The Seasonic Prime TX-1600 Noctua Edition is a collaboration between Seasonic and Noctua, enhancing Seasonic's high-capacity power supply offerings. Priced around $540 USD, this power supply unit (PSU) is based on the Seasonic Prime TX-1600 model and includes a Noctua-designed 120mm A12x25 fan. It is compatible with PCIe 5.1 and ATX 3.1 standards, ensuring it works with the latest graphics cards and motherboard interfaces. The Prime TX-1600 Noctua Edition has an 80 Plus Titanium certification, indicating up to 94 percent efficiency under optimal conditions. It also has a Cybenetics Lambda A++ rating, showing excellent energy performance and reduced environmental impact.
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ZOWIE announces the XL2586X+, a new eSports gaming monitor featuring the latest Fast-TN panels for superior refresh speed and DyAc 2 technology for quick response times with minimal motion blur. Upgraded from 540 Hz to 600 Hz, XL2586X+ is now the fastest gaming monitor available, consistently ensuring smooth visuals during fast-motion and dramatic transitions without overclocking. It also includes auto game mode via XL Setting to Share software and industrial-grade bearings for precise height adjustment, solidifying XL-X+ series' position as the mainstream standard for eSports competitions and exemplifying ZOWIE's mission is to lead the FPS field by providing competitive players with top-tier equipment and the most seamless in-game experiences.
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Lian Li introduced the EDGE GOLD series power supply units (PSUs) as the latest extension of its T-shaped PSU lineup. Designed specifically for dual-chamber and tower cases, the EDGE GOLD series offers longer cables compared to the original EDGE PSU, facilitating improved cable management for larger or more complex PC builds. A key innovation of this series is the integration of a removable USB/PWM expansion hub, which is the first of its kind in the industry. Additionally, the EDGE GOLD includes a detachable magnetic dust filter, enhancing ease of maintenance and airflow efficiency. These fully modular PSUs are built with industrial-grade EPCOS capacitors, ensuring consistent and reliable power delivery, and adhere to ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards. Available in both black and white colors, the EDGE GOLD series comes in 1200 W, 1000 W, and 850 W models, with the 750 W model offered exclusively in black. Each unit is supported by a 10-year warranty, underscoring Lian Li's commitment to product durability and performance.
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We are thrilled to share the results of our December contests! After carefully inspecting all the entries, the winners have been drawn and their names are listed below. If we have your shipping details on file, your prize is sorted to be on its way to you. For those whose complete address or phone number we’re missing, don’t worry—we’ll reach out via email to gather the necessary information. We appreciate everyone who participated and made this contest a success. Congratulations to all the winners! Thank you for being a part of our community and best of luck in future competitions!
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NVIDIA recently uploaded a video titled GeForce LAN 50 Missions and Rewards to its GeForce YouTube channel. The video outlines the goals of the upcoming LAN event and includes a preliminary look at a GeForce RTX 50 series Blackwell Founders Edition GPU. The GPU is shown in a darkened state to obscure specific details. Using advanced image processing, some elements within the obscured PC enclosure have been identified, although the exact SKU remains unclear. Potential models include the GeForce RTX 5090 or 5080, which are expected to be introduced at the CES launch event.
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Intel has released updates to its Game On Driver support aimed at enhancing gaming performance on Intel Arc A-series Graphics GPUs and Intel Core Ultra processors with integrated Intel Arc GPUs. This update broadens compatibility to include several major game titles, with the goal of providing stable and efficient performance using Intel’s latest graphics hardware. The updated drivers are designed to optimize rendering processes, maintain consistent frame rates, and improve overall game stability across a wide range of gaming applications, effectively addressing user feedback and meeting performance benchmarks.
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According to reports from @hongxing2020 and @kopite7kimi, leading Add-In Card manufacturers are finalizing the specifications for the RTX 50 series. It is rumoured that the GeForce RTX 5090 will have a Thermal Design Power of 575 watts, slightly lower than earlier estimates of 600 watts, but 125 watts higher than the previous GeForce RTX 4090 model. Additionally, the GeForce RTX 5080 is expected to have a Thermal Design Power of 360 watts, which is 40 watts more than its predecessor, the RTX 4080 and RTX 4080 SUPER.
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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has introduced two new 27-inch OLED gaming monitors, the Swift OLED PG27UCDM and the Strix OLED XG27AQDPG. The PG27UCDM offers a 4K resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate, utilizing a fourth-generation QD-OLED panel that provides a pixel density of 166 pixels per inch. It supports multiple connectivity options including DisplayPort 2.1a with up to 80 Gbps bandwidth, HDMI 2.1, and USB-C with 90-watt power delivery, along with a USB hub. The monitor is compatible with HDR10 and Dolby Vision standards, which can be selected through the on-screen display menu. Users can manage monitor settings and OLED Care Pro features through the ROG DisplayWidget Center software.
