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Liquid Cooling for NVIDIA GB300 "Blackwell Ultra" NVL72 Costs Nearly $50,000

05-11-2025 18:18

NVIDIA's "Blackwell Ultra" server racks are undoubtedly powerful, but they demand significant system cooling. NVIDIA promotes the GB300 NVL72 as the top configuration: these liquid-cooled racks, built with Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchips, achieve exascale-class dense FP4 performance and offer substantial improvements in throughput-per-megawatt compared to previous HGX platforms. However, this extreme performance mandates massive cooling systems, which can cost around $50,000. According to a valuation model from investment bank Morgan Stanley, NVIDIA is spending nearly $50,000 on cooling for the 72-GPU configuration within its Oberon rack. With each chip rated at 1,400 W TDP, traditional air-based cooling solutions are not feasible. Considering that there are 72 GPUs rated up to 1,400 W, that is over 100 kW from GPUs alone. Add 32 "Grace" CPUs that are powering the system, and you have more than a 100 kW of heat at the peak load. Morgan Stanley models the rack as containing 18 compute trays (each consuming roughly 6.6 kW but needing cooling for about 6.2 kW) alongside nine switch trays. The firm values the cooling components for a single compute tray at about $2,260, which multiplies to roughly $40,680 across the rack. Switch-tray cooling adds about $1,020 per tray, or $9,180 total. High-performance cold plates are singled out as the most expensive parts in the BOM, with per-unit prices in the low hundreds. Read full story

Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 October Update Triggers BitLocker Recovery

05-11-2025 17:44

Microsoft has encountered another unusual issue, this time mostly affecting Intel-based PCs. Users of Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, as well as some Windows 10 users, may unexpectedly find themselves in BitLocker recovery mode. Typically, BitLocker should not request the recovery key unless there have been changes to the system configuration. However, due to a new bug, users are being prompted to enter their recovery keys without any such changes. BitLocker encrypts the entire drive volume using AES encryption by default, ensuring the drive's security even if it is stolen, lost, or improperly decommissioned. "After installing Windows Updates released on or after October 14, 2025 (the Originating KBs listed above), some devices might encounter issues during restart or startup," notes Microsoft document for Microsoft 365 Business and Windows 11 Enterprise licensees. From a portal not accessible to us (thanks to Windows Latest for images), it seems that Windows 11 25H2 with KB5066835 and Windows 11 version 24H2 with the same KB number are affected. Windows 10 version 22H2 is also impacted, with the originating ID KB5066791. The interesting part is the source of this issue. Since the launch of Windows 8, the Windows OS has included a Connected Standby feature. This power-saving feature allows the PC to stay connected to the network, receiving notifications and streaming music even while in standby mode. It was originally designed to extend battery life on laptops by maintaining a low-power state instead of draining the battery. Read full story

Intel "Panther Lake" Frequencies Leak, 16-Core SKU Hits 5.1 GHz

05-11-2025 17:03

Early last month, Intel introduced its "Panther Lake" series of mobile processors, featuring up to 16 CPU cores distributed across four P-Cores, eight E-Cores, and an additional four-core LPE cluster. Thanks to reliable Intel leaker @jaykihn0, we have details on the clock speeds of these mobile CPUs. The top-tier Core Ultra X9 388H processor is expected to have a CPU turbo boost of up to 5.1 GHz. This is impressive given that these SoCs include 16 CPU cores and 12 Xe3 GPU cores, whose frequency remains undisclosed. The top SKUs can be pushed up to 65 W or up 80 W TDP, depending on OEM's desire. At stock, the PTH-H and PTL-U configurations are expected to ship and fit within 25 W TDP. Read full story

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X3D Appears in Leaked PassMark Benchmark

