Intel's new graphics driver lets you dedicate up to 87% of laptop memory capacity to the iGPU for VRAM — Core Ultra CPUs get "Shared GPU Memory Override" feature

Intel’s latest graphics driver (32.0.101.6987) introduces a “Shared GPU Memory Override” feature for certain Core Ultra CPUs with Arc graphics, letting users manually choose the amount of VRAM that's reserved from system RAM. The update also claims to offer smoother Windows animations, modest gaming FPS gains, and reduced resource usage.

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 AMD's elusive Radeon AI Pro R9700 makes its first retail appearance for the DIY market — Customer on Reddit buys the Gigabyte "AI Top" variant for $1,324

AMD’s Radeon AI Pro R9700, a 32GB RDNA 4 GPU aimed at AI workloads, has appeared in the DIY market for $1,324 via Gigabyte’s “AI Top” blower model. Matching RX 9070 XT’s core specs but doubling VRAM, it offers strong value versus pricier Nvidia offerings and is finally available outside of prebuilts.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amds-elusi

 Researchers build world’s first “microwave brain” chip that can think like AI and talk like a radio — all at gigahertz speeds

Cornell researchers have built a chip that processes AI tasks and handles wireless communication using microwaves instead of digital logic, slashing power use while boosting speed—paving the way for always-on, cloud-free AI in tiny devices.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/researchers-build-worlds-first-microwave-brain-chip-that-can-think-like

 I paired a cheap $125 PSU with a $3,000 RTX 5090 — nothing melted, even when pulling 1044 watts

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 has high power requirements to go with its chart-topping performance. That usually means putting a pricey PSU on your parts list, but sometimes you just need to save some cash. I paired a 5090 with Montech's $125 Century II 1200W PSU to see if I could get away with it.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/i-paired-a-cheap


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