more critical. Currently, edge network speeds commonly use 1GbE. To address the growing bandwidth demands of AI applications, Realtek has developed a 2.5G Ethernet switch solution that integrates various technologies to provide 2.5GbE downstream bandwidth and 10GbE upstream bandwidth. This solution is designed to support future AI-enabled endpoint devices, such as AI PCs and AI notebooks, to meet their high bandwidth needs. Additionally, this 2.5G Ethernet switch solution can be used in Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 wireless routers, supporting high bandwidth applications to meet user demands for high bandwidth at the edge in AI applications.

The Ameba RTL8730E was selected as the core of the new module as it fulfills the high demands of technically complex products while offering leading-edge size, power consumption and cost. Realtek Product Line Manager for IoT, Angus Hsu, said: "We are thrilled to be able to work with StreamUnlimited, a professional leader in the audio industry with a strong design capability, innovative thinking and wide market coverage across a range of segments ideally suited to our RTL8730E product."

StreamUnlimited, the innovative leader in embedded audio software and hardware solutions, supports customers through product development, certification, launch and long-term maintenance of products based on the same StreamSDK software stack. Markus Rutz, StreamUnlimited CTO, said: "We are delighted to work with Realtek for our Stream210 module, which complements our diverse family of certified modules, providing product managers across a wide variety of market sectors with the tools to be innovative, disruptive and ambitious when it comes to creating complete product families with StreamUnlimited."

1MORE, a leading innovator in acoustics, proudly introduces the highly anticipated SonoFlow Pro HQ51 noise-cancelling over-ear headphones. Merging cutting-edge technology, Hi-Res sound certification, and long-lasting comfort, the HQ51 delivers an exceptional audio experience at a competitive price point, reshaping the budget-friendly audio market.

1MORE SonoFlow Pro HQ51: Latest Model, Same Premium Sound Quality
The HQ51 headphones inherit the exceptional traits of 1MORE's best-selling SonoFlow series, the dark horse in the market, while introducing a range of upgrades to enhance both the listening and wearing experience. The latest HQ51 features Hi-Res certification and purpose-built 40 mm DLC drivers, delivering crystal-clear sound across the full range of Hi-Res audio frequencies, ensuring every note and nuance is captured with precision.

In the past 13 years, global data production has surged, increasing an estimated 74 times. (1) Looking forward, McKinsey projects AI to spur 35% annual growth in enterprise SSD capacity demand, from 181 Exabytes (EB) in 2024 to 1,078EB in 2030. (2) To address this growing demand, ScaleFlux, a leader in data storage and memory technology, is announcing a significant expansion of its product portfolio. The company is introducing cutting-edge controllers for both NVMe SSDs and Compute Express Link (CXL) modules, reinforcing its leadership in innovative technology for the data pipeline. "With the release of three new ASIC controllers and key updates to its existing lineup, ScaleFlux continues to push the boundaries of SSD and memory performance, power efficiency, and data integrity," points out Hao Zhong, CEO and Co-Founder of the company.

Three New SoC Controllers to Transform Data Center Storage
ScaleFlux is proud to unveil three new SoC controllers designed to enhance data center, AI and enterprise infrastructure:

TrendForce's latest findings reveal that weaker consumer demand has persisted through 3Q24, leaving AI servers as the primary driver of memory demand. This dynamic, combined with HBM production displacing conventional DRAM capacity, has led suppliers to maintain a firm stance on contract price hikes.

Smartphone brands continue to remain cautious despite some server OEMs continuing to show purchasing momentum. Consequently, TrendForce forecasts that Q4 memory prices will see a significant slowdown in growth, with conventional DRAM expected to increase by only 0-5%. However, benefiting from the rising share of HBM, the average price of overall DRAM is projected to rise 8-13%—a marked deceleration compared to the previous quarter.

Today, Micron updated its corporate logo with new symbolism. The redesign comes as Micron celebrates over four decades of technological advancement in the semiconductor industry. The new logo features a distinctive silicon color, paying homage to the wafers at the core of Micron's products. Its curved lettering represents the company's ability to stay ahead of industry trends and adapt to rapid technological changes. The design also incorporates vibrant gradient colors inspired by light reflections on wafers, which are the core of Mircorn's memory and storage products.

This rebranding effort coincides with Micron's expanding role in AI, where memory and storage innovations are increasingly crucial. The company has positioned itself beyond a commodity memory supplier, now offering leadership in solutions for AI data centers, high-performance computing, and AI-enabled devices. The company has come far from its original 64K DRAM in 1981 to HBM3E DRAM today. Micron offers different HBM memory products, graphics memory powering consumer GPUs, CXL memory modules, and DRAM components and modules.

