In October, we reported that Asahi Linux had made some pretty substantial progress in getting Linux working on Apple Silicon, with a custom GPU driver counting itself as the first OpenGL 3.0 compliant graphics driver for Apple Silicon. Now, according to a recent Fedora Magazine post, Asahi Linux now has a Fedora 41 Remix. The Fedora Asahi 41 Remix is still based on that same Asahi version from October 10, but it incorporates the myriad advancements from Fedora 41 and an improved Vulkan 1.4-conformant driver.

By default, Fedora Asahi Remix 41 ships with Plasma 6.2, although a GNOME 47 version is also available. However, despite using a Wayland-first dekstop environment as its default, Fedora Asahi 41 Remix will still be X11-first, for compatibility reasons. The Asahi team plans on getting Wayland working eventually, but there are technical hurdles to overcome before that is possible. Fedora Asahi Remix also ships by default with the improved DNF 5 package manager and the massively improved GIMP 3.0 image editor pre-installed as part of Plasma 6.2. Having a Fedora Remix for Asahi also provides a familiar experience for gamers on Apple Silicon Macs to get Windows games up and running via a mix of tools like Valve's Proton dxvk, FEX emulator, and vk3d-proton—check out our previous coverage of Asahi to find out more about which games are currently working. There are still a handful of hiccups when it comes to running Linux on Apple Silicon, including hardware incompatibilities, like a lack of Thunderbolt, microphone, Touch ID, and USB-C Display support.

Creative Technology proudly announces the launch of the Creative Pebble Nova, a premium desktop speaker that expands the well-loved Pebble series. With its unique angled design and exceptional audio performance, the Pebble series has earned a loyal following among audio enthusiasts. The latest Pebble Nova builds on this success, representing a significant step toward a more premium range, featuring an elegant design and stunning audio quality that outshines its price point.

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Designed to impress, the latest Pebble Nova not only delivers pristine audio but also serves as a captivating centerpiece for any space. Boasting a coaxial driver design, the Pebble Nova aligns the tweeter and woofer for seamless, rich sound across the full audio spectrum. For an even better audio experience, pair it with the Sound Blaster X5 for high-fidelity audio streaming that captures every detail. The iconic 45° elevated drivers also work to direct sound right to the user's ears, creating a personal and immersive listening experience. Plus, with the included stand, users can elevate the speakers for better audio projection and a sleeker look.

Just in time for Christmas, we're delighted to announce the release of two hotly anticipated products that we think will look great under the tree. One of them might even fit in a stocking if you push hard enough. Introducing Raspberry Pi 500, available now at $90, and the Raspberry Pi Monitor, on sale at $100: together, they're your complete Raspberry Pi desktop setup.

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Our original mission at Raspberry Pi was to put affordable, programmable personal computers in the hands of young people all over the world. And while we've taken some detours along the way - becoming one of the world's largest manufacturers of industrial and embedded computers - this mission remains at the heart of almost everything we do. It drives us to make lower-cost products like the $15 Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, and more powerful products, like our flagship Raspberry Pi 5 SBC. These products provide just the essential processing element of a computer, which can be combined with the family television, and second-hand peripherals, to build a complete and cost-effective system.

With the Senza Under Desk PC, ARCTIC is launching a remarkable new product on the market. The innovative Senza Under Desk PC, available in three versions, impresses with its discreet under-desk mounting, high performance, and completely passive cooling. A complete PC that integrates perfectly into any working environment and ensures a tidy, efficient setup.

The ideal solution for modern offices and home office
"The Senza was developed to optimize the workplace. With our Under Desk PC, we have created a computer that is inaudible and invisible and offers maximum comfort and performance."—Magnus Huber, CEO

This was bound to happen sooner rather than later—desktop mini-PC designer GEEKOM, which specializes in mini-PCs powered by mobile processors, teased its first product powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor. This marks one of the first consumer desktop with Windows 11 Arm. The company hasn't put out specs for the desktop, but it should go up against the base model of the Apple Mac Mini M4 in use-case—as a slick and efficient everyday desktop for Internet and office productivity. The GEEKOM desktop has a very Mac Mini-like product design. The front features a power button in the right place, next to a 4-pole headset jack, and a couple of type-A USB 3.x ports. The side appears to have a multi-format card reader. There are no pics of the rear I/O.

In the era of content creators, preserving precious visual records is a part of the creator's daily routine. T-CREATE, the creator brand of leading memory provider Team Group Inc., meets the strong market demand with the launch of the T-CREATE EXPERT P32 Desktop External SSD. With a sleek and modern design, it offers a massive 16 TB storage capacity and transfer speeds of up to 1,800 MB/s, making it the perfect option for professional content creators and users with high-capacity needs for image processing, data backup, and efficient operations.

