Noctua launches low profile coolers for AMD's new Ryzen processors
Low and quiet
Nintendo warns Switch users of condensation effects
Droplets could form after rapid temperature changes
The Best Tablets in Early 2023: An Evolving and Affordable Form of Computing
If you haven't bought a new tablet in recent years, now is a good time to consider doing so. Not only are tablets more powerful today, but the displays are better, and mainstream models let you enjoy features that were previously reserved for more expensive flagships.
This water-cooling mod reduces Nvidia RTX 4090's footprint to fit inside an ITX case
The 4090 has never looked so cute
Samsung 990 Pro users are reporting rapid health loss
Some 990 Pro SSDs are losing seven percent health in a few weeks
A new method to grow 2D materials paves the way for 2D transistors
Forward-looking: An international team of scientists have published research on a novel way to grow 2D materials using a method that could bring 2D transistor-based electronics to market sooner rather than later.
Apple's next MacBook Air and iMac could ship with 3nm-based M3 chips from TSMC
M3 is expected late this year or in early 2024
Mac Mini M2 reviews are in: better, faster, cheaper
The new Mac Mini sports Apple's latest M2 processor and comes in at a more affordable $599 starting price. If you need more power and connectivity options, you can opt for M2 Pro configurations, too. This also opens up the possibility of cheap Mac Mini M1s offered for less than $500 used.
GPU Pricing Update: Hardware Still Overpriced?
Our monthly GPU pricing update gives us the opportunity to revisit new card launches like the recent RTX 4070 Ti, see how those affect the overall market and where the best GPU deals are.
Intel Core i3-13100 vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5600: GPU Scaling Performance
The previous generation version of the Core i3-13100 was one of our favorite budget CPUs, so we're keen to see what this updated 13th-gen version has to offer.
When it comes to semiconductors, leading is not everything
Direct and collateral effects of the CHIPS act
Editor's take: Undeniably, we usually spend a lot of time talking about leading edge semiconductor manufacturing. This is a common mistake that everyone falls into when discussing semis, one which we are as guilty of as anyone. The world is rightly focused on the scarcity of companies capable of operating at the leading edge, but there is a lot more to semis.
Faulty Intel Ethernet controllers are dropping connections on some Raptor Lake motherboards
No fix for the faulty controller has been identified at this time
Asus ROG Flow X16 Gaming Laptop Review
Few tech companies are as comfortable taking chances quite like Asus, and the ROG Flow X16 gaming laptop is one such example sporting a big-screen with a 360-degree rotating display.
Basecamp decided to leave the cloud after spending $3.2 million in one year
Cloud companies are making "obscene" profits over medium-sized businesses
Nvidia RTX 4090 and 4080 gaming laptops will be available for pre-order starting February 1st
Gamers have a week to secure a new RTX 4090 or 4080 laptop before launch day
Explainer: What is SSD Trimming?
SSD trimming is a process that helps to maintain the performance of a solid-state drive over time. Windows and other operating systems optimize SSDs by using trimming. But what exactly is it and how does it work? Read our explainer on everything trim related!
Hard drive shipments nearly halved in 2022
Why it matters: A recent report from Trendfocus shows SSD sales continue to rise dramatically, while HDD manufacturers are noticing record-breaking declines in overall shipments. Analysts estimate that shipments declined by more than 40 percent compared to 2021.
CAMM standard set to replace SO-DIMM for laptop memory
Could CAMM be a big buzzword in 2024?
Nanosys shows off next-gen electroluminescent quantum dot display technology
Quantum dots may come into their own soon
Gigabyte reveals entry-level AMD A620 chipset for AM5 motherboards is coming
Highly anticipated: Gigabyte has revealed five new Gigabyte motherboard models featuring a new mysterious A620 chipset. Based on the name, it's safe to assume this is an upcoming entry-level AMD chipset for AM5 socket motherboards that is set to replace A520. It will also be the first A-series chipset to be compatible with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 7000 CPUs.
Apple refreshes MacBook Pros with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips
In brief: Apple has rejuvenated its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with the M2 Pro and M2 Max processors, its latest homegrown silicon. MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro can be configured with either a 10-core or 12-core CPU for up to 20 percent more performance over the M1 Pro and up to 32GB of unified memory with 200GB/s of bandwidth. Buyers can also opt for a 19-core GPU that's said to deliver up to 30 percent more graphics performance alongside a neural engine that's 40 percent faster than before.
Cost Per Frame: Best Value Graphics Cards in Early 2023
With the recent launch of new GPUs from both AMD and Nvidia, it's time to take a look into what graphics cards are the best value right now, using the most up to date pricing in several regions.
Laptop Core i9-13980HX smashes 30K barrier in Cinebench, outperforming AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X
Intel's flagship Core i9 mobile chip is fast enough, it can beat modern desktop CPUs
Taiwan chip exports jumped 18.4% last year as US sanctions crushed China's imports
But the future might not be so bright for Taiwan