The Best GPUs in 2024: Buy or Wait?, Cheap vs. Premium DDR5

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech July 30 Hardware [The Best GPUs in 2024: Buy or Wait for the Next Generation?](=.sMvziFf1D4D_auUir8d6EnZUEbXI-r_kCanOpB3fY_A) When it comes to [graphics cards](=.Xk4ifInapWuYh0GNHbqnMY9baQuz-lwdfLRZsaUmrUo), we go in full depth. Despite market stagnation and slow GPU releases, let us help you choose the best one for your budget – or decide if you should wait. =.cIu9AdkqDeFnTjTDAl4JRMt-_Nko0LYH0lqtKB6UKe0 =.rmL9nRNroEnla6cPP8fZuwFBFkDsu3kcCTSYtwzQCts When it comes to [graphics cards](=.6c7nmy2T67EAHKQnxh00MBC90Aoc_8nQC0s8K4G7G44), we go in full depth. Despite market stagnation and slow GPU releases, let us help you choose the best one for your budget – or decide if you should wait. =.YPREjP185BBkf4HinXZkAi95qkVNOZ2DOfXU3AJD320 Hardware [Cheap vs. Premium DDR5: Stock vs. EXPO/XMP Memory](=.23Np4F2olx-tRPJzvBKOTfV-TSdf6PothrRNH2E1O9Y) When building a new PC, should you play it safe with official memory specs, or aim for maximum performance with [XMP and EXPO DDR5 kits?](=.90FvfmH8MhwstFoVQ6wbCaD2fV8CMh42AwqSX7Ci8jM) Let's find out the answer with a few gaming benchmarks. =.0ips8udZc3lxqV4CZGtttGn_NSnVBeuPCFwuyMxLi00 =.7H7l3BmjxScV0RcFJ32wf61sAMEe8tRfrZWUtDX6Nlc When building a new PC, should you play it safe with official memory specs, or aim for maximum performance with [XMP and EXPO DDR5 kits?](=.A9hu2RdWFm-Hz-8E7YdoWU-WOUbt5FRY3V9Xyldw2Gg) Let's find out the answer with a few gaming benchmarks. =._ni5YRopFb139V0grkqzdrKqNzhHKgID9liUsI-EJ8E Hardware Fail [Intel's crashing CPU crisis deepens as more models are affected than originally thought](=.SAXaz_QesDhJS2rPCX8AFSjkJNeTc9ZM7XAOS8sPsQE) The news coming out of Intel about its crashing 13th- and 14th-generation CPUs is not getting any better, even after they said they had finally "solved" the... =._YuH6uJN7C9fvdi0kQbRSnekZFpQPD_bfEnkkIpqPVE The news coming out of Intel about its crashing 13th- and 14th-generation CPUs is not getting any better, even after they said they had finally "solved" the... Security [AI can see what's on your screen by reading HDMI electromagnetic radiation](=.58tiinkts7IkPQ91bErBjTa4wPky2Ll1ADxQv4dMZIw) Back in the analog video era, it was relatively straightforward for hackers to reconstruct what was on a screen by detecting the leakage from video cables. But... =.1LAapTenQZ5G1sa-3OwXlrgvQaFC6exnLn5QNxhFXRc Back in the analog video era, it was relatively straightforward for hackers to reconstruct what was on a screen by detecting the leakage from video cables. But... Next-Gen [Breakthrough CRAM technology ditches von Neumann model, makes AI 1,000x more energy efficient](=.wX2h1SqzT4muTa5ogmaRupX0CFaaSDsWVntCDZW4hy8) The researchers have designed a new "computational random-access memory" (CRAM) prototype chip that could reduce energy needs for AI applications by a mind-boggling 1,000 times or more... =.0iIs46lJdsrpyLpgbPpbXVDmh-q6rbZXjkmzM40xwxg The researchers have designed a new "computational random-access memory" (CRAM) prototype chip that could reduce energy needs for AI applications by a mind-boggling 1,000 times or more... 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Optical Fiber [Scientists achieve unprecedented 402 Tbps data transmission over optical fiber](=.U51vhS9U_xIAUWNKapFEZdMuLs8pbAMmxD1sA0wH5XI) Scientists at Aston University in the UK have broken the world record for data transmission speed, achieving an astonishing 402 terabits per second (Tbps) over optical fiber.... =.fmZo0ow8dcF9xWxDyDH3BXPPkv3r3Knrdn1URGVRqYo Scientists at Aston University in the UK have broken the world record for data transmission speed, achieving an astonishing 402 terabits per second (Tbps) over