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Will Network Virtualization change our Networks?
What is virtualization? Simply put, it’s the process of creating a virtual, rather than physical, version of something. Virtualization can apply to computers, operating systems, storage devices, applications, or networks. However, server virtualization is at the heart of it.
IT organizations are challenged by the limitations of today’s x86 servers, which are designed to run just one operating system and application at a time. As a result, even small data centers have to deploy many servers, each operating at just 5 to 15 percent of capacity—highly inefficient by any standard.
Virtualization uses software to simulate the existence of hardware and create a virtual computer system. Doing this allows businesses to run more than one virtual system – and multiple operating systems and applications — on a single server. This can provide economies of scale and greater efficiency.
Simple put… YES!
World’s Fastest CPU
AMD’s Threadripper 2990WX has finally launched, and it is officially the fastest CPU in the world. With 32 cores, 64 threads, and an all core frequency of 3.4 GHz, it’s a monstrous CPU. However, the path to 32 cores on the desktop is paved with compromises and some disappointments.
The NDA on Threadripper 2 lifted on August 13 and reviews for the new architecture flooded inboxes and social media feeds everywhere. The consensus is that while the 2990WX, the star of AMD’s launch, is the fastest CPU in the world, it’s not perfect. “AMD’s new flagship has its issues, too,” says Paul Alcorn of Tom’s Hardware in his review. Those who reviewed the 2990WX generally agree that there’s some good news and some bad news about the 2990WX.
The good news is that the 2990WX crushes Intel’s Core i9-7980XE 18 core CPU, which is the current flagship for Intel, in a variety of workloads. It excels mostly in rendering applications like Cinebench, Corona, and Blender, and does very well in Abode, where it beats the i9 but fails to surpass the R7 2700X or the i7-8700k. Overall, the new 32 core CPU from AMD is quite impressive and faster than anything else in the world. However, the victories aren’t quite as grand as 32 cores might imply; it seems many applications are running into programming bottlenecks, or a bottleneck of a different kind.
The bad news involves the bottlenecks mentioned above. In some applications, the 2990WX is thrashed, and not just by the i9, but by CPUs like the 2700X and the 8700k. This typically happens in compression, AutoCad, Solidworks, and Handbrake. Where the 2990WX falls behind, usually the 2950X, the 16 core Threadripper 2 CPU, can match the i9-7980XE or come in just behind it. Why? Well, Steve Walton from TechSpot says “it is 100% down to memory bandwidth.” He benchmarked the 2990WX using a variety of benchmarks and showed that the 2990WX came behind CPUs like the 2950X and even the 2700X in memory bandwidth. In applications that require healthy amounts of memory bandwidth, we can expect performance to tank on the 2990WX.
Overall, however, it seems the 2990WX is indeed the world’s fastest CPU, in at least some applications. AMD has definitely pushed the boundaries of what CPUs can do. 2 years ago the HEDT to get was the 6950X, which was only 10 cores. Now is the first time in, perhaps ever, that a CPU company has launched an x86 CPU that has the highest amount of cores you could possibly get, something on par with server quality chips. Intel will also be pushing boundaries with its not yet released 28 core HEDT CPU, which will undoubtedly target the 2990WX.
Samsung Note 11
The Galaxy Note devices pack the best of what Samsung has to offer. The 2020 Galaxy Note 11 would run the 2020 hardware. Devices sold in the US are expected to feature Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon 865 processor built using the 7nm process.
Samsung is reportedly planning to make the next-gen of flagship Exynos chips on the 3nm process technology. But the company would want the Snapdragon (sold in the US) and Exynos (international markets) to have similar levels of performance.
In any case, we can expect the Galaxy Note 11 as well as Note 11 Plus to offer 5G connectivity. Apple would offer 5G on all three models of its 2020 iPhones. Samsung wouldn’t want to be left behind. We expect the Note 11 series to pack 12GB RAM with at least 128GB of internal storage. Samsung will likely offer internal storage options of up to 1TB.
