Threadripper 2 Review, Doom Eternal, GTX 1050 3GB Tested

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech August 13 Workstation CPU [AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX & 2950X Review](.eOh574rkZTD-DAbs0otqTCbCo50v7UVRy2dHd6VcE08) Time has finally come. Today we are bringing you our full review of the [Threadripper 2990WX and Threadripper 2950X](.oZVQurxpliIjrcEmtr7OKIvkWqDcDNGPhrD2PM-AXcQ). Although these two CPUs share the same basic DNA, you should know they are very different processors, targeting completely different market segments. .f4QvQrpdC44fmbIel3CZmGRs0K8q52drb48-Lfq_KaA ._qdj053g_iNnA1nh8cWMP5X1XwU7QVz8MV6Z9d2WW2g Time has finally come. Today we are bringing you our full review of the [Threadripper 2990WX and Threadripper 2950X](.-56D5cpIOjYJilJL1floON7ttJ0txBKUO6LtWMbdcOQ). Although these two CPUs share the same basic DNA, you should know they are very different processors, targeting completely different market segments. .8eIf8iAXJMKjQ1Gkbg-xjFMu05xpZZQ1tzrPueNlel4 GPU [The New 3GB GeForce GTX 1050: Good Product or Misleading Product?](.QsztnIEZ290coo9pQypPx3C2a_sTYYOHF-bPOumPbl8) There's a new budget GPU in town, the [3GB version of the GeForce GTX 1050](.iDCpwd29tUhafJB2oJC7eZ93olhQVWefMX2vapcdcx0), and boy is this one a strange animal. Prior to May 2018 there was only one version of the GTX 1050 with a 2GB memory buffer. However recently Nvidia quietly launched a 3GB model which we're checking out now to see what's what. .NC8AzWD8IPts1vGipXNnJegelFlE2tJXuW3_8KgIbO8 .CcSsk5UJx5r7ZPTynHGLLvN8_9v0WF8J8o3Ta2Vm4Yo There's a new budget GPU in town, the [3GB version of the GeForce GTX 1050](.BvBWoRcxa30ssiqufoHarxHuDEzaMm4-DsJtIWhPYhQ), and boy is this one a strange animal. Prior to May 2018 there was only one version of the GTX 1050 with a 2GB memory buffer. However recently Nvidia quietly launched a 3GB model which we're checking out now to see what's what. .zvEeOtfVaBLfZSgYSHdf7Ng0J04XAZl0n3vkD_kERg0 Laptop [HP Envy x360 13 Review: $700 Ryzen Mobile powered ultraportable](.QDzX_MjOS9hNm13vtQDVevfnMt_8zqU1kaKm9pPaS-g) Today we're finally looking at another Ryzen Mobile laptop, the second ever system we've had proper hands on time with. Despite a few difficulties finding these systems on the market, HP has pulled through with their [brand new Envy x360 13-inch](.BPyZakQ7IeQX1KwZCVjV_m_reNRfL7Jh4eXjluSpCkg), and this - spoiler alert - is a fantastic system. .wX8JaHCQ3SCWY3Or4qwgtKwZHT21SWbkzsBcLIPAgEI .W7SUgawjutCKYxqwCZN3_SSlNqcJHGlBIkvmKVEuZM4 Today we're finally looking at another Ryzen Mobile laptop, the second ever system we've had proper hands on time with. Despite a few difficulties finding these systems on the market, HP has pulled through with their [brand new Envy x360 13-inch](.6Z5C1P9TP1fHgnSoJSR8Le1gMDrLH07pgMt5Z2hN3KU), and this - spoiler alert - is a fantastic system. .3seJMctj7aLm--YZkUhRB8xAbKsSO8AALnqaIxeqmrA Incoming [Intel's first 9th-generation processors rumored to launch on October 1st](.e-VW83_q7mcRRSmSZZ7x3gHle4Z0x7oYCHge2VqfQDo) News that Intel was delaying its 10-nanometer processors came as a blow to many, but it appears we don’t have long to wait for the new Core i9, Core i7, and Core i5 parts, which are built on the 14nm++… .bj3WRSM9emalaTSb1JyJtOvPsHkagbfspuAnc5KwGjo News that Intel was delaying its 10-nanometer processors came as a blow to many, but it appears we don’t have long to wait for the new Core i9, Core i7, and Core i5 parts, which are built on the 14nm++… Gaming [Doom Eternal steals the spotlight at QuakeCon 2018; TESO and Rage 2 show up as well](.sOM3VwakPWAUrXbMeeX0iyfPQkr-KuHYVfqPz3S1SaE) The Elder Scrolls Online: Wolfhunter was announced at E3 2018. Players will pit themselves against the Daedric Prince Hircine and his werewolves. It is planned to be the next major content pack in the TESO lineup, and as such, Bethesda… .f0gBtbmWdOj_J9sBg2eKE1zJ-OMFRX_0Y7BqA6sbT5U The Elder Scrolls Online: Wolfhunter was announced at E3 2018. Players will pit themselves against the Daedric Prince Hircine and his werewolves. It is planned to be the next major content pack in the TESO lineup, and as such, Bethesda… Laptop [Lenovo reveals its powerful new ThinkPad workstations](.CJsbWKjFjxOv05rs-PaBcUvypIQh3b-QYx7Zrkk9VkY) Lenovo says both ThinkPads are aimed at professionals such as architects, interior designers, engineers, animators, and creative directors. The first of these, the P72, replaces the previous P71 model. .uPEsLTZku8ylzR09XQLFa1HIFO61bEtndwgLF3OZGaM Lenovo says both ThinkPads are aimed at professionals such as architects, interior designers, engineers, animators, and creative directors. 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(known outside of North America as Where’s Wally?) may never be the same thanks to an AI-powered robot from Redpepper, a creative agency that works with major brands like Coca Cola, Colgate, Verizon… AI [Google's DeepMind AI can now diagnose eye diseases with the accuracy of 'world-leading' doctors](.KdHFewZVFB9Myu1bxZWyLCeRv22Nx5jADStaFvmiOy8) The fear that technology and artificial intelligence will eventually replace many jobs was once a ridiculous notion. However, over time, machine learning and robotics have advanced enough that those concerns are becoming a reality. .VexTwsoubGc7ccOrU7x0icvEi0GA3gkiMwpUq0GDsD0 The fear that technology and artificial intelligence will eventually replace many jobs was once a ridiculous notion. However, over time, machine learning and robotics have advanced enough that those concerns are becoming a reality. 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That advantage can often be seen in Fortnite, which allows PC, console (sans PS4), and mobile gamers to play against… [GTX 1180/2080 Founders Edition may feature dual-fan setup, said to offer "breakthrough" performance](.LVpBoprXNyQhTZShPF_DcYnn8Jb1lMC6WJvWYNUkhyk) .V3Rk0i_b3HrJKaAwvL-DXGwH-IcPE3hd6Dievuls8hM If the rumor, which comes from BenchLife, turns out to be true, it will mark the first time that one of Nvidia’s Founders cards has used a dual-fan design, and could suggest that the next-gen GPU requires a better cooling… [Bethesda reveals why Fallout 76 won't be on Steam, fails to mention money](.s1jCKe3s-V-ymg_BySP2iLA8HAGVFQX5YyuVBVglaR8) .qgrc44iedHcxNsGxYip7FfZOWkBm6-Ki2y4YIIRVLoI Last week brought the somewhat surprising news that the upcoming Fallout 76 would be the first 3D entry in the series not available on Steam. Now, Bethesda has revealed why: it wants a “direct relationship” with the game’s players. 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