Articles tagged with "PC Components"

Newegg finally has a worthwhile Intel combo that includes memory, saving almost $240 — snag an Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, ASRock Z890 motherboard, and 32GB of GSkill Trident Z5 DDR5 RAM for only $768.34

Newegg is offering a compelling combo deal including an Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor, ASRock Z890 Pro RS motherboard, and 32GB of G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB RAM for $768.34, saving buyers almost $240. The Intel Core Ultra 270K Plus processor, despite facing tough competition from AMD, offers excellent productivity performance at a lower price point of $328.34. The GSkill Trident Z5 RGB RAM, paired with the ASRock motherboard, provides good performance and overclocking potential. This combo deal on Newegg is a rare find and a solid option for those looking to upgrade their PC amidst high component prices.

Save big on Intel's Arrow Lake refresh with almost $300 off on this 3-item bundle — new Core Ultra 270K Plus processor, MSI Z890 Carbon Wifi motherboard, and 32GB of G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5-6400 RAM for $899.99

Newegg is offering a bundle deal for Intel's latest Core Ultra 270K Plus processor, MSI Z890 Carbon Wifi motherboard, and 32GB of G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5-6400 RAM for $899.99, providing a savings of almost $300. The new processor has received positive feedback for its productivity performance and lower price compared to previous models. The CPU features 24 cores/24 threads with improved clock speeds and memory support. The motherboard supports the processor well and offers various features like multiple M.2 sockets and AI functionality. This bundle deal is a great option for those interested in upgrading their PC with Intel's latest technology.

Creative updates its Sound Blaster PCIe sound card line after 5 years — new $79.99 Audigy FX Pro 7.1 pitched as ‘clear upgrade over standard onboard audio’

Creative has refreshed its Sound Blaster PCIe sound card lineup with the new $79.99 Audigy FX Pro 7.1, targeting PC builders seeking an upgrade from standard onboard audio. The card offers 7.1 surround sound support, high-resolution playback, headphone amplification, and a new Creative Nexus app for audio customization. The hardware boasts improved electrical noise isolation, dedicated power regulation, and higher-quality components for enhanced audio performance. Creative emphasizes the importance of audio upgrades and invites users to stay tuned for reviews on the new sound card's capabilities.

RAM kits are now sold with one fake RAM stick alongside a real one to create a performance illusion — 1+1 'value pack' offers desperate psychological relief as the memory shortage worsens

V-Color has introduced 1+1 value packs containing one real RAM module and one filler module to address the rising cost of RAM due to global shortages. These dummy modules, which mimic real RAM sticks, enhance the visual appeal of PC builds without contributing to performance. The company's DDR5 memory kits are designed for AMD systems and aim to provide a cost-effective solution for consumers. V-Color plans to release 2+2 configurations in the future, offering two genuine modules alongside two filler modules for enhanced aesthetics. While these kits may not boost performance significantly, they offer an affordable option during the current memory shortage.

Creative Labs revives Sound Blaster brand with modular audio hub — Re:Imagine is a tactile Stream Deck competitor, aimed at creators and audiophiles

Creative Labs is reintroducing the Sound Blaster brand with the launch of the Re:Imagine modular audio hub, aimed at creators and audiophiles. The hub offers quick source switching and flexible configuration for managing multiple audio devices within a single setup. Powered by an octa-core ARM CPU, it features a 32-bit/384 KHz DAC and amp, broad audio connectivity, and customizable controls. Users have deep customization options through an SDK, allowing for app development and root-level access to control connected devices. The Re:Imagine is currently available for pre-order on Kickstarter, starting at $329, with shipments expected to begin in June 2026.

Newegg has slashed $1,900 from this AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D PC with RX 9070 XT — score an excellent Windows 11 gaming PC for nearly half the price

Newegg is offering a Skytech Gaming Prism 4 pre-built PC with AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and RX 9070 XT GPU for $2,099, a $1,900 discount. The PC includes 2TB NVMe SSD, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and Windows 11, providing a solid gaming experience out of the box. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU is praised for its gaming performance, while the RX 9070 XT GPU is lauded for its all-around capabilities. Customers have reported receiving components from reputable brands like MSI and Trident in previous purchases. Additionally, the PC comes with a free gaming keyboard and mouse, a one-year warranty, and other essential features like an X670 motherboard and 850W Gold ATX 3 PSU.

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Corsair HX1500i (2025) ATX 3.1 power supply review

The Corsair HX1500i (2025) ATX 3.1 power supply is positioned as a premium offering in Corsair's lineup, catering to enthusiasts building high-performance systems with multiple high-end components. It features ATX 3.1 compliance and integrates digital monitoring capabilities through Corsair's iCUE ecosystem for real-time telemetry and customization. The unit excels in efficiency, thermal performance, and electrical characteristics, earning Cybenetics Platinum certification. While priced at $390, its exceptional build quality, comprehensive features, and reliable performance make it a valuable choice for demanding applications, especially for multi-GPU systems or future-proofing needs. The PSU's premium components, advanced thermal management, and long-term stability make it ideal for high-end gaming setups and professional workstations.

