3D Rendering & Anti-Aliasing Explained, Razer Core X eGPU Review

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech April 27 Explainer [How 3D Game Rendering Works: Anti-Aliasing]( The 3D games we play and love are all made up of thousands, if not millions, of colored straight lines, which inevitably will look jagged in our screens if not for smoothing anti-aliasing techniques. [Let us explain]( in this new deep dive. The 3D games we play and love are all made up of thousands, if not millions, of colored straight lines, which inevitably will look jagged in our screens if not for smoothing anti-aliasing techniques. [Let us explain]( in this new deep dive. Hardware [Razer Core X External GPU Review]( If you require strong PC gaming performance, traditionally that meant a desktop was your only option. However with a Thunderbolt connection, you can [add a desktop external GPU to your laptop](. Is it any good? If you require strong PC gaming performance, traditionally that meant a desktop was your only option. However with a Thunderbolt connection, you can [add a desktop external GPU to your laptop](. Is it any good? Hardware [AMD dominates Amazon CPU chart, despite Intel's discounts]( With Intel having the advantage of owning its fabs, the company has avoided many of the availability issues caused by the global chip shortage. It’s even reduced... With Intel having the advantage of owning its fabs, the company has avoided many of the availability issues caused by the global chip shortage. It’s even reduced... WTF?! [Google's official Argentina domain name was bought for $3]( The BBC reports that 30-year-old Nicolas Kurona purchased Google Argentina's domain name using a standard, legal process, though he never expected it to work. The BBC reports that 30-year-old Nicolas Kurona purchased Google Argentina's domain name using a standard, legal process, though he never expected it to work. Z590 [Intel Z590 Motherboard Roundup: Entry-Level VRM Test]( Today we're taking a look at the VRM thermal performance of [8 entry-level Intel Z590 motherboards](, which does not mean these are affordable for everyone, but they are considered budget-conscious Z590 motherboards with prices starting at $170. Today we're taking a look at the VRM thermal performance of [8 entry-level Intel Z590 motherboards](, which does not mean these are affordable for everyone, but they are considered budget-conscious Z590 motherboards with prices starting at $170. The Web [OnlyFans thrived during lockdown as bored people sought online entertainment]( The London-based company told the Financial Times that for the year to November, transactions increased seven-fold to £1.7 billion, or $2.4 billion. Revenue, meanwhile, shot up 553... The London-based company told the Financial Times that for the year to November, transactions increased seven-fold to £1.7 billion, or $2.4 billion. Revenue, meanwhile, shot up 553... Gaming [Leaked documents show EA's focus on loot boxes]( CBC News obtained the 54-page document, provided by a "gaming insider," which is said to be part of a "Run Up to FIFA 21" internal presentation from... CBC News obtained the 54-page document, provided by a "gaming insider," which is said to be part of a "Run Up to FIFA 21" internal presentation from... Apple M1 [Apple won't merge iPad and Mac, despite hardware convergence]( If there's one thing that Microsoft has proven with its Surface 2-in-1s over the years is that there's definitely a market out there for devices that encompass... If there's one thing that Microsoft has proven with its Surface 2-in-1s over the years is that there's definitely a market out there for devices that encompass... WTF?! [Crypto exchange CEO reportedly flees with assets worth $2 billion]( Cryptocurrencies have had a tumultuous evolution, but over the last few years they've reached important milestones towards their validation as a legitimate fiat alternative. A notable example... Cryptocurrencies have had a tumultuous evolution, but over the last few years they've reached important milestones towards their validation as a legitimate fiat alternative. A notable example... Specialized [Bitmain's Antminer E9 offers the Ethereum mining performance of 32 RTX 3080 cards]( As reported by Tom's Hardware, the Antminer E9 has a rate of 3 GH/s, making it faster than the Linzhi's Phoenix Ethash ASIC miner that manages up... As reported by Tom's Hardware, the Antminer E9 has a rate of 3 GH/s, making it faster than the Linzhi's Phoenix Ethash ASIC miner that manages up... Tech Culture [Saturday Night Live's choice of Elon Musk as host proves controversial]( Not everyone is happy about the choice of host. "I am really beyond disappointed in SNL," wrote Variety writer and editor Jenelle Riley. "They’ve learned nothing. A... Not everyone is happy about the choice of host. "I am really beyond disappointed in SNL," wrote Variety writer and editor Jenelle Riley. "They’ve learned nothing. A... [Apple iOS 14.5 is out: ad tracking opt-out, Maps incident reporting, and more]( Apple just rolled out iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to all users. The update confirms many of the rumored features we have reported on, including unlocking while... [Sony is still working to increase PlayStation 5 supply by boosting production]( Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) President Jim Ryan has again publicly commented on the PlayStation 5’s ongoing inventory issues. [RTX 3080 Ti die, specs, and mining performance pictured]( The images, courtesy of VideoCardz, include a GPU-Z screenshot that shows the previous rumors of 10,240 CUDA cores, 12 GB of GDDR6X at 19 Gbps, and 384-bit... [Russia has begun producing its own AMD B450 motherboards]( Last week, Russia’s GS Group and Philax announced their partnership to produce "at least" 40,000 motherboards and 50,000 monitors. While the latter are still under development, the... [This upcoming Acer Nitro XV2 will be the first gaming monitor to reach 390Hz]( KitGuru spotted the Acer Nitro XV242Q F, which uses an IPS panel. It might only be 24.5-inches and 1920 x 1080, but it does have a lightning... [Cyberpunk 2077's refunds cost CD Projekt $51 million]( In CD Projekt's full earnings report, the company reveals that Cyberpunk 2077 sold 13.7 million copies last year—a pretty amazing figure for a game released on December... [Leaked tests show Nvidia's CMP 40HX mining card performing close to an RTX 3060]( When Nvidia revealed that it would once again launch a CMP line of silicon explicitly made for mining purposes, the listed specifications were a little underwhelming, as... [Linux Foundation drops the ban-hammer on University of Minnesota over controversial 'research' experiment]( The Linux Foundation has banned the entire University of Minnesota from contributing to the Linux kernel. The expulsion comes after researchers from the school published a paper... [The latest Radeon driver improves some RX 6000 cards' power consumption, but AMD never mentioned it]( TechPowerUP discovered that the latest Radeon Adrenalin 2021 Edition Graphics Driver (21.4.1) lowers non-gaming power consumption for some of AMD’s Big Navi cards compared to the previous 21.3.2 version. [Russia says it will leave the ISS and launch its own space station]( Dmitry Rogozin, the head of Russia's Roscosmos space agency, said that the country would abandon the ISS and launch its own space station into orbit by 2030... [Spotify hikes prices in the UK and Europe as CEO haggles to buy football team]( Some users on Twitter were upset at the price increase, but it should not have come as a surprise. Last month Digital Music News reported that Spotify... [Apple is being sued for suggesting customers can 'Buy' TV shows and movies]( Some California consumers have taken issue with this concept, and are forcing Apple to stand trial over it -- well, sort of. The plaintiffs in this Sacramento... [Windows 10's taskbar is getting a weather and news widget very soon]( Since more people are working from home than ever thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, Microsoft wants to find a way to make their workday a bit more... [Every Fast & Furious movie will be screened in theaters for free ahead of F9 premiere]( Universal Pictures and its theater partners are going all in on the promotion of the next Fast & Furious movie. [iPhone 12 mini is a sales flop, iPhone 11 still selling well]( Apple may have announced a new color for the iPhone 12 mini at the recent "Spring Loaded" event, but that may not make it more enticing for... 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