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system76 · 4 years ago

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Behind the Scenes of Thelio Mega Engineering

In 2017, we announced that we were going to bring the design and manufacturing of our products in-house. The driving purpose was to leverage our understanding of our users’ needs in order to engineer better products for them. In 2018, we shipped the first fruits of our labor and, over the course of the last two years, shipped hundreds of updates to the Thelio line as we continuously integrated improvements into our manufacturing. Establishing our factory in Colorado made this possible, but we were just getting started.

Early this year, we set off to engineer our workstation version of a Le Mans Hypercar. It started with a challenge: Engineer a quad-GPU workstation that doesn’t thermal throttle any of the GPUs. Three GPUs is pretty easy. Stack the forth one in there and it’s a completely different animal. Months of work and thousands of engineering hours later we accomplished our goal. Every detail was scrutinized. Every part is of the highest quality. And new factory capabilities, like milling, enabled us to introduce unique solutions to design challenges. The result is Thelio Mega. A compact, high-performance quad-GPU system that’s quiet enough to sit on your desk.

We started with simple fan placement experiments to determine the best location for intake and exhaust fans and sizes. Computer fluid dynamics simulations assisted to dial in air flow ducts followed by hundreds of fan placement iterations and thermal tests.

*One of many CFD simulations.

We use gpuburn and stress-ng utilities to stress the components for each iteration until eventually finding the optimum fan position, size, speed, and duct design. Moving the side fans as little as 5mm up, down, left or right changes the thermal properties. Airflow shape has a considerable impact as well. The side intake panel has a duct on the back that directs air from the side and bottom fans into different areas of the GPUs. This helps limit inefficient turbulence and improves performance.

Inside the CPU duct, three fans of different, carefully chosen speeds pull and push air through the heat exchanger and exhaust it through the rear. The CPU duct fan positions were even more sensitive. 2mm of change in different directions improved or degraded performance.

Finally, we moved Thelio Mega into our acoustic testing booth to perfect the fan curves and make design tweaks for the quietest possible operation.

New in Thelio Mega are stabilizing feet and a PCI brace system, both milled from aluminum bar stock. The new PCI brace is particularly impressive. Nubs hold the GPUs steady for easier installation and a sliding brace locks them securely in place.

Our Thelio line is known for its natural and stained wood veneer, but we're particularly fond of the vent design flourishes that grace the system. If you have to make holes, you might as well make them interesting. The upper CPU vent is three celestial bodies representing the three-body problem in physics (and a fantastic novel by Liu Cixin). The GPU intake vent is embellished by rockets escaping the atmosphere. The rear CPU exhaust is the planetary alignment of the Solar System at the time of the Unix epoch.

Months of engineering was resulting in excellent performance and acoustic results. Often, quad GPU systems are terribly loud, unpleasant to work on, and throttle when under heavy GPU workloads. While working on Thelio Mega in quiet environments, it became clear that this was a new class of high-performance GPU compute workstation. But we wanted to be sure that we’re creating substantial value for the engineers and scientists that will get the most out of this system.

A common chassis used for quad-GPU setups is the Corsair Carbide Series™ Air 540 High Airflow ATX Cube Case. So we bought one. We ran thermal and acoustic tests on Thelio Mega, moved the components to the Corsair case and used the high-end Corsair H100i Pro 240mm liquid cooler in lieu of the custom Thelio Mega CPU cooling system.

Components Used Motherboard TRX40 AORUS XTREME AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64 GB 3200 MHz Kingston Memory 250 GB Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe drive 4 x NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080ti (Gigabyte GV-N208TTURBO-11GC)

During our thermal engineering work, we found that 8 minutes is optimal for stressing the GPUs and iterating the design. If you get to 8 minutes without throttling, the system tends to be able to go much longer. We later expanded the tests to 16 hours. We used 10 minutes for CPU comparison. It wasn’t necessary to go longer. The Corsair case was unable to reach either 8 or 10 minutes without throttling.

GPU Cooling Test Results

Higher GPU fan percentage means higher load and louder operation. The NVIDIA RTX 2080Ti starts to throttle between 87 and 88 degrees C. Below 250 watts represents thermal throttling. The room temperature was 72 degrees Fahrenheit.

Thelio Mega GPU Burn - 8 Minutes

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GPU GPU Fan Usage GPU Temperature Watts 0 93% 83C 250 1 93% 83C 250 2 85% 78C 250 3 99% 86C 250

Corsair Case GPU Burn - 8 Minutes

GPU GPU Fan Usage GPU Temperature Watts 0 100% 88C 220-230 1 100% 88C 210-230 2 87% 85C 250 3 100% 88C 170-180

CPU Cooling Test Results

Thelio Mega stress-ng -c 128 (stressing 128 threads for 10 minutes) CPU Temperature - 85C

Corsair Case w/ Corsair H100i Pro Liquid Cooler stress-ng -c 128 (stressing 128 threads for 10 minutes) CPU Temperature - throttling at 94.2C

So we’re doing great on GPU and CPU cooling. How about acoustics?

Thelio Mega at Idle 31.8dB Corsair at Idle 45.7dB Thelio Mega CPU Stress 46.2dB Corsair CPU Stress 48.0dB Thelio Mega GPU Stress 53.5dB Corsair GPU Stress 62.3dB

For reference, 30-40 dB is a whisper to a quiet library. 50 is moderate rainfall. 60 is normal conversation and dishwashers. 70 is traffic and vacuums. Thelio Mega doesn’t get much louder than rainfall.

An additional benefit of developing an extreme-performance product, like Thelio Mega, is that the engineering that goes into this product can spread to other models in the Thelio line. Already, the engineering from Thelio Mega is being ported to Thelio Massive. And features from this work will move into Thelio Major as well. Engineering this kind of product pushes the envelope, and in doing so, improves the entire product line.

It’s our mission to use our expertise in hardware engineering, design, and manufacturing to enable engineers and scientists to explore and discover. We’re excited to bring our months of work to you and see the incredible work that Thelio Mega can help you achieve.

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billreeseblog · 4 years ago

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The History of AMD and ATI, and my History with Them

A Brief History of AMD

AMD is actually the oldest company in this pair. They incorporated on May 1st, 1969. They started manufacturing microchips for National Semiconductor and Fairchild Semiconductor. In 1971 they entered into the Random Access Memory (RAM) chip industry. In 1981 they entered into a technology exchange with Intel. It led to AMD becoming a second source for Intel's 8088, 8086, and 80286 chips.

In the early 90's AMD and Intel's relationship soured. It started when Intel refused to divulge the 80386 technology. A legal battle ensued with AMD winning the case in the California Supreme Court. Intel canceled the technology exchange contract. Mainly because they wanted to be the sole producer of their X86 line of microprocessors. AMD began focusing on clones of Intel microprocessors. Intel then sued AMD over intellectual property rights of the X86 microcode. AMD solved the problem by creating their own clean-room microcode for X86 execution. They released their AM386, AM486, and AM586 to an eager user base because of the AMXXX series lower prices.

In 1996 AMD released the K5 to compete with Intel's Pentium. The K5 was a RISC microprocessor running a X86 code translation front end. It was more advanced than the Pentium. It had a larger data buffer and was the first chip with speculative execution. Advanced technologies that are still incorporated in modern microprocessors.

AMD purchased NextGen in 1996 for their NX based X86 technology that led to the AMD K6. The AMD K6 is a completely different microprocessor from the K5. It still used an X86 code translation front end, and added microcode execution for MMX. The K6II added 3D-Now technologies. This extended microcode aided GPU processing, and seemed to work best with ATI based GPUs. The K6 and K6II competed with the Intel Pentium II

In 1999 AMD released the AMD K7 Athlon microprocessor. The Athalon used a parallel X86 code translation unit, and more processing registers. The Athalon had the new SSE microcode set. It also had the more advanced MMX microcode that shipped with it's competitor the Pentium III.

There are several versions of AMD Athlon microprocessors. In fact there are even current ZEN based architecture chips bearing the Athalon name. In 2006 AMD Purchased ATI. We are going to put a pin in AMD for just a moment and talk about ATI. We will get back to AMD in a bit.

A Brief History of ATI

Array Technologies Incorporated started as a Graphics Processing Unit development company. Founded in 1985, they manufactured OEM (Original Equipment Manufactured) graphics chips. Their primary customers were IBM and Commodore. By 1987 ATI grew into an independent GPU manufacturer. ATI's most notable early GPU was the Wonder series. It remained a mainstay in desktop computers until 1994 with the release of the Mach 64. The Mach 64 led to the 3D Rage featuring the Mach 64 2-D rendering engine with elementary 3D acceleration. ATI’s next generation card the Rage Pro was the first competitive GPU to 3Dfx's Voodoo. In 1999 ATI released the Rage 128 which provided DirectX 6 acceleration.

In 1996 ATI entered the mobile 3D acceleration market with the Rage Mobility GPU. In 1997 they purchased Tseng Labs to help with GPU manufacturing. This led to the development of future Rage mobility GPUs, as well as the ATI Radeon GPU that was released in 2000.

The ATI Radeon is a completely new design from the Rage series. It offered DirectX 7.0 2D and 3D acceleration. The Radeon GPU uses a series of stream processors (or cores) that allows for scalable GPUs. This is like Nvidia's CUDA Core design.

