Simply NUC launches Moonstone Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile APU
With up to AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Simply NUC has released a new Simply NUC designed and branded mini PC product called the Moonstone, which is based on the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 processors in a compact 4x4 design. Starting at $699, and packing up to AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, up to 64GB of DDR5-4800 memory, and up to 16TB of storage, this compact mini PC will certainly pack a punch.
Noctua rolls out new offset mounting for AMD AM5 processors
Lowers temperatures by 1-3°C
Noctua has now officially launched the new offset mounting system for installing Noctua CPU coolers on AMD AM5 processors. These were quite popular at the Computex 2023 show where Noctua had officially showcased that mounting system, as it came as a surprise that offsetting the base of the cooler by 7mm to the south side can lower the temperature by 1-3°C.
Intel officially announces new Core desktop/mobile processors brand update
Removes the "i" for upcoming Meteor Lake processors
Intel has now officially announced the name change for its client-segment Core desktop and mobile processors, calling it the biggest brand update in 15 years. Starting with the upcoming Meteor Lake processors, the Intel client branding structure will no longer include the famous "i", but rather just stick with numbers and Core Ultra for its high-end lineup. Intel is also updating its badge designs for Intel Evo and vPro notebooks.
Nvidia releases Geforce Game Ready 536.23 WHQL driver
One to have for F1 23 and Aliens: Dark Descent
Nvidia has released its latest Geforce 536.23 WHQL Game Ready driver, bringing day-one support for F1 23 and Aliens: Dark Descent games, some bug fixes, and new support G-Sync and GFE support.
Nvidia Geforce RTX 4060 (non-Ti) launching on June 29
Starting at $299
Nvidia has confirmed that the Geforce RTX 4060 (non-Ti) will be launching on June 29th, starting at $299. Unfortunately, Nvidia is still keeping a tight lid on the date for the Geforce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, which is set to launch in July.
AMD shows EPYC Bergamo with 128 Zen 4c cores
Same SP5 socket, and around 35 percent smaller core
AMD unveiled plenty of new products during its Data Center and AI Technology Premiere event in San Francisco, including some details about its 5nm EPYC Bergamo processors for cloud native applications. Shipping now, these EPYC CPUs pack 82b transistors, up to 128 Zen 4c cores, and promise both "the greatest vCPU density and the best energy efficiency.
Xbox Games Showcase 2023 shows plenty of new games
Starfield was the star of the show
Microsoft held its Xbox Games Showcase 2023 earlier today, showing some of the new games and trailers, including new Starfield details, Forza Motorsport, Avowed, Fable, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Star Wars Outlaws, and more.
Samsung officially launches the Odyssey OLED G9 monitor at $2,200
5,120 x 1,440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and 1800R curvature
Samsung has now officially, and finally, launched the $2,200-priced Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor, a 49-inch curved beast that was unveiled back at CES 2023. Featuring a 49-inch dual QHD resolution OLED panel with 32:9 aspect ratio, 1800R curvature, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms response time, the Odyssey OLED G9 definitely sits at the top.
Xbox Series S Carbon Black comes with 1TB on September 1st
Starfield Limited Edition Wireless Controller and Headset as well
Microsoft held its big Xbox Games Showcase earlier today, announcing and revealing plenty of new games and trailers, as well as the "all-new" Xbox Series S in Carbon Black, which will be available with a 1TB SSD, and the Starfield Limited Edition Wireless Controller and Headset.
Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event set for last week of July
Galaxy Fold5 and Flip5 phones as stars of the show
Samsung has now confirmed that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will be held in the last week of July, in Seoul, South Korea, at a unique location of COEX in Samseong-dong, Gangam.