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Intel’s Aging 7nm Process Creates CPU Supply Crunch, Forces Data Center Prioritization

Intel faces significant production constraints as its Intel 7 manufacturing process struggles to meet demand for both consumer and data center processors. The company is reportedly prioritizing high-margin server chips, which could lead to tighter supplies and higher prices for consumer CPUs. Industry-wide substrate shortages compound the challenges.

Intel is grappling with an unexpected manufacturing bottleneck as its aging Intel 7 process technology becomes the company’s new production constraint, according to recent industry analysis. The situation has forced difficult allocation decisions that favor profitable server processors over consumer chips.

The Capacity Squeeze

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Hive Digital Announces Major Hydropower Bitcoin Mining Expansion in Paraguay

Hive Digital is expanding its Paraguay data center by 100MW, reaching 400MW total capacity powered entirely by hydroelectricity. The expansion supports the company’s goal of reaching 35 Exahash per second in Bitcoin mining capacity by 2026.

Major Bitcoin Mining Expansion in Paraguay

Hive Digital has announced plans to significantly expand its hydroelectric-powered Yguazú data center in Paraguay, according to company reports. The 100MW expansion will bring the facility’s total capacity to 400MW, making it the largest of its kind in the country when completed.