ASRock Rack is promising up to 4 TB of DDR5 on a single socket with its DMRD16-2L+, one of the first motherboards built for Intel's upcoming Xeon 7 "Diamond Rapids" processors. The board was shown at the OCP Global Summit 2026 and has since been detailed by ServeTheHome. It has 16 DIMM slots in a one-DIMM-per-channel layout, matching the 16-channel memory setup Intel detailed at HOT CHIPS. Regular RDIMMs top out at 128 GB per module and 8000 MT/s, while MRDIMMs run at up to 12,800 MT/s, with taller 2U MRDIMMs reaching 256 GB each. Populate all 16 slots with those, and you hit 4 TB, along with a theoretical bandwidth of roughly 1.6 TB/s.

Expansion is unusual, with no standard PCIe slots and no OCP NIC 3.0 connector. All I/O goes through up to 16 MCIO x8 connectors, each rated for PCIe 6.0 or CXL 3.0, for 128 lanes in total. The rest is fairly basic: one PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot, two Intel I350 Gigabit Ethernet ports, an ASPEED AST2700 BMC with a dedicated management port, and VGA output. ASRock Rack fits it all on a 12 x 13-inch EEB PCB, about the size of a large E-ATX board, so it could squeeze into some bigger workstation cases. Pricing and availability have not been shared yet, but that is hardly surprising, since Intel has the Xeon 7 family slated for a 2027 debut on the new LGA9324 socket. The board is aimed at servers, though anyone planning a high-memory workstation for local AI will probably keep an eye on it.

QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in computing, networking, and storage solutions, today introduced industry-leading high-capacity JBOD expansion units featuring USB4 connectivity: the 8-bay desktop TL-D810TC4 and 12-bay rackmount TL-R1210TC4-RP, delivering up to 40 Gbps theoretical bandwidth. Their USB4 Type-C ports are also compatible with Thunderbolt 5/4/3, giving creators and businesses a convenient, cost-efficient, and flexible way to expand storage.

The new USB4 JBOD series supports SATA 6 Gb/s HDDs and SSDs, allowing users to flexibly expand their NAS or computer storage based on their environment and workflow needs. This enables rapid capacity expansion and enhanced data protection. Its optimized ventilation and active cooling ensure stable performance and long-term reliability during extended operation. Whether for short-term projects, media creators requiring high-speed expansion, or businesses focused on long-term archiving and scheduled backups, the QNAP USB4 JBOD series delivers a dependable and flexible storage expansion solution.

Axiomtek, a world-renowned leader relentlessly devoted to the research, development, and manufacture of innovative, highly efficient, and reliable industrial computer products, proudly introduces the MANO330, a compact Thin Mini-ITX motherboard powered by the Intel Processor N97 or N150 and DDR5 memory. Designed for space-constrained systems that require flexible connectivity and expansion, the MANO330 combines multi-display capability, dual LAN connectivity, versatile M.2 expansion, and industrial I/O in a compact platform. With a wide 12-24 VDC power input, the MANO330 provides system developers with a flexible foundation for smart manufacturing and industrial automation, digital signage, smart retail, and POS applications.

Compact Performance for Space-Constrained Systems
The MANO330 combines a compact Thin Mini-ITX design with Intel Processor N97 or N150 and DDR5-4800 memory support. The N97 supports up to 32 GB of memory, while the N150 supports up to 16 GB. Measuring just 170 x 170 mm, the MANO330 provides the essential computing performance and I/O capabilities needed for embedded systems, helping developers build space-efficient solutions for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.

be quiet!, the German manufacturer for premium PC components and peripherals, is expanding its Light Wings portfolio with Light Wings Pro IO, its first high-end, software-controlled Light Wings fan series. Light Wings Pro IO launches in two sizes (420 mm and 360 mm) as regular and reverse versions, and is joined by 140 mm and 120 mm Expansion fans. The new series combines spectacular illumination, precise software control, and whisper-quiet cooling for high-end gaming and multimedia systems, black and white showcases, water- and air-cooling setups, and silent system builds.

