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Our favorite mini PC is affordable and perfect for photo and video editing — Right now, you can get it at a special low price with this coupon code
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December 10, 2024

Our favorite mini PC is affordable and perfect for photo and video editing — Right now, you can get it at a special low price with this coupon code

The Geekom A8 mini PC features a Ryzen 7 CPU and Radeon 780M integrated graphics, making it suitable for tasks like web browsing, media streaming, and photo/video editing. It runs on Windows 11 Home and offers options for AMD R9-8945HS or R7-8845HS CPUs with a TDP of 45W, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and PCIe Gen 4 storage ranging from 1TB to 2TB. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and various ports: 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB4 Gen 3, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack, 1x RJ45, and 2x HDMI 2.0. The A8 is currently available for 9.00, discounted to 9.00 with the code WINDOWSA8R7. The package includes a VESA mount, manual, HDMI cable, and power adapter, but users must provide their own keyboard, mouse, and monitor. The A8 received a four and a half-star review for its performance and port availability.
9 ways to decrease power consumption on your Windows server
Winsage
November 1, 2024

9 ways to decrease power consumption on your Windows server

Excessive power consumption in Windows Server management can result from misconfigurations and inefficient component management. Strategies to enhance energy efficiency include: 1. Adjusting power settings through the Power Options menu, which offers Balanced, High Performance, and Power Saver plans, and fine-tuning Processor Power Management settings. 2. Disabling unnecessary services and roles via Server Manager to lower CPU load. 3. Investing in energy-efficient hardware, such as processors with low thermal design points, energy-efficient RAM, and solid-state drives instead of hard disk drives. 4. Scheduling resource-intensive tasks during off-peak hours to balance power load. 5. Utilizing virtualization with Hyper-V to consolidate workloads and reduce the number of active devices. 6. Optimizing the cooling system with variable-speed fans and maintaining proper airflow. 7. Using remote management tools like Windows Admin Center and PowerShell to manage servers without physical access, reducing the need for peripherals. 8. Regularly updating firmware and drivers to ensure hardware operates efficiently. 9. Reducing display power consumption by turning off inactive monitors and setting them to sleep mode after inactivity.
AMD's BIOS update is great for both Linux and Windows if you want a free performance boost
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September 23, 2024

AMD’s BIOS update is great for both Linux and Windows if you want a free performance boost

AMD unveiled the Ryzen 9000 series desktop processors, promising a 16% increase in instructions per clock (IPC). However, third-party reviews indicated that performance gains were not consistent, with AMD acknowledging potential bugs related to Windows Account privileges. Essential branch prediction optimizations were missing in Windows 11, affecting performance compared to Linux. A Microsoft patch improved performance by about 10% in gaming scenarios, but results varied between installations. AMD also released firmware increasing the thermal design power (TDP) from 65 watts to 105 watts, potentially boosting performance by up to 13%. Additionally, AMD addressed latency issues with the Zen 5 architecture through the AGESA PI 1.2.0.1A firmware update. Tests by Phoronix showed improved performance of the Ryzen 9950X with the updated BIOS on Linux, although overall performance remained stable across 385 benchmarks.
AMD is counting on the next Windows update for its Ryzen processors - Overclocking.com EN
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August 25, 2024

AMD is counting on the next Windows update for its Ryzen processors – Overclocking.com EN

AMD has acknowledged discrepancies between the performance metrics of the Ryzen 9000 series and independent testing results, attributing them to a Windows "bug" that affects Ryzen processors, especially in gaming. AMD's internal benchmarks were conducted in "Admin" mode, which bypasses this issue. The upcoming Microsoft 24H2 update for Windows 11 aims to resolve these performance issues for all Ryzen users, impacting both Zen 3 and Zen 4 processors. The latest Windows Insider Preview is available for early access to these enhancements. AMD is also developing new firmware for the Ryzen 9000 series to unlock further performance improvements through motherboard updates, which may affect the thermal design power (TDP) of the 9000X.
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