Mara Lindqvist
Hardware Editor · 144 stories[email protected]Mara Lindqvist edits the hardware desk. She covers graphics cards, processors, memory and storage, the foundries and chip designers behind them, and what the numbers on a spec sheet mean for people choosing a PC. Specifications in her stories come from manufacturer spec pages and datasheets.
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NewsIntel Nova Lake Release Date News: CES 2027 Plans Revealed
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan told investors Nova Lake is tracking ahead of schedule, with more details coming at CES in January 2027.
ExplainerWhat Is TDP (Thermal Design Power)? CPU and GPU Explained
What TDP actually measures, how it differs from real power draw, and how Intel PL1/PL2, AMD PPT, and GPU TGP figures compare across current chips.
NewsRAM Prices in 2026: Why They're So High, and When They'll Drop
AI and HBM demand from Samsung, SK hynix and Micron is draining consumer DRAM supply, pushing DDR5 kit prices to record highs. Here is what is driving it, and when it might ease.
Wi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 8: What's Actually Different
Wi-Fi 8 targets reliability, not raw speed. Here is what actually changes from Wi-Fi 7: specs, timeline, available routers, and whether it is worth waiting for.
NewsRTX 50 Super Cancelled? What Nvidia Hasn't Said
Industry reports claim Nvidia is shelving the RTX 50 Super refresh amid a GDDR7 memory crunch. Nvidia hasn't confirmed or denied it. Here's the full picture.
GuideAIO vs Air Cooler: Which CPU Cooling Should You Buy?
AIO or air: a practical guide to picking the right CPU cooler for your case, chip and noise tolerance, including when a high-TDP chip needs a big radiator.
NewsIntel Q3 2026 Earnings: Revenue Up 21% as AI Chips Surge
Intel beat on revenue as AI and data-center chips surged, but client PC sales fell and Foundry stayed unprofitable.
Acer Predator Atlas 8 vs ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20: Which to Buy
Both handhelds cost exactly $1,299.99 and share 24GB of RAM, 512GB of storage and an 80Wh battery. The real differences are the screen, the chip and the software.
NewsDDR5 RAM Prices Right Now: Why They Keep Climbing
A 32GB DDR5-6000 kit that tracked near $459 in late October was $569.97 by November 2. Here is what is driving DDR5 prices up, and what buyers should do.
ExplainerHDMI 2.2 Explained: Release Date, Speed and HDMI 2.1 Comparison
What HDMI 2.2 actually changes: 96Gbps bandwidth, the new Ultra96 cable, HDMI 2.1 differences, and which GPUs, TVs and monitors support it so far.
NewsNvidia Vera Rubin: Release, Specs and the Oracle Deal
On October 27, 2026, Nvidia and Oracle confirmed Vera Rubin is now generally available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, with plans to expand to multi-gigawatt scale.
ComparisonRTX 5080 vs RTX 4090: Upgrade or Downgrade?
Nvidia RTX 5080 vs RTX 4090: architecture, VRAM, power, price and DLSS 4 compared to help gamers and AI/creative users pick the right GPU.
NewsNvidia Q3 FY2027 Earnings Date Set for November 17, 2026
Nvidia says it will report fiscal Q3 2027 results on November 17, 2026. Here's what its prior quarter showed and what the market is watching for.
ExplainerWhat Is Overclocking? A Plain-English Guide to CPU, GPU, RAM
What overclocking really means, how voltage and heat limit it, the official Intel, AMD, and Nvidia tools for doing it, and how it differs from just enabling XMP or EXPO.
NewsPS5 Prism Collection: Price, Release Date and What's Included
Sony's first transparent PS5 accessories arrive in three colorways, with pre-orders opening November 10 and shipping starting February 4, 2027.
ComparisonNVIDIA App vs GeForce Experience: What's Different
Nvidia's GeForce Experience pages now redirect to the NVIDIA App. Here's what changed in driver updates, recording, settings and system requirements.
ComparisonMacBook Air M5 vs MacBook Air M4: What Actually Changed
Apple's MacBook Air M5 costs $100 more than the M4 it replaced and has pushed M4 out of Apple's own store entirely. Here's what you actually get for the extra money.