AMD purchased ArtX the designer of the Flipper graphics system in 2000. Flipper is built into the NEC graphics system on Nintendo GameCube and Wii systems. In 2005 Microsoft contacted ATI to develop graphics for the XBox 360. In 2006 AMD purchased ATI.

Back to AMD

With the Acquisition of ATI Technologies AMD retired the ATI brand name. ATI's GPU development assets are now known as the Radeon Technology Division. AMD also spun off their chip manufacturing facilities into Globalfoundries. This turned AMD into an Intellectual property, microprocessor, and GPU developer.

In 2007 AMD released their APU mobile microprocessor series. Called the Fusion series it was a marriage of AMD Athlon mobile CPUs and ATI mobile GPUs. They use an integrated PCI express link on the SOC (system on a chip) package.

AMD was a major competitor to Intel and Nvidia until 2011 with the release of the AMD FX series. Known as Bulldozer it was meant to be AMDs high powered server and desktop CPU. They provided advanced hybrid speculative execution, and multi level branch target buffering (multi-threading). In 2015 AMD was hit with a false advertising suit. This is due to the fact that their FX-series 8-core microprocessors were really a 4-core, 8-thread chip. In 2019 AMD settled the suit. They offered bulldozer owners a coupon towards new CPUs.

In 2014 AMD hired Dr. Lisa SU (PH.d. in electrical engineering) as CEO which led to the development of Zen. In fact it has led to a competitive push against Intel and Nvidia. In 2017 AMD released the Ryzen microprocessor. It is based on the ZEN micro architecture. The Zen Microarchitecture wasn't quite enough to compete with Intel's current CPUs. They were comparable though, and with their lower price they became popular. In 2019 AMD released the Zen 2 architecture with the Ryzen 3000 series CPUs. This year (2020) AMD released a series of mobile APUs based on the Zen 2 architecture. The Zen 2 CPUs and APUs match or outperform Intel's 9th and 10 gen CPUs and APUs at a much lower price.

AMD has begun to put pressure on Nvidia with NAVI and Big NAVI. They utilize next gen technology, and Big NAVI will compete with the Nvidia RTX 3000 series.

My History with ATI and AMD

I have had several AMD (ATI) GPUs, but I don't really know what they are. For the most part as an ex-Mac-user I chose systems based on my usage case, and ignored the specs. Other than the PowerMac 8500, which got a complete overhaul. I did make some upgrades to the other Macs like upgrading the RAM and in the case of my Mac Pro I upgraded the CPUs. So there are only a couple GPUs (on the Macs) and a CPU of note.

My first ATI GPU that I actively chose was a Rage 128 PCI for Mac. I purchased it in 1998. At the time I was trying to get a few more years out of my PowerMac 8500. I upgraded the RAM, hard drive, and added a Sonnet Technologies Crescendo G3 500, and I installed the Rage 128 PCI. I used this upgraded rig until 2003 when I replaced it with a new PowerMac G4.

In early 2007 I purchased a Mac Pro for my masters level video production classes. I didn't feel the GeForce 7300 GT was powerful enough for On-The-Fly-Rendering. I bought the Radeon 5870 with the much larger 1 GB of video RAM which made video editing faster and more efficient.

In 2019 I decided to rebuild my workstation PC, and move away from Intel CPUs. I purchased an AMD Ryzen 9 3900X as my workstation CPU. The CPU is a video encoding and raw data processing beast. It is a real trooper.

In 2020 I purchased an eGPU from Sonnet Technologies called the eGFX Breakaway Puck. The model I purchased is the Radeon RX560. I use it with my 2017 HP Spectre X360. It works great. You can read my review here (https://waa.ai/e6Ui).

Next year (2021) I will likely buy an AMD powered laptop. This is an attempt to move away from the Specter and Meltdown exploits that plague Intel CPUs.

Conclusion

It's easy to say that AMD and ATI have helped shape the modern computer. Whether your computer has AMD parts or not the competition pushed Intel, ARM, and Nvidia. Computers would likely have been different without them.

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jamsoft12 · 5 years ago

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5 best laptops for playing Call Of Duty 2020

Vietnam war to the investigation of room, Call of obligation has finished just about 17 years of gaming amusement to the world. With the product updates of Call of obligation, PC prerequisites overhauled also to play this game easily. It is safe to say that you are searching for the 5 best PCs for playing Call Of Duty 2020? The best PCs for playing Call of obligation must have DirectX 12 good framework and least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670/GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon HD 7950. Obligation at hand-propelled fighting on PC accompanies the extraordinary serious multiplayer and single-player crusades new fights Royale mode. The best PCs for playing Call Of Duty present-day fighting must have the specs to check the similarity level of the game arrangement. Before we push ahead to what PCs for playing Call of obligation or which one is ideal? How about we investigate all the game arrangement of Call of obligation.

Best Call of Duty games

As of now, we are in the time of Modern Warfare 2 followed by Call of obligation 4, which requests top of the line gaming workstations. Dark Ops, Advanced Warfare, Warzone, Black Ops 4, Modern Warfare 3, and WWII all are Call of obligation Game arrangement and need the most recent specs or the PCs propelled after 2017. On the off chance that you are playing the Black Ops II, World at War, Ghosts, and any such Call of obligation games discharged in 2010 or a short time later, at that point a medium settings PC is a great idea to go. In this way, in the event that you are looking for the 5 best workstations for playing Call Of Duty 2020, at that point it is unquestionably the Modern fighting 2. Here is the snappy portrayal of Modern Warfare 2 and specs to locate the best very good quality workstations.

Present-day Warfare 2 (Call Of Duty)

By and large played on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC, its a multiplayer star advantages game and Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are unsupported. Continuously look for the most recent working frameworks for playing this game. Least of 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT or search for ATI Radeon 1600XT and shockingly better realistic coprocessor. In excess of 2 GB processor required for this multiplayer ongoing interaction. Current Warfare 2 additionally presents the world with new map areas, map weapons, mechanics, and shooting projectiles. An extreme shooter game to cause you to feel like a professional shooter requests very good quality workstations or best PCs for playing Call Of Duty. The best PC to play Call of obligation present-day fighting 2 likewise has a quick speed (processor speed) to help this quickly dispersed arcade and solid equipment.

A stable broadband association, in excess of 12 GB RAM, Intel Core i5–2500K, or additionally an AMD Ryzen R5 1600X processor and a DirectX 12 good framework, suggested specs for Modern fighting 2. Remembering this, we have recorded down Call of obligation propelled fighting on the PC, the best PCs to play Call of obligation.

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popular-photo · 7 years ago

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AMD Ryzen CPUs "Best PC Component of the Year" | 2017 Trusted Reviews

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AMD Ryzen CPUs "Best PC Component of the Year" | 2017 Trusted Reviews

AMD Ryzen CPUs “Best PC Component of the Year” | 2017 Trusted Reviews Trusted Reviews “Best Tech 2017 Awards”

Trusted reviews Awards 2017

AMD Ryzen processors win “Best Tech 2017 PC Component of the Year” Award

AMD won the Trusted Reviews Awards 2017 best brand and also along with that got the “PC Component of the Year” . AMD Ryzen processors product line Is not only getting back AMD on feet in CPU market but also gathering awards. Trusted Reviews is a news and media website in London, and it is a good and comprehensive source of independent expert reviews about many products especially electronics, Trusted Reviews holds their annual Best Tech 2017 Awards celebrating best products launched in the tech world each year. and this year AMD got two “not surprising” awards. AMD not only managed to comeback to the world of gaming in 2017 it made it to mobile market, datacenter market, huge graphics comback with rx vega and just made a great deal with Intel 2 weeks ago. Evan Kypreos, Editor of Trusted Reviews, at its 10th annual Trusted Reviews Awards mentioned that:

“AMD redefined what gamers could expect from their PCs this year, which is a major factor in winning the reader-voted award. In doing so, it beat Samsung, Apple, and Intel,” said Evan Kypreos.

“The award tops off a sterling year for the company, which boasted a 300% profits increase in its most recent earnings report thanks to huge sales of its new Ryzen processors.”said Evan Kypreos, Editor of Trusted Reviews, at its 10th annual Trusted Reviews Awards.

The winner of the ‘Brand of the Year’ category is decided by the public votes, the ‘PC Component of the Year’ award is selected by a panel of experts from Trusted Reviews and they chose AMD Ryzen processors from a range of products launched in 2017. It is actually one of the most influential products of the year. Ryzen and vega made Nvidia and Intel feel that they have a real competitor in both GPU and CPU market.

“AMD’s Ryzen chips were first launched in March this year. In the intervening months they’ve changed the landscape of the processor market, bringing huge and relatively affordable multi-core power to PC gamers worldwide. The Ryzen 3, 5 and 7 chips all received Recommended awards in their Trusted Reviews reviews, which is no mean feat in such a competitive market.” Trusted reviews wrote on the releasing the awards and event coverage.

“2017 has been an incredible year for AMD in delivering both AMD Ryzen processors and Radeon™ RX Vega Graphics to a passionate response from enthusiasts, whom appreciate the industry-leading innovation AMD brings to the PC market,” said AMD Chief Marketing Officer John Taylor. “We’re thrilled and grateful to the Trusted Reviews audience for their recognition of continued AMD efforts to push the boundaries of what is possible for developers, enthusiasts, creators, consumers and gamers.” Trusted reviews wrote on the releasing the awards and event coverage.