05-11-2025 16:38

A new leaked PassMark benchmark has revealed what appears to be AMD's next 3D V-Cache processor, the Ryzen 7 9700X3D, a new CPU to refresh the company's mid-range gaming lineup. The listing shows it is an eight-core, 16-thread Zen 5 CPU with 96 MB of L3 cache and a boost clock of up to 5.8 GHz, however, that figure is likely from early testing or overclocked conditions. The 9700X3D scored 4,687 points in single-threaded and 40,438 points in multithreaded benchmarks. That's about 1-5% ahead of the existing Ryzen 7 9800X3D. With the Ryzen 7 9700X3D, AMD might follow the same path as the 5700X3D, offering slightly lower clocks and price while maintaining strong gaming performance. This might allow AMD to phase out the 9800X3D in favor of a more cost-effective SKU for the mainstream market. Current rumors suggest it will feature a 120 W TDP, targeting the same $400-$450 range as its predecessor. It's also rumored, as we reported earlier, that AMD is developing a higher-end Ryzen 7 9850X3D (120 W, 8 cores, 16 threads, 96 MB L3 cache, 5.6 GHz / 4.7 GHz), a Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 (200 W, 16 cores, 32 threads, 192 MB L3 cache, 5.6 GHz / 4.3 GHz), and an entry-level Ryzen 5 7500X3D (65 W, 6 cores, 12 threads, 96 MB L3 cache). With CES 2026 just two months away, we can expect AMD to release some of these now-rumored CPUs there, if not all four of them.

Steam Deck Adds Screen-Off Download Option to Prevent OLED Burn-In

05-11-2025 15:57

The Steam Deck's OLED display offers improved battery efficiency, a better visual experience, and true black levels, but it also shares the common OLED concern of potential screen burn-in. To mitigate that risk, Valve has added an option to continue long downloads with the display turned off. The feature is enabled automatically when the device is connected to mains power, and battery users may enable it manually from Settings > Power. There are two simple ways to enter the low-power download mode. While a download is active, pressing the power button brings up a prompt asking whether to continue the download with the screen off. Accepting that prompt places the Deck into the reduced-power state. Alternatively, the system will switch to the mode automatically after a period of inactivity. If the device is picked up or a control is pressed during a background download, a brief status panel displays progress and lets you either fully wake the system or allow downloads to continue. To protect battery health and avoid interrupted transfers, the Deck will exit the low-power download state and enter full sleep once the battery level reaches 20%. The update is available now on the Beta and Preview channels, and Valve is collecting feedback from early adopters in the community. Read full story

(PR) Zyxel Networks Launches IAP500BE Industrial Wi-Fi 7 Access Point

05-11-2025 13:28

Zyxel Networks, a leader in delivering secure and AI-powered cloud networking solutions, today announced the launch of its first industrial-grade wireless access point, the BE5000 4-Stream Wi-Fi 7 Dual-Radio NebulaFlex Pro Industrial Access Point (IAP500BE). Purpose-built for challenging indoor environments such as warehouses, storage facilities and maintenance shops, the IAP500BE delivers rugged durability, extended coverage and ultra-fast Wi-Fi 7 performance to accelerate industrial digital transformation. As industrial sites evolve into highly interconnected ecosystems, reliable connectivity remains a major obstacle. Harsh conditions, signal interference and outdated Wi-Fi infrastructure create network bottlenecks that limit productivity. With the IAP500BE, Zyxel Networks is bridging that gap, enabling businesses to extend ultrafast Wi-Fi across factory floors and far-reaching corners. Read full story

(PR) Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Gets New Trailer, System Requirements, Pre-load Details, and More Info Ahead of Launch

05-11-2025 13:23

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is just around the corner, with a November 14 PC launch across Xbox on PC, Battle.net, and Steam. In partnership with Treyarch, Call of Duty PC lead developer Beenox is working hard to create the best experience possible for PC players. Engineered for PC Working in parallel with Treyarch throughout the game's development, Beenox presents Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on PC, tailormade to give players complete control over their experience while bringing all the features and performance that players have come to expect from robust PC games:Player choice: players can easily optimize for visual fidelity or highest possible FPSWide range of hardware support: Call of Duty runs on most hardware while also seamlessly scaling up to crisp graphics and ultra-smooth, high FPS gameplay on higher-end setupsDeep customization: 800+ options for players to customize graphics, gameplay, input devices, interface, and moreDisplay optimization: from 4K to 1440p to 1080p, from standard to Ultrawide, we support a vast array of displays in all shapes and sizesCutting-edge upscaling: AMD FSR 4 and a range of other upscaling and frame generation technologies are supportedCall of Duty PC Benchmark Tool: a built-in, in-game testing tool to analyze your PC's hardware performanceRicochet Anti-Cheat: enhanced with new requirements for increased security for both the player and the community around TPM 2.0 and Secure BootSub-frame mouse polling: increased mouse precision for aimingRGB iCUE: dynamic RGB integration for supported Corsair devices Read full story

