We have reached the end of the week, and with it there is a lot of news that we must review, starting with the fact that the performance and price of the RTX graphics cards have already been leaked Nvidia Super 40 Super. Likewise, we already know the games included with our membership to Prime Gaming, as well as the new PC Hardware releases and the plans that < /span>. If you are interested in spending the day with us, you are welcome. Apple on its 27-inch iMac
Specifications and performance of Nvidia’s RTX 40 Super
Although the RTX 40 Super graphics cards have their presentation scheduled for CES 2024 in Las Vegas, we already learned through leaks the specifications and performance percentages that we can expect from these models.
Geforce RTX 4080 Super
At the forefront of the RTX 40 Super we find a GPU that will have 16GB of GDDR6X memory and a 256-bit bus interface. In addition, everything indicates that it will use the AD103-400 GPU chip (PG139 SKU 355) with 10,240 full cores, 320 TMU, 112 ROP and 64 MB of L2 cache. Apparently, the performance will only be 3 to 5% higher than the reference RTX 4080 and will maintain the TDP of 320W. Its price would be around $1,199.
RTX 4070 The SUPER
I think this is the first time in history that we will see a Super version of a Ti card, which is curious. Be that as it may, the RTX 40 70 Ti will use either an AD103-275 or AD102-175 SKU, but in any case it will have 8,448 cores and 48MB of L2 cache. Oh, very important to mention that it will have 16GB of video memory, which is a 4GB improvement over the original Ti version. Having said all that, performance should be 15% above the base model and would be competing with the Radeon RX 7900XT with its possible price of $799.
Geforce RTX 40 70 SUPER
It will be a GPU with 12GB of GDDR6X video memory with a 192-bit bus interface, 7,168 Cuda cores, 48MB of L2 cache and, in addition, will have the new CEM 5.1 Gen5 power connector. In terms of performance and consumption, it is said that it will be 14% above what the standard RTX 4070 can offer and will consume 220W (20W more than the base model), respectively. The recommended price would be $599, so it is emerging as the most affordable option of the RTX 40 Super.
RTX 40 70 Super
Games arriving with Amazon Prime Gaming in November 2023
As is customary for subscribers of Amazon Prime Gaming, each month they can claim new games to add to their collection and enjoy. We already know the list of games this month. Among them stands out a cult game that I totally recommend, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, an RPG developed by Bioware that takes us back 4,000 years before. from the main films, in a time of conflict between the old republic and the Sith of old led by the dark lords Darth Malak and Darth Revan.
- November 2: Rage 2: Deluxe Edition
- November 9: Centipede: Recharged
- November 10: Evan’s Remains
- 16 de noviembre: Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
- 16 de noviembre: Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic
- November 22: The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos
- 23 de noviembre: Black Widow: Recharged
- November 30: Orten Was the Case
- November 30: Caverns of Mars: Recharged
Apple has no plans to launch a 27-inch iMac with M3 chip
As everyone will know, not long ago Apple presented its new Apple Silicon M3 chips, which make their debut on board the new MacBook Pro and also the 2023 iMac. However, to the surprise of many, the iMac only It has the most basic variant of the M3 chip, and to add salt to the wound, there will be no 27-inch version either, only 24 inches. If you are interested, you can read all about the new iMac at this link.
With that said, an Apple spokesperson confirmed to the portal The Verge that there will not be a 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon chip. Instead, the company encourages customers looking for a larger screen to consider the Studio Display, Mac Studio or Mac Mini.
We know that last bit isn’t the answer many were hoping for, but it is what it is, and it’s clear that this is Apple’s response to waning interest in all-in-one desktop solutions, as everyone seems to favor laptops these days. and handheld devices when working.
Macs can now detect liquids in the USB-C port
With macOS Sonoma 14.1 comes a new liquid detection feature to prevent damage to the USB-C ports of a Mac device. Going into details, it is a process in background called Liquid Detection and Corrosion Mitigation Daemon. In iOS and iPadOS we already have a function, which has no other purpose than to alert the user when liquid is detected in the USB-C connector of the device in order to respond in time and prevent damage.
However, on Mac it is different, since currently it is not a function for users, but for analytical purposes, so Apple may use this information to help determine whether your computer has been exposed to liquids and whether or not it qualifies for warranty. Likewise, it is possible that in the future it will be used to appropriately alert the user.
Lastly, it is still unclear if this process works with any Mac running the latest version of macOS or only M3 Macs due to some additional hardware requirement.
ARM has bought Raspberry Pi shares
Looks like Arm Holdings plc wants a piece of the Raspberry Pi pie (sorry, that joke sounded better in English). Going into details, the company behind computer architecture ARM has made a strategic investment in Raspberry Pi, the computer-on-a-board company that seeks to democratize computing. For some this is not news at all considering ARM and Raspberry Pi have had a strategic collaboration since 2008 or earlier.
