AMD Ryzen and EPYC have big security flaws
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Wednesday, 14 March 2018 11:14

AMD Ryzen and EPYC have big security flaws


Only given a week to fix it

Insecurity experts have discovered critical security flaws in AMD chips that could allow attackers to access sensitive data from highly guarded processors across millions of devices.

Microsoft and AMD bring FreeSync to Xbox One
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Both Xbox One S and Xbox One X

Microsoft said that its Xbox One S and Xbox One X will be getting AMD's FreeSync 2, a offering variable refresh rate over HDMI on supported displays.

Fresh AMD CPU roadmap with new codenames leaks online
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AMD will keep AM4 and TR4 sockets

A fresh leak of AMD's CPU roadmap has leaked online confirming some of the previous rumors and codenames as well as giving a glimpse of new HEDT, CPU and APU codenames that will come in 2020.

Full set of AMD Ryzen 2000 "Pinnacle Ridge" slides leaks online
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The lineup includes four SKUs, ranging from $199 to $369

Following a recent leak where we saw some of the first Ryzen 2000 CPU benchmarks -  codenamed Pinnacle Ridge - we now have the full set of slides which show the launch lineup, scheduled for April, as well as more performance and feature details for both CPUs and the new X470 chipset.

ASRock could be entering the graphics card market
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Cryptocurrency craze too lucrative to pass

According to a  report, ASRock may enter the graphics card market, with AMD Radeon graphics cards as the most likely choice.

First Ryzen 2 CPU benchmarks appear online
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Wednesday, 07 March 2018 13:22

First Ryzen 2 CPU benchmarks appear online


Ryzen 7 2000 running at up to 4.35GHz

A leak coming from South Korea has revealed some of the first performance details regarding AMD's upcoming 2nd generation Ryzen CPUs based on 12nm Zen+ architecture.

AMD releases Radeon Software 18.3.1 driver
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Brings several game improvements and fixes

AMD has released its latest Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.3.1 driver which brings performance improvements and optimizations for several games, bug fixes and  completely new Radeon eSports Experience optimizations.

More Hades Canyon details emerge
Published in PC Hardware
Tuesday, 06 March 2018 11:34

More Hades Canyon details emerge


You can even smell the brimstone and hear the cries of the damned

Intel and AMD's collaboration which sees Intel Kaby Lake CPUs paired with an on-package Radeon RX Vega-derived GPU appears to have some rather good figures. 

AMD bundles Far Cry 5 with select Radeon equipped systems
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Systems with  RX Vega 64, Vega 56 or RX 580

AMD has launched a limited time promotion which gives a free copy of the Far Cry 5 game to those that buy a PC system with select Radeon graphics cards.

AMD's Ryzen not for a Dell
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Thursday, 01 March 2018 11:26

AMD's Ryzen not for a Dell

 
Intel-AMD duopoly is a long way off

While AMD's Ryzen chips are rather good, Dell EMC is not particularly interested and will remain loyal to Chipzilla.