Mod doubles the ROG Ally’s RAM from 16GB to 32GB, increases speed from 6400 to 7500 MTs
Fancy a memory upgrade on your ROG Ally? A technician running a “SlickBuys Mods and Repairs” YouTube channel seemingly did something truly impressive with his client’s ROG Ally, upgrading the onboard RAM chips. Alas, it wasn’t as easy as swapping some chips on the board, and more like how it’s been demonstrated with some graphics […]
10 Gigabit Ethernet slots into your M.2 port, costs only $86
M.2 10GbE network cards aren’t novelty products, but they used to cost a bit of money. However, pricing has improved over the years, and now you can find them for sub-$100 price tags. The 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) standard, which debuted in 2002, hasn’t entirely caught on, but its adoption rate is improving. 10GbE networking […]
AMD RX 7000 GPU scams persist at Amazon, and it’s not just Sapphire — be sure to double-check the seller
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is one of the best graphics cards on the market, so it’s perhaps unsurprising that scammers are preying on less-experienced consumers who are willing to shell out hundreds of dollars. If you’re in the market for a new Radeon RX 7000-series graphics card, pay extra attention to the seller, especially […]
Three gaming-focused Linux operating systems beat Windows 11 in gaming benchmarks
Linux gaming performance has been improving for years, but how good is it? ComputerBase benchmarked three different Linux operating systems against Windows 11 in several gaming benchmarks and found all three were able to outperform Microsoft’s latest OS. On top of this, all three Linux variants were able to accomplish their impressive performance runs while […]
AMD’s Radeon RX 6650 XT hits a new lowest-ever price – perfect for 1080p gaming on a budget
Graphics cards have always been a bit of a bone of contention for me these last couple of years as a dedicated PC gamer, what with the shortages and extravagant price hikes that have made this hobby elitist if you want to afford the best GPUs for gaming. With the biggest sales event of the […]
Alphacool’s new APEX RAM X4 puts addressable RGBs on a custom cooling memory block
Alphacool has released a custom-cooling add-on for chilling memory modules, called the Apex X4 liquid RAM cooler. This water block is designed to be installed on DRAM modules (sold separately). The block uses a nickel-plated copper base and an ARGB function via a 5V three-pin connector. It has two G 1/4-inch threads for tubing. You’ll […]
Does thermal paste expire? 20-year-old TIM tested – no degradation seen, but poor compared to modern products
A syringe of ancient thermal paste has been tested by Igor’s Lab. With some surprise, the hardware testing stalwart reports that Arctic Cooling’s Silicone Paste worked just as well as a factory fresh industrial alternative with a similar formulation. However, Wallossek’s testing clarified that modern PC thermal pastes aimed at PC enthusiasts perform much better. […]
Apple to become first customer for Amkor’s $2 billion Arizona chip packaging facility
Amkor, a leading OSAT (outsourced semiconductor assembly and test) service provider, on Tuesday announced plans to build an advanced chip packaging facility in the U.S. The company plans to invest around $2 billion in the new facility, which will be located in Arizona and will be used to package chips produced by TSMC at a fab nearby. Apple […]
10-year-old Raspberry Pi revision 0002 runs for 6 years without rebooting
The Raspberry Pi is a staple board in the maker community and it’s no wonder why. Maker and developer KerazyPete, as they’re known as over at Reddit, recently shared a post showing off their 10-year-old Raspberry Pi revision 0002 board. Not only does the SBC still run without a hitch—it’s been working non-stop for over […]
Japan sets strict rules for chip subsidy recipients in the hopes of preventing leaks to China and Russia
The Japanese government has introduced strict rules for companies getting subsidies in the semiconductor and other high-tech sector, reports Nikkei. These rules are designed to stop important technologies from leaking to other countries, primarily to China and Russia. This approach is similar to what the U.S. is doing with its CHIPS Act subsidies. Companies that get […]