Hardware
How the AI revolution is triggering a hardware arms race and pushing up prices
Look at the numbers involved in AI cloud investment and data center buildout, and the stats are astonishing. The Magnificent 7 tech companies – the biggest tech giants in the world – have collectively invested more than $100 billion in data centers and other infrastructure in the last three months alone. The majority of that…
Jiushark JF15K Review: An air cooler like none other
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. While Jiushark isn’t a well-known brand in U.S. enthusiast and PC building circles, we’ve covered the company in the past, highlighting some of…
How to Check SSD Health and Avoid Data Loss
Solid State Drives (SSDs) deliver incredible speed and durability, outperforming older hard drives in both speed and reliability, but they still wear out over time. Being smart about checking your SSD’s health can help you avoid data loss and maintain optimal performance. Here is a detailed guide on how to check SSD health and prevent…
CHIPS Act funding could herald an era where the U.S. is not offering grants, but buying equity — Lutnick’s semiconductor strategy might not end with Intel
President Donald Trump was no fan of the CHIPS and Science Act. The U.S. President said in a March speech to Congress that he wanted to eliminate the subsidy: “Your CHIPS Act is a horrible, horrible thing. We give hundreds of billions of dollars, and it doesn’t mean a thing.” The leader then proposed that…
SSD vs HDD Lifespan: Truth About Reliability, Health & Performance
The choice between Solid-State Drives (SSDs) vs Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) remains a critical consideration. It profoundly impacts the efficiency, reliability and performance of your system. While SSDs with their flash memory technology continue to dominate when it comes to speed, quiet operation, and energy efficiency. In comparison, HDDs are still a cost-effective option when…
Snapmaker U1 review: An affordable tool changer for all
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 Snapmaker U1 is the machine we’ve all been waiting for: an affordable tool changer that’s easy to use. Tool changers are next…
NAS vs. SAN vs. DAS – Advantages and Disadvantages
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Yes, you do need a mouse with 19 buttons — here’s why
Most modern gaming mice these days have at least five buttons — left, right, center (scroll wheel), and two thumb buttons. Even ultralight, performance-focused mice that ditch frivolous features such as Bluetooth connectivity and RGB lighting, like Logitech’s G Pro X Superlight 2 and Razer’s Viper V3 Pro have at least five buttons (and if…
I paired a cheap $125 PSU with a $3,000 RTX 5090
When you’re building a new gaming PC or upgrading an existing build, you want to make sure that every dollar is spent optimally and that you’re not spending more than you have to. The power supply unit is the last place you want to cut if you need to save cash. A low-quality PSU can…
I 3D printed an entire server case with the Elegoo Centauri Carbon – this is what happened and how much it cost
It was about a decade ago that I first got into 3D printing, thanks to Ultimaker loaning its 3D printers to user groups, makerspaces, and schools. My local makerspace received a unit, and from there, I was hooked on what you could create using nothing more than X,Y, Z coordinates and blobs of molten plastic….