Available in both 8 TB and 16 TB configurations, the T-CREATE EXPERT P32 significantly expands storage capacity for videos, photos, and important files to meet the consumer's diverse needs. Featuring a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C interface, it delivers transfer speeds of up to 1,800 MB/s and is compatible with USB Type-C and Thunderbolt devices. This high compatibility not only improves users' workflow efficiency but also ensures fast and convenient data transfer. In addition, the T-CREATE EXPERT P32 is crafted from aluminium alloy using 4-axis CNC cutting technology to create a sturdy unibody structure. The SSD's sleek industrial design fully embodies the union of space and aesthetics. The product also features an exclusive patented graphene heat dissipation pad, which ensures improved cooling during use while maintaining optimal performance and extending the lifespan of the device.

The desktop version of AMD's next-generation "Zen 6" microarchitecture will retain Socket AM5, Kepler_L2, a reliable source with hardware leaks, revealed. What's more interesting is the rumor that the current "Zen 5" will remain AMD's mainstay for the entirety of 2025, and possibly even most of 2026, at least for the desktop platform. AMD will be banking heavily on the recently announced Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and its high core-count siblings, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and possible 9900X3D, to see the company through for 2025 against Intel. The 9800X3D posted significantly higher gaming performance than Intel, and the 9950X3D is expected to be at least faster than the 7950X3D at gaming, which means its gaming performance, coupled with multithreaded application performance from its 16-core/32-thread count should be the face of AMD's desktop processor lineup for at least the next year.

It wouldn't be off-character for AMD to launch "Zen 6" on AM5, and not refresh the platform. The company had launched three microarchitectures (Zen thru Zen 3) on Socket AM4. With "Zen 6," AMD has the opportunity to not just increase IPC, but also core-counts per CCD, cache sizes, a new foundry node such as 3 nm, and probably even introduce features such as hybrid architecture and an NPU to the desktop platform, which means it could at least update the current 6 nm client I/O die (cIOD) while retaining AM5. A new cIOD could give AMD the much-needed opportunity to update the DDR5 memory controllers to support higher memory frequencies. The Kepler_L2 leak predicts a "late-2026 or early-2027" launch for desktop "Zen 6" processors. In the meantime, Intel is expected to ramp "Arrow Lake-S" on Socket LGA1851, and debut the "Panther Lake" microarchitecture on LGA1851 in 2025-26.

According to the market research firm Mercury Research, the desktop CPU market has witnessed a remarkable transformation, with AMD seizing a substantial 28.7% market share in Q3 of 2024—a giant leap since the launch of the original Zen architecture in 2017. This 5.7 percentage point surge from the previous quarter is a testament to the company's continuous innovation against the long-standing industry leader, Intel. Their year-over-year growth of nearly ten percentage points, fueled by the success of their Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series processors, starkly contrasts Intel's Raptor Lake processors, which encountered technical hurdles like stability issues. AMD's revenue share soared by 8.5 percentage points, indicating robust performance in premium processor segments. Intel, witnessing a decline in its desktop market share to 71.3%, attributes this shift to inventory adjustments rather than competitive pressure and still holds the majority.

AMD's success story extends beyond desktops, with the company claiming 22.3% of the laptop processor market and 24.2% of the server segment. A significant milestone was reached as AMD's data center division generated $3.549 billion in quarterly revenue, a new record for a company not even present in the data center in any considerable quantity just a decade ago. Stemming from strong EPYC processor sales to hyperscalers and cloud providers, along with Instinct MI300X for AI applications, AMD's acceleration of data center deployments is massive. Despite these shifts, Intel continues to hold its dominant position in client computing, with 76.1% of the overall PC market, held by its strong corporate relationships and extensive manufacturing infrastructure. OEM partners like Dell, HP, Lenovo, and others rely heavily on Intel for their CPU choice, equipping institutions like schools, universities, and government agencies.

Thanks to a recent report from VideoCardz, we learned that AMD has introduced a series of prebuilt desktop computers in China featuring their new Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor. The systems are being sold through AMD's store on JD.com rather than through traditional computer manufacturers. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, which launches November 7 at $479, will be the centerpiece of these systems. For the components, AMD partnered with several manufacturers: ASUS supplies motherboards and graphics cards, Thermalright provides the 360 mm 360 Frozen Infinity AIO liquid cooling system, and LOONGTR makes the computer cases, which include Ryzen branding. The company is offering seven different configurations. Each system includes 32 GB of DDR5-6000 memory and uses an ASUS TUF Gaming B650M-Plus motherboard with 1 TB storage, except for one model with a Prime X670E-Pro motherboard with 2 TB storage.