NewsMicron Earnings: Record $54.2B Quarter on AI Memory Demand
Micron's fiscal Q4 2026 revenue hit $54.2 billion as AI-driven DRAM and HBM demand pushed margins and prices higher, with most of 2027 HBM supply already committed.
Explainer12V-2x6 vs 12VHPWR: What ATX 3.1 Actually Changed
ATX 3.1 renamed and re-engineered the GPU power connector after 12VHPWR melting reports. Here is what 12V-2x6 actually changes, and how to use it safely.
NewsSamsung Q3 2026 Earnings: Record $80B Profit Confirmed
Samsung's final Q3 2026 results confirm the record $80B operating profit it guided on Oct. 8 — with the memory chip division alone generating 99% of it.
ComparisonRTX 5070 vs RTX 5070 Ti: Specs, Price and Which to Buy
Nvidia's RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti share the same GDDR7 memory and Blackwell architecture, but differ in CUDA cores, VRAM and price. Here's what the extra money buys.
NewsSK Hynix Profit Jumps 632% to Record High in Q3 2026
SK hynix reported record Q3 2026 revenue and operating profit, up 632% year over year, as HBM4 shipments and AI memory demand surged.
ExplainerDLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Explained: GPUs, Setup, and Games
Nvidia's second-generation Ray Reconstruction model reaches every GeForce RTX GPU since 2018. Here's what changed, which 27 games support the override, and how to enable it.
NewsRTX Spark Laptops Get New AI Models, Agent Tools and Games
NVIDIA details new Nemotron and Liquid AI models, NVIDIA App GPU sharing, and RTX game updates for its $2,599-and-up Spark laptop platform.
ComparisoniPad Mini 8 vs iPad Mini 7: What Actually Changed
Apple's new iPad mini jumps to OLED, the A20 Pro chip, and $699, a $200 increase. Here is every spec and price change versus the previous model.
NewsTouchscreen MacBook Pro: Price, Release Date and Specs
Apple has officially confirmed its first touchscreen Mac: a redesigned MacBook Pro with an OLED PROLED XDR display, M5 Pro or M5 Max chips, and prices starting at $2,899.
ExplainerWhat Is Intel Wildcat Lake? Core Series 3, Explained
Intel's new entry-level 18A chip family brings Xe3 graphics and all-day battery claims to budget laptops and mini PCs, including the Framework Laptop 12.
NewsiMac M6 Release Date, Price and Colors: Pre-Orders Open Today
Apple's new iMac with the M6 chip is up for pre-order today in 35 countries, starting at $1,499, with shipping beginning November 6.
ComparisonMacBook Pro M6 vs M5 Pro: Which Chip Should You Buy?
Apple sells the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 or M5 Pro, while the 16-inch model sticks to M5 Pro and M5 Max. Here is which chip actually fits your work.
NewsSeagate Earnings Today: Record Profit as AI Hard Drive Demand Surges
Seagate reported record fiscal Q1 2027 profit and free cash flow on October 28, 2026, as AI and cloud data centers kept buying more hard drives.
GuideBest Gaming Handheld in 2026: How to Choose
Steam Deck OLED, ROG Ally X, Switch 2 or Legion Go: official specs, prices and clear picks for AAA gaming, emulation, value and Nintendo exclusives.
NewsRTX 5090 Connector Melting: New Reports and How to Reduce Risk
Fresh reports of melted 12V-2x6 connectors on RTX 5090 cards, including MSI models with GPU Safeguard+ protection, reignite debate over uneven pin current versus poor seating.
ComparisonIntel Nova Lake vs AMD Zen 6: What's Actually Confirmed
Three weeks after the first leaks, here's exactly what Intel and AMD have confirmed about Nova Lake and Zen 6 desktop CPUs — and what's still rumor.
NewsApple Confirms “Pro and Tell” Event for October 28 in LA
Apple has locked in October 28 for its “Pro and Tell” event in Los Angeles. Here is what is confirmed, what is reported, and what is still rumor.
Resizable BAR Explained: What It Is and How to Enable It
Resizable BAR lets your CPU address a GPU's whole VRAM at once instead of 256MB at a time. Here is what it needs and whether it is worth enabling.
RAM and SSD Prices Are Still Rising in Q4 2026 — But More Slowly
DRAM and NAND contract prices keep climbing into Q4 2026, but TrendForce says the increases are decelerating, even as Samsung's record Q3 profit shows how much memory makers are earning.
