Intel recently released a couple of statements regarding extended warranty support on unstable 13th/14th Gen chips and promised firmware updates. Asus and MSI have now begun rolling them out.
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Intel processors, especially their 13th and 14th Gen desktop chips, have been under intense scrutiny due to instability issues. As such, the company has finally announced extended warranties.
Intel has dropped the prices of several of its 12th and 13th Gen SKUs including the 13600K, 13700K, 12900K, and more. These processors are compatible with the socket LGA 1700 boards.
A number of PC gamers with high-end Intel 13th and 14th Core i9 CPUs have been reporting that the PCs are crashing while running certain games like Fortnite, Alan Wake 2, and others.
Right now, Amazon is offering both the 13th-generation Intel Core i9-13900K and 13900KF processors at all-time low prices: the i9-13900K is $479.99, and the i9-13900KF is $476.99.
There may be a bug or an issue on Intel CPUs, especially those belonging to the 13th Gen and packing many cores. The bug is leading to BSOD or crashes while gaming with an "out of video memory" error.
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Intel's newer processors featuring the hybrid Big-Bigger core design are set to get a performance boost soon on Windows 11 guest VMs on Linux. An Intel engineer has explained how via a recent patch.
Intel's 12th and 13th Gen desktop processors are at an all time low making them enticing options if you are considering getting a new PC. Check these deals out even if you are an AMD Ryzen fan.
Microsft denied it was at fault for Windows BSODs that were freaking users out over Unsupported CPU messages even on the latest chips. Intel has confirmed today that the Redmond giant was right.
Intel's hybrid CPUs are apparently struggling with latency issues as they can often be sluggish despite being much faster on paper than older CPUs like 10th or 11th gen, according to a report.
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The latest versions of Geekbench, v6.1, as well as y-cruncher, have improved support for Intel's AVX-512 instruction. However, Intel's own current processors do not support this anymore.
System76, the OEM that focuses on open-source computing, has refreshed the Galago Pro with a move to Intel H-class processors. Prices for the laptop start at $999 but customizations will push this up.
Intel's latest Graphics WHQL driver v31.0.101.4091 is out today. The release brings support for Intel's latest mobile CPU series of Raptor Lake-P and a new feature for Arc Control, plus some fixes.
A Chinese retail store has spilled the beans on Intel's upcoming special edition processor. The Core i9-13900KS will bring record-breaking 6GHz clocks out-of-the-box and more efficient cores.
Intel's latest graphics driver, version 31.0.101.4032, adds support for the new 13th Gen Raptor Lake-S CPUs and also for the new Alder Lake-N parts. The new driver is also WHQL-certified.
In addition to launching the 13th gen mobile processors consisting of more than 30 models, Intel today unveiled a bunch of new desktop CPUs to join the recently announced desktop chips.
At CES 2023, Intel announced its newest processors for mobile devices. 13th Gen mobile chips mark the first CPU generation to feature 24 cores. Overall, the new lineup consists of 32 different models.
Intel and AMD could do significant damage to the other's market share. That's because the two companies are expected to soon unveil quite different processor lineups at the upcoming CES 2023.
Just like a year ago, the latest Windows 11 22H2 vs Windows 10 22H2 tests also show negligible differences between the two latest OS. Even if there's a gap, it is within single digit percentages.
With help from Asus, Intel has finally managed to break AMD's CPU overclocking record, which stood the test of time for eight years. The Intel Core i9-13900K managed to surpass 9 GHz today.
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Microsoft has extended Intel's mult-key Total Memory Encryption technology support to Windows 11 22H2 as well. This means the new feature update just got more secure than it already was.
Intel announced a variety of products, software, graphic cards, and platforms at the annual Intel Innovations event, whilst aiming to create an open ecosystem for developers and startups.
Intel and AMD are about to launch new DDR5-only platforms, so those wanting to build a next-gen PC better not miss these hot deals on DDR5 memory modules from Corsair, now available up to 45% off.
After releasing some preliminary details about the Core i9-13900KS earlier today, Intel has published the official specs of more Raptor Lake-S SKUs including the i9-13900K, i7-13700K, and i5-13600K.
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With Intel's upcoming 13th Gen Raptor Lake launch imminent, the company has decided to tease us with some juicy details about its upcoming chips. It's now confirmed that a 6GHz base clock CPU exists.
The adoption of PCIe 5.0 SSDs could finally take off with the launch of upcoming Ryzen 7000 and Intel 13th Gen processors. However, not all PCIe Gen5 SSDs are made equal as some models are slower.
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It looks like the official presentation slides for Intel's upcoming 13th Gen Raptor Lake-S desktop processors have leaked out early. The slides reveal the CPU specs as well as Z790 chipset details.
More alleged spec details about Intel's upcoming 13th generation Raptor Lake-S desktop processor lineup has leaked today. The details include clock speed info, memory speed support, and more.
With AMD's Ryzen 7000 now unveiled and touted to be over 60% faster than the i9-12900K, excitement around Intel's 13th Gen Raptor Lake is building up. A new leak reveals when these will be available.
With the 13th Gen desktop CPU launch from Intel expected to happen soon, leaks are expected to spill out here and there. Today, the entire purported lineup of Raptor Lake-S including specs has leaked.
Following ASRock and Asus, MSI today has released the firmware updates that add support for Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake-S chips its 600 series motherboards. The CPUs are expected to launch in October.
ASUS revealed today that it is providing BIOS support and updates to make its Series 600 motherboards with a Z690 chipset, compatible with Intel's forthcoming 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs.
In the second half of the year, if things go well, we are set to see Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake collide with AMD's Ryzen 7000 Zen 4. Interestingly, this also when Windows 11 22H2 releases publicly.
Some crucial architecture details regarding Intel's 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPU has leaked. This leak comes in the form of an alleged Raptor Lake CPU-Z screenshot which gives away a lot more.