Aaron Licht, CEO of be quiet!"Light Wings Pro IO brings together everything this series stands for: impressive illumination, quiet operation, and performance-focused engineering. With Light Wings Pro IO, we paid close attention to the details that shape the overall user experience. Whether it's the continuous rubber frame helping to reduce vibration and improve airflow efficiency, or the extensive ARGB customization options, every element was designed with purpose. The result is a cooling solution that gives users the freedom to create a system that looks exactly the way they want, delivering great performance while staying quiet under load."

JGINYUE has put AMD's B650 chipset on a PCIe add-in card called the Xscale.io, and it costs just 388 yuan in China, VideoCardz reports. That works out to roughly $58, although some conversions put it closer to $54. The card uses the "Promontory 21" chip to add four M.2 slots, a 2.5 GbE port, two 10 Gbps USB Type-A ports, and one 10 Gbps USB Type-C port to any system with a spare PCIe slot. There are also two internal USB 2.0 headers. The four M.2 slots are not equal, however. The two on the front are PCIe 4.0 x4, while the two on the back are limited to PCIe 3.0 x2 and PCIe 3.0 x1, so the rear slots are probably best left for slower bulk storage.

The card takes a 6-pin PCIe power connector, and it has a 4-pin fan header for an optional 40 mm fan. Apparently, that header runs at a fixed speed, and the fan is not included. This isn't the first card of its kind, since Lekuo launched a B650 add-in card in August with four M.2 slots and four SATA ports, and WisdPi sells a $199 option with OCuLink. JGINYUE's version undercuts both by a wide margin. The company reportedly plans variants with 20 Gbps USB Type-C, 10 GbE, and a half-height design, though there's no word on availability outside China.

Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading provider of PC cases, cooling, and power supplies, announces the Edge Platinum V2 1350 W, 1200 W, 1000 W and Edge Gold V2 1000 W, 850 W power supplies, along with Edge Hub ADV and Edge Hub V2. Designed with an L-shaped form factor for dual-chamber chassis, the Edge V2 power supplies include modular cables and pair with Edge Hub V2 or Edge Hub ADV. The hubs expand USB connectivity with real-time bandwidth monitoring through L-Connect 3, while the Hub ADV adds temperature monitoring and protection, including real-time thermal tracking for GPU power cables. The Edge Gold V2 starts at $99.99 for the 850 W model, and the Edge Platinum V2 starts at $164.99 for the 1000 W model.

L-Shape Design for Dual-Chamber Builds
Both Edge Gold V2 and Edge Platinum V2 are L-shaped designed, engineered for dual-chamber cases. The form factor re-orients connectors outward, keeping cable runs out of the main chamber and simplifying overall cable management. Dimensions and mounting geometry are the same across all Edge V2 wattages at 182 mm x 86 mm x 150 mm.

Taiwan's Economic Daily News (UDN) reports that TSMC is planning a second US manufacturing campus in Texas, separate from Arizona. Citing semiconductor equipment industry sources, it says the project would include six advanced fabs, with Dallas the most likely location. UDN estimates the total investment could exceed the $265 billion committed to Arizona, since new fabs would probably use more advanced nodes. TSMC hadn't commented when the report went out. Reuters has since reported, citing two people familiar with the matter, that TSMC is indeed evaluating a potential Texas investment, with plans not finalized. One source said it would come on top of the Arizona commitment.

UDN points to customers like NVIDIA, Intel, AMD, and Apple wanting US-made chips, plus the Trump administration's renewed tariff threat of up to 200% for chipmakers that don't produce in the US. TSMC reportedly hasn't asked suppliers to prepare, and the board hasn't signed off just yet. TSMC added another $100 billion to its Arizona plans in July, but UDN says that site still faces power and labor shortages while it sorts out its water supply. Either way, fabs like these take years to build, so it's not reasonable to expect Texas-made chips any time soon.

When Pearl Abyss first announced Crimson Desert's Charting the Unknown DLC in early September, it said that the DLC would launch on October 15 for PC, Xbox, and PS5. However, the studio has had to push back the game's DLC launch, citing concerns about stability and polish as the primary factor. The delay officially pushes the launch back to October 29, per the official announcement on the game's X account.

