AMD made new Ryzen Threadripper chips called the 9000WX series. These chips use Zen 5 tech with the nickname "Shimada Peak." Right this minute, test samples travel around for tech experts to check out. Papers show models like the 9975WX and 9965WX going through shipping. The big 9975WX comes packed with 32 cores and 64 threads. Its smaller friend, the 9965WX, runs 24 cores with 48 threads.
Each chip has normal Zen 5 CCDs inside with 32 MB of L3 cache per piece. They connect to memory through eight DDR5 channels. These monsters also offer 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes for linking up with other parts. Leaked shipping papers tell us these chips work best for heavy jobs. Anyone running 3D renders or science math loves these high-core counts and...
PCIe 7.0 has changed everything for data centers that need faster speeds. The latest standard from PCI-SIG runs at 128 GT/s with bi-directional transfers hitting 512 GB/s when using 16 lanes. These speeds matter because quantum computers, AI systems, and 800G Ethernet networks move massive amounts of data every second. Engineers kept the PAM4 signals first seen in PCIe 6.0, letting them reach higher speeds without rebuilding everything from scratch. They made big improvements to signals, channels, and power use without adding delay, plus older cards still work in newer systems.
The technical gains from PCIe 7.0 stand out when compared to previous versions. The old PCIe 3.0 pushed 32 GB/s through 16 lanes, but PCIe 7.0 matches that with...
Microsoft just shared fresh info about DirectX Raytracing 1.2, which improves real-time ray tracing. They added two helpful features called Opacity Micro-Maps and Shader Execution Reordering to help games run faster. Opacity Micro-Maps handle see-through objects like fences or hair without wasting power. Shader Execution Reordering changes how tasks line up, making your graphics card run tasks more smartly.
These features need newer graphics cards to work right. Microsoft teamed up with big companies to make everything play nicely together. Nvidia plans to use Opacity Micro-Maps on RTX 20-series cards and Shader Execution Reordering on RTX 40-series cards. Intel will add Shader Execution Reordering through its Agility SDK and later...
You can grab Jurassic World Evolution 2 for free right from the Epic Games Store between March 20 and March 27, 2025. Just sign into your Epic account through the launcher or website, put the game in your cart, and check out—you pay nothing! This game usually sells for $59.99, but during this special offer, it costs zero dollars. After you claim it, the game stays in your collection forever, and Epic plans to keep giving away different games each week throughout the year.
The game features a brand new story campaign that continues where Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom ended. You'll hear familiar voices from actors who starred in the original movies, making the experience feel authentic without trying to push nostalgia buttons. Players...
Razer built the Huntsman V3 Pro Mini White Edition with switches that react to light. These switches respond super fast because they sense light signals instead of mechanical parts. Unlike Hall Effect switches that magnetic fields can mess up, these stay accurate no matter the temperature or nearby magnets. The factory sets each key to feel the same when pressed, making sure players never miss a keystroke.
This keyboard saves space without cutting corners on what it can do. The smart keys at the bottom right turn into arrow keys with a quick tap. Players gain extra desk space for better mouse movement whether they play at home, compete in tournaments, or game anywhere else. Changing how deep you press keys or switching on Rapid Trigger...
Solidigm created a new eSSD that fixes cooling problems in data centers. These drives come with cold plates that cool both sides evenly, which older liquid cooling systems failed to do. The back has a clever spring-loaded swap system. Tech teams can replace drives without stopping anything. Parts of servers still need air cooling, but this points toward fewer fans when running heavy AI tasks.
These eSSDs work great for AI systems that need quick data access. Most people pick SSDs because they run more efficiently than other storage types. They lack moving parts, which helps them handle big reading jobs without problems. Many companies want to replace old fan-cooled 1U racks. These new drives run quieter and use less power, letting data...
Nokia just released its new FastMile Gateway 4. This small box brings 5G internet to your home with the latest Wi-Fi 7 for fast connections. Tech fans will love the strong antennas that reach up to 8 dBi across two Wi-Fi bands. The gateway joins four carriers and uses 300 MHz of bandwidth. This spreads your signal farther into your home. It works with 8RX and 3TX setups to make your internet faster. Wi-Fi 7 can use many channels at once. This lets you enjoy speeds up to 4 Gbps inside your house.
The gateway runs on smart Corteca software from Nokia. Companies can fix Wi-Fi issues from far away through a simple phone app. The system follows rules like EasyMesh, making network setup easy for anyone. You can set up this gateway fast even...
ASUS just added a neat trick to AMD 800 series motherboards through a BIOS update called AI Cache Boost. This clever update tweaks your system settings by adjusting voltage levels and pushing the Infinity Fabric clock all the way up to 2100 MHz. When this happens, data zips between your CPU cores, cache, and memory much faster than before. This really helps when you run big AI programs like large language models.
Tests prove it works great. An AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D jumped from 1490 to 1680 points on the UL Procyon AI benchmark—that's almost 13% better! Other chips like the 9950X3D and 9900X3D saw around 4% better scores with AI Cache Boost turned on. The cool part? This feature only targets AI tasks and doesn't mess with gaming, meaning...
AMD will ship more Radeon RX 9070 graphics cards as factories make extra chips. The first batch of these TSMC-made Navi 48 cards sold out fast. Reports said about 200,000 RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT cards went quickly during early sales. Stores ran out, but weekly shipments from AMD partners should help by mid-April.
AMD lets partner companies set any price they want for these cards. They suggest retail prices, but partners decide what to charge for custom designs. This means some RX 9070 XT models cost $200 more than AMD suggested. These sales numbers came from a Beijing tech event, showing big demand despite few cards in stores.
The empty shelves show production limits, not a lack of buyer interest. When TSMC makes more chips, more...
