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AMD Zen3 to Leverage 7nm+ EUV For 20% Transistor Density Increaseedit
AMD “Zen 3” microarchitecture could be designed for the enhanced 7 nm+ EUV (extreme ultraviolet) silicon fabrication node at TSMC, which promises a significant 20 percent increase in transistor densities compared to the 7 nm DUV (deep ultraviolet) node on which its “Zen 2” processors are being built.
Publication: Tech Power Up
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 50th Anniversary Edition CPU Leaks Outedit
AMD will soon be celebrating its 50 years since its formal incorporation, and to celebrate this fact it appears there will be a 50th Anniversary Edition of the Ryzen 7 2700X processor. It’s not known if the special edition of the CPU will differ from the Pinnacle Ridge chip that was originally released in April of last year. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of AMD which was founded back in 1969 and has been a pioneer of the computing world, delivering some of the most ground-breaking technologies to users around the globe.
Publication: The Indian Wire
AMD 7nm based Navi gaming graphics cards rumoured to debut on July 7thedit
AMD is allegedly planning to introduce its next-generation family of 7nm based Navi gaming graphics cards at E3 with a hard launch less than a month later on the 7th of July.
Publication: The Indian Wire
Brand new Embedded motherboards introduced to support AMD Embedded R-Series SoCedit
SAPPHIRE Technology continues to demonstrate the strength of its embedded systems business division with support for the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000 SoC with AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics on the SAPPHIRE FS-FP5R 5×5 and SAPPHIRE IPC-FP5R Mini-ITX Embedded platforms.
Publication: Eletimes
AMD Readies 50th Anniversary Special Edition Ryzen 7 2700Xedit
AMD is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a new commemorative special edition package of the Ryzen 7 2700X eight-core desktop processor. This package carries the PIB SKU number “YD270XBGAFA50.” American online retailer ShopBLT had it listed for USD $340.95 before pulling the listing down and marking it “out of stock.” The listing doesn’t come with any pictures or details about the SKU, except mentioning that a Wraith Prism RGB CPU cooler is included (as it normally is for the 2700X PIB package).
Publication: Tech Power Up
AMD’s next generation of Navi Graphics Cards might be launched at E3 in Juneedit
It’s been a long time since AMD’s upcoming Navi lineup of graphics cards were announced. However, it might soon be revealed in the next couple of months. While AMD is set to release the next generation of the Zen architecture – Zen 2 – at Computex 2019, it will also share some details about the Navi lineup at the trade show. According to Tweaktown, AMD is going to do a full reveal at E3 2019. This year’s E3 is scheduled just a few weeks after Computex 2019, between 12-14 June.
Publication: Tech2
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Razer Supercharges Windows Laptops and MacBooks with the New Core X Chromaedit
To use the Razer Core X Chroma, users simply need to install their choice of desktop PCIe graphics cards, ranging from NVIDIA GeForce RTX , GeForce GTX, and Quadro cards to AMD XConnect -enabled Radeon and Radeon Pro cards.
Publication: Tech Power Up
PS5 first details: AMD Ryzen CPU, 8K graphics, SSD, 3D audio, and backwards compatibility with the PS4edit
Cerny, the lead system architect for the PlayStation 4 and the upcoming console, explained that Sony’s “next-gen console” will feature an eight-core CPU based on the third generation of AMD’s Ryzen processors, and a custom graphics processor based on the upcoming AMD Navi family that will support ray tracing. Simply put, ray tracing is a rendering technique that produces realistic, true-to-life reflections. Hollywood uses ray tracing to render the CGI movies.
Publication: The Indian Express Gadgets 360 Tech2 IGN Gaming Bolt
MSI Issues Clarification on Next-Gen AMD CPU Support on 300-series Motherboardsedit
It has come to our attention that MSI Customer Support has regrettably misinformed an MSI customer with regards to potential support for next-gen AMD CPUs on the MSI X370 XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM motherboard. Through this statement we want clarify the current situation.
Publication: Tech Power Up
PlayStation 5 launch date, price and specifications leaked; will reportedly include Gran Turismo 7, PUBG remaster and more gamesedit
The GTA 6 will be the next instalment in the Grand Theft Auto series and it will be set in two big cities – Miami and New York City/ Liberty City. Furthermore, the PlayStation 5 will reportedly also have backwards compatibility, the presence of physical games, an AMD Ryzen CPU along with a Navi GPU.
Publication: Gadget Bridge Sports Keeda
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Gigabyte unveils new gaming PCedit
Gigabyte showcased its latest AORUS extreme gaming systems in Mumbai. A press event was held to showcase top-notch Aorus series gaming products including Aorus AD27QD monitor, C621 Aorus Xtreme motherboard, Z390 Aorus Xtreme Waterforce 5G Premium Edition Bundle with Intel CoreTM i9-9900K, Aorus RTX 2080 Ti Xtreme series graphic card, and Aorus RGB AIC NVMe SSD.
