Yes! More RAM can make a significant difference in the performance of a computer system, especially in tasks that require heavy memory usage. Then more RAM must always be better, right? Well, it depends on yourspecific use case and system configuration. Whether or not the system is low on memory may also be a determining factor. If you only use the PC for casual internet browsing, there is no point in usingmemory with high capacityunless the system is constantly running out of RAM....

2024 marks the 30th anniversary of Intel’s announcement of a math glitch on some of its Pentium CPUs (viaHeise). In 1993, Intel launched its first generation Pentium CPUs, which used the new P5 architecture (hencePentium) and succeeded the older Intel 486 from 1989. The new chip boasted the first-ever superscalar design, branch prediction, and a faster-floating point unit (FPU) that would help speed up doing math involving floating point numbers, basically those with a decimal point....

If you’re not hearing anything from the speakers at all, there can be a few reasons at play. For example, incorrect configurations, outdated sound drivers, damaged hardware components, or the audio is simply on mute to name a few. But thankfully, there are many effective solutions you can try that you find convenient. So, let’s move on to some more causes and how to fix laptop speakers not working. How to Fix Windows Laptop Speakers Not Working?...

The Lenovo Legion Go isn’t exactly a new handheld console, but it can still hold its own with its Z1 Extreme chip, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. This gaming device was priced at $699.99 for these specs, but is now available forjust $499.99 on Amazon right now— this slashes 30% off its MSRP and gives you $200 in savings. Although it’s not marked as aPrime Day 2025item, this is still one of the best prices we’ve seen for the Legion Go, with its all-time low record beating the current price by just $17....

AMD’sInstinct MI325Xaccelerator was supposed to compete with Nvidia’s H200, but its limited scalability and delays with volume shipments greatly limit its commercial success, according to analysts fromSemiAnalysis. One key reason for low interest in the Instinct MI325X is that it does not support rack-scale configurations, and another is the approaching launch of a more competitive Instinct MI355X. AMD began to ship its Instinct MI355X accelerator for AI workloads in Q2 2020, three quarters after Nvidia initiated shipments of its H200 processors and in time with Nvidia’s B200 ‘Blackwell’ GPUs....

WCCFTech reportsthat Micro Center is pushing very low trade-in offers for Nvidia’sRTX 4090through its new GPU trade-in program. A WCCFTech reader reports that they checked the trade-in value of their MSI RTX 4090 Gaming Trio through Micro Center’s trade-in program and received an offer of just $700 — that’s not even half the card’s value, and the RTX 4090 still reigns as the fastest of thebest graphics cardscurrently available.Incidentally, the average sold price on eBay for RTX 4090 cards is also $1,789 for the past month....

Microsofthas preparedthree new Xboxconsole configurations for launch ahead of the holiday season. Admittedly, the new offerings aren’t earth-shattering, mainly switching up console color and storage options. However, in a post-showcase interview, Xbox chief Phil Spencer stirred some excitement by dropping the biggest hints yet about anXbox Handheld. During the Xbox Games Showcase a few hours ago Microsoft said it will release the Xbox Series X – 1TB Digital Edition in Robot White, and Xbox Series X – 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition, in time for Christmas....

A built-in Windows feature that takes screen shots of all your activities and then allows you to query them for information at any time: what could possibly go wrong? Apparently enough thatMicrosofthas changed course and just announced that its upcoming Recall feature will not be part of theWindows 11Build that comes on the first group ofCopilot+ PCsthat ship on Tuesday, June 18th. “Recall will now shift from a preview experience broadly available for Copilot+ PCs on Jun 22, 2025, to a preview available first in the Windows Insider Program (WIP) in the coming weeks,” Microsoft wrote in ablog postthis evening....

Mini-PC maker Minisforum just launched one of the cheapest eGPU docks on the market with the DEG1. This GPU docking station uses OCuLink, allowing you to enjoy as much as 64 Gbps of bandwidth. Because of its open-air design, you can fit even the largest RTX 4090 and RX 7900 XTX GPUs, allowing you to pick freely amongthe best GPUsto interface with your mini-PC, handheld, laptop, or other internal-capacity-constrained device....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict A sleek, sturdy, and reasonably priced alternative to glass-heavy cases from NZXT and Lian Li, the Montech King 65 Pro’s main downside is lackluster thermal performance. Sturdy and attractive Support for seven fans (nine fans, unofficially) Storage options aplenty Reasonable $99 USD price Cons Moderate thermal performance Why you can trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you....

PC shipments grew 1% in 2024 compared to 2023 and totaled some262.7 million units, according toIDC. To that end, it’s not surprising that sales of integrated and standalone graphics processing units (GPUs) also grew 6% year-over-year and exceeded 251 million units — according toJon Peddie Research.GPU shipments typically outpace shipments of client CPUs, as virtually all processors for desktops and notebooks pack an integrated GPU — and companies such as AMD and Nvidia usually sell tens of millions of discrete graphics processors for client PCs per year that end up in systems that also have iGPUs....

Why you can trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test. Pre-installed fan tests Maximum noise levels In terms of maximum volume, MSI’s Pano 100R PZ can reach up to 45.6 dBA. This is about average for a case with pre-installed fans. However, as our noise-normalized thermal results in the next section will show, you don’t need to let the fans run loudly for reasonable performance....

The NAND flash industry’s combined revenue increased by 24.5% in Q4 2023 compared to Q3 according to a new report fromTrendForce, meetingexpectations of 20% or higher growth. This growth is likely due to companies cutting NAND production and increasing prices, which have risen by around 40% since last summer. TrendForce expects the revenue to continue growing in Q1 2024, and is predicting 20% higher revenue compared to Q4 2023. The flash industry’s revenue in Q4 of last year was $11....