ComparisonRyzen AI Max+ PRO 495 vs Ryzen AI Max+ 395: Specs Compared
AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 adds 192GB memory support and a faster NPU to the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 formula. Here's exactly what changed, and who each chip is for.
GuideeGPU Explained: Thunderbolt 5 vs OCuLink vs USB4 Compared
Thunderbolt 5, OCuLink and USB4 all let you plug a desktop graphics card into a laptop, mini PC or handheld — but they differ sharply on speed, power and which devices even support them.
GuideHow Much RAM Do You Actually Need in 2026? A Buying Guide
A practical 2026 buying guide to RAM: how much you need for general use, gaming, video editing, and Windows 11, plus DDR5 vs DDR4 and dual-channel advice.
ExplainerAMD Zen 6 Release Date and Specs: What's Confirmed So Far
AMD's Zen 6 architecture is shipping in EPYC Venice server chips on TSMC 2nm. Here's what AMD has confirmed about specs, cores, and release timing for desktop and mobile.
GuideCPU Buying Guide 2026: How to Choose Between Intel and AMD
A 2026 framework for choosing a desktop CPU: Intel vs AMD, cores for gaming vs creation, integrated graphics vs a GPU, socket longevity, and budget tiers.
NewsWhy PC Shipments Fell 20% in Q3 2026, IDC Says
Worldwide PC shipments dropped 20.1% year over year in Q3 2026 to 62.7 million units, IDC's tracker shows, as vendors work through inventory bought ahead of memory price hikes.
ComparisonSteam Frame vs Meta Quest 3: Which VR Headset to Buy
Valve priced its first VR headset against Meta Quest 3. Here is how the Steam Frame actually compares on specs, platform, library and comfort.
ExplainerWhat Is High Bandwidth Flash (HBF)? The New AI Memory Explained
Sandisk and SK hynix just published the first open technical spec for High Bandwidth Flash, a new NAND-based memory tier between HBM and SSDs built for AI accelerators.
GuideOLED Burn-In Explained: Causes, Prevention and Fixes
OLED burn-in is permanent organic-pixel wear from static, bright content left on screen too long; here's how it differs from retention, how to prevent it, test for it and fix it.
NewsModern Warfare 4 PC Requirements: Can Your Rig Run It?
Activision lists three PC requirement tiers for Modern Warfare 4 — here is what each one needs, and where Steam's own listing differs.
ComparisonIntel Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D: Which to Buy?
A spec-by-spec, price-by-price look at Intel's 24-core flagship against AMD's 3D V-Cache champion, using only official Intel and AMD data.
NewsNvidia DLSS 5 Update: 2x Faster Model, NBA 2K27 and Hogwarts Dates
Nvidia's October DLSS 5 model update cuts GPU overhead in half and VRAM use by 20%, with NBA 2K27 first in line and Hogwarts Legacy and Where Winds Meet to follow.
ExplainerWhy Are RAM and DDR5 Prices So High in 2026?
RAM and DDR5 prices have roughly doubled in early 2026 as AI data centers devour DRAM supply. Here's why, how it hits PC builders, and whether you should buy now or wait.
NewsSurface Laptop Ultra's UK and EU Prices Are Live, and Pricier
Microsoft's UK and German stores now list live Surface Laptop Ultra pricing, and the numbers are a lot steeper than the US launch price implied.
ComparisonFramework Desktop vs Steam Machine: Which Should You Buy?
A spec-by-spec look at AMD's flexible Framework Desktop against Valve's SteamOS-only Steam Machine, comparing chips, memory, pricing, and upgrade room.
NewsNvidia's Vera Rubin Comes to Google Cloud as A5X Instances
Announced at GTC Berlin, A5X brings Nvidia's next-gen Vera Rubin platform to Google Cloud for agentic AI and large-scale reinforcement learning workloads.
GuideShould You Buy a Graphics Card Now or Wait? A 2026 Buying Guide
GPU prices are rising again on memory costs, RTX 50 Super cards remain unconfirmed, and Black Friday 2026 is weeks away. Here is how to decide whether to buy now or wait.
NewsDRAM Price-Fixing Lawsuit Targets Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron
Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron face a federal antitrust suit alleging DRAM price-fixing via HBM capacity shifts, as memory supply stays tight through 2028.
