Intrepid modder builds an M4-powered 4K iMac G3 with 3D-printed parts — guts 90s all-in-one and replaces internals with a Mac mini and an OLED screen
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Intrepid modder builds an M4-powered 4K iMac G3 with 3D-printed parts — guts 90s all-in-one and replaces internals with a Mac mini and an OLED screen
Does it come in blue?
Why copper markets are feeling the pinch due to aggressive AI data center expansion — expansive buildout to demand 1.1 million tonnes of copper annually by 2030, close to 3% of global demand
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Why copper markets are feeling the pinch due to aggressive AI data center expansion — expansive buildout to demand 1.1 million tonnes of copper annually by 2030, close to 3% of global demand
Alongside energy, water and computer chips, the supply squeeze is being felt further up the chain, too.
AI gadget makers are chasing problems that don't exist, Logitech CEO says — also details supply chain and pricing strategy
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AI gadget makers are chasing problems that don
Hanneke Faber argues that dedicated AI devices have yet to justify themselves as Logitech focuses on practical integrations.
AI boom forces delays on Transcend SSDs, SD cards and flash drives — SanDisk and Samsung short on supplying NAND chips
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AI boom forces delays on Transcend SSDs, SD cards and flash drives — SanDisk and Samsung short on supplying NAND chips
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Upcoming AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 120W TDP, leaked shipping manifest states — Zen 5 X3D refresh will maintain the same power draw as 9800X3D
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Upcoming AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 120W TDP, leaked shipping manifest states — Zen 5 X3D refresh will maintain the same power draw as 9800X3D
Increased clock speeds at no extra wattage.
Windows 11 update designed to improve dark mode greets users with a flashbang — preview build stuns unsuspecting eyeballs
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Windows 11 update designed to improve dark mode greets users with a flashbang — preview build stuns unsuspecting eyeballs
Install the latest preview build at your own peril.
ASRock releases new Intel motherboard with support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory — The "H610 Combo" features both types of DIMM slots, but you can't mix generations
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ASRock releases new Intel motherboard with support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory — The "H610 Combo" features both types of DIMM slots, but you can
Based on the LGA1700 platform.
AMD isn't increasing prices on CPUs, at least for now — Ryzen appears to be safe from the AI hysteria
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AMD isn
Industry insiders have not heard or seen any indication of AMD wanting to raise Ryzen CPU pricing.
Nvidia reinstates 32-bit PhysX support for RTX 50 series as part of its latest Game Ready driver rollout — 9 titles included in initial release
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Nvidia reinstates 32-bit PhysX support for RTX 50 series as part of its latest Game Ready driver rollout — 9 titles included in initial release
RTX 50 series users can now gain access to GPU-accelerated PhysX effects in supported titles.
AMD raises Radeon RX 9000 GPU prices, increasing by $10 for every 8GB of VRAM — another price hike is also scheduled for January 2026
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AMD raises Radeon RX 9000 GPU prices, increasing by $10 for every 8GB of VRAM — another price hike is also scheduled for January 2026
Radeon GPUs will continue to get more expensive in the upcoming months.