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HP Omen Max 45L review: Flagship desktop gaming PC performance with a price tag to match
The HP Omen Max 45L's $6,499 configuration throws in almost every technology available, if you can afford it.
Apple discontinues Mac Pro after 20 years — system had been stuck in stasis with M2 Ultra since 2023
Apple has discontinued its Mac Pro tower, which hasn't been updated since a version with the M2 Ultra processor arrived in 2023.
Xbox Series X transformed into a gaming PC with 3D printed components
A YouTuber has modded an Xbox Series X with PC parts, featuring a NUC 12 Extreme with a Core i7-12700, low-profile Gigabyte RTX 5060, and PSU while keeping the console's DVD drive intact.
Lucky shopper snags gaming PC for just $1,000 — iBuyPower prebuilt running on 9800X3D and RTX 5070 discounted by $900
Discounted as a last display unit, the Costco deal highlights how timing and luck can land premium gaming hardware for less.
Arctic's $1,400 AMD Strix Point fanless mini-PC hides under your desk
It costs more than you'd think.
Enthusiast rebuilds AA-battery-powered PC, sextuples run time to 30 minutes with 64 batteries
YouTube creator ScuffedBits re-did their experiment and was able to eke out 30 minutes of game time (and a benchmarking session!) while running their desktop PC on 64 AA batteries.
2026 PC shipment forecast slashed amid memory shortages
IDC expects unit shipments of PCs in 2026 to be down 11.3% year-over-year, but the whole market value will increase 1.6% due to higher prices.
Silicon Power US RMA policy now hedges against AI-driven RAM and SSD shortages
Most RAM and SSD manufacturers still offer in-warranty replacements as Silicon Power U.S. hedges policy against shortages
