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AMD unwraps Instinct MI500 boasting 1,000X more performance versus MI300X — setting the stage for the era of YottaFLOPS data centers

AMD unwraps Instinct MI500 boasting 1,000X more performance versus MI300X — setting the stage for the era of YottaFLOPS data centers

💡 Verdict: AMD's Instinct MI500-series GPUs, powered by CDNA 6 architecture and featuring HBM4E memory, are slated for a 2027 release, promising a 1000x performance boost over the MI300X. Check Price: Instinct MI500 ⚡ Quick Hits * The MI500 series will use the CDNA 6 architecture. * HBM4E memory is expected to

Nvidia introduces DLSS 4.5 and Multi Frame Generation 6X at CES 2026 — updated models can generate higher-quality upscaled frames and more of them, dynamically

Nvidia introduces DLSS 4.5 and Multi Frame Generation 6X at CES 2026 — updated models can generate higher-quality upscaled frames and more of them, dynamically

💡 Verdict: Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 and Multi Frame Generation 6X are set to improve image quality and performance without new GPUs. Check Price: DLSS 4.5 ⚡ Quick Hits * DLSS 4.5 enhances image quality in upscaled frames. * Multi Frame Generation 6X boosts performance with smoother gameplay. * These updates

Asus ROG G1000 gaming PC is covered in holograms — this RTX 5090, 9950X3D rig is 'built to be seen'

Asus ROG G1000 gaming PC is covered in holograms — this RTX 5090, 9950X3D rig is 'built to be seen'

💡 Verdict: The Asus ROG G1000 is a high-end gaming PC with holographic elements, packing an RTX 5090 and Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Check Price: ROG G1000 ⚡ Quick Hits * Holographic design for visual appeal. * High-end specs for top-tier gaming performance. * Part of a larger Asus ROG product refresh including laptops. Asus has

Newegg bundles $1,460 128GB DDR5 RAM kit with $50 Starbucks gift card — 'Drink Coffee while you game!!' retailer says as memory hits RTX 5080 pricing

Newegg bundles $1,460 128GB DDR5 RAM kit with $50 Starbucks gift card — 'Drink Coffee while you game!!' retailer says as memory hits RTX 5080 pricing

💡 Verdict: Newegg is bundling a $50 Starbucks gift card with two 128GB G.Skill DDR5 RAM kits that cost more than an RTX 5080. Check Price: DDR5 RAM ⚡ Quick Hits * 128GB G.Skill DDR5 RAM kits are being bundled with a $50 Starbucks gift card at Newegg. * The price of

How to build a 3-2-1 Backup Strategy using Cloudflare

Building a Robust 3-2-1 Backup Strategy with Cloudflare: A System Admin's Guide Greetings, fellow guardians of data. As The Tech Monk, I'm here to guide you through the implementation of a 3-2-1 backup strategy, fortified by the power and versatility of Cloudflare. Data loss is a

CES award outs MSI's monstrous 1600W RTX 5090 Lightning GPU — new flagship has next generation liquid cooling, dual 16-pin power connectors, and a surface-mounted LCD display

CES award outs MSI's monstrous 1600W RTX 5090 Lightning GPU — new flagship has next generation liquid cooling, dual 16-pin power connectors, and a surface-mounted LCD display

💡 Verdict: MSI's RTX 5090 Lightning GPU, designed for extreme overclocking, features a 1600W power limit, advanced liquid cooling, dual 12V-2x6 connectors, and an LCD display. Check Price: RTX 5090 Lightning ⚡ Quick Hits * The RTX 5090 Lightning is built for extreme overclocking with a high power limit. * It features

Speed test pits six generations of Windows against each other — Windows 11 placed dead last across most benchmarks, 8.1 emerges as unexpected winner in this unscientific comparison

Speed test pits six generations of Windows against each other — Windows 11 placed dead last across most benchmarks, 8.1 emerges as unexpected winner in this unscientific comparison

💡 Verdict: A recent speed test reveals that Windows 11 performs worse than the five previous Windows versions, with Windows 8.1 surprisingly outperforming the rest in many benchmarks. Check Price: Windows 11 ⚡ Quick Hits * Windows 11's performance lags behind older versions. * Windows 8.1 showed surprising speed. * The