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Noctua aims to effectively banish thermal paste horror stories and gooped-up CPU socketsNoctua has announced a long-term partnership with Carbice, a company specializing in carbon nanotube thermal interface materials. Noctua will become the exclusive retail distributor of Carbice's thermal pads, with the first product, the NT-CP1 AM5/4, launching in September 2026. This collaboration aims to offer PC enthusiasts a mess-free and maintenance-free alternative to traditional thermal paste, with potential for future product development.
Framework Laptop 13 Pro revealed with major changes and great Linux supportFramework has revealed the new Framework Laptop 13 Pro, featuring Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 Processors, LPCAMM2 memory, and a redesigned chassis. The laptop emphasizes modularity for upgrades and boasts excellent Linux support, including pre-built Ubuntu configurations. New AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series options are also available, with shipping beginning in June.
Yes, it's $1,200, but it's also one of the most impressive motherboards aroundThe ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial is an ultra high-end motherboard for AMD's Socket AM5 platform, priced at $1,200. It features a lavish design, a five-inch display, extensive cooling solutions for VRMs and up to seven M.2 SSDs, and dual 10 Gbps Ethernet ports. Despite its high cost, it offers class-leading features and impressive performance for PC enthusiasts.- Best gaming CPU 2026This guide helps PC gamers select the best CPU by testing AMD Ryzen and Intel Core processors. It evaluates performance based on frame rates and multi-core speed to determine optimal choices for gaming.