Pearl AbyssWe are hard at work on Crimson Desert: Enhanced Charting the Unknown to bring you new adventures to Pywel. However, we have determined that we need additional time to deliver a more polished and stable gameplay experience.
Therefore, we have decided to move the DLC's release by 2 weeks to October 29 GMT/PT.

We know many of you have been looking forward to returning to the game, and we sincerely apologize for the longer wait. We will use the additional time to further refine the content and do our utmost to deliver the best experience we can.

Satisfactory has been a cornerstone of the automation and factory simulation genre since its early access launch in 2019, and its developer just announced the game's first expansion, called Core Values. Core Values will take Satisfactory underground, but it'll also be turning the game on its head in the process, according to comments by the game's developer to Rock Paper Shotgun.

The trailer and announcement of Core Values don't really reveal much about the expansion other than that it will allow players to explore underground tunnels and caves, taking their automation and crafting to the new frontier. Coffee Stain Studios says that the change of scenery won't just be a new lick of paint. Instead, players will face new automation challenges and will be given new tools to work with. The studio confirmed that the expansion will share some logistics with the base game, so that it can tie into the base game seamlessly, but the gameplay is meant to feel different in the expansion. Satisfactory Core Values does not have a launch date attached at the time of writing, but it is slated to release on Steam, Epic Games, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered just dropped to significant fanfare and a massive boost in the game's peak concurrent player count. It was previously revealed that CD Projekt Red wanted The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered to be comparable to "any other game which is launching these days," which suggested combat and gameplay overhauls for the 11-year-old game. In a new interview with VGC, Fool's Theory's Karolina Kuzia-Rokosz and CD Projekt Red's Paweł Sasko detailed some of the inspiration and challenges involved with updating the ARPG for modern audiences. Sasko explains that CDPR decided to address the combat and gameplay aspects of The Witcher 3, because the story and characters still held up, but the aging combat stood out as common complaints from gamers and journalists, alike.

Together with some of the old members of The Witcher team, we looked into how The Witcher 3 plays out, the common complaints from our players, and which areas hadn't aged that well. The story is still relevant, you can play it, and it's beautiful, and the characters are fun, but when you look at the gameplay side, it was obvious that this was almost the weakest side. And when you look at the opinions of the journalists and the players, everyone's kind of saying the same thing, which is that gameplay is the weakest part of The Witcher 3.

Infinix, a leading global technology brand, today officially unveiled its flagship gaming peripheral of the year—the GT NX Series Peripherals. While the mobile gaming market continues to expand, players are increasingly seeking a more professional and immersive experience. High-frame-rate, high-fidelity mobile games impose stringent demands on smartphones in terms of thermal management, network stability, and display output. To fully unlock this potential, the GT NX Series introduces dedicated physical controls and industry-leading haptic feedback, providing gamers with tactile precision, ergonomic comfort, and a true console-grade feel right in the palm of their hands.

Most mobile gaming peripherals available today are fragmented and single-purpose: docking stations only handle video mirroring, cooling fans merely address overheating, and game controllers often come with high latency. Gamers have to purchase multiple separate accessories and spend time on complicated setup. To tackle these industry pain points, Infinix officially unveiled the GT NX Controller and GT NX Station multi-functional esports docking station. This integrated hardware connects control, cooling, display output and port expansion in one complete workflow, transforming a smartphone into a portable gaming console for versatile scenarios.

StarTech.com has launched a new Universal Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station (206N-TB5USB4DOCK) built for power users who need more display space, more charging power, and fewer compromises at the desk. The dock supports up to four 4K 60 Hz monitors on Windows, giving IT teams a driverless way to equip demanding workstations for engineering, finance, development, content creation, and other multi-display workflows.

The dock delivers up to 140 W Power Delivery to the host laptop, supporting high-performance systems through the same connection used for displays, networking, storage, and peripherals. Its downstream Thunderbolt 5 port also provides up to 45 W of charging for compatible devices, adding another source of power for connected hardware.

