Nobody makes my dream PC keyboard – it’s time for IBM’s buckling spring switches to shine

The OG mechanical switch in the IBM Model M shouldn't just be a niche retro novelty, argues Ben, who wants Unicomp to get with the times.

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Kioxia Exceria Pro G2 review: an all-round excellent SSD

Consistently delivering flagship speeds, but with comparatively low temps, and a fair price in today's market, the Exercia Pro G2 is a marvellous PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD.

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Modder straps AIO cooler and 11 fans to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, temperature plummets by 33°C

With a 360mm AIO cooler, plus eight extra fans, the average and GPU hotspot temperatures fell by around 30°C. The boost to frame rates is tiny, though.

Modder powers an AMD Ryzen desktop PC with 192 AA batteries, and it survives stress tests

Thanks to a DIY power bank containing 192 AA alkaline batteries, Uwos Lab managed to power an AM4 system for more than 30 minutes.

Valve warns RAM prices are getting worse, suggesting Steam Machine will become more expensive

Retail prices lag behind memory supply costs by three to six months, according to Valve, hinting at potential Steam Machine price hikes.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Super GPUs reportedly on hold, as 3GB GDDR7 chip prices soar

Nvidia's board partners reportedly have RTX 50 Super chips in their hands, but they've been told to hold the release due to high memory prices.

Microsoft finally lets you pause Windows 11 updates until the exact date you want, and more, in latest patch

Microsoft releases a big Windows 11 update focusing on the user experience, with improvements to recovery, update scheduling, and Bluetooth reliability.

Intel won’t launch its 52-core Nova Lake CPUs until mid-2027, according to leak

While the first Core Ultra Series 4 processors should arrive at the start of 2027, Intel is apparently staggering the wider launch.

That Noctua gaming mouse for sweaty hands now has a release date

The Pulsar Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition is now ready for launch, with a 40mm NF-A4x10 fan to keep your hands cool during gaming sessions.

AOC’s new ultrawide monitors look ideal for gaming and work on the same setup

AOC releases two WQHD monitors, with a choice of 180Hz and 240Hz refresh rates, as well as 90W USB-C power delivery and a KVM switch.

Steam Machine running Windows 11 is about as fast as SteamOS, with a few exceptions

It's now possible to run Windows 11 on the Steam Machine, and benchmarks suggest performance is broadly the same as SteamOS.

Now anyone can check their Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 GPU hotspot temperature, thanks to HWMonitor

No longer restricted to Nvidia's internal MODS tool, HWMonitor 1.65 brings back hotspot temperature monitoring on Nvidia RTX 50 graphics cards.

Endorfy aims to make high-quality USB microphones more affordable with Solum 2 range

Endorfy presents its new Solum 2 mic series, featuring a premium condenser capsule, and the ability to record 24-bit audio via USB without extra software.

Samsung just launched a new PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD, and it’s a warning of the pricing horrors to come

Costing $529 for a 2TB SSD, the Samsung 990 is even more expensive than PCIe Gen 5.0 drives at current prices, but probably not for long.

This Steam Machine alternative costs just $250 to build, thanks to a nifty mod that unlocks PS5 chips

A Linux unlock mod exposes the full 40 GPU CUs on an AMD BC-250 chip, allowing you to create a surprisingly powerful 1080p gaming rig.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is selling like hotcakes, despite $349 price tag

AMD's flagship Socket AM4 gaming CPU storms the Amazon chart, outselling the 7800X3D, 9950X3D, and 9850X3D, thanks to its DDR4 support.

Gigabyte’s smart new micro-ATX motherboard hides all your power cables

The Gigabyte B850M Aorus Stealth puts all its power sockets on the back, while supporting DDR5-8200 memory, 5GbE LAN, and PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage.

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