(PR) MSI Bundles Football Manager 26 with Select Motherboards and Monitors

05-11-2025 13:08

MSI is excited to partner with SEGA and Sports Interactive for an exclusive limited-time offer! From November 4 to December 4, 2025, purchase select MSI motherboards or monitors and receive a free copy of Football Manager 26 (via the Epic Games Store). Step into the dugout, where every choice shapes your story and lead your club to glory. Take the Field with MSI! MSI's latest Intel 800 series motherboards and monitors give you the power, precision, and vision to manage every match. Perfect for Football Manager 26, they're your ultimate tools to lead your club to glory. Read full story

AMD Readies Ryzen AI MAX+ 388: 8C/16T and Full 40-CU Radeon 8060S GPU

05-11-2025 11:34

AMD is gearing up to release a new "Strix Halo" Ryzen AI MAX+ SKU specifically designed for gamers who don't need more than 8 cores and 16 threads of CPU power. In a recent PassMark benchmark, a new SKU called Ryzen AI MAX+ 388 was spotted. It features 8 cores, 16 threads, and a fully equipped Radeon 8060S GPU with 40 RDNA 3.5 Compute Units (CUs). Previously, the full Radeon 8060S configuration was only available in the high-end Ryzen AI Max+ 395 model, which combines 16 cores and 32 threads with the 40 CU Radeon 8060S. However, that model is more expensive and better suited for tasks like productivity and AI that benefit from higher core counts. If and when AMD introduces the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen AI MAX+ 388, we anticipate that more gaming devices will adopt this chip, as it offers an ideal balance of CPU and GPU power for running modern games. AMD supports up to 128 GB of 256-bit LPDDR5x memory at 8000 MT/s with its Ryzen AI MAX+ SoCs. However, the actual memory configuration will depend on the choices of the OEM or device manufacturer. Some devices, such as SIXUNITED 14-inch tablets, have already been seen using this APU, configured with a 65 W TDP. AMD provides a configurable TDP range of 45-125 W, with a default TDP of 55 W for its top three SKUs. Therefore, we can expect to see various TDP ratings as OEMs tailor this chip to their specific requirements, based on the device's form factor and thermal capacity.

(PR) The Bluetooth SIG Releases Bluetooth Core 6.2 Specifications

05-11-2025 10:30

As part of the bi-annual release cadence, Bluetooth Core 6.2 has arrived. This update introduces new features that enhance device responsiveness, strengthen security, and improve communication and testing capabilities. Together, these advancements reinforce the Bluetooth Special Interest Group's (SIG) commitment to continuous innovation and provide developers with tools to meet evolving market demands. Key features at a glanceBluetooth Shorter Connection Intervals reduces the minimum Bluetooth LE connection interval from 7.5 ms to just 375 µs, enabling much faster responsiveness. It is ideal for high-performance HID devices, real-time human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and latency-sensitive sensors.Bluetooth Channel Sounding Amplitude-based Attack Resilience adds robust protections against sophisticated amplitude-based RF attacks. This enhancement strengthens secure ranging systems and mitigates relay and spoofing threats—critical in automotive, smart home, and industrial applications.Bluetooth HCI USB LE Isochronous Support introduces Bulk Serialization Mode, a new mechanism for standardizing isochronous data transmission over USB. This update simplifies host-controller interface (HCI) packet handling and streamlines Bluetooth LE Audio integration for USB-based systems.Bluetooth LE Test Mode Enhancements enables a unified, future-proof control protocol for performing Bluetooth LE RF PHY tests, while also supporting over-the-air (OTA) transport, eliminating the need for a cabled test setup. Read full story

(PR) QNAP Launches TS-h2477AXU-RP 24-bay ZFS NAS

05-11-2025 10:03

QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in computing, networking, and storage solutions, today introduced the TS-h2477AXU-RP, an enterprise ZFS NAS designed to meet the growing demand for high performance, reliability, and flexible I/O expansion. With twenty-four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays, dual M.2 PCIe Gen 5 slots, three PCIe Gen 4 slots, and redundant power supplies, the TS-h2477AXU-RP also includes built-in 2.5GbE and 10GbE ports—offering organizations a high-speed, centralized storage platform that supports diverse workloads and mission-critical operations. "In response to diverse business needs, enterprises often evaluate NAS solutions by considering a combination of performance, stability, and long-term scalability." said Alex Shih, Product Manager at QNAP. "The TS-h2477AXU-RP delivers exceptional processing power, massive storage capacity, and a wide range of expansion options, including M.2 SSDs, GPUs, and 25GbE network cards, making it ideal for demanding applications such as virtualization, 4K/8K video editing, and long-term backup. It helps organizations build future-ready IT infrastructure that supports sustainable growth." Read full story