Pearl Abyss has been on a roll lately, first announcing Crimson Desert: Enhanced Edition at Gamescom 2026 and following up that announcement with a PlayStation State of Play announcement revealing the game's first proper DLC: Charting the Unknown. The new announcement of the new expansion follows on recent rumors that started because of sneaky upgrades that were made to the Crimson Desert environment that hinted at a seafaring future for players. The update officially launches for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles on October 15, and it may be available at some point further down the line for macOS. Pre-orders are currently available for PC and PS5.

The expansion sees players set sail in galleons to traverse the oceans and forge their path in new lands. Pearl Abyss says that Charting the Unknown will feature new threats, both man, beast, and apparently machine, as well as new underwater exploration via a new diving mechanic, deeper NPC bonds and more ways to interact with the local economy and towns, and new quests involving political machinations, history, and an "ominous presence in the desert." The full announcement trailer follows.

Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations is the only story expansion ever launched for The Dark Ages, and it was well-liked by the community, scoring a "Very Positive" review rating on Steam. However, as revealed in a new Insider Gaming interview, the expansion's quality came at a cost to its developers.

According to former Id Software developer, Andrew Willis, "There were two months where I was working something like at least 12 hours every day. I know I hit 17 a couple of days. It was brutal, and the majority of the game got made in three or four months." He adds that the crunch affected everyone on the team, however, he explained that the crunch wasn't mandated by company policy, but that developers were given a workload that was impossible to complete without the crunch.

XCENA, a semiconductor company developing memory-centric computing solutions for AI infrastructure, today presented the architecture and measured performance of MX1, its computational CXL memory architecture, during the Hot Chips 2026 Memory session. Presented by Harry Kim, Chief Product Officer of XCENA, the session examined how MX1 combines large-scale memory expansion, SSD-backed capacity and programmable near-memory computing in a single CXL Type 3 device to address the growing memory constraints of AI infrastructure. The MX1 presentation was selected through the Hot Chips program committee's technical review process.

As AI models continue to grow, system performance is increasingly constrained by memory capacity, data movement and the economics of high-bandwidth memory scaling rather than compute alone. MX1 is designed to complement CPUs, GPUs and AI accelerators by expanding memory capacity and offloading selected memory-bound operations—including vector search, KV-cache retrieval and data preprocessing—so host processors can focus on compute-intensive inference.

Intel announced today that it will officially offer a $20 billion underwritten public offering of common stock to fund its capital-intensive foundry expansion. This means the company is looking to dilute existing share ownership by issuing more shares to raise additional capital through its public offering. Supporting this deal is an elite group of investment banks, including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup, who are acting as joint book-running managers. Intel operates in one of the most capital-intensive industries, where maintaining leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing requires tens of billions of US dollars. Therefore, the company needs additional funds without taking on loans or requiring external investors. Underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase an additional 31,578,947 shares worth roughly $3 billion, pushing the grand total to $23 billion.

Regarding the main question of why Intel is doing this, the company noted that "Customers continue to signal a strong and sustainable demand environment, driven by unprecedented investment in AI compute. Progress in emerging areas, including physical AI, purpose-built silicon, advanced packaging, and external wafers, represents significant growth opportunities for Intel." This indicates that Intel's external customers are eager to use Intel Foundry services, including silicon manufacturing and advanced packaging, in quantities that exceed Intel's current capacity. There will be about 210,526,315 shares issued, priced at $95 per share, and 31,578,947 if underwriters want to be a part of this deal.

08:00 UTC: Intel has increased its share offering from $15 billion to $20 billion, and the demand is reportedly high among investors. Intel will use this capital for more foundry investments.

Lekuo, an add-in card manufacturer that produces just about any add-in card you can think of, has released what they call the SouthBridge Max PCIe 4.0 Multi-Function Expansion Card or PB65MX3. We found out about this courtesy of TPU forum member FoulOnWhite who spotted this commercial version of something that first appeared back in January this year as a DIY project, but Lekuo's version brings with it a lot more features. Based on the Promontory 21/B650 AMD chipset, the expansion card not only adds four SATA 6 Gbps ports and four M.2 NVMe slots, but also a USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (20 Gbps), one USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) port and two USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) ports.

