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 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,20 2021 - tech 
DRAM Prices Projected to Rise by 18-23% QoQ in 2Q21 - tech
(hx) 11:02 AM CEST - Apr,20 2021 - Post a comment / read (1)
TrendForce's investigations find that DRAM suppliers and major PC OEMs are currently participating in the critical period of negotiating with each other over contract prices for 2Q21. Although these negotiations have yet to be finalized, the ASP of mainstream DDR4 1G*8 2666 Mbps modules has already increased by nearly 25% QoQ as of now, according to data on ongoing transactions. This represents a higher price hike than TrendForce's prior forecast of "nearly 20%". On the other hand, prices are likewise rising across various DRAM product categories in 2Q21, including DDR3/4 specialty DRAM, mobile DRAM, graphics DRAM, and in particular server DRAM, which is highly related to PC DRAM and is therefore also undergoing a higher price hike than previously expected. TrendForce is therefore revising up its forecast of overall DRAM price hike for 2Q21 from 13-18% QoQ to 18-23% QoQ instead. However, the actual increase in prices of various DRAM product categories will depend on the production capacities allocated to the respective products by DRAM suppliers.

PC DRAM prices are now expected to undergo a 23-28% QoQ growth in 2Q21 due to the increased production of notebook computers
PC DRAM contract prices are rising by a higher margin than previously expected for 2Q21 primarily because major PC OEMs are now aggressively expanding their production targets. Furthermore, as second quarters are generally peak seasons for notebook production, PC ODMs are now estimated to increase their quarterly production of notebook computers by about 7.9% QoQ in 2Q21. Finally, with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination rates remain relatively low across the globe, meaning WFH and distance education are likely to persist and create continued demand for notebook computers, thereby further expanding the hike in PC DRAM prices.

DRAM Suppliers will enjoy increased bargaining power in price negotiations as server DRAM prices are expected to increase by 20-25% QoQ in 2Q21
Apart from the issue of short DRAM supply, server DRAM procurement in 2Q21 has benefitted from the positive turn in the view of enterprises toward IT investments as well as the stronger-than-expected demand related to cloud migration. There was already a supply gap in 1Q21, and these developments will further drive up demand in 2Q21. Hence, difficulty has increased for buyers and suppliers in reaching an agreement on price. Suppliers are in a more advantageous position in contract negotiations since the DRAM market is an oligopoly. Therefore, compared to the previous forecast of nearly 20%, TrendForce is now expecting server DRAM contract prices to increase by 20-25% QoQ in 2Q21.
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,19 2021 - tech
KB5001330 Bad Gaming Performance from Windows 10 - tech
(hx) 09:21 PM CEST - Apr,19 2021 - Post a comment / read (1)
Problems range from Vsync issues to games stuttering, frames dropping, and in some cases frequent BSOD crashes. It’s far from an isolated incident, with many comments identifying that the Windows 10 update is the culprit, and it doesn’t look like you’ll be safe on either side of the colour spectrum, either. Team green, blue, and red are all affected with a wide range of Nvidia and AMD graphics cards and Intel and AMD CPUs caught up in the mix. It looks like the issues are present on Windows 10 versions KB5001330 and KB5001337, according to a report from Computer Base. Nvidia has put out a statement on the issue, saying "if you are seeing lower performance in games, check if rolling back Windows 10 Update KB5000842 solves the issue".

