Hardware News, Tests and Reviews
Some Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are allegedly dying prematurely — over 100 cases documented based on user feedback
31 March 2025 @ 6:20 pm
A Redditor has compiled a list of all user-reported Ryzen 7 9800X3D failures on Reddit.
Micron confirms memory price hikes as AI and data center demand surges
31 March 2025 @ 5:43 pm
With demand surging across multiple sectors, the U.S. memory giant is adjusting prices to match the tightening supply.
Seagate's 24TB IronWolf Pro is only $399 for World Backup Day
31 March 2025 @ 3:29 pm
Don't neglect your backup needs. Get a reliable HDD for your NAS or backup RAID config. Seagate's IronWolf Pro 24TB HDD is on sale for $399 at B&H Photo.
Acer Predator X32 X2 and X27U X1 gaming monitors debut with 240 Hz QD-OLED panels
31 March 2025 @ 3:21 pm
Acer launches two new QD-OLED gaming monitors priced from $599
PC enthusiast delidded a 9950X3D using fishing line and a clothes iron
31 March 2025 @ 3:07 pm
A PC overclocking enthusiast successfully delidded their AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D with a length of fishing line, a clothes iron, and nerves of steel.
CrystalMark Retro 2.0.0 brings retro benchmarking to systems from Windows 95 to Windows 11
31 March 2025 @ 1:00 pm
Crystal Dew World has released a major update to CrystalMark Retro 2.0.0, with its scope extended to cover Windows 95/98/Me systems.
Gigabyte GS27QXA 240 Hz QHD gaming monitor review: Serious value and high performance
31 March 2025 @ 1:00 pm
Gigabyte delivers serious value with the GS27QXA. It’s a 27-inch QHD IPS gaming monitor with 240 Hz, a 260 Hz overclock, Adaptive-Sync, HDR and wide gamut color. And performance that truly punches above its weight class.
Game developers urge Nvidia RTX 30 and 40 series owners rollback to December 2024 driver after recent RTX 50-centric release issues
31 March 2025 @ 12:00 pm
Nvidia RTX 40-series owners face more woes as game devs warn against new drivers to avoid stability issues.
World Backup Day: A reminder to protect against data loss
31 March 2025 @ 4:54 am
Monday, March 31st, 2025, is World Backup Day, a reminder to think about how your precious data is stored and protected. We also look at some of the biggest storage manufacturers' deals on SSDs and other storage products.
Can Earthquake in Myanmar disrupt PC hardware production? Manufacturers are checking out
31 March 2025 @ 12:08 am
After Myanmar’s 7.7 quake, Taiwanese tech firms in Thailand checked for damage, found none, and quickly resumed operations.