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dailytechnologynews · 6 years ago

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GloFo 7nm: A Lost Hope

So as you may know GloFo 7nm was recently cancelled, in this article im going to analyze all of what this implies in a lot of levels but mostly on the technical one, both in short and long term

before beginning please have in mind:

1) im Spanish and my english writing might be poor, also this is by far the longest article ive ever wrote and it took me 2 and a half Hours to complete, there can be mistakes but don't be harsh pls

2) i currently own a bit of AMD stock, this means I focus on them more, but as you will see this doesn't affect my thinking

3) i link various articles in this one, i recommend you reading them for better comprehension

4) this article contains A LOT of estimates, they are based on public knowledge, if some of that knowledge turns out to be false or inaccurate the estimates based on it do the same, however they are the best that I can do, if I had more hard data I will use it. in particular, my estimates about TSMC 7nm are… weak and early, please don't complain about them, its the best I can do without more hard data

9001) WARNING: this article is LONG, the character count its literally OVER 9000!!!!

with that said lets begin

The first important question is WHY? Why did GloFo cancel their 7nm node? the answer is simple: MONEY, this quote from anandtech sums things up:

So, the key takeaway here is that while the 7LP platform was a bit behind TSMC’s CLN7FF when it comes to HVM – and GlobalFoundries has never been first to market with leading edge bulk manufacturing technologies anyway – there were no issues with the fabrication process itself. Rather there were deeper economic reasons behind the decision.

the full article is here: https://www.anandtech.com/show/13277/globalfoundries-stops-all-7nm-development

The second question is: how does GloFo 7nm compare to TSMC 7nm, because if glofo’s node was worse than TSMC's then the only loss here would be the competition, well this is absolutely not the case, GloFo 7nm was superior than TSMC 7nm, maybe by a wide margin, but this depends literally of thousands of factors, so the best that i can do is to approximate the final answer basing on all that we know first we have to know the specifics of GloFo 7nm, here is an excellent article containing them and more: https://fuse.wikichip.org/news/641/iedm-2017-globalfoundries-7nm-process-cobalt-euv/ if you read the article and understand most of it, you have my respect, but lets list the facts that we care about:

1) 55% power reduction at the same frequency

2) 40% frequency improvement at the same power

3) extremely tuned fin profiles

4) cobalt for some critical layers, improving interconnect speed and drastically reducing electromitigation, this is very important as the wall to reaching high clocks is interconnect speed

this looks extremely nice, but how does this translate into real world max clocks? Well if you assume the GloFo chart was linear then the results are very good, here is a calibration based in real data, done in the anandtech forums by /u/catmerc (thanks!): https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/next-gen-zen-2-3-starship-and-derivatives.2511914/page-3#post-39322122 you watched right: 4,6 GHz at the same power you would get 3,3 GHz on 14nm, WOW, this means that (again if the chart was linear) 5 GHz wouldn't be far fetched at all, this is probably too good and my estimations are that GloFo 7nm was a bit worse than what this chart implies, still I think 5 GHz would have been doable, but only for single core turbo, just in case: im referring to the SoC version, clocks on 7HPC would have been ludicrous

now we have to analyze how good TSMC 7nm is, this is harder to know and there is less data about this but lets do it anyway. first we have to get the advertised numbers, and those are 60% power reduction at the same frequency or 30% frequency improvement at the same power, source: https://www.anandtech.com/show/12677/TSMC-kicks-off-volume-production-of-7nm-chips, this is starting to look worse than GloFo from the first moment, however there is a big issue here: the bases are different, GloFo bases their 7nm numbers on their 14nm, and TSMC does it over their 16nm+ this makes comparison hard, I remember that TSMC 16nm clocked higher than Samsung 14nm which is the same as GloFo 14nm, but consumed a bit more and was less dense, I cant source those claims but if you look at the numbers they make sense, anyway this approach failed as a solid comparison point so lets move on, how about taking the words of their clients? Spoiler alert: worse than GloFo

Speed gains of 16% at 10 nm may dry up at 7 nm due to resistance in metal lines. Power savings will shrink from 30% at 10 nm to 10–25% at 7 nm, and area shrinks may decline from 37% at 10 nm to 20–30% at 7 nm, said Paul Penzes, a senior director of engineering on Qualcomm’s design technology team. source: https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1333109

Arm claims that the latest 7-nm nodes will only deliver 2% to 3% more speed than the 16-nm node. “There hasn’t been much frequency benefit at all since 16 nm … wire speed hasn’t scaled for some time,” said Peter Greenhalgh, an Arm fellow and vice president of technology. source: https://www.eetasia.com/news/article/18060102-arm-announces-high-performance-laptop-cpu

so basically two clients of TSMC are saying that there are close to none clock gains on 7nm (compared to 10nm, this is important) and I know they mean TSMC and not GloFo because they both say the problem is interconnect speed which if you remember from above is one of the things GloFo 7nm improved a lot thanks to cobalt and other things, also GloFo is a much smaller fab, it was going to get into HVM later and most people were going to use TSMC anyway. So now we know TSMC 7nm isn't as good as GloFo 7nm was, but by how much? Well a little time ago I made a prediction of how Ryzen 3000 would clock on both nodes, I recently updated it to reflect that AMD will use the HPC variant: https://www.reddit.com/r/aceshardware/comments/923t76/ryzen_3000_clock_predictions/ so there is your answer, a not at all laughable 300 MHz loss, but I think you also want to know how did I get to that concussion, well… it is a bit tricky and fail prone also it has a 100mhz or higher margin of error, anyway here it goes: the base is Ryzen 7 1800X which turbos up to 4 GHz on GloFo 14LPP TSMC 16nm+ clocks higher than GloFo 14lpp but lower than 12LP, 4,2GHz is my best estimate, TSMC 10nm should give about 5% of a boost to max clocks (remember max clocks ALWAYS increase less than “performance” for high end CPUs) that gets us to >4,4 GHz, going from 10nm to 7nm should give a negligible boost of around 2% but this is just enough to put that number on 4,5 GHz, this is the number for the mobile variant, but as i discovered during the writing of this article, AMD is going to use the HPC variant which features a 7.5 track library instead of the 6 track one found in the mobile variant it also should use fater interconnects, finding how much will this variant boost clocks is again as there is EVEN LESS data on it, the only numbers that I could find are +13% perf over the mobile variant and up to 4,4 GHz speed for the sram(L* cache), cache usually is a bit slower than the CPU itself so this doesnt mean the limit is 4,4 GHz. with all of this my estimation for 7nm HPC is 4,7 GHz which is still lower than the GloFo 7nm SoC version, have in mind im being a bit cautious with this one 4,8 GHz is possible , just for laughs if we compared max clocks of GloFo 7nm HPC(IBM only) vs TSMC 7nm HPC the difference will be ~0,8GHz, LOL just LOL (the number is serious tough) as you can see this is tricky as is based on estimates over estimates, however there are some limits to how good or how bad it can clock, so while my number might (and possibly will) fail, it cant fail by much The third question is: who this affects and how does it? The answer is AMD, IBM, Intel, TSMC and maybe Samsung, so lets analyze how it affects everyone on that list

AMD: Negatively

after the previous paragraph you can see why: 300-200mhz loss its not good, but this is just the tip of the iceberg, even if GloFo continued with 7nm AMD might have chosen TSMC 7nm for ryzen 3000 because of time constraints, the really bad thing about this is that the clocks of TSMC nodes are expected to be flat until 3nm which will mean a tech change from finfet to gaafet, this means Intel has 3-4 years of wide and increasing clock leadership so the only way AMD can beat Intel’s performance in the desktop market is through big IPC increases, which are unlikely to be big enough,still AMD should be able to beat Intel in value (perf/price) by a very good margin, server and laptop market are a VERY different story and I expect AMD to do very well on those. another HUGE concern for AMD should be prices, with near zero competition TSMC can increase prices both on the short and the long term, similar to the DRAM market, this means either smaller margins for AMD or higher final product prices.

for those all reasons I did cut my personal stock price target for AMD by a BIG 20%, yes you heard right: the day before the announcement I thought AMD was going to reach a 25% (because percentages work that way) higher price than today, im not going to say what my exact price targets are but I believe AMD is going to go up from the current price, just much less than before

IBM: Negatively, VERY negatively

well.. this guys really take the worst part, basically they have no node suitable for their high-end CPUs for the foreseeable future, glofo spun off an ASIC group which is said to help port costumer designs to other nodes, the problem is that there is no high performance 7nm class node apart from intel 10nm (if they fix it)

Intel: Positively

a lot of what I said for AMD applies here in reverse, Intel basically has an assured performance lead in the desktop market over AMD, but still they will have to compete to a denser, cheaper to produce 7nm chip lineup with their 14nm one, their server market share is still posed to get lower maybe by a bog amount

TSMC: Positively, VERY positively

on the short term they get more volume and therefore revenue, and in a now 2-player game (3 if intel opens its fabs) they get the ability to increase or even pact prices

Samsung: Positively

Samsung on the short term will probably see no gains, but on the long term they might win some designs, however the big win for them is the lack of competency driving prices an therefore margins up

YOU, the consumer: Negatively

as per the points stated above you might get more expensive chips, and maybe even worse ones, cutting-edge node development is mindblowingly expensive and that maybe is an understatement, with less competition tsmc and samsung might opt to do less aggressive jumps to save a huge amount of money on RD, this remains to be seen, it may not happen, but the possibility is out there and I wont dismiss it

to end I would like to quote an excellent comment from /u/nagromo which summarizes perfectly some of my thoughts:

I was hopeful that IBM research working with them meant it would be more like "IBM 7nm, manufactured by GloFo", similar to how they've done well with Samsung 14nm. I still think there's a decent chance it really was on track, and they're telling the truth and just think they can be more profitable using their successful 12/14nm technologies instead of investing $10B+ into 7nm. I'm really disappointed to hear this. I thought it was a reasonable hope that the IBM research team would be able to achieve or approach their 40% performance, 55% power numbers. There's rumors about poor performance from TSMC 7nm. My hopes for Ryzen 3 aren't nearly as high as they were yesterday.

