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AMD designed its Ryzen 3000 processors to milk out every possible ounce of performance, leaving very little room for enthusiasts to push the pedal even closer to the metal. That’s the key takeaway from Case King and Silicon Lottery listings for pre-binned chips with guaranteed all-core overclocking headroom. Both sites validate their chips in-house and then sell them at a premium for their guaranteed minimum overclocking potential, so the faster the chip, the more you pay. The Case King offerings…

They told me RGB lighting would serve a purpose. All of them did—Logitech, Razer, Corsair. When I started reviewing RGB-equipped peripherals, five or six years ago now, it was more than mere fashion statement. Sure, your new keyboard would look flashy, but it would do so much more they said. Your keyboard backlighting might change color to match your character choice in Overwatch, for instance. Or perhaps flash blue-and-red when the police were after you in Grand Theft Auto V. Maybe when you sent out a…

For the first time in nearly a decade, a brand new MacBook Pro may be on the way. Rumors have been ramping up for months regarding a brand new 16-inch flagship notebook, expanding Apple’s laptop lineup beyond the 13- and 15-inch models its been selling since 2012. Here’s everything we know so far. 16-inch MacBook Pro: Display Obviously, a 16-inch MacBook Pro would represent the biggest Apple laptop since the 17-inch MacBook Pro was retired in June 2012. While we’re…

Adding a solid state drive is still the single best upgrade you can give an aging PC. If you have a newer desktop or laptop with an M.2 NVMe slot, then that’s even better. But for older devices still rocking a standard (and slow) mechanical hard drive, a SATA III SSD provides an amazing improvement in speed and responsiveness. Seriously: The difference between a hard drive and an SSD can’t be overstated.  Today, we’ve got two stunning SSD deals for…

We’ve found a great deal on a no-compromises 1080p gaming card that’s also a solid performer at 1440p resolution. The XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy is $200 right now at Amazon, presumably as part of AMD’s 50th anniversary celebratory blowouts. This is the all-time low for this card, and AMD’s giving away free copies of World War Z and Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 with every purchase. It’s amazing how fast the world of 1080p gaming changes. Back in November, we…

Upgrade your game for cheap with these 3 awesome graphics card deals | PCWorld ‘); consent.ads.queue.push(function(){ try { IDG.GPT.addDisplayedAd(“gpt-superstitial”, “true”); $(‘#gpt-superstitial’).responsiveAd({screenSize:’971 1115′, scriptTags: []}); IDG.GPT.log(“Creating ad: gpt-superstitial [971 1115]”); } catch (exception) { console.log(“Error with IDG.GPT: ” + exception); } }); Great graphics cards are on sale today matter what price (or resolution) you’re working with. Thank you Your message has been sent. Sorry There was an error emailing this page. By Ian Paul Contributor, PCWorld | Dec 14, 2018…

These 8GB Radeon RX 580 graphics cards are only $200 and come with 3 free games | PCWorld <!– –> <!– –> ‘); consent.ads.queue.push(function(){ try { IDG.GPT.addDisplayedAd(“gpt-superstitial”, “true”); $(‘#gpt-superstitial’).responsiveAd({screenSize:’971 1115′, scriptTags: []}); IDG.GPT.log(“Creating ad: gpt-superstitial [971 1115]”); } catch (exception) { console.log(“Error with IDG.GPT: ” + exception); } }); Prices for the 8GB Radeon RX 580 are great at Newegg today. Thank you Your message has been sent. Sorry There was an error emailing this page. By Ian Paul Contributor,…

The spacious 1TB SanDisk Ultra SSD is one of the best drives you can buy, and it’s cheaper than ever | PCWorld <!– –> <!– –> ‘); consent.ads.queue.push(function(){ try { IDG.GPT.addDisplayedAd(“gpt-superstitial”, “true”); $(‘#gpt-superstitial’).responsiveAd({screenSize:’971 1115′, scriptTags: []}); IDG.GPT.log(“Creating ad: gpt-superstitial [971 1115]”); } catch (exception) { console.log(“Error with IDG.GPT: ” + exception); } }); Upgrade you storage speeds with this deal on SanDisk’s spacious, superb SSD. Thank you Your message has been sent. Sorry There was an error emailing this page.…

Apple’s 2018 MacBook Air debuted Tuesday, to much anticipation—over three long years’ worth, since the prior generation launched in March, 2015. Yes, 2015, which might as well be the Carter Administration in computer years.  For the new MacBook Air, Apple appears to have consulted our list of things the MacBook Air update needed to have. You know, like narrow bezels, fingerprint readers, a higher-resolution screen, Thunderbolt 3, and the latest-generation CPU. Things you can already get in some of the leading…

Change has finally arrived for Apple’s long-neglected Mac Mini. At its Tuesday event in New York City, Apple announced an update to its compact PC that includes new four- and six-core Coffee Lake processors, faster RAM, and larger storage drives. When the revamped Mac Mini hits shelves next week on November 7, it’ll be the first real competition that mini PC makers will have seen from Apple in four years. It’ll also be a different kind of rival, too: With…

