Crucial 32GB (16GBx2) DDR5-6400 CUDIMM Memory Kit Review

Memory by stefan @ 2025-01-12 read/post comments(0)

Despite the high latency of C52, the DDR5-6400 CUDIMM kit from Crucial does trade punches with the Silicon Power Pulse C30 DDR5-6000 DIMM kit we have reviewed just some time ago, which is a great thing to see for a memory running at a such low voltage! During our testing, the memory remained cool all the time so are definitely recommended to be installed in systems with less-than-ideal airflow as well. read more

ACER Predator Hera 32GB DDR5-7200 RGB Memory Kit Review

Memory by stefan @ 2025-01-03 read/post comments(0)

Predator Hera DDR5-7200 memory kit is definitely a high-end product, which impressed us with stability not only running at stock settings, but also allowed increasing the operating frequency of up to 3800MHz, for operating at 7600MT/s, this without raising the stock voltage and keeping the latencies at stock settings! read more

SteelSeries Apex PRO Gen 3 Gaming Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2025-01-01 read/post comments()

Apex PRO Gen 3 improves upon the already high-end Apex Pro TKL 2023 from SteelSeries, being overkill for the mainstream gamer. It comes with a ton of configuration options, while the adjustable actuation thanks to the Hall-effect switches is really next-level! The actuation can be set as low as 0.1mm and setting up dual-function keys with dual-actuation can really help in various games. The keyboard has been also improved with extra dampening layers, to provide quiet typing experience, so it can be used easily for productivity work. read more

AQIRYS LYNX Gaming Mouse Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-12-29 read/post comments(0)

After customizing LYNX to our liking, we played some Path of Exile 2, Silent Hill 2, The Dark Pictures: “Devil in Me” but also Smite 2. For casual gamers, LYNX does feel right at home, tracking well in all situations, not requiring very high DPI settings or overly complicated features. The customization options are quite interesting considering the entry-level segment where it is positioned and while the button covers and back panels are removable with other brands as well, the board with easy swappable switches is a novelty for the price the mouse sells at. read more

Crucial 32GB (16GBx2) DDR5-5600 SODIMM Memory Kit Review

Memory by stefan @ 2024-12-24 read/post comments()

Even if we are dealing with a kit with the same main latencies as the stock Kimtigo Semi KT8GS5PA4-H DDR5-6000 sticks, we noted a small, but visible performance boost overall, which is quite impressive! Thanks to the Crucial 32GB DDR5-5600 SODIMM kit, the ECS Liva Z7 Plus can be used with more applications at once, without worrying about memory filling up, so we won’t hesitate to recommend it as a next upgrade path! read more

ENDORFY LIV Plus Wireless Gaming Mouse Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-12-19 read/post comments(0)

The LIV Plus Wireless does adopt an interesting design with multi-layered holed design and while this may be a good decision in terms of structural durability, some may find it a bit uncomfortable, if held tight on the sides while in intense gaming sessions. This can be alleviated by attaching some grip tapes, something we did not find in the packaging as a bundle. LIV Plus Wireless was designed to be used with both palm and fingertip grips, depending on the hand size and has tracked flawlessly in games we have tried such as Escape Simulator, The Ascent, Silent Hill 2 and Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. read more
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ThieAudio Origin In-Ear Monitors @ TechPowerUp

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ThieAudio introduces bone conduction drivers to its IEM line with the new Origin, a quadbrid set using a combination of DD/BCD/BA/EST drivers to put out a fun and colored sound that goes bass-first, yet has something of note in the… Go To Full Article

Chinese social media app RedNote is the number one app as TikTok ban looms

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With TikTok likely just days away from being banned in the US, the app’s users are pushing some previously little-known apps to the top of Apple and Google’s stores. The app that has so far seemed to benefit the most… Go To Full Article

Threads is starting to test community notes

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Last week, Meta decided it would replace its professional fact-checking program with X-style "Community Notes" and it looks like a version of the feature is already being tested on Threads. Alessandro Paluzzi, a developer who frequently posts leaked details on… Go To Full Article

