MSI MAG 276CXF and MSI MAG 274CXF debut with 280Hz Rapid VA displays

MSI introduced a pair of almost identical gaming monitors from its MAG series – the MSI MAG 276CXF and MSI MAG 274CXF. The two models have identical designs with a tilt-only stand and a V-shaped base. Each has a 27-inch Rapid VA display with a 1500R curvature and an FHD resolution. The monitors support 0.5 ms minimal GTG response time and a refresh rate of up to 280Hz with Adaptive-Sync…

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MSI MAG 275CQRF QD E2 is unveiled with a curved 180Hz QHD Rapid VA display

MSI MAG 275CQRF QD E2 is a new gaming monitor with a 27-inch Rapid VA display with a QHD resolution and a 1500R curvature. The screen supports up to a 180Hz refresh rate with Adaptive-Sync technology and 0.5 ms MPRT. It delivers a typical brightness of 300 nits and a static contrast ratio of 5000:1. The 8-bit+FRC display panel covers 150% of the sRGB, 97% of the Adobe RGB, and 97% of the DCI-P3…

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Acer Nitro EDA343CUR Xbmiippx with a curved 240Hz UQHD VA display goes official

Acer Nitro EDA343CUR Xbmiippx is an ultra-wide gaming monitor built around a 34″ VA display with a 1000R curvature and a resolution of 3440 x 1440. The display covers 90% of the Adobe RGB color space and delivers a typical brightness of 300 nits for HDR10 certification. The static contrast ratio is 3000:1. The model supports a 0.5 ms MPRT as well as up to 240Hz refresh rate with AMD FreeSync…

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SMIC to launch four new 12-inch fabs after 2025, targeting 28nm and above for local demand

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), China’s leading foundry, is significantly expanding its production capacity with four new 12-inch wafer fabs in Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, and Shenzhen. These new fabs are expected to successively come online after 2025, adding a combined monthly capacity of 340,000 wafers, with 28nm as the most critical node.

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Samsung’s foundry service growth hinges on AI, HPC, and automotive sectors

As the global semiconductor foundry market shows signs of recovery, Samsung Electronics continues to trail significantly behind sector leader TSMC in market share. Additionally, it is facing substantial financial losses. Samsung’s future success in wafer foundry development hinges on its ability to transition into AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and automotive electronics manufacturing.

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