According to the rumor mill, the next-gen Snapdragon and Exynos chips will support LPDDR5X RAM, meaning you can expect even faster multitasking than before. For storage, Samsung is expected to use the ultra-fast UFS 3.0 technology, which is what the current Note 10 has.
The 3.5mm headphone jack is gone for good. Don’t expect it to make a comeback in 2020. A Samsung patent filed with the Intellectual Property India (IPI) for the Galaxy Note 11 shows no room for the audio jack. The patent was filed in November 2019 and published in January 2020.
Samsung has also removed the Bixby button from the Note 10 series, and is unlikely to bring it back this year. The S Pen stylus received a massive upgrade last year, bringing features like Air Actions, Live Message, Screen off Memo, and others. So, we don’t expect the S Pen to get any major new features in 2020.
There have been contradictory reports about the Galaxy Note 11’s design. According to the rumor mill, Samsung would bring only minor design tweaks to the Note 11. But the Korean company is working on designs never seen before on Galaxy smartphones. Samsung is working on smartphones with a true all-screen design.
The current Note 10 features a tiny hole-punch in the top-center of the screen to house the selfie camera. On its mid-range phones, Samsung has experimented with rotating cameras and pop-up cameras to get rid of the hole-punch and the notch. But just like other companies, Samsung is working to figure out a way to integrate the selfie camera under the display to offer a fully bezel-less, all-screen design.
Dutch blog LetsGoDigital has spotted a Samsung patent published on November 7, 2019, which describes a new shape of the display. LetsGoDigital has also created renders based on drawing in the patent filing. It shows off a flat screen curved on all four sides, which covers almost the entire side of the device. The publication refers to it as ‘3D wraparound display.’
Faster Memory
Intel and Micron have a new way to store data that they say is denser, tougher, and faster than the competition, and it’s already starting production. The companies announced 3D Xpoint, a new category of non-volatile memory that claims to be 1,000 times faster than the NAND architecture underlying most flash memory cards and solid state drives. The new architecture does without transistors entirely, relying on a bulk material property change to switch bits from a low-resistance to a high-resistance state. From there, memory cells are layered in an intricate three-dimensional checkerboard pattern that Intel researchers say is 10 times denser than conventional memory.
Intel and Micron have a new way to store data that they say is denser, tougher, and faster than the competition, and it’s already starting production. The companies announced 3D Xpoint, a new category of non-volatile memory that claims to be 1,000 times faster than the NAND architecture underlying most flash memory cards and solid state drives. The new architecture does without transistors entirely, relying on a bulk material property change to switch bits from a low-resistance to a high-resistance state. From there, memory cells are layered in an intricate three-dimensional checkerboard pattern that Intel researchers say is 10 times denser than conventional memory.
“For decades, the industry has searched for ways to reduce the lag time between the processor and data to allow much faster analysis,” said Intel VP Rob Crooke in a statement. “This new class of non-volatile memory achieves this goal and brings game-changing performance to memory and storage solutions.”
Asus ROG Swift
34-inch Ultra-wide QHD (3440 x 1440) curved monitor with a 21:9 aspect ratio for panoramic gaming
NVIDIA G-SYNC display technology and a 100Hz refresh rate for incredibly-smooth and fast gaming visuals
New ROG Armor Titanium and Plasma Copper color scheme and built-in LED effects
ASUS-exclusive Ultra-Low Blue Light, Flicker-Free, GamePlus, and GameVisual technologies provide a tactical assistance on your command
The new flagship of the ROG monitor fleet, the Swift PG348Q expands your scope, allowing faster target acquisition while increasing immersive visuals with a 34-inch 3440×1440 curved ultra-wide IPS panel. Bristling with advanced display tech, the newest Swift PG348Q also features NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ technology for smooth and seamless gameplay, while simultaneously sporting a 100Hz refresh rate, eliminating roadblocks between your skill and victory. Add the armored design and unique ASUS features and you’re looking at a monitor that is truly unrivaled.
