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Score Free Game Key with Intel Arc GPU Drivers
Intel released new Arc GPU graphics drivers with version number 101.6737 WHQL. These drivers support Clair Obscur Expedition 33 and The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered on all Arc GPUs and Core Ultra processors. The update makes Infinity Nikki run up to 7 percent faster at 1080p resolution with Ultra settings on B-series cards. Players also see 5 percent better speeds at 1440p with the same quality settings. The company fixed several problems with these drivers. Marvel Spider-Man 2 stopped crashing during game loading. Cyberpunk 2077 works better with ray tracing on certain motherboards. Call of Duty Black Ops 6 shadows appear normal instead of darker than expected. Core Ultra Series 2 chips with built-in Arc graphics record...
Synology DS925 Plus NAS Packs Unbeatable Speed
Synology created the DS925+ based on products installed over a million times worldwide. Jeffrey Huang says professionals pick these storage systems for their work needs. Many businesses put them in branch offices as edge servers. The company designed this model with business performance in mind. It serves teams who need reliable data storage. The DS925+ handles tough workloads with ease. It comes with two 2.5GbE network ports and two M.2 slots for fast storage. This new model works much faster than older versions, with almost 150 percent speed improvements across file transfers. Users see better reads and writes when working with their files. The system is ready to perform right out of the box. The DS925+ system's storage space grows...
M31 Cranks Up USB Speed on TSMC 3nm 2nm Chips
M31 Technology Corporation said its eUSB2 PHY IP works on TSMC's 3 nm chips and has finished tape-out on TSMC's 2 nm process. The company joined the TSMC Open Innovation Platform IP Alliance in 2012 and won TSMC awards for seven years straight. M31 first created eUSB2 IP for TSMC 7 nm chips in 2020. The firm later expanded to 5 nm, 3 nm, and 2 nm processes. M31 keeps pace with TSMC to help companies make smart AI devices faster. The company plans to develop the next-generation eUSB2 Version 2.0 PHY IP for both 3 nm and 2 nm TSMC chips. Major global businesses use M31's eUSB2 IP in high-end phones and AI image systems. M31 offers many products, such as eUSB2 V1, V2 PHY, and eUSB2 Repeater solutions. The new eUSB2V2 makes data transfer...
Snag a Free Clair Obscur Game with MSI PC Gear
MSI partnered with Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive for a special deal. Gamers who buy certain MSI computer cases and power supplies receive the video game Clair Obscur Expedition 33 free. The offer runs from April 24 through May 24, 2025. Customers can upgrade their computers and play an exciting new game at the same time. The promotion aims to attract people interested in both hardware and gaming adventures. The company designed its latest computer cases and power supplies for gaming and AI tasks. These products feature better cooling with special fan blades and flexible mounting options. A snap-lock power supply cover makes managing cables easier. The cases work with various motherboard sizes and can hold up to 13 cooling...
Minisforum F1FGM cranks Ryzen9 HX into desktop beast
Minisforum plans to release a new microATX motherboard that uses laptop processors instead of desktop chips. Their F1FGM model features the AMD X870M chipset with a Ryzen 9 9955HX processor. This mobile CPU can reach speeds up to 5.4 GHz using the Zen 5 design. It packs 16 cores, 32 threads, and 64 MB of cache memory. The company raised power limits from the standard 55 watts to 160 watts. Since laptop chips lack heat spreaders, Minisforum added a vapor chamber cooling system. The board delivers strong power through 13-phase 60-amp components. Large heatsinks cover the power sections, storage slots, and chipset areas. Users can add graphics cards through one PCIe 5.0 slot and one PCIe 4.0 slot. Storage options include four M.2 slots...
Cadence and TSMC Shake Up AI Chip Game
Cadence continues to work with TSMC to help chip makers finish their designs faster. The companies focus on 3D chips and advanced manufacturing processes through certified design tools and proven intellectual property. Cadence offers leading IP for TSMC's N2P, N5, and N3 chip-making methods. Their teamwork covers tools for TSMC's newest N2P and A16 technologies. They also support the upcoming A14 process and expand options for 3D chip design. Cadence pushes AI chip design forward with tools and IP made for TSMC's advanced manufacturing. The company provides memory IP certified for N2P before actual production begins. Their tools for digital, custom, and heat analysis work with TSMC's newest processes. Both firms work on AI-powered...
Kioxia SSD Stuns Industry with Winning Design
Kioxia Corporation won a Red Dot Design Award for its EXCERIA PLUS G2 Portable SSD Series in the Product Design 2025 category. Red Dot is one of the most respected design competitions worldwide. The winners will attend an award ceremony on July 8 in Essen, Germany. The Red Dot jury selected the winners, consisting of international design experts. The judges picked the EXCERIA PLUS G2 portable SSD Series because of how it looks and works. They liked its smooth design and strong build quality. The award noted its rounded aluminum case that has no visible screws. The design helps cool the drive and protects it from bumps and drops. These features make the drive both practical and attractive to users. The storage device already earned the...
Brazil Goes All In on ADATA Giga AI Servers
ADATA Technology has teamed up with Giga Computing to build a new server production line in Brazil. This team effort boosts both companies as they target Latin American buyers. ADATA brings memory modules and storage solutions to the partnership, and Giga Computing adds its server expertise as a GIGABYTE Technology company. Together, they aim to grab a bigger share of the growing market. ADATA started working in Brazil more than ten years ago. The company opened its São Paulo plant in 2016 and added a Manaus facility in 2021. These factories use automated systems to make products efficiently for local customers. Brazilian workers seem happy at ADATA - the company won "Great Place to Work Brazil" awards three years running from 2022...
SK hynix Rakes in Trillions on AI Memory Boom
SK hynix earned 17.64 trillion won with an operating profit of 7.44 trillion won during the first quarter. The company posted a net profit of 8.11 trillion won, marking its second-best quarterly results ever. Operating margins grew to 42 percent, continuing eight straight quarters of improvement. The memory market expanded faster than expected as companies raced to build AI systems and stock up on inventory. SK hynix met this demand with more sales of premium products like 12-layer HBM3E and DDR5 memory. These strong results during a typically slow season show the company has become more competitive than before. Cash reserves rose slightly to 14.3 trillion won at quarter end compared to late 2024. This helped lower the debt ratio to...
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