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Attention keyboard nerds: This website lets you hear the sound of 36 different mechanical keebs, switches, and more as…
A new website called The Listening Museum allows users to explore and hear the distinct sounds of 36 different mechanical keyboard switches in real-time. The site features iconic keyboards like the IBM Model M and provides detailed, onomatopoeic descriptions for each typing experience.
Engadget Podcast: Tim Cook’s Apple era and what lies ahead for John Ternus
Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple on September 1, with John Ternus, currently SVP of hardware engineering, set to take over. The podcast episode discusses Cook's legacy and speculates on how Ternus's product and engineering background might influence future Apple products. Other topics briefly touched upon include Palantir's recent manifesto, facial recognition for ICE, PC market trends, Meta's ad lawsuit and employee monitoring, and a price change for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
There's no memory crisis in space, as astronauts on the ISS are getting new laptops with 128 GB of RAM and a…
Astronauts on the International Space Station are set to receive new HP ZBook G9 Fury laptops equipped with Intel Core Ultra 9 processors, Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell mobile GPUs, and 128 GB of DDR5 ECC RAM. These custom machines have undergone extensive testing, including radiation bombardment, to ensure reliability in the space environment. The new laptops are expected to come online soon.
New DDR5 HUDIMMs Cut Gaming Performance by 50% in Single Channel
New DDR5 HUDIMMs (Hybrid Unbuffered DIMMs) are being introduced as a budget-friendly option but come with a significant drawback: a 50% performance reduction in single-channel configurations due to a compromised internal architecture. While using two HUDIMMs restores performance to that of a single standard DDR5 stick, this creates a complex value proposition for budget builders, especially considering potential upgrade limitations and the decreasing cost of regular DDR5 memory.
Redditor shares gaming PC build with cooling system that can only be described as 'biblically accurate'
A Redditor named Yam_Founder has shared an elaborate custom PC build featuring a unique, multi-winged fan array and extensive water cooling system, dubbed 'Seraphim'. The creator, who works as a welder in cryogenics, designed the build over four years to be easier to maintain and modify than typical cases, showcasing their passion for welding and building.
Intel's new gaming CPU specs have leaked again, and it's set to be the king of cache
New leaks reveal specifications for Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 400 series processors, codenamed Nova Lake-S, which are expected to launch by the end of the year. These new CPUs will feature a significantly increased core count and a substantial amount of L3 cache, aiming to compete with AMD's Ryzen X3D chips for top gaming performance. The leaks suggest a flagship model with 16 P-Cores, 32 E-Cores, 4 LPE-Cores, and 288MB of L3 cache, a major upgrade from current Intel offerings.
Report claims the global CPU shortage is 'more acute for processors than memory' as industry waits for…
A report indicates that the global CPU shortage is more severe than the memory shortage, with certain AMD and Intel processors being effectively unavailable. Analysts warn that consumer demand for PCs and components may decrease in 2026 due to rising prices, though some expect the CPU shortage to impact the market most significantly in the April-June quarter. The demand for AI servers is also contributing to component shortages.
There's a hefty Amazon Resale discount going on AMD's excellent Ryzen 5 9600X
Amazon is offering a significant discount on AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X processor through its Resale section, with units available in 'As New' condition for £131. This CPU offers modest gaming performance gains over the previous generation 7600X and improved efficiency, making it a compelling option for budget-conscious builders.
Bästa köpa dator-sidan? Sweclockers jämför prisjämförarna
SweClockers has compared five Swedish price comparison websites: Prisjakt, Pricerunner, Komponentkoll, Klippradar, and Prisbot. The comparison focused on finding computer hardware components, evaluating user-friendliness, accuracy, product information, and filtering options. Prisjakt emerged as the dominant site, though it faces competition from other services.
Save On Video Games, Tech, Trading Cards, And More In Best Buy's Ultimate Upgrade Event
Best Buy's Ultimate Upgrade Sale features significant discounts on a wide range of video games, PC hardware, and tech accessories until April 19. Notable deals include titles like Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Assassin's Creed Shadows, alongside prebuilt gaming PCs, monitors, and headsets. The sale also extends to collectibles and trading card game products, with rare discounts on some first-party Nintendo physical games.
