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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Our experts review your astonishing PC builds and setups in Rig Rundown — from wall-mounted setups to a system packed inside of a 1:6 scale RC car ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We go through user-submitted PC builds and crown a winner in the inaugural Tom's Hardware Premium Rig Rundown results ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sayem.ahmed@futurenet.com (Sayem Ahmed) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sayem Ahmed ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NBTP8qXjwJwZkKWQX5nXwH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tiny 3-inch cube PCs bring a splash of color to the passive PC market with red, orange, green and blue options — Intel Twin Lake-powered Kubb Mini PCs start at $500 ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/tiny-3-inch-cube-pcs-bring-a-splash-of-color-to-the-passive-pc-market-with-red-orange-green-and-blue-options-intel-twin-lake-powered-kubb-mini-pcs-start-at-usd500</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Kubb's colorful and compact 3-inch cube PCs are priced from $500 (€430) with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSDs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:38:56 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mini PCs]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i9ti9VYiY4nyqF7VQv2urb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Garage sale haul finds 2013 'trash can' Mac Pro nestled inside 2010 Mac Pro enclosure — Mac Pro inception still needs some work to get running ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A lucky buyer on Reddit found a 2010 Mac Pro in a garage sale and it had a whole 'nother 2013 Mac Pro sitting inside. The tower didn't have any internals, which implies that the owner was likely using it as a sort of DIY enclosure for the trash-can Mac Pro, to perhaps mount extra stuff since the 2013 Mac Pro has no expansion slots. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Desktops]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MKJuZrMGZZw8cko2kg2zML-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Corsair's Strix Halo AI Workstation 300 gets even more expensive amid the RAMpocalypse — Ryzen AI Max 395+ flagship now sits at $3,399 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Corsair has silently raised the prices on its AI Workstation 300 mini PCs. The top-end Ryzen AI Max+ 395 model is now $3,399, or $400 pricier than it was just a couple months ago. That increase comes amid spiraling RAM and storage prices thanks to the AI boom. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mini PCs]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uUsWCpP8uJ7JaHG5hxx7q6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Electronics enthusiast begins breadboard-based Intel 386 system build — a large step up from their previous PC-XT and PC-AT breadboard projects  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Motherboards, who needs them? Not Breadboarding Labs, which recently drafted plans for a retro Intel 80386 (i386) PC build using solderless breadboards. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PC Building]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ds2n74Dnavk9AjNrA23UzF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Newegg shaves $240 off this well-equipped RTX 5070, 7800X3D gaming PC — at $1,929, this CyberpowerPC is at least $100 less than the current cost of its components ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/newegg-shaves-usd240-off-this-well-equipped-rtx-5070-7800x3d-gaming-pc-at-usd1-929-this-cyberpowerpc-is-at-least-usd100-less-than-the-current-cost-of-its-components</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’re looking for a deal on a gaming PC, it tends to be cheaper these days to buy a prebuilt, and this deal from Newegg delivers a powerful RTX 5070 / 7800X3D for significantly less than it would cost to build the system yourself. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:56:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Desktops]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Safford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/txwDsrWM8iUgdbNR8ihmNF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ IBM spruces up its mainframes with new support for modern Arm workloads — firm teams up with Arm to run Arm workloads on IBM Z mainframes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Cloud-native AI and data intensive workloads coming to IBM Z and LinuxONE systems as IBM wants to make its machines more relevant for today's workloads. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:07:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Servers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anton Shilov ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GkxFhvDqyxzeRJLYiFAMEn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Win a prize by entering your build into the inaugural Tom's Hardware Rig Rundown — submit a build to get your setup evaluated by our expert staff ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Enter your build to the Tom's Hardware Rig Rundown for a chance of winning a $100 / £75 gift card, and have your setup reviewed by our team of experts. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PC Building]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sayem.ahmed@futurenet.com (Sayem Ahmed) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sayem Ahmed ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aJyYaa2EQtfDfpLpDPmgYd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Minisforum AI X1 Pro 470 review: AMD's Gorgon Point in a sleek mini PC desktop ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Minisforum’s AI X1 Pro 470 mini PC is just an incremental update to last year's well-regarded AI X1 Pro 370, but the barebones model isn't much more expensive. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cQzC9ubz438BxGQH9TmQed-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ HP Omen Max 45L review: Flagship desktop gaming PC performance with a price tag to match ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The HP Omen Max 45L's $6,499 configuration throws in almost every technology available, if you can afford it. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gaming PCs]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ brandon.hill@futurenet.com (Brandon Hill) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Brandon Hill ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4EJ7v9MzY7T5HrTfLHLLyL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Apple discontinues Mac Pro after 20 years — system had been stuck in stasis with M2 Ultra since 2023 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Apple has discontinued its Mac Pro tower, which hasn't been updated since a version with the M2 Ultra processor arrived in 2023. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew E. Freedman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MKJuZrMGZZw8cko2kg2zML-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Xbox Series X transformed into a gaming PC with 3D printed components, low-profile RTX 5060, and NUC 12 Extreme  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Aaron Klotz) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Aaron Klotz ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/meoSW9maNfBGx5SkZz5iGi-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lucky shopper snags gaming PC for just $1,000 — iBuyPower prebuilt running on 9800X3D and RTX 5070 discounted by $900 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discounted as a last display unit, the Costco deal highlights how timing and luck can land premium gaming hardware for less. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gaming PCs]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kunal Khullar ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ntQhzJfLnebo9NWMWDbR9C-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Arctic's $1,400 AMD Strix Point fanless mini-PC hides under your desk — Senza AI 370 features Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you've been looking for a mini PC that goes beyond just decluttering your desk — one that basically doesn't even remind you of its existence, then Arctic has got just the thing for you. The new Senza AI 370 features a powerful AMD chip with a decent iGPU, 32 GB of fast RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and plenty of ports. It costs almost $1,400, though, but at least it's fanless. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:37:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mini PCs]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/88P4aDupKnGALNGS3KiCMK-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Enthusiast rebuilds AA-battery-powered PC, sextuples run time to 30 minutes with 64 batteries — uses three voltage regulators in parallel to achieve stability, runs computer for over 30 minutes on 64 AA cells ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:20:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PC Building]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TjKHaM3Wc4nnQyaFDK3hqR-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 2026 PC shipment forecast slashed amid memory shortages — IDC says total PC market value to nonetheless increase to $274 billion due to ongoing price hikes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gaming PCs]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anton Shilov ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iXaKrSrHSwpGrm39XJsvva-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Silicon Power US RMA policy now hedges against AI-driven RAM and SSD shortages — company says it will refund the original purchase price 'if there is a shortage of replacement products' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Most RAM and SSD manufacturers still offer in-warranty replacements as Silicon Power U.S. hedges policy against shortages ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:22:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PC Building]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bruno Ferreira ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ur4t4EeHcoR8foccFuyoBb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Optimize Your PC’s Airflow Using Positive vs. Negative Pressure ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If your PC runs hot, dusty, or loud, there's a decent chance your airflow is working against you and not for you. We dig into the mechanics of positive and negative pressure, lay out exactly when each configuration wins, and how a few smart tweaks can make a bigger difference than any cooler upgrade ever will. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j3kyYYVkvFrwuVq9uP68WD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This brilliant Hoto electric screwdriver is down to a record-low £28.48 right now — 12-bit precision kit with USB-C charging is great for PC builds and DIY projects ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/pc-building/this-brilliant-hoto-electric-screwdriver-is-down-to-a-record-low-gbp28-48-in-the-amazon-uk-spring-sale-12-bit-precision-kit-with-usb-c-charging-is-great-for-pc-builds-and-diy-projects</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Grab this impressive Hoto NEX O1 Pro mini electric screwdriver set with 12 bits at a record-low price ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ben Stockton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qraUv9xhsE5aiVxvKQKyuf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Classic tiny LEGO computer brick design from 1979 made into full-scale working computer — Mac Mini implanted into this 10:1 scale inflated reimagining ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A Dutch designer has crafted a 10:1 scale working model of the classic wedge-shaped LEGO computer brick Part 3039p23 with a Mac Mini M4 inside. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:13:04 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PC Building]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TLtDQpE2TSLL5qbFnqKnjf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ US startup plans to build data centers inside ocean-based wind turbines, servers water cooled via chilly North Sea — each leg houses a data center, firm set to launch three-legged prototype in Norway’s North Sea this year ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Offshore wind turbines could house up to a 12-megawatt data center, drawing power directly from the winds blowing on the sea while using the cold ocean water for cooling. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XfBGgVFPNJKHQ6H9NsWeRn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Go beyond the review with Bench, the deepest consumer hardware benchmarking database on the internet — compare hundreds of products across a range of categories ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Take advantage of Bench, the ultimate resource for PC hardware enthusiasts, offering a large database of benchmarks for you to browse through. We detail how the tool works, and what we're doing to keep results up-to-date here. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ The Editors of Tom&#039;s Hardware ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QeqdQPaAi8MtLTBsyFaYZk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Enthusiast runs desktop PC off 56 AA batteries — Intel computer lasts less than 5 minutes while playing Minesweeper ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ YouTube creator ScuffedBits experimented with a desktop PC and AA batteries just to see how many they needed to run and for how long will a desktop PC last on AA battery power alone. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:57:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Desktops]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZcXdyGkpEy9oa9u9EvpyuQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nvidia DGX Spark gets $700 price hike as memory shortages bite — Founders Edition price jumps 18% to $4,699, up from $3,999 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nvidia has raised the DGX Spark’s MSRP by $700, blaming constrained memory supplies as AI hardware demand continues to strain global availability. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:24:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:44:32 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kunal Khullar ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZXkBPmZUbuQHKXSw6sdp2k-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 218-pound PC built inside a cast-iron Victorian radiator — cooling an RTX 5090 'probably out of the question' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Cast-iron Victorian radiator gaming PC build finalized and tested by Billet Labs. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iULQcC37w2ncCk3MWdx6Hf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dell's new prebuilt PC has special custom power connector for Nvidia GPU — even large OEMs apparently fear the 16-pin power connector meltdowns  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Dell's solution to the 16-pin connector overheating issues seems to bea custom connector to lock it into place. At least, that's what the OEM has done in a new prebuilt featuring the RTX 5070 Ti. The 12V-2x6 connector is forcibly fixed using genuine Amphenol brackets. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PC Building]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/webp" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zqgmkUD5LpHFJknGQbLev-1280-80.webp">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lenovo alerts partners to looming price hikes on consumer and server products — soaring memory costs drive the surge ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lenovo warns partners of price hikes on client and server devices, advising them to place orders early to order at current prices. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anton Shilov ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kb2pYdJjLNLmwfPSwQimy7-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Thermal Grizzly pops the top on Ryzen 7 9850X3Ds for you, charges eyewatering premium for delidded chips — almost double the cost of a regular model, comes with its own warranty ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The chips come with an assurance of functionality and a 24-month warranty, which ain't bad all things considered. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zak Killian ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wPFnMQRgcNRcBmAgKkm2km-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ PC novice hits the jackpot with free RTX 3090 PC from kindly neighbour — potent build features $1,500 GPU paired with liquid-cooled i9-10850K and Asus Maximus motherboard ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/pc-building/pc-novice-hits-the-jackpot-with-free-rtx-3090-pc-from-kindly-neighbour-potent-build-features-usd1-500-gpu-paired-with-liquid-cooled-i9-10850k-and-asus-maximus-motherboard</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A redditor is enjoying a great first PC for free, thanks to a very generous neighbor. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BeTsJL4cCLTeco7SmGzk5a-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ NZXT unveils new H2 mini PC with 9800X3D, Intel 285K configurations — H2 Flow Mini-ITX case and C850 SFX power supply for builders ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ NZXT has unveiled a new H2 Mini Pc for the U.S. market, as well as a compact power supply and H2 Flow Mini-ITX case. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ stephen.warwick@futurenet.com (Stephen Warwick) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Warwick ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hc7M2eGR5kYmrbihdRkwEN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ M5Stack AI Pyramid charms with translucent, RGB infused tetrahedral shell and $199 price tag — but it is far more of an edge-AI appliance than a mini-PC ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ IoT specialist M5Stack has released an affordable, alluring, translucent, RGB-infused, tetrahederal mini-PC dubbed the AI Pyramid Computing Box. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QDAkB3nSSXdabqh6zkcLeX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft turns to superconductors for distributing power to its AI data centers — zero-resistance cables could reduce power losses and produce zero heat ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Microsoft wants to use superconducting cables to transport electricity with zero losses, allowing it to save space and build more data centers without putting more strain on the grid. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Servers]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bNebuWGAQz2tbQ5mXsntcH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Life support build: Breaking all the rules to build a productivity PC beast ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Our latest PC build keeps things frosty and productivity-focused, with white parts, an Intel CPU and GPU pairing, and RAM and storage that perform well, but are tough to swallow at current prices. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Niels Broekhuijsen ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jjjbZ2pcrTbi83wMJjCCPY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Minisforum MS-02 Ultra mini workstation hands-on — can it replace my hulking desktop PC that is 11 times larger?  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I wanted to see if the diminutive new Minisforum MS-02 Ultra could replace my very bulky but capable DIY desktop PC. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XxVHsBG4UpX7kvFXGUDaZR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ GMKtec Evo X2 AI Mini PC review: Compact Strix Halo Powerhouse ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ GMKtec’s mini PC delivers impressive performance and 1080p gaming in a compact size, though it’s pricey next to a larger system and not as upgradeable. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charles Jefferies ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a4MR8gS6AGmZdTVvg4YH88-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Smart ways to help your PC survive through the PC component pricing apocalypse — check temps, replace old AIOs and PSUs, keep an eye on your boot drive's TBW, and more ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As the cost of RAM, GPUs, and storage climbs, do what you can to help make sure your existing PC keeps working as expected until prices drop. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Safford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sDJ8tpPXFcWkb6kXPzdmaW-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Maingear brings back the 90s nostalgia with old-school pre-built PCs with RTX 5090 and Ryzen 9 9950X3D — limited edition Retro98 PCs are available now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Maingear is offering a high-end retro gaming PC based on the Silverstone FLOP02 "beige box" case, with a limited run of 38 units. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QYqhSfmkeRds2KzJfZzg7T-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Apple-1 ‘Prototype Board #0’ sells for $2,750,000 at auction, blows past estimates — sells for 5x anticipated value, obliterates previous record ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Super-rare and extremely early Apple Computer motherboard sale blasts past auctioneer estimates to achieve hammer price of $2,750,000. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:35:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:18:13 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hn4xhQekq3yaLfaSZUTSLZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nvidia DGX Spark review: the GB10 Superchip powers a fast and fun AI toolbox that beats out AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nvidia’s DGX Spark brings a slice of Grace Blackwell power to the desktop for AI developers and enthusiasts. With a 20-core Arm CPU, a Blackwell GPU with 6144 CUDA cores, and 128GB of unified memory, the DGX Spark can run a wide range of AI models and workflows with solid performance and the reliability of the proven CUDA software ecosystem. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeffrey Kampman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dSAk9RQSC9eyGYPAaBcL9k-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Examining DDR4 PC build options in 2026 — With high DDR5 prices, a PC build with DDR4 is worth considering, especially if you have RAM you can carry over from a previous build ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’ve been looking to build a PC but have been put off by the high price of DDR5, it might be worth considering a DDR4 system. You can get great performance and save some money – especially if you already own a RAM kit that you can carry over to a new build. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joe Shields ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YNa6XLGPHVCkG4msHswABM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ DIY PC maker Framework's desktops finally succumb to RAM apocalypse, hit with price increase — now starts at $1,139 with 32GB, 128GB up $450 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ After raising prices on its memory sticks, Framework is now raising prices on the Framework Desktop, its AMD-based gaming and AI-focused PC. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:52:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:02:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew E. Freedman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/djefDadrSRdbH7cPsN5Ud6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Apple-1 ‘Prototype Board #0’ system is expected to fetch $500,000+ at a 50th Anniversary auction — and the firm’s first ever check is valued at the same amount ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An auction featuring 191 lots of historic Apple Computer artifacts, some with estimates of $500,000+, has begun. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:00:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aCg9ZkfQxvY8gj9J6gWvNZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Major Japanese electronics store begs customers for their old PCs as hardware drought continues — ‘we pretty much buy any PC’ pleads the Akihabara outlet ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A major Japanese PC and electronics store is pleading with customers to sell it their old PC gear. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:34:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PC Building]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cYhtZAmMNkPnUssEpoG6Vb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Asus ROG G1000 gaming PC is covered in holograms — this RTX 5090, 9950X3D rig is 'built to be seen' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ There are also new gaming laptops. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:37:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew E. Freedman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rPQXrs7keqMqUzmtK3HJNW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ CyberPowerPC's MA-01 comes with analog color control knobs, woven steel mesh, and slanted airflow  – modern trimmings meet retro design in new curved-glass PC case ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Cyberpower is coming to CES 2026 with the stunning MA-01 case with analog RGB knobs, resonance-killing steel mesh exhaust, and component and cable-hiding angled vents that also direct airflow. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Safford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kBgCZtqvcQZWjSVJ89YxEE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Corsair reverses course and honors gaming PC order after $700 price hike uproar — order was erroneously flagged, but the company sends a coupon to the buyer to snag the PC at the original price ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A Redditor posted on r/Corsair to complain that the company canceled their order and hiked the price by $700 the following day. A Corsair rep then takes steps to clear the air and makes things right by giving the user a discount coupon to bring the cost back down to its sale price. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:09:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gaming PCs]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6srtca9fwrgy3xzchxY5Xb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ NES-a-like mini PC brings modern chips to the classic Nintendo case design — Ryzen AI 9 CPU, Radeon 890M iGPU should make it a decent all-round system ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 in NES-a-like case 'coming soon.' ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Mini PCs]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yodhXPeZkC4YxFK2iv3drJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lucky Brit scores flagship PC worth almost $5,000 for just ~$2,400 at Costco, even comes armed with $700 worth of DDR5 memory — Marked-down build also has an RTX 5090 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/pc-building/lucky-brit-scores-flagship-pc-worth-almost-usd5-000-for-just-usd2-400-at-costco-even-comes-armed-with-usd700-worth-of-ddr5-memory-marked-down-build-also-has-an-rtx-5090-and-ryzen-7-9800x3d</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Someone in the UK has just pulled off a heist — only, that it was completely legal and at a Costco. A prebuilt PC worth $4,863 was bought for just $2,431, featuring flagship parts all around like an RTX 5090, a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and 64 GB of DDR5 6000 MT/s RAM that costs at least $700 just on its own. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:41:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PC Building]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CJoWpfUkeuhVBZ59EFSbZb-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'This memory situation is a multi-year problem,' says Maingear CEO — Custom PC company offers up BYO RAM builds to combat shortages ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In an attempt to keep prebuilt systems costs down and bypass a rocky supply chain, Maingear is offering custom build configurations where users provide their own RAM. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew E. Freedman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ozqDihdWshdHA5AE2Mfu3g-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Japanese shops halt desktop PC orders until 2026 as memory shortage intensifies — built-to-order systems hamstrung by component shortages and skyrocketing prices ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Japanese PC shops have temporarily halted sales on BTO (built-to-order) computers, citing difficulties in keeping up with demand. Worldwide component shortages have not only made prices skyrocket, but they fluctuate so much that it's useless to offer quotes to customers where inventories are drying up. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nJrg4eHFYBnru2UfRwEDcE-1280-80.jpg">
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