➀ HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 is set to premiere on April 13th; ➁ Sony announces a limited edition Last of Us themed PS5 DualSense controller; ➂ The controller features trophy icons representing the franchise's symbols and will be available on April 10th for £74.99.
Recent #hardware news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Gamers Nexus 测试发现，NVIDIA RTX 5080 Founders Edition 缺失ROPs的显卡性能损失高达11%；
➁ 在高分辨率下，性能损失更为显著，甚至低于RTX 5070 Ti；
➂ NVIDIA 官方表示，缺失ROPs的GPU在图形性能上平均存在4%的差异。
➀ MSI has launched three new high-capacity ATX 3.1 PSUs; ➁ These PSUs are designed for demanding gaming rigs and workstations; ➂ They offer cutting-edge features and robust certifications for efficiency and stability.
➀ Argon40 has teased the Upton One laptop, powered by the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5.
➁ The laptop allows users to configure RAM and eMMC by swapping out the CM5 module.
➂ The Upton One features USB Type-C ports, HDMI, and USB Type-A, and is expected to be made of aluminum.
➀ The Cortex Pro desktop from PCSpecialist is reviewed, featuring an RTX 5080 GPU and Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU; ➁ It offers impressive gaming performance and is priced at £2699; ➂ The review discusses its build quality, performance, and compares it to other systems.
➀ Sharkoon introduces four new cases, including the AK2 ATX and MK2 mATX; ➁ The AK2 RGB features a stylish design with tempered glass and RGB lighting; ➂ It supports up to eleven fans and two radiators, with impressive hardware compatibility and storage options.
➀ This review looks at the Kenuco SOHO Mini 10in rack, a 6U unit purchased for $129 on Amazon;
➁ The review details the design, features, and performance of the rack, including its size, locking mechanisms, side panels, and hardware included;
➂ The article also discusses some quality control issues found in the manufacturing, such as missing components and mismatched hardware.
➀ Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 FE has been reported to have instability issues;
➁ The problem may be related to the multi-PCB design of the card;
➂ PCIe 5.0 signal integrity is suspected to be the cause of the issue.
➀ Cooler Master introduces two new MasterLiquid AIO series; ➁ The MasterLiquid Core II series offers enhancements and flexibility for system builds; ➂ The MasterLiquid Atmos Stealth series provides high-performance cooling with a stealthy aesthetic.
➀ The new Raspberry Pi 5 doubles the memory to 16GB, making it the largest in the range; ➁ It introduces the use of carbon credits; ➂ Eben Upton discusses the expanded use cases due to the performance increase; ➃ The Raspberry Pi 5 is priced at $120; ➄ Carbon Removal Credits are available for $4 to mitigate emissions associated with manufacturing and disposal.
➀ Intel has quietly introduced new CPU coolers for its Core Ultra 200 series processors; ➁ The Laminar RH2 is a high-end model with ARGB lighting and a focus on quiet operation; ➂ The RM2 is a similar cooler for other processors in the series without ARGB lighting.
➀ Shenzen Fluence Technology showcased its PC cooler brand at CES 2025, drawing comparisons with Deepcool. The company presented various coolers, including the RZ820 and RT620, with the latter featuring a digital display for temperature monitoring. An AIO cooler, the DT360, was also highlighted for its high heat handling capacity. Additionally, the company offers power supplies and cases under the CPS label.
➁ The SFF K101 Mesh case and YS1200 ATX power supply were also showcased, with the latter being certified for Cybenetics Gold and 80Plus Gold ratings.
➂ KitGuru expressed hope for future reviews and asked readers for suggestions on what to test.
➀ Automotive technology is a key driver of innovation at CES 2025 in Las Vegas; ➁ Major software and hardware announcements from BMW, Intel, and NVIDIA highlight the advancements; ➂ The focus is on the transition from self-driving vehicles to windshield widgets.
➀ Introduction to ASICs, sensors, and FPGAs; ➁ Comparison of their features, applications, and performance; ➂ Discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of each technology; ➃ Conclusion on the importance of choosing the right hardware component for specific applications
➀ Siemens for Startups is a program designed to empower early-stage engineering and manufacturing startups by accelerating innovation and streamlining development processes. ➁ The program includes three pillars: Connect, Collaborate, and Empower, aiming to provide startups with access to global markets, advanced capabilities, and essential software tools. ➃ Siemens partners with AWS to enhance the program, offering startups advanced software, generative AI, and cloud services, enabling them to bring their ideas to life quickly and drive industry transformation.
➀ Thermaltake showcased a variety of colorful cases, coolers, memory, and new racing sim gear at CES 2025; ➁ The company offers a wide range of case color options, including 'Lightyear Green', 'Butter Caramel', 'Future Dusk', and 'Mint Strawberry'; ➂ Thermaltake also presented complete sim racing setups and flight sim hardware, such as the G6 bundle and GF500 Cockpit.
➀ Seven new PCI IDs have been added to the Linux kernel for upcoming Intel processors; ➁ The leak suggests preliminary enablement for Panther Lake, Wildcat Lake, Nova Lake, and Razer Lake CPUs; ➂ The processors include various market segments and features, with some rumored to have up to 16 cores and Xe3-core-based iGPU.
➀ Raspberry Pi is popular among gamers for retro console emulation; ➁ SilvestreDesignLab creates a 3D printable GameCube case for Raspberry Pi; ➂ The case is open-source and compatible with multiple Raspberry Pi models.
➀ MikroTik is releasing a new half-width switch, the CSS318-16G-2S+IN, with 16 1GbE ports and 2 SFP+ 10GbE ports. It is designed to be mounted in a 1U space and can fit into a 9 or 10-inch rack. The switch is expected to be priced at $139. ➁ The switch uses SwOS instead of RouterOS, which is a topic of debate among users. ➂ The review will cover the performance and features of the switch in detail.
➀ iHTP's M.2 SSD cooler offers industry-leading thermal performance at a budget price of $6.99; ➁ It demonstrates strong compatibility with air coolers and features optional ARGB lighting; ➂ The review compares its performance with other SSD coolers and finds it to be one of the best.