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Business Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
Stocks to watch: Lum Chang Creations, PC Partner, Oiltek, NeraTel, Qian Hu
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jul 21): Lum Chang Creations : The company will make its trading debut on Monday at 9 am on the Singapore Exchange under the trading name 'Lum Chang Creat' and trading code 'LCC'. Its initial public offering of 49 million shares in the capital of the company is priced at S$0.25 per share. As at 12 pm on Jul 17, there was an aggregate of 47.3 million offer shares, with application monies received amounting to around S$11.8 million, with the offer about 47.3 times subscribed. The board of directors intends to recommend dividends of not less than 30 per cent of Lum Chang's net profit attributable to shareholders in each of the financial years ended Jun 30, 2025, and Jun 30, 2026. PC Partner : The Hong Kong electronics company is expected to report a net profit of around HK$250 million (S$40.9 million) for the six months ended June, up from HK$194 million in the year-ago period, its board said on Friday. The increase was attributed to a significant increase in sales revenue for the six months, which was mainly due to strong demand for the new RTX 50 series video graphics cards launched in the first half of 2025. Shares of PC Partners ended Friday 2.3 per cent or S$0.03 higher at S$1.33. Oiltek : The vegetable and edible oil process engineering company is eyeing a secondary listing of all its issued shares on the main market of Bursa Malaysia, it said on Monday. The proposed listing will benefit the group by allowing it to broaden its investor reach and widen its investor base, potentially increasing the liquidity of its shares and enhancing its value through separate trading platforms, Oiltek said. The counter finished Friday 6.6 per cent or S$0.045 higher at S$0.73. Nera Telecommunications (NeraTel): The group said on Friday that it expects to report a net loss for the first half of the financial year ended June. This outcome reflects the impact of a challenging operating environment, including adverse foreign exchange movements and restructuring initiatives undertaken to strengthen the group for long-term growth, NeraTel said. The counter ended Friday flat at S$0.099 before the news. Qian Hu : The group on Friday reported a net profit of S$30,729 for its first half ended June, 87.7 per cent down from a net profit of S$250,532 in the year-ago period. Revenue stood largely unchanged at S$35.1 million, from S$35.2 million previously. The counter ended Friday flat at S$0.151, before the news.
Digital Trends
6 days ago
- Digital Trends
Razer's Core X V2 eGPU has blazing speeds, but no built-In power?
Why it matters: External GPUs (eGPUs) like Razer's latest could supercharge slim laptops and handhelds for AAA gaming or creative work, especially as Thunderbolt 5 ramps up bandwidth. But with fewer all-in-one features, it's a mixed bag for users craving simplicity. You need to buy more accessories for the Core X V2 encloser to make sense. The big idea: Razer is back in the eGPU game after a six-year hiatus, unveiling the Core X V2 enclosure alongside a new Thunderbolt 5 Dock. This steel beast promises desktop-grade graphics via Thunderbolt 5's blazing speeds, but it strips away built-in power and ports to keep things focused — and pricey at $350. Go deeper: Specs at a glance: Supports full-size PCIe Gen 4 GPUs, including beefy quad-slot cards like upcoming RTX 50-series. It delivers up to 140W USB PD charging and uses a 120mm fan for cooling. Thunderbolt 5 offers 120Gbps one-way bandwidth (80Gbps bidirectional), though eGPU bandwidth tops at 64Gbps — still a leap over Thunderbolt 4. Supports full-size PCIe Gen 4 GPUs, including beefy quad-slot cards like upcoming RTX 50-series. It delivers up to 140W USB PD charging and uses a 120mm fan for cooling. Thunderbolt 5 offers 120Gbps one-way bandwidth (80Gbps bidirectional), though eGPU bandwidth tops at 64Gbps — still a leap over Thunderbolt 4. What's changed: Unlike the older Core X Chroma (which we called the best eGPU buy at the time for its PSU and RGB flair), the V2 ditches the integrated 650W power supply, USB ports, Ethernet, and lighting. You'll need your own ATX PSU and the separate $390 Thunderbolt 5 Dock for extra I/O like HDMI or Ethernet. Unlike the older Core X Chroma (which we called the best eGPU buy at the time for its PSU and RGB flair), the V2 ditches the integrated 650W power supply, USB ports, Ethernet, and lighting. You'll need your own ATX PSU and the separate $390 Thunderbolt 5 Dock for extra I/O like HDMI or Ethernet. Compatibility check: Works with Windows laptops or handhelds via Thunderbolt 4/5 — think high-end rigs like the Razer Blade 18. No macOS support, as Apple Silicon dropped eGPUs. Thunderbolt 5 devices are scarce now, but expect more soon. Works with Windows laptops or handhelds via Thunderbolt 4/5 — think high-end rigs like the Razer Blade 18. No macOS support, as Apple Silicon dropped eGPUs. Thunderbolt 5 devices are scarce now, but expect more soon. Pros and cons: Plug-and-play appeal for boosting performance on the go, but the modular approach means extra costs and hassle. At $350 (up from the original Core X's $299 launch), it's a premium pick for dedicated gamers. Recommended Videos What's next: Availability starts soon via Razer's site, with broader rollout expected. As Thunderbolt 5 laptops proliferate, eGPUs could make a comeback — watch for hands-on tests later from Digital Trends to see if the bandwidth truly transforms portable gaming or if it's just another gimmick.
