This is one of the handful of eGPUs that come with the latest Thunderbolt 5 interface, closing the gap with PCIe interface. MOREFINE Introduces G2 External GPU Docking Station, Featuring GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB GPU and Both Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink Ports Hardware maker MOREFINE has introduced its brand new external GPU dock called the G2, which brings the Blackwell-based NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB desktop GPU for powering mobile devices. This is one of the handful of external GPU docks that bring dual GPU connectivity options, including both Thunderbolt and OCuLink, offering a more versatile […]

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In some regions, we are seeing some relief occassionally, but only specific RAM kits are enjoying the discounts. China Witnesses $87 Price Drop for 16 GB SO-DIMM DDR5 Module, But the Price Still Stands Nearly 5X Higher Than Last Year The volatility of the current DRAM market is apparent from the price instability, which is why we see RAM prices going up on some days and down on some other. The German market showed such a trend in March, recording its first price drop in RAM prices for various DDR5 modules in March. Howeve, the price trend quickly changed in […]

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Thankfully, ASUS hasn't put a premium price on its new 12V-2x6 cable that will keep the RTX 50 series GPUs save from melting. ASUS Officially Launches the 12V-2x6 ROG Equalizer Cable at $50 to Protect Your 16-pin GPU Connector From Melting The ROG Equalizer, which got introduced two weeks ago has finally appeared on the official ASUS store. We all wanted to know its price since ASUS usually prices its premium components quite high. While a power cable can't be considered an actual "component", it's a crucial one, considering the fate of high-end RTX 50 series graphics cards will depend […]

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You will be extremely lucky if you can buy a 64 GB RAM kit for under $500 these days, but some retailers in Japan are indeed selling it for such a low price. Several DDR5 RAM Kits in Japan See a Sudden Price Decline of Up To 22% Compared to Previous Months Prices for several DDR5 RAM kits have dropped sharply in Japan mid-April, making them more affordable than they were in the previous months. We all have been waiting for such price drops, but every time we see some relief, the prices shoot up quickly in a few days. […]

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The newly launched flagship CPU has already entered the top 10 best-selling CPUs on Amazon and could eventually move up on the chart. AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Enjoys Better Popularity Than Intel's Best CPUs on Amazon, Selling as the 10th Best Selling CPU at $899 The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 didn't impress much and brought even smaller uplifts over Ryzen 9 9950X3D than Ryzen 7 9850X3D brought over the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Moreover, the hefty price tag of $899 makes it unappealing and unreachable for the masses. But there are always enthusiasts who wouldn't spend a day without buying the latest […]

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The AMD's new dual 3D V-Cache Ryzen 9 9950XD2 processor has secured top rankings in overclocking leaderboards on ASRock's flagship AM5 motherboard. ASRock Announces Several World Records in Synthetic Benchmarks With AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 On X870E Taichi OCF CPU world records are getting broken quite easily, especially since the AMD's new flagship Zen 5 has been dropped. While the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 failed to bring any noticeable gains in gaming over the smaller siblings, it's slightly faster than the previous Zen 5 flagship CPU in synthetic benchmarks. We have seen it delivering 2-10% higher performance in various synthetic […]

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The Colorful motherboard desktop brings a mobile Raptor Lake flagship CPU for high-performance computing and support for up to 96 GB DDR5 RAM. Colorful Silently Launches Battle-AX HM770M-K WiFi D5 V20 Motherboard Powered By Intel Core i9 13900HX Chinese hardware maker Colorful has quietly launched its first MoDT (Mobile on Desktop) motherboard, featuring the flagship Intel Raptor Lake mobile CPU. The motherboard is named "Battle-AX HM770M-K WiFi D5 V20", and is powered by the Intel H770 chipset. The motherboard comes pre-equipped with the Intel Core i9 13900HX, a 24-core/32-thread high-end mobile chip that can boost up to 5.4 GHz and […]

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Another hike has been implemented, which makes buying SSDs even more difficult than ever. Samsung and Kingston Increase Price of All SSD Products by Around 10%, Marking Another Significant Price Hike When Prices are Unusually High Remember the Micro Center shelves, which were fully stacked by the high-end SSDs selling for thousands of dollars? Yeah, they are about to get even more expensive. This thing isn't stopping anytime soon and we don't know how long this will continue, as at hundreds of dollars for 1 TB of SSD storage, it is becoming super difficult to build a budget gaming PC. […]

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AMD's restriction on FSR 4 on previous-gen Radeon GPUs remains a secret, but the former FSR 4 head of development seems to have an answer. AMD's EX FSR Head of Development Puts Up "Big Trouble" Meme After Being Questioned on AMD's Silence on INT8 FSR 4 Version for RDNA 2/3 GPUs It has been over a year since FSR 4 made its debut alongside the launch of AMD RDNA 4-based Radeon RX 9000. Since then, AMD has maintained complete silence on questions relating to FSR 4 on RDNA 2 and 3 series. While NVIDIA kept newer DLSS versions available for […]