Boost your storage with Samsung’s superb EVO Select microSD cards at all-time low prices | PCWorld <!– –> <!– –> ‘); consent.ads.queue.push(function(){ try { IDG.GPT.addDisplayedAd(“gpt-superstitial”, “true”); $(‘#gpt-superstitial’).responsiveAd({screenSize:’971 1115′, scriptTags: []}); IDG.GPT.log(“Creating ad: gpt-superstitial [971 1115]”); } catch (exception) { console.log(“Error with IDG.GPT: ” + exception); } }); Load up. Thank you Your message has been sent. Sorry There was an error emailing this page. By Ian Paul Contributor, PCWorld | Oct 30, 2018 7:04 AM PT Samsung “); }); try…

In this special episode of The Full Nerd, we’re joined by Bill Leszinske, Intel’s Corporate VP of Strategic Planning & Marketing for Storage, to talk about Optane and the future of storage. Source link

Macs are expensive. As if to reinforce this universal maxim, the last remaining bastion of Apple affordability evaporated into the crisp fall air today above New York City, where Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled a brand-new Mac mini. The old $499 Mac mini, a tiny desktop PC that is sold without a monitor or peripherals, was the least expensive entry point into the macOS ecosystem. Its replacement gets a slew of overdue improvements—the Mac mini’s last refresh was in 2014—but…

The Full Nerd special episode: Intel’s storage chief talks Optane, the death of hard drives, and the future of storage | PCWorld <!– –> <!– –> ‘); consent.ads.queue.push(function(){ try { IDG.GPT.addDisplayedAd(“gpt-superstitial”, “true”); $(‘#gpt-superstitial’).responsiveAd({screenSize:’971 1115′, scriptTags: []}); IDG.GPT.log(“Creating ad: gpt-superstitial [971 1115]”); } catch (exception) { console.log(“Error with IDG.GPT: ” + exception); } }); And what happened to U.2 drives? Thank you Your message has been sent. Sorry There was an error emailing this page. In this special episode of The…

Walmart decided that rather than just selling gaming hardware from other manufacturers, it’s going to enter the arena itself. From November, you’ll be able to pick from a range of three gaming laptops and three gaming desktops offered under the brand Overpowered. Rather than going it alone, Walmart decided to partner with Esports Arena who handled the design of the new systems. Esports Arena is the first dedicated esports facility in North America and will no doubt be hoping to…

Alaina goes hands-on with Cooler Master’s newest case, the SL600M, and shows us the ins and outs of this vertically cooled PC tower. Source link

Cooler Master MasterCase SL600M hands-on: This sleek PC case has room for a ton of storage | PCWorld <!– –> <!– –> ‘); consent.ads.queue.push(function(){ try { IDG.GPT.addDisplayedAd(“gpt-superstitial”, “true”); $(‘#gpt-superstitial’).responsiveAd({screenSize:’971 1115′, scriptTags: []}); IDG.GPT.log(“Creating ad: gpt-superstitial [971 1115]”); } catch (exception) { console.log(“Error with IDG.GPT: ” + exception); } }); Bet you can’t guess just how many drives you can mount. Thank you Your message has been sent. Sorry There was an error emailing this page. By Alaina Yee Reviews Editor,…

Watch The Full Nerd talk storage with Intel’s Bill Leszinske | PCWorld <!– –> <!– –> ‘); consent.ads.queue.push(function(){ try { IDG.GPT.addDisplayedAd(“gpt-superstitial”, “true”); $(‘#gpt-superstitial’).responsiveAd({screenSize:’971 1115′, scriptTags: []}); IDG.GPT.log(“Creating ad: gpt-superstitial [971 1115]”); } catch (exception) { console.log(“Error with IDG.GPT: ” + exception); } }); The Full Nerd is live on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and Twitter. Thank you Your message has been sent. Sorry There was an error emailing this page. Adam Patrick Murray/IDG “); }); try { $(“div.lazyload_blox_ad”).lazyLoadAd({ threshold : 0,…

EVGA’s GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Black Edition graphics card hits the fabled $999 price point | PCWorld <!– –> <!– –> ‘); consent.ads.queue.push(function(){ try { IDG.GPT.addDisplayedAd(“gpt-superstitial”, “true”); $(‘#gpt-superstitial’).responsiveAd({screenSize:’971 1115′, scriptTags: []}); IDG.GPT.log(“Creating ad: gpt-superstitial [971 1115]”); } catch (exception) { console.log(“Error with IDG.GPT: ” + exception); } }); Just be sure to download Precision X1. Thank you Your message has been sent. Sorry There was an error emailing this page. By Brad Chacos Senior Editor, PCWorld | Oct 29, 2018…

Great gaming for ludicrously cheap: Get a PowerColor Radeon RX 570 with 3 games for $140 | PCWorld <!– –> <!– –> ‘); consent.ads.queue.push(function(){ try { IDG.GPT.addDisplayedAd(“gpt-superstitial”, “true”); $(‘#gpt-superstitial’).responsiveAd({screenSize:’971 1115′, scriptTags: []}); IDG.GPT.log(“Creating ad: gpt-superstitial [971 1115]”); } catch (exception) { console.log(“Error with IDG.GPT: ” + exception); } }); The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 570 is $140 after rebate at Newegg right now. Thank you Your message has been sent. Sorry There was an error emailing this page. By…