Prices range from $1,000 for the base model without a graphics card to $2,100 for the version with AMD's RX 7900 XTX graphics card. Some models include NVIDIA graphics cards instead of AMD's own, specifically the RTX 4070 Super and RTX 4070 Ti Super. The computers will be available starting November 7, just before Singles' Day on November 11, a major shopping event in China. It overlaps with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D launch, given that it is the heart of the system. AMD already sells other prebuilt systems in the Chinese market, including models with various Ryzen processors and graphics cards, such as the China-only RX 6750 GRE.

Today, AMD unveiled new desktop computing products, delivering enhanced performance for gamers. The lineup features the new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Desktop processor, based on the "Zen 5" architecture and utilizing 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology.

With the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, AMD has re-engineered its cutting-edge on-chip memory solution with 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology. The 64 MB cache memory has been relocated below the processor, which puts the core complex die (CCD) closer to the cooling solution to help keep the "Zen 5" cores cooler, delivering high clock rates and providing up to an average 8% gaming performance improvement compared to our last-gen generation and up to an average 20% faster than the competition. This revolutionary change in placement allows for extreme overclocking of the processor. It's the first X3D processor to be fully unlocked, empowering enthusiasts and gamers to push its performance to new limits.

Baseus is a global leader in the consumer electronics industry and has always been at the forefront of innovative technologies that simplify tasks and prioritize user needs. Baseus is now thrilled to announce its latest advanced fast-charging product series: Baseus Nomos. This new and high-level range will include various fast-charging devices that elevate the lifestyles of people across all boards of life - from programmers and tech-savvy professionals to hybrid and home working environments.

The Baseus Nomos range is filled with Omnipotent, Flexible, Efficient charging solutions that will reinvent the way you work. Let's explore some of the main products in this stellar range of products:

Ahead of its October 23 release, PC enthusiast and Twitch streamer Madness727 released some of the first pictures of a de-lidded Core Ultra "Arrow Lake-S" desktop processor. There's no word on which processor model this is, but it shouldn't matter—all models being released this month are based on the same exact configuration of tiles of the "Arrow Lake-S," which means a Compute tile with an 8P+16E core CPU complex, a Graphics tile with 4 Xe cores, and the larger version of the breakout I/O tile that features an integrated Thunderbolt 4 controller.

Intel already released information on its Core Ultra "Arrow Lake-H" mobile processor that comes out in Q1-2025, which is shown featuring a physically smaller Compute tile that has a 6P+8E core CPU complex, a larger Graphics tile with 8 Xe cores, and a smaller breakout I/O tile. You can see where this is going for some of the cheaper Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 3 desktop processor models that release in Q1-2025. De-lidding is the process of removing the integrated heatspreader of a desktop processor to enable direct contact between the chip below, and the cooling solution. It is preferred by professional overclockers that use extreme cooling solutions.

Today, Intel launched the new Intel Core Ultra 200S series processor family that will scale AI PC capabilities to desktop platforms and usher in the first enthusiast desktop AI PCs. Led by the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285K, the latest generation of enthusiast desktop processors includes five unlocked desktop processors equipped with up to 8 next-gen Performance-cores (P-cores), the fastest cores available for desktop PCs, and up to 16 next-gen Efficient-cores (E-cores) that altogether result in up to 14% more performance in multi-threaded workloads than the previous generation. The new family are the first NPU-enabled desktop processors for enthusiasts and come with a built-in Xe GPU with state-of-the-art media support.

"The new Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors deliver on our goals to significantly cut power usage while retaining outstanding gaming performance and delivering leadership compute. The result is a cooler and quieter user experience elevated by new AI gaming and creation capabilities enabled by the NPU, and leadership media performance that leverages our growing graphics portfolio." - Robert Hallock, vice president and general manager of AI and Technical Marketing, Client Computing Group.

Our preview of the Intel Core Ultra 2-series Arrow Lake-S desktop processor family is also live

MSI unveils its new lineup of AI gaming desktops, following the introduction of Intel's Arrow Lake-S desktop processors. The lineup features two advanced models: the MPG Infinite X3 AI and the MEG Vision X. These desktops harness the power of Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) with built-in Neural Processing Units (NPUs), coupled with NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards. This powerful combination delivers enhanced performance in both AI-accelerated gaming and complex processing tasks, aiming to optimize the gaming experiences.

