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Intel Warns Of "Damage" From Non-K Alder Lake CPU Overclocking

Tom's Hardware Jan 21, 2022 | 09:51 am

The "12th Gen non-K processors were not designed for overclocking," says Intel, as it warns that adjusting clocks or voltages could damage or shorten the life of these CPUs.

This Alienware Aurora Desktop With RTX 3060 is Cheaper Than Ever — Real Deals

Tom's Hardware Jan 21, 2022 | 09:38 am

Today, kickstart the weekend with a massive $565 saving on Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition with RTX 3060, thanks to a secret discount code!

BrainChip's $499 Akida AI Board Goes Solo

Tom's Hardware Jan 21, 2022 | 09:22 am

The AKD1000 neuromorphic processor from BrainChip can now be bought as a Mini PCIe card instead of a bundle.

Intel to Invest Up to $100 Billion in New Ohio Mega Site

Tom's Hardware Jan 21, 2022 | 09:00 am

Intel to make initial investments of $20 billion in two new fabs in Ohio.

Raspberry Pi Mobile LTE Hotspot Adds WiFi and Network Storage Anywhere

Tom's Hardware Jan 21, 2022 | 08:03 am

This Raspberry Pi mobile LTE hotspot is a custom van life companion, working as both a network access point and NAS.

iBuypower Intel 12th Gen Z690 i7 DDR4 Gaming Review: One Way to Get Parts

Tom's Hardware Jan 21, 2022 | 08:00 am

The iBuypower Intel 12th Gen Z690 i7 DDR4 Gaming lets you build an Alder Lake machine to your liking, with a three-year warranty. But it may not have all the bells and whistles.

$10 RISC-V Development Board is an Arduino Alternative

Tom's Hardware Jan 21, 2022 | 06:59 am

A new RISC-V board out of China boasts eight UART interfaces and is looking for community involvement with its firmware

Russia Wants to Ban Cryptocurrency. Kind Of

Tom's Hardware Jan 21, 2022 | 06:06 am

Russia's secret service is fine with mining, but it does not want cryptocurrencies to be used in the country.

Intel's Flagship GPU Arc Alchemist Trades Blows With 3070 Ti in Alleged Benchmarks

Tom's Hardware Jan 21, 2022 | 05:28 am

Intel's Xe-HPG GPU with 512 EUs may be not as fast as top-of-the-range models, but it shines in compute .

ASRock Z690 Aqua Launching With Eye-Watering $1,399 Price Tag

Tom's Hardware Jan 20, 2022 | 14:47 pm

ASRock has revealed its next generation of Aqua motherboards, this time built for Intel's new 12th Gen Alder Lake platform.

Intel CEO to Provide Update on Manufacturing Plans Tomorrow

Tom's Hardware Jan 20, 2022 | 14:05 pm

Intel says that it will share its "latest plans for investment in manufacturing leadership," during a live webcast tomorrow at 11.30am PST (7.30pm GMT).

EVGA GeForce RTX 30 Bundles Now in Stock for Weary Gamers

Tom's Hardware Jan 20, 2022 | 13:46 pm

Antonline's bundles are pricey, but they may represent a better value than eBay scalpers.

AMD Preps for Zen 4: Different Types of Cores Now Supported in Linux

Tom's Hardware Jan 20, 2022 | 13:03 pm

AMD issues driver updates for future Zen 4 and Zen 4C CPUs.

Windows 11 Task Manager Revamp Spotted in Insider Preview 22538

Tom's Hardware Jan 20, 2022 | 12:54 pm

Windows 11's Fluent Design continues to permeate updates coming to the OS, and now it looks like the UI designers have turned their focus on to one of the PC enthusiasts' favorite haunts.

The RX 6500 XT Is the Rarest Card You Can Buy From Scalpers

Tom's Hardware Jan 20, 2022 | 12:38 pm

AMD's RX 6500 XT is one of the rarest cards you can find scalped on eBay, which is a testament to its incredibly low availability at launch.

