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今天
➀ TSMC plans to produce 30% of its N2 (2nm-class) output in the U.S., making its Fab 21 site an independent semiconductor manufacturing cluster.
➁ TSMC aims to accelerate the construction of new Fab 21 modules to produce chips on N3 (3nm-class), N2, and A16 (1.6nm-class) nodes.
➂ Around 30% of TSMC's N2 and A16 chips produced in the U.S. will be a significant development.
➀ An individual has shared a guide on converting an old HDD into a variable speed disc sander;
➁ The project requires minimal time, tools, and components;
➂ The modified HDD could be used for tasks like sharpening nail scissors or reshaping small wooden utensils.
➀ The Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro is reviewed for its performance with both Intel's Core i7-14700K and AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPUs.
➁ The cooler offers impressive performance and a reasonable price, with a thick radiator and advanced features.
➂ The review discusses the installation process, including the need for a custom contact frame for Intel users and the overall ease of installation.
➀ JEDEC has published the official HBM4 specification under JESD238, a new memory standard designed to meet the growing demands of AI, high-performance computing, and data centers.
➁ The HBM4 standard doubles the bandwidth and efficiency over its predecessor, HBM3, with support for transfer speeds of up to 8 Gb/s across a 2048-bit interface.
➂ The new standard introduces power efficiency improvements and maintains compatibility with existing HBM3 controllers, allowing for more flexible system designs.
April 16
➀ The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers 15% more performance than its predecessor, the 4060 Ti 16GB, at a potentially lower price and with more memory bandwidth.
➁ The Blackwell RTX 50-series GPU family includes the 5060 Ti 16GB, which is expected to be more common than the 8GB variant.
➂ Concerns remain about pricing and availability, as the MSRP may not reflect the actual retail prices.
➀ Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics card is now available in 16GB and 8GB variants.
➁ The card is expected to be in high demand, potentially leading to limited stock and inflated prices.
➂ This article provides a guide on where to purchase the RTX 5060 Ti, including authorized resellers and online retailers.
➀ Nvidia announced a $5.5 billion financial hit after U.S. authorities imposed new export restrictions on its H20 HGX AI GPU designed for the Chinese market.
➁ The U.S. government cited H20's memory and interconnect bandwidth as well as its potential use in supercomputers as reasons for restrictions.
➂ Nvidia's H20 HGX is a cut-down version of its H100 processor, specifically engineered to comply with U.S. government restrictions.
April 14
➀ The Be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W PSU excels in efficiency and reliability, with ATX 3.0 compliance and a 10-year warranty.
➁ Its solid electrical performance and low noise under moderate loads are commendable, but high-load acoustics and pricing may deter budget-conscious builders.
➂ For enthusiasts prioritizing durability and balanced performance, it's a worthy investment despite its high price tag.
➀ Ocypus enters the cooling market with a new air cooler, the Iota A62 WH Digital;
➁ The cooler offers strong thermal performance and low noise levels;
➂ It features a unique dot matrix display for temperature monitoring.
April 13
➀ TechTuber Necroware修复了两张古老的Creative Sound Blaster声卡;
➁ Creative Sound Blaster 16(CT2230)的修复相对简单;
➂ Creative Sound Blaster 16 IDE(CT2290)的修复较为复杂,但最终成功。
➀ Asus has unveiled the ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme motherboard, their top-tier offering for the AM5 platform.
➁ The motherboard features dual Ethernet, USB4 ports, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, and multiple PCIe 5.0 slots.
➂ The X870E Extreme is priced at 9,999 Chinese Yuan (~$1,400) and is set for release in late April.
April 12
➀ The Cooler Master X Silent Edge Platinum is a high-end, passively cooled PSU with excellent build quality and impressive efficiency;
➁ It offers solid electrical performance but is limited by its high price and size;
➂ The unit is designed for enthusiasts seeking absolute silence without sacrificing performance.
➀ RayNeo Air 3s offers improved sharpness and audio quality over its predecessor;
➁ The design remains similar but still feels slightly cheap;
➂ RayNeo Air 3s provides a compelling AR experience at a lower price point.
➀ Multiple Chinese tech companies have announced that the recent U.S. tariffs do not affect them due to existing sanctions that have already restricted their sales to the U.S.
➁ Companies like Cambricon, Huawei, Loongson, and Longsys have said that the new tariffs will not impact their operations.
➂ These companies rely heavily on domestic and international markets outside of the U.S. for their revenue.
➀ AmigaOS 3.2.3版本发布,包含超过50项修复和增强;
➁ Hyperion Entertainment继续维护经典Motorola 680x0兼容操作系统;
➂ AmigaOS 3.2系列始于2021年。
April 11
➀ A GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card from Gainward has dropped below MSRP at a UK reseller, now retailing for £518.99 ($677).
➁ This sudden price drop could be part of a flash sale and may not be indicative of the entire market.
➂ RTX 5070 models in the UK have generally stayed at their launch MSRP, with Nvidia officially releasing the RTX 5070 at £539 in the UK, later dropping it to £529.
