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SSD drives to replace RAM?

Solid state storage drives based on NAND flash memory provide more performance per pound than DRAM, and will eventually become the “memory of choice” in a new PC. So says a report by Objective Analysis cited on Computer World today.

Motorola4663d ago

An SSD with a Trim compatible OS can POSSIBLY replace ram

Motorola4662d ago

Yep. So it can possibly even be done now.

Ulf4663d ago (Edited 4663d ago )

Uh. No. Write levelling, friends, write levelling.

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Frustrating Intel Raptor Lake CPU issues cause mass refund requests from frustrated users

The frustrating Intel Raptor Lake CPU issues continue to make their presence known, this time in the South Korean gaming community.

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It appears some lucky people are already getting their hands on Intel's 14th Gen CPUs

It seems that some PC fans are already getting their hands on the 14th Gen CPUs, with images showing off the box appearing on Intel Sub-Reddit. The image,

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A retailer may have just leaked the Intel 14th gen pre order and launch date

A retailer in the US by the name of CentralComputers may have just accidentally leaked the pre-order date, time, and release date for Intel's upcoming 14th-generation CPUs.

SinisterKieran196d ago

please get the power usage from this gen down because its just not practical.

dumahim195d ago

I'm really debating if I should upgrade when this comes out. I have an i5-9600k now, but it is really not keeping up with the games I want to play since everything seems to be CPU limited now. But it sounds like this is the last gen of this layout and 15th gen will shake things up. Do I jump in and upgrade when this is out or wait another generation?

purple101195d ago

jeezuz christ, just checked prices of graphics cards in the uk, out of interest

rtx 4070. £550
rtx 4080 £1000
rex 4090 £1599

jeezuz, plus a case, ram, motherboard, ssd, power supply, copy of windows, and a controller.

have a laugh.