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The ‘PC Master Race’ Still Sucks

On September 13, 2018, The Verge published a video guide for building a PC. Hosted by writer Stefan Etienne, the video was only 10 minutes long, and included a shocking amount of errors in that short time, some of which could ruin a computer.

The video instructed viewers to install components in the wrong order. When laying out his tools, Etienne referred to two zip ties as "tweezers." He applied way too much thermal paste to the CPU.

The response from the PC building and gaming community was immediate and ruthless. People started pointing out the numerous errors in the video on forums and social media. PC-oriented YouTubers and Twitch streamers made reaction videos, analyzing and mocking Etienne's many errors. While the written version of the guide is still up on the Verge, the publication eventually took down the video.

Today, Etienne will readily admit every error in the video, and has recently gone on the massively popular PC YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips to talk about the ordeal, and build a new PC with the eponymous Linus in an attempt at redemption.

The video aims to be a capstone for the whole affair. With Linus's blessing, Etienne has served his sentence of terrible internet virality. He made a mistake online, was run out of the PC community he considered himself a part of, and now that he's been thoroughly punished, he is ready to continue making the kind of content he'd been making for years before the infamous video derailed him.

It's a familiar cycle for online infamy, but allowing the Verge video debacle to simply end there ignores that the PC gaming community remains a largely unchecked haven for assholes. The clearest example of the worst aspects of this community is that, in addition to being mocked for his mistakes, Etienne said that he also received threats of violence, and that some people used racist slurs against him and the Verge editor in chief Nilay Patel.

"You put a couple screws in wrong, and you're a [n-word] now?" Etienne told me in an interview. "Nah, no, no, no, that's not how it works, bro."

That racial slurs would come out of a community that still jokingly defines itself with a reference to Nazi ideology—on Reddit the "PC Master Race" community has more than 5 million members—is not a surprise. In 2015, PC Gamer, a publication that caters to this community, encouraged readers to reject this term because of its racist connotations.

In 2016, I had my own brush with this side of the PC gaming community, after I published an article saying that getting into PC gaming is still way too hard. I've spent almost 20 years writing and editing online, sometimes covering criminals and actual neo-Nazis, and have seen plenty of readers respond with very angry, sometimes anti-Semitic comments. But the only time an editor ever checked in with me to see if I was doing okay because of the fallout of an article was after I said that installing an all-in-one CPU water cooler is not super easy. That's how big and vicious the response was.

My argument was and remains that while a PC is the best way to play games, it can be quite difficult to get into because of a high upfront cost; difficulties in shopping for the right build for the right budget; and the actual process of building the PC, which requires significant time and effort if it goes well, and can be frustrating and costly if anything goes wrong.

I've recently upgraded my GPU to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, and, after months of diagnosing a recurring problem, upgraded my failing CPU to an AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, which required a new motherboard. While I was at it, I also replaced (on Linus's recommendation) my all-in-one water cooler with a Noctua heatsink and fan CPU cooler.

The size of these new components made installing them even harder. My Gigabyte-manufactured 3080 is over a foot long, and the Noctua cooler is so large it almost touches the far end of my large PC case. I had to move my SSD and remove an HDD tray rack entirely to make room for the GPU, which barely fits in the case. The CPU cooler is now so large that, as far as I can tell, I have to remove it in order to reach the RAM in case I want to upgrade it, which would mean reapplying the thermal paste and reinstalling the cooler. If I make a mistake during this process and damage a part, it could cost hundreds of dollars, and I might not even be able to get a replacement because there's a global shortage of parts.

It all worked out, but building a PC can be stressful depending on your budget and level of experience, and as Linus pointed out in his video with Etienne, doing any of this in the context of a video shoot, where there's limited time and things have to be performed for the camera, makes it much more difficult. According to Etienne, this is a big reason why the Verge video went so wrong.

Etienne told me the video shoot started at noon on a Friday, but that the shoot began with around three hours of photographing every single component, inside and outside the box. At around 3 p.m., he began the actual building process by unboxing the components on camera. As the process went on, prolonged by the fact that the camera had to capture it from several angles, Etienne and the video crew were getting close to 5 p.m. on a Friday, and the crew was itching to start the weekend.

"They start talking about what they want to do that evening, because it's Friday, which, hey, like we're all human, it's a Friday, we want to leave work," Etienne told me. "But it's 3 p.m. Right? You're not leaving anytime soon, the shoot just started."

"The Verge has always had zero tolerance for vile, bad-faith harassment campaigns against reporters, and this situation is no different," Patel told Motherboard in a statement. "You can read the editors’ note that Verge leadership posted in support of Verge writer Sarah Jeong in August 2018, and my own tweet below denouncing internet harassment, specifically addressing the PC build video. In addition to public support from editorial, Vox Media provides security support to ensure the safety and well-being of any staff members experiencing harassment."

Patel and Vox Media, which owns the Verge, did not respond to a specific question about how long Etienne had for the shoot.

The kinds of pressures Etienne describes are entirely familiar to me from Motherboard's own video productions. We've published two similar videos, one about building an Ethereum mining rig, and another about upgrading RAM on a 2017 iMac. It involves much more than just turning a camera on and doing the thing. There's a studio space that is booked ahead for a specific period of time. There are lighting and sound considerations which are different for every angle. If you fumble, you have to do it over again. PC enthusiasts often say that building a PC is just like playing with Lego, but imagine installing a CPU heatsink backplate in a cramped PC case while it's facing away from you and towards a camera, and while the clock is ticking.

"Members of [the crew that shot the video] came back to me personally after to literally walk me outside and apologize to me and say 'I didn't know building a computer was so hard,'" Etienne said. "It's not a quantum computer, but it's not Lego."

"That's one of the reasons I didn't get personal about what went up in that video," Linus said in his video with Etienne. "To me it looked more like a systemic problem. Someone, especially who has never done something before on camera, should have an experienced supervisor making sure that they don't say or do anything dumb, because it happens. That's the role that I'm playing here that was clearly completely absent at the Verge. How the fuck did that video ever get uploaded?"

Etienne said that after the incident that having that kind of supervision during shoots did become policy at the Verge after the PC video.

“Any time we issue a correction or in rare cases take down published material we try to learn from it and prevent similar things from happening in the future," Patel said.

One mistake Etienne makes in the Verge video is using the wrong screws to mount the motherboard to the case. As Linus points out in the video with Etienne, when you're building a PC, you'll have multiple types of screws with the same threading that look similar, but have different purposes. Here, for example, is an M3 button head screw and an M3 countersunk screw, side-by-side. One would be used to mount the motherboard while the other would be used for installing an SSD into a tray:

Image: Linus Tech Tips

This is the kind of minutiae a user has to internalize in order to build their own PC correctly, and it's a big reason why people cling to their game consoles and Macs even though a PC is so much better than both. It might not seem like a big difference, but using the wrong screw, especially a screw that is too long, can permanently damage the motherboard or other expensive components.

This is basically what I said in my 2016 article, and I still get angry emails about it today. My favorite reaction came from Gamers Nexus, a PC YouTube channel (that I like!), which made a response video to the article to "defend the PC building culture." In it, Gamers Nexus editor in chief Steve Burke (again, big fan!) opens by mocking me for saying that I cut myself while building the PC and joking that "I bled for this fucking thing." Ten minutes later into the same video, Burke proceeds to cut himself while building a PC.

That some people reacted to Etienne's Verge video with harassment doesn't just make PC building inaccessible because it requires a basic familiarity with the technology. It allows a minority of bigoted idiots to lay claim to a fine hobby, and alienate everyone else. That some of the harassment is racist and misogynistic also turns the hobby into a space that's difficult to enter if you're anything but a white man.

Etienne told me that so far, the reaction to his video with Linus has been positive. It's the reaction we should have had from the start. Rather than punish and harass someone for making a mistake, the community should have reached out to help and bring more people in. Etienne said the video with Linus has invigorated him to make content again. Some people, he said, have sent messages to him and his girlfriend, apologizing for using slurs against them when the Verge video came out.

"Sometimes people are phony, they'll say they were sorry, when they were never sorry," Etienne said. "Or they'll say sorry, because they feel bad, and they want you to like them again. There's all types of angles. My thing with it is, I don't care. As long as the right content got out there."