➀ Intel's IPO program is now available in China, offering a balance between overclocking and stock settings with warranty protection.
➁ The program aims to provide a stable experience by optimizing CPU and RAM settings, targeting system integrators and OEMs.
➂ Intel's IPO could serve as a pilot for future BIOS presets, potentially enhancing the performance of Arrow Lake chips.
➀ Today's deal features the 32GB Patriot Viper Venom DDR5 6000 RGB RAM for $79, ideal for AM5 Ryzen gaming systems;
➁ The 32GB RAM consists of 2x 16GB sticks with RGB lighting and tight timings;
➂ This deal offers great value compared to other high-speed RAM options, with a focus on performance and price balance.
➀ Maxwell Labs is developing a new technology for cooling high-performance computing hardware with lasers, supported by Sandia National Laboratories.
➁ The technology uses cold plates made of ultrapure gallium arsenide (GaAs) that cool down when exposed to focused laser beams of a specific wavelength.
➂ The method is designed to complement existing cooling systems rather than replace them, offering precise localized cooling and the potential to recycle heat into energy.
April 10
➀ Customers have found significant discounts on RTX 50 series GPUs at Walmart's returns aisle, despite a declared shortage by Nvidia and inflated prices.
➁ A Reddit user shared a purchase of a PNY RTX 5080 for $895.99, which is $384 less than the MSRP of $1,279.99.
➂ Another user found a sealed PNY RTX 5070 for $515, below the MSRP of $549.
➀ The newly imposed U.S. import duties are likely to significantly increase the cost of storage devices due to their impact on HDD and SSD manufacturers.
➁ HDD manufacturers like Seagate, Toshiba, and Western Digital have complex supply chains with production in various countries, making them susceptible to high tariffs on Chinese-made drives.
➂ SSD manufacturers face challenges due to the 'country of origin' rules, potentially leading to increased costs if they are not assembled in countries exempt from tariffs.
April 8
➀ A lawsuit has been filed against Google for allegedly collecting personal data on students across the country using mandatory Chromebook usage in schools.
➁ The lawsuit claims that Google has been using the data to build student profiles for marketing purposes without consent.
➂ The case highlights concerns about the lack of parental consent and the potential constitutional violation of data acquisition.
➀ Corsair's Frame 4000D offers a light and thermally effective case at a reasonable price;
➁ It supports modular upgrades and promises future expandability;
➂ The case has received positive feedback for its design and cooling capabilities, although some users have expressed concerns about certain design choices.
➀ IBM has introduced the z17 mainframe, featuring the Telum II chip with enhanced AI performance.
➁ The Telum II processor offers 70% higher general-purpose performance and 50% improved AI capabilities.
➂ IBM also unveiled the Spyre AI accelerator card for additional AI performance.
➀ The China-exclusive RTX 5090D has taken the top spots in various single-GPU world records on HWBot;
➁ The RTX 5090D HOF OC Lab edition, from Galax, features a dual 16-pin design;
➂ Despite firmware limitations, the RTX 5090D outperforms its global counterpart in most benchmarks.
➀ Ferroelectric Memory Co. (FMC) and Neumonda are reestablishing DRAM+ production in Germany.
➁ The new DRAM+ memory uses FeRAM technology with hafnium oxide for non-volatility and high capacity.
➂ FMC's technology aims to improve energy efficiency and data retention while maintaining DRAM performance.
➀ Nvidia may avoid recent tariffs on its AI servers due to their production in Mexico, which accounts for 60% of their AI datacenter servers;
➁ The tariffs could potentially affect Nvidia's datacenter shipments to U.S. hyperscalers;
➂ Nvidia's DGX and HGX servers are sorted under U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes that are exempt from U.S.-Mexico tariffs due to the USMCA trade agreement.
➀ Apple preemptively shipped five planeloads of iPhones, PCs, and other devices from India to the U.S. in late March to avoid paying 10% import duty in the U.S. and to stabilize prices temporarily in America.
➁ This move gives Apple an inventory buffer in its largest market, allowing it to assess the impact of new tariffs on its supply chain without urgency.
➂ Apple's manufacturing base spans several countries, with some models produced in India and others in China, Vietnam, and Texas.
April 7
➀ The WD Black SN770M 2TB SSD is a great upgrade for the Steam Deck, offering 2TB of storage at a discounted price of $177 on Amazon.
➁ The SN770M uses a small M.2 2230 form factor, making it suitable for compact devices like the Steam Deck.
➂ With sequential read speeds of 5,150 MB/s and sequential write speeds of 4,850 MB/s, this SSD provides fast and reliable performance.
➀ PC enthusiasts have flashed the base RX 9070 with the XT's vBIOS, achieving a 15-20% performance boost.
➁ The mod allows the RX 9070 to approach or exceed the performance of the RX 9070 XT.
➂ Risks include voiding warranties and the potential for bricking the GPU.