Valve has merged a new script into the master branch of its SteamOS Gamescope compositor on GitHub. This update introduces display configuration support for the Asus ROG Ally and ROG Ally X, notably enabling Gamescope to utilize the full 48-120 Hz Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) range on the 1920x1080p panels of these devices. Having a wide VRR range is especially worth considering the challenges of maintaining high frame rates on portable devices due to limited computational power. So with VRR being present at 48 Hz, handheld consoles reach tear-free gaming even demanding titles. This update follows a series of recent Steam-related improvements, including an August update that added support for Asus ROG Ally and ROG Ally X buttons to the SteamOS input layer.

With VRR support being added now, we may see future Steam Deck iterations with VRR display support, as the current Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED don't support this feature. This VRR update shows Valve's continued progress towards a broader release of SteamOS for various PC platforms. It confirms the company's focus on optimizing the operating system for handheld devices as the future of SteamOS. What used to be mini PCs, Valve now sees as handheld gaming consoles, which are the target area of SteamOS. Despite the growing anticipation, the exact release date for a broader SteamOS rollout remains uncertain, given Valve's notorious "Valve Time" approach to product launches. However, with community-driven SteamOS 3 ports like Bazzite and HoloISO already available, enthusiasts have alternative options to explore in the meantime.

There was a bit of upheaval in the indie gaming space this July, when game publisher, Humble Games, effectively shuttered its doors due to budgeting concerns at its parent company, Ziff Davis. Back then, the entire staff was laid off when the publisher shuttered its doors. Now, the former Humble Games general manager, Alan Patmore, and ex-global publishing VP, Mark Nash, have come together to form Good Games Group—a game publishing group with more or less the same set of values and goals as Humble Games, but without the corporate oversight.

The new team's first order of business is helping Humble Games support indie titles previously launched under the Humble Games—a task that was apparently given over to a third-party game publisher after the 36-person crew of Humble Games was laid off earlier this year. Given that Good Games Group's first step involves Humble Games and projects that would previously have been worked on by the same team, it seems likely that the same developers that published games via Humble Games will continue to work with Good Games Group.

Samsung Electronics is speeding up its work on 2 nm production facilities, industry sources say. The company has started to install advanced equipment at its "S3" foundry line in Hwaseong to set up a 2 nm production line. This line aims to produce 7,000 wafers each month by the first quarter of next year. Also, Samsung plans to create a 1.4 nm production line at its "S5" foundry in Pyeongtaek Plant 2 by the second quarter of next year. This line has a goal to make 2,000 to 3,000 wafers each month. By the end of next year, Samsung will change all the remaining 3 nm production lines at "S3" to 2 nm.

As we reported earlier, Samsung has pushed back the start date for its Tyler, Texas foundry. The plant set to open by late 2024, won't install equipment until after 2026. Also, Samsung has changed its plans for the Pyeongtaek Fab 4 foundry line. Because of lower demand, it will now make DRAM instead, moreover, at Pyeongtaek Fab 3, which has a 4 nm line, Samsung has cut back production. These changes are part of Samsung's plan to make 2 nm chips next year and 1.4 nm chips by 2027. The company wants to catch up with its rival TSMC, right now, Samsung has 11.5% of the global foundry market in Q2, while TSMC leads with 62.3%. An industry expert stressed how crucial this is saying, "With the delay in 3 nm Exynos production and other issues, getting the 2 nm process right could make or break Samsung Foundry". The struggle for Samsung is real, with the company's top management, led by DS Division Vice Chairman Jeon Young-hyun, having recently issued a public apology for the division's underwhelming performance.

JMGO, a pioneer in smart projector technology, proudly announces the launch of PicoFlix, the latest battery-powered portable projector. It signifies a major milestone for JMGO in the portable projector industry.

True Portability: Compact Size, Iconic Gimbal Design, and Extended Unplugged Use
PicoFlix features a durable aluminium alloy body in a deep black finish, weighing just 1.3 kg and measuring 24 cm in length and 8 cm in diameter, ensuring strength without sacrificing portability.

To anyone following gaming with any sort of regularity, it's plain to see that Roblox is by far one of the biggest, if not the biggest game among young audiences. Now, a new report from Hindenburg Research claims that Roblox has not only misrepresented its user count but has also failed to protect minors, who make up as much as 60% of the game platform's users. After Hindenburg released the statement, Roblox responded to the claim denying the allegations, citing that it strictly enforces its community standards, although it admits that bots and inflated user counts are an issue the company actively tries to fight.