Redditors give a non-exhaustive list of games suffering from the update, including Doom Eternal, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Red Dead Redemption 2, although there could be many more. There are ways to boost fps if Windows 10 doesn’t take no for an answer, which it regularly doesn’t, but there’s no guarantee these methods will help, so it’s best to roll back your update if you’re stuck with rampant fps issues that weren’t there before.
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,17 2021 - tech
Intel's new driver 27.20.100.9466 fixes Cyberpunk 2077 glitches - tech
(hx) 06:26 PM CEST - Apr,17 2021 - Post a comment / read (2)
Intel today has released its latest DCH display driver bringing the version up to 27.20.100.9466. The driver fixes glitches related to graphics rendering in a few titles like Cyberpunk 2077, although the company has noted the game is still not playable as according to its internal testing, Intel's Iris Xe graphics only gets around 20fps. So it is safe to assume that the slower UHD Graphics will struggle even more. It also resolves some display problems on 8K monitors and issues related to Multi-Stream Transport (MST) or Daisy Chaining.
  • Minor graphic anomalies seen on main character during character creation in Cyberpunk 2077 (DX12).
  • Minor graphic anomalies seen on floor when graphics quality is set to High in Valorant.
  • Minor graphic anomalies seen in Battlefield I (DX11) and Valheim(Vulkan) (loading screen).
  • Black squares seen after cutscenes with Video Quality Profile set to High in Wolfenstein: Youngblood (Vulkan).
  • Intermittent crash or hang seen in Cyberpunk 2077 (DX12), Ridge Racer Unbounded, StarCraft 2, Horizon Zero Dawn (DX12).
  • Lag observed while playing a 4K/2K/ Full HD video in 8K60 Tiled mode with application window maximized.
  • Video freezes and lags when playing movie in Movies and TV application and zooming in / out by double clicks.
  • Video will freeze when exit from full screen to small window during video playback.
  • Green color corruption observed while rotating media playback.
  • MST side monitors will not display after unplug DP switch side monitor and plug to MST side.
  • Fourth display cannot light on in second screen only mode when four displays are connected via DP in daisy chain.
  • 8K monitor keeps blinking in extend mode/ 2nd only mode.
  • Video will show lag or garbage observed in full screen mode with 8K monitor connected.
  • 8K monitor is inactive after upgrade to latest graphics driver.
  • Half display may blank out when rebooting with 4K single Tiled display connected via Display Port.
In terms of compatibility, there are no major changes here. You'll need a 6th-generation Intel Core processor or newer, or related Celeron and Pentium processors with Intel HD Graphics 500 and higher. The driver is also compatible with Iris Xe-based graphics, be it integrated or dedicated. Software-wise, the driver will work with any version of Windows 10 starting with version 1709. To download the 27.20.100.9466 driver, head over to Intel's official website here. As usual, the display driver package contains the graphics driver, the Intel Graphics Command Center, audio drivers, and more.
i7 11700K vs i7 10700K vs i7 9700K vs i7 8700K vs i7 7700K - Test in 7 Games - tech
(hx) 04:39 PM CEST - Apr,17 2021 - Post a comment / read (3)
The i7 9700K seems to be the sweet spot :-)


GTX 690 vs RTX 3090 - 8 Years Difference - tech
(hx) 04:37 PM CEST - Apr,17 2021 - Post a comment
Owning the GTX 690 was certainly something! Nice to see it is still scaling in some games :-)

 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,15 2021 - tech
NVIDIA GeForce 466.11 WHQL driver - tech
(hx) 12:27 AM CEST - Apr,15 2021 - Post a comment
NVIDIA today released the latest version of GeForce Game Ready drivers. Version 466.11 WHQL comes with optimization for "Mortal Shell," including support for raytracing and DLSS. The drivers also add NVIDIA Reflex support for "Valorant" with its latest patch. The drivers also integrate NVIDIA Broadcast noise reduction feature into OBS. The list of monitors with support for NVIDIA G-SYNC grows, with the addition of LG's 2021 G1, B1, C1, and Z1 series monitors; and the MSI MAG301RF. Among the bugs fixed with GeForce 466.11 drivers are low frame-rates on "Supreme Commander/Supreme Commander 2," RAW files showing up black on Adobe Lightroom; "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 VR" stuttering on machines with hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling disabled; and some displays showing incorrect color levels after booting into Windows.

