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be quiet! System Power 11 550W power supply review
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. Be Quiet!, the German specialist known for prioritizing acoustic performance in computer components, has cultivated a devoted following among builders who value silent…
Understanding Power Supply Rails: Single vs Multi Rail PSUs
If you have looked into building a computer or high-performance computing, you have come across discussions about power supply unit (PSU) voltage lines, especially about the +12V rail. This guide clarifies the difference between a single rail vs multi rail PSU so that you can make a better decision regarding the right single or multi…
Anthropic targets gigantic $26 billion in revenue by the end of 2026 — eye-watering sum is more than double OpenAI’s projected 2025 earnings
Claude AI developer, Anthropic, has released its revenue targets for the next couple of years, and they are nothing if not ambitious. Following an estimation of just $4 billion in 2025 in July, it’s now claiming it will hit $9 billion annualized revenue by the end of the year, and as much as $26 billion…
The Best 1000W PSU for Gaming: Ultimate Performance and Future-Proof Reliability
Choosing the right Power Supply Unit (PSU) is the most critical decision in building a high-end gaming PC, yet it is often the most overlooked. As components like modern CPUs and flagship graphics cards, particularly those with transient power spikes, push power consumption limits higher, a high-wattage power supply is no longer a luxury, it’s…
Samsung M9 M90SF 32-inch OLED Smart Monitor review: A dual-mission monitor for gaming and TV
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. In years past, the line between television and computer monitor was a wide one. TVs had over-the-air tuners and lacked the necessary inputs…
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review: Getting a grip on Windows gaming
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. Outside of Valve’s Steam Deck, the weakest link in PC gaming handhelds has been Windows 11. Time after time after time, Windows 11’s…
RTX 5090 Power Supply Requirements – How Much Wattage Do You Really Need?
The next-generation NVIDIA RTX 5090 isn’t just an update; it’s an extreme beast designed for 4K gaming and AI performance. With the RTX 5090 requiring a power supply that delivers 575W, understanding its requirements is crucial. Choosing an unreliable power supply is not an option, as a high-quality power supply is vital for the stability…
China probes Qualcomm with antitrust investigation in the latest asymmetric trade negotiation salvo — Autotalks acquisition risks fouling anti-monopoly laws
China’s regulatory body for business, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMD), has announced an antitrust investigation is now under, looking into the purchase of Israeli connected-vehicle technology company, Autotalks, by Qualcomm earlier this year, according to Bloomberg. With the deal now months old and having cleared all regulatory approval in the U.S., this move…
Asus ROG Strix B850-I Gaming WiFi Motherboard review: Dual PCIe 5.0 M.2 meets B850 Mini-ITX
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. Our latest mini-ITX motherboard, from Asus and featuring the B850 chipset, is significantly less expensive than its X870 counterparts, but that doesn’t mean…
Flashforge AD5X review: An affordable option for fast color 3D printing
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. The Flashforge AD5X is a good 3D printer with a bad slicer experience. I find it somewhat flummoxing, as the machine is using…