A web-site has published what it claims to be specifications of Nvidia’s next-generation Quadro M6000 graphics adapter as well as GM200 graphics processing unit. If the specifications are correct, then we should expect the GM200 to be a very powerful graphics solution. VideoCardz web-site claims that it has found GPU-Z …
Read More »Nvidia to speed up development of graphics processing architectures
When Nvidia Corp. said earlier this year that it would delay its code-named Volta architecture and will launch code-named Pascal architecture in 2016 instead, many considered this a as a not very good sign. What Nvidia did not mention was the fact that Volta is due in 2017, not in …
Read More »Nvidia will not use ‘Maxwell’ architecture for Tesla HPC accelerators
Although Nvidia Corp.’s code-named “Maxwell” architecture has proven to be very energy-efficient, graphics processors on its base will not be used for Tesla accelerators for high-performance computing applications. At a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, Nvidia said that it would continue to offer “Kepler”-based Tesla cards for HPC applications in …
Read More »U.S. ITC to investigate Samsung’s complaints against Nvidia, others
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) on Tuesday said it will investigate Samsung’s accusations against patent infringements by Nvidia Corp. and its partners. If the ITC finds Nvidia and its allies guilty of patent infringements, it may stop sales of their products in the United States. The products at issue …
Read More »Marvell and Nvidia are working on processor modules for Project Ara smartphones
Google on Friday revealed that Marvell Technology Group and Nvidia Corp. are working on application processor modules for upcoming Ara smartphones. Previously a number of companies have publicly expressed support of the project Ara, but no one has revealed any particular plans. The disclosure from Google is generally the first …
Read More »Possible GeForce GTX 960 launch date and price revealed
Nvidia Corp. and its partners will start to sell their next-generation performance-mainstream graphics solutions GeForce GTX 960 about a month from now for around $200, according to a report from a Japanese web-site. While the date of the launch now seems to be more or less clear, specifications of the …
Read More »Asus preps external device for extreme overclocking of graphics cards
Asustek Computer is working on external voltage regulator module (VRM) card for graphics cards that will enable extreme overclocking by allowing massive overvoltage. Asus follows EVGA and Gigabyte Technology who have been selling similar external VRM solutions for years now. Although a lot of modern graphics cards (e.g., Asus Strix …
Read More »PMC-Sierra to bring SAS, NVMe storage solutions to OpenPower servers
PMC-Sierra has announced that it has joined the OpenPower foundation, which develops “open-source” servers based on next-generation IBM Power processors and Power architecture. PMC-Sierra will bring a host of innovative controllers for storage solutions with Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and NVM Express (NVMe) interfaces to the new platform. Participation in …
Read More »Web-site compares performance of next-gen GPUs from AMD and Nvidia
A web-site has published alleged benchmark results of next-generation graphics cards from Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia Corp., such as code-named “Bermuda XT”, “Fiji XT” as well as GM200. Without a lot of surprises, the new single-chip graphics solutions from AMD and Nvidia will offer a noticeable performance improvement compared …
Read More »Next-gen GeForce GTX Titan ‘GM200’ to be 34% faster than GTX 980
It is not a secret that Nvidia Corp. is working on new ultra-high-end graphics cards based on the code-named GM200 graphics processing unit (GPU). But is it worth waiting for a new top-of-the-range graphics board from Nvidia, or it makes sence to get a GeForce GTX 980 now? Apparently, the …
Read More »Gigabyte sells GTX 980 WaterForce 3-way SLI kit for £2499/$2999
Gigabyte Technology has started to sell what could be the highest-performing retail graphics processing solution ever developed. The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 WaterForce 3-way SLI includes three massively factory-overclocked graphics cards that are designed to work in multi-GPU mode as well as a special liquid cooling solution. But extreme performance …
Read More »AMD will explore graphics IP licensing opportunities going forward
In a bid to boost its revenue streams, Advanced Micro Devices could start licensing its graphics processing technologies to third parties, just like ARM Holdings, Imagination Technologies, Nvidia Corp. and Vivante. But will that business make sense to AMD? AMD and Nvidia Corp. are the last two remaining developers of discrete …
Read More »Nvidia adds indies to SHIELD library for GRID Tuesday
One of the biggest selling points of Nvidia's SHIELD Tab and SHIELD portable gaming device, is that they can stream games straight from the GRID cloud system, for free. There's already a handful of great AAA titles available like Batman Arkham Knight and Borderlands 2, but now there's a couple …
Read More »Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 to use GM206 graphics processing unit
Nvidia Corp.’s next-generation graphics card for performance-mainstream market segment may not feature GM204 graphics chip, but will be powered by the code-named GM206 processing unit, according to a media report. Previously it was expected that Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 960 graphics card will be based on the code-named GM204 graphics processing …
Read More »Dying Light PC specifications revealed
The minimum and recommended PC specifications for upcoming Zombie game, Dying Light, have been released. Originally, the spec sheet on Steam recommended 16GB of RAM alongside a GTX 780 or R9 290 graphics card. However, the page has since been updated to reduce these specifications a bit. The minimum spec …
