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Intel Xeon 6+ ‘Clearwater Forest’ puts 18A in the data center with up to 288 cores, 576 MB of L3 cache — new Xeon 6990E+ is 30% faster per thread than 192-core AMD Epyc 9965, says Intel

Intel Xeon 6+ ‘Clearwater Forest’ puts 18A in the data center with up to 288 cores, 576 MB of L3 cache — new Xeon 6990E+ is 30% faster per thread than 192-core AMD Epyc 9965, says Intel

💡 Verdict: Intel's upcoming Xeon 6990E+ "Clearwater Forest" processor brings the cutting-edge 18A node to data centers with a staggering 288 cores, 576 MB of L3 cache, and a claimed 30% per-thread performance lead over AMD's Epyc 9965. Check Price: Xeon 6990E+ ⚡ Quick Hits * Features
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ATX12VO V3 standard shrinks the connector and maximizes power efficiency — new 8-pin connector also brings smarter power supply monitoring

ATX12VO V3 standard shrinks the connector and maximizes power efficiency — new 8-pin connector also brings smarter power supply monitoring

💡 Verdict: Leaked Intel slides reveal the upcoming ATX12VO V3 standard, which introduces a significantly smaller 8-pin connector, enhanced overall power efficiency, and smarter system monitoring capabilities. Check Price: ATX12VO V3 ⚡ Quick Hits * Replaces bulky legacy cables with a space-saving 8-pin motherboard connector. * Engineered to maximize overall electrical efficiency in future
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Hands-on with Corsair's 3200D RS ARGB Mid-tower PC Case: Budget chassis includes three fans and doesn’t empty your wallet

Hands-on with Corsair's 3200D RS ARGB Mid-tower PC Case: Budget chassis includes three fans and doesn’t empty your wallet

💡 Verdict: The Corsair 3200D RS ARGB is a budget-friendly mid-tower PC case that delivers outstanding value by including three pre-installed ARGB fans without breaking the bank. Check Price: 3200D RS ARGB ⚡ Quick Hits * Highly affordable mid-tower design that protects your build budget. * Includes three pre-installed ARGB fans for out-of-the-box cooling
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Cooler Master is bringing active cooling to DDR5 RAM, promising up to 15-degree temperature drops — 'MasterDIMM' combines G.SKILL memory with a built-in fan, kits run up to 128GB

Cooler Master is bringing active cooling to DDR5 RAM, promising up to 15-degree temperature drops — 'MasterDIMM' combines G.SKILL memory with a built-in fan, kits run up to 128GB

💡 Verdict: Cooler Master is partnering with G.SKILL to launch the 'MasterDIMM', a new lineup of actively cooled DDR5 RAM kits available in capacities up to 128GB that promise to drop memory temperatures by up to 15 degrees. Check Price: MasterDIMM ⚡ Quick Hits * Integrates a built-in active cooling
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Testing GPU Safeguard+ on the MSI MPG Ai1600TS PSU – solution aims to tame melting 16-pin connectors

Testing GPU Safeguard+ on the MSI MPG Ai1600TS PSU – solution aims to tame melting 16-pin connectors

💡 Verdict: The MSI MPG Ai1600TS power supply introduces the innovative GPU Safeguard+ technology to effectively eliminate the risk of melting 16-pin GPU connectors. Check Price: MSI MPG Ai1600TS ⚡ Quick Hits * Features the new GPU Safeguard+ (SafeguardPlus) safety technology. * Designed specifically to prevent high-end 16-pin GPU power connectors from melting. * A
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