Four NVMe slots changed how I think about home lab storage, and a $170 mini PC made it click
…GMKtec Nucbox G9 Mini PC CPU Intel Mobile CPU Memory 12GB This tiny mini PC packs four NVMe sockets for your home lab storage needs. $230 at Amazon
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This AMD Ryzen 5 chip proves you don't need to spend big for a solid budget build
…What's great about the AMD Ryzen 5 5500? It's going to be all about the price right now. When a budget CPU falls to an even lower price, it's…
The only PC components I never regret spending extra on
…the three new CPU coolers from the German brand. It's powerful, easy to install, and runs like a dream even with more power-hungry AMD and Intel processors. $110 at Newegg…
I've been running SteamOS on a non-Steam mini PC, and it makes a better living room console than I expected
…So, I dusted off my Minisforum U850 with its beastly Intel i5-10210U processor. The 10210U will likely struggle with PlayStation 2 games, but it should hold up fairly well with weaker…
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Steep discount makes this AMD CPU the perfect choice for gamers who want great performance on a budget
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…the pricing and performance conversations in the industry. Now, Team Blue is eyeing the handheld PC market again, which AMD has dominated for years with its Ryzen Z series processors . Intel is…
I upgraded to DDR5, but my gaming experience barely changed
…Related DDR5 RAM prices tripled in six months, and nobody is talking about when they'll come back down Is there a light at the end of this tunnel? The CPU made…
The AI boom crushed PC building, but it's the best thing that happened to home labs
…Related Used Xeon CPUs are the home lab secret nobody talks about Despite their quirks, old server-grade processors are perfect for home lab experiments AI has made the barrier for entering…
Nvidia thinks my RTX 20-series GPU is too old for frame generation, but I use it through lossless scaling anyway
…Lossless Scaling OS Windows CPU 64-bit processor required With its powerful frame generation and upscaling provisions, Lossless Scaling offers an affordable way to increase your in-game FPS. $7 at Steam
I ditched my 5800X3D for a 9800X3D and learned these 3 lessons the hard way
…requirement to get the CPU I wanted. In fact, the platform cost is exactly what made me hesitate the most. And to make matters worse, DDR5 memory prices surged in the last…
Acer's Predator Atlas 8 is Intel's best shot yet at breaking AMD's hold on gaming handhelds
…the mighty Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor with Arc B390 graphics. The processor helps strike a balance between impressive performance and minimal battery drain, so you don't run the console flat…