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Great, now motherboard prices might be next to spike thanks to component costs increasing by up to 50%
Motherboard prices are expected to increase due to rising component costs, with some raw material prices for PCBs jumping by up to 50%. This surge is attributed to supply chain disruptions stemming from the Strait of Hormuz crisis and the Iran war, impacting key materials like PPE resin. While recent price hikes from major manufacturers have been small, further increases are anticipated in the coming months.
Chinese RAM hits 9000 MT/s and even matches the speed and latency of the memory in our western gaming PCs
Chinese memory manufacturer Colorful has achieved a new milestone, reaching 9000 MT/s with its domestically produced DDR5 RAM on the AM5 platform. While Western memory has surpassed this speed years ago, this development signifies rapid progress in China's DRAM technology. This advancement, coupled with increasing demand from the AI boom, contributes to global memory supply and potentially impacts pricing for consumers.
Hardware Reviews
Reviews for the viaim RecDot AI Note Taking Earbuds and the Colorful iGame X870E Vulcan OC V14 motherboard are featured. Christ Centered Gamer reviewed the earbuds, while TechPowerUp provided the motherboard review.
Leaker Claims Nvidia Could Revive RTX 3060 12GB This June Amid GPU Shortages
New leaks suggest Nvidia may restart production of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB in June 2026 due to ongoing GPU shortages and rising prices. This move aims to fill a gap in the budget segment without impacting the newer Blackwell lineup. The revived card could potentially launch in July, but its pricing and availability will be crucial for its success in the current market.
Looks like DDR3 motherboards are back on the menu, boys, though only to keep older PCs going a bit longer during the…
Chinese manufacturer Colorful is reportedly planning to release new DDR3 motherboards to address a market shortage, primarily for businesses using older PCs. This move comes as DDR3 components are significantly cheaper than DDR4 and DDR5, driven by the high demand and profitability of DRAM for AI applications.