ComparisonAMD FSR 4.1 vs Nvidia DLSS 5: Which Upscaler Should You Use?
AMD just extended FSR 4.1 to RX 6000 GPUs while Nvidia DLSS 5 stays RTX 50 exclusive. Here is how the two upscalers differ on quality, hardware and game support.
NewsAMD FSR 4.1 Comes to RX 6000 GPUs Early, Xbox Support Soon
AMD is rolling out FSR 4.1 upscaling to Radeon RX 6000 GPUs and Ryzen AI Max/AI 9 chips months ahead of its early-2027 target, with Xbox Series X|S and handhelds still to come.
ExplainerPCIe Gen5 SSDs Explained: Speed, Heat and Compatibility in 2026
PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSDs promise nearly double the speed of Gen4, but they run hot, need the right CPU and motherboard, and most people don't need one yet. Here's what matters.
NewsFramework Desktop: Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495, 192GB Memory
Framework's first desktop PC runs AMD's newest "Gorgon Halo" chip with up to 192GB of unified memory, aimed at local AI workloads too big for a laptop.
ComparisonLenovo Legion Go 2 vs ROG Xbox Ally X20: Which to Buy
Both handhelds share the same AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip. Here is how their screens, batteries, memory, pricing, and software actually differ.
NewsApple's Second October Event: Touchscreen MacBook Pro, iPad Mini
A reported press-only "Apple Experience" in Los Angeles could reveal a touch-enabled MacBook Pro and OLED iPad mini. Here is what is reported versus confirmed.
Intel Nova Lake Explained: Release Date and Specs
What Intel has confirmed, and what's still rumor, about its next-gen Nova Lake CPUs: architecture, release timing, specs, price and how it stacks up to AMD Zen 6.
NewsWhy RAM and SSD Prices Are Surging in 2026, Explained
Micron and SanDisk filings show record revenue and margins as AI datacenter demand for DRAM and NAND outpaces supply, pushing RAM and SSD prices higher.
ComparisonRTX 5080 vs RTX 5070 Ti: Specs, Price, and Which to Buy
Official Nvidia specs, current pricing, and buying advice for the RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti, the two closest-matched cards in the GeForce RTX 50 series lineup.
NewsMacBook Pro M6: Release Date, Price and Specs Rumors
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple plans a 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro for an October 27–28 Los Angeles showcase, alongside a separate touchscreen MacBook Pro — unconfirmed by Apple.
ExplainerWhat Is DLSS 5? Nvidia’s AI Neural Rendering Explained
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 adds AI-generated lighting and material detail as a new final rendering stage. Here is how it works, what GPUs and games support it, and how to enable it.
NewsFramework Laptop 12 (Core Series 3): Release Date, Price and Specs
Framework's Core Series 3 refresh of the Laptop 12 brings Core 3/5/7 chips, Wi-Fi 7, a fingerprint reader and a 70% battery-life claim — here is what it costs and when it ships.
ComparisonSurface Laptop Ultra vs MacBook Pro M5 Max: How They Compare
Microsoft’s RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra just started shipping. Here is how its price, specs, and AI focus stack up against Apple’s MacBook Pro M5 Max.
GuideHow Much VRAM Do You Need in 2026?
A practical, spec-sourced guide to how much video memory you actually need for 1080p, 1440p, 4K gaming, and local AI in 2026.
GuidePSU Wattage Guide: How Many Watts Does Your PC Need?
How to size a power supply for your PC, from budget builds to RTX 5090-class rigs, using official GPU wattage figures, 80 Plus tiers, and ATX 3.0/3.1 connector standards.
GuideHow Much RAM Do You Need in 2026? 8GB vs 16GB vs 32GB vs 64GB
Still running 8GB? Here’s how much RAM Windows 11, modern games, Premiere Pro, coding and local AI actually require, with numbers straight from the source.
ComparisonRTX 5070 vs RX 9070 XT: Which GPU Should You Buy?
Nvidia and AMD both price their latest mid-range GPU near $549 to $599, so here is how the RTX 5070 and RX 9070 XT compare on specs, power, and features.
NewsIntel GPU D270: Specs, Availability and What It's For
Intel's new data-center inference GPU line pairs LPDDR5X memory capacity with a 350-watt, air-cooled PCIe design aimed at AI inference, not gaming.
