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HW News - Intel Prepping 5 GPUs, ATX12VO, NVIDIA Special Treatment, Newegg Bundles Hurt Sales
In this week’s Hardware News roundup, several exciting developments from the tech world have emerged, primarily focused on graphics cards, power supply innovations, and industry shifts affecting both consumers and manufacturers.
### Intel's GPU Roadmap
Intel's much-anticipated entry into the GPU market is taking a significant step forward, with plans to release five different DG2 graphics cards. These models are rumored to span a range of execution units (EUs) from 96 to 512, along with various memory capacities from 4 to 16 GB. The details are still speculative, but the expectation is set for a potential launch in Q4 2021 to Q2 2022, marking a critical phase for Intel's strategy in the competitive GPU landscape .
### ATX12VO Adoption
Another notable development is Intel’s renewed push for the ATX12VO power supply specification. This new standard is designed to simplify connections and potentially improve efficiency at lower loads by using a compact 10-pin connector instead of the traditional 24-pin. Both Intel and power supply manufacturers are gearing up to support this standard, which aligns with the upcoming Alder Lake CPUs. As OEMs ramp up production, consumers may soon see more products designed under the ATX12VO guidelines, aiming for enhanced performance .
### NVIDIA’s Special Treatment
NVIDIA continues to adapt its strategy in response to the evolving GPU market. It was highlighted that the Founders Edition graphics cards will not feature the light hash rate (LHR) designation, allowing miners access to non-LHR versions at potentially higher demand. As NVIDIA prioritizes sales strategies, these cards remain less available, fueling demand among gamers and miners alike .
### Newegg's Bundling Effect
The bundling strategy implemented by retailers like Newegg has led to a significant reduction in motherboard sales, estimated at 10-15%. This occurs when retailers offer GPUs bundled with less desirable components, inadvertently leading to an oversupply of certain motherboards in the secondhand market, which diminishes the demand for new products .
### Internet Explorer's Official Retirement
In a historic move, Microsoft is officially retiring Internet Explorer in 2022. This has been a long-anticipated decision, as many enterprises still rely on IE for legacy applications. Microsoft plans to phase IE out while supporting enterprises with a compatibility mode in its Edge browser to ease the transition .
### Insights & Community Engagement
For those of us keeping an eye on the hardware market, these developments highlight both the progress and challenges within the industry. It will be interesting to see how Intel’s GPU launch plays out against AMD and NVIDIA's established presence.
What are your thoughts on Intel's new GPUs, or do you have an opinion on the effectiveness of Newegg's bundling practices? Join the discussion below and let us know how these changes might impact your next build!
Feel free to share any related experiences or insights from the latest hardware news that have caught your attention!
In this week’s Hardware News roundup, several exciting developments from the tech world have emerged, primarily focused on graphics cards, power supply innovations, and industry shifts affecting both consumers and manufacturers.
### Intel's GPU Roadmap
Intel's much-anticipated entry into the GPU market is taking a significant step forward, with plans to release five different DG2 graphics cards. These models are rumored to span a range of execution units (EUs) from 96 to 512, along with various memory capacities from 4 to 16 GB. The details are still speculative, but the expectation is set for a potential launch in Q4 2021 to Q2 2022, marking a critical phase for Intel's strategy in the competitive GPU landscape .
### ATX12VO Adoption
Another notable development is Intel’s renewed push for the ATX12VO power supply specification. This new standard is designed to simplify connections and potentially improve efficiency at lower loads by using a compact 10-pin connector instead of the traditional 24-pin. Both Intel and power supply manufacturers are gearing up to support this standard, which aligns with the upcoming Alder Lake CPUs. As OEMs ramp up production, consumers may soon see more products designed under the ATX12VO guidelines, aiming for enhanced performance .
### NVIDIA’s Special Treatment
NVIDIA continues to adapt its strategy in response to the evolving GPU market. It was highlighted that the Founders Edition graphics cards will not feature the light hash rate (LHR) designation, allowing miners access to non-LHR versions at potentially higher demand. As NVIDIA prioritizes sales strategies, these cards remain less available, fueling demand among gamers and miners alike .
### Newegg's Bundling Effect
The bundling strategy implemented by retailers like Newegg has led to a significant reduction in motherboard sales, estimated at 10-15%. This occurs when retailers offer GPUs bundled with less desirable components, inadvertently leading to an oversupply of certain motherboards in the secondhand market, which diminishes the demand for new products .
### Internet Explorer's Official Retirement
In a historic move, Microsoft is officially retiring Internet Explorer in 2022. This has been a long-anticipated decision, as many enterprises still rely on IE for legacy applications. Microsoft plans to phase IE out while supporting enterprises with a compatibility mode in its Edge browser to ease the transition .
### Insights & Community Engagement
For those of us keeping an eye on the hardware market, these developments highlight both the progress and challenges within the industry. It will be interesting to see how Intel’s GPU launch plays out against AMD and NVIDIA's established presence.
What are your thoughts on Intel's new GPUs, or do you have an opinion on the effectiveness of Newegg's bundling practices? Join the discussion below and let us know how these changes might impact your next build!
Feel free to share any related experiences or insights from the latest hardware news that have caught your attention!
