Intel Extends Raptor Lake Support as DDR5 Costs Surge
15.08.26
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Intel has announced that the Raptor Lake processor family and the LGA 1700 platform will remain relevant for the coming years. Popularity of the older platform has grown amid a significant rise in the cost of DDR5 RAM.
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Theft in eSports hotels: In China, RAM thieves were convicted
28.07.26
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In China, two men were arrested for serial theft of RAM modules from gaming computers in hotels.
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DRAM shortage hits the auto industry: why car prices are rising following components
25.07.26
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The global RAM shortage has affected not only gamers, but also the automotive industry. Automobile giants are forced to increase the cost of their products and components due to a sharp increase in the need for memory chips in modern cars.
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“Time bomb” in Gigabyte RTX 5090: video cards break after the end of the warranty
07.05.26
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The popular Gigabyte RTX 5090 AORUS and Gaming video cards have a critical vulnerability in the power circuit.
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PCB сrisis: war in Iran raises prices for electronics and AI components
29.04.26
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The conflict in the Middle East has triggered a shortage of raw materials for printed circuit boards, causing prices to rise by up to 40% and putting the development of global AI infrastructure at risk.
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Intel Core 5 320 shows Ryzen 5-level performance in early tests
29.03.26
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Processors in the Wildcat Lake series are beginning to reveal their potential, delivering performance typical of higher-end segments.
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Creative Unveils Sound Blaster Audigy FX Pro 7.1 with 7.1 Support and Headphone Amplifier
25.03.26
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Creative Technology has updated its line of discrete sound cards for desktop computers for the first time in five years. The new model, named Sound Blaster Audigy FX Pro 7.1, becomes the flagship of the Audigy series and is aimed at users who are dissatisfied with built-in audio quality but are not planning to switch to expensive audiophile solutions.
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Gartner: Entry-level PC segment will disappear by 2028
06.03.26
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Shortage of DRAM memory is beginning to affect not only the prices of individual components, but also the structure of the entire personal computer market.
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Not just memory. Power supplies and cooling systems will be also more expensive
16.01.26
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The computer component market is once again showing a trend of rising prices. Following the rise in the cost of RAM, storage devices, processors, and graphics cards, other categories are also at risk of price increases.
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PC hardware sales will grow up to 35% in 2025
23.09.25
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The PC gaming hardware market is experiencing one of the most notable upswings in recent years
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03.11.25
Oppo A6 Pro smartphone review: ambitious
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Oppo A6 Pro smartphone review: ambitious
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Creating new mid-range smartphones is no easy task. Manufacturers have to balance performance, camera capabilities, displays, and the overall cost impact of each component. How the new Oppo A6 Pro balances these factors is discussed in our review.
24.08.26
Oppo Reno16 Pro 5G smartphone review: well-heeled
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Oppo Reno16 Pro 5G smartphone review: well-heeled
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Oppo Reno16 Pro 5G looks like a balanced smartphone, in which the manufacturer tried not to make a single characteristic the defining one. It has many advantages. Let’s tell you what
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26.08.26 | 07.09
Amazon Hikes Prices on Popular Electronics
Amazon Hikes Prices on Popular Electronics
Amazon has increased the cost of its popular gadgets without prior notice.
26.08.26 | 06.07
Redmi 17C 5G Debuts With Dimensity 6300 and 6000mAh Battery
Redmi 17C 5G Debuts With Dimensity 6300 and 6000mAh Battery
Xiaomi has announced the budget-friendly Redmi 17C 5G smartphone. The new device comes equipped with a Dimensity 6300 chip, a 6000mAh battery, a 120Hz IPS display, and runs on HyperOS 3.