ExplainerWhat Is Thunderbolt 5? Speed, Cables and Charging Explained
Thunderbolt 5 doubles Thunderbolt 4's bandwidth, adds a 120Gbps Boost mode, charges laptops at up to 240W over one cable, and runs on the USB4 Version 2.0 standard it's built on.
NewsRTX Spark Goes On Sale Today: What Nvidia Confirms
Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X superchip launches today in laptops from six OEM partners, with up to 128GB unified memory and no official price from Nvidia yet.
ComparisonRTX 5090 vs RTX 4090: Is the Upgrade Still Worth It?
Nvidia’s 32GB Blackwell flagship is faster everywhere, but is the RTX 5090 worth $1,999 over a 4090 now that supply is tightening?
NewsDLSS 4.5 on GeForce NOW: What the New Controls Do
NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 controls for Super Resolution, Multi Frame Generation, and Ray Reconstruction just went live on GeForce NOW cloud gaming.
ExplainerGDDR7 Explained: GDDR7 vs. GDDR6 Bandwidth and Encoding
GDDR7 swaps GDDR6’s NRZ signaling for PAM3 and doubles memory channels. Here is what changed, how fast it is, and which GPUs already use it.
NewsRTX 5090 Discontinued? What Nvidia Has and Hasn’t Confirmed
Reports claim Nvidia has stopped making the RTX 5090 to feed AI demand. Nvidia hasn't confirmed it, but its own SEC filings admit gaming supply is tight.
ComparisonSamsung 9100 Pro vs WD Black SN8100: Which Gen5 SSD Wins?
Two flagship Gen5 NVMe drives, one head-to-head: rated specs, measured performance, endurance, thermals and pricing by capacity, so you know which one to buy.
NewsNVIDIA Windows 10 Driver Support Is Ending: Key Dates to Know
NVIDIA confirms October 2026 is the last Game Ready driver for Windows 10; after that, updates drop to quarterly security patches through 2029.
GuideShould You Buy an SSD Now or Wait? A 2026 Buying Guide
NAND prices surged through 2026 and have not come back down. Here is how to choose the right SSD, and whether now is the time to buy or wait.
NewsNVIDIA Opens Vera Rubin Rack Architecture to the Industry via OCP
At the OCP Global Summit, NVIDIA contributed Vera Rubin rack and compute tray designs to the open MGX architecture, plus new power, cooling, and networking standards for AI factories.
ComparisonHomePod mini 2 vs Echo Dot Max: Which Smart Speaker to Buy
Apple's $149 HomePod mini 2 faces Amazon's cheaper Echo Dot Max. Here's how price, sound, Siri AI, and Alexa+ actually compare, fact by fact.
NewsRAM Prices 2026: TrendForce Predicts Another 10-15% Jump in Q4
TrendForce's September 30 forecast says DRAM contract prices will climb another 10-15% and NAND flash 15-20% this quarter, as AI server demand keeps squeezing supply for PCs.
GuideShould You Buy RAM Now or Wait? A 2026 Buying Guide
DRAM contract prices are still rising into Q4 2026. Here's what the data says about buying RAM now versus waiting, and how much to buy either way.
NewsApple Unveils HomeView, HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K
At a Tribeca event, Apple announced HomeView, its first smart-home display hub, alongside a refreshed HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K, all powered by Siri AI.
ComparisonRTX Spark vs DGX Spark: What's the Difference?
Nvidia has two very different Spark-branded machines on sale at once — here is how RTX Spark and DGX Spark actually compare.
NewsNVIDIA, Microsoft Launch Agentic AI PCs: RTX Spark Ships Oct. 16
A joint San Francisco event paired RTX Spark’s October 16 ship date with Microsoft’s new agent-hosting layer, MXC, and a first look at DGX Station for Windows.
ExplainerWhat Is Backside Power Delivery? Why Intel and TSMC Chips Need It
Intel and TSMC are both moving power wiring to the back of the silicon wafer. Here's why that matters for the chips inside your next laptop or server.
NewsSamsung's Q3 2026 Profit Guidance Tops ₩100 Trillion for First Time
Samsung's Oct. 8 guidance points to ₩195 trillion in sales and ₩107.4 trillion in operating profit for Q3 2026 — its first quarter above ₩100 trillion, driven by surging memory chip prices.
ComparisonASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 vs GT-BE98: Is the Wi-Fi 8 Upgrade Worth It?
ASUS's first Wi-Fi 8 gaming router has identical radio specs to last year's flagship Wi-Fi 7 model. Here's what actually changes, what doesn't, and whether upgrading makes sense now.
NewsNvidia's Final Windows 10 GeForce Driver Arrives This Month
Nvidia's own support page confirms October 2026 is the final Game Ready and Studio Driver update for Windows 10, with quarterly security patches continuing to 2029.
ExplainerWhat Is Wi-Fi 8? The Next Wireless Standard, Explained
Wi-Fi 8 targets reliability and latency, not a speed jump. Here's what IEEE 802.11bn changes, when it ships, and why ASUS already has a router.
NewsIntel Xeon 6+ (Clearwater Forest): Release Date, Specs, and Price
Intel's first 18A data-center CPU family ships in four SKUs, from 144 to 288 E-cores, with Intel-listed prices between $4,608 and $14,995 per chip.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 vs G16 (2026): Specs, Price, Which to Buy
The 2026 Zephyrus G14 and G16 share OLED displays and a new chassis, but split on CPU platform, GPU ceiling, and size. Here is what ASUS confirms, and which to buy.
NewsASUS Ships ROG Rapture GT-BN98, the First Wi-Fi 8 Gaming Router
ASUS says the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 is the first Wi-Fi 8 gaming router, shipping now with 25,000Mbps class speeds and 10G ports — but the Wi-Fi 8 standard itself isn't finished.
ExplainerWhat Is an NPU? Neural Processing Units Explained
NPU, TOPS, Copilot+ PC: a clear, no-jargon explainer on the AI chip powering modern laptops and phones, and how it stacks up against your CPU and GPU.
NewsSurface RTX Spark Dev Box: Specs, Price and Release Date
Microsoft confirmed specs for its Nvidia RTX Spark-powered developer mini PC, but still hasn't announced a price or exact release date.
ComparisonMac Studio M5 Max vs. M5 Ultra vs. M3 Ultra: Specs and Price
Apple's M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studios bring faster chips, up to 512GB of memory, and a late-October flagship configuration — here's how they compare to the M3 Ultra on specs and price.
NewsROG Xbox Ally X20 Release Date: October 15, Pre-Orders Live
Pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally X20 are live now ahead of its October 15 launch, with a standalone option and a 20th Anniversary bundle.
ExplainerWhat Is a Copilot+ PC? Meaning and Requirements Explained
Microsoft's AI PC certification requires a 40+ TOPS NPU, 16GB RAM, and 256GB storage. Here's what a Copilot+ PC actually is, which chips qualify, and how it differs from a regular Windows 11 laptop.
NewsSurface Laptop Ultra: RTX Spark Specs Confirmed, No Price Yet
Microsoft and NVIDIA confirmed the 15-inch RTX Spark laptop's chip, display and memory specs today. Pricing and a ship date are still unannounced.
ComparisonAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 vs Nvidia DGX Spark: Which to Buy
Compact AI desktops with up to 128GB of unified memory, compared on specs, bandwidth, price and which one actually suits local LLM inference.
NewsDRAM Prices Set to Climb Another 10-15% in Q4 2026, Makers Say
Taiwan's Nanya and Winbond just posted record September revenue as DRAM supply stays tight, with TrendForce pointing to another 10-15% contract-price jump in Q4 2026.
DisplayPort 2.1 Explained: UHBR Bandwidth, Cables, and GPUs
What DisplayPort 2.1's UHBR10, UHBR13.5, and UHBR20 tiers actually deliver, how it compares to DP 1.4 and HDMI, and which GPUs, monitors, and cables support it right now.
NewsRTX 5090 Price Today: Up to $9,200, Far Above Its $1,999 MSRP
Nvidia's RTX 5090 still carries a $1,999 MSRP, but real Newegg prices now run $6,500 to over $9,200. Here is why, and what to do about it.
NewsSteam Hardware Survey: What GPU Most Gamers Have (Sept 2026)
Valve's fresh September 2026 telemetry reveals the GPU, CPU tier, OS, resolution and VR headset most PC gamers actually use on Steam right now.
