After only being in the market for four years, Ayaneo has managed to make a significant impact in the world of handheld gaming PCs. While the Chinese manufacturer has been well-known for its impressive catalog of gaming PCs, getting one in the US has not been an easy task. The only option for US residents
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In the world of mechanical keyboards, one topic that separates casual users from enthusiasts is the discussion of lubed switches. Nowadays, the use of lubricant in switches has become a common practice, especially in high-end keyboards. Manufacturers like Wooting are now offering pre-lubed switches, promising a smoother typing experience with reduced key wobble and cleaner
Cooler Master has taken a bold step by introducing a new form of art within the realm of computer hardware. By painting a “happy little landscape” on what appears to be an Intel 13th or 14th Gen chip using their Cryofuze 5 Prism thermal paste, they have certainly grabbed the attention of tech enthusiasts. The
The collaboration between 8BitDo and Microsoft has brought forth a new Lite SE Xbox controller that aims to cater to gamers with accessibility needs. The controller, entirely flat in design, comes with a dongle for 2.4G wireless connectivity and features two jacks at the top for Super Buttons. These programmable buttons offer quick access to
The tech world is abuzz with rumors of AMD’s RDNA 4 architecture, speculated to be built on a smaller chip process and touted to be much more power-efficient than its predecessors. The highly anticipated RDNA 4 architecture is rumored to make its grand entrance with the RX 8000 GPU series. Recently, a series of Geekbench
Struggling to remove a graphics card can be a frustrating experience for many PC enthusiasts, with the cumbersome retention mechanisms often causing headaches. ASUS has introduced a new PCIe Q-Release Slim mechanism in their X870 AM5 lineup, aiming to make GPU installation and removal a breeze. Enhanced User Experience The previous generation of ASUS PCIe
Recently, MSI showcased its latest X870 and X870E motherboard series at Gamescom 2024, revealing an interesting addition to these boards. Cowcotland’s visit to MSI’s booth highlighted the presence of an 8-pin PCIe power connector positioned at the bottom of the motherboards. This feature sparked curiosity among tech enthusiasts about its purpose and implications for future
The recent sightings of AMD’s Ryzen Pro 7300G and 7500G chips have left many scratching their heads. These chips, which deviate from the typical naming conventions of the 8000-series “G” SKUs, have raised questions about AMD’s approach to naming its processors. With the recent introduction of the Ryzen 7 8700G, Ryzen 5 8600G, Ryzen 8500G,
OLED display technology has been praised for its stunning visual quality, but it is not without its problems. Two significant issues affecting OLED monitors are limited full-screen brightness and panel degradation known as burn-in. Even the latest OLED monitors, such as the LG UltraGear 32GS95UE, are susceptible to these problems. The root of many of
When looking at the Final Fantasy 16 PC system requirements, one might initially think that a very modest machine should be able to run the game. With just a GTX 1070 and a Ryzen 5 1600, players can run the game on minimum settings. This means that a build worth just a couple of hundred