“With the rapid growth of edge and endpoint AI applications, platforms like Raspberry Pi, built on ARM, are critical to driving the adoption of high-performance IoT devices globally by enabling developers to innovate.” faster and easier. “This strategic investment is further evidence of our continued commitment to the developer community and our partnership with Raspberry Pi.” Said Paul Williamson, senior vice president and general manager of the Internet of Things business line at ARM.
Asus CM3, un Chromebook convertible con SoC de MediaTek
Asus has just announced a new, sorry, convertible laptop based on Google’s ChromeOS and powered by MediaTek’s Kompanio 520 chip. The It has a 2-in-1 design that can quickly go from a tablet configuration to a stand configuration, all by simply removing/attaching its soft keyboard with 1.5mm travel distance for the keys. It is versatile, portable and also supports Stylus pens, but it is not very powerful and misses some good opportunities.
With that in mind, the ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 displays a 10.5-inch IPS screen with FHD resolution and a refresh rate of 60Hz, nothing out of the ordinary. On the other hand, the military grade certification US MIL-STD 810H breaks the monotony while guaranteeing the equipment’s resistance to bumps and falls .
Inside it has the aforementioned MediaTek SoC, which consists of 8 cores at 2.0Ghz and an integrated Mali-G52 MC2 2EE GPU. Some 8GB of RAM ensure a smooth multitasking experience, while the 128GB of internal eMMC 5.1 storage fall a little short considering that they cannot be expanded via SD card. Powering all components is a 27WHr battery that in theory should be enough for 12 hours of use.
It goes without saying that this Asus ChromeBook has 4G LTE connectivity, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. In the photographic field, it has an 8MP main camera and a 2MP front camera.
We still do not know its official price and release date in Europe.
Seagate to launch 30TB HAMR hard drives in 2024
When it comes to storage, everyone knows that SSDs are the best option in terms of speed and performance, but mechanical Hard Drives are still king when it comes to the number of Gigabytes we get per euro, and that doesn’t seem like it’s going to stop. change soon.
Getting into the topic, Seagate reiterated that its hard drives with heat-assisted magnetic recording technology will arrive in early 2024 (originally scheduled for Q3 2023). The first of them will have a capacity of 30TB, but it is rumored that there will also be a 32TB model. In similar news, Seagate is also aiming to develop 40 terabyte hard drives, which would use 4 terabyte platters. This advance could materialize in the next two years assuming that everything goes smoothly.
Corsair expands the Hydro X range with more components compatible with iCUE LINK
CORSAIR has announced new additions to its Hydro X Series custom cooling range. New products include:
- iCUE LINK to display images or animated GIFs. Naturally, it supports iCUE LINK technology, making it easy to set up. It is now available on the CORSAIR website and its price is 349.90 euros.
- iCUE LINK XG7 RGB 40-SERIES GPU Water Blocks: These full coverage water blocks are compatible with iCUE LINK and ensure optimal performance along with lower temperatures. The price is 239.90 euros and they are also for sale on the official Corsair site.
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NACON REVOLUTION 5 PRO
From the company NACON, comes a new controller licensed for PlayStation 5, although it is also compatible with PlayStation 4 and PC. Regardless of the platform we use it on, this is a premium quality wireless controller that brings many customization options to the table. It can be used both wirelessly (via Bluetooth or USB Dongle) and by cable.
Among its main virtues we can mention the magnetic technology, or Hall effect, which reduces the drift of the Joysticks. In addition, it has adaptive Trigger Blocker triggers and all the virtues of an official PS5 controller, but with many customization options.
In this sense, the control includes 3 sets of weights, 3 joystick sizes, 3 sets of joystick heads, 1 additional crosshead, 1 external microphone input and up to 60 customization options. Speaking of customization, there’s a app for PC and Mac dedicated to exactly that. From there we can configure the dead zone of the Joystick, adjust the sensitivity of the triggers, change the RGB colors and save the profiles.
The Revolution 5 Pro is now on sale in Spain at a price of €229.99 and in black and white colors.< /span>
HUAWEI MateBook D 14
The HUAWEI MateBook D 14 is a light and thin mid-range laptop that exudes style and power. As you can guess from its name, it has a 14-inch screen with FullHD resolution. Additionally, it has TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light and DC Dimming Flicker Free certifications.
Inside it has an updated 13th generation Intel® Core™ i7-1360P processor and adopts the new 10nm SuperFin process. Intel, with 12 cores and 16 threads. For its part, the graphics card is an Intel Iris XE with 96 execution units. Memory options for this device range from 8GB to 16GB, while the internal storage can be 256 or 512GB (NVMe PCIe SSD). The battery has a capacity of 56Wh.
At the connectivity level, it boasts the Huawei Metaline antenna that improves Wi-Fi connectivity substantially. It can supposedly operate at distances of up to 270 meters. Naturally, it has Bluetooth 5.1 and several physical ports, including USB-C, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.0 and headphone ports.