ExplainerPCIe 6.0 Explained: Speeds, PAM4 and When It Reaches Desktops
PCIe 6.0 doubles PCIe 5.0 speeds with PAM4 signaling and FLIT encoding, but it is landing in AI data centers first. Here is when it reaches consumer desktops.
NewsNvidia DGX Spark 64GB Release Date, Price and Specs Explained
Nvidia confirmed a 64GB DGX Spark on October 2, 2026, priced from $4,999 and arriving October 23 — the same Grace Blackwell platform as the 128GB model, with less memory.
ComparisonIntel Nova Lake vs AMD Zen 6: Specs and Price Leaks
Neither Intel nor AMD has confirmed final specs, pricing, or dates for Nova Lake or Zen 6. Here is how the leaked roadmaps, core counts, and rumored CES 2027 delay compare.
NewsIntel Nova Lake Release Date Leak: Specs and Benchmark Rumors
Intel hasn't detailed Nova Lake yet, but leaks claim a Q1 2027 release, 52 cores, 288MB cache and a leaked Core Ultra 9 4950K benchmark score.
ExplainerHBM4 Explained: Bandwidth, Makers and HBM4 vs HBM4E
HBM4 is JEDEC's newest stacked memory standard for AI accelerators. Here is what its real bandwidth, makers, and roadmap mean for GPU and RAM prices.
NewsAMD and Intel Chip Price Hikes Hit in Q4 2026: What We Know
AMD and Intel are reported to be hiking GPU, CPU and chipset prices roughly 10% in Q4 2026, driven by rising TSMC costs — though neither company has confirmed the figures.
ComparisonGooglebook vs MacBook Air: Specs, Price and Positioning
Google's five Googlebook laptops arrive October 4 starting at $899. We compare their chips, displays, battery life and price against Apple's MacBook Air, using only official specs.
NewsGooglebook Launches October 4: Where to Buy and What's Included
Google's Android-based laptop line hits US shelves October 4 and six more countries a day later, with Google AI Pro and app bundles included.
ExplainerUSB4 2.0 Explained: Speeds, Cables, and Thunderbolt 5
USB4 2.0 doubles USB-C to 80 Gbps. Here is what cable you need, how it stacks up against Thunderbolt 5, and whether it matters for your next laptop or dock.
NewsHP, Dell and Lenovo Hike Laptop Prices Over Memory Costs
Memory now makes up roughly a third of HP's PC costs, and Dell and Lenovo show the same pressure. Here's what each company has confirmed about its price increases.
ComparisonRTX 5070 Ti vs RX 9070 XT: Specs, Price and Which to Buy
Nvidia's $749 RTX 5070 Ti and AMD's $599 RX 9070 XT target the same 1440p-to-4K buyers. Here is how their official specs, pricing and ray tracing stack up.
NewsAcer Predator Atlas 8 Release Date, Price and Specs
Acer's Intel Arc G3-powered handheld ships October 2026. UK pricing runs £999.99–£1,499.99; US and EU prices are not yet confirmed.
ExplainerHDMI 2.2 Explained: Release Date, Specs, and HDMI 2.2 vs 2.1
HDMI 2.2 doubles bandwidth to 96Gbps, adds the Ultra96 cable and Latency Indication Protocol, and sets the stage for 16K displays.
NewsIntel Panther Lake release date, price and specs
Core Ultra X9 388H leads a lineup built on Intel's 18A node, with laptops from Acer, ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, Samsung and the new Googlebook now shipping worldwide.
ComparisonRTX 5080 Super vs RTX 5090: Specs, Price and Which to Buy
Nvidia has not launched the RTX 5080 Super yet. Here is how its reported specs and price stack up against the RTX 5090 for gaming, AI and creator workloads.
NewsNvidia RTX Spark Laptops: Every Confirmed Model and Release Date
Lenovo, Dell, HP, MSI, Asus and Microsoft have confirmed specific RTX Spark laptops shipping this October, with Acer and Gigabyte following in a later wave.
ExplainerThunderbolt 5 Explained: Speeds, Docks and Compatibility
Intel's Thunderbolt 5 doubles Thunderbolt 4 bandwidth to 80-120Gbps and 240W charging. Here's what laptops, docks, SSDs and eGPUs actually support it now.