Publication: Deccan Chronicle
Intel Coffee Lake Refresh CPUs have T-Series models incomingedit
It’s been just over a year since Intel’s 8th-generation Coffee Lake processors (CPU) got low-powered T-Series variants. Now, with the Intel Coffee Lake Refresh in full swing, it makes sense to expect low-power versions. Intel is readying new 9th Generation Core processors with just 35W designs for desktop platforms. The new processors are scheduled to launch on 15th of May and would be arriving in 7 Core and 2 Pentium flavors.
Publication: The Indian Wire
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PS5 first details: AMD Ryzen CPU, 8K graphics, SSD, 3D audio, and backwards compatibility with the PS4edit
Cerny, the lead system architect for the PlayStation 4 and the upcoming console, explained that Sony’s “next-gen console” will feature an eight-core CPU based on the third generation of AMD’s Ryzen processors, and a custom graphics processor based on the upcoming AMD Navi family that will support ray tracing. Simply put, ray tracing is a rendering technique that produces realistic, true-to-life reflections. Hollywood uses ray tracing to render the CGI movies.
Publication: The Indian Express Gadgets 360 Tech2 IGN Gaming Bolt
Lenovo Xiaoxin Lite laptop with 8th-generation Whiskey Lake processors launched: price, specificationsedit
Lenovo is one of the major players in the laptop industry in China, with Xiaoxin its most popular line-up of laptops. The Xiaoxin series of notebooks is known for sleek and aesthetic laptops intended for students and professionals. The company has now added a new product to the series called the Xiaoxin Lite. The new Lenovo Xiaoxin Lite laptop comes in two processor options, up to 256GB SSDs, and convertible design thanks to the hinge mechanism. The new laptop is 19.9mm thick and weights 1.6kg, the company claims.
Publication: 91 Mobiles
Samsung develops 5nm EUV chips; promises 10% performance boost, 20% less energy consumptionedit
Smartphone chipsets have come a long way over the past six years. The Snapdragon 800 SoC from 2013 used 28nm process, whereas the latest Snapdragon 855 SoC (and even Apple’s A12 Bionic) are built on 7nm process. As Moore’s Law says, the number of transistors inside the IC (integrated circuit) doubles every other year. And today, Samsung has announced that it has successfully completed development of 5nm Extreme Ultra Violet (EUV) chipsets.
Publication: BGR
Gamer-friendly Asus ZenBook UX391 S13 is now availableedit
The ASUS ZenBook S13 is finally available from most major retailers starting at $1,399. Bulked up with an NVIDIA GeForce MX150 and an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, the ZenBook S13 is a powerful but compact machine.
Publication: The Indian Wire
Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53-317G) Reviewedit
Gone are the days when you had to make a lot of compromises when shopping for a mainstream laptop. Today, you can find some pretty good deals for around Rs. 35,000. These laptops offer high-resolution displays, plenty of storage, and decent processing power.
Publication: Gadgets360
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Gigabyte unveils new gaming PCedit
Gigabyte showcased its latest AORUS extreme gaming systems in Mumbai. A press event was held to showcase top-notch Aorus series gaming products including Aorus AD27QD monitor, C621 Aorus Xtreme motherboard, Z390 Aorus Xtreme Waterforce 5G Premium Edition Bundle with Intel CoreTM i9-9900K, Aorus RTX 2080 Ti Xtreme series graphic card, and Aorus RGB AIC NVMe SSD.
Publication: Deccan Chronicle
All new PCIe modules expand the ultra-compact IPC series to accommodate additional interfacesedit
All new PCIe modules expand the ultra-compact IPC series to accommodate additional interfaces series are ideal to meet current requirements in machine building, such as e.g. increasing modularisation, reduced space requirements With dimensions of only 129 x 133 x 104 mm, Beckhoff with the C6032 Industrial PC, extends the range of ultra-compact Industrial PCs by a high-performance device in modular design.
Publication: Eletimes
IESA appoints Jitendra Chaddah as its new Chairman for 2019-20edit
India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), the premier industry body representing the Indian Electronic System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) industry announced its new Executive Council (EC) for the year 2019-20 with Jitendra Chaddah (JC), Senior Director – Operations and Strategic Relations, Intel taking over as the Chairman.
Publication: Eletimes
Women on top: Brenda Trenowden says sponsors can help ladies on their way to leadershipedit
Women, especially those seeking to move up the ranks, are often advised to find a mentor within their organisation. But Brenda Trenowden, the Global Chair of the 30%Club (an international club that campaigns for more women in leadership) has a different tactic in mind: Find a sponsor.
Publication: The Economic Times
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