TSMC allowed to build 2nm Chips outside Taiwan

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This marks a significant shift from Taiwan's long-standing "Silicon Shield" strategy, which prioritized keeping cutting-edge semiconductor production within the country to bolster its geopolitical importance. Go To Full Article

Nintendo's goofy alarm clock will be available to everyone in March

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Alarmo, the most important hardware announcement Nintendo's made in the last year, will soon be available to a lot more people. Nintendo says the motion-tracking alarm clock will be able to be purchased "in stores at participating retailers" in March,… Go To Full Article

MSI’s New Gaming PC Has a Touchscreen Case

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While companies have been putting displays on PC cases for many years, MSI's new gaming tower takes this aesthetic up a notch. There is a built-in 1080p touchscreen on the front, and I absolutely love it. Go To Full Article

Nvidia's unreleased RTX Titan Ada specs leak on Reddit

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According to Tom’s Hardware a GPU-Z screenshot and photograph shared by user FluxRBLX on the Nvidia subreddit reveal the specifications of the rumoured RTX Titan Ada GPU, featuring a fully enabled AD102 GPU and 48GB of VRAM. Go To Full Article

Neverwinter Nights gets new patch

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For those of use who came in very early, Neverwinter Nights, was released in 2002 and re-released as an Enhanced Edition in 2018. It should have died off years ago, but it has a strong gaming community which kept it… Go To Full Article

Britain wants to get an AI empire

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According to CNBC, the government is primarily focused on expanding data center capacity across the U.K. to support developers of powerful AI models that rely on high-performance computing equipment hosted in remote locations. Go To Full Article

Nvidia hits back at Biden's AI chip restrictions

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The outgoing Biden administration has introduced the Final Rule on Artificial Intelligence Diffusion, a set of stringent restrictions designed to limit the export of AI-focused chips to most countries. The new regulation, however, offers exemptions for key allies and partners. Go To Full Article

WordPress is in trouble

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It’s hard to see how to move forward from here. I think the best bet would be for people to rally around a new community-driven infrastructure. This would likely require a fork of WordPress, though, and that’s going to be… Go To Full Article

Microsoft set to score an own goal

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Microsoft has advised users of its Office 365 suite in six Asia-Pacific nations they face big price rises when they renew subscriptions claiming that is to prop up its AI business. Go To Full Article

Apple in more trouble with the EU

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For those who came in late, Apple released a wave of different fees which it claimed would solve the issue of developers having to pay up to a third for the privilege of being in its walled garden of delights. Go To Full Article

ENERMAX Launches LIQTECH XTR, Workstation-Level CPU AIO Cooler

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ENERMAX is proud to be launching its new workstation-level CPU AIO cooler: LIQTECH XTR. Specifically designed for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper and Intel Xeon W series processors with a cooling capacity of over 550 W. LIQTECH XTR AIO cooler debuted… Go To Full Article

Shokz Debuts OpenFit 2 Earbuds at CES 2025

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Shokz revealed its brand new OpenFit 2 model at last week's CES trade event—naturally, this second generation open earbud plays successor to the original OpenFit model and will exist alongside the already released OpenFit Air (a cheaper alternative). Shokz's OpenFit… Go To Full Article

Why the Witcher 4 Trailer Being "Pre-rendered" on an RTX 5090 Means Nothing

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You may have heard that CD Projekt RED have announced their Witcher 4 trailer was "pre-rendered" on an NVIDIA RTX 5090, which is (as of this writing) an upcoming top-tier GPU. While it's certain to be a beast of a… Go To Full Article

Yeston Unveils Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB "Sakura Atlantis" Card Design

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AMD's official announcement of new RDNA 4 generation of GPUs—comprised of Radeon RX 9070 XT and Radeon RX 9070—listed several manufacturing partners. YESTON did not join the likes of ASRock, PowerColor, Sapphire and XFX in showcasing custom designs "in-person" at… Go To Full Article

