ViewSonic plans to launch a portable 15-inch 4K-OLED monitor
An unusual offering among portable monitors, but high DPI could have benefits for some
AMD details Ryzen 7040U mobile CPUs, claims the 7840U can beat Apple M2
The new processors will debut in laptops from Framework, Acer, Lenovo, HP, and Razer
Modder shows off 3D-printed cooling shroud to replace dead GPU fans
Bigger is better, right?
Silicon wafer shipments suffered a steep decline in the first quarter of 2023
Just like everything else, silicon wafers aren't selling that well anymore
MIT researchers unveil faster method of "growing" 2D transistors on top of wafers
New process significantly speeds up 2D transistor production
AMD Radeon 7800 XT emerges in Geekbench, possibly hinting at imminent unveiling
Benchmark score is likely not indicative of final performance, more RDNA3 GPUs are coming
AMD confirms mainstream RDNA 3 GPUs before summer, accidentally lists Radeon 7950 XTX
Great news for an increasingly stale GPU market
TSMC may charge 30 percent more for chips made at its US-based Arizona fabs
The chipmaker is looking for $15 billion in subsidies from the US government
Why Are Modern PC Games Using So Much VRAM?
With the best graphics cards now sporting more RAM than an average PC, we look at just why games are using ever more video memory to create all the visual effects.
When 2013-era graphics produce 2023-era memory loads
Researchers fully compromise AMD fTPM, confirming voltage fault injection vulnerability
Method exposes all cryptographic information and neutralizes BitLocker
Microsoft working on custom Arm-based silicon for PCs
The Microsoft Silicon Team is expanding
AM5 direct-die water block can lower Ryzen CPU temps by more than 25C
You'll have to delid your CPU
Intel will rebrand Core processors starting with Meteor Lake
Recent leaks suggest "Ultra" moniker will be part of the new product naming convention
Guide to AMD Ryzen 7000 Motherboard Chipsets
When selecting a motherboard for your new Ryzen 7000 CPU, you will encounter three main options: X670, B650, and A620. But what are the differences, and what's the deal with X670E and B650E boards? Which should you choose for your system? This guide will provide all the answers and more.
Nvidia RTX 3060 loses its crown as Valve's Steam survey returns to normal
The RTX 3060 was king for just a month
3D printed armor kit can protect your vintage 3Dfx Voodoo2 card against physical damage
Protect your retro gaming rig
If one PC creates 20dB of noise and another makes 40dB, how louder is the second PC?
Also: what are humming, rattling and whining PC noises?
Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti specs confirmed by die shot and retail listing
8GB of VRAM confirmed - possibly launching at Computex 2023 next month
The Best 1440p Gaming Monitors: 1H 2023
Gaming monitors at 1440p remain the sweet spot for those who don't need to spend a ton of money to play at high refresh rates. With recommendations across six categories there's plenty to choose from.
Intel posts biggest quarterly loss in company history as processor sales plunge
Bottom line: Unlike other tech giants like Microsoft and Google, Intel's bottom line is hurting this year. The company saw a $2.8 billion loss in Q1 – the worst in its history and a major hit at a time when it is scrambling to pivot towards an open foundry model and protect its future. CEO Pat Gelsinger assumed a lot of risks with the new strategy and believes it will pay off in spades, but we'll have to wait and see.
AMD's Radeon 7800 XT and 7700 XT could get announced around Computex next month
Better value competitors for the GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 Ti are sorely needed
Ukraine army is using the Steam Deck to control machine gun turrets
Valve is unlikely to be pleased
Macs Fan Control adds support for new MacBook Pros and Mac mini
This handy fan control utility has been recently updated with complete support for the latest 14" and 16" MacBook Pros and Mac mini with M2 chips.
LG Gram SuperSlim weighs under 1kg, packs a 15-inch OLED screen
It's also extremely thin