NewsMicron Earnings Today: What Its Q4 Report Means for RAM Prices
Micron's Q4 FY2026 results land today. Based on its own confirmed Q3 numbers and SEC filings, here's what the memory market's DRAM squeeze means for RAM prices.
ComparisonWD Black SN850X vs Samsung 990 Pro: Which SSD to Buy
Speeds, price per GB amid the 2026 NAND shortage, PS5 compatibility, and endurance — which NVMe SSD wins for gaming and everyday PC use.
NewsRTX 5080 Super Release Date, Specs and Price: What Leaks Say
Leaked specs point to more VRAM and higher prices for the rumored RTX 5080 Super, 5070 Ti Super and 5070 Super, still unconfirmed by Nvidia.
ExplainerCAMM2 RAM Explained: What It Is, and CAMM2 vs DDR5
CAMM2 is JEDEC's SO-DIMM successor for laptops and desktops. Here's what it actually changes, which devices support it, and why it's still niche.
NewsWhy SSD Prices Are Surging in 2026 as AI Squeezes NAND Supply
NAND flash contract prices jumped as much as 60% in early 2026 and Micron killed its Crucial consumer line as AI datacenters buy up enterprise SSD supply.
ComparisonSnapdragon X2 Elite vs Intel Core Ultra 300: Laptop Chips Compared
Qualcomm and Intel both published big claims for their flagship laptop chips. Here is how the Snapdragon X2 Elite and Core Ultra 300 actually compare, spec by spec.
NewsNvidia RTX Spark Release Date, Specs and Price: What to Know
Nvidia's Arm-based AI PC pairs a 20-core Grace CPU with a Blackwell RTX GPU and up to 128GB of unified memory. Here's what's confirmed and what isn't.
ExplainerWi-Fi 7 Explained: MLO, Speeds, and What You Need
What Wi-Fi 7 actually is, how Multi-Link Operation works, and whether your router or phone needs it — a plain-language guide to Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7.
NewsWhy RAM Prices Are So High in 2026 (And When They'll Drop)
AI datacenters are consuming the world's DRAM supply, and Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron all say relief won't come quickly for PC buyers.
ComparisonRTX 5080 vs RX 9070 XT: Specs, Price and Performance Compared
A specs, price, and performance breakdown of two rival GPUs — Nvidia's $999 RTX 5080 and AMD's $599 RX 9070 XT.
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DLSS 5 adds AI-generated lighting and materials via 3D-Guided Neural Rendering. Here is the release date, supported GPUs and games, and how to turn it on.
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JEDEC has not finalized DDR6, and manufacturers disagree on timing. Here is what actually changes vs DDR5, when it realistically ships, and what to buy today.
GuideHow to Check What Graphics Card You Have on Windows, Mac and Linux
Find your exact GPU model, video memory and driver version in under a minute using tools already built into Windows 11, macOS and Linux.
ComparisonCore Ultra 7 270K Plus vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs 9850X3D: Specs and Price
Intel’s 24-core 270K Plus costs far less than AMD’s X3D gaming chips. We line up the official specs, prices and platform differences to show which one fits your build.
NewsGooglebook Laptops: Price, Specs and Release Date for All 5 Models
Google’s new Gemini laptops start at $899 and ship October 4. Here is what each of the five launch models costs, what is inside, and which chip to pick.
NewsNvidia GeForce 617.14 Driver: New Games, Fixes and Known Issues
Nvidia’s September 22 Game Ready driver tunes four big launches, fixes three R615 regressions and still leaves one Assassin’s Creed Shadows crash open.
GuideHow to Check RAM Speed in Windows 11 and Enable XMP or EXPO
Your DDR5 kit may be running slower than the speed on the box. Two quick checks in Windows 11, and the BIOS setting that fixes it.
ComparisonRX 9070 GRE vs RTX 5070 vs RTX 5060 Ti: Specs and Price Compared
Two $549 cards with 12GB and a $429 card with 16GB. How AMD’s RX 9070 GRE stacks up against Nvidia’s RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 Ti.
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A record 30 submitters, a 512-GPU system and first verified numbers for Nvidia’s Vera Rubin: what the latest AI inference benchmark round actually shows.
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AMD’s budget six-core chips are out: a $99 Zen 3 upgrade for AM4 owners and a $189 Zen 4 chip with integrated graphics for AM5 builds.