These new desktops are equipped with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285K, boasting 8 P-Cores, 16 E-Cores, and an integrated 13 trillion operations per second (TOPS) NPU. When paired with up to a GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card, the systems achieve an impressive total of over 1300 TOPS, enabling them to handle advanced AI tasks effortlessly while enhancing gaming performance and AI-generated content (AIGC) efficiency. The integrated NPU significantly enhances processing capabilities, particularly for AI-related tasks. In applications like DIGIME software, it boosts AI inference efficiency while simultaneously reducing GPU load. This optimization not only improves performance in specific applications but also benefits overall AI computation across various tasks.

According to a new research report from leading analyst firm Jon Peddie Research (JPR), unit shipments in the add-in board (AIB) market increased in Q2'24 from last quarter and increased year over year. Meanwhile, Nvidia slightly increased market share from last quarter, as well as year over year. In Q2'24, total graphics card shipments increased to 9.5 million units, up from 8.7 million units last quarter.

AMD's quarter-to-quarter total desktop AIB unit shipments increased 9% and increased 3% from last year. Nvidia's quarter-to-quarter unit shipments increased 9.7% and increased 61.9% from last year while continuing to hold a dominant market share position at 88%. Intel, which entered the AIB market in Q3'22 with the Arc A770 and A750, remained flat, as the company has yet to gain significant traction in the add-in board market.Market share changes quarter to quarter and year to year.

Epson today introduced an expansion to its SureColor V-Series UV printer line and its first UV desktop printer - the SureColor V1070. Designed to bring the power of UV printing to small businesses for an exceptional value - at less than half the cost of comparable desktop flatbed UV printers - the new A4 desktop printer is easy to use and maintain, features a compact, space-saving design and prints high quality output on a variety of materials.

"Epson is dedicated to making cutting-edge UV printing technology accessible to everyone and simplifying the process for customers starting their own business or just beginning to explore the possibilities of UV printing," said David Lopez, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, Inc. "This powerful, yet affordable, desktop UV printer brings all the incredible technology of Epson's large format UV printer into a compact design that can fit into most places, allowing for high quality printing on almost anything from virtually anywhere."

Acer today introduced several new Windows 11 gaming PCs, including the powerful Predator Orion 7000 desktop, which boasts high-performance features to elevate gameplay, the all-new Nitro V 14 gaming laptop rocking a unique pearl white chassis, and an upgraded Nitro V 16 gaming laptop.

The Predator Orion 7000 is a gaming monster delivering next-gen performance that will excite the most competitive gamers, including the latest processing technology powered by Intel next gen processors and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU (1321 AI TOPS). It also features the patented Predator CycloneX 360 system fan and a CPU liquid cooler to keep the device cool and battle-ready.

As the leading global provider of premium storage solutions, Team Group Inc. aligns with international trends and prioritizes environmental sustainability by integrating eco-friendly practices into its core products and developing a wide selection of green products for its customers. Today, Team Group launched the T-FORCE DELTA RGB ECO DDR5 Desktop Memory and the Team Group PD20 ECO Mini External SSD, as a part of the ECO series that highlights the concept of circular economy. Both products feature PCR (post-consumer recycled) plastics and are packaged with FSC-certified materials, fully embodying Team Groupp's commitment to green innovation from product technology to packaging and fostering the spirit of environmental sustainability.

This week at Gamescom 2024, HP Inc. unveiled its latest gaming gear from OMEN and HyperX. The new offerings take customization to the next level, allowing gamers to fine-tune their aesthetics and ensure their desktops are future-ready with OMEN components.

"HP is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver unparalleled, personalized experiences for every gamer," said Josephine Tan, Senior Vice President & Division President of Personal Systems Gaming Solutions. "With our latest innovations in OMEN and HyperX, being showcased at Gamescom 2024, we are excited to elevate the gaming experience. Our goal is to provide users with the tools they need to perform at their best and ensure their systems are upgradable, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in their gaming worlds for years to come."

MSI proudly announces the launch of the PRO DP21 14MQ series, the latest addition to its esteemed business desktops. This new model features a compact 2.3-liter chassis, designed to excel in confined workspaces without sacrificing performance. The PRO DP21 14MQ supports Intel vPro technology and DDR5 memory, delivering robust security, efficient remote management, reliable materials, and high-speed data processing. The Intel vPro platform stands out with its essential features, including hardware-based security, remote manageability, and reliable performance, making it the ultimate solution for businesses prioritizing IT security and productivity. Moreover, the PRO DP21 14MQ boasts a rear USB 10 Gbps Type C, a new front USB 5 Gbps Type C port, and a total of 6 USB type A ports, leading to faster data transfer speeds.

