LoginThe RAM crisis will be a disaster for gaming laptops — here’s why
16 December 2025 at 00:00
Gaming laptops and pre-built systems are in trouble, as we may see more 8GB configurations as a result of RAM price hikes.
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15 December 2025 at 13:37
SSD price rises could hit budget drives hard, so buy now, don't wait – and there's more RAM misery in the cards too.
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- It’s a great time to buy an eGPU – and UGreen’s new Razer rival has two major tricks up its sleeve
It’s a great time to buy an eGPU – and UGreen’s new Razer rival has two major tricks up its sleeve
15 December 2025 at 11:54
UGreen is taking the fight to Razer and other eGPU dock manufacturers, with the new Linkstation eGPU dock launching in China.
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- Some Windows 11 apps have a massive RAM problem – and this app is the worst offender
Some Windows 11 apps have a massive RAM problem – and this app is the worst offender
8 December 2025 at 18:43
Amid a RAM crisis, Discord and a few other applications using Chromium and the Electron framework are causing RAM spikes for PC users.
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- If this Nvidia VRAM rumor is true, it'd be disastrous news for some graphics card makers – and all PC gamers
If this Nvidia VRAM rumor is true, it'd be disastrous news for some graphics card makers – and all PC gamers
28 November 2025 at 13:30
I'm starting to despair for the future of GPUs, as a rumor that Nvidia may stop supplying partners with VRAM could be really bad news.
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- RAM pricing crisis threatens graphics cards – rumor has it some AMD and Nvidia budget GPUs could be scrapped
RAM pricing crisis threatens graphics cards – rumor has it some AMD and Nvidia budget GPUs could be scrapped
18 November 2025 at 18:32
Has there ever been a more pressing time to buy a new graphics card? Black Friday could be the last stop before GPU chaos reigns.
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- Black Friday to the rescue? SSD prices could rise again, so now is the time to buy
Black Friday to the rescue? SSD prices could rise again, so now is the time to buy
11 November 2025 at 14:56
If you were thinking about an SSD upgrade, do it now - prices are set to rise again due to NAND flash shortages.
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- Nvidia hasn't canceled RTX 5000 Super refreshes as previously rumored – but don't expect these GPUs anytime soon
Nvidia hasn't canceled RTX 5000 Super refreshes as previously rumored – but don't expect these GPUs anytime soon
11 November 2025 at 13:49
RTX 5000 Super GPUs aren't canned, but may not arrive until later in 2026 – with doubts raised over the RTX 6000 timeframe, too.
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- Black Friday could be the right time to buy a new Nvidia GPU as RTX 5000 Super refreshes are rumored to be canceled
Black Friday could be the right time to buy a new Nvidia GPU as RTX 5000 Super refreshes are rumored to be canceled
7 November 2025 at 12:28
Thinking of buying an Nvidia GPU, but waiting for the RTX 5070 Super? Well, think again – all RTX 5000 refreshes might be canned.
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- I got hands on with the Silicon Power US75 SSD and it offers fast storage for creators and gamers at a price that undercuts rivals
I got hands on with the Silicon Power US75 SSD and it offers fast storage for creators and gamers at a price that undercuts rivals
3 November 2025 at 00:53
The Silicon Power US75 SSD offers fast storage for creators and gamers at a price that undercuts rivals, and with a 5-year warranty and up to 4TB capacity it’s a solid upgrade for your desktop, laptop or PS5.
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- AMD has ended support for RX 6000 GPUs – here's why it's a massive blunder in the battle against Nvidia
AMD has ended support for RX 6000 GPUs – here's why it's a massive blunder in the battle against Nvidia
31 October 2025 at 16:49
In a baffling move, AMD ends support for relatively recent RX 6000 GPUs – and gamers are up in arms (myself included).
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- Netgear Orbi 373: affordable and easy-to-use mesh Wi-Fi system for larger homes
Netgear Orbi 373: affordable and easy-to-use mesh Wi-Fi system for larger homes
22 October 2025 at 14:07
Another fine affordable Wi-Fi 7 router from Netgear. But, should you upgrade?
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- Intel reveals XeSS 3 with Multi-Frame Generation - and unlike Nvidia's MFG, it works on older GPUs
Intel reveals XeSS 3 with Multi-Frame Generation - and unlike Nvidia's MFG, it works on older GPUs
10 October 2025 at 00:00
Taking a page from Nvidia's playbook, and doing things better to boot - now AMD is the only GPU maker not to have MFG on the menu.
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- Intel promises Panther Lake graphics will ‘set a new standard’ – and I think that could be good news for future handhelds
Intel promises Panther Lake graphics will ‘set a new standard’ – and I think that could be good news for future handhelds
9 October 2025 at 14:00
Just hope it doesn't lead to ludicrous pricing...
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- AMD reveals a new AM4 CPU, a decade after the platform's launch – it’s the Skyrim of motherboard chipsets at this point
AMD reveals a new AM4 CPU, a decade after the platform's launch – it’s the Skyrim of motherboard chipsets at this point
17 September 2025 at 18:35
If you ever thought AMD would leave its AM4 chipset behind, you thought wrong, because it's still launching new processors for the platform almost 10 years after its launch.
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- Gamers, SSD price hikes and shortages could soon strike again – take advantage of today’s prices while you still can
Gamers, SSD price hikes and shortages could soon strike again – take advantage of today’s prices while you still can
16 September 2025 at 23:30
It's that time again – SSDs and HDDs are suddenly in a high demand, and that spells bad news for prices.
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- I'm excited for RX 7000 GPU owners, as AMD leak suggests they could get FSR 4 speeding up games
I'm excited for RX 7000 GPU owners, as AMD leak suggests they could get FSR 4 speeding up games
22 August 2025 at 16:47
Leaks hints that AMD could bring FSR 4 to older Radeon GPUs - and I really hope this is the plan.
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- Nvidia throws Windows 10 gamers a lifeline with driver support - but time's up for the popular GTX 1060 GPU, as support runs out in October 2025
Nvidia throws Windows 10 gamers a lifeline with driver support - but time's up for the popular GTX 1060 GPU, as support runs out in October 2025
31 July 2025 at 22:30
Driver support for Pascal GPUs like the GTX 1060 ends in October 2025, and Windows 10 users have until October 2026.
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- AMD mulls dedicated NPUs for desktop PCs - like graphics cards, but for AI tasks - and this could be excellent news for PC gamers
AMD mulls dedicated NPUs for desktop PCs - like graphics cards, but for AI tasks - and this could be excellent news for PC gamers
31 July 2025 at 20:15
AMD could soon make dedicated NPUs in the same vein as discrete graphics cards - and if you think that sounds boring, think again, PC gamers.
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- AMD CEO says its chips made in the US will be up to 20% more expensive, but claims that it’ll be worth the price hike
AMD CEO says its chips made in the US will be up to 20% more expensive, but claims that it’ll be worth the price hike
29 July 2025 at 16:17
Lisa Su argues that while AMD CPUs could be up to 20% pricier if made in the US, that trade-off is worth it in terms of diversifying the supply chain.
