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The 3dfx Voodoo story: as the legendary graphics card tech turns 30, we talk to cofounder Ross Smith

We chat to Ross Smith about how 3dfx started, where the Voodoo name came from, why Diamond Multimedia laughed at them, and loads more.

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Windows 11 will soon let you command your PC and phone from the Search bar

Microsoft is making big changes to the design and capabilities of Windows Search, debuting natural language controls for your PC and phone.
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Gigabyte is back with another DDR4 motherboard for AMD CPUs, bringing Wi-Fi 6E support

Gigabyte's B550M Gaming X Wi-Fi 6E AM4 motherboard looks ideal for those wanting to build a system without forking out for DDR5 memory.
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Intel Raptor Lake Next will reportedly launch on laptops under Core 2000HX series brand, with DDR4 RAM support

Intel is reportedly bringing Raptor Lake Next refresh to laptops with the Core 2000HX series, packing up to 24 cores alongside DDR4 support.
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These GMK keycaps let you adjust the feel and angle of your keys, all without replacing your switches

GMK launches its TriggerKey, a keycap replacement that adds adjustable actuation and tilt control to existing mechanical keyboard switches.
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AMD tries to steal Nvidia’s thunder by sharing benchmarks of its RTX Spark competitor

AMD releases benchmarks of its Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 Gorgon Halo chip days ahead of Nvidia’s RTX Spark launch, showcasing its 192GB memory pool.
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What do you get with an Amazon Prime subscription?

Find out if an Amazon Prime subscription is worth it for you and all the benefits you might be missing.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X3D prototype breaks cover with 128MB of L3 cache

It seems AMD was working on asymmetrical 3D V-Cache processors all the way back on AM4, as this Ryzen 5900X3D engineering sample demonstrates.
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Intel Nova Lake CPUs with massive AMD X3D-style cache will launch first, says leaker

Chips with bLLC, such as the rumoured Core Ultra 9 4970K BFC and 4870K BFC, will apparently be the "earliest launched" CPUs in the Nova Lake lineup.
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5 affordable ways to upgrade your gaming PC in the RAM crisis

If you want to improve your PC setup, but can’t stomach inflated hardware prices, here are five areas you can upgrade without paying silly money.
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Modder lessens Nvidia RTX 5090 12V-2×6 cable load with dual 8-pin connector add-on

Using two soldered 8-pin power connectors and a 12V-2x6 cable in unison, the modder claims to have reduced wire temperatures to below 40°C under load.
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Used AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D buyer claims CPU came with a permanent Valorant ban

The purchase of a second-hand 5800X3D went awry for one Redditor, with their savings coming at the cost of a permanent Valorant ban.
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MSI MEG Maestro 900R review: a big, beautiful case at an uncomfortable cost

The MEG Maestro 900R is a stunning and unique PC case, but you'll need loads of space, strength, and cash to build a system inside one.
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Valve boosts Steam Frame battery life by double digits with this new SteamOS update

SteamOS 0.4.3 promises to improve Steam Frame battery life by as much as 12%, benefitting both streaming and local gameplay.
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MSI’s new 4-litre Pro Max Edge AI+ mini PC packs up to 128GB of memory

MSI releases its AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395-powered mini PC, offering a Radeon 8060S GPU with up to 96GB of VRAM for local LLMs.
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10GbE is the bomb: why it’s time to finally replace your ageing Gigabit network

We try out a full 10GbE network, courtesy of a QNAP switch, NAS, and network card, and the performance is game changing.
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