Hindenburg's report alleges that Roblox has repeatedly inflated its user figure, intentionally using vague language to mislead its investors about how many users it has. The organization also claims to have discovered several cases of sexual abuse and exploitation of minors on the platform, citing incidents involving kidnapping and sexual assault against minors that stemmed from in-game meetings.

HexGaming, a leader in customizable game controllers, is setting a new standard for eSports performance with the release of the PHANTOM Gaming Pro Controller for PS5. Built for serious competitive gamers, the PHANTOM combines precision engineering with unparalleled customization, empowering players to dominate in any high-pressure gaming scenario.

Key Features Include:

• Well-Designed Controller Layout:
  The PHANTOM Controller boasts an ergonomic design that enhances the hands-on feeling, allowing for an outstanding gaming experience. Its integrated structure provides multiple solutions and ensures precise, quick button responses. Soft rubber grips reduce fatigue during long gaming sessions, letting players enjoy every moment of gameplay.

Neuranics has secured an £800,000 grant from Scottish Enterprise (SE) to support a £2.4 million project aimed at transforming how humans interact with machines through innovative wristband technology. Using Neuranics' patented magnetic sensors, the wristbands will detect muscle activity and precise gestures. This 18-month project will create ten high-tech jobs at the company's Glasgow headquarters and solidify Scotland's position as a leader in wearable technology.

The wristbands, leveraging magnetomyography (MMG) technology and machine learning, will interpret muscle movements through soft bands worn on the arms. Initially targeting extended reality (XR) applications, the device will enable seamless gesture recognition for immersive digital experiences.

NVIDIA is gearing up for an exciting showcase at CES 2025, where its CEO, Jensen Huang, will take the stage and talk about, hopefully, future "Blackwell" products. According to Wccftech's sources, the anticipated GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070 graphics cards should arrive at CES 2025 in January. The flagship RTX 5090 is rumored to come equipped with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory running at 28 Gbps. Meanwhile, the RTX 5080 looks very interesting with reports of its impressive 16 GB of GDDR7 memory running at 32 Gbps. This advancement comes after we previously believed that the RTX 5080 model is going to feature 28 Gbps GDDR7 memory. However, the newest rumors suggest that we are in for a surprise, as the massive gap between RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 compute cores will be filled... with a faster memory.

The more budget-friendly RTX 5070 is also set for a CES debut, featuring 12 GB of memory. This card aims to deliver solid performance for gamers who want high-quality graphics without breaking the bank, targeting the mid-range segment. We are very curious about pricing of these models and how they would fit in the current market. As anticipation builds for CES 2025, we are eager to see how these innovations will impact gaming experiences and creative workflows in the coming year. Stay tuned for more updates as the event approaches!

GIGABYTE Technology, one of the top global manufacturers of motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, today announced the launch of its revolutionary Z890 motherboards. These next-generation motherboards are set to redefine the standards in performance, AI integration, and user experience for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Powered by state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, these motherboards push the boundaries of what's possible in computing.⁠

Infinite Memory Performance
GIGABYTE Z890 lineup equips the D5 Bionic Corsa technology to create phenomenal new peaks in memory performance to DDR5 XMP 9500 and above. A true marvel of AI-enhanced overclocking technology for DDR5 memory, D5 Bionic Corsa boasts four key technologies from software, hardware to firmware side. The AORUS AI SNATCH and AI SNATCH Engine present AI-overclocking for ultimate performance, while AI-Driven PCB Design and HyperTune BIOS deliver AI-design for signal enhancement on motherboards. The AORUS AI SNATCH is an auto-overclocking software by AI model, and enables users to unleash utmost performance with one-click activation. The AI SNATCH Engine is the AI model served as the core of AORUS AI SNATCH software, trained by AI TOP on diverse overclocking datasets to improve precision and optimize performance with stability. The AI-Driven PCB Technology employs AI algorithms to optimize vias, routing and stackups, while the Hypertune BIOS uses AI to optimize MRC and adapt to signals for peak efficiency, significant memory clock boost, and enhanced overall performance.

Astera Labs, Inc, a global leader in semiconductor-based connectivity solutions for AI and cloud infrastructure, today announced a new portfolio of fabric switches, including the industry's first PCIe 6 switch, built from the ground up for demanding AI workloads in accelerated computing platforms deployed at cloud-scale. The Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch portfolio is optimized for AI dataflows to deliver maximum predictable performance per watt, high reliability, easy cloud-scale deployment, reduced time-to-market, and lower total cost of ownership.

The Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch portfolio features two application-specific product lines with a multi-generational roadmap:

• Scorpio P-Series for GPU-to-CPU/NIC/SSD PCIe 6 connectivity- architected to support mixed traffic head-node connectivity across a diverse ecosystem of PCIe hosts and endpoints.
• Scorpio X-Series for back-end GPU clustering-architected to deliver the highest back-end GPU-to-GPU bandwidth with platform-specific customization.

CTL Corporation, a global cloud-computing solution leader for education and enterprise, announced today the introduction of two new Works With Chromebook certified docking stations, the USB-C Pro Docking Station for Chromebooks and the USB-C Mini Docking Station for Chromebooks. Both docking stations are tested and certified to work seamlessly with Chromebooks, making it easy to set up workstations for teachers and other workforce professionals.

"We recently added two new 14" Chromebooks to our product lineup for schools and enterprise, and these two new docking stations are the perfect complement for anyone looking to extend the power of Chromebook computing with additional displays, keyboard, and mouse," said Jeremy Burnett, Vice President of Technology at CTL. "Schools can instantly create complete workstations for teachers or other staff for when they're at their desk. Enterprise IT can create convenient Chromebook docking setups for employees. Best of all, Chromebook workstations can provide all the cloud-computing functionality of traditional laptop and dock setups but at a more economical price."

Fibocom, a global leading provider of IoT (Internet of Things) wireless solutions and wireless communication modules, unveils a pioneering AI-powered FWA solution based on Snapdragon X75 5G Modem-RF System during Network X 2024. The solution aims to simplify configuration, enhance user experience and foster service personalization. The integration of AI into the 5G FWA devices significantly revolutionizes the user interaction with end devices and improves experience.

The 5G AI FWA solution is designed to utilize AI intelligence to understand and respond to users' requests and streamline task management processes through voice input or text messages to OpenAI's Whisper service, or the conversations can be realized through the web interface. Offering a seamless, intuitive communication system, significantly expands the CPE capability and improves user experience. The AI-powered FWA solution also extends its intelligence to network optimization, latency reduction to meet customer satisfaction, serving as a hub for unified task management.

MediaTek today launched the Dimensity 9400, the company's new flagship smartphone chipset optimized for edge-AI applications, immersive gaming, incredible photography, and more. The Dimensity 9400, the fourth and latest in MediaTek's flagship mobile SoC lineup, offers a massive boost in performance with its second-generation All Big Core design built on Arm's v9.2 CPU architecture, combined with the most advanced GPU and NPU for extreme performance in a super power-efficient design.

The Dimensity 9400 adopts MediaTek's second-gen All Big Core design, integrating one Arm Cortex-X925 core operating over 3.62 GHz, combined with 3x Cortex-X4 and 4x Cortex-A720 cores. This design offers 35% faster single-core performance and 28% faster multi-core performance compared to MediaTek's previous generation flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9300. Built on TSMC's second-generation 3 nm process, the Dimensity 9400 is up to 40% more power-efficient than its predecessor, allowing users to enjoy longer battery life.

MSI proudly announces its collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment for Diablo IV's first expansion, Vessel of Hatred. With *eligible MSI product purchases, users can redeem Blizzard's Diablo IV base game and the Vessel of Hatred Expansion from Nov. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31. 2024. Embark on an exhilarating journey into the next chapter of Diablo IV and enjoy numerous new features from the expansion with the latest MSI gaming products. Gamers can now explore the new region of Nahantu with an exciting new class - the Spiritborn - and discover and recruit new mercenaries to join your journey to search for Neryelle and uncover Mephisto's malicious agenda. Experience Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred with MSI gaming laptops and handhelds.

During Nov. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31. 2024, get a Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred base game and expansion with the purchase of a qualifying MSI gaming handheld or MSI gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra processors or Intel Core processors HX-series (14th gen) or AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series Processors with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU.

MSI proudly announces the launch of two cutting-edge wireless gaming controllers: the FORCE PRO WIRELESS and the FORCE GC300 WIRELESS. Building on the success of their predecessors, the FORCE GC30 and GC20, these new controllers deliver superior performance, enhanced features, and maximum comfort for gamers seeking the ultimate control experience across various platforms.

Ultimate Customization & Performance: FORCE PRO WIRELESS
The MSI FORCE PRO WIRELESS takes customization and precision to a whole new level. Featuring auto-calibrating interchangeable thumbsticks with built-in drift correction and 3-level Hall Effect triggers, this controller is built for peak performance. With 4 rear programmable buttons and 4 vibration motors, the FORCE PRO WIRELESS offers gamers full control and an immersive gaming experience, all with secure handling thanks to its anti-slip texture and firm handgrip.

