Framework made a snarkypost on Xlast May 29, asking if it was the only laptop maker that doesn’t slap AI branding all over its landing page. This was probably made in regards to the upcomingComputex2024, which started on June 3, andhad AI everywhere. The company then made a follow-up post a couple of weeks later, saying that May was its highest revenue month since Framework started, meaning its non-use of AI branding isn’t having a negative effect on the company’s sales....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The FSP Hydro G Pro 1000W ATX 3.0 delivers strong, efficient performance with high-quality components, making it a good option for users who want an ATX 3.0-ready PSU. While it lacks cutting-edge innovation and gets noisy under heavy loads, its reliability, solid efficiency, and competitive pricing make it a compelling choice. Competitive price Good component quality Reliable protection features Long warranty Noisy when loaded Optimized for 230 VAC input...

Today, G.Skill announced two new high-speed and high-capacity DDR5 memory kits to compete against thebest RAM. Tailored toward enthusiasts under the Trident Z5 RGB and Z5 Royal Neo series, the latest offerings include what G.Skill claims is the world’s first 128GB (64GBx2) memory kit running at DDR5-8000 speeds alongside a 64GB (32GBx2) DDR5-9000 offering for those prioritizing speed. There’s no word on pricing and availability, though we expect more details to be unwrapped in the future....

According to analysts fromJon Peddie Research, sales of dedicated GPUs dropped 14.5% in Q3 2024 from Q2. The market decline, trouncing traditional market behavior of sales increases in the third quarter, is largely due to consumers waiting for Nvidia and AMD’snext-gen offerings, both likely to beannounced in January 2025. Discrete graphics cards, referred to as “AIBs” (add-in boards) in JPR’s release, are having their worst sales since Q2 2023, which came at the end of a year-long downturn....

ComputerBasere-tested four generations of Nvidia GTX/RTX xx60 series GPUs, among thebest graphics cards, to see the performance difference between each GPU in today’s modern games. The German tech review outlet discovered that the generational leap of the RTX 2060 was by far the greatest, with the Turing GPU outperforming the GTX 1060 by 79% on average. ComputerBase also discovered that the RTX 4060’s 8GB memory size handicaps its performance in several modern titles....

Are you tired of your IPS monitor’s dull colors and backlight bleed? This Black Friday, look at the most affordable OLED monitor—the AOC Agon PRO 27-inch, which is available for a historic low of just$399. Long gone are the days when you’d have to spend $1000 or even more to get a decent viewing experience. The AOC Agon PRO lineup has many flavors, but we’re looking at the 27-inch OLED QHD version....

Chinese publicationBenchlifehas shared a preview of the Gigabyte B650E Aorus Pro X USB4, which supports AMD’s next-generation Ryzen Zen 5 processors. One of the motherboard’s key selling points is the primary expansion slot, which can support graphics cards up to 128 pounds. Despite being among thebest graphics cards, theGeForce RTX 4090has endured much controversy. First, there were reports of the16-pin power connectorsuffering meltdowns. Later, accounts surfaced of thePCB crackingnear the PCIe locking tab due to how bulky modern graphics cards have become....

GlobalFoundries is mulling a possible merger with Taiwanese semiconductor producer United Microelectronics Corp. to strengthen their shared role in making chips using mature and specialty process technologies, according to an assessment document reviewed byTom’s Hardware. The document outlines plans for ‘Project Ultron,’ which is meant to create a powerhouse controlling a significant share of the global production of chips. However, the plan will likely face major financial, political, and regulatory challenges....

Today,GoogleJapan announced a new keyboard design that addresses the “big problem” of keyboards only having keys on one side. Those with keyboard top-bottom orientation issues will be happy to note that theDouble-Sided Gboardkeyboard is always the right way up, as the Möbius strip inspires it. For some reason, Google isn’t planning to manufacture this paradoxical input device commercially. However, it has open-sourced its device building plans—including 3D-printed STL files, firmware, and more—and they are nowavailable on GitHub....

A German hardware hacker by the name of KittenLabs has published ablog postabout how they managed to get the classic GTA: Vice City running smoothly on a router. Using an unusual hardware concoction of a TP-Link TL-WDR4900 and an AMD Radeon HD 7470 connected asan eGPU, KittenLabs managed to install Debian Linux and GTA: Vice City and it ran surprisingly well, as you can see in the video below. The story behind this classic gaming hack is very interesting....

On average,PCs last for 5 years or sobefore they need major upgrades. Keep in mind that this is a very general statistic. A PC’s exact lifespan can vary a lot depending on thecomponent gradeandexpected performance. Some people don’t change any parts for a decade, while others like upgrading every year. Similarly, some parts are worth upgrading frequently (like the GPU), while others are not (like the PSU). Taking all of this into account, I’ll help you estimate how long your PC will last and when you’ll probably need to upgrade....

No matter how strong you set your login credentials, they might be compromised if a website where you previously logged in has a data breach. Consequently, if the breached data is leaked publicly, anyone can log in to your account. While some websites offer notification when someone attempts to access your account from another device, not all websites have this feature. Therefore, you may be completely unaware if someone tries to access your account....

To clean a mouse externally, use amicrofiber clothdampened with sometap water. It’ll easily wipe out most of the external dust, grime, and sweat stains. For stubborn stains like sticker marks, you should useIsopropyl alcoholinstead. If you want to deep-clean the internals as well, you need to be a bit more cautious. Strictly avoid using any kind of liquid cleaning agent and only stick to aQ-tip, anelectric duster, or a can ofcompressed air....