AMD Ryzen Threadripper: Everything we know so far about this monster CPU

AMD's Jim Anderson introduced the new CPU as Ryzen Threadripper instead of the Ryzen 9 moniker that had been rumored. Yes, Anderson did speak of beyond Ryzen 7, but the lack of a 9 was glaring.

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Intel's Core i9 and Skylake-X parts deliver up to 18 cores on the desktop

Intel has been accused of incrementalism in the CPU worldthe idea that the company is holding back in order to increase profits and stretch out upgrades. Whether that's true is sort of irrelevant, though if it is, I can only wonder what would have happened to AMD in the past decade. The harsh reality of microprocessor design is that it becomes increasingly more difficult to improve performance each succeeding generation. I discussed some of the reasons behind this in our Processors 101 overview of pipelining and superscalar architectures. Today, Intel takes the shrink-wrap off its latest and greatest collection of CPUs, the Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X line of enthusiast processors, all of which will run on the Basin Falls platform, which includes the X299 chipset and socket LGA2066.

Nvidia is launching a salvo of powerful new Battlebox PCs

Nvidia has revealed a refreshed range of Battlebox PCs in the UK and US preconfigured rigs made by third-party PC manufacturers, which are designed to be a hassle-free way of getting a new machine capable of churning out some seriously smooth frame rates.

Reports suggest that the new iPhone 8 may have a new display format

Apples next generation iPhone will not be similar in a display like the previous devices and will sport an 18.5:9 aspect ratio like LG G6. The new aspect ratio allows manufacturers to increase the size of a smartphone display while keeping it narrow enough to hold one-handed and still use the keyboard comfortably, Forbes.com reported on Monday.

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Asus Blue Cave Router Launched at Computex 2017

Asus has launched a new router at Computex 2017 called the Blue Cave. If youre wondering why its called so, thats because theres a blue-coloured hole in the middle, shaped a bit like a vortex.

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New York Cop Drains Ridiculous Three Over the Fence

New York Cop Drains Ridiculous Three Over the Fence

Editorial: Monster Hunter and Nintendo Switch Are a Match Made in Heaven

While we don't yet know whether Capcom and Nintendo are continuing the relationship of 'main' series entries being exclusive to the big N's hardware with the inevitable Monster Hunter 5 (other systems do have alternatives and spin-offs), fans of the series have something to be thrilled about with confirmation of Monster Hunter XX coming to the Nintendo Switch. On 3DS this has been a Japan-only release, an expansion / follow-on to Monster Hunter X (Cross) (a game released as Monster Hunter Generations in the West). Though it's currently unclear, I think it's a reasonable bet that this will make the transition to the West, albeit with a Generations-based name or similar branding. The Switch is hot right now, and Capcom will surely want to embrace the opportunity to target the system's growing global audience. Time will tell, in any case.