AMD Releases Radeon Adrenalin 22.1.2 Driver Update

Overclockers Jan 20, 2022 | 12:08 pm

Earlier this week, AMD released the Radeon Adrenalin 22.1.2 driver. This latest update provides support for AMD's newest budget and mobile GPUs. Also included is support for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction. This driver also addresses a load time issue while playing Borderlands 3. For additional information and download links please continue reading AMD's notes below.

Lenovo Legion 7 Review: Hot and Heavy Powerhouse

Tom's Hardware Jan 20, 2022 | 12:00 pm

The AMD-powered Lenovo Legion 7 is a powerhouse, especially when configured with top-of-the-line specs. Although it runs hot, the Lenovo Legion 7 is among the best gaming laptops available.

China Desktop GPU Sell-in Figures Dropped 19% in December

Tom's Hardware Jan 20, 2022 | 11:01 am

Market watchers in China observed a 19% decline in GPUs shipped into the country in Dec 2021. The Colorful and Gigabyte brands saw the largest drop, with these brands perhaps facing the greatest difficulties or prioritizing other markets.

AMD Confirms RX 6500 XT GPU Was Designed for Ryzen 6000 Laptops

Tom's Hardware Jan 20, 2022 | 10:51 am

AMD explains why it cut down its Radeon RX 6500 XT/RX 6400 GPUs so severely.

Arm Morello SoC Marks Major Milestone

Tom's Hardware Jan 20, 2022 | 09:33 am

The Morello SBC's SoC is based on the Arm Neoverse N1 but with an experimental version of the Arm architecture with added CHERI security extensions. It is now being tested by the likes of Microsoft and Google.

Jolly Brings Onboard Wi-Fi To Arduino Uno Boards

Tom's Hardware Jan 20, 2022 | 09:06 am

An upgrade chip for Arduino Uno boards adds wireless capabilities

Cooler Master Launches New HAF, MasterBox Cases, Hints Something Big Is Coming

Tom's Hardware Jan 20, 2022 | 09:00 am

Cooler Master is bringing its HAF case line back with the HAF 500, along with new MasterBox 500 and TD300 cases.

Super Flower Leadex V Platinum Pro 1000W Power Supply Review

Tom's Hardware Jan 20, 2022 | 08:00 am

Super Flower shows its potential with a super-compact 1000W PSU, the Leadex V Platinum Pro.

Get This Alienware Gaming Laptop With RTX 3080 for its Lowest Ever Price — Real Deals

Tom's Hardware Jan 20, 2022 | 07:44 am

Today, Alienware's RTX 3070-armed m15 R4 is now at its lowest price thanks to a massive $850 discount with a sneaky coupon code.

Intel's $7 Billion Fab 34 Gets First Equipment

Tom's Hardware Jan 20, 2022 | 06:04 am

Intel installs first tools at Fab 34, set to start production in 2023.

Intel’s Bitcoin-Mining 'Bonanza Mine' Chip Bags First Big Customer (Updated)

Tom's Hardware Jan 19, 2022 | 15:46 pm

An S-4 filing indicates that crypto-mining startup GRIID, which is set to go public for $3.3 billion on the NYSE in the coming days, has signed a long-term deal with Intel for its "BMZ2" ASICs.

Optane Rides Again: New Intel Datacenter Drives Incoming

Tom's Hardware Jan 19, 2022 | 14:29 pm

Optane memory is no longer made by Micron, but new Intel Optane SSDs keep coming.

AMD RX 6500 XT PCIe 3.0 vs. 4.0 Tested

Tom's Hardware Jan 19, 2022 | 14:22 pm

We tested the Radeon RX 6500 XT on both a PCIe 3.0 and 4.0 interface. Exceeding the 4GB VRAM on a lower PCIe 3.0 platform can drop performance by as much as 40% in our testing.

Intel Media Driver 22.1.1 Adds Support for Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs

Tom's Hardware Jan 19, 2022 | 13:49 pm

As well as supporting Intel's highly anticipated Arc Alchemist GPU family and the ADL-N ULV processor GPUs, users will benefit from greater stability and performance.