Game Ready

  • Mortal Shell
  • Valorant NVIDIA Reflex Update
NVIDIA Broadcast
  • Noise Reduction support in OBS
G-Sync
Support for
  • LG 27GP950
  • LG 2021 B1 4K Series
  • LG 2021 C1 4K Series
  • LG 2021 G1 4K Series
  • LG 2021 Z1 8K Series
  • MSI MAG301RF
Fixed
  • [Supreme Commander/Supreme Commander 2]: The games experience low FPS. [3231218/3230880]
  • [Adobe Camera RAW 12.x]: RAW files may show up black in Adobe Lightroom. [3266883/200717265]
  • [VR]: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 VR may stutter if Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling is disabled. [3246674]
  • Some displays may show incorrect color levels after booting into Windows. [3285148/3287063]
Windows 10 Issues
  • [World of Warcraft: Shadowlands]: Random flicker may occur in certain locations in the game [3206341]
  • [Batman Arkham Knight]: The game crashes when turbulence smoke is enabled. [3202250]
  • [Steam VR game]: Stuttering and lagging occur upon launching a game while any GPU hardware monitoring tool is running in the background. [3152190]
  • [Prepar3D]: The application crashes to desktop after launched. [3285067]
  • [YouTube]: Video playback stutters while scrolling down the YouTube page. [3129705]
  • [Notebook]: Some Pascal-based notebooks w/ high refresh rate displays may randomly drop to 60Hz during gameplay. [3009452]
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,12 2021 - tech
GTC 2021 NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang keynote here - tech
(hx) 11:54 PM CEST - Apr,12 2021 - Post a comment
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang kicks off #GTC21?? with a 'kitchen keynote' that presents the latest breakthroughs in #AI??, data science, high performance computing, graphics, edge computing, networking, and autonomous machines. Following the keynote, GTC sessions offer a deep dive into the technologies transforming our world presented by prestigious researchers, including Turing Award winners, business leaders, and industry pioneers. With over 1600 sessions to explore - and free to attend - don't miss the chance to discover how to accelerate your business and you.

 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,10 2021 - tech
Intel Xe 512 EU FULL Leak: Pictures, Performance - tech
(hx) 02:59 PM CEST - Apr,10 2021 - Post a comment / read (1)
Moore's Law Is Dead has just shared some images from what looks like Intel's upcoming Xe-HPG high-end gaming GPU. According to the Youtuber, these images are from an engineering sample, meaning that the final product may not look like this. Still, it can give you an idea of Intel's upcoming GPU. This engineering sample features 512 execution units. Moreover, Moore's Law Is Dead states that it will have 16GB GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus, with a TDP of 275W. The engineering sample also comes with 8-pin and 6-pin power connectors.

0:00 - We Need Intel Xe to be good.
2:38 - Pictures of Xe DG2 Engineering Samples
5:40 - Overview of Xe DG2 Specs and DLSS Software
11:00 - Xe DG2 release date, DG3 Elasti, and pricing information
14:37 - Is this leak too crazy to be true? How confident am I in this leak?
17:22 - Lunar Lake & hints at what Intel's working on for 2022 and beyond
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,08 2021 - tech
Razer Anzu Unboxing & Review - tech
(hx) 09:51 PM CEST - Apr,08 2021 - Post a comment
These are smart glasses made by Razer. They have many interesting features having low latency audio for gaming or watching movies, Voice assistant compatibility, gesture controls, and more!

 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,05 2021 - tech
Windows 10 version 21H1 is coming - tech
(hx) 09:37 AM CEST - Apr,05 2021 - Post a comment / read (2)
Spring is one of the two seasons of the year when Microsoft typically releases a new feature update for Windows 10, and that means we're due for another one soon. Microsoft has already been testing the next feature update - known as version 21H1 - for a while now, and it shouldn't be too long before it becomes publicly available. Moving to version 21H1, there's some background required here. For the past couple of years, Microsoft has released a major feature update in the spring (see versions 1903 and 2004) and a smaller update focused on refinements and smaller improvements in the fall (versions 1909 and 20H2). These updates are delivered through enablement packages, meaning the actual bits in the fall updates are the same as the spring update, but they have an enablement package that makes certain features light up. The spring and fall updates each year even receive the exact same cumulative updates every month. This time, however, the spring update - version 21H1 - is yet another enablement package update, meaning it's only lighting up certain changes that are already hidden in version 2004 and 20H2. In fact, this is the smallest feature update Windows 10 has had, and it can hardly be considered a "feature update". It's only here to line up with Microsoft's usual timeframe for these updates. So what exactly is new?