Godlike Gaming
The CARBON motherboards full black color scheme featuring the improved Mystic Light RGB LEDs controlled through your smartphone, it combines flashiness with sophistication that is sure to make your pc stand out. Besides its strength and futuristic looks, carbon-fiber is also very light to represent the ultimate performance the new GODLIKE CARBON motherboard delivers.
Last but not least, the new X99A GODLIKE GAMING motherboard is ready for next-generation Intel ‘Broadwell-E(P)’ processors.
The most powerful gaming solution in the world just got better. The X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON Edition motherboard features the improved Mystic Light RGB LED feature, supporting up to 2048 colors and 8 LED effects to style your rig in any way possible. With Audio Boost 3 Pro, Killer DoubleShot-X3 Pro, Turbo M.2 connectivity, 2X Faster USB 3.1 Type-A & Type-C, the X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON Edition is the most powerful motherboard to serve you in battle. Besides gaming, the X99A GODLIKE GAMING motherboard already proved itself in the world’s top overclocking ranks and carries a rich history of breaking world records inherited from MSI’s legendary Overclocking motherboards.
Featuring the patented Turbo Socket, the X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON Edition removes all limits by providing extra pins (2036 in total) for better overlocking of the Intel extreme processors. Dominate the world of gaming and overclocking while looking awesome with the new X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON Edition motherboard.
DoubleShot-X3 PRO, team up latest Killer 1535 Wi-Fi with Dual-LAN
Killer DoubleShot-X3 Pro allows the 2X Killer Ethernet connectors and the Killer 1535 Wi-Fi adapter to work together for the ultimate high speed lan solution. The Killer Network Manager decides which apps runs on which connection for gaming traffic optimization. This will give you the max throughput as high as 2867 Mbps.
In addition, the latest Killer 1535 Wi-Fi AC provides a significant technology for gamers, the ExtremeRange Technology. The ExtremeRange Technology includes Transmit Beamforming, MU-MIMO Support and External Amplifiers and benefits gamers 2.4x of networking stability and 25% more of wireless performance. With the latest Killer 1535 Wi-Fi AC, gamers could take advantage of the various network usages in both gaming and streaming.
The ultimate audio solution with Audio Boost 3 PRO featuring Nahimic
Enjoy the best and purest sound through Audio Boost 3 PRO. New Audio Boost 3 PRO comes with a luxurious Hi-Fi ESS 9018K2M DAC, delivering studio-grade audio quality, onboard! This high-end dedicated onboard sound card delivers 120dB SNR 192 kHz/32-bit of purest sound quality via a dedicated 6.3mm stereo headphone out. Nahimic places your user experience right at the heart of their software, offering you highly sought-after gaming benefits: Virtual Sound, Voice Leveler, Bass Boost, Noise Gate & Reduction and HD Audio Recorder. Audio Boost 3 PRO with Nahimic makes sure you dominate the battlefield through crystal clear sound and pin-point precision.
Take advantage of next-gen storage solutions
Enjoy a blazing fast system boot up and insanely fast loading of applications and games with MSI GAMING motherboards. Since SATA-Express is dead because there are still no devices on the market, MSI offers a whole new generation of high speed storage support through Turbo M.2, Turbo U.2 and 2X FASTER USB 3.1. Turbo M.2 transfers data through a PCI Express 3.0 x4 interface up to 32 Gb/s, making it 5x faster than SATA 3.0 solutions.
With a Turbo U.2 Host Card which fits in a M.2 slot, the X99A GODLIKE GAMING also supports the latest and greatest high performance SSDs such as the new Intel 750 series. With support for NVMe, data transfer speeds have never been faster. Innovative engineering on the X99A GODLIKE GAMING motherboard also allows the use of both a USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C interface for the most convenient and fast mobile storage solutions.
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