Hardware Busters
Five PC issues that haunted me
PCs are either handy tools or entertaining means for many of us. But let’s admit it – we all hate it when they don’t work
ATX v3.1 & PCIe CEM 5.1 are official!
ATX v3.1 & PCIe CEM 5.1 are official! The ATX v3.0 spec was released in February 2022, and there was an update one year later.
BenQ treVolo U Desktop Dialogue Speaker Review
Conclusion The products I have tested thus far from the BenQ brand are good build quality, and their applications are user-friendly. The minimal and modern
Temu, the new Wish?
Temu is an e-commerce platform that offers various products at meager prices. At least to those that are advertised. If you start searching in their
SEA SONIC to Launch New FOCUS GX ATX 3.0
Taipei, Taiwan – 11 September 2023 Sea Sonic Electronics., Co., Ltd. is proud to announce the introduction of the new FOCUS GX ATX 3.0 Series
1st Player NGDP 1000W PSU Review
Overall Performance The overall performance is high, going head to head with the Super Flower Leadex VII XG 1000.
The First Step to GPU Benchmark Automation with Python!
In today’s article I will show you how to easily extract data from CapFrameX log files. This will save you time, since you won’t have
be quiet! Shadow Base 800 FX Review: Thermal & Noise Damping/Output Evaluation
Thermal Performance Since this is the first chassis review that I have conducted using the new methodology for thermal performance evaluation, I won’t provide any
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT & RX 7700 XT Performance, Power Analysis & Noise Output
Control The Northlight engine by Remedy Entertainment utilizes DirectX 12 (it also supports DirectX 11). It supports RTX and DLSS, which I don’t use in
Quick Tips #16: The “official” way to “debloat” Windows 11
Windows 10 is one of the most successful Microsoft OSes. Although Windows 11 has been around for a long time, it didn’t earn a better
Starfield Performance & Power Analysis: AMD vs. NVIDIA
Conclusion & GPU/PSU Recommendations Starfield is a demanding game in the hours you need to spend to finish it and in hardware. You will need
Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 Pro Fan Review
Epilogue The Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 Pro achieves good performance in the 25 dBA and 30 dBA noise normalized tests, where is close to the XPG
Cybenetics Releases ATX v3.0 “Pass” Badges
Cybenetics, the leading PSU certication agency, issued new badges, confirming ATX v3.0 compatibility. More and more users seek ATX v3.0 PSUs, so it is of
Is PC Gaming dying?
Is PC Gaming dying? Or is it even worth it anymore? This is a popular topic in our Discord Server. We see too expensive graphics
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1600W PSU Review
Overall Performance The overall performance is on par with the XPG Fusion 1600, which uses a more modern platform that is not fully utilized. The
XPG Nidec Vento Pro 120 PWM Fan Review
Epilogue The XPG Nidec Vento Pro 120 PWM fan doesn’t pack any bells n’ whistles. It is a fan for users who seek pure performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D CPU/Asus ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D Laptop Review: Performance, Thermals & Power Analysis
Max Operating Temperature To check the operating temperatures, I run Blender instead of Prime95 and small FFTs, which apply an unrealistically high load to the
VPN 101: All you need to know about VPN services
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. Although you can find many definitions, I think the best is the following. It is how a secure encrypted
XPG Launches the Core Reactor II Gold ATX v3.0 Compliant PSUs
Taipei, Taiwan – 16 August 2023 – XPG, a fast-growing provider of systems, components, and peripherals for Gamers, Esports Pros, and Tech Enthusiasts, today announced
Galax GeForce RTX 4060 EX Performance, Power Analysis & Noise Output
Death Stranding Director’s Cut Decima Engine, in DirectX 12. It is not a heavy game, and I don’t find it so exciting since your objective
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): Why do you need one?
A UPS or an Uninterruptible Power Supply is a crucial device for those who want to protect their devices and have enough time to save
Reproducibility in Testing Results – Why custom-made equipment is a no-go
Reproducibility in testing results is of huge importance, since it allows any individual to verify (or to challenge) our findings. For someone to be able
From 0 to 1: A Brief Computer Science & Technology Timeline
Nowadays, computers or smartphones are everywhere. You will rarely find a home without at least one PC system or gaming console, and most of us
Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 Monitor Review
Screen Flickering/PWM I noticed a drop in brightness which is concise with the monitor’s refresh rate. This means the monitor is not flicker-free, but the
Quick Tips #15: How to unbitlock a drive
Bitlocker is quite a helpful feature for the Windows versions that support it. But it can become a real headache on some occasions. So, if
XPG Fusion 1600W Titanium PSU Review – Should Corsair Worry?
Overall Performance The overall performance is high but not high enough to threaten the aged Corsair AX1600i, which remains the leader in this category, although
Cooler Master V850i Gold PSU Review
Overall Performance The overall performance is high, scoring second in the 850W category. Super Flower’s Leadex VII XG model is notably away, though.
Update on the lab’s move
Thought to provide you with an update on the lab’s move. First of all, I know that I am not so active the last two
The Antikythera Mechanism: An Ancient Computer or the ‘Dial of Destiny’?
If you have watched Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, you will already have heard about the Antikythera Mechanism. It is highly unfortunate though,
Moving the Lab at >45°C is not Fun (at all)
After less than a year in the building we rented in Cyprus, our team moved to a new building we bought for this purpose! We