GPU running hot? How to diagnose and fix it yourself
… Alternatively, you can try slight undervolting, which reduces power consumption and thus minimizes heat generation. …
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The hidden laptop parts that decide speed, heat, and noise
… Performance really hinges on good thermals here -- not just silicon. …
Best of Computex 2026: The most intriguing and innovative PC hardware
… Its revived XPS 13, which will feature a choice of Intel’s new Wildcat Lake processors or more powerful but less power efficient Panther Lake chips, is equipped to duke it out with Apple’s budget offering.Priced at $599 for students until November and $699 for the general public, this 13-inch noteb… …
Buying a PC power supply in 2026 is weirdly easy to mess up
… Power supplies are tricky to build well, so buying a PSU from a reputable brand goes a long way to ensuring you don't end up with a dud. You need your PSU to protect your PC parts when you get power spikes or when your GPU suddenly pulls more power than the PSU can handle. …
This Asus open-air desktop case looks great. There's just one problem
… For example, you mount the power supply to the rear so all those power rails aren't out in the open, and there's space back there for a dedicated AIO radiator. …
This 2.2-pound Acer laptop somehow promises 30 hours of battery life
… The touchscreens consume more power and last a bit less: 23.5 hours of video playback for both. All three screen options include variable refresh rate support, which can slow the refresh rate down to drastic levels and save power. …
Tested: Asus's 40Gbps SSD enclosure is an easy install, handsome, and fast
… There’s a single Type-C port on one end with a tiny power/activity light immediately to its right. …
Microsoft's powerful RTX Spark mini PC will be sold to consumers
… But as PCWorld pointed out early on, the GPU was a much more powerful AI tool. …
Valve’s Steam Machine is pricey. I built a DIY rival for $150 less
… Power supply: Rosewill 750-watt ATX $44 Oof, it pains me to recommend a power supply with no modular cables in 2026. And that price might only be good for Prime Day. You might be able to find a 600-watt power supply with modular cables for the same price, but you trade away some room for upgrades. …