Digital Trends
27-05-2025
- Business
- Digital Trends
I'm excited for the RX 9060 XT, but AMD needs to fix one major problem
AMD has recently announced the RX 9060 XT graphics card during Computex 2025. While no one expects it to beat any of the best graphics cards, it can certainly make some waves, and I couldn't be more excited. Except… There's one cloud in this otherwise clear sky, and it's a big one. The RX 9060 XT is well-positioned to succeed. It might very well be a more popular pick than Nvidia's recent RTX 5060. So why am I still worried about it? Recommended Videos It's a tough time to buy a GPU My colleague, Jon Martindale, recently said that Nvidia's RTX 50-series was the worst GPU launch in recent memory. I'm inclined to agree, but that just makes me think … What about AMD? Going into the RX 9000 series, I made sure to temper my expectations. I knew that AMD would steer clear of the high-end this time around, and honestly, I understood. Without any major hype, I awaited the launch of the RX 9070 XT. And I was blown away. The RX 9070 XT offers the kind of performance you'd expect from a pricier card. Sure, AMD could (or should?) have undercut Nvidia a bit more, but the $599 price tag felt fair for what the GPU was able to offer. It was no RTX 5090 killer, but it was a solid 1440p card through and through. Demand today for our new @amdradeon cards has been phenomenal. We are working with our AIBs to replenish stock at our partners ASAP in the coming days and weeks. MSRP pricing (excluding region specific tariffs and/or taxes) will continue to be encouraged beyond today so don't… — Frank Azor (@AzorFrank) March 6, 2025 As I always tend to root for the underdog, I was thrilled when I saw the warm reception the RX 9070 XT received. The card was flying off the shelves, and AMD made sure that there'd be some MSRP models available, so people were getting a GPU at a reasonable price. AMD's Frank Azor said that, despite the 'phenomenal' demand for the RX 9070 XT and non-XT, the company was working with its add-in board (AIB) partners to ensure that it'd come back soon, and with MSRP pricing being 'encouraged.' Unfortunately, one quick peek through various retailers tells me that the encouragement may not have been enough. The hype was real, but … At first, the RX 9070 XT was simply largely sold out. But when it started coming back on the shelves, it was hardly ever available at MSRP anymore. Even now, when the hype has died down and the GPU is readily available at retailers, the pricing is still — well, to put it bluntly — horrible. The cheapest RX 9070 XT I've been able to spot on Amazon sits at $839, and that's a discount from the previous price of $899. The priciest one costs $1,058. This is for a card that was meant to sell at $599. The RX 9070 — originally $549 — fares slightly better, but it's still overpriced. The prices sit around the $650 to $750 mark, which isn't great. With the pricing the way it is now, AMD's new GPUs sold one important aspect of what made them so great: Value for the money. The cards, while solid, fail to impress when they're selling for $200 to $400 above the price they were meant to sell at. That $1,000 GPU pricing bracket deserves better performance than what the RX 9070 XT can provide, but at $600, AMD is the indisputable king of value in the GPU market. It's just that the $600 MSRP doesn't seem real anymore. The prices aren't normalizing fast enough for it to drop all the way down to $600 anytime soon. The good news (for AMD, not so much for the rest of us) is that Nvidia is sitting in the exact same boat. The RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070 Ti are all super overpriced. The RTX 5060 Ti is too, but to a smaller extent. Meanwhile, the RTX 5060 is selling at MSRP, but after various controversies surrounding the card and the lack of reviews on launch day, that might not change anytime soon. With Nvidia also struggling to maintain the recommended list price at retailers, it's the perfect time for AMD to strike back with the RX 9060 XT — but will it? Will history repeat itself? I hold every hope that the RX 9060 XT will turn out to be nothing short of excellent. The 16GB version delivers something mainstream gamers are slowly growing desperate to have: More VRAM. It ramps up the pricing, but at $350, it's still cheaper than Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti. The 128-bit memory bus will stifle its bandwidth, but I'm still hopeful about it being a good card. None of that will matter if AMD doesn't address the elephant in the room: The availability at MSRP. The RX 9060 XT will be a mainstream, or midrange, card. Aimed mostly at 1080p gaming, it doesn't have the luxury of appealing to enthusiasts — it's made to appeal to gamers who care about the price-to-performance aspect of it. Boost the price too much, and it'll be out of reach for many PC gamers. Fixing the MSRP issue for the RX 9070 XT is important, but addressing it for the RX 9060 XT might be even more so. With Nvidia struggling with these same problems, it'd be great for AMD to strike while the iron is hot and try to ensure that the RX 9060 XT stays at MSRP for longer than however long it takes for the first batch to sell out. If the RX 9070 XT can beat Nvidia's RTX 5060, and it can stay near MSRP while offering 16GB of RAM, there'll be a clear winner for every upcoming midrange PC build in the next few months — and I really hope that can be the case. I want the RX 9060 XT to succeed, and I know that it can. I'm only worried that the current market won't permit it, and that might put a dampener on the success of what otherwise seems like a great GPU.