(PR) Grinn Announces GenioBoard SBC

05-11-2025 00:11

Grinn, a full-cycle technology company specializing in the design and development of advanced IoT and embedded solutions, today launched a compact but powerful single-board computer (SBC) which will help embedded device manufacturers to meet the mounting pressure to take sophisticated and AI-ready new products to market quickly. The new Grinn GenioBoard is a full-featured SBC in a standard 87 mm x 56 mm form factor, providing all the communications, graphics and power interfaces needed to access the capabilities of the Grinn GenioSOM-700 or Grinn GenioSOM-510 systems-on-module (SOMs). These products are themselves the industry's smallest SOMs to be based on the MediaTek Genio family of applications processors which feature multiple Arm Cortex-A cores, a graphics processing unit, and a neural processing unit for AI applications. Read full story

(PR) Giga Computing Announces Worldwide Availability of Its NVIDIA RTX PRO Server

05-11-2025 00:00

Giga Computing, a subsidiary of GIGABYTE Group, announces the worldwide availability of its recently launched GIGABYTE XL44-SX2-AAS1, an NVIDIA RTX PRO Server that integrates NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs, NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPU, NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNICs, and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software. The system unifies compute, networking, and software layers to accelerate the full data-to-AI workflow. Built on the NVIDIA MGX modular reference design, the XL44-SX2-AAS1 supports up to eight NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs for a total of 768 GB of GDDR7 memory, delivering exceptional throughput for generative AI, 3D rendering, and scientific workloads. Dual Intel Xeon 6700/6500 CPUs, 32x DDR5 DIMMs, and 3+1 redundant 3200 W 80 Plus Titanium power supplies ensure performance and reliability. Read full story

(PR) Corsair Gaming Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

04-11-2025 23:35

Corsair Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRSR) ("Corsair" or the "Company"), a leading global provider and innovator of high-performance products for gamers, streamers, content-creators, gaming PC builders, and SIM driving enthusiasts, today announced financial results for the Company's third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Q3 2025 Financial Highlights (compared to Q3 2024)Revenue increased 14% to $345.8 million.Gross profit increased 34% to $93.1 million, reflecting improved product mix, favorable channel performance, and increased operational efficiency.Adjusted EBITDA improved 236% to $16.2 million, which was above consensusNet Income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders improved to $(0.09) / $0.06 per diluted share on a GAAP / Non-GAAP basis, compared to $(0.56) / $(0.29), respectively. Read full story

(PR) AMD Reports Record Q3 2025 Revenue of $9.2 Billion

04-11-2025 22:36

AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2025. Third quarter revenue was a record $9.2 billion, gross margin was 52%, operating income was $1.3 billion, net income was $1.2 billion and diluted earnings per share was $0.75. On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 54%, operating income was $2.2 billion, net income was $2 billion and diluted earnings per share was $1.20. Our third quarter results did not include any revenue from shipments of AMD Instinct MI308 GPU products to China. "We delivered an outstanding quarter, with record revenue and profitability reflecting broad based demand for our high-performance EPYC and Ryzen processors and Instinct AI accelerators," said Dr. Lisa Su, AMD chair and CEO. "Our record third quarter performance and strong fourth quarter guidance marks a clear step up in our growth trajectory as our expanding compute franchise and rapidly scaling data center AI business drive significant revenue and earnings growth." Read full story

Apple Reportedly Preparing Budget MacBook for 2026 with iPhone-Class Processor

04-11-2025 19:46

According to a Bloomberg report cited by Reuters, Apple is working on a new Mac model priced well below the $1,000 mark as the company is surprisingly preparing to enter the low-cost laptop market. The device, code-named J700 is expected to launch in the first half of next year. This will mark Apple's first direct attempt to enter the budget segment dominated by Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs. The product is targeted at students, businesses and general consumers, featuring less advanced components and building materials to keep costs down. The laptop is said to use an iPhone-class processor rather than a Mac-specific chip, along with a smaller LCD slightly under 13.6 inches, making it the most compact Mac currently in development. Early testing reportedly shows the smartphone processor outperforming Apple's first-generation M1 chip. The device is designed to appeal to users who primarily browse the web, work with documents, or handle light media editing, as well as potential iPad buyers seeking a traditional laptop form factor. Production is already underway with Apple's overseas suppliers, and the company aims to position the new MacBook well below the $999 M4 MacBook Air, which currently stands as Apple's most affordable laptop. Back in August, we reported that Apple was developing a budget 12.9-inch MacBook priced between $599 and $699, powered by the A18 Pro iPhone chip. The model was expected to enter production in late 2025 with a thin, lightweight design and limited features compared to M-series Macs. For now, it's unclear whether those early rumors will match the final hardware configuration, as Apple may have made changes in the meantime. Read full story

