PCIe 8.0
Ongoing coverage on PCIe 8.0.
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New $99 AMD CPU keeps decade-old AM4 socket and DDR4 RAM alive
AMD has released the new Ryzen 5 5500F processor, which utilizes the older AM4 socket and DDR4 RAM, offering a budget-friendly option for PC builders. The chip features a six-core, 12-thread configuration with PCIe 4.0 support and is priced at $99.
The Lexar Play X SSD combines an M.2 2230 drive with an adapter into a handy and speedy package, but you won't find it in the US yet
The Lexar Play X SSD offers a versatile M.2 2230 drive with a 2280 adapter, providing flexibility for handhelds, laptops, and desktops. While its read speeds slightly underperform advertised specs, it delivers strong write speeds and fast game loading times. Currently, this hybrid storage solution is only available in UK retailers and not yet in the US.
Morning Tech Bits
This article covers several brief technology news items. It mentions the US approval for ten Chinese firms to purchase NVIDIA H200 chips following a visit by Trump. Additionally, it notes that PCIe 8.0 is fast but may require a new connector, and briefly mentions an announcement from Intel.