With Nova Lake, a new generation of Intel desktops is on the horizon for the end of 2026, which appears to focus less on energy efficiency and more on uncompromising peak performance. While the current Arrow Lake family and its refresh models are increasingly focusing on efficiency improvements, recent information suggests that Intel could once […]

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A used MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Super Ventus is currently causing a stir on Reddit. In the PCMR subreddit, user TwistedColossus describes how the card reportedly “instantly burst into flames” during a test run – including a burnt hole in the circuit board. This is not a melted 12VHPWR connector, as seen in previous discussions […]

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The latest figures from Mercury Research on the x86 CPU market for the fourth quarter of 2025 are more than just a snapshot. They mark a structural shift in the balance of power between AMD and Intel. AMD ends the year with a 41.3 percent share of server sales. This is not a statistical outlier, […]

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Microsoft is apparently rethinking the fundamentals of its subscription ecosystem. According to a report by The Verge, Microsoft is in the early stages of testing ways to expand or structurally adjust the Xbox Game Pass lineup. No concrete decisions have been made, but the direction is clear: more bundling, more flexibility, and possibly less fragmentation. […]

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With the release of Windows 11 version 26H1, Microsoft is taking an unusual approach. The new edition of the operating system is not available to the general user community, but is intended exclusively for new complete systems with ARM processors. Specifically, Microsoft currently names only one platform, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2. Devices with AMD or Intel […]

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Samsung Electronics has officially started mass production of its latest high-bandwidth memory generation, HBM4, and delivered the first batches to customers. With this step, the company is positioning itself early in the emerging HBM4 market, which is driven primarily by the rapidly growing demand for AI accelerators, data center GPUs, and specialized ASIC solutions. According […]

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Introduction and unboxing Today we are presenting a particularly attractive keyboard from Asus. The ASUS ROG Azoth 96 HE is positioned as a technically sophisticated gaming keyboard in the upper enthusiast segment and combines a compact 96 percent layout with modern Hall effect technology. The aim is to combine the precision and speed of professional […]

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