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AMD Awarded “Brand of the Year” in Trusted Reviews “Best Tech 2017 Awards"

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AMD Awarded “Brand of the Year” in Trusted Reviews “Best Tech 2017 Awards"

AMD Awarded “Brand of the Year” in Trusted Reviews “Best Tech 2017 Awards”

Trusted reviews Awards 2017

AMD Ryzen processors win “Best Tech 2017 PC Component of the Year” Award AMD won the Trusted Reviews Awards 2017, including the reader’s choice of “Best Tech 2017 Brand of the Year” and “PC Component of the Year” for AMD and for the AMD Ryzen processors product line. Trusted Reviews, a news and media website in London, UK, is a good and comprehensive source of independent expert reviews about many products especially reviews and news about electronics, Trusted Reviews holds their annual awards celebrating best products launched in the tech world each year. and this year AMD got two “not surprising awards”. AMD not only managed to comeback to the world of gaming in 2017 it made it to mobile market datacenter market and just made a great deal with Intel.

“AMD redefined what gamers could expect from their PCs this year, which is a major factor in winning the reader-voted award. In doing so, it beat Samsung, Apple, and Intel,” said Evan Kypreos, Editor of Trusted Reviews, at its 10th annual Trusted Reviews Awards.

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componentplanet · 4 years ago

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Steam Shows CPU Core Counts Slowly, Finally, Creeping Upwards

When AMD launched Ryzen back in April 2017, the company made it a point to emphasize higher core counts than Intel was selling in the consumer market, with a Ryzen 7 1800X offering up to eight CPU cores, compared with four on the 7700K. From a gaming perspective, however, Ryzen wasn’t quite as strong against Intel as it was in other segments. At 1440p and 4K the difference was minimal, but Intel had a modest advantage at 1080p.

It’s now been several years since Ryzen launched, and AMD has been steadily improving its gaming performance at 1080p versus its larger rival with every passing product generation. Intel has responded at various points with new, higher core count CPUs of its own, though the company’s current mainstream consumer desktop socket tops out at 10 CPU cores, compared with AMD’s 16. AMD has improved its performance and core counts more rapidly, but Intel is still shipping far more CPU cores per chip than it did four years ago. Are gamers buying them?

Despite its flaws, the Steam Hardware Survey remains our best source of information for this kind of data. As always, keep in mind that the SHS is a survey of every machine on which Steam is installed, not every computer used to play games. If you download Steam to a low-end laptop to install a game like League of Legends or Darkest Dungeon, it counts for just as much as if you build a dedicated gaming rig and bring it online for the first time.

First, the cumulative data (not shown) shows AMD gaining market share. In May, AMD had 22.45 percent of the market. In September, it holds 25.75 percent of the total install base. The breakdown by CPU core count is shown below:

This covers every chip but 18-core CPUs, which have 0.01 percent market share. All CPU core counts above that, up to 56 (not 64) cores are listed at 0.00 percent, so we stopped at 16. We see evidence of growth in the 6, 8, 10, 12, and 16-core markets. While quad-cores are still the most popular configuration by far, 36.63 percent of the market now uses six cores or more. If you want to see games using more CPU cores in the future, moving the needle on median CPU core count is how we’ll get there.

We cannot distinguish between AMD and Intel when it comes to the lower core counts, but above eight cores, we can take a pretty good guess at which company is gaining market share in certain SKUs. AMD does not sell a 10-core or a 14-core CPU. Intel does not currently sell a 10th Generation 16-core CPU. While Intel has sold 16-core chips in the past, any recent growth in the segment is almost certainly being driven by AMD, now a sudden surge in demand for last-generation Intel Core X CPUs.

Intel’s 10-core CPUs include the Core i9-10900K, as well as multiple members of the Core X family. Most of the recent growth has likely come from the 10900K, and the CPUs collectively account for 0.16 percent of the market, 2x what they held in May.

AMD shares the 12-core space with a similar range of older Core X CPUs, but 12-core market share has increased from 0.37 percent in May to 0.61 percent in September. We can safely assume most, if not all, of that increase was driven by the Ryzen 9 3900X and Ryzen 9 3900XT. There are virtually no 14-core chips, but the 0.01 percent of them out there are all Intel CPUs. The number of 16-core chips has also edged upwards, from 0.1 percent in May to 0.14 percent in September. 6-core chips improved their market share by 1.15x, while 8-core chips grew faster, at 1.32x.

Fun Fact: The only three-core CPU ever released that I recall was AMD’s Toliman-core Phenom II. Toliman wasn’t a bad chip, but there would have to be an absolute ton of them out there in the ether to be holding 1 percent of the market all by themselves. But what else could be holding down the 3 CPU market?

We don’t know how large the difference is in CPU core count between the median gaming PC and the total Steam install base, but it seems safe to bet that most gamers are now playing on quad-cores at minimum. Unlucky dual-core mobile owners who last bought lightweight gaming systems in 2016 – 2017 are likely approaching an upgrade cycle.

With so many gamers already using six-core and eight-core systems, this may finally be the console generation where we start seeing games practically optimized for high core counts on upper-end Ryzen and Core systems. If quad-cores continue declining at the current rate and six cores keep growing, the two markets will switch places in the next few years. Between the growth in CPU core counts and the likelihood that we’ll start seeing games beginning to play with using AI for calculations this cycle, we could see a bit more innovation in the gaming market than we’ve seen in the past seven years or so. The improvements to the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 will help with this — outfitting both consoles with an eight-core Ryzen CPU will ensure developers have reason to target optimal performance on a modern high-end CPU as opposed to optimizing against last-generation’s Jaguar.

Now Read:

Intel Confirms 8-Core Tiger Lake CPUs Are on the Way

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Now Requires Its Own SSD

A New Look at the Golden Age of Arcade Games

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entergamingxp · 4 years ago

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This Death Stranding Custom Built PC Even Includes an Enclosed Bridge Baby

July 28, 2020 8:54 AM EST

Plastic baby doll and heat – what could possibly go wrong?

When Death Stranding released on PlayStation 4 on November 8 last year, players were immediately taken with its bizarre and vast open-world. Granted, there were some who called it nothing but a walking simulator that was bloated, frustrating, and slow-paced where others praised it to the high heavens for its unique concepts, lasting appeal, graphics, voice acting, and soundtrack but regardless, director Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions produced a unique video game that had everyone talking. One of the many reasons gamers loved Death Stranding was due to freelance porter Sam Porter Bridges and his little “BB” strapped to his chest. So much so that here we can see someone who has build a custom Death Stranding PC and stuck a plastic baby doll inside of it. Why does the idea of heat from the PC and plastic make me so nervous?

Cami Roebuck who is an actress, filmmaker, and artist has taken to the idea of Death Stranding so much that she has built her very own PC to commemorate the game. Straight off the bat, the first thing you notice is that there is a baby inside, obviously not a real child but a plastic doll. Cami has also decorated the case with the Bridges logo with the case looks like mail Sam would carry around. Even though I was initially concerned about the plastic doll melting, Cami has stated that she has made precautions to ensure the doll won’t go up in flames, ruin her PC and burn the house down.

Hi, hi! For everyone who has expressed concern about our sweet little Lou melting, we took precautions to ensure that she wouldn’t! Here’s a lil glimpse at some of that! It has also been run/done some heavy lifting since she was put in and she’s all good! NO MELTY BABY HERE!!!

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— Cami Roebuck (@CamiRoebuck) July 27, 2020

Cami was able to build her special Death Stranding PC after her boyfriend upgraded to a new set-up leaving her to snag some of the unwanted parts and design her very own computer. If Cami seems familiar to you, it may be because you have seen her in cosplay somewhere. Cami has been invited as a guest to comic and pop culture conventions all over the southeast US where she set up a table, sold prints, signed autographs, and took pictures with fans. Along with that she and her family also sold geek and horror-themed handmade goods from their Etsy store, The MHC Workshop, at these conventions. Throughout her cosplay career, Cami has been featured in numerous publications such as Marvel’s Costober Fest, MTV’s Dragon*Con Coverage, Wizard World Magazine, Cosplay Culture Magazine, and many more. She has also been recognized with awards for her costuming, including Best Comic Book Duo at Dragon*Con, 1st place team-up in Wizard World New Orlean’s inaugural costume contest, first runner-up in Pensacon’s inaugural costume contest, and 3rd place in the legendary tier at the Smite World Championship and HiRez Expo 2017.

Death Stranding launched on PC July 14 and thankfully, you didn’t need a huge monster of a computer to run it. For a modest gameplay experience at 720p/30fps, you’ll need Windows 10, Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 8GB of memory, GeForce GTX 10503GB or AMD Radeon RX 560 4GB, Version 12 of Direct X, 80GB of storage space, and a Direct X compatible sound card. If you want to amp that up a bit and get the ultimate experience, you still don’t need the highest of spec PC. Windows 10, Intel Core i54460 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400, 8GB of memory, Geforce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB or Radeon RX 570 4GB, Version 12 of Direct X, 80GB of storage space, and a Direct X compatible sound card will ensure you get the best out of Death Stranding.

Death Stranding launched on PC July 14 on both Steam and the Epic Games Store. You can also pick it up for PS4 if you haven’t done so already.

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Best GPU For Ryzen 5 3600 And 3600X

Many motherboards have an integrated graphics chip to take care of less-intensive images but if you would like to play with HD (or even better ) games or need to perform any productive work linked to images like 3D rendering, video processing, or perhaps jobs such as crypto mining, you need to have a dedicated graphics card.CPU bottle necking is a situation when you pair using a luxury graphics card using a not-so-powerful CPU which is not able to use that much graphic power. Considering that a graphics card was designed to made as much images as you can at one time, even in case your CPU is not able to keep up with the card, it is going to begin to bottleneck.The opposing thing (but both awful ) can take place if you set of flagship CPU using a budget graphics card, and it is named GPU bottle necking.My point is you must always get a picture card along with a CPU that match each other nicely, instead of titling in favor of both of these profoundly.

