Hardware
Dive into the dynamic world of technology with our Hardware category. Stay updated with the latest advancements, reviews, and in-depth analyses of computer components, peripherals, and essential tech gadgets. From cutting-edge innovations to detailed product insights, our coverage ensures you’re equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions and stay ahead in the ever-evolving hardware landscape.
The Best CPU for Gaming in 2024
Our picks below will show you the best CPU for gaming. Of course, when shopping for the best CPU for gaming, you’ll want to balance performance and features with your budget. You can also see how all of these processors stack up in our CPU benchmarks hierarchy, and for detailed help on picking the best […]
ASRock IMB-A8000 industrial Ryzen Embedded 8000 mini-ITX motherboard takes up to 96GB DDR5 RAM
ASRock Industrial recently launched the IMB-A8000, an industrial and embedded motherboard in a mini-ITX form factor. As an embedded motherboard, it is powered by AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 series APU which features 8 cores and 16 threads, built with 4nm technology, and including a 16 TOPS AI accelerator. The motherboard supports up to 96GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600MHz […]
AYANEO releases Retro Power Bank as an affordable power bank
AYANEO has finally released its first power bank. Available for $39.99, the AYANEO Retro Power Bank has a 12,000 mAh battery, two USB Type-C ports and peak 45 W charging capabilities. AYANEO has finally released its first power bank, some eight months after its initial debut and two months since its last official outing. Since […]
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS Master X Motherboard Review
Gigabyte’s updated Z790 Aorus Master X ($550) is a definite (though iterative) improvement over the original. You get Wi-Fi 7, 10GbE, EZ Latches all around, 14 USB ports on the rear IO, and some of the fastest memory support for the platform. But $550, it’s not cheap, and the price increase (for all new boards) […]
Nvidia reportedly developing GeForce RTX 5090D for Chinese market
Nvidia’s rumored RTX 5090D could be the next China-exclusive GPU, following the footsteps of its predecessor, the RTX 4090D. It is not yet clear what differences this new card might carry to circumvent export restrictions and how it might compare to the standard RTX 5090. Nvidia is rumored to be preparing a special GeForce RTX […]
Do temps matter no more? Next-gen Intel desktop CPUs might run as hot as Meteor Lake laptop chips
Desktop CPUs can get pretty hot already, whether we’re talking AMD or Intel, which probably goes some way towards explaining the seemingly increasing prevalence of AIO cooling compared to air cooling. I’ve come to accept that CPUs are getting hotter, and so be it. So color me unphased by the recent rumour that next-gen Intel desktop CPUs […]
NZXT C1500 Platinum Power Supply Review
The NZXT C1500 Platinum PSU offers top-tier performance and efficiency, ideal for extreme setups. The NZXT C1500 Platinum PSU delivers exceptional power and performance for extreme gaming PCs and workstations, but its massive output and high price limits its appeal to a niche market. Pros Cons NZXT, founded in 2004, is a prominent American computer […]
SparkFun RTK EVK offers GNSS with centimeter accuracy, WiFi, Bluetooth, 4G LTE Cat 1, and Ethernet connectivity
SparkFun RTK EVK is a fully-enclosed GNSS platform designed for fixed or mobile high-precision positioning and navigation applications with centimeter accuracy thanks to RTK (real-time kinematic) technology implemented with modules from u-blox. About two months ago, Sparkfun introduced the RTK Torch waterproof GNSS surveyor with Unicore UM980 GNSS module with RTK support, ESP32 for WiFi/Bluetooth, […]
AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs rumoured to be remarkably cheaper than Zen 4
Alleged prices of AMD’s Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 desktop processors have leaked online. The top-spec models will be $150 cheaper than their Zen 4 predecessors and hit shelves on July 31. AMD revealed just about everything one needs to know about its Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 CPUs, except for one key component: price. A new […]
Intel Says 14th & 13th Gen Laptops CPUs Not Affected By Same Instability Issues As Desktop Chips
Reports regarding Intel’s 14th & 13th Gen CPU instability are extending to laptops as well but the blue team says they are not the same issue as the desktop chips. Intel’s 14th & 13th Gen Laptop CPUs Might Show Signs of Instability Too But They Aren’t The Same Issues As The Desktop Lineup According To […]