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AMD Releases Apple Exclusive W6000X Workstation GPUs

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 12:55 pm

AMD unleashes three new W6000X GPUs designed exclusively for the Mac Pro, giving the Mac Pro serious graphical horsepower.

US Attempts to Fund $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill With Crypto Regulations

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 12:35 pm

New cryptocurrency rules proposed by U.S. lawmakers would reportedly help fund a $1 trillion infrastructure bill.

Study Says Many People Would Buy Stuff With Cryptocurrency If They Understood It

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 12:06 pm

A study conducted by PYMNTS and BitPay found that many U.S. consumers would use cryptocurrency to make payments.

Best Ultrabooks and Premium Laptops 2021

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 12:03 pm

Our picks for the best ultrabooks (super thin and light notebooks), along with other premium laptops now.

How to Optimize Your GPU for Ethereum Mining (Updated)

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 11:34 am

Tuning your card for the best performance and efficiency is important, and we've included most of the past three generations of GPUs.

How to Farm Chia Coin, Now With Pooling

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 11:33 am

How to setup up a Chia coin farm, including pooling, with details on hardware recommendations, how to create plots, and potential rewards.

How to Mine Ethereum: NiceHash, Mining Pools, Optimal Settings

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 11:32 am

The pros and cons of cryptocurrency mining, how to mine Ethereum, safe settings, and potential profits — and losses.

Best Mining GPUs Benchmarked and Ranked

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 11:32 am

We look at the best mining GPUs and current profitability for Ethereum, which explains why graphics card prices were so jacked up and why they're trending down now.

GPU Benchmarks and Hierarchy 2021: Graphics Cards Ranked

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 11:31 am

Our GPU benchmarks hierarchy ranks all the current and previous generation graphics cards based on real-world gaming tests. Find out how the latest GPUs stack up.

Best Graphics Cards for Gaming in 2021

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 11:26 am

We've benchmarked all the latest GPUs to select the best graphics cards for gaming. These graphics cards offer the best performance at their price and resolution, from 1080p to 4K.

Best Tech and PC Hardware Deals 2021: CPUs, SSDs and More

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 10:19 am

Whether you're looking for PC components, peripherals or prebuilt systems, these are the best deals on tech.

Intel Xe-HPG DG2-128EU Graphics Card Shows Up With 2,200 MHz Clock Speed

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 10:16 am

In a leaked Geekbench submission, we see the alleged clock speed of Intel's upcoming Xe-HPG DG2-128EU GPU reaching 2,200 MHz.

Best Computer Monitor Deals 2021

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 10:00 am

Find a quality monitor at a price that's more than fair. Here's everything you need to know to find a good deal.

Best Deals on Desktops and Laptops 2021

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 09:38 am

We've gathered the top pre-built desktop and laptop deals you can find.

Best Deals on CPUs 2021

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 09:30 am

We're rounding up the best deals on CPUs this year.

Best Deals on SSDs and Hard Drives 2021

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 09:21 am

These are the best SSD deals — guaranteed to expand the storage on your PC without emptying your wallet. This list is updated every day.

Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Gains Native SATA Support

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 09:21 am

The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 now supports SATA connections via its IO board, simplifying NAS creation

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Review: Fastest Integrated Graphics Ever

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 09:15 am

We benchmarked AMD's Ryzen 7 5700G in gaming and application workloads to see if it comes out on top.

Best Dell and Alienware Deals: nearly $1,000 off RTX 30 Series Gaming PCs and Laptops

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 09:07 am

Dell's gaming PC and laptop deals storm continues with another week of massive discounts, and you've got some awesome special offers to take advantage of.

Best SSD for PS5: A Guide to the M.2 SSDs compatible with PlayStation 5

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 09:02 am

Sony has finally enabled the SSD upgrade in the PlayStation 5 and drive requirements have been confirmed. Here are the best options worth your hard-earned money.

HP’s X34 Is a Well-Priced 165Hz Ultrawide Monitor

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 08:00 am

The HP X34 gaming monitor will offer 3440 x 1440 resolution and a 165 Hz refresh rate for under $500. HP announced it alongside six other 165 Hz screens.