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Solidigm, a subsidiary of SK Hynix, has officially stopped producing its consumer Solid State Drive (SSD) lineup, with no replacement products expected. The company's last two consumer SSD models, the P44 Pro and P41 Plus, along with the PCIe 3.0 drives 660p and 670p, will be discontinued by October 2024. This information was found on Solidigm's official website, where the client SSD section now redirects to a discontinued products page. The website has also removed any listings related to consumer SSDs, focusing instead on data center SSDs, purchase locations, and change notices. This decision aligns with Solidigm's strategic shift towards data center and enterprise storage solutions since becoming part of SK Hynix.
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The MSI GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card has been officially revealed with confirmed specifications, including 16GB of GDDR7 memory and a 256-bit memory interface. The Chiphell forum shared the packaging for MSI's RTX 5080 GAMING Trio variant, which closely resembles a previous leak by GALAX. This similarity supports the expectation that the RTX 5080 will be the first release in the upcoming RTX 50 series. Regarding design and connectivity, the MSI RTX 5080 maintains a similar appearance to previous models, offering three DisplayPort connections and one HDMI port. The graphics card features a factory-overclocked setup, which may provide improved performance from the start.
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Samsung has introduced its latest Odyssey monitor lineup, incorporating OLED display technology and high-frequency refresh rates aimed at enhancing both gaming and professional applications. The new range includes models such as the Odyssey OLED G6, which boasts a 500 Hz refresh rate, and the Odyssey 3D, designed to deliver three-dimensional visuals without the need for specialized eyewear. These monitors are equipped with various synchronization technologies, ensuring smooth and high-quality image performance suitable for competitive eSports and detailed productivity tasks. The Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SF) stands out with its 27-inch QHD display and the capability to achieve a 500 Hz refresh rate, making it particularly suitable for fast-paced gaming environments.
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G.Skill has recently launched two DDR5 memory kits running at 6000MT/s with a CAS latency of 26. These modules come in 2x16GB and 2x32GB configurations and feature timings of CL26-36-36-96, resulting in a latency of 8.67 nanoseconds. This latency is lower than most DDR5 memory options currently available, which typically have CAS latencies of 28 or higher. The DDR5-6000 memory kits from G.Skill are compatible with AMD's EXPO technology and are optimized for use with X870 motherboards and AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors.
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The Radeon RX 9000 series will be announced at AMD's keynote during the 2025 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The initial products will include the top-of-the-line Radeon RX 9070 XT and the performance-oriented RX 9070 models, with the RX 9070 expected to be available by late January 2025. Add-in board manufacturers in China anticipate broader distribution starting in February 2025, followed by additional releases in March.
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TSMC's Chairman C.C. Wei has stated that there is a higher demand for the company's 2 nm (N2) chips compared to the previous 3 nm generation. The 2 nm technology offers notable improvements, including a 24-35% reduction in power usage, a 15% increase in operational speed at the same power level, and a 15% rise in the number of transistors per chip. These enhancements make the 2 nm chips more efficient and suitable for high-performance applications, leading to their increased appeal in the market. To address this rising demand, TSMC is developing its 2 nm production capabilities. The company is establishing a test production line at its Hsinchu Baoshan facility (Fab 20) in Taiwan, with initial monthly outputs planned between 3,000 and 3,500 wafers.
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NVIDIA is scheduled to announce the GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards at CES 2025 during a keynote speech. Following the announcement, reports from HKEPC indicate that the RTX 5080 will be available for purchase on January 21, 2025. This release date is specific to the RTX 5080, as other models in the series, including the RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti, are not expected to launch at the same time. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is expected to feature the GB203 GPU architecture, reportedly includes 10,752 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR7 memory. The graphics card is projected to have a memory interface speed of 32 Gbps, resulting in a memory bandwidth of approximately 960 GB/s. It will utilize a 256-bit memory bus and support the PCIe 5.0 ×16 interface for high-speed data transfers. The RTX 5080 is designed with a 16-pin power connector and has a power consumption rating of 400W.
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As the year draws to a close, the team at Guru3D.com wants to take a moment to celebrate the festive season with you. Throughout the year, your support and engagement have been the foundation of our success. Whether you’ve been sharing your latest build projects, offering insightful feedback, or simply visiting our site regularly, your presence has made Guru3D.com a vibrant and dynamic place. Christmas contests. These events are a way for us to give back and celebrate your creativity and passion, and the anticipation is building. Mark your calendars for the first week of 2025, when we will reveal the contest winners on our front page. It will be a moment of celebration and recognition, highlighting the best of what our community has to offer. From all of us at Guru3D.com, we wish you and your loved ones a New Year filled with joy brimming with prosperity and exciting new possibilities. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey. 
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ASRock has introduced two new gaming monitors, the PG27FFX2A and PG27FFX1B, which feature a 520 Hz refresh rate combined with IPS panel technology. Both models offer a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels and are certified with VESA DisplayHDR 400, ensuring improved brightness and contrast for clear and detailed images. The IPS panels in these monitors provide accurate color reproduction and wide viewing angles, beneficial for users who need consistent image quality from various perspectives. The 520 Hz refresh rate enables the display of up to 520 frames per second, significantly reducing motion blur and screen tearing. This high refresh rate is especially useful for fast-paced gaming genres such as first-person shooters, racing games, and action titles, where quick visual updates can enhance tracking and reaction times.
