Easier installation? Yes, that’s why it’s done. Daisy-chaining fans using contacts in their frames is great, but it often also comes with pitfalls that reduce “cooling efficiency”. Manufacturers deal with this in different ways. One does it technically one way, another differently. In any case, they know that a frame that is too thick means less space for the blades. And that does not improve airflow per unit of noise. Read more “Fan frame daisy-chaining trend. When is it (not) helpful”
We interviewed Endorfy—or more precisely, the manager of R&D of the brand formerly known as SilentiumPC. The discussion covers fans, CPU coolers, and the hardware responsible for keeping PC temperatures under control. Find out how the future of cooling is taking shape and hear the perspective of the person behind these products in our in-depth interview. Yes, even these kinds of products can be shaped by what customers actually want. Read more “Interview with Endorfy: A way to improve PC cooling exists”
Last year, Nvidia introduced multi-frame generation that inserts 2, 3, or even 5 AI-interpolated “fake” frames between real frames (though only for GeForce RTX 5000-series cards—with users of older GPUs out of luck). Since then, Intel has also introduced multi-frame generation, but it has never been available on Radeon graphics cards. That now appears to be changing, as AMD seems to be preparing the feature for an upcoming driver release. Read more “Multi-frame generation coming to Radeon GPUs, drivers show”
A few days ago, we reported that the previously canceled GeForce RTX 5080 Super card is once again on track for launch. It was expected to be the fastest model in the Blackwell refresh lineup, but Nvidia is apparently preparing another model above it. However, it will not officially carry the “Super” designation, since it will be a cut-down sibling of the flagship GeForce RTX 5090. As such, it could prove to be an attractive card for gamers. Read more “Nvidia plans GeForce RTX 5090 SE graphics. A chance for gamers?”
It has been two years since AMD released Zen 5 Ryzen CPUs, and the launch of the next-gen Zen 6 CPUs should slowly be approaching—or at least we hope so. So far, there have not been many leaks indicating what kind of performance to expect, but this week a Geekbench database entry appeared showing a processor that appears to be a laptop Zen 6 sample—a Medusa APU. However, the performance scores raise more questions than answers. Read more “Geekbench benchmark leak reveals Zen 6 core performance”
Intel’s chip technology has been plagued by problems over the past decade. The infamous 10nm node only became viable after years of delays and while the successor 7nm node was ultimately successful, it still came late. Since then, the company has never fully succeeded with the 4nm, 3nm, 2nm, nor with the1.8nm process which was supposed to mark a turning point. But latest reports suggest that Intel has finally managed a breakthrough. Read more “Intel reportedly solves the yield issues of its 1.8nm process”
If you’re planning to buy an Nvidia graphics card, it may be worth waiting. Nvidia apparently works on a “Super” branded refresh GeForce RTX 5000 cards. In the past, Super models have often offered significantly better specs and a superior price-to-performance ratio than the first wave of cards in a given generation, so the RTX 5000 Super lineup could also improve the product stack like that—including upping the problematic VRAM capacity. Read more “Seasonic confirms Nvidia’s incoming GeForce RTX 5080 Super GPU”
When AMD came back nine years ago with the Zen core, its strategy was to eliminate the split between big and little (Bobcat and Jaguar) cores and cover the entire market with a single, balanced architecture. Intel, on the other hand, moved to hybrid (big.LITTLE) CPUs. AMD is apparently going there too, now. It has used classic and compact cores where both shared the same architecture so far, but now there will be a separate low-power core. Read more “AMD confirms development of little “LP” core for Zen 6″
PhysX effects simulating realistic physics are a good example of the risks associated with proprietary technologies in games. Nvidia kept them as an exclusive feature available only on GeForce graphics cards for years, only to ditch support on the new RTX 5000 series, causing the effects to stop working. Ironically, this may have been the catalyst for an independent emulation effort that, years later, brings them to Radeon GPUs. Read more “ZLUDA project enables PhysX effects on Radeon graphics cards”
If you’ve been looking to buy a new PC, laptop, or components, you’re probably asking when will the AI boom-cdrive pricing crisis finally end? Unfortunately, there is still no light at the end of the tunnel, and worse still, estimates of when that light might appear keep getting pushed further and further back. Memory manufacturers currently believe prices will remain at these extreme levels for at least another two years. Read more “SSD and memory price to remain high at least until 2029?”
The purpose of a CPU cooler is to transfer enough heat away from the processor so that it can operate within its optimal parameters, for example clock speeds. These are only achieved within the expected range if the processor, in combination with the cooler being used, does not heat up more than is desirable for achieving attractive performance. Yes, everything usually revolves around speed, but that is also associated with factors such as power consumption. Read more “How a CPU Cooler Works. Intended for Secondary Schools”
Computex is not just for the industry giants. Alongside major manufacturers, smaller brands regularly showcase unconventional designs and innovative engineering to capture attention. Some of these concepts prove to be developmental dead ends, while others pioneer features that later integrate into mainstream products. Even if not every innovation succeeds, many certainly deserve recognition. Read more “Computex 2026: New Hardware Outside the Main Spotlight”
Although IBM no longer operates its own fabs, it remains active in semiconductor research. The company announced experimentally produced 2nm chips all the way back in 2021, albeit not manufactured in commercial volume production (which has only now begun at TSMC). IBM is still active in research and has now announced the first chips made on a sub-1 nm node—designated 7A, or 7 angstroms (0.7 nm)—using a new type of transistor. Read more “IBM Boasts First Chip Made Using 0.7 nm Technology”
Next-gen Intel Core Ultra 400 “Nova Lake” processors are expected to launch later this or early next year, bringing major changes to the desktop platform. The new LGA 1954 socket will support dual compute die CPUs, akin to AMD models such as the Ryzen 9 9950X, but with up to 52 cores. As a result, these processors are expected to have unprecedented power draw and we have finally learned just how high that figure will be. Read more “Intel Nova Lake Processors Could Consume Up to 474 Watts”
In cooperation with DeepCool, we have prepared a cyclical activity for this year, which may be of interest to HWCooling readers. We’ll post a detail of some piece of hardware and you can guess what it is. You can compete (and eventually win something) on a regular basis, with a new challenge every month. But for now, you need to get “to the next round” through the next one, in July. Read more “DeepCool Riddle (7/2026). Can you guess what’s in the photo?”
Recently, reports spread that AMD had disabled TSME, one of the Ryzen CPU security features without warning. It’s a bit more complicated than that, however, as this was not a regular default feature, but rather a Pro SKUs technology that was only present on standard Ryzen CPUs unofficially if not accidentally. The media attention seems to have resulted in access to TSME technology being restored for the non-Pro Ryzen processors, though. Read more “AMD Re-Enables RAM Encryption on Ryzen CPUs Following Criticism”
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