GPU Maker Reveals Hidden Cost – Each HDMI Port Adds $1, Mostly in Licensing Fees
Ever wondered what goes into the cost of your graphics card beyond the chip and cooler? A rare glimpse inside …
Hardware
Unexpected Trend – DDR3 Motherboard Sales Jump 200-300% in Budget PC Market
In a surprising turn for the PC hardware market, a distinct DDR3 Motherboard backward trend is emerging. While the industry …
NVIDIA May Prioritize 8GB RTX 5060 GPUs, Reducing Supply of Higher VRAM Models
A new report from the supply chain suggests NVIDIA is making a significant strategic pivot for its ongoing RTX 50 …
ASUS Sets Date – First AMD Ryzen AI 400 “Gorgon Point” Laptops Launch January 22
The wait for the next wave of AI-powered laptops has a concrete start date. ASUS has confirmed that the first …
Micron Sparks Backlash, Claims Ending Crucial Brand Still “Helps Consumers”
Micron Technology’s decision to discontinue its well-regarded Crucial brand of memory and SSDs for the consumer DIY market has ignited …
Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus Leaks in Benchmark, Showing Small Performance Uplift
Intel appears to be preparing a minor refresh of its current desktop processors, as evidenced by a new benchmark listing …
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D Spotted – A 16-Core Workstation CPU with 3D V-Cache Incoming
A new and powerful professional-grade processor from AMD has surfaced via an unexpected channel. The Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D, a …
Warning for PC Builders – Power Supplies (PSUs) and CPU Coolers Could Get More Expensive
PC builders and upgraders may want to factor in additional costs for core system components in the near future. A …
Intel’s Arc B770 Mystery – Driver Hints at GPU Intel Won’t Announce
At CES 2026, Intel chose to spotlight its next-generation Panther Lake processors, leaving a conspicuous gap in its graphics roadmap. …
Russian Modder Builds DIY DDR5 Memory Stick, Saving Up to $800 Against Retail Price
In an impressive display of technical skill, a Russian hardware modder known as VIK-on has successfully built a fully functional …