Tag: PC hardware
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DDR4 Prices Jump 10% in One Week: DDR3 Buyers Weigh Alternatives
Memory market shakes as DDR4 prices surge The global memory shortage continues to ripple through PC builders and enterprise IT alike. In the latest TrendForce pricing report, DDR4 memory—especially popular 8GB and 16GB kits—has seen notable price increases over the past week. While the headline has often centered on DDR5 supply constraints, DDR4 is not…
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DDR4 Prices Jump 10% in One Week: Buyers Eye DDR3 Amid Shortage
Overview: DDR4 price spikes echo across the memory market The global memory shortage continues to ripple through PC components, with DDR4 prices climbing rapidly. TrendForce’s latest pricing report shows a noticeable 10% week-over-week increase in some DDR4 memory kits, alongside rising costs for various configurations. The spike isn’t limited to a single capacity; memory buyers…
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Framework RAM Price Hike on Desktops Sparks Consumer Backlash
Framework Adjusts Desktop Pricing Amid RAM Cost Pressures In an unexpected move rooted in the ongoing RAM supply crunch, Framework Computer has increased the prices of RAM configurations for its Desktop systems and Mainframes. The company cited higher costs from suppliers as the primary reason for the adjustments, signaling a broad impact of memory shortages…
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 laptops arrive with a new friend: a leap in Windows performance
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 family arrives with a surprise Qualcomm has expanded its Windows-on-chip ambitions with the unveiling of the Snapdragon X2 Elite and Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme. First announced last September, these chips are pitched as the fastest and most efficient processors for Windows PCs, challenging incumbents from Intel and AMD. In practical terms, the…
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Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake: CES 2026 Launch
Intel Unveils Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake at CES 2026 Intel is set to officially introduce the Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” CPUs at CES 2026 in Las Vegas on January 5. Building on the momentum of the Core Ultra family, Panther Lake marks the next step in Intel’s push to redefine high-end…
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Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake: Fresh Architecture and CES 2026 Launch Details
Introduction: A Sneak Peek at Panther Lake Intel is poised to unveil its Core Ultra Series 3, code-named Panther Lake, at the CES 2026 expo in Las Vegas. The event, scheduled for January 5, 2026, marks a significant milestone for Intel as it advances to the cutting-edge 18A manufacturing process. This latest generation promises notable…
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Cody’s Favourite Hardware of the Year So Far
Introduction: A Mid-November Pulse Check We’re in the middle of November, and the tech world is buzzing. With rAge on the horizon and the final pages of the magazine almost in print, it’s a perfect moment to crystallize