Read More »Overclockers UK introduces Renda frequency enhanced workstations
Professional graphics workstations are aimed at creative professionals who are supposed to generate beautiful visuals and inspiring designs. Ironically, virtually all workstations lack any creative touch themselves, whether it is about style or enhancements in terms of performance. Overclockers UK decided to change that with Renda family of workstations. The …
Read More »Nvidia GeForce GTX 965M spotted in drivers
Nvidia Corp. has quietly added GeForce GTX 965M graphics adapter into its drivers. The listing of the graphics solution could mean that the new graphics processing unit is already shipping to notebook PC makers and may be unveiled shortly. Theoretically, it could also mean that desktop version of the product …
Read More »Asustek unleashes Matrix GeForce GTX 980 with 14-phase VRM
The world’s record GPU frequency of 2.20GHz was set on Nvidia GeForce GTX graphics cards made by Asustek and EVGA. While it is hard to believe that the GM204 GPU can be pushed further towards 2.30GHz – 2.40GHz, the new Asus ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce GTX 980 graphics card is …
Read More »Samsung’s own CPU and GPU cores in design stage, due next year
Samsung Electronics has world-class semiconductor manufacturing facilities and leading-edge process technologies. While the company designs its own system-on-chips for mobile devices, Samsung continues to use application processors from Qualcomm for its high-end smartphones and extensively uses intellectual property from ARM Holdings and Imagination Technologies. Apparently, Samsung wants to change that …
Read More »Asustek unveils small form-factor GeForce GTX 970 for mini-ITX PCs
Asustek Computer has unveiled its new small form-factor graphics card that fits into mini-ITX computer cases. The new Asus GeForce GTX 970 DC Mini sports advanced DirectCU cooling solution and is factory-overclocked. It is probable that the new graphics adapter is the world’s most powerful SFF graphics card. The Asus GeForce …
Read More »Overclockers UK slashes £300 from a £1000+ PC DIY bundle
As reported, Overclockers UK has decided to follow its colleagues from the U.S. with special discounts on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Unlike “traditional” price slashes many of which look rather symbolic, deals on the special days usually result in rather dramatic savings. For example, OcUK will offer a bundle …
Read More »OCUK jumps the gun on Black Friday deals
The worst thing about shopping on Black Friday is the fear of being trampled to death by an army of bargain hunters. Fortunately though, for us geeks, we can usually find all of the best deals online and avoid the drama. Overclockers UK has launched its own Black Friday sale, …
Read More »ASML readies equipment to produce 5nm chips
We do not know exactly when companies like Intel Corp., Samsung Electronics or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. make their first chips using 7nm, 5nm, 3nm or 2nm process technologies. But we do know what should happen before leading semiconductor producers manufacture their new chips using ultra-thin process technologies: ASML should sell …
Read More »Ubisoft apologises for Assassin’s Creed Unity, offers free DLC, games
Ubisoft late on Wednesday issued a statement admitting major issues with its Assassin’s Creed Unity video game. The company apologised for shipping a title full of bugs and performance issues. As a remedy, Ubisoft will provide an expansion pack for the title free to everyone as well as a free …
Read More »TSMC to have four EUV scanners in 2015, to use EUV tools for 10nm chips
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has ordered two additional extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography scanners from ASML Holding. The equipment will be delivered in 2015 and will complement initial two EUV scanners TSMC has today, which will be upgraded. Four scanners will let TSMC make chips using 10nm process technology and EUV lithography …
Read More »Nvidia to launch Shield Black Friday bundle this week
Nvidia is set to launch its own Black Friday bundle for the Nvidia Shield tablet in the UK and the US this week, giving shoppers the chance to get their hands on the tablet, the controller, the Greenbox bundle and free access to Nvidia's recently launched GRID cloud gaming service. …
Read More »Samsung asks ITC to ban sales of Nvidia GeForce GPUs, Tegra SoCs in the U.S.
Samsung Electronics on Friday filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission asking to stop sales of Nvidia Corp.’s GeForce graphics processing units as well as Tegra system-on-chips since they infringe its patents. The move is a yet another step in the legal battle between Nvidia and Samsung, which …
Read More »SK Hynix adds HBM DRAM into catalogue, to start production in Q1 2015
SK Hynix, a major maker of high-performance memory, has added high bandwidth memory (HBM) devices compliant with the JESD235 specification into its product catalogue for the fourth quarter of 2014. The addition of chips into the databook means that they are in production and can be obtained from the company. …
Read More »SK Hynix begins to mass-produce 8GHz GDDR5 memory
SK Hynix, one of the world’s largest makers of dynamic random access memory, has initiated mass production of GDDR5 memory that can operate at 8Gb/s data-rate. The new memory chips are already available for graphics cards manufacturers and will be installed on new graphics adapters. The new GDDR5 memory chips from …
Read More »Asus to launch ROG Poseidon GTX 980
Asus Republic of Gamers has announced that it will be launching the Poseidon GTX 980 graphics card, featuring the DirectCU H2O cooler, which uses a hybrid solution for efficient cooling on air or water. According to the company's own tests, the Poseidon GTX 980 will run up to 27 degrees …
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