There are lots of bottleneck calculators on the net in which you need to record your GPU and CPU, and they will inform you whether your mix is bad or good.By spending so much money in advertisements how quickly their individual graphics cards have become with every passing season, PC hardware producers make the typical consumers forget one fundamental thing: A high profile graphics card is not for each PC builder on the market.In reality, if you restrict your self to 1080p AAA names, you'll find lots of'budget' graphics cards that may get the work done without breaking your wallet. Going by its title, crimson color is utilized with the black that gives it an excellent appearance.

Unlike a lot of GPUs in its own range, this one includes a metal shroud for your cooler. Clocked in 1325 MHz, it requires electricity out of a 8+6 electricity link. As a result of its own 6 +1 multi-phase design plank, it runs efficiently and over clocks with equilibrium.To be able to maintain the card cooler, it's nickel-plated heat pipe using two 100 milli meter fans, despite the fact that there's the Mute Fan technology that enables the enthusiast to completely turn off, even if the temp strikes under the 60 c mark.

The motive for this is that the massive heat sink, however, that heat sink additionally makes it bigger than other comparable cards.Concerning connectivity, it includes 3 Display Ports, 1 HDMI interface, and 1 DVI interface -- that means you will have no difficulty in linking it with various kinds of screen screens. 1 good thing which you'll notice here is that each of these connectors include dust covers.Aside from the comparative high energy intake, we could not find any actual flaw in this card. I used the term real since you can not anticipate 1440p gambling within this budget.So, like I said before, if you would like to play just 1080p games, then it is a fantastic choice to set it together with your Ryzen 5 3600. Yes, it was published back in 2017 but remains great if you're searching for an beneath 200 graphics card. While they have less transistor count and fewer pc units compared to RX 5700XT, they are stronger compared to older-gen Polaris-based RX 580 we analyzed previously -- even though occupying less space.Considering that the AMD's relatively greater performance record from the mid range GPU marketplace and that RX 5700XT is our recommendation to get the ideal GPU under 350 dollars , we had high hopes because of its small siblings too.

Here we chose to add RX 5500XT card from Asus. Design-wise, it's a gorgeous design of thin lines on its own back plate, together with ROG emblem. This ROG emblem has RGB, and you can personalize it via the Aura Sync program. In general, the card is big and occupies two of the PCIe slots. You will find four Display Ports that means that you can join a maximum of four screens with it to get a maximum resolution of 7680 x 4320.Like in a number of different GPUs, the back plate is composed of metal that gives it great strength in addition to helps dissipate heat. For additional cooling system, it's two axial fans. In our testing, we discovered these large-blade lovers to be slower and smoother compared to lovers at other mid sized cards.Another fantastic thing I discovered in this particular card is Double BIOS.

It usually means that you will find two BIOS installed this particular graphics card, plus they allow you to operate the card in OC and quiet manner.RX 5500XT runs in OC manner by default, however you can alter it to quiet mode via a dedicated turn in the backside of the card. The latter contains 4 GB VRAM rather than 8 GB at RX 5500XT, but as we are aware that additional VRAM does not enhance your gaming performance unless your match needs additional memory, we jumped. GTX 1650 Gaming scarcely spanned 60 fps at 1080p High and obtained to just 42 fps in 1440p High configurations.The identical thing occurred in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, in which the gap between both of these cards was nearly 20 percent.Concerning temperature, this GPU generates almost the identical quantity of warmth as GTX 1650, and considerably lower than that which GTX 1660 superb and 1660 Ti create.

In addition, it consumed less electricity than GTX 1650 in idle in addition to beneath the load.That said, we discovered GTX 1660 Ti to be greater than RX 5500XT in virtually every facet. That is why, when you've got some more cash to invest, you may start looking for different options too.As a result of its low-power intake, you do not demand a high-end PSU. In reality, Asus has stated that a 450W PSU is enough to power it up.The following GPU in our listing is that the GTX 1660Ti Gambling X 6G from MSI. Having been part of this Nvidia 1650/1660 show this is one of those very few GTX-branded cards to showcased the hottest Turing Architecture.The two RTX and these brand new GTX cards comprise 12 nm manufacturing process and Turing structure but what makes them different is that the inclusion of tensor or ray-tracing cores from the RTX cards.Concerning layout, this card includes just two grey-colored fans sitting on MSI's Twin Frozr 7 cooling at the front, despite the fact that there's a aluminium plate at the back.

Despite getting the term gambling in its title, the RGB lighting is minimal here. There is single light bar on very top and two thin strips in the bottom of every fan.As a result of its great design and cooling, it's a fantastic design potential.As of this moment, even the least expensive RTX cards are not in the budget for the majority of people (and just add ray-tracing which just a couple of games support), this 1660/Ti line-up sits at the center of GTX pascal cards along with also the RTX 20-series cards.Overall, its enhanced transistor count, bigger die-size, more flow chips, and very low power demands makes it an automatic option within present GTX 1060/1070 cards.1 issue you could have with this particular card is its lengthy that might not be acceptable for smaller PC builds.

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Best Upcoming PS5 Games for 2020 to keep your eyes on

Along with the launch of Xbox Series X, the Sony PS5 will also launch at the same month, which is holiday 2020. Just like Xbox Series X, the Sony alPS5so bringing their 10th gen gaming console, which is Playstation 5. Though the announcement of the PS5 launch news came to the market earlier than the Xbox Series X, after the news of Series X most of the console lovers started comparing both consoles with each other to determine which is better and which one they should get. As per the looks, Playstation 5 is way better than Xbox Series X, you can take it from an Xbox lover like me. If you compare the specifications Xbox may prove to be better in some cases, to know more about the specifications read other articles & blogs on PS5 and Xbox on this website and decide yourself which is better. But, when the war is between two gaming consoles, the main question arise that which are the main exclusive games offering by these consoles. As we know, even all the Xbox users know that PS5 always comes on top in case of exclusive games, which makes them the fan-favourite. In this article, we are going to discuss the upcoming exclusive games for PS5, for which you should buy PS5 and you won’t regret. Most of those games would also have support for their 9th gen counterpart which is PS4 but with cut-down in graphics and FPS for sure. The biggest titles like Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy, Spider-Man, Uncharted, Assassin’s Creed, The Elder Scrolls, etc. have already lined up for PS5 launch. Apart from them, other upcoming titles like Cyberpunk, Lord of the Rings, Horizon Zero Dawn 2, God of War 2, Ghost of Tsushima etc. are also lined up and showing huge promise according to their game trailers. Note: Images are just for reference.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 5 for PS5

Story-wise Call of Duty: Black Ops 5 is going to be Cold War-related and the game is going to be a loaded FPS game and going be launch at fall 2020. Story is set on the Cold War, unlike any other Call of Duty instalments beforeHeritage FPS shooting gameGoing be launch on both PS4 & PS5Probably going to feature a huge Multiplayer mode as well There is a piece of bad news for some people as this game is going to be a cross-platform game, and going to release both on Xbox and PlayStation consoles. The good thing is the generation of the game would be also cross-generation so that 9th and 10th both generation’s console holders can play this game. But to get the best out of the game you should own the 10th console like Playstation 5 as the game is designed for 10th gen actually.

The project is being headed by the Californian-based game developer Treyarch. If you buy PS5 then you can enjoy the game in higher resolution and in higher FPS. 4K 60 FPS gameplay is conformed in PS5, apart from that the SSD will provide you zero-waiting loading time, and the powerful GPU is going to ensure the highest level of performance.

Horizon Zero Dawn 2 - PlayStation 5 exclusive

As always Horizon Zero Dawn is going to be an exclusive PlayStation game, based on the same futuristic Robot ruled the world, this game is going to explode with the graphics presentation this time with the power of Playstation 5. Exclusive Title for PlayStation onlyOptimized especially for PS5, so out of the world graphics and ultra-level 4K 90 FPS can be expectedLaunching just with the PS5 itself, so it would make a great bundle dealSSD performance would make the gameplay experience even smoother

As last time with the 9th gen console’s marketing, the Xbox lost the battle to the PS4 due to PlayStation’s awesome exclusive game collections, even with the 10th consoles with games like Horizon Zero Dawn 2 on PlayStation’s side, the same could happen again. The game is an original one, no remake of any old classic games, where Horizon features a far-future game world where gigantic robotic machines ruling the Earth, along with that world they feature immersive graphics as well. Along with the awesome graphics and huge explore-able world they feature an addictive open-world role play like Assassin’s Creed or Tomb Raider gameplay. This fully-featured game won the heart of millions of players last time, they are going to do the same with Horizon 2 as well. This time with the next-gen AMD Navi GPU and Octa-core AMD Zen 2 CPU PS5 is more powerful than ever, and it is going to serve you the best possible graphics and performance for sure.

