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Intel Launches Value Pack for CPUs with Simplified Packaging at Lower Prices
Intel has introduced a new Value Pack format for its processors with the aim of lowering costs. This new option is not available for the latest Intel Core models but is being offered with Intel’s 14th-generation processors, specifically the i5 versions. The Value Pack reduces the packaging, using a single-color…
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AMD to Launch Three Versions of Ryzen Z2 Processor for Portable Consoles
Portable gaming consoles have been on the rise, with many manufacturers following in the footsteps of the Nintendo Switch. Devices like the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion GO are leading the charge in bringing PC gaming experiences on the go. Following the release of these popular devices,…
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AMD Zen 5 Chips Reportedly to Outperform Zen 4 by 40%
AMD’s upcoming Zen 5 architecture is shaping the future of computing, with reports suggesting a ground-breaking 40% increase in performance over its predecessor, Zen 4. This leap forward places AMD’s new chips well ahead of the current competition, including Intel’s 14th-gen Raptor Lake Refresh. Leak Recent leaks from @All_The_Watts reveal…
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AMD 5600X to 5800X3D – I Upgraded So You (Maybe) Don’t Have To!
I will officially be middle-aged by the end of this week. Yes, I’m turning 40! – In fairness, given that I went bald at 24 and have had very little interest in music since 1989, I suspect that I’ve been middle-aged (at heart at least) for quite some time now.…
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Motherboard Sales Dropped by 10 Million in 2022!
Earlier this week information appeared online showing that processor sales throughout the last quarter of 2022 hit an all-time low. The second time, incidentally, this had happened during the year since records were initially started in 1994. – While this was undoubtedly quite shocking news (especially for AMD and Intel)…
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AMD Locks Down the Entire Top 15 in Processor Search Engine Requests!
Since the release of the original Ryzen series in 2017, AMD has been making massive strides in winning people over (and in some cases, back to) the Red side of the processor fence. Yes, admittedly, Intel still has the overall market fairly well secured with a circa 65-70% market share…
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Research Shows Q4 2022 Was The Worst Period for CPU Sales on Record!
Compared to the misery of 2020-2021, last year was undoubtedly better in terms of general computer hardware availability. No, prices didn’t fall anywhere near as quickly as they climbed, but at least most CPUs and graphics card models were (somewhat) available to purchase without too much difficulty on the consumers’…
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ASUS Launch its New Vivobook Classic Series of Laptops
ASUS has announced the launch of three new and updated AMD-powered models in its popular Vivobook Classic series of everyday laptops: the 14-inch Vivobook 14 OLED (M1405), the 15.6-inch Vivobook 15 OLED (M1505), and the 16-inch Vivobook 16 (M1605). These new laptops deliver a stunning visual experience. Vivobook 14 OLED…
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Intel Formally Discontinues its 11th-Gen Raptor Lake Processor Series
Intel launched their 11th-gen Rocket Lake processor platform in March 2021 and overall, while not a resounding success, it did prove to be relatively popular with consumers. Albeit, given the continued retention of the heavily ageing 14nm node design, this did, once again, see another (somewhat infamous at the time)…
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Intel Leak Hints Meteor Lake is on Target for a 50% Efficiency Increase on Raptor Lake!
Despite many rumours to the contrary, Intel recently confirmed that their 14th-gen Meteor Lake desktop processors were still on track for release at some point later this year. So, with this in mind, we should probably expect it to happen around October. – In terms of the launch schedule, we…
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AMD Confirms it Restricted CPU and GPU Stock in Q4
While we consumers typically tend to love high-stock levels at low prices, there is, of course, always the position of the manufacturer to consider. Too much stock, or supply exceeding demand, typically tends to result in prices coming down rather rapidly. Something we’re undoubtedly seeing at the moment in terms…
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Intel Reportedly Set to Apply Huge Discounts to Some Alder Lake CPUs
Edit – Intel has responded directly to us here at eTeknix with the following comments: “Rumors of a price drop on Intel PC processors are incorrect. At this time, we have products from our 11th, 12th and 13th generation families that cover a range of price points, and Intel is…
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Intel Confirms 14th-Gen Meteor Lake Processors Will Debut Later This Year
Over recent months, there have been more than a few rumours swirling around the internet that Intel had been planning to slightly delay the release of its 14th-gen desktop Meteor Lake processors until some time around Q1 2024. – This was a two-part theory in firstly the exceptionally strong indication…
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Intel’s Annual Financial Report Confirms A Huge Drop in Profits!
2022 was undoubtedly a bit of an odd year for the tech world. Well, more accurately, 2020-2021 were incredibly good years for the tech industry, but ultimately, and sooner or later, that bubble did eventually have to burst. And for those of you already thinking about it, no, I’m not…
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Apple Launches New Mac Mini Systems Featuring their Latest M2 Processors
Apple has officially unveiled the new Mac mini, supercharged by M2 and the all-new M2 Pro. With the M2 chip, the Mac mini is even more powerful, capable, and affordable. The new M2 Pro chip delivers pro-level performance to Mac mini for the first time, enabling users to run high-performance…
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