AMD could be releasing a special version of the classic Ryzen 7 5800X3D to celebrate 10 years of the AM4 socket
AMD is rumored to be releasing a special anniversary edition of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the AM4 socket. While details are scarce, the special edition is expected to retain the same specifications as the original, including eight cores, 16 threads, and 64 MB of L3 cache.
'In 10 years of tracking retail CPU sales, I have never seen such a steep decline,' says one tech channel…
Retail CPU sales data from German retailer Mindfactory shows a significant and unprecedented decline over the past 10 years, according to YouTube channel TechEpiphany. This trend is attributed to the high cost of components like RAM and SSDs, leading consumers to postpone full PC upgrades.
Microsoft raises prices on Surface PCs due to skyrocketing RAM costs
Microsoft has implemented significant price increases across its Surface line of PCs, citing rising memory and component costs, particularly for RAM. The price hikes affect models like the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro, with some seeing increases of up to $500. These cost adjustments are also impacting other tech manufacturers like Motorola and Samsung, with the PlayStation 5 and Steam Deck also facing price pressures.
Gigabyte's latest Intel motherboard is a little bit sideways, and it's all about reaching 10,400 MT/s with a…
Gigabyte has released a new Intel Z890 motherboard, the Aorus Tachyon Duo X Ice, designed with serious overclockers in mind. The board features an unusual layout with sideways DRAM slots and M.2 connectors, and CPU power sockets in an odd place. While it offers four M.2 slots, the rear I/O panel is sparse, and the large heatsink may interfere with large graphics cards, making it less ideal for everyday gaming PCs.
Nvidia denies report that it is in talks to acquire a major PC company but Dell, HP, Lenovo and Asus share prices jumped…
Nvidia has denied reports that it is in talks to acquire a major PC company, refuting claims made by SemiAccurate. Despite the denial, share prices for HP, Dell, Asus, and Lenovo saw a notable increase following the initial report. Nvidia has recently focused on its datacenter and client computing divisions, developing new chips and collaborating with Intel.
NZXT Pays $3.45M Settlement Over Rental PC Scam Allegations
NZXT has agreed to a $3.45 million settlement over allegations concerning its rental PC program, which has been criticized for potentially predatory practices. Independent reviews, particularly from Gamers Nexus, brought attention to the issue, highlighting concerns about the long-term cost and transparency of such rental schemes. This settlement serves as a warning to the hardware industry regarding consumer protection and corporate accountability.
Hardware Reviews
This article compiles reviews for various computer hardware components, including the ID-Cooling FROZN A620 SLK CPU/GPU/AIO/SSD Cooler and the MSI MAG COREFROZR AA13 CPU Cooler. It also mentions a review for the Corsair Galleon 100 SD keyboard.
Fresh Intel Nova Lake leak fills out the details on the range of Core Ultra 400-series CPUs we can expect to see later…
A new leak provides details on Intel's upcoming Nova Lake desktop processors, expected to be branded as the Core Ultra 400-series. The roadmap reveals specifications for various SKUs, including potential Core Ultra 9, 7, and 5 models, with some featuring a large 'bLLC' cache. The leak also suggests support for Thunderbolt 5 and confirms a maximum of 24 PCIe lanes.
Asus announces the ROG Equalizer: a new cable aimed at making melting GPU power connectors a thing of the past
Asus has announced the ROG Equalizer, a new power cable designed to prevent GPU power connector melting issues. The cable features balanced current delivery and a higher current draw rating than standard specifications. It will be bundled with certain Asus power supplies but is also compatible with other ATX3.1 PSUs.
Hardware Reviews
This article features reviews of two pieces of computer hardware: the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D CPU and the Epomaker Carbon X Gaming Mouse. The CPU review from TechSpot highlights the continued performance of the AM4 platform, while the mouse review comes from MADSHRIMPS.