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Framework Desktop review: AMD’s Strix Halo in a petite, powerful, pricey PC
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. When Framework built its first laptop, it was with the ethos of a desktop: repairable, customizable, and upgradable when new parts came out….
Threadripper 9000 Tested and Evaluated
Threadripper 9000 is here! AMD’s flagship workstation platform was released in July with IO and IPC along with all new architecture. Learn more about Threadripper Pro 9000 WX and 9000 HEDT here. About Threadripper Pro 9000 WX‑Series AMD has officially launched the Threadripper Pro 9000 WX‑Series, featuring Zen 5 architecture with up to 96 cores/192 threads in the flagship 9995WX….
PCIe vs SAS vs SATA Controllers: Find the Best Storage Interface for Your Needs
In the ever-changing world of data storage, selecting the best controller is crucial for optimizing performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. As we navigate 2025, the primary options still revolve around PCIe, SAS, and SATA controllers, which have unique pros for different setups, ranging from enterprise data centers to personal workstations. This guide aims to provide a…
Acer Predator SpatialLabs View 27 PSV27-2 3D gaming monitor review: Bleeding edge tech with solid performance
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. Glasses-free 3D monitors have been something of a unicorn in the past, but I recently reviewed Samsung’s 3D G9, and here, I have…
Tape Storage Vs Cloud Storage: Which One Is Best for Long-Term Data Retention
As data generation increases at an exponential rate, people and organizations are searching for trustworthy services for long-term data retention. Tape storage and cloud storage both are the popular options. Both have unique benefits; however, the selection of either solely depends on the scale, needs, and compliance requirements. In this guide, we’ll examine the comparison…
I took a look at AnduinOS, a Linux distro that feels like home for Windows users
AnduinOS is a custom Ubuntu-based Linux distro with one goal: to smoothly transition Windows users to Linux. It achieves this by mimicking the workflows and look of Windows 11. I’ve recently been examining various Linux distributions that aim to provide a soft landing for those escaping Windows 11, but none have been so bold as…
DeepCool Assassin VC Elite Review: The best cooler you can’t buy in the USA
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. DeepCool has been delivering innovative, interesting, and often budget-conscious PC cases and cooling products for more than a decade. Its current lineup includes…
Alienware 16 Aurora review: Long on endurance, short on performance
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. With the launch of Nvidia’s RTX 50 Series GPUs for laptops, we’ve seen a new wave of mainstream- and budget-oriented laptops enter the…
Maximize Your Performance with These 7 Best Internal Hard Drives for Gaming in 2025
Introduction Passionate gamers fully understand how effortless gameplay and rapid loading screens are not optional in 2025. Although the term internal hard drives used to refer to spinning disk drives (HDDs), in this age, for gaming performance, the category primarily consists of SSDs, particularly NVMe drives. These cutting-edge storage systems are vital for what optimizing…
xTool M1 Ultra Review: Four in One Crafting Machine
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. If you’re looking for an all-in-one “craft studio in a box” that can laser, blade cut, draw, emboss, and do a little color…