Hardware

In this video, Bill Alverson of AMD shows us the tools he uses to troubleshoot and program RAM, including EXPO profiles and timings, and motherboard VRM protections. We also go through AMD's internal-only BIOS that it provides to partners, giving a better idea for the platform they build on. Bill also tells a story about a man named "Dave." You should listen to at least that, if nothing else.

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In early 2025, just a few months ago, the High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart (HLRS) introduced "Hunter," the latest in its line of supercomputing systems designed for complex simulations, data analytics, and AI workloads. Replacing the older "Hawk" system, Hunter marks a significant architectural departure, prioritizing energy efficiency, tight CPU-GPU integration, and scalable performance in heterogeneous workloads.

This week, in collaboration with AMD and HPE, we had the chance to visit HLRS, and were able to explore the hardware, software, and infrastructure underlying Hunter. [...]

A spectacle – but in the best sense of the word. The FD Momentum 14 RGB are illuminated fans made from LCP, which is a rarity in itself. And when you factor in the white finish, you’re looking at something truly unique. But also practical—light reflects better off a white impeller (compared to “dark” competitors), and we haven’t even mentioned the main highlight yet: an efficient geometry that contributes to what are essentially unparalleled results.