Huawei Launches Homegrown PCs With Custom Processors and Linux-Based OS

04-11-2025 19:21

Huawei is advancing its strategy for technology independence by introducing two new desktop computer models built entirely with Chinese components. The Qingyun line—featuring the W515y and W585y models—represents the company's latest effort to provide computing solutions free from foreign hardware. These systems integrate Huawei's Kirin 9000X chip with locally developed Linux software, instead of Microsoft Windows. Users can choose between UOS V20 from Tongxin or Galaxy Kylin V10. While details about the hardware are still emerging, the Kirin 9000X is an eight-core Arm-based chip with 16 threads, operating at 2.5 GHz. It could be a big.LITTLE deisgn, or a big-core only SoC. The desktops feature quad-channel LPDDR5x memory and support both flash storage and conventional hard drives. The port selection is vast, offering a Type-C USB connector and three standard USB 3.2 ports on the front, with four additional USB connections, wired network capability, a legacy serial interface, and dual video options via VGA and HDMI on the back panel. Weighing approximately 3.6 kg and measuring just under 300 mm in width, the systems are compact. Huawei includes its own keyboard and mouse with each unit, though pricing and release dates have not been disclosed. Notably, Huawei has chosen to equip these computers with established Linux variants instead of its HarmonyOS. Read full story

TechPowerUp and Ocypus Cooling Giveaway: Entries Close Soon, Hurry!

04-11-2025 19:18

TechPowerUp has teamed up with Ocypus for our November giveaway. The young brand has been making quite an impression among gamers and trade show exhibitors at Computex. Entries for our giveaway are open to readers worldwide and will close in two days on November 6th, 2025, at 17:00 CET. Don't miss your chance to participate, and try your luck this time! Readers of any age (where legal) can participate, and we will manage to get you the prize almost anywhere in the world. The main prize of the giveaway a combo of the Ocypus Iota C70 case, a spacious ATX mid-tower that can accommodate large GPUs, paired with a Sigma Pro AIO CPU cooler featuring a floating display. The second-place winner will not be disappointed, as they will receive the Sigma Pro cooler. For third place, the winner will receive the Iota C70 case. For more information and to participate, visit this page.

(PR) NVIDIA DLSS 4 Arrives This Week to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, The Last Caretaker and Deathground

04-11-2025 18:55

More than 800 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. Last week, ARC Raiders and Duet Night Abyss joined the ever-expanding catalogue of games featuring DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, ensuring they run and play best on GeForce RTX. This week, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH adds DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation. Plus, Deathground is out now with DLSS 4, and The Last Caretaker launches this week with our performance-multiplying technology. Additionally, Europa Universalis V launches today with DLSS Super Resolution, and Wreckreation is available now. Read full story

(PR) Intel Xeon 6 CPUs Power Cisco's Unified Edge Platform for Agentic AI

04-11-2025 18:22

Today, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced Cisco Unified Edge, an integrated computing platform for distributed AI workloads. From retail stores to healthcare facilities to factory floors, Cisco Unified Edge brings together compute, networking, storage, and security closer to the data for real-time AI inferencing and agentic workloads. This is critical to turning the AI vision into reality, providing the foundational infrastructure needed to support both traditional and AI workloads. More than half of today's AI pilots are stalling due to infrastructure constraints, highlighting an urgent need for a new decentralized network architecture. The edge is the new AI frontier where it's forecasted that 75 percent of enterprise data will be created and processed this year. As AI workloads fast-track from centralized model training to real-time inference, traditional data centers struggle to accommodate the requirements of AI. AI agents are transforming network traffic from predictable bursts to relentless, high-intensity loads, with agentic AI queries generating up to 25 times more network traffic than a chatbot. Instead of pulling data to and from the data center, AI workloads require models and infrastructure to be closer to where the data is created, and decisions are made. Read full story