Samuel Willetts

With a mouse in hand from the age of four, Sam brings two-decades-plus of passion for PCs and tech in his duties as Hardware Editor for Club386. Equipped with an English & Creative Writing degree, waxing lyrical about everything from processors to power supplies comes second nature.
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Even Steam Deck isn’t safe from RAM and SSD crisis, as Valve battles stock issues

Buying a Steam Deck directly in North America is impossible right now, as AI makes acquiring RAM and SSDs more difficult for Valve.
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NZXT H2 Flow review: a stylishly small PC case that’s big on airflow

The H2 Flow makes putting together a system inside a mini-ITX PC case welcomingly easy, without compromising on airflow or aesthetics.
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MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z review: flashes of graphics card greatness

The GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z is an amazing feat of graphics card engineering, channelling up to 1,000W, but it comes at a substantial cost.
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MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z unboxing and first look

Costing £5,000 and pushing the RTX 5090 TDP all the way up to 1,000W, the Lightning Z is one graphics card you won't want to miss.
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This adapter promises to save Nvidia and AMD GPUs from melting 12V-2×6 cables

The Ampinel actively equalises power across the 12V-2x6 cable and features safeguards, which should keep any risk of melting at bay.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Ti may arrive later this year, claims rumour

Multiple sources have allegedly discussed release plans for a new Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series flagship coming in Q3 2026.
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DDR4 vs. DDR5: a performance showdown of two gaming PCs

PCs with DDR5 RAM provide the best performance, but the value offered by cheaper DDR4 memory options may surprise you.
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Valve is looking into “improved upscaling” for Steam Machine, while pricing remains in flux

FSR 3 may not be the upscaler of choice for Steam Machine, when it hopefully arrives during the first half of this year.
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AMD confirms next-gen Xbox will arrive in 2027, and says Steam Machine will launch soon

We should expect new Xbox hardware next year and the Steam Machine imminently, according to AMD Chairman and CEO Dr Lisa Su.
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