Silicon Power Launches XPower XS70 M.2 Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD

Overclockers Jan 19, 2022 | 13:14 pm

Silicon Power has just launched the XPower XS70 M.2 NVMe SSD. The XS70 is Silicon Power's latest addition to an already impressive lineup of high-speed storage devices. With a PCIe Gen4 x4 interface and NVMe 1.4 support, the XS70 is capable of sequential reads of up to 7300 MB/s and writes of up to 6800 MB/s. It features a large full surround heat sink and is available in 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB models. Silicon Power has yet to disclose pricing or availability at the time of this writing. Below is Silicon Power's press release.

Raspberry Pi ARK-io Survival Deck Doubles as Mobile Weather Station

Tom's Hardware Jan 19, 2022 | 12:05 pm

This Raspberry Pi survival deck doubles as a mobile weather station and features an NESDR smart wide band RF receiver.

Radeon RX 6500 XT Is Nearly Impossible to Find on Launch Day

Tom's Hardware Jan 19, 2022 | 11:48 am

AMD's Radeon RX 6500 XT goes on sale today, but it's nearly impossible to find from online and local retailers. Only a couple of stores have the RX 6500 XT in stock on launch day.

EVGA Announces Z690 Classified

Overclockers Jan 19, 2022 | 10:25 am

Yesterday, EVGA introduced the Z690 Classified. Designed to support Intel's latest 12th generation Core series processors, the always overbuilt motherboard includes a 19-phase VRM, dual 2.5 GbE NICs and EVGA's unique style on this EATX SKU. You'll find several USB ports on the rear IO including two 20 Gbps Type-C ports among a slew of other features. You can find this board at a wallet-emptying $629.99. You can read more information on this board at the EVGA website.

ADATA XPG ATOM 50 M.2 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD Review

Overclockers Jan 18, 2022 | 08:00 am

Recently, XPG, ADATA's gaming brand, released the ATOM 50 PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD. Marketed for gamers of both PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles, the ATOM 50 is designed as a massive upgrade from standard solid-state drives or for expanding the storage space for the PS5. In this review, we scrutinize the ATOM 50, putting it through the rigors of our benchmark suite.

AMD Releases Radeon Adrenalin 22.1.1 Driver Update

Overclockers Jan 12, 2022 | 21:01 pm

AMD recently released its latest Radeon Adrenalin Driver 22.1.1. This new update brings additional support for the God of War and Monster Hunter Rise games. Up to a seven percent increase in 4K performance may be noticed in God of War with some AMD RX 6000 series graphics cards. Several bugs were also addressed, including graphical anomalies in Halo Infinite and Fortnite. For a full description please continue reading AMD's press release notes.

T-FORCE DELTA RGB 6400 MHz Review: Everything You Want From DDR5

Overclockers Jan 12, 2022 | 08:00 am

Team Group released a new kit of RGB memory with an astounding 6400 MHz speed rating. As part of their T-FORCE line of gaming-oriented memory, the new DELTA RGB is the first memory officially released to break the 6000 MHz barrier. Even amidst component shortages, we managed to get our hands on this rare memory. We'll tell you everything you need to know about this new product launch from Team Group and show you what it can do when overclocked.

CES 2022: EKWB Presents the Next Generation of Liquid Cooling

Overclockers Jan 7, 2022 | 06:56 am

At the Venetian Tower in Las Vegas, EKWB showcased its latest water cooling components and won a couple of awards for its efforts. Both the EK-Quantum Velocity2 CPU water block and the ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme Glacial motherboard featuring an EKWB monoblock received the CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree. Other products highlighted at the event included the never-seen-before EK Vector2 GPU water blocks, Reflection2 distribution plates, and EK Quantum surface radiators. EKWB's Pro series was also on display, engineered for NVIDIA's A6000 and A100 GPUs. For more details, continue reading EKWB's press release below.

CES 2022: Biostar Reveals B660 Series motherboards and RX 6500 XT GPU

Overclockers Jan 6, 2022 | 12:20 pm

Biostar unveiled its latest mid-grade products for CES 2022. The B660GTA, the B660GTQ, and the B660GTN are all members of Biostar's Racing line of motherboards. The trio covers ATX, m-ATX, and m-ITX form factors and provides plenty of features without costing an arm and a leg. Continuing that theme, the RX 6500 XT is a dual-slot, dual-fan 1080p capable GPU featuring 4 GB of VRAM. The RX 6500 XT isn't going to set any records, but it should most definitely fit in your budget with pricing expected in the $250 range (availability and market notwithstanding).