The PRO DP21 14MQ is designed with versatility in mind and is VESA mountable, enabling users to effortlessly attach it to a monitor or wall. It also supports MSI Power Link, enabling the PRO DP21 14MQ series desktop to be powered on by an MSI-selected monitor. This ensures a seamless user experience, efficient power management, and enhanced connectivity, especially when mounted behind a monitor.

In a recent report by Mercury Research, AMD has shown significant progress in the CPU market during Q2 2024, particularly in the data center and laptop segments. AMD's most notable achievement comes in the server CPU space, where it now holds 24.1% of the market, a 5.6% increase year-over-year, and a 0.5% increase from the previous quarter. This growth is particularly impressive in terms of revenue, with AMD capturing 33.7% of server CPU revenue despite its lower unit share. This suggests that AMD's high-end EPYC processors carry premium prices in the data center market and are most of the unit volume. AMD has also made advancements in the laptop CPU segment, reaching a 20.3% market share. This represents a 1% increase from the previous quarter and a 3.8% rise year-over-year. The company's success in laptops can be attributed to solid demand for its existing products, propelled by Intel's reported supply issues with Meteor Lake processors.

However, AMD experienced a slight setback in the desktop CPU market, losing a 1% share to Intel quarter-over-quarter. AMD now controls 23% of this segment, compared to Intel's 77%. This dip may be due to AMD's preparation for the launch of its new Zen 5-based CPUs in August. Despite AMD's gains, Intel maintains its overall dominance in the CPU market. In the total client PC space, Intel holds a 78.9% market share, with AMD at 21.1%. Intel still holds the majority of revenue and market share on all fronts. However, AMD is executing well, and Intel's financial troubles could be a setback for team blue. More competition at every front is great to see, and we are curious to look at the data from upcoming quarters and analyze how well both of companies perform.

Intel has officially started shipping the "0x129" microcode update for its 13th and 14th generation "Raptor Lake" and "Raptor Lake Refresh" processors. This critical update is currently being pushed to all OEM/ODM partners to address the stability issues that Intel's processors have been facing. According to Intel, this microcode update fixes "incorrect voltage requests to the processor that are causing elevated operating voltage." Intel's analysis shows that the root cause of stability problems is caused by too high voltage during operation of the processor. These increases to voltage cause degradation that increases the minimum voltage required for stable operation. Intel calls this "Vmin"—it's a theoretical construct, not an actual voltage, think "speed for an airplane required to fly". The latest 0x129 microcode patch will limit the processor's voltage to no higher than 1.55 V, which should avoid further degradation. Overclocking is still supported, enthusiasts will have to disable the eTVB setting in their BIOS to push the processor beyond the 1.55 V threshold. The company's internal testing shows that the new default settings with limited voltages with standard run-to-run variations show minimal performance impact, with only a single game (Hitman 3: Dartmoor) showing degradation. For a full statement from Intel, see the quote below.

Regarding the instability of the Intel Core 14th /13th Gen desktop processors, MSI will release the latest BIOS of Intel 700 and 600 series motherboards and 14th /13th Generation Desktop PC with 0x129 microcode to mitigate the instability.

The 1st batch of BIOS releasing models are MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX, MEG Z790 ACE MAX, MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II, MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI, MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI and Z790MPOWER. All BIOS of Intel 700 and 600 series motherboards and 14th /13th Generation Desktop PC will be released soon in coming weeks by the end of August. MSI will continue to update our users on the latest news. Please follow MSI's official channels and check the product pages for the latest BIOS updates.

MSI, a global leader in computer hardware and innovative technology, proudly announces that its latest series of All-in-One PCs and Mini PCs have been successfully registered under the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT). This significant accomplishment underscores MSI's unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and the pursuit of excellence in electronic product design.

The following MSI products have been successfully registered with EPEAT. There will be more upcoming models in the future:

Business & Productivity PCs:

• Cubi NUC 1MG
• PRO DP21 14MQG

Business & Productivity All-in-One PCs:

• Modern AM242 1MG
• Modern AM242P 1MG
• Modern AM242TP 1MG
• Modern AM272P 1MG

Cooler Master, a leading provider of PC components, gaming peripherals, and tech lifestyle solutions, today announced the launch of two groundbreaking PC systems: The HAF 5 Pro, and NR2 Pro. These new systems exemplify Cooler Master's dedication to delivering high-performance computing solutions with innovative design and advanced cooling technology.

"At Cooler Master, we strive to blend cutting-edge technology with innovative design. The HAF 5 Pro, and NR2 Pro exemplify our commitment to excellence," said Jimmy Sha, CEO of Cooler Master. "We are excited to bring these revolutionary systems to our users."