ASRock B550 PG Riptide Motherboard Review: Well-Rounded and Affordable

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 08:00 am

The B550 PG Riptide offers a plethora of USB ports, dual M.2 sockets, capable power delivery and more for $159.99. But be careful overclocking with flagship-class processors.

McDonald's Cooks Up Secret PS5 Controller With Questionable Aesthetics

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 07:54 am

The PS5 may be hard to find in stock as it is, but McDonald's seems to have been secretly toying with the idea of a custom PS5 controller featuring... a Big Mac and fries.

Magnetic Levitation Switches Feel Like Typing on Air

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 07:26 am

Hall effect sensors and magnetic levitation are at the core of some new, 3D printed, keyboard switches

Crucial P5 Plus M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Affordable Gen4 Performance

Tom's Hardware Aug 3, 2021 | 03:00 am

Leveraging Micron’s 176L B47R TLC and the company’s latest PCIe Gen4 NVMe controller, the Crucial P5 Plus is a high-performance SSD priced to sell.

Windows 365 Generally Available, Starting at $20

Tom's Hardware Aug 2, 2021 | 17:54 pm

Microsoft's Windows 365 is now generally available, putting Windows 10 or 11 on almost any device from the cloud, starting at $20.

Huawei Installs Arm-based Data Center in Moscow

Tom's Hardware Aug 2, 2021 | 16:45 pm

Huawei has been hit hard as a result of the US-China trade wars, so Russia looks like a neutral ground to stand on.

Best Raspberry Pi Projects

Tom's Hardware Aug 2, 2021 | 16:27 pm

Makers have blown us away yet again with these incredible Raspberry Pi projects and we’re here to share the best of the best.

Best Gaming Monitors 2021: Budget, Curved, G-Sync and More

Tom's Hardware Aug 2, 2021 | 15:32 pm

Here are the best gaming monitors for PC available in 2021, from budget displays to 144Hz, 4K and curved.

Cougar Introduces the Dust 2 Mini-ITX Case

Tom's Hardware Aug 2, 2021 | 15:32 pm

Cougar today introduced the Dust 2, a Mini-ITX case which doubles down on the dust filtering and handling capabilities for actual road warriors.

ASUS Unveils X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme Motherboard

Overclockers Aug 2, 2021 | 12:59 pm

In a surprise turn of events on Friday, ASUS revealed the ROG X570 Crosshair VIII Extreme E-ATX motherboard. For Asus, this marks a return to the Extreme designator for AMD boards and is the latest flagship supplanting the Formula series. The ROG X570 Crosshair VIII Extreme supports all modern Ryzen CPUs (2000 series and newer) and APUs (2000 G Series and newer) and features an 18+2 phase VRM design with 90A power stages, microfine alloy chokes, and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors. Pricing and availability have not been released at this time, but we'll keep you posted. Below are additional specifications taken from the ASUS website.Read More

Noctua Announces Four New CPU Coolers for Intel’s LGA4189 Xeon

Overclockers Jul 30, 2021 | 12:05 pm

Today, Noctua announced the addition of four new CPU coolers for Intel's LGA4189 Xeon platform. The new coolers are designated NH-U14S DX-4189, NH-U12S DX-4189, NH-U9 DX-4189, and NH-D9 DX-4189 4U and provide a full range of options for compact work stations, rack servers, and full tower builds. Noctua also announced a mounting kit for adapting DX-3647 and TR4-SP3 series coolers to the LGA4189 CPUs. All of these products are said to be available at the Noctua online store and prices are either $29.90, $109.90, or $119.90 depending on the model you choose. For additional details please continue reading Noctua's press release quoted below.Read More

PNY Announces XLR8 EPIC-X RGB DDR4 Ram

Overclockers Jul 29, 2021 | 14:08 pm

PNY has just announced the addition of the EPIC-X RGB series into its already successful XLR8 Desktop memory. The Epic-X RGB will feature 2x8 GB (16 GB) ram kits ranging from 4000 MHz up to 4600 MHz. Each kit features RGB lighting, CAS18 or 19 Latency, and a limited lifetime warranty. While pricing is still unknown, availability will be through Amazon, Best Buy, or directly through PNY's online sales. Below is PNY's press release.Read More

