AIO coolers are no longer limited to just radiator sizes and fancy LED lights; they have evolved in terms of design to the point where AIOs can serve multiple purposes at the same time. I have lost count of how many display-equipped AIOs I have seen in the past few years, and while it's great to see AIOs evolving like crazy, it also makes it difficult to choose the right one. As far as performance is concerned, most AIOs get the job done, but some are noisy, while some offer premium cooling performance, albeit with a high price tag. We […]

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Just like AMD, Intel keeps releasing refreshed Raptor Lake CPUs, but this time, both CPUs are devoid of any integrated graphics. Intel Launches 10 Core, Core 7 230H and 8 Core, Core 5 205H "iGPU-Less" Processors Quietly in the Raptor Lake Family Remember our post from last month about Maxsun motherboards that deliver the "unannounced" Raptor Lake chips on board? Yes, they are real and have finally been officially announced by Intel. The company just silently introduced the new budget Raptor Lake mobile chips, but there is a catch. Both CPUs have their integrated graphics disabled, as spotted in the […]

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One of the upcoming chipsets for Intel Nova Lake has been leaked online, revealing the specifications in detail. Intel LGA 1954 Socket Q970 Chipset Motherboard Specs Spotted Online, Featuring Support for Core Ultra 400S Desktop Processors As we approach the official launch of Intel's next-gen Nova Lake processors, several reports and leaks have been surfacing around its compatible socket. As we know from reliable reports, the Nova Lake, particularly the "S" desktop variant, will utilize the LGA 1954 socket, and according to reports, the LGA 1954 motherboards will be available in five different chipsets, including Z990, Z970, Q970, B960, and […]

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The latest Steam Hardware Survey is out, and it has been one of the rare times to see AMD coming close to a 50% share for its CPUs. AMD Witnesses Gradual CPU Share Increase, Approaching 45% for the First Time As Per May 2026 Steam Hardware Survey Ryzen magic is working for Team Red, and it's not surprising to see AMD as a major chip maker in the mainstream segment. Since the rise of Ryzen CPUs in 2017, AMD has continuously grabbed more and more shares in the client CPU segment, to the point where we see the top 10 […]

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DDR4 isn't going anywhere despite witnessing some temporary decline in popularity in some regions as we reported recently. DDR4 Memory and Motherboards Witness Significant Demand As DDR5 Memory Continues to Sell for 4-5 Times Higher In some regions, we see DDR4 platforms recording a decline in popularity, while most regions witness huge demand for DDR4 platforms. Soaring DDR5 and SSD prices have made it extremely difficult to build even an entry-level system for under $1000, and the rise in prices continues as we enter the second half of 2026. DDR4 memory is also quite expensive, but nothing compared to similar-capacity […]

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DDR4 platforms are weakening in popularity in Germany, while DDR5 platforms are getting more popular than ever. AM4 Loses to LGA 1851 Platform at Popular German Retailer With Now Just 6.2% of Total Share, While AM5 Shows is Dominance With Over 80% Share It appears that AM4 couldn't maintain its dominance for long after seeing the RAMpocalypse era. The platform is gradually dying as AM5 takes over the hardware market. While the latest data doesn't represent a true representation of the platform's popularity, in Germany things are going in a completely different direction after witnessing the dominance of AM4 for […]

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According to AMD, it wasn't as easy as it appears to bring back the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D to the market. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Reportedly Required Extensive Engineering for Revival as the Manufacturing Technology Was No Longer Available AMD took a lot of time to bring back the Zen 3-based first-ever X3D chip, and now we know why. Millions were asking AMD to revive the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and 5700X3D after the RAMpocalypse made it extremely difficult to build DDR5-based gaming builds. Considering the AM4 is still alive and doing well in the market, many Ryzen 5000 series […]

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It appears that the price tag is quite high compared to what it brings to the table, and people are not happy. Radeon RX 9070 GRE Launch Price Tag of $549 Fails as No One Buys the GPU at This Price in Germany, Reveals Mindfactory Stats We weren't expecting the Radeon RX 9070 GRE to see huge sales, given its high price point that made it unappealing. However, considering the current high RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT prices, we expected some sales for the RX 9070 GRE. It looks like, despite launching at a price lower than the Radeon […]

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Vendors have been quick to adopt the latest NVIDIA RTX Spark SoC in their devices, and MSI has deployed it in both mini PCs and laptops. MSI Power EdgeMesa N AI+ Mini PC and Prestige Flip AI+ Laptop With NVIDIA RTX Spark, Delivering a Powerful Arm+Blackwell Combo for Strong Compute and AI Performance With the introduction of the "New era of PC" by NVIDIA, its partners are quickly adopting its recently developed RTX Spark SoC, which brings 20 Arm-based CPU cores coupled with 6144 CUDA Cores based on the Blackwell architecture. The SoC is a powerful chip that brings 128 […]