optical fiber.... Gaming [Activision secretly reduced skill-based matchmaking in Call of Duty to "prove" players prefer it](=.8xgyYRmqJ369UzNJoTzLaWZmuvp7u0VhutYiUIHspCE) In April, Activision posted a 1,700-word essay on the intricacies of the game's skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) titled "Call of Duty: An Inside Look at Matchmaking." It carried... =.fHVTpaSdXhe8VJBb33Mba8O6m7aJxzKmogGQ-Jyc7BU In April, Activision posted a 1,700-word essay on the intricacies of the game's skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) titled "Call of Duty: An Inside Look at Matchmaking." It carried... (Lack of) Privacy [Senators urge FTC to investigate carmakers selling drivers' location and speed data](=.0K0m4wtIZiDZF063G8golf6CFnO-9YQxulEmDOSHZrE) Much like other internet-connected devices, the online capabilities of modern vehicles allow companies to collect users' personal data. Reports in March revealed how connected cars with built-in... =.W6caALPDehmwa8KuyHGF2pQnFAyeysiyybB2o98wNzc Much like other internet-connected devices, the online capabilities of modern vehicles allow companies to collect users' personal data. Reports in March revealed how connected cars with built-in... Tech Culture [Corrupt Winamp skin investigation leads to treasure trove of hidden content](=.QUiFWZyS0qXSVat_GaZuC6SkG6z7dzqzEPEXWtjt1GY) Buried within the corrupted Winamp skins was a slew of hidden content that might have otherwise gone undiscovered had it not been for Eldredge's curiosity. =.wsPztrTUPl8wUQLDqD-qbLhe7qS9g9iO_dYxPtfUW8E Buried within the corrupted Winamp skins was a slew of hidden content that might have otherwise gone undiscovered had it not been for Eldredge's curiosity. Science [Titanium rotary heart keeps patient alive for 8 days until transplant](=.GGmEQomviDtMHTpfSl-TzaTPblapsc8kjBetfNSw7BE) Earlier this month, a heart patient received a fully mechanical heart made with maglev technology, similar to that used in high-speed rail lines. The surgery, which was... =.k1VwKjeswWQkZHPNxOJizRgukUSYbRd2-yd9FdtOZRY Earlier this month, a heart patient received a fully mechanical heart made with maglev technology, similar to that used in high-speed rail lines. The surgery, which was... Hardware [A typo might be the reason for the Zen 5 delay – meanwhile, the 9950X scores a record 6.5GHz in Cinebench](=._3lSu9lnGNobqYHXyyYegNduJ8m9XAAEVjVtkl3pP9Y) Established leakers claim that incorrectly labeled CPUs are the primary cause behind the delay of AMD's upcoming Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 processors. Although there is no official... =.s3iwITHhUaFlocuxynus8BMKEED4N4mJxS6N7uQkSJQ Established leakers claim that incorrectly labeled CPUs are the primary cause behind the delay of AMD's upcoming Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 processors. Although there is no official... Android [Windows 11's latest feature lets you view your Android phone content in the File Explorer](=.MgFgqPqngmlCPyqdsOPEbmvPxoYXq_TCVLrwSQIQvhU) All Windows 11 Insider channel users can now view files stored on Android phones directly in File Explorer. Users can delete, rename, move, or copy files between... =.xoCTxq_FO7ni8uxUclvmLdlpt7XM-YUN1Z3ZVHpb558 All Windows 11 Insider channel users can now view files stored on Android phones directly in File Explorer. Users can delete, rename, move, or copy files between... Hardware [Nvidia Blackwell server cabinets could cost somewhere around $2 to $3 million each](=.F38cRD1-f0YXTTFnmofJBEjAOLuXDWTxHlSuK7qx6h4) Nvidia has reportedly invested some $10 billion developing the Blackwell platform – an effort involving around 25,000 people. With all the performance packed into a single Blackwell... =.bjU6At5OnSIP8AHo2F_b_AhVOpd69dNPu6loM0iPFlA Nvidia has reportedly invested some $10 billion developing the Blackwell platform – an effort involving around 25,000 people. With all the performance packed into a single Blackwell... Tech Culture [How a $36 barcode scanner sped up fixing the CrowdStrike chaos at Grant Thornton Australia](=.