For now, Windows 10 version 21H1 should be releasing soon, and even if it doesn't bring much that's new, it should at least be safe to install considering it doesn't bring any big changes. Microsoft does say version 21H1 will remove the Edge Legacy browser from the operating system, but in reality, that's being removed from older versions of Windows 10 with a cumulative update in April, too. Are you planning on installing Windows 10 version 21H1 as soon as it's available?
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,04 2021 - tech
Nvidia Reported Ramps Up GTX 1650 GPU Supplies! - tech
(d@rkfu) 10:34 PM CEST - Apr,04 2021 - Post a comment
As reported by the Chiphell forum (via PC Gamer), consumers will start seeing more availability of the TU117-powered GTX 1650 cards from this month and into May. In the report, sources reportedly close to Nvidia have said that the company has decided to attempt to give consumers at least some GPU options (that won’t be immediately gobbled up by Cryptocurrency miners or scalpers) by reutilizing some older chipsets/graphics card designs. I write this in the plural because we’ve already seen some indications that Nvidia has already done this with the exceptionally popular 1050 Ti. With the GTX 1650 offering a slightly more potent option when compared to the 1050 Ti, while I’ll freely admit that it isn’t exactly a colossal powerhouse, if you are currently trying to cobble together a budget PC gaming build, it would still represent an excellent choice. Well, presuming that Nvidia keeps the 1650 at the same price it has been for the last 2 years since it was released.

 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,30 2021 - tech
NVIDIA Releases GeForce 465.89 Game Ready Drivers - tech
(hx) 09:55 PM CEST - Mar,30 2021 - Post a comment
NVIDIA today released the latest version of GeForce Software. Version 465.89 WHQL comes with optimization for "DiRT 5" update with raytracing support; "Outriders," and "Evil Genius 2: World Domination." More importantly, the drivers formally introduce Resizable BAR support for GeForce RTX 30-series "Ampere" desktop and mobile discrete GPUs. Priliminary (beta) support is also added for virtualization on GeForce GPUs. Other major changes include support for the new OpenCL 3.0 compute API, NVIDIA SLI support for "Shenmue III" and "The Medium" (on "Turing" GPUs only). Support for 8K TVs is improved by extending the DP-to-HDMI 2.1 PCON clock frequency range. Among the handful issues fixed with 465.89 WHQL are pixellated smoke with "Rainbow 6 Siege" in Vulkan API mode; a crash with X4 on RTX 30-series; a BSOD when a Samsung Odyssey G9 display is paired with HDMI TV; a BSOD when playing games and watching YouTube videos simultaneously on an RTX 2060; "Sunset Overdrive" showing green display corruption with in-game DOF enabled; Realtek DP to HDMI 2.1 converters being limited to 600 MHz pixel clock, abnormal idle power draw on "Turing" and "Ampere" GPUs with higher refresh-rate G-SYNC monitors; and screenshots captured using GeForce Experience appearing washed out with HDR enabled.

465.89 WHQL (March 30th, 2021)

Game Ready

  • Outriders
  • DiRT 5 raytracing
  • Evil Genius 2: World Domination
  • Kingdom Hearts

Gaming Technology

  • Includes support for Resizable BAR across the GeForce RTX 30 Series of Desktop and Notebook GPUs
  • Includes beta support for virtualization on GeForce GPUs

Application Profiles

  • Shenmue III (NVIDIA Turing GPUs only)
  • The Medium (NVIDIA Turing GPUs only)

Other Changes

  • Added support for extended DP-to-HDMI 2.1 PCON clock frequency range to better support 8K TVs.
  • Changed the G-SYNC on-screen status indicator to be less obtrusive.

OpenCL 3.0

AMD Radeon Software 21.3.2 driver - tech
(hx) 09:46 PM CEST - Mar,30 2021 - Post a comment
AMD has released a brand new driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, the AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition 21.3.2 driver offers optimal performance in Outriders, Evil Genius 2 and Dirt 5 Update 4.0. This new driver also packs a number of bug fixes. For instance, it resolves some incorrect core clock values in performance tuning and/or the system graphics hardware information tab in Radeon RX 6700 series GPUs. It also fixes some shadow corruption issues in Insurgency: Sandstorm on Radeon RX 6000 series.