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While everyone wants faster hardware, Intel says the answer lies in software optimization, and the P and E cores are almost identical in gaming performance. Robert Hallock Says E-Cores Don't Degrade Gaming Performance and PC Enthusiasts are "Underestimating" the Importance of Software Intel might not have been able to deliver X3D-equivalent performance in gaming with its latest Core Ultra 200 series, but it has gotten closer with the Plus variants. While still noticeably behind when it comes to the leading gaming performance, Intel blames this regression more on the "software" optimization than the hardware itself. In an interview with PC […]

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The existing Crosshair and Raider lineups have received new models, featuring up to GeForce RTX 5090 and high-end Intel Core Ultra 200HX processors. MSI Debuts Raider 16 and Crosshair 16 Series Laptops, Featuring Core Ultra 200HX-RTX 50 Series Combos; Upgrades Titan and Stealth 18 Laptops as Well Popular hardware and peripheral manufacturer, MSI, has launched new laptop models under the Raider and Crosshair series, featuring upgraded configurations. The company has announced that the newer models will be powered by the Intel Core Ultra 200HX processors, paired with high-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs to achieve high performance gaming and […]

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The system integrator is deploying AMD's flagship Zen 5 X3D chip to deliver the best possible configuration available on the market. MAINGEAR Intros MG-1 Gaming Desktop With Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, Up To GeForce RTX 5090, and Up To 128 GB DDR5 Memory Popular system integrator, MAINGEAR, has introduced the MG-1 gaming desktop with new configuration, consisting of the recently launched AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition. The MG-1 lineup already has plenty of configurations, including processors and GPUs from popular vendors like Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD, but with the launch of Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, the system has now […]

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For half the price, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D does a much better job at gaming than the new dual X3D edition Ryzen 9000X3D chip. Several Independent Tests Revealed Little to No Performance Gains in Gaming or Productivity With the $900 Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Typically, almost every Ryzen generation brings some kind of performance uplifts, and even though we didn't see much growth in gaming performance going from Ryzen 7000 to 9000, the Zen 5 family did provide a helpful boost in productivity. On the other hand, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950XD2 Dual Edition is one of the […]

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The new Pro series PSUs will bring excellent reliability for modern PC builds, particularly for enthusiasts with high-end RTX 50 series GPUs. ASRock Launches Pro Series PSUs in 750W, 850W, and 1000W Capacities, Offering PCIe 5.1 and ATX 3.1 Compliance Popular hardware manufacturer, ASRock, has launched its latest power supply units in the new Pro series, featuring various capacities and fully modular design for PC builds. These units will bring all the modern features for better reliability and support for latest-gen hardware that makes running the system more reliable than ever. The PRO series offers power supply units in three […]

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Not just Samsung and SK Hynix, the third major memory maker, Micron, has also joined the race in producing the high capacity GDDR7 memory. Micron Starts Sampling 24 Gb (3 GB) GDDR7 Memory Modules Rated At 28 GT/s and 32 GT/s As Spotted on the Official Website Finally, the third major memory maker has also started working on its own 24 GB or 3 GB GDDR7 (we will use 3 GB instead of 24 GB throughout the article for making it simple) memory modules. Micron, which recently exited the consumer market as it aimed to focus more on the data […]

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Looks like we are going to see DDR5 prices not going down for months or years as the relief memory kits witnessed in Germany was short lived. DDR5 Memory Kits See a Slight Price Hike in April After Dropping the Last Month in Germany; 48 GB DDR5-6000 Witnesses the Highest Price Growth The DDR5 memory isn't seeing any relief, and even though the market seems to have stabilized in recent weeks, reports suggest that we might see more hikes in the coming months. If you remember, we published a report last month showing how the average DDR5 prices have dropped […]

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Despite announcing that it will reduce Copilot's footprints in Windows 11, the company is set to launch AI Agents soon. Microsoft to Roll Out Taskbar AI Agents on Windows 11; Will Support Third-Party Agents as Well Microsoft just released the Windows 11 Builds 26100.8313 and 26200.8313 to the Release Preview Channel, and the company won't budge from its stand when it comes to integrating AI into its Windows 11 OS. After a backlash, Microsoft decided that it would not be expanding Copilot into simple apps like Notepad, Snipping Tool, Photos, and Widgets. However, it doesn't mean that the company will […]

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This is why you shouldn't underestimate your local clearance store, as it can sometimes hide surprisingly valuable products for just a few bucks. Redditor Snags Sealed-Pack NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti for Just 12 Bucks From a Local Goodwill Outlet Store Your local clearance store might have a surprise for you, and before you proceed to buy hardware from popular retailers, it's worth checking what your clearance store has in stock. We have seen return warehouses selling expensive hardware for a couple of bucks, and even though it's rare, it does happen. We have another user who managed to snag […]

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Some amazing bundle deals are available on Microcenter, bringing significant discounts when you buy one or more component with your favorite CPU. Micro Center is Hosting Amazing Exclusive Deals, Offering Ryzen 9800X3D, Motherboard, RAM Combo, Starting at $679 It's pretty hard to build a high-end gaming PC for under $2000 these days due to the high RAM and SSD prices. Moreover, when the CPU alone costs nearly $500 and the GPU prices are nearly 20-30% higher than usual, you can't expect a powerful PC for a $2K price tag. However, it's still possible if you go to your local Micro […]

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