Seagate IronWolf Pro 30TB HDD Review: Seagate Drops the HAMR with the Biggest NAS Drive on the Market

Noctua's first AIO liquid cooler delayed to Q2 2026, company reveals new roadmap — cooler was originally slated for a Q1 2026 release

Nvidia says its H100/H200 GPUs are not sold out, despite Jensen alluding otherwise during earnings call — company clarifies it has plenty of GPU supply

Nvidia dominates GPU shipments with 94% share — 27% surge in shipments likely caused by customers getting ahead of tariffs

Crucial T710 2TB SSD Review: A Subdued Lion

Making a 3D-printed custom GPU fan shroud with a DDR5 slot doesn't let you add extra VRAM, but at least it looks cool

YMTC and CXMT team up to accelerate Chinese domestic HBM production — partnership brings hybrid bonding and DRAM expertise together

The Asus Prime RTX 5070 12GB is the absolute cheapest RTX 5070 available to buy, now only $523

Samsung bulks the 9100 Pro up to 8TB for $999 — heatsink costs an extra $20

32GB of RAM on track to become the new majority for gamers — Steam survey indicates shift could occur before the end of the year

Remaking a Commodore 64 Datasette from 1982 using 1993 microcassette tech — TechTuber touts 1MB per tape, a 5x improvement over the original

Corsair's stylish Frame 4000D RS ARGB falls to $109 for Labor Day — a budget-friendly box to build in at a great price

Labor Day sale marks down the only mainstream 40 inch ultrawide gaming monitor on the market by $90

AMD Ryzen 9000 iGPU-less CPUs listed for under $300 — unreleased Pro chips start at $350

Samsung’s 4TB 990 Pro drops to less than 7 cents per GB on Labor Day — enjoy this great 4TB SSD for $270

DDR4 costs soar as manufacturers pull the plug — panic buying and stockpiling impact DDR4 spot pricing as supply dwindles

Intel patents 'Software Defined Supercore' — Mimicking ultra-wide execution using multiple cores

Kioxia Exceria Plus G2 (2TB) review: Convex and compact

Enthusiast dunks 1080 Ti into car transmission fluid & runs overclocking experiments with a Dodge Journey transmission cooler as a radiator — DIY immersion cooling rig delivers 7% to 16% gains

Core Ultra 3 205 flaunts 30% higher multi-core performance over Core i3-14100 in early benchmarks — extra E-cores seemingly contribute to uplift

The capacious 2TB Beetle X31 portable SSD hits all-time low pricing of 6 cents per GB — $118 SK hynix drive is a steal in Labor Day sale

Intel Arc Pro B50 is up to 20% slower than the Arc B570 gaming GPU in early Geekbench tests — almost doubles the A50 in synthetic tests

Intel admits its high-end desktop PC chips 'fumbled the football,' disusses 18A yield challenges and performance, Panther Lake ramp

ASRock's new motherboard comes bristling with 25 USB ports for connectivity aficionados — AMD X870 LiveMixer WiFi hits the market at $229

AMD's SP7 platform could enable CPUs with up to 1,400W of peak power consumption — chillers tested to keep heat in check

Sudokoo Proteus 360 AIO Review: a great first effort, with chart-topping noise-normalized performance

Nvidia App update furthers transition away from the 20-year-old Control Panel — multi-monitor and 3D settings among those migrated from classic Nvidia Control Panel

You can upgrade FSR 3.1 games to FSR 4 with manual DLL swapping — GitHub community discovers FSR swapping works similar to DLSS upgrades

RTX 5090: Benchmark tests, reviews, and the latest news

Intel, Samsung, and SK hynix hit by another abrupt US policy change — government revokes waivers for advanced chipmaking tools at companies' China-based fabs

US delays gaming GPU tariffs (again) — gamers get three more months of breathing room

Samsung's ultra-fast 4TB 9100 Pro falls to its lowest-ever price on Amazon — PCIe 5.0 SSD delivers 14,800MB/s speeds and chart-topping performance

Montech HS01 Pro Case Review: excellent GPU cooling and dual exhaust

ASRock releases new firmware for AMD 800-series motherboards to 'enhance CPU operating stability' — update may address the AM5 burning socket crisis

AMD downgrades certain Ryzen CPUs to lesser stock coolers — Wraith Prism and Spire quietly retired, replaced with Wraith Stealth

Leaked Intel Nova Lake-S shipping manifest hints at 28-core CPU — possible counter to AMD's Ryzen 8000 line-up

AMD details how it built a product line-up with just two RDNA 4 dies — Flexible design and asymmetric harvesting enables production of multiple models without new silicon

Cougar Polar X2 1200W Platinum Power Supply Review

Nvidia posts $46 billion revenue in another record quarter — Data center and gaming GPU sales break records

Phison squashes reports of Windows 11 breaking SSDs — says it was unable to reproduce issues despite 4,500 hours of testing, recommends users deploy heatsinks just in case

Nvidia shares Blackwell Ultra's secrets — NVFP4 boost detailed and PCIe 6.0 support

Chinese firms turn to used Nvidia GPUs following Beijing H20 crackdown — industry reports 'surge' in A100 and H100 chips being stripped and repurposed