Cyberpunk 2077

This one is a game for which everyone is waiting for since the last E3 conference. This game features some crazy casting like Keanu Reeves and some others. The game features dystopian society and outlawed groups along with an RPG experience. Being developed by the same developers as The WitcherGraphics is not just good actually it is the sate-of-the-art level.A full-fledged RPG experience with a player decisive choice to influence the story outcome.Based on established IP (Intellectual Property) This game is being developed by the CD Projekt Developers, the fine team behind the “The Witcher” series. Cyberpunk 2077 is going to feature a fantasy-based future world of dystopian California. https://youtu.be/qIcTM8WXFjk Like any great RPG game, Cyberpunk 2077 is also going to be an Open world, player based decisive role-playing game, where the players have to select eight different operatives, customize and control them according to the story. Accordance to the players' choices and decisions the outcome and ending will differ in various ways. There are many alternative endings are possible, which the players will have to discover. This game is going to launch on PS5 after the launch of Playstation 5, but officially this game is going to launch on April 2020 and this one not going to be an exclusive game, as it will also be released on various platforms like, Xbox One, PC, PS4, PS5 etc. But, for sure Cyberpunk 2077 is going to one of those very first games to be launched for the PS5 10th gen console. Though according to me if you want to enjoy the Cyberpunk 2077 at its fullest then wait for the PS5 launch. With the powerful specs of Playstation 5, you would be able to unlock all the performance nodes of Cyberpunk's Red Engine 4 based developments. As the art-style is just like the Blade Runner-style, so the PS5 featuring Radeon Navi GPU, Ryzen 7nm Zen 2 CPU, and super-fast SSD are actually the hardware you would need to get the best performance along with the best graphics of this game.

Ghost of Tsushima for PS5

A Samurai styled RPG (Role Playing Game) with a stunning graphics and the outstanding storyline is coming up with the name of Ghost of Tsushima. This game was first teased back at 2017, and at 2019 E3 the trailer and gameplay were launched. This one is a piece of art many players are waiting for. Feudal Japan setting is super cool.Swordplay looks amazing, many players do prefer swordplay than a gunfight.Authentic Japanese score will give you an extra feel.Cinematic presentation makes the game more intuitive.An exclusive for PlayStation only. After the gameplay trailer launched, suddenly this game attracted a lot of attention towards it, but the game was announced for PS4 mainly, however when the PS5 news aroused, the developers of Ghost of Tsushima also turned to more agile towards the cross-gen compatibility. So, it has now been confirmed that this game is going to be launched on PS4 first but afterwards, with the release of PS5, the ghost of Tsushima will also be available for PS5 as well. The game is being developed by Sucker Punch Productions who previously developed the “Infamous” series. https://youtu.be/kSAvzeopPC8 Like I said about Cyberpunk 2077, the same stands for Ghost of Tsushima as well. As this game is very much Artwork and cinematic presentation dependent, the best of this game will be coming out with the best hardware only. So, it would be wise if you buy this game on PS5 instead of PS4, to enjoy the game at max graphics and performance. With Playstation 5 you will have guaranteed 4K 60 FPS and 8K 30 FPS performance. Also, this one is an exclusive PlayStation game, so if you own the game it will be a matter of pride for you as a console gamer.

God of War 2

Here comes one of the biggest PlayStation exclusive of all time, God of War. The God of War 2 (or whatever the name will be) has not been officially announced, but it has been spotted that the developers of Sony Santa Monica, was hiring for their God of war 2 projects through their career website back at the Q4 2018. The first instalment of God of war for PS4 was even better than the originalsPlayStation ExclusiveThe immersive graphics will flourish along with the PS5 specs. If you have played the God of War originals and the reboot version, then you know this for sure that Sony made the reboot version even better than the originals. In terms of gameplay, graphics, aesthetics, sensitivity, story presentation, everything was better with God of War reboot than the already awesome God of War original series.

When the God of War reboot on PS4 got that heartwarming received by the fans around the world, there part 2 is going to happen normally, and anyone can tell that. So yes, the God of War 2 is coming, and most probably it will be a mainstream release for PS5 users. The PS4 version for God of War 2 is still not confirmed. God of War is going to feature best in the industry graphics and going to look awesome with 120Hz display support with 4K 60 FPS and even better in 8K 30 FPS. So, for the PlayStation fans and the God of War fans, this game can be a sole reason to buy a PS5 in the upcoming season. God of war 2 is something which is ought to be 10th gen, therefore if you are still thinking about PS5, it is recommended not to think anymore, and start saving for it.

Final Fantasy VII Remake

Final Fantasy is not loved by all kind of gamers, by there is a huge community, who do use PlayStation just to play this exclusive game year after year. The Square Enix president and CEO, Yosuke Matsuda, have officially announced about the launch of Final Fantasy XII Remake, so the JRPG game lovers are waiting impatiently since then. It is a remake of a god-tier JRPG120Hz and 120 FPS gameplay guaranteedPerfectly used the Ray Tracing BusterAnother PS5 exclusive According to the official announcement this game is going to be a cross-gen game, so it will be supported on both the PS4 and PS5. But whether you have played the Final Fantasy VII on PS4, then playing the remake on the same console is just bizarre. As the remake game is meant to be more graphics enthusiast then playing the game with better hardware is recommended any day, hence PS5 is the way for you. https://youtu.be/tEPb8uQ27BI The PS4 version of the game will hit the market at 3rd week of March 2020 but the PS5 version will come up with the launch of the PS5 itself. One more update is there about the new engine of the game which is going to be Unreal Engine 4, so you can expect the maximum from the game along with PS5. Also experiencing the legendary Final Fantasy VII on 4K 120 FPS 120 Hz is something which no Final Fantasy fan would want to miss, plus do not forget that Final Fantasy is a PlayStation exclusive.

The Elder Scrolls VI on PS5

This one is a legendary game, and I myself a big fan of the Elder Scrolls Series. Thus, when it comes to playing Elder Scrolls with intense graphics with 4K HD R and along with 60+FPS, then I would say Hell Yes. A new game engine is being usedThe performance is going to be so optimized that the developers are claiming it to PC-level gameplay experienceThe game is even more expanding, so it will be featuring a bigger map and many more interactions throughout the map. Elder Scrolls VI has been claimed as one of the biggest launches for PS5 at the time of E3 2018. So, this game is going to be worth trying. But there is a point that Elder Scrolls is not an exclusive game, as it is going to be released for Windows PC, Mac PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo switch all the platforms. The game is being developed by their legacy developer Bethesda and going to be a big name on the 10th gen game list. https://youtu.be/OkFdqqyI8y4 When Elder Scrolls VI was first teased at the time of E3 2018, they did not say anything about the PS5 launch, but when both of the 10th console’s release timings have been confirmed, there it can be easily deduced that the developers are making the changes to make this game also a 10th gen console supported. So, with 10th gen consoles like Xbox series X or PS5, this game is going to provide you 4K 60 FPS gameplay, with the intense graphics. For best and optimum gameplay, the developers are suggesting this game should be played on a console rather than PC.

Spider-Man 2

Yes, Spider-Man is coming again to web you up. This time it is meant for 10th gen gameplay mainly. So, playing Spider-Man on PS4 would be a waste of money and you would not get the same performance or experience as PS5 for sure. Till the date of Spider-Man games, this one is going to feature the biggest map.The gameplay is much smoother, and less complex this time. So, pulling off complex stunts using simple button mashing is going to be easier.Due to SSD optimization, this game is going to be a much responsive one this time.PlayStation exclusive As this game is one of the most popular games around the world, and an exclusive one, this game has been always a pressure point on the players because of which they bought PlayStation. That pressure point is still on, and even this time Spider-Man 2 is going to be a PlayStation exclusive game. Actually Spider-Man 2 is going to be a PS5 game, but a PS4 version will also follow. However, playing a 10th gen game on a 9th gen console is not something I would suggest.

The largely non-interactable world of the primary game can be given an actual jolt, with the energy on tap in the PS5 allowing more NPCs, environmental information and, crucially, the capacity to visit each indoor and outdoor local without prolonged loading screens. It might be awfully exceptional to move to get shouted at by way of J. Jonah Jameson at The Daily Bugle, for example, while not having to take a seat via a humdrum you're-going-inside-a-building transition. The fact that Mark Cerny himself has confirmed that the brand new SSD within the PlayStation 5 allows the original Spider-Man to load 18-times faster than on PS4 also shows that the sequel would load, to begin with much faster, too, whilst the reality that greater in-game belongings will be addressed after which loaded much quicker manner than Spider-Man himself ought to be able to move via it quicker and at a smoother frame-rate as well.

Uncharted 5

Uncharted has always been a pinnacle at PlayStation’s library, as it is an exclusive to PlayStation, good story, cinematic gameplay, fun to play fun to watch a game. This time the story will continue from Cassie’s point of view where she picks up Nathan’s love for treasure hunting adventures. So yes, this game is going to be a sequel of Uncharted4: A Thief’s End.

As per the Thief's End epilogue, there were hints about there are more to comeEpic graphics, special effects and cinematic action scenes would look jaw-dropping on PS5Would be PlayStation exclusive for sure. Its developer, Naughty Dog, are currently working hard, and the game is not launched is soon, as the team is working on Last of Us 2, another PlayStation Exclusive. Uncharted 5 is reportedly to be launched at the end of 2021 or at the middle of 2022. Even the name of Uncharted 5 is not confirmed yet.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum

The legendary Lord of the Rings is getting another game from the German developers Daedalic Entertainment, which is going to named as lord of the Rings: Gollum and going to feature the legendary fictional character Gollum as the centre character of the game. Features the rich world of Lord of the Rings in an interactive wayGoing to be one of the best Action-Adventure games of the yearA full-fledged RPG where your decision would impact the story-flow of the game directlyWill uncover many other storylines related to Lord of the Rings world and novels which are not covered in movies.