CES 2022: Phanteks Reveals Cases, Power Supplies, and More

Overclockers Jan 6, 2022 | 08:34 am

Phanteks revealed several new cases, power supplies, fans, and more at this year's CES event. Headlining Phantek's coverage is the Evolv Shift XT mini-ITX chassis and Revolt SFX power supply. These small form factor components provide a powerful platform for the smallest builds. Also announced today are the White Edition Evolv X and Eclipse P600S cases, SK PWM D-RGB series fans, and AMP series power supplies. Phanteks was kind enough to include pricing and expected availability for all of its new products. Below is Phanteks product coverage.

CES 2022: ASRock Reveals Z690 Taichi Razer Edition Motherboard

Overclockers Jan 6, 2022 | 08:29 am

Today, ASRock revealed the Z690 Taichi Razer Edition motherboard. Built around the LGA1700 socket the Taichi Razer is ready for Intel's 12th generation Alder Lake CPUs. This powerhouse motherboard features a 20 phase SPS Dr.MOS power design and reinforced DDR5 DIMM slots capable of RAM overclocks of up to 6400MHz. Stunning lighting effects are possible due to the integrated Razer Chroma RGB and controlled via Razer's easy-to-use Synapse software. Pricing and availability have not been released yet, so stay tuned for future notifications. Below is ASRock's official press release.

Cyber Monday 2019: Date, Start Time, and Best Deals

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 28, 2019 | 09:10 am

Cyber Monday 2019 falls on Dec. 2, with deals starting as early as the evening of Black Friday. Cyber Monday deals are a bargain hunter's dream. They offer holiday shoppers discounts on just about eve...

Windows 10X Will Come to All Laptops, Not Just Foldables (Report)

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 28, 2019 | 08:32 am

Microsoft originally promoted Windows 10X as a tailor-made solution for 2-in-1s and a new class of foldable devices, but we now know with some confidence that the software giant will bring its upcomin...

How to Choose Where to Extract an Archive on Windows 10

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 27, 2019 | 11:00 am

Windows has native support to extract compressed files, and while it?s serviceable, it?s still a subpar solution to third-party applications like WinRAR or 7-zip.Depending on the app you have installe...

4 Reasons to Buy the Pixelbook Go (and 3 Reasons to Skip)

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 27, 2019 | 08:00 am

The Pixelbook Go is Google's latest and greatest Chromebook. For $849 (starting at $649), the Pixelbook Go moves Google from 2-in-1s and detachables to a regular old clamshell, and while that may seem...

If You?re Going to Spend $180 on a Backpack, Make It This One

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 26, 2019 | 11:00 am

My philosophy on backpacks has always been the same: they?re useful but ultimately disposable, and not worth getting too attached to or spending lots of money on.Blame it on a decade-and-a-half of sch...

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. MacBook Pro: Which Premium Laptop Wins?

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 26, 2019 | 08:00 am

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 3 may not be a direct competitor to the MacBook Pro, but the new 15-inch model is sure to draw comparisons with Apple's flagship laptop. New this year, the 15-inch Surfa...

Best 17-inch Laptops 2019

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 25, 2019 | 13:20 pm

Whether you're streaming TV shows or working with multiple spreadsheets, 17-inch laptops are the ultimate productivity machines. And while they've historically been criticized for being large and clun...

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 25, 2019 | 12:02 pm

Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 adds USB-C and 10th Gen CPUs, but those welcome additions come at a cost.

The Future Tech Awards Are Coming: What You Need to Know

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 25, 2019 | 12:00 pm

Cheers to another year in tech! With the end of the year drawing closer, we?re celebrating with the announcement of the Future Tech Awards ceremony on January 8, 2020. The Future Tech Awards recognize...

Best Touch Screen Laptops of 2019

Laptop Mag Main Feed Oct 25, 2019 | 11:45 am

Whether you're jotting down notes, sketching a masterpiece or just quickly zooming in on a photo, touch screens add a lot of versatility to your average laptop. Thanks to technological advances, lapto...

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