ZOTAC brought small but powerful gaming machines to Computex this week. The company filed its ZONE handheld with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chips for better gaming. These devices run games well because of the Radeon 890M graphics built into the main chip. Players enjoy games on a bright seven-inch screen that refreshes 120 times each second. The handheld comes with plenty of memory, between 24GB and 32GB, depending on which model you buy.
ZOTAC also showed a tiny desktop computer called Magnus E that uses AMD parts. This small box packs 12 processor cores that handle both regular tasks and AI work very fast. The computer holds up to 32GB of speedy memory for smooth operation during difficult tasks. Users can install three storage drives...
Xiaomi plans to launch its first homemade computer chip on May 22. The company will put this XRING 01 chip into its new Pad 7 Ultra tablet. Tests show Xiaomi made two different versions of this chip. The tablet version runs a bit slower than the full-speed model, but this slower chip still performs as well as chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek in tests.
The fastest part of the chip runs at 3.70GHz instead of the original 3.90GHz, and four other processor cores run at 3.04GHz rather than 3.40GHz. Making slightly slower chips helps Xiaomi save money on manufacturing costs, as tablets sell in smaller numbers than phones. The faster chip version will likely appear in the upcoming Xiaomi 15S Pro phone.
AMD plans to show new products at Computex 2025 in just hours. The company will talk about gaming hardware, computers with AI, and business machines. Jack Huynh from AMD will lead the presentation with help from industry partners. People can watch the event live on May 21 at 11:00 AM Taiwan time or May 20 at 11:00 PM Eastern time.
Viewers might see new graphics cards like the Radeon RX 9060 series during the show. This card aims to help regular computer users who want affordable gaming options. AMD already sells the RX 9070 but needs more choices for everyday buyers. The company might also share updates about their AI computer plans and server chips. Many tech enthusiasts look forward to learning what AMD has planned for the coming year.
Computer expert Saltycroissant broke memory speed records again with 12832 MT/s, beating the former record of 12822 MT/s set just days ago. Memory speed tests help makers learn what their products can do under extreme conditions. These speeds come from pushing hardware far beyond normal limits. Experts use special cooling methods with nitrogen to reach these high numbers.
The record used Corsair Vengeance memory chips with an Intel processor on an ASRock motherboard. Other experts like Seby and Splave also race to claim top spots in memory speeds. The difference between records might seem small at only 10 MHz faster. These tiny gains become harder to achieve as speeds climb higher. The memory runs with very loose timing settings that...
Malaysia started a new AI project using Chinese technology instead of American chips. The country plans to keep all data inside its borders, with Malaysian workers running everything. This marks the first time a nation outside China has picked Huawei chips and DeepSeek AI models for major government work. The United States might object because it bans companies from using Huawei products anywhere in the world. Malaysia has already helped send NVIDIA chips to China through trade gaps earlier.
The Malaysian government wants to control its AI future without depending on other countries. Their servers will stay local to protect information from leaving the country. This decision shows Huawei making progress against NVIDIA in the global AI...
Nintendo plans to ship over 20 million Switch 2 consoles through March 2026. The company can make more if buyers want them, according to people familiar with their plans. Samsung makes the main computer chip for the new game system with their 8nm factory process. Hardware builders like Foxconn might limit how many units reach stores because of assembly capacity limits. Samsung hopes Nintendo will use their OLED screens in future versions of the console.
The Switch 2 arrives in just two weeks with specs matching earlier leaks. Game makers must work around certain system limits, such as restricted CPU cores and memory space. The new GameChat feature requires substantial processing power to run properly. Nintendo created test tools for...
MSI brought several new graphics cards to tech shows this month. Their RTX 5090 SUPRIM Titanium model stands out with golden metal parts that resist damage. Because of its large size, this card needs three fans and extra space inside the computer. Special vapor cooling keeps the card running at safe temperatures during heavy gaming sessions.
The company also displayed its RTX 5080 Expert OC with gold coloring and two fans. One fan sits on the front and another on the back to push air through the entire card. MSI brought back some older designs with modern improvements, like their Twin Frozr cooling system. The new Cyclone card features just one fan but adds a small screen users can customize with pictures or information. Both classic...
ASRock added three gaming screens to their Phantom Gaming lineup. The company brought these displays to Computex for visitors to try out. Their first screen switches between sharp 4K pictures and faster 1080p mode depending on what games people play. This WOLED screen measures 31.5 inches across with very thin edges. It changes pictures in just 0.03 milliseconds for clear, fast movement.
The second model sports a 32-inch QD-OLED panel that runs at 4K with 240 refreshes each second. With this high-end display, ASRock competes with similar screens from other makers like ASUS and MSI. The third screen costs less but still offers a fast 400Hz speed at 2K resolution. This 27-inch IPS screen shows 93 percent of colors accurately. Small...
Players can join the Overwatch 2 and Street Fighter 6 team-up starting May 20 through June 2. Eight fighters from Street Fighter appear as character skins in the game. Gamers can play as Ryu, Chun-Li, Blanka, and five more famous street fighters during this special event. These new looks come with fresh animations that match how the fighters move in their original game.
Fans may buy all eight skins together or pick smaller packs with just their favorites. The first pack offers Juno as Chun-Li, Hanzo as Ryu, Zenyatta as Dhalsim, and Sigma as M. Bison. Another option includes Kiriko as Juri, Widowmaker as Cammy, Winston as Blanka, and Soldier 76 as Guile. Special tasks during the event reward players with game points, sprays, voice...