-DxOQJJNUhzS15bJnoguZv6klknCXOHuVQMAl_4140k) Like many other businesses around the world, CrowdStrike's faulty software caused hundreds of PCs and over 100 servers at Grant Thornton Australia to crash on that fateful... =.bMoiiuc3IBj1xV4WcNhlh2sJACrfR5mXpg_d_ScoXD4 Like many other businesses around the world, CrowdStrike's faulty software caused hundreds of PCs and over 100 servers at Grant Thornton Australia to crash on that fateful... Car Tech [Tesla advises against using wet towels to accelerate Supercharging](=.1J9dmWTXwwXxCIDLw1vlkv7LbPWZx3dNJmz803NcBrU) Some claim the hack can increase the charging rate, especially on hot summer days, resulting in a faster charge and less waiting around. Now, Tesla has issued... =.Cr1nDLm_19MkwnMidcUXv_1gApDEWNet57fJyaVyrRU Some claim the hack can increase the charging rate, especially on hot summer days, resulting in a faster charge and less waiting around. Now, Tesla has issued... Industry [OpenAI's massive operating costs could push it close to bankruptcy within 12 months](=.C5UmYazfvSVy8bsLl0Ynpj1oiCOEqgmGMPi2drlRwBM) ChatGPT reached 100 million users in February 2023, just a few months after its official launch in November. That made it the fastest growing app of all... =.4nnjV5D8p_zTFFpC7jQcL4dF6tnhxfyOQEi34XMSY4g ChatGPT reached 100 million users in February 2023, just a few months after its official launch in November. That made it the fastest growing app of all... Security [Spyware maker gets hacked, data reveals thousands of remotely controlled devices](=.wwkABDa2DIYJqBjNdUtsKdbpk3UeH0VAH0kwoM5YAos) Spytech Software, a Minnesota-based company that produces SpyAgent and similar programs, has been breached. TechCrunch was able to access a cache of files taken from Spytech's servers... =.rTEqp41qjO1aYp1_AkEE_4TYMFv9DzZNUEz-J9uciEs Spytech Software, a Minnesota-based company that produces SpyAgent and similar programs, has been breached. TechCrunch was able to access a cache of files taken from Spytech's servers... Security [Los Angeles thieves are using Wi-Fi jammers to defeat home security systems](=.xKbDOSn_uc9KBqOxnr8w4KFXIjS--4pRv1PuKIX93Tw) Police in the Wilshire area of Los Angeles have been dealing with a band of "hi-tech" thieves equipped with Wi-Fi jammers, which they use to disable wireless... =.mS7cFmovp-OdOP6ECdrkXzuXM0LqNkqu515AU5U7evI Police in the Wilshire area of Los Angeles have been dealing with a band of "hi-tech" thieves equipped with Wi-Fi jammers, which they use to disable wireless... Space [NASA streams 4K video from aircraft to space (and back) at blistering speeds using laser tech](=.VPFnN3ao8BxQ94CZqaml9doj3yki_tU9xdn7HTHVfiY) The agency has been advancing optical communications, which use infrared light signals instead of the more conventional radio waves to transmit data. As part of these efforts,... =._Opg8CKMIzYDI4H5QQKSuITAL7lmsqyzzaLNYKTBTqg The agency has been advancing optical communications, which use infrared light signals instead of the more conventional radio waves to transmit data. As part of these efforts,... [How to enable Windows 11's hidden 'End Task' feature to quickly kill crashed apps](=.bD52mdri06Q-YqDpzEakETKULx3aP-CE3fZE_eixGfU) =.KdeGHkzjqmabm7XyPQfWAUIwneKc6-PU0HDszKM1OWQ Unfortunately, this functionality is disabled by default, and has to be manually turned on from the settings menu. Thankfully, the process is fairly easy, and it can... 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