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Intel is set to launch the Core Ultra 3 205 in the first quarter of 2025, with an announcement expected at CES 2025. This processor meets the demand for affordable CPUs capable of handling modern computing tasks. It features eight cores, including four Performance cores with speeds up to 4.8 GHz and four Efficiency cores up to 4.2 GHz, built on the Lion Cove and Skymont architectures. This configuration provides twice the number of cores compared to models like the i3-14100, targeting home users and entry-level gamers who need basic performance without high costs. The addition of Efficiency cores enhances multitasking capabilities, differentiating it from previous versions.
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AMD's upcoming RX 9070 series graphics cards, built on the RDNA 4-based Navi 48 GPU architecture, will support AV1 B-Frame encoding. This feature is particularly beneficial for content creators and streamers who require efficient video compression to maintain high-quality streams and recordings. By integrating AV1 encoding capabilities, the RX 9070 series aims to deliver improved performance in managing modern video encoding tasks, addressing the growing demands of the multimedia landscape. AV1 is an open, royalty-free video coding format designed for efficient video transmission over the Internet. The incorporation of B-Frame encoding in AV1 allows for bidirectional prediction frames, which utilize data from both preceding and succeeding frames to optimize compression efficiency and enhance video quality.
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X Platform Source @momomo_us found two Intel B860 motherboard (unboxing) reviews by Geeknetic, a Spanish media outlet, that were previously hidden from public access. These reviews were scheduled for release on January 13, 2025, which aligns with the launch of Intel's Core Ultra 200S processors and the planned removal of the sales ban on these motherboards. The early availability of these reviews suggests that the sales restrictions might be lifted before the official date, allowing consumers to access these products sooner. The Intel B860 chipset enhances connectivity by using DMI 4.0x4 channels for processor communication and providing 12 PCIe 4.0 channels for peripherals. This is an improvement over the previous B760 chipset, which offered a combination of PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 channels while maintaining the same total downstream PCIe bandwidth.
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The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA), headquartered in Oregon, USA, has updated its DisplayHDR True Black and ClearMR specifications to incorporate recent advancements in display technologies. These updates specifically target OLED panels and high-refresh-rate e-sports monitors, ensuring that the standards remain relevant with the latest industry developments. VESA members are set to showcase display products that comply with these new standards at the upcoming CES 2025 event. The ClearMR specification assesses a display's dynamic clarity by calculating the Clear Motion Rate (CMR) index, which represents the ratio of clear to blurred pixels. Previously, the ClearMR standard included 11 levels ranging from 3000 to 13000. VESA has now introduced three additional levels: ClearMR 15000, 18000, and 21000.
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LG Electronics has introduced the UltraGear GX9 series, a new lineup of OLED gaming monitors set to premiere at CES 2025. The series includes the 45GX990A model, which has earned three CES 2025 Innovation Awards, and an all-in-one smart gaming monitor powered by LG webOS. Each GX9 model is equipped with curved WOLED panels that provide high brightness, deep black levels, accurate color reproduction, and optimized curvature. These displays are certified for low blue light emissions and feature an Anti-Glare & Low Reflection (AGLR) coating, reducing eye strain and minimizing screen reflections in various lighting environments. The GX9 series comprises the 45GX990A and 45GX950A models, both featuring 45-inch screens with a 21:9 aspect ratio and a 5K2K resolution of 5120 x 2160 pixels, marking the first instance of OLED monitors with this resolution.
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The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14", known for its slim 10.9 mm design, has been upgraded with Frore Systems' AirJet solid-state active cooling technology. This upgrade involved replacing the notebook's original two large fans with four AirJet chips, reducing the cooling system's footprint by 45%, from 8,800 mm² to 4,800 mm². The compact AirJet cooling system also allows for a larger battery capacity, increasing from 55.9 Wh to 64.8 Wh, a 16% improvement, and extends video playback time from 20 hours to approximately 23.2 hours. The integration of AirJet chips into the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14" resulted in a 50% increase in sustained CPU and AI performance, raising the power from 12 Watts to 18 Watts. The AirJet solution maintains the notebook's dustproof and water-resistant features by removing the need for fan inlet holes on the back cover.
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The Radeon RX 9000 series marks AMD's latest upcoming progress to the RDNA 4 GPU architecture, adopting a naming convention aligned with the company's Zen 5 processor series by omitting the Radeon RX 8000 series. The Radeon RX 9070 XT and Radeon RX 9070 likely will be unveiled at CES 2025. As the leading model in the RX 9000 lineup, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is built on the Navi 48 XTX GPU and equipped with 16GB of GDDR6 memory operating at 20Gbps. Initial reports indicated a Total Board Power (TBP) of approximately 260W, similar to NVIDIA's Total Graphics Power (TGP). However, AMD's sources reveal that the Radeon RX 9070 XT is expected to exceed 300W TBP. Additionally, information from the Chiphell forum suggests that some Add-In Board (AIB) partners may configure their Radeon RX 9070 XT models with TBP ratings up to 330W or higher, potentially improving performance at the cost of increased power consumption and thermal output.
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