Hardware Busters

Products Apple Will Most Likely Abandon In 2024
Apple’s ‘Glow Time’ event on September 9, 2024, is expected to unveil the iPhone 16 Series and other gadgets and phase out several current devices,

COLORFUL Introduces Flagship Igame Z790D5 VULCAN Series Motherboards
iGame Z790D5 Vulcan W and Z790D5 Vulcan X motherboards: Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and HiFi audio

The Semiconductor Body Calls For More EU ‘Chips Envoy’ Support
Europe’s leading computer chip industry group, ESIA, called on the European Union to speed up aid as it drew up a revamped “Chips Act 2.0”

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 Black Review – Is It For Real?
Epilogue I constantly heard of the extra high performance per price ratios that the Thermalright coolers achieve, but I had to evaluate one to see

The Fading Thrill of AI: From Hype to Reality
The initial excitement surrounding AI is beginning to wane. Investors who once jumped on the AI bandwagon without fully understanding the technology are now feeling

End of an Era: AnandTech Closes After 27 Years
I still remember my early days as a reviewer, sending an email to Anandtech for a freelance job and receiving a reply from Anand himself.

Whosampled: A Site For Music Enthusiasts By Music Enthusiasts
Music is one of the arts that has coexisted with humanity since its early days. It might be one of the first things that our

AI Giant Super Micro Accused of Chronic Financial Misconduct and Sanctions Evasion
Shares of Super Micro Computer ($23.6 billion) plunged more than 25% on Wall Street’s Nasdaq technology index after the company said it would not file

China Invests $6.1 Billion In Computing Data Center Project
Sources: Reuters.com On Thursday, a senior government official said that China has invested over 43.5 billion yuan ($6.12 billion) in a nationwide project to build

New & Older Generation Ryzen Processors Benefit from the 24H2 Windows Update
AMD mentioned that its performance numbers on the new Ryzen 9000 processors were higher than what reviewers got because it used Windows systems with the

Asus Rog Strix 1000W Platinum ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Epilogue I don’t have any MSRP information on the Asus Rog Strix 1000W Platinum, which would help me determine if the lack of a totem-pole

Layoffs: IBM Limits Operations In China, Cuts Over 1,000 Jobs
Sources: abplive.com, PCMag.com IBM shut down its R&D operations in China, following several other tech companies that scaled back their operations there due to increased

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Will Most Probably Use Less Power Than The RTX 4060
Sources: TechRadar, TechPowerUP The Nvidia RTX 5000 series has been the subject of many rumors over the last year, with plenty of leaks teasing performance

GoPro Layoffs: Popular Camera Firm To Fire 15% of workforce
Source: Abplive News Bureau This marks GoPro’s second round of job cuts in 2024. Earlier in March, the company had already reduced its workforce by

CORSAIR Launches the New Performance King of its AIO Cooler Lineup: iCUE LINK TITAN RX RGB
On August 15, 2024, CORSAIR, a leading developer of high-performance gear for gamers and PC enthusiasts, unveiled its latest all-in-one (AIO) CPU cooler, the iCUE

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Revisit: The Best Gaming CPU
Epilogue Let’s face it: AMD promised a lot for the Ryzen 9000, but in the end, it had to release a PR explaining why reviewers

Why is the PC Market Going Down?
Recently, we have seen many big companies and brands firing people, trying to restrict their operational expenses. Most of them say as an excuse that

AMD’s Ryzen 9000X3D “3D V-Cache” Desktop CPUs Delayed Until CES 2025
Source: wccftech.com According to recent reports, AMD’s highly anticipated Ryzen 9000X3D desktop CPUs, featuring their next-generation 3D V-Cache technology, have been delayed. Initially, the launch

GameMax Introduces F46 ATX & F36 mATX Cases Supporting Hidden-Connector Motherboards
GameMax, a brand known for its affordable PC gaming components, has launched two new gaming cases: the F36 micro-ATX (mATX) and the F46 ATX. These

Ryzen 9000: Why Does AMD-generated Gaming Data Differ from Reviewer Data?
The new “Zen 5” architecture, first introduced in high-end laptops earlier this summer, is now available in a full stack of desktop processors with the

AMD Ryzen 9 9900x CPU Review: Performance, Thermals & Power Analysis
Epilogue I expected higher performance from the Ryzen 9 9900x, not only in gaming but also in everyday applications. It is a strong performer in

ZOTAC GAMING Reveals MEK HERO Gaming PC Deals at Amazon
ZOTAC GAMING has launched a special sales event on Amazon featuring discounts on five high-performance MEK HERO Gaming PCs, valid from August 21 through August

Germany: Europe’s First Mega-Factory For Next-Generation Microchips In Dresden
Source: ot.gr The EU approved the 5 billion subsidy from Germany for the 10 billion euro factory. The foundations for constructing the largest factory in

Corsair 6500X Case Review: Thermal & Noise Damping/Output Evaluation
Epilogue The 6500 series is a well-rounded dual-chamber chassis, offering great looks and building options regarding component selection and placement. There is lots of space

ADATA’s Global Sustainability Initiative “Innovate Today, Embrace Tomorrow.”
ADATA Technology has unveiled a comprehensive global sustainability initiative to promote biodiversity conservation and increase public awareness about environmental issues. A central feature of this

The Most Common Spread Malware For July 2024
Source: Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. In its latest Threat Index, Check Point revealed that RansomHub remains the most prevalent Ransomware group. Meanwhile, its researchers

Quick Tips #36: Activate Your Windows Product Key on Any PC
As you may already know, Windows needs a valid key to be activated. Unfortunately, depending on the device (e.g., laptop) or the type of license

Google “Threatened” Tech Influencers. The #TeamPixel Scandal
Google crossed a line with the Pixel 9. The company’s invite-only Team Pixel program — which seeds Pixel products to influencers before public availability

darkFlash UPMOST 1250W ATX v3.0 PSU Review
Epilogue The darkFlash UPMOST 1250W is a decent-performing PSU, which could be notably better if the ripple at 12V was lower under full load and

Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W ATX v3.1 PSU Review – Silent Platform Change, Messy Protection Features & Fake 80 Plus Badge
Epilogue It is not the best thing to have a PSU line and silently replace it with the platform of another OEM. The honest way

The Former CEO Of Huawei Was Spotted With A Strange Device
Former Huawei CEO Richard Yu, currently Chairman of the Board at Consumer BG, was spotted on the plane with a strange device in his hands.

Semiconductor Chipmaker Texas Instruments To Receive Up To $1.6 Bln Funding From The U.S. Government
Source: Reuters, AFP.com The U.S. Commerce Department has signed a preliminary agreement with semiconductor manufacturer Texas Instruments for up to $1.6 billion to construct three