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition 21.3.2 Driver Release Notes

Support For

  • Outriders™
  • Evil Genius 2: World Domination™
  • DIRT 5™ Update 4.0
    • DirectX® Raytracing

Fixed Issues

  • Radeon RX 6700 series graphics products may report incorrect core clock values in performance tuning and/or the system graphics hardware information tab.
  • Shadows may exhibit corruption in Insurgency: Sandstorm™ on Radeon RX 6000 series graphics products.
  • On a limited number of displays, the preferred desktop resolution in Windows® may change when the display is power cycled.
  • The start and cancel buttons in the performance tuning stress test may disappear when Radeon Software is resized to be small.
  • A black screen may occur on a limited number of displays when Radeon FreeSync is enabled and playing a game set to use borderless fullscreen on Radeon RX 6000 series graphics products.
 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,27 2021 - tech
AMD Releases Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.3.1 WHQL - tech
(hx) 05:58 PM CET - Mar,27 2021 - Post a comment
AMD on Wednesday released the Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.3.1 WHQL drivers. These drivers are identical in every way to the 21.3.1 beta drivers from March 18; except with WHQL signing. So, you get "DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part Two" optimization, support for the recently debuted Radeon RX 6700 series graphics cards, a performance stress test included inside the Performance tab of Radeon Software; four new Vulkan API extensions, and capability updates to Radeon Anti-Lag and Radeon Boost; which now come with support for DirectX 12 and VRS, respectively. The lists of fixed and known issues remain identical, too.

Fixed Issues

  • Radeon Software may sometimes have higher than expected CPU utilization, even when a system is at idle.
  • A system hang or crash may be experienced when upgrading Radeon Software while an Oculus™ VR headset is connected to your system on Radeon GCN graphics products.
  • Minecraft™ DXR may exhibit corrupted or missing textures when ray tracing is enabled on Radeon RX 6000 series graphics products.
  • An application crash may occur in Call of Duty™: Modern Warfare when ray tracing is enabled on Radeon RX 6000 series graphics products.
  • Lighting fails to render correctly on Radeon RX 6800 series graphics products in Star Citizen™.
  • A black screen may occur when enabling and disabling Enhanced Sync while vsync is enabled in some Vulkan® API games.
  • A black screen or system hang may occur on Hybrid Graphics systems for some Vulkan® API games when Enhanced Sync is enabled.
  • Bethesda™ launcher may experience an application crash on startup when launching some games.
  • Users may be unable to create a new scene in the Radeon Software Streaming tab on first launch or after a settings factory reset.
  • Game specific performance tuning profiles may fail to load when a global performance tuning profile has been created or set.
  • Disabling HDCP support and performing a factory reset and/or system restart may sometimes trigger a system crash or hang on boot.
  • Epic Games™ social overlay or launcher may exhibit color corruption.
  • Xuan-Yuan Sword VII™ may experience an application crash with DirectX®12 ray tracing enabled on Radeon RX 6000 series graphics.
  • Color corruption may be experienced in Cyberpunk 2077™ when Radeon Boost is enabled.
  • Display flicker or corruption may occur on high refresh rate/resolution multi-monitor system configurations on Radeon RX Vega series graphics.
  • Audio loss or cutout may intermittently occur on some TV displays when Windows® audio is set to use 5.1 or 7.1 speaker configurations.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Could be Offered in Both 8GB & 16GB SKUs - tech
(hx) 04:03 PM CET - Mar,27 2021 - Post a comment / read (4)
Uniko's Hardware, a usual spot for leaks and information on upcoming hardware, has put forward that NVIDIA could be looking to introduce two versions of its upcoming RTX 3070 Ti graphics card. The difference would be dual-sided GDDR6X memory or not, which would make available memory capacities for this card in the league of either 8 GB (the same as the RTX 3070) or 16 GB running at 19 Gbps. The intention with the RTX 3070 Ti is to bring the fight back to AMD, who released a pretty good offering to the market in the form of the RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT graphics cards - both featuring 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. NVIDIA is looking to improve its market position compared to AMD by offering both the RTX 3070 and RTX 3070 Ti on the market. It could also be a time for NVIDIA to release another cryptomining-crippled graphics card - and this time to try and do it right by not releasing a driver that unlocks that particular effort. The card is rumored for launch come May, though we've already seen an unprecedented number of delays for NVIDIA's new SKUs - a sign that there is indeed a problem in the upstream semiconductor offering field.
NVIDIA has major driver overhead issues on older CPUs in DX12 games - tech
(hx) 04:00 PM CET - Mar,27 2021 - Post a comment / read (2)
Earlier this month, HardwareUnboxed reported some interesting findings about NVIDIA’s GPUs. According to HUB, NVIDIA’s GPUs have major driver overhead in CPU-intense games under the DirectX 12 API. And today, HUB tested more games in order to showcase these issues. During DX12 CPU-intense games, NVIDIA’s driver overhead brings a negative performance impact. In fact, the NVIDIA RTX3080 can be slower than the AMD Radeon RX 5600XT when used in really old CPUs. To showcase its findings, HUB used Watch Dogs Legion, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Horizon Zero Dawn, Death Stranding, Rainbow Six Siege, Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. In the games that were significantly stressing the CPU, the AMD Radeon RX 5600XT and 6800XT were noticeably faster than the NVIDIA RTX 3080.

