Hardware

Core i9 14900KS heatspreader transformed into CPU water block - clever machining yields a functioning water block
A Chinese modder has machined their CPU's IHS (Integrated Heat Spreader) into a functional water-block for liquid cooling.
2025-04-27 12:49
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Tests indicate Intel's '200S Boost' feature provides no real gain for Arrow Lake CPUs on Linux
Phoronix's testing shows that Intel's 200S Boost feature yields little to no performance improvements with the same RAM kit.
2025-04-26 18:13
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Windows will now let you swear at it — introduces toggle to disable profanity filter for voice typing
Due to popular demand, Microsoft is introducing a profanity filter toggle to Windows 11 Voice Typing.
2025-04-26 17:27
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PC case and components maker Hyte pauses shipments to U.S. customers amid tariff pressures
Hyte has temporarily suspended U.S. shipments due to the newly introduced tariffs, with higher prices likely ahead.
2025-04-26 15:11
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Ryzen 5 9600X CPU at an all-time low, comes with a free 500GB PCIe 4.0 SSD
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU is available at Newegg for $219 and comes with a free 500GB SSD and a copy of Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-04-26 15:07
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Elon Musk’s Nvidia-powered Colossus supercomputer faces pollution allegations from under‐reported power generators
xAI's Colossus supercomputer at Memphis, Tennessee, is accused of spewing excess pollution to get the power it needs to run all its GPUs.
2025-04-26 14:11
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Montech XR Wood Case Review: Low cost, wood accents
Montech’s XR Wood features a unique aesthetic and a budget price, but does it deliver performance? We test it with Intel’s i9-14900K with both the pre-installed fans and with a standardized set of fans to determine its efficiency.
2025-04-26 13:00
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AMD's Ryzen 5 7533HS APU makes its debut with Lenovo's budget lineup
Lenovo's latest budget laptops feature a never-before-seen Ryzen 5 7533HS (Rembrandt-R) APU from AMD.
2025-04-26 12:40
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TSMC discloses N2 defect density — lower than N3 at the same stage of development
TSMC claims N2 defect density is lower than N3 defect density two quarters before mass production starts, reveals N2 HVM time frame.
2025-04-25 17:13
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Microsoft launches Recall to Windows 11 general availability — Click to Do and Improved Search also coming
Microsoft's flagship Windows 11 AI feature, Recall, is launching to general availability today, along with other features, like Click to Do and Improved Windows Search, as part of an April non-security release.
2025-04-25 17:00
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MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: The Pro is better in nearly every way, but the Air might be the better choice
How much are you willing to pay for a better display?
2025-04-25 16:46
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Linux developers want to remove i486 and i586 Pentium CPU support to unburden kernel developers
Linux developers are discussing removing i486 and early i586 (Pentium) CPU support from the Linux kernel to unburden Linux developers.
2025-04-25 16:44
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AMD patches critical Zen 5 microcode bug — partners deliver new BIOS with AGESA 1.2.0.3C
Motherboard partners are rolling out a new BIOS update for Ryzen 9000 CPUs, fixing a critical vulnerability that could allow hackers to run malicious microcode.
2025-04-25 16:43
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TP-Link under DOJ investigation for alleged predatory pricing practices and national security concerns
The U.S. DOJ launched an antitrust investigation on TP-Link, just as the U.S. Commerce Department continues its probe on the company's impact to American national security.
2025-04-25 15:52
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Gigabyte addresses RTX 50-series thermal gel leak, blames over-application in early production units
There will be no recall or replacement as Gigabyte says the issue does not compromise the product's performance, stability, or lifespan.
2025-04-25 15:40
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Intel redefines AI strategy — Jaguar Shores to be rack-level design with focus on silicon photonics
Intel outlined its revamped AI strategy under new leadership that includes variety of workload-specific products, optical interconnects for rack-scale solutions, and revamped software stack.
2025-04-25 15:20
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Intel posts flat year-over-year earnings and bleak outlook, warns about macroeconomic pressures
Intel reports flat revenue but deeper losses and lower margins in Q1 2025 as well as gives a bleak Q2 guidance driven by macroeconomic and trade-related uncertainties.
2025-04-25 14:49
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Nvidia's budget RTX 5060 GPUs rumored to launch on May 19th
Word on the street is that the $299 RTX 5060 is set to drop on May 19th next month, landing right before Computex.
2025-04-25 13:57
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Nvidia's budget RTX 5060 GPUs rumored to launch on May 19 (a day before Computex kicks off)
Word on the street is that the $299 RTX 5060 is set to drop on May 19th next month, landing right before Computex.
2025-04-25 13:57
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China reportedly waives tariffs on some US chip imports — duties paid are eligible for refunds
Chinese authorities might be putting an exemption from their 125% tariff on some American chip imports.
2025-04-25 12:21
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