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IT Homereports that Sapphire has officially launched a new B650 micro-ATX motherboard based on the AM5 platform: the Pulse B650M. This motherboard features a unique two-DIMM slot configuration. It is not uncommon for budget micro-ATX motherboards to remove two DIMM slots to save money. Still, the Pulse represents a more upbeat/premium micro-ATX motherboard, suggesting the two-slot configuration was done for performance reasons over price. The board features a built-in I/O shield and a cover over the entire left area of the power delivery area, a configuration generally reserved for mid-range and premium motherboards....

YouTuber Doctor Volt hasrepurposedan optical mouse to create a camera (h/tHackaday). The project relied principally on the mouse’s optical sensor, a third-party controller, some software wrangling, and a little bit of3D printingto tidily secure aRaspberry Piwide-angle lens in place of the prism. Though we congratulate the good Doctor on a successful project, he was humble enough to admit the camera feed images are only just recognizable. Early in the video, Doctor Volt dissects a pretty oldLogitech mouse....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The SilverStone Hela 850R Platinum offers impressive electrical performance, tight voltage regulation, and a compact design. However, its $200 price point makes it a tough sell in a highly competitive market. 80Plus Platinum efficiency Excellent power quality Compact 140mm chassis Modular design Quiet at low-to-moderate loads Great build quality PCI 5.1 600W connector ATX 3.1 compliance Premium retail price Reduced efficiency at high temps Could use better heatsinks...

Silverstone has released the ECM40, a PCIe 4.0 add-in card that supports up to four M.2 SSDs. The add-in card supports 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280M.2 SSDform factors and features active cooling.The ECM40 is a single-slot card powered by a PCIe x16 interface. The x16 slot feeds four PCIe lanes to each of the four M.2 slots. Users who want to use this M.2 slot will need to ensure their host machine supports PCIe bifurcation, so the PCIe lanes can be split into 4 x 4 or 4 x 2 configurations....

ReviewerHigh Tech Pointrecently reviewed Asus' Vivobook S15 Copilot+ PC powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite processor. The reviewer was underwhelmed by the laptop’s thermal performance, which provided high CPU thermals in higher power profiles and warm surface temperatures even under lighter use. To cope with this temperature behavior, the reviewer swapped the thermal paste application from regular paste to liquid metal to see if the more thermally efficient material would help alleviate the Vivobook S15’s thermal behavior....

Sometimes, when you launch the game from Steam, you might have come across an error where you can’t open them even after trying multiple times. It is a rare error, but it can be very annoying when this happens to you. This issue mostly occurs when you have some errors in your game files. But, they can also occasionally occur if there is something wrong with the Steam itself. In this article, we have listed all the possible fixes for the Steam games not launching issues:...

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Karman High Back is comfortable and adjusts easily to a variety of users without needing adjustment. The downside, of course, is that you can’t adjust it too much even if you want to — but if it fits you, you can’t really go wrong. Very comfortable Lightweight, ships assembled Attractive and unique-looking Can’t remove neckrest Shallow seat depth 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....

In pursuit of the best keyboard and mouse, people often overlook the very surface those peripherals might rest on—the mousepad. We believe you deserve a pad that works with you to create those beautiful sweeping motions that help hit a headshot in a clutch situation. Without a reliable mousepad, you’ll end up with a rough surface that wears down your mouse skates and holding you back from reaching your full potential....

There are only a few days left to guarantee Christmas deliveries, and if you’re looking at today’s deal, you might want to pick up this Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptop from Lenovo thanks to a chunky $400 discount. Get yourself a shiny new laptop for the holidays and the new year, and make the most out of Copilot+ for playing with AI features. Best Buy is offering theLenovo’s Yoga Slim 7x Copilot+ laptop PC for just $799- reduced by $400 from the original $1,199 MSRP....

Kien, a video game programmed for the Game Boy Advance, has finally been released 22 years after production began. The game, which now holds the title of the most-delayed video game ever, is available now for the GBA. The record is seized from the iconic Duke Nukem Forever, a game whose development struggles are more legendary than the game itself. Kien began development in Italy in 2002 comprised of a five-member team with no video game experience....

If your home isn’t full of coolRaspberry Pi-powered projects by now, it’s soon going to be after you see this one. Maker and developer Perezenting_3D_Prints has created a really coolPi-powered jack-o-lanternthat appears much more lively than your average fall vegetable. This pumpkin has been spruced up with a variety of sensors and a servo that enable it to move and seemingly look around the room as people walk by. The way it works is simple in concept but definitely took a fair bit of work to complete....

When it comes to making props and replicating hardware from science fiction, makers will undoubtedly use their favorite board, and that’s exactly what’s happened with today’s project, created by maker and developer Grimdaria as he’s known as over at Reddit. Using our favorite microcontroller, theRaspberry Pi Pico, Grimdaria has put together an amazingT-45 power armor helmetfrom the ‘Fallout’ franchise. And we think that the Brotherhood of Steel would approve of this build....

German-Swiss cooling specialist Arctic Cooling has emailedTom’s Hardwarewith updated details on its MX Authenticity Check system. The QR code-based system assures customers that they can enjoy “safety with genuine Arctic quality.” The company confirmed that the program is in response to counterfeit pastes. Arctic reiterates the common wisdom that “thermal paste plays a central role in any PC build that relies on effective cooling, as it ensures optimal heat transfer from the processor to the heat sink....