The card requires a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot to enable full functionality, but Lekuo points out that it doesn't require support for bifurcation from the system to work properly. The card measures 174 x 69 mm (D x H) and it needs to be connected to a 6-pin power connector. Lekuo doesn't specify which systems it will work with though, but a safe bet is most AMD AM5 platforms, but as we saw from the DIY solution back in January, it should also be compatible with Intel hardware.

Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, today announced that it will exhibit the KIOXIA XL1 series, a Compute Express Link (CXL) compatible memory expansion module, at the Kioxia booth at FMS: the Future of Memory and Storage, taking place August 4 - 6 in Santa Clara, CA. The product features KIOXIA XL-FLASH, a low-latency and high-performance flash memory technology that enables flash memory, traditionally used for storage applications, to also be utilized as a memory expansion solution. In addition, it is being designed and developed to support the growing volume of memory-intensive AI applications. Evaluation samples are scheduled to be shipped to industry ecosystem collaborators in August 2026.

In recent years, the growing number of AI workloads has significantly increased memory demand in data centers, creating serious challenges such as capacity shortages and rising costs. In response to this important market need, Kioxia is targeting an innovative memory expansion solution for hyperscale environments. The KIOXIA XL1 series memory expansion module combines low-latency, high-performance XL-FLASH with a CXL interface and improves DRAM utilization efficiency by placing less frequently accessed data on the module. It bridges the performance and cost gap between conventional DRAM and SSDs, enabling memory expansion for demanding AI applications.

Stardock today released Galactic Civilizations IV: Federations & Empires, an expansion that replaces the series' single government track with four completely distinct forms of government. The base game gives players one way to govern. Federations & Empires rebuilds the entire Government screen around each form's own resource, core loop, and free hero ship, so picking one means playing what feels like a different strategy game. The expansion is available now on Steam, Epic Games Store, and direct through Stardock with a launch discount price of $19.99, and it ships alongside a free Version 4.0 update for every Galactic Civilizations IV owner.

"Our goal is that each government type changes the way players play the game," said Brad Wardell, Lead Designer of the expansion. "Each government has its own special ships, resources, improvements, and more."

TerraMaster, a professional brand focused on innovative storage solutions for home users, SMBs and creative professionals, today announced the launch of the D8 Hybrid 2, a major upgrade to its popular hybrid storage line. Designed for users who need both high-speed active storage and vast archive capacity, the D8 Hybrid 2 combines 4 SATA HDDs/SSDs and 4 M.2 NVMe SSDs in a single enclosure, delivering a flexible, high-performance platform for video editing, media libraries, backups, NAS expansion and multi-system workflows. With support for up to 152 TB total capacity, depending on drive configuration, the D8 Hybrid 2 offers one of the most versatile hybrid storage architectures available in a consumer-friendly enclosure. The TerraMaster D8 Hybrid 2 is available now for £299.99 on Amazon UK and for $299.99 on Amazon USA.

Powered by USB 3.2 Gen 2 with 10 Gbps bandwidth, the D8 Hybrid 2 achieves read speeds of up to 1020 MB/s with a single NVMe SSD, while four HDDs, depending on RAID configuration, could reach up to 980 MB/s. This enables dramatically faster large-file transfers, smoother 4K/8K editing, and near-instant project loading. A 5 GB HD movie could, for example, be transferred in around five seconds, significantly reducing workflow bottlenecks for creators and professionals.

In May, CD Projekt Red announced the Songs of the Past DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as a last hurrah as Geralt before the launch of The Witcher 4, although it has played its cards close to its chest. Now, it has been revealed by the official The Witcher account on X that players will be able to "catch a glimpse of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past" at Gamescom opening night.

It's unclear how much will be revealed about the upcoming DLC, but it seems likely that we will simply get some gameplay footage or a new trailer, since previous official announcements have slated 2027 as the launch date for the DLC. The studio will reveal whatever new information it has planned about the DLC at Gamescom, on August 25 at 18:00 UTC. It seems likely that we will get a proper release date in addition to whatever preview the studio is planning on showing off.