AMD Releases Radeon Adrenalin 2020 21.7.2 Drivers

Overclockers Jul 29, 2021 | 14:07 pm

AMD recently released the Radeon Adrenalin 2020 21.7.2 Software update for Windows 10. This latest driver adds support for the game Chernobylite as well as additional Vulkan support. There are also several known bug fixes incorporated into this patch. For a complete list of GPU compatibility for this driver please continue reading AMD's press release.Read More

be quiet! Announces Dark Rock TF2 Top Flow CPU Cooler

Overclockers Jul 27, 2021 | 11:17 am

Today, be quiet! announced the Dark Rock TF2 CPU cooler with a top flow, dual heatsink, design. The Dark Rock TF2 features a pair of 135 mm silent wings fans, six heat pipes, and two separate fin arrays to create a factory-rated 230 W cooler. Availability is slated for August 10th with an MSRP of $85.90. Here is be quiet!'s press release.Read More

Biostar Announces RACING B560GTQ Motherboard and GAMING X Memory

Overclockers Jul 26, 2021 | 14:38 pm

Today, Biostar announced its RACING B560GTQ MicroATX motherboard and RGB DDR4 GAMING X 16GB 3600 MHz memory kit. The RACING B560GTQ motherboard is compatible with the latest Intel 11th generation processors and supports PCI-E 4.0 x4 (64Gb/s) M.2 NVMe SSDs. The RGB DDR4 GAMING X 2x8 GB memory kit is now available at 3600 MHz with a CAS Latency of 18. The RACING B560GTQ is listed with an MSRP of $150 but can be found on Newegg for only $129.95 (3rd Party Marketplace). The RGB DDR4 GAMING X 16GB 3600 MHz ram also has an MSRP of $150 but actual pricing and availability are still a mystery. Biostar's press release, listed below, has additional information about these two new products. Read More

EVGA Announces SuperNOVA P6 Series Power Supplies

Overclockers Jul 23, 2021 | 14:20 pm

EVGA just announced its SuperNOVA P6 series fully modular power supplies with power ratings of 650W, 750W, 850W, and 1000W. The SuperNOVA P6 is EVGA's most compact 80+ platinum ATX power supply at only 140 mm long. All four models feature a full-bridge, LLC Resonant Rectification, and a DC-DC design providing excellent efficiency and voltage regulation. Currently, only the 850W and 1000W models are available and are priced at $219.99 and $299.99 respectively. The 650W and 750W versions are coming soon but prices have not been published. Here is EVGA's official press release.Read More

Nvidia Releases GeForce Game Ready Driver 471.41 WHQL

Overclockers Jul 21, 2021 | 18:08 pm

Nvidia just released its latest Game Ready Driver, 471.41 WHQL, which provides added DLSS enhancements for Red Dead Redemption 2 and Chernobylite. Support for two new G-Sync capable monitors is included with this patch as well as 13 GeForce Experience Optimal Playable Setting profiles. To see if your Nvidia graphics card is compatible with G.R.D. 471.41 continue reading Nvidia’s press release.Read More

ADATA Announces Prospector Series SSD's for CHIA Plotting

Overclockers Jul 20, 2021 | 12:27 pm

ADATA has just announced the Prospector 970 and 950 SSD's with a focus on the high endurance demands of CHIA plotting. The Prospector 970 features 2TB of storage space with a Total Bytes Written (TBW) of 56,000 and has an MSRP of $1499.99. The Prospector 950 has a 1TB capacity and a TBW of 28,000 with an MSRP of $799.99. Both models are designed for continuous use and have a high Program-Erase (P/E) cycle rating. Below is ADATA's official press release. Read More

MSI Announces MAG Coreliquid C and MAG Coreliquid P Series AIO for LGA1700

Overclockers Jul 16, 2021 | 12:32 pm

Bold and eye-catching, the MAG CORELIQUID C Series and MAG CORELIQUID P Series are MSI’s latest all-in-one liquid coolers. Both liquid cooler series comes in 3 different sizes of radiators in 240mm, 280mm, and 360mm. What draws them apart is their looks, with the MAG CORELIQUID C Series looking vibrant thanks to the ARGB lighting on the water block and fans. On the other hand, the MAG CORELIQUID P Series looks modest and understated with a blacked-out design throughout its water block and fans.Read More

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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