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How to Overclock A Raspberry Pi 5

By Les Pounder published 22 October 23

The Raspberry Pi 5 has the fastest stock speed of any Raspberry Pi, but with just a few extra commands we can push the CPU and GPU even further!

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super Rumored to Feature 20 GB VRAM

By Mark Tyson published 22 October 23

Nvidia is rumoured to be preparing a beefed-up GeForce RTX 4080 Super with 20 GB VRAM which might help address the China market when RTX 4090 stocks are all gone.

Hands-on with XPG’s Battlecruiser II Mid-Tower Case: Transparency From All Sides

By Albert Thomas published 22 October 23

XPG’s Battlecruiser II case provides lots of storage options, a smooth tempered glass design with transparency on all sides, and a controller hub for easy ARGB and PWM customization.

Vendors Share Raptor Lake Refresh Non-K CPU Specs

By Anton Shilov published 21 October 23

Gigabyte accidentally posts specifications of Intel's non-K 14th Generation Core processors.

8 GHz Core i9-14900K Sets New Record in CS2 With 1,310 FPS

By Zhiye Liu published 21 October 23

Team Australia Extreme Overclocking team overclocks the Core i9-14900K between 7.5 GHz and 8 GHz in a new demonstration.

U.S. Govt Mulls Blocking China's Access to Cloud GPUs

By Anton Shilov published 21 October 23

U.S. government is mulling to block access of Chinese companies to AI and HPC GPUs in the cloud.

MSI 27-Inch Curved Monitor Drops to $131 at Amazon

By Ash Hill published 21 October 23

Over at Amazon, you can find the MSI G271CP 27-inch curved gaming monitor for its lowest price to date, just $131, down from $209.

RTX 4090 Five-Fan GPU RTX 4090 Launches For $1,999

By Anton Shilov published 21 October 23

Maxsun reveals the pricing for the GeForce RTX 4080 MGG OC 16G.

AMD's Radeon Technology Group is Reportedly Reducing Its Headcount in China

By Anton Shilov published 21 October 23

AMD is realigning workforce, possibly focusing on datacenter and AI operations.

How To Install Python Modules on Raspberry Pi 5 and Earlier Models

By Les Pounder published 21 October 23

If you’re using Raspberry Pi OS ‘Bookworm,’ the way of installing modules has changed.

How to Emulate PlayStation 2 on the Raspberry Pi 5 and Earlier

By Les Pounder published 20 October 23

It runs on Pi 4, but Pi 5 provides much better performance.

Dunkin's themed PC covered in anime girls.

Dunkin'-Themed PC at TwitchCon is Covered in Anime Girls

By Andrew E. Freedman published 20 October 23

Starforge Systems collaborated with Dunkin' for a TwitchCon showcase that visitors can enter to win.

Intel B760M Motherboard Debuts With Mobile Raptor Lake CPUs, Vapor Chamber Cooling

By Zhiye Liu published 20 October 23

Chinese manufacturer Erying has unveiled new B760M motherboards with processor options up to a Core i9-13900H — mobile Raptor Lake CPUs with vapor chamber cooling.

Acer’s RTX 4070-Powered Nitro 16 Gaming Laptop Now Only $1,149: Real Deals

By Stewart Bendle published 20 October 23

Available on eBay via Antonline, the Nitro 16 gaming laptop from Acer is on sale for $1,149 — a superb price for a modern gaming laptop.

Thunderbolt 5 connector on a blue and black background.

14th Gen Intel Core Desktop CPUs Don't Support Thunderbolt 5

By Andrew E. Freedman published 20 October 23

Intel has corrected a press release that stated that 14th Core desktop processors supported Thunderbolt 5.

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super Rumored to Feature 20 GB VRAM Might have special appeal in China where the RTX 4090 is about to be sanctioned.

How to Overclock A Raspberry Pi 5 Push your Raspberry Pi 5 to the max!

Hands-on with XPG’s Battlecruiser II Mid-Tower Case: Transparency From All Sides A case you can see through from almost every angle, with a controller hub for easy PWM and aRGB tweaks.

RTX 4090 Five-Fan GPU RTX 4090 Launches For $1,999 Oversized, overengineered, and overpriced

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Reviews

xTool F1 Review: Cut and Engrave on the Go

By Denise Bertacchi published 22 October 23

xTool’s portable Galvo laser cuts wood and engraves metal anywhere you can plug in.

Laser Cutters

Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Review: Now With USB-C

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 22 October 23

The G Pro X Superlight 2 is an ultra-lightweight wireless gaming mouse that's almost identical to its predecessor. But hey, its predecessor was great.

Gaming Mice

Crucial X10 Pro Portable SSD Review: USB Speed King

By Matt Safford published 21 October 23

Editor's Choice

External SSDs

Maxsun iCraft Z790 Wi-Fi Motherboard Review: Competent and Well-Connected

By Joe Shields published 20 October 23

Maxsun’s iCraft Z790 is a worthy motherboard if you can find it around MSRP ($309.99).

Motherboards

Corsair K70 Core RGB Review: Third Time’s a Charm

By Myles Goldman published 19 October 23

Editor's Choice

The Corsair K70 Max RGB comes with all of the bells and whistles its older sibling shipped with. However, the K70 Max RGB features magnetic switches that are incredibly smooth and highly adjustable.

Keyboards

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Best Wireless Gaming Headsets 2023: Bluetooth, Budget, and More

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 20 October 23

The best wireless headsets for gamers, creators, and professionals alike.

Gaming Headsets

Best Soldering Irons and Stations

By Les Pounder published 18 October 23

Choosing the right soldering iron can be difficult. Do you need temperature control, hot air rework and high wattage irons to do a good job?

Electronics

Best PC Cases 2023: Our Tested Picks for Your Next Build

By Matt Safford last updated 18 October 23

Our recommendations for the best PC cases come from our cooling, fan noise, and build tests.

Cases

CPUs

Vendors Share Raptor Lake Refresh Non-K CPU Specs

By Anton Shilov published 21 October 23

Gigabyte accidentally posts specifications of Intel's non-K 14th Generation Core processors.

Components

8 GHz Core i9-14900K Sets New Record in CS2 With 1,310 FPS

By Zhiye Liu published 21 October 23

Team Australia Extreme Overclocking team overclocks the Core i9-14900K between 7.5 GHz and 8 GHz in a new demonstration.

Components

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Graphics Cards

U.S. Govt Mulls Blocking China's Access to Cloud GPUs

By Anton Shilov published 21 October 23

U.S. government is mulling to block access of Chinese companies to AI and HPC GPUs in the cloud.

Components

Counter-Strike 2 Now Checks AMD Drivers for Anti-Lag+ to Stop VAC Bans

By Aaron Klotz published 20 October 23

Valve has implemented a new Anti-Lag+ checker into Counter Strike 2 that will check to see if users have AMD's Anti-Lag+ Adrenalin driver installed, preventing them from getting accidentally banned.

Gaming