Following record second-quarter earnings, TSMC has confirmed one of its most ambitious expansion plans in the United States. Earlier this year, TSMC was reportedly preparing a $100 billion investment package to add four more fabs to its Arizona facility. Now, it seems the decision has been finalized, and TSMC is increasing its investment in the Arizona facilities. Approximately $165 billion has already been invested in Arizona, and the additional $100 billion will make this one of the largest external investments in the U.S. Interestingly, TSMC is not alone in this investment round. Its supply chain partners are expected to contribute about $30 billion of the $100 billion total. This means many more players are gathering funds to establish new supply chain independence.

In January, TSMC reportedly purchased an additional 900 acres of land directly across the highway from the existing site north of Phoenix, preparing to expand its campus. This extra production capacity will be supported by an estimated $100 billion of additional funding that TSMC is willing to invest in the U.S., despite also making simultaneous investments back home in Taiwan.

In the Warframe universe, Tau is a topic that has come up a number of times throughout the game's lore, but, as announced by Digital Extremes at TennoCon 2026, players will finally be able to experience some of the Tau solar system in 2026 when the Warframe Tau update launches. The Tau update will see players chart a course to the new solar system originally created as a utopia by the Sentient race, where players will be met with the slums of Fornax, a ring city fallen to vice and suffering, and the rest of the planets of the war-torn Tau system. Digital Extremes hasn't shared an exact date for the launch of the Tau update, but the giant humanoid vessels that will be used to transit to the new system have already been introduced, so it will seemingly be a slow addition of content leading up to the launch later in 2026. The Tau system will start with two planets at launch, but Digital Extremes has hinted that more is on the way further down the line.

The update also introduces Brysko, a new detective-themed, voiced Warframe with an internal monologue, which will be introduced in a noir-inspired quest that sees players infiltrate the criminal underworld of Tau, where Bloom—a drug of sorts—has taken hold of the citizens. Brysko also seems to be the introduction of a new type of warframe, called a chimera frame, which is distinct from the existing protoframes and original Warframes. The Tau update will also introduce a new minigame called Portau, an original card game built for Warframe. In addition to the new warframe, there will be new melee, primary, and secondary weapons for players to farm and build. The Warframe Tau trailer and announcement continue.

Micron has broken ground on a ¥1.5 trillion ($9.3 billion) factory expansion in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, with equipment installation scheduled for the second half of 2028 confirming the previous reports of a new HBM plant in Japan. The Japanese government is contributing up to ¥500 billion ($3 billion), bringing its total support for Micron to around ¥775 billion ($4.7 billion) to date. For the moment, Micron remains the only overseas DRAM manufacturer left on Japanese soil making it a point of strategic importance for Tokyo. The Hiroshima facility has a history with Micron. This is where the company produced its very first HBM wafer, while the site was acquired when it bought the bankrupt Japanese DRAM maker Elpida Memory back in 2013. The fab expansion will focus on advanced memory including HBM with around 80% of the required materials already sourced locally in Japan. The company is also building two leading-edge fabs in Boise, US, and broke ground earlier this year on a $100 billion production site near Syracuse, New York.

Separately, Micron and Ford announced today a long-term supply agreement covering memory and storage solutions for Ford's next-generation vehicle production. Micron is expanding automotive memory output and pointing to its Manassas, Virginia fab as part of the localized supply chain backing the deal.

ARBOR Technology Corp., a global leader in industrial IoT and edge AI computing solutions, announces the FPC-9309W-G5, a rugged Edge AI platform powered by Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) and supporting NVIDIA RTX 50 Series GPUs up to 575 W. Designed for AI vision, intelligent transportation, and smart manufacturing applications, it delivers exceptional AI computing performance at the edge.

Next-Generation Computing for Demanding AI Workloads
Powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU support, the FPC-9309W-G5 delivers real-time AI inference, machine vision processing, and high-performance analytics. Its optimized thermal and power design ensures reliable operation for intensive AI applications.