 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,25 2021 - tech
Intel Core i7-11700K CPU Review & Benchmarks - tech
(hx) 07:55 PM CET - Mar,25 2021 - Post a comment / read (1)
These benchmarks compare the Intel 11700K vs. 10700K, AMD R5 5600X, R7 5800X, R9 5900X, and more.

Microsoft Tests Colorful New System Icons for Windows 10 - tech
(hx) 05:22 PM CET - Mar,25 2021 - Post a comment / read (1)
Microsoft is testing a user-interface refresh with an upcoming update to Windows 10. Released for testing with Insider Preview Build 21343, the refresh includes new system icons that are of a significantly different design scheme from the ones you have now. System folders (Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Pictures, Music, etc.,) now come with color-coded icons resembling something from a Windows-knockoff Linux desktop environment. The graphics of the icons appear simpler, and this simplicity probably has something to do with the emergence of remote-desktop/virtual-desktop, where simpler graphics are easier on the network bandwidth, particularly on the side of the VDI server. The current system icons of Windows 10 are evolved from those of previous Windows versions.

 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,21 2021 - tech
They fit an NVIDIA 3080 in THIS!!! - tech
(hx) 03:34 PM CET - Mar,21 2021 - Post a comment / read (2)
NVIDIA's 3080 is a hot commodity, and it's a big video card. XMG + Clevo managed to fit it into a small compact gaming laptop, and well, it makes things a bit interesting.

 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,20 2021 - tech
Building a gaming PC at... WALMART? - tech
(hx) 07:08 PM CET - Mar,20 2021 - Post a comment
Check it out!

DRAM Prices Predicted to Increase by 20% in Q2 2021 - tech
(d@rkfu) 05:22 PM CET - Mar,20 2021 - Post a comment
While consumers are currently more than a little displeased (and rightly so) with the increase in cost of both graphics cards and processors, thankfully, for the last 2-3 years, DRAM has (generally speaking) been on something of a significant downwards trend. Put simply, memory today costs about half as much as what the equivalent would've done back in around 2016/2017. Following a report via DRAMExchange, however, a leading market intelligence group has predicted that the cost of DRAM is shortly set to spike quite notably! Following a statement from TrendForce, they have cited that due to the continued COVID-19 situation, as well as increased supply requests made on semiconductor foundries (seemingly having multiple-month long orders on queue), it would appear that after years of being produced in something of a significant surplus, DRAM might be (relatively speaking) running out. As such, and as often is the way in supply and demand economics, the less of something there is, the more expensive it will get! Although RAM prices have (apparently) already increased throughout Q1 at a rate of about 5-8%, it is now being suggested that a further spike of around 20% can be expected by consumers and will likely persist throughout at least Q2-Q3 2021. So, the short version is, if you are planning on building a new PC or upgrading your memory, do it now, because if this is proven true, the good times regarding DRAM may finally be coming to an end.

What do you think? How much memory do you currently have in your system?
Xe-HPG Gaming GPU Teaser Video - tech
(hx) 10:06 AM CET - Mar,20 2021 - Post a comment / read (2)
Before the end of this year, Intel is expected to formally make its debut in the world of gaming graphics cards with the launch of the Xe HPG. Now, admittedly, there’s still absolutely nothing written in stone suggesting that this will definitely happen before 2022, but given the potential on offer, specifically in providing both AMD and Nvidia with some much-needed competition, it’s certainly exciting for us humble consumers. Well, just in case you needed some proof that this is definitely on the way and not just smoke and mirrors, Intel has just released a brand new teaser video! Even with the Xe HPG rumored to appear (in some form) before the end of this year, there is still much about it we don’t know. In fact, all we really know is that it is set to be a gaming-orientated dedicated graphics card. So, with the video below, don’t expect to see or find any huge revelations within it. It would, at least on the surface, merely appear to be a reminder that this is definitely happening!


