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Intel 8th, 9th and 10th Gen processors absent from Microsoft’s Windows 11 24H2 CPU support list

(Image credit: Intel) Microsoft has published its latest Windows 11 processor support lists. The latest version of the OS, Windows 11 version 24H2, now includes official support for some of the newest Intel chips such as Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake Core Ultra 200 parts. However, we are surprised to see that Intel’s 8th, 9th,… Read more

RTX 5090 supplies to be ‘stupidly high’ next month as GB200 wafers get repurposed, asserts leaker

(Image credit: Nvidia) Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 50 reveal and launch weren’t perfect; they were riddled with obfuscating charts, the non-existent supply at launch followed by disappointing performance, and unresolved connector concerns. However, it seems that at least the supply aspect of these issues is expected to improve. Renowned leaker MEGAsizeGPU reports “stupidly high” RTX 5090… Read more

Meta plans 50,000 km undersea cable to connect the U.S., Brazil, Africa, India, and Australia

(Image credit: TeleGeography / Submarine Cable Map) Meta just announced an ambitious new undersea internet cable project that spans over 50,000 km to connect North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The Facebook parent company is part-owner of several undersea communications cables, but this new plan, called Project Waterworth, will apparently be the first… Read more

FSP Hydro PTM X Pro 1000W ATX 3.0 PSU Review

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The FSP Hydro PTM X Pro 1000W PSU is a reliable, high-performance unit with excellent energy efficiency, outstanding electrical regulation, and low operating temperatures. However, its noise output under high load and premium price might deter cost-conscious users. It is a solid choice for those seeking dependable power and ATX 3.0 compliance…. Read more

China-exclusive RX 7650 GRE is around 7% faster than a RTX 4060

(Image credit: AMD) Finally, a review of the RX 7650 GRE was published, showcasing how the card performs against the RTX 4060 (its main competitor). In a review by Expreview, the new GRE-branded card was, on average, 7% faster than the RTX 4060 in several games. The RX 7650 GRE, launched earlier this month, is… Read more

Award-winning 27-inch 360 Hz OLED gaming monitor at all-time low $649!

If you’ve been looking for a top-of-the-line gaming monitor, now is a fantastic time to buy one without going broke. The Alienware AW2725DF OLED gaming monitor usually costs around $899, but according to data from Camel Camel Camel, it’s currently discounted at Amazon to just $649—its lowest price to date. It’s AMD FreeSync Premium Pro… Read more

Newegg reintroduces scalper-beating ‘Shuffle’ lottery for premium-priced RTX 5080s

(Image credit: Newegg) Nvidia is seriously undersupplying the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs, leading to a shortage that the company has finally acknowledged. Because of this, retailers and manufacturers are finding ways to ensure that everyone has a fair chance of getting a GPU directly from them and avoid scalpers who use bots to… Read more

The 3DBenchy is Back

(Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Last January, the 3D printing community’s favorite benchmarking boat sailed into controversy when Printables.com began enforcing the 3DBenchy’s original licensing terms. Widely used to test 3D printers and filament alike, the Benchy was released by Creative Tools in 2018 under the Creative Commons BY-ND 4.0 license. This license prohibits the distribution… Read more

Create your own Raspberry Pi powered home VOIP service with Mumble

Old Raspberry Pis often get left in a drawer. In fact, my first Raspberry Pi, the 256MB Raspberry Pi 1 is more of an antique than useful tool. But, perhaps there is a project that it can be used for? The project that I have in mind uses Mumble, an open source, low-latency high quality… Read more

Redditor snaps up early RX 9070 XT GPU for $950 — delivery date slated for March 10

(Image credit: Reddit) A Sapphire Nitro+ RX 9070 XT Gaming OC listing accidentally went live on Amazon, and a Reddit user had just enough time to place an order with a reported March 10 delivery date. The shared invoice is quoted at CAD 1,365, which translates to almost $950 before taxes. The Redditor paid what… Read more

Flaunt your style with this $65,000 Nvidia H100 purse

GPU Purses made news a few months after it converted a $20 Nvidia GeForce GT 730 GPU into a thousand-dollar plastic handbag that looked like it came from Temu. It’s now back with a more premium offering, putting an Nvidia H100 AI GPU (or at least pieces of it) on the same plastic casing, calling… Read more

Sandisk’s upcoming PCIe 5.0 SSD fights throttling with 7W power

(Image credit: SanDisk) Sandisk has announced a new SSD set to max out PCIe 5.0 speeds at 7W power draw, comparable to the max power draw of many modern Gen4 drives. The company, fresh off a rebrand and now the SSD/flash storage wing of Western Digital, will launch this flagship drive as part of its… Read more

RX 9070 XT Red Devil packaging recommends a 900W power supply — AMD’s Frank Azor confirms custom cards with lower wattage requirements

(Image credit: X/Tomasz Gawroński) Packaging for one of AMD’s custom Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics cards has been uncovered, showing the alleged power supply requirements for the RDNA 4 GPU, which will rival the best graphics cards. Tomasz Gawronski posted an image of what appears to be the box of PowerColor’s Radeon RX 9070 XT… Read more

Arm’s to launch first self-made processors, poaching employees from clients: Reports

(Image credit: Arm) Arm Holdings is set to launch its first in-house designed processor later this year and has already landed orders from several customers, including Meta, according to the Financial Times. This decision places Arm in direct competition with some of its customers that develop Arm-based processors for data centers, including Ampere and, to… Read more

Intel Panther Lake-H CPU hits max turbo power of 64W — mobile chips’ leaked specs point to substantial power draw

Hardware leaker Jaykihn has shared what’s believed to be the preliminary power specifications for Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake-H CPUs, which are set to be used later this year in a new slate of laptops and mobile devices, which were previously shown off at CES 2025. The alleged preliminary spec details three variants of chips within… Read more