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Previewed Ahead of January 17 Launch

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January 17 will bring Dynasty Warriors: Origins, a thrilling new addition to the Dynasty Warriors series to PC, PlayStation 5 & Xbox, and we recently had the opportunity to play the tactical hack-and-slash action ahead of its release. … Go To Full Article

NVIDIA N1x SoC Uncovered by Data Miners

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Whispers of a brand new high-end Arm-based mobile processor—rumored to be in the works at NVIDIA HQ—emerged late last year. Data miners have since actively searched for any emerging details—initial bits of evidence have seemingly arrived earlier today, courtesy of… Go To Full Article

Airborne Empire Takes Flight through Steam Early Access

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Today Airborne Empire finally takes flight and is live on Steam! We—at the Wandering Band—are super excited for players to get their hands on the game, to celebrate there will be a 10% discount on the game for a limited… Go To Full Article

ASUS ROG Strix B860-A Gaming Wi-Fi @ TechPowerUp

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Intel's B860 chipset is here and offers Wi-Fi 7, CUDIMM memory support, PCIe Gen 5 and USB4, at lower pricing than Z890. But does this white motherboard have enough to tempt upgraders, especially considering Intel's Core Ultra processors' poor reception.… Go To Full Article

PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Red Devil & HellHound Reportedly Boost Beyond 3.0 GHz

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AMD enforced strict conditions upon its manufacturing partners at the recently concluded CES trade event—various custom Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 (non-XT) models were showcased, but technical details were not revealed. The TechPowerUp team had a hands-on look… Go To Full Article

Pwnage Unveils the Trinity CF Gaming Mouse

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Pwnage, a leader in premium gaming peripherals, proudly announces the launch of the Trinity CF gaming mouse. This groundbreaking device sets new standards in performance, durability, and versatility, catering to gamers seeking the best lightweight gaming mouse on the market.… Go To Full Article

Delta Force Reveals Big Plans for 2025 Updates

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Today, Delta Force developer Team Jade revealed their plans for continuing content updates coming to the game in 2025, as well as gave an update on the release of the mobile version of Delta Force. Delta Force has a bold… Go To Full Article

Mastodon will soon be owned by a nonprofit entity

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At a time when Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have shown that the whims of one person can upend an entire social network, Mastodon’s CEO and creator, Eugen Rochko, is heading the opposite direction. In a blog post published today,… Go To Full Article

UK to fast-track data center approvals as part of AI action plan

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In these areas, the Labour government will fast-track planning approvals for data centers and offer better access to the national energy grid. Starmer said the UK’s first AI Growth Zone would be established in Culham, Oxfordshire, home to the country’s… Go To Full Article

ASRock Arc B570 Challenger 10 GB OC Cards Sell Ahead of Jan 16 Embargo

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Over the past weekend, an Intel Arc GPU enthusiast has picked up a pair of embargo-busting ASRock Arc B570 Challenger 10 GB OC graphics cards. Intel has mandated an official launch at retail on January 16, yet Redditor genxontech presented… Go To Full Article

Apple's iPad mini 7 is $100 off right now

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Apple refreshed the iPad mini last October with upgraded internals and support for the Apple Pencil Pro. This configuration has 128GB of storage and Apple's A17 Pro chip. It also boasts 8GB of RAM, which is enough to support Apple… Go To Full Article

The 256GB Meta Quest 3S is down to its lowest price yet

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If you purchase a Meta Quest 3S now, you also get a copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month free trial of Meta Quest+. Both freebies have a combined value of $70. The Meta Quest+ subscription unlocks around 25… Go To Full Article

Halo 5: Guardians Steam Entry Spotted on Lenovo Legion Go S Promo

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Halo 5: Guardians has remained exclusive to Microsoft Xbox gaming systems since launching back in October 2015, during the Xbox One era—an approaching ten-year anniversary has fans wishing for a possible port over to PC platforms. Hopes were elevated late… Go To Full Article

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