 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,17 2021 - tech
NVIDIA Releases GeForce 461.92 Game Ready Drivers - tech
(hx) 07:07 AM CET - Mar,17 2021 - Post a comment / read (1)
NVIDIA has released the latest version of its GeForce Game Ready drivers. Version 461.92 WHQL officially introduces NVIDIA Reflex support for "Overwatch." The technology is designed to significantly reduce input lag and whole system latency, which should improve competitive gameplay as your mouse inputs get registered quicker with the game, making your hits accurate. The table below shows the impact of Reflex on whole system latency with "Overwatch." A number of issues were also fixed with GeForce 461.92. Some desktop applications flickering or stuttering when resizing the window on certain PC configurations; have been fixed. A random flickering noticed on top of the monitor on PCs with GeForce GTX 1660 Super, has been fixed. Pixellated black dots or artifacts noticed on the character model in "Red Dead Redemption 2" with the Vulkan renderer, has been fixed. Also improved are game loading times with "Rocket League." The drivers optimize the shader cache with "Fortnite" to reduce intermittent stutter on certain PCs. An annoying bug with GeForce Experience in-game overlay launching when Zoom meetings start, has been fixed. Lastly, a BSOD when connecting to certain Samsung 8K TVs has been fixed.

Fixed Issues in this Release

  • Some desktop applications may flicker or stutter when resizing the window on some PC configurations
  • [GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER]: Random flickering may appear across the top of the monitor on some PC configurations.
  • [Vulkan][Red Dead Redemption 2]: The game may display pixelated black dots or artifacts on characters' skin.
  • [Rocket League]: Matches may take longer to load.
  • [Fortnite]: Shader cache optimizations have been made to reduce intermittent stutter on some PC configurations.
  • [Detroit: Become Human]: Game may crash when launched with Image Sharpening enabled.
  • [Dungeon & Fighter]: The game may blink when choosing characters.
  • [Zoom]: GeForce Experience In-game Overlay launches when a Zoom meeting starts.
  • Enabling NVIDIA Surround with 4K HDMI 2.1 TVs may fail.
  • Blue-screen crash may occur when connecting/disconnecting to/from the Samsung 8K TV.
 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,16 2021 - tech
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060's unhackable mining limiter has been hacked - tech
(hx) 10:37 AM CET - Mar,16 2021 - Post a comment / read (5)
NVIDIA announced that their new mid-range RTX 3060 graphics card will have a built-in anti cryptocurrency mining firmware that will automatically reduce the mining hash rate by 50%. NVIDIA confirmed that this technology does not only work on the software level, but also on the hardware level. Bryan Del Rizzo claimed that there is a secure handshake between the driver and the BIOS that ‘prevents removal of the hash rate limiter’. This today has been confirmed as untrue. Following PC Watch reports, HardwareLuxx and ComputerBase now both confirm that by using the GeForce 470.05 driver, the Ethereum hash rate limiter is not working. It was earlier claimed that by using a special BIOS and driver the limiter can easily be removed. As it turns out, the hash rate can already be removed simply by replacing the driver alone, without the necessity to flash a new firmware. The driver is available through a BETA program and it is not available publically.

Below links at OWN RISK!!!
BIOS: https://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/230915/230915
DRIVER: https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda/wsl/download, mirror
 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,09 2021 - tech
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs Desktop Benchmarked - tech
(hx) 11:19 PM CET - Mar,09 2021 - Post a comment
LOL, it's so damn misleading to call these chips the same name as their desktop variants!

 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,08 2021 - tech
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Memory-Modded with 16GB - tech
(hx) 11:57 PM CET - Mar,08 2021 - Post a comment / read (1)
PC enthusiast and overclocker VIK-on pulled off a daring memory chip mod on his Palit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro OC graphics card, swapping its 8 GB of 14 Gbps GDDR6 memory with 16 GB of it, using eight replacement 16 Gbit chips. The modded card is able to recognize the 16 GB of memory, is able to utilize it like other 16 GB graphics cards (such as the Radeon RX 6800), and is fairly stable with benchmarks and stress tests, although not initially stable. It did spring up some black-screens. VIK-on later discovered that locking the clock-speeds using EVGA Precision-X stabilizes the card, so it performs as expected. The mod involves a physical replacement of the card's stock 8 Gbit memory chips with 16 Gbit ones; and shorting certain straps on the PCB that let it recognize the desired memory chip brand and density. After the mod, the GeForce driver and GPU-Z are able to read 16 GB of video memory, and the card is able to handle stress tests such as FurMark. The card was initially underperforming in 3DMark, putting out a TimeSpy score of just 8356 points; but following the clock-speed lock fix, is able to score around 13000 points.