It is not cleared yet that this game is going to be an instalment of Middle Earth series or not, which other franchises based on the same fictional world of the Lord of the Rings. The point is, this game is going to feature a kind of graphics which is going to be so serious that you would be needing a $2500 PC to play the game nicely. There you can grab a Console in a much cheaper price, even the 10th gen console, and can play the same game in 4K 60FPS. So, playing this kind of graphics immersive game on console is sometimes a better deal in terms of money and gaming experience. Yes, this one is not a console exclusive game, as it is going to release on Windows PC, Xbox and PlayStation, but no update for 9th gen console support yet.

Sniper Elite 5

The developer of the Sniper Elite series, Rebellion, has already announced they are working on the post-production of Sniper Elite 5. Sniper Elite is a good game, not a great one, but unlike me, you may be interested in Sniper Elite 5. https://youtu.be/CpW974q2O-8 The game is even better in terms of performance with the PS5 as it is going to be featured as a 10th gen game.This time the mission environments or the maps are going to be even bigger than last time.The audio system is fairly tweaked and upgraded, to make the player aware of the presence of the enemy nearby.This time the game comes with the 4K 60 FPS support, thanks to the 10th gen consoles.Not a console exclusive, but fans are going to try the same on consoles for sure.

GTA 6 (VI) for PS5

Yes, it is Grand Theft Auto or so-called as GTA, and this is the GTA VI this time. Many of the players stared gaming because of GTA. There are still many players who do play GTA regularly and they only play GTA over again and again. GTA probably has the largest fan base of all the games, and especially in RPG games, there is no doubt that GTA is The Most Popular game around the world around all community of gamers. Another huge new and epic map to discoverAnother new story and loads of adventures to experienceOne of the very few RPG which you will play 10 times before you get bored.The graphics are more immersive this time.A true 10th gen flagship gameLaunching just with the PS5 launch, so you can get a great bundle deal. The developers are Rockstar Games, as GTA is their flagship game. This time they are working even harder to put a better storyline this time. Also, another multiplayer universe is going to be featured with this game. GTA will be followed by many other worth experiencing DLC after the launch of the game to take the story and the fun even further. Like always GTA is not an exclusive game, but experiencing a game like GTA is worth it with consoles only. While it PS5 you are going to get the best gaming experience due to the optimization along with 4K 60+FPS gameplay. Though GTA is a very good choice for Xbox lovers as well.

Assassin's Creed: Kingdom

Assassin’s Creed next instalment has been confirmed by multiple sources, even by Kotaku. This time Assassin’s Creed is going to feature the society of Vikings and the expectations are at highest peak already. The new world, new map, new adventures, new story, new uncoverings, new characters.Viking age settings and we all know that Assassin’s Creed is great at presenting any era and historical events.Great Naval combats are induced, this time the naval combats are going to be better than Black FlagThey took the game 2 years two develop, so you can imagine how much hard work and new things have been induced in the game. This time Assassin’s Creed is going to be even better than the last part as Assassin’s Creed Odyssey received mixed reviews. So, this time Ubisoft is not risking their brand name and flagship game’s future again. To get the best experience, of the game and to play this game at 4K 60 FPS in a cheap price, getting a 10th gen console like Xbox series X or PS5 is a better option than investing a fortune in a PC. Other Games announced for PS5 Dragon Age 4 has been announced and set to release in 2022, so not soon. BioWare is making the game. They also said it will be nothing like the previous editions, so the players can expect a lot of changes and new things from this game.Final Fantasy XIV has also been announced and set to release at 2021. This one is going to be an MMO game and is getting developed by Square Enix.League of Legends: Wild Drift with 100 million active players around the world on PC platform of this game, this time it comes to console at last. In the console, the matches will be shorter and faster. This time this game is not only made for a console but for mobile devices and Nintendo also. As the developers are on the verge to beat all the competitors in MOBA games around the world at all platforms. Huge control shifts can be seen to be played on a streamlined control on consoles and mobiles. So, I do not expect much from the game, but there is a lot to discover about the console version of the game. The console gamers who have never tried MOBA games before, this the time for you to turn up. The launch will happen at Q3-Q4 2020. Dying Light 2 is another game which is going to be a survival-horror game and going to be released on Q4 2020, on all the platforms. Other Articles: Top 10 free and offline addictive games for Android device 11 Best free Action Games on Google Play Store for Android How to Install Call of Duty Mobile on PC What is Cloud gaming? Everything about streaming games Read the full article

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Watch More evidence of AMD’s incredible winning streak has emerged, with new data suggesting it now has over 30% of the CPU market – its best ever result in 12 years. According to data collected by CPUBenchmark.net, AMD’s been slowly taking market share away from Intel, which had previously enjoyed a nearly unassailable lead in the CPU market. While the gap is still huge, you can see in the graph below that AMD’s rise is mirrored by a fall in Intel market share. AMD Ryzen 9 3950X blows away Intel Core i9-9900KThese are the best AMD processorsThink AMD is killing it now? Just wait until Black Friday 2019 As Wccftech points out, this follows an incredible 70% growth for AMD since it launched its Ryzen line of processors back in 2017. Since then, AMD, traditionally the underdog in the processor war, has seen continued growth with excellent sales and positive critical reception for its latest products – and this could be cause for concern for its old rival Intel. Data on the data Cpubenchmark… video

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Can't Wait For Surface Pro 5? Galaxy Book 12 Is Your Best Bet For Now

The Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is shaping up as a powerful beast based on rumored specs, but the Samsung Galaxy Book 12 is a strong contender and it’s already available.

Leaks and rumors about the Surface Pro 5 have been making rounds for quite some time now, but Microsoft has yet to make an official announcement, so it’s all still in the rumor state at this point.

Samsung, meanwhile, officially announced that its new Galaxy Book 12 2-in-1 running Windows 10 Pro is now available for preorder. The hybrid device aims to combine the best of both worlds, delivering the power of a laptop and the portability of a tablet for a balanced mix of performance, style, and productivity.

Many consumers looking to purchase a solid 2-in-1 device might be torn trying to decide whether to wait for the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 or just go for the more readily available Samsung Galaxy Book 12. Here’s a brief roundup to help make an informed decision.

Surface Pro 5 Rumored Specs And Release

The highly anticipated Surface Pro 5 was a no-show at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017, so now it’s expected to hit the scene sometime this spring. That said, Microsoft is holding an event on May 2, but that will focus on education and the Surface Pro 5 is not expected to be part of the announcements, so it might debut later on.

When it comes to specifications, a slew of rumors have tried to anticipate what the Surface Pro 5 might bring to the table and the most recent clues paint an interesting picture.

Earlier rumors indicated that the Surface Pro 5 would launch with Intel’s Kaby Lake under the hood, but more recently hints pointed at an AMD Ryzen processor instead.

The Surface Pro 5 is further expected to rock a high-resolution 4K display, an upgraded magnetic stylus with wireless charging, a USB Type-C port and advanced features such as Windows Hello and Cortana. The device should continue Microsoft’s tradition of packing desktop-grade power in a portable device with the Surface Pro line, aiming to be powerful enough to replace the laptop.

Samsung Galaxy Book 12 Specs, Price And Availability

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The new Samsung Galaxy Book 12, meanwhile, comes with 7th generation Intel Core processing power, Windows 10 Pro on the software side, 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of native storage space and the option to add extra storage via microSD. Samsung also touts that the Galaxy Book packs a powerful battery with fast-charging capabilities that should last for up to 11 hours on a single charge.

The Galaxy Book 12 features 12-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ display with a resolution o 2,160 x 1,440 pixels, a 7th-Gen Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB SSD, up to 256 GB of expandable storage, a 12-megapixel rear camera with autofocus, a 5-megapixel front shooter, USB Type-C, microSD, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, and a slew of neat software features to maximize its potential.

For instance, the Galaxy Book 12 comes with Samsung Flow, which allows Galaxy smartphone owners to wirelessly tether their devices to easily sync and transfer files, check notifications, answer messages and so on. At the same time, Samsung Flow also boosts security by turning the Galaxy smartphone into an authentication device for the Galaxy Book. Moreover, it can also take advantage of the Wi-Fi hotspot feature to get LTE access on the go from the paired Galaxy smartphone.

The Galaxy Book 12 also comes with a multifunctional S Pen, a backlit keyboard cover and a large touchpad. The cover also supports various angles such as PC, Note and Easel mode, allowing users to set the device in the position most comfortable for them.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Book 12 is currently available for preorder at $1,429 and will start shipping to customers next month, on May 23.

With the Surface Pro 5 a no-show so far and no official confirmation as to when it will arrive and what specs it will pack, customers looking for a solid 2-in-1 that neatly combines power and portability might want to consider preordering the Galaxy Book 12. It offers a good mix of specs and features, it sports a sleek design and for those who already own a Galaxy smartphone, it will be a perfect companion with seamless syncing through Samsung Flow. If you’re tired of waiting for the Surface Pro 5 to make its official debut, the Galaxy Book 12 is your best bet. Source : techtimes

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