AMD Fusion System Architecture Moves to Unify CPUs and GPUs
…If all that wasn't enough, these Compute Units will have x86-64 memory controllers -- they'll be able to read and write from your installed system RAM. This isn't about…
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Sony's Xperia Tablet S runs Android, but looks awfully like Microsoft's Surface
…I played with the original Tablet S and really liked the built-in remote control functionality (but not the tablet as a whole), and the Xperia Tablet S is supposed to take…
Microsoft announcing new Surface on September 23, but is it DOA?
…Windows 8.1 is supposed to address many of these concerns with features like boot to desktop, a Start button, universal search, and a vastly improved control panel. The original Surface RT…
Ask the Grumpy PC Technician: GPU Temps, Windows 1909, Engine Repair
…I enjoy high temperatures about as much as I enjoy the taste of Cool Ranch Doritos and cold black coffee. But they're not a sign of fundamental hardware failure, and the…
ARM Cortex-A12 and Mali-T622: The mid-range muscle that ARM desperately needs
…The application processor and GPU can actually share L2 cache in this configuration, allowing for dynamic voltage control and better power management. The Cortex-A12 and Mali-T622 could soon be licensed…
Windows Will Grab 7GB of Your Storage to Fix Its Own Update Failures
…much control you'll have over this process). As Microsoft states: Through reserved storage, some disk space will be set aside to be used by updates, apps, temporary files, and system caches…
AMD's Trinity analyzed: A surprisingly good, inexpensive gaming solution
…We experimented with various settings and overclocking options, but saw mixed results. Increasing the integrated memory controller's speed to 2200MHz, up from 1800MHz, had virtually no impact on our gaming tests…
Nvidia launches overclock-friendly GTX 980 desktop GPU for gaming laptops
…Other features coming to these new systems include variable fan controls, 17-inch 1080p panels, and 4-8 phase power supplies with higher peak currents. The end result should be some truly…
Sony Launches Updated PlayStation VR With HDR, Improved Cables
…Handled via a waggling sword and an unlimited point-and-forget flamethrower. Enemy AI not adjusted for new controls ... Adding insult to injury, it looks like they had to lower all the…
USB 3.2 Promises 20Gbps Connections, Arrives This Year
…The USB-IF expects hardware to be in-market by the end of 2019 and the new standard promises to support transfer rates of up to 20Gbps. That's quadruple what USB…