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Intel i7 11700K Looses to Ryzen 7 5800X - tech
(hx) 06:06 PM CET - Mar,06 2021 - Post a comment / read (2)
Intel’s 11th gen desktop processor lineup will feature both Rocket Lake-S and Comet Lake-S “refresh” CPUs. The 11th generation lineup includes 13 Rocket Lake/RKL and a total of 13 Comet Lake refresh desktop CPUs. Rocket Lake lineup features the core i9, i7 & i5 variants, while the Comet Lake refresh desktop CPUs will come in Core i3, Pentium & Celeron variants. Intel has officially confirmed that its 11th gen Rocket Lake-S desktop CPUs will be launching on the 30th of March, 2021. According to SiSoftware’s own benchmark results, the new Intel Core i7-11700K was slower than AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X, and also more inefficient than Skylake and power-hungry too. These results clearly show that Intel’s performance, albeit substantial, still trails its main competitor, AMD. In a core-for-core comparison, Intel is slightly slower and a lot more inefficient as well. There are rumors circulating that Intel could aggressively price these chips at around $400 USD for the Core i9 and $300 USD for the Core i7 SKU, which is necessary if they want to compete with AMD’s flagship Zen 3 processors.

 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,05 2021 - tech
Announcing GeForce Hotfix Driver 461.81 - tech
(hx) 10:07 AM CET - Mar,05 2021 - Post a comment
GeForce Hotfix display driver version 461.81 is based on our latest Game Ready Driver 461.72. The hotfix addresses the following issues:

  • [Fortnite] Shader cache optimizations to reduce intermittent stutter on some PC configurations [3244272]
  • [GeForce GTX 1660 Super]: Random flickering may appear across the top of the monitor on some PC configurations. [3184254]
  • [Vulkan]2 may display pixelated black dots [3266614]
  • Some desktop applications may stutter when moving around the window on some PC configurations [3252200]
  • Enabling NVIDIA Surround with 4K HDMI 2.1 TVs may fail [3184849]
  • [Rocket League] Matches may take longer to load [3244324]
  • [Detroit: Become Human] Game may crash when launched with Image Sharpening enabled [200667092]
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    Microsoft Mesh - Official Introduction Trailer - tech
    (hx) 11:03 PM CET - Mar,03 2021 - Post a comment / read (1)
    Microsoft released its Microsoft Mesh announcement trailer which showcases how Microsoft Mesh enables presence and shared experiences from anywhere, on any device, through mixed reality applications. The new mixed reality platform, powered by Azure, was introduced at Ignite. Microsoft Mesh will allow people in different physical locations to join collaborative and shared holographic experiences.

    Intel Confirms March 30 for Rocket Lake-S Launch - tech
    (hx) 12:14 AM CET - Mar,03 2021 - Post a comment / read (1)
    Intel in a statement to Hardwareluxx has confirmed that the release date for the company's next-gen CPU family, codenamed Rocket Lake-S, will indeed see a global launch come March 30th. The 11000 family of CPUs is already being sold on Germany, however, via etailer Mindfactory.de, who apparently jumped the gun on the actual availability of said CPUs. Mindfactory only ships within Germany, meaning that that country is actually the sole current field for Intel's latest-gen CPUs. The etailer says that they have the right to sell the CPUs, and stands by its decision, which likely means that their supplier failed to convey the proper NDAs and launch dates when selling - or so we're led to believe. That's the reason why benchmarks of Intel's 11000-series are already in the wild - even for currently unannounced CPUs, such as the Core i7-11700K. WCCFTech over the weekend got their hands on the full table for Intel's upcoming Core i9 and Core i7 products (at least those available at launch). Mainstream CPUs on the Core i5 family and below weren't listed, however. It remains to be seen whether the previously speculated March 15th launch date will actually be the official announcement date from Intel, of if something else is afoot for that particular day of March.
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