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The latest on computer components for gaming and more
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Memory expert predicts huge RAM price hikes over the rest of 2026 — but I'm not buying it (the forecast, or the RAM)
Fed up with high RAM prices? They could get way worse in 2026, and this is getting seriously depressing now.
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SSD expert shares some worrying truths about Chinese chip makers — and I think this could be more bad news for the RAM crisis
Here's another sign the RAM crisis is here to stay, as boss in SSD supply chain shares some home truths about Chinese chip makers.
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Looking to upgrade your Mac? You might want to do it soon — Tim Cook just warned that 'price increases are unavoidable' for Apple products
A good deal on a MacBook now could be the smartest move you make this year if you're in need of a laptop upgrade.
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HDMI 2.2 is set to arrive in TVs and monitors next year, bringing uncompressed 4K at ridiculous frame rates — here's what to expect from the next-gen connector, and who it's actually most useful for
HDMI 2.2 doubles the bandwidth of HDMI 2.1 and the first products should arrive in late 2026 or into 2027
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Forget NPCs, now we have CPCs — Co-Playable Characters or AI teammates in PUBG courtesy of Nvidia ACE tech, but I'm not impressed so far
Many gamers are doubtful, mystified, or think that this will be beyond amusing.
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The PC component crisis isn't going away: retail market for SSDs has 'almost disappeared' we're told, and DDR5 RAM prices refuse to drop
SSD prices remain sky-high alongside the cost of RAM — and a report suggests hard drives are getting more expensive too.
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Intel CPU with integrated Nvidia RTX GPU rumored to arrive early in 2028 — and I can't wait to see this power up gaming laptops and handhelds
Can't wait for Intel's CPU with built-in Nvidia RTX graphics? Mark CES 2028 tentatively in your calendar.
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MacBook Neo comes under fire in AMD's latest marketing campaign — but it's a poorly thought-out attack
'Imagine if 'Macs don't game' is the best you've got, lol. I'd fire my marketing team': AMD's going after the MacBook Neo in a very confusing manner.
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AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU is more popular than you may think — at least according to Steam's latest survey
The GPU market is still dominated by Nvidia despite its recent focus on AI, but AMD's flagship Radeon GPU is putting up a decent fight.
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Google just undercut OpenAI with a $4.99 Gemini plan — here’s what’s included
Google’s cheapest AI plan is now cheaper than ChatGPT’s — here’s what you get for your $4.99
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Old Nvidia GPUs are being resurrected to cope with the RAM crisis — but one big chip maker seems determined that a memory shortage won't happen again
The RAM shortage is driving Nvidia's partners to bring back half-decade-old boards — but SK Hynix has a masterplan to solve future memory woes.
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Intel claims its Wildcat Lake notebooks 'reimagine mainstream laptops' — and are ready to take on the MacBook Neo
After Intel's explanation of how it's ensuring Wildcat Lake is more affordable, I'm now more excited to see these rivals for the MacBook Neo.
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AMD exec says DDR5 RAM pricing won't normalize until 2028 — and it's sad that given other predictions, I feel this is overly optimistic
Is now the time to buy a laptop, before bigger price hikes kick in? I'm becoming more convinced about that theory.
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Creative's Katana V2X speaker potentially has a serious vulnerability that could allow hackers to attack your PC, and there's only one way to avoid it
PC system vulnerabilities are seemingly more common than we thought, as a researcher finds a major issue in a popular speaker that can hack a user's PC.
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Nvidia RTX 5000 Super GPU refreshes could arrive in 2026 after all — with a surprise addition that won't destroy your wallet like the others
Has Nvidia changed its mind about RTX Super GPU refreshes for Blackwell? Apparently, although I remain skeptical...
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The wildest and weirdest gaming PCs of Computex 2026
These are the best gaming PC builds I've seen at Computex 2026, from the inventive to the downright ridiculous.
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The best laptops of Computex 2026: top machines from Dell, MSI, Acer, and even Microsoft!
I've been checking out all the new laptops at Computex 2026 from Asus, Acer, Dell, MSI, and many, many more. Here are my picks for the best laptops.
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Price pressures in building PCs 'aren't going away anytime soon' warns AMD exec — but new budget CPU could be in the works
'We know the pressures that are there in building systems aren't going away anytime soon': AMD exec hints at possible relief with new budget Ryzen CPU.
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Too much power? Asus ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition is a beast of a PSU that could blow up your energy bills
Asus has announced a massive 3000W PSU, aimed at gaming and productivity power users who need as much juice as physically possible.
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'Expect all-day battery life' — Nvidia is confident RTX Spark laptops will go the distance
I asked Nvidia what kind of battery life RTX Spark laptops will have, and the answer was reassuring, if a bit vague.