Late Tuesday, Microsoft Azure shared an interesting picture on its social media platform X, showcasing the pinnacle of GPU-accelerated servers—NVIDIA "Blackwell" GB200-powered AI systems. Microsoft is one of NVIDIA's largest customers, and the company often receives products first to integrate into its cloud and company infrastructure. Even NVIDIA listens to feedback from companies like Microsoft about designing future products, especially those like the now-canceled NVL36x2 system. The picture below shows a massive cluster that roughly divides the compute area into a single-third of the entire system, with a gigantic two-thirds of the system dedicated to closed-loop liquid cooling.

The entire system is connected using Infiniband networking, a standard for GPU-accelerated systems due to its lower latency in packet transfer. While the details of the system are scarce, we can see that the integrated closed-loop liquid cooling allows the GPU racks to be in a 1U form for increased density. Given that these systems will go into the wider Microsoft Azure data centers, a system needs to be easily maintained and cooled. There are indeed limits in power and heat output that Microsoft's data centers can handle, so these types of systems often fit inside internal specifications that Microsoft designs. There are more compute-dense systems, of course, like NVIDIA's NVL72, but hyperscalers should usually opt for other custom solutions that fit into their data center specifications. Finally, Microsoft noted that we can expect to see more details at the upcoming Microsoft Ignite conference in November and learn more about its GB200-powered AI systems.

Even though the global economy shows signs of recovery, worldwide shipments of traditional PCs dipped 2.4% year-over-year (YoY) to 68.8 million units, during the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. Factors including rising costs and inventory replenishment led to a surge in shipments in the previous quarter, resulting in a slightly slower sales cycle.

"Demand, without a doubt, has returned for PCs amongst consumers and commercial buyers," said Jitesh Ubrani, research manager with IDC's Worldwide Mobile Device Trackers. "However, much of the demand was still concentrated at the entry-level thanks to a recovering economy and the back-to-school season in North America. That said, newer AI PCs such as Copilot+ PCs from Qualcomm along with Intel and AMD's equivalent chips as well as Apple's expected M4-based Macs are expected to drive the premium segment in coming months."

Giga Computing, a subsidiary of GIGABYTE and an industry leader in generative AI servers and advanced cooling technologies, is exhibiting at Data Centre World 2024 to showcase advanced data center solutions that meet the demands of various scales of data centers and workloads. This year, Giga Computing is introducing a range of innovations focused on optimizing AI supercomputing, enhancing data center efficiency, and promoting sustainability. Central to the exhibit is the NVIDIA HGX H200 8-GPU G593-SD1 server with Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC), designed for high-performance AI workloads. Also featured are Rear Door Cooling Solutions in partnership with nVent, tailored for high-density HPC/AI environments, alongside Immersion Cooling Solutions powered by GIGABYTE, offering a sustainable, energy-efficient approach to modern data center cooling.

At booth U20, visitors can explore the full capabilities of these solutions, including the G593-SD1 server equipped with NVIDIA HGX H200 DLC, complemented by the nVent RackChiller CDU800, which delivers 800kW of cooling capacity. This combination allows data centers to operate at higher power densities while maintaining performance and reliability. For facilities not yet ready to fully transition to liquid cooling, GIGABYTE's advanced Cooling Solution, in partnership with nVent, offers an efficient alternative for high-performance workloads, such as those in HPC/AI environments. This solution is compatible with air-cooled systems like the 2U4N H263-S62, a high-density server powered by dual 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors per node, which requires a 3000 W power supply. Additionally, GIGABYTE's G493-SB0 server, certified under NVIDIA-Certified Systems - OVX Servers and Data Center Servers, supports up to 8 dual-slot Gen 5 GPUs, making it ideal for AI training, inference, and visual computing.

MSI liquid coolers are fully compatible with Intel's Core Ultra Processors. As Intel's latest CPU approach promises unprecedented power and innovation, we understand that many users are looking into system upgrades. MSI liquid coolers are equipped to support this latest development, ensuring users are prepared for Intel's latest processors without the need for a complete liquid cooler replacement.

If you upgrade to Intel Core Ultra CPUs, consider MSI liquid coolers for a seamless transition. All MSI liquid coolers will support Intel's LGA1851 socket, which will be already prepared in the box for the MEG CORELIQUID S Series, MPG CORELIQUID D Series, MAG CORELIQUID M Series, MAG CORELIQUID R V2 Series, MAG CORELIQUID E Series, and MAG CORELIQUID I Series.