NVIDIA Releases the GeForce Hotfix Driver 353.00 for Mobile GPU Users
If you happen to be running a laptop powered by an NVIDIA GeForce mobile GPU and have noticed some overclocking issues, you're in luck. NVIDIA recently released the GeForce Hotfix driver 353.00, which restores overclocking to Maxwell mobile GPUs. If you need that little bit of extra oomph for your GTX 965M or the big GTX 980M, this is how you can get it back. There was no mention of why overclocking suddenly stopped working with the most recent mobile driver, as it is simply being called a "regression." Whatever the reason behind it, this hotfix corrects it. A download is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit laptops, so whatever one you have, you're covered. Do note that desktop GPUs are not affected and this driver does not apply to you.
Source: NVIDIA Support
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Razer Announces Firefly Gaming Mousepad with Chroma
Razer, a world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software, and systems, has introduced its Firefly gaming mousepad. The latest gaming accessory by Razer is manufactured with a wealth of premium components, such as a micro-texture finish, a non-slip rubber base, a gold-plated USB connector, and a seven foot braided fiber cable. The Razer Firefly gaming mousepad also comes with the company’s Chroma feature, which offers support for 16.8 million customizable colors and a range of effects enabled through Razer's Synapse software. With lighting along the left, right, and bottom borders of the Razer Firefly, along with the ability to sync up with other Chroma enabled Razer devices, gamers can create virtually limitless color combinations with supported Razer hardware. Min-Liang Tan, the Razer co-founder and CEO, stated that "We've designed the Razer Firefly with the best components for a gaming mouse mat, along with the new, fully-customizable Chroma lighting. No one said you can't win with style."
The Razer Firefly is expected to be available to purchase sometime next month, and will feature an MSRP of $59.99.
Source: techPowerUp
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Leaked Specifications and 3DMark Performance Arrive for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti; Launching Soon?
What appears to be the final specifications for the upcoming NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti have made their way online, and it seems the earlier report is accurate. The GTX 980 Ti is a slimmed down version of the same GM200 core found on the GTX TITAN X, except it's the GM200-310 variant and not the GM200-400 on the TITAN X. This GPU features 2816 CUDA cores and two SMMs disabled, so half of one GPC cluster is gone. The core clock speed remains the same as the TITAN X, with it running at 1002MHz, although the boost clock is not known. There is also 6GB of GDDR5 on the 980 Ti, which runs at 1753MHz, just like the TITAN X. The memory bus is still 384-bit, so that performance should still be similar. There is a chance the memory is divided up due to that divided GPC cluster, so 5.5GB of the total 6GB count would be effective, but that all is based on the ROP count. Since the ROP count is not mentioned right now, this is just pure speculation.
The GTX 980 Ti is not quite as powerful as its big brother, with early 3DMark numbers showing a variance in the 2% range. Not much of a difference, really, and odds are that's due to a fairly aggressive boost clock on the 980 Ti. NVIDIA is allowing its board partners to customize the 980 Ti with aftermarket cooling and even custom PCBs, which should make those cards even faster than a stock TITAN X.
If you're wondering when the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is planned to arrive, it may be quite soon. NVIDIA is expected to launch its SHIELD Android TV next Thursday, which may also coincide with the 980 Ti's launch. An exact price of the 980 Ti isn't known, but something in the $600-800 range is certainly feasible. Oh, and do be sure to check back with us on a possible review once the card arrives.
Source: Videocardz and WCCFtech
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