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The N250M/D5 is a fanless platform, featuring the entry-level Alder Lake N250 processor that comes in a quad core configuration. ASRock Launches N250M/D5 Motherboard With Pre-Installed and Passively Cooled Alder Lane N250 Processor Single-slot DIMM motherboards are pretty rare, but it doesn't matter to ASRock, which has launched a single-slot DIMM platform called N250M/D5. It's a CPU-motherboard combo that brings the Intel entry-level Alder Lake N processor pre-installed. As you can guess from the name, the motherboard has an Intel N250 processor pre-installed and features a fanless heatsink for complete passive cooling. ASRock says the N250M/D5 is ready for "affordable" […]

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ASUS is back with a new lineup of displays, and has one of the most interesting OLED monitors ever. ASUS Showcases High-End ROG OLED Monitors With RGB Tandem OLED Technology; Introduces ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace as the World's First 1080p 24.5" OLED Monitor At the Computex event, popular hardware and peripheral maker, ASUS, has unveiled a new lineup of monitors, including ROG series, ProArt, and ZenScreen series displays, offering leading specifications and features. The ROG series particularly stands out due to a wide range of new displays that offer a variety of OLED panels for superb image quality on […]

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MSI is taking the AI experience to the next level by introducing a live AI agent that helps users in real-time. MSI Unveils MEG Vision X2 AI+ Desktop, Coupled With LuckyClaw That Becomes Personal AI Companion for Making Tasks Easier Artificial Intelligence is no longer limited to chats and image generation. It's now assisting users in real-time, and the new approach just took MSI's newly launched desktop to a new level that might become a common theme in future PCs. MSI has launched MEG Vision X2 AI+, which it calls the "next evolution" in intelligent gaming desktops. Alongside the MEG […]

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Acer has added new monitors to the Nitro and ProDesigner series, offering high-end specifications for each model. Acer Launches Nitro XV273U F5 1000Hz, XF320QX 5K Monitor With Dual Mode, and XF345CKR P Ultra Wide Mini LED Monitors; Also Showcases Several ProDesigner Series Monitors Popular monitor maker, Acer, has introduced several new monitors in the existing Nitro and ProDesigner series at the Computex event. At Taipei, we got introduced to three new Nitro series gaming monitors, starting at 1440p IPS to 5K Ultra-wide gaming monitor, offering dual mode configuration. In the ProDesigner series, a couple of new monitors were launched meant […]

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Say goodbye to the 27-inch OLED monitors if you have been waiting for 24-25" OLED displays for a long time. ASUS Shows Off a New ROG OLED Gaming Monitor, Boasting 24.5-inch Display Size and Refresh Rate of Up To 540 Hz The ideal eSports display is here, and ASUS is the first manufacturer to bring it to the mainstream market. The company just dropped a teaser for the world's first 24.5-inch OLED display on its official ROG Global X handle, revealing some specifications for the monitor. If you have been following reports on smaller OLED panels, you might be aware […]

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Intel will be going big on the stage, and we expect multiple product stacks being introduced at the Computex event. What to Expect From Intel Computex 2026 Presentation? While Intel Core Ultra Series 2 may not have been able to push Intel out of its current state, Intel has promising plans in the coming months. With the release of Panther Lake, aka Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the company has been on fire, releasing newer variants of the chips to deliver solid computing power for a wide range of products, especially the mobile platform. Panther Lake has been a huge […]

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AMD's upcoming product stack is a complete mystery, but here are a few things we can expect at Computex. Zen 5-Based Desktop/Mobile Chips, Zen 6-Based Medusa Point, and More; Here's Everything We Know About AMD's New Product Stack The Computex 2026 event is scheduled for next week in Taipei, Taiwan, and major vendors have already prepared for their presentations. After CES, this event is the most anticipated one throughout the year, as almost every hardware maker presents their new and upcoming product stacks. The three major hardware players are also expected to reveal the latest hardware at the event, including […]

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OXS audio products have impressed me in the past, particularly the OXS Storm, which turned out to be an excellent headset for gaming. Even though the company doesn't have as many products in the headphones category, its speakers catalog is filled with a variety of options. The OXS Thunder Duo lineup is particularly famous for offering that rich 5.1 surround sound, but it's divided into four editions, offering a different set of speakers and woofer configuration, suiting individual needs. Even though I love deep Bass, I think the OXS Thunder Duo X has changed my perspective on whether one should […]

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AMD continues to prepare its next-gen Zen 6 processors for launch as evident from the latest Linux kernel patches. Linux Kernel Patches Reveal Support for 32 Additional Zen 6 CPU SKUs Linux kernel patches often reveal future hardware even before the official announcement. Companies need to ensure that their hardware are recognized well in the operating systems and we have been seeing steady progress when it comes to AMD's next-generation of processors based on the Zen 6 architecture. AMD engineers appear to have been adding Zen 6 support throughout the Linux ecosystem, including CPU identification, power management features, compiler optimizations, […]

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ASRock is celebrating the completion of 10 years of Taichi, which served as the flagship lineup for enthusiasts. ASRock Unveils New Taichi Products At 10th Anniversary, Including a New Taichi RX 9070 XT, Taichi PSU Lineup, X870E Taichi White Motherboard, And Several More Taichi Products Popular hardware maker ASRock is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Taichi, which began in 2016 with the introduction of the Taichi X99 and Z170 motherboards. The company has been releasing its flagship products in the Taichi series since then, and now it is unveiling more products in the series ahead of Computex 2026. While the […]

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