Browsing: Hardware

The Creality K2 Pro Combo 3D printer represents significant advancements in consumer 3D printing technology. This model features high-speed printing, an actively heated and enclosed print chamber, and a hot end capable of reaching 300°C for various filament types. Priced around $1050, it has received high praise for its quality.

This report details the essential hardware requirements for Lumion, a real-time visualization tool utilizing high-performance rasterization and ray tracing. It provides data-driven insights into GPU, CPU, and memory specifications needed for stable frame rates and efficient 4K ray-traced exports, focusing on the latest 2026-tier hardware and the critical role of VRAM.

AMD’s upcoming “Olympic Ridge” Ryzen desktop processors, featuring Zen 6 cores and TSMC’s 2nm process, are anticipated to significantly increase core counts. Reports suggest configurations ranging from 6 to 12 cores for single-CCD models and up to 24 cores for dual-CCD variants, alongside enhanced L3 cache and continued AM5 socket support.

Sapphire has unveiled a new limited edition RX 9070 XT graphics card, created in collaboration with Pearl Abyss to celebrate the upcoming game, Crimson Desert. This special GPU features unique artwork and customizable ARGB lighting, offering a distinct aesthetic for gamers.

Leaked information suggests Intel’s upcoming 900-series “Nova Point” chipsets, designed for the late 2026 “Nova Lake-S” processors, will introduce the LGA 1954 socket and a more segmented lineup. Details reveal five PCH variants, including the flagship Z990 with BCLK overclocking and PCIe 5.0 lanes, and the Z970 for mainstream enthusiasts, alongside the B960, W980, and Q970.

The ASRock X870E Taichi OCF motherboard emphasizes its Over Clocking Formula features. This review explores the functionality of its unique buttons located near the memory slots and main power connector, examining its performance and design choices.

MSI Afterburner 4.6.7 Beta 2 has been released, transforming the utility into a comprehensive system health monitor. This update introduces support for the upcoming GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning series and a crucial monitoring tool designed to prevent hardware damage from faulty 16-pin power connections by detecting overcurrents or current imbalances and taking automated action.

This podcast episode delves into recent PC hardware and tech news, covering an ASRock BIOS update for Ryzen processors, discussions around high-power Intel CPUs, the absence of an RTX 5090 Ti this year, G.Skill memory developments, HP’s gaming laptop rental service, Microsoft’s communication issues, and various security concerns.

This review examines the FSP Mega GM 1200W power supply, part of FSP’s new Mega GM series which also includes 850W and 1000W models. The 1200W unit features a fully modular design, 80 Plus Gold and Cybenetics Gold certifications, and a 10-year warranty.

During a recent earnings call, AMD’s CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, confirmed that the custom silicon for Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox console is progressing as planned for a 2027 release. This next-gen processor is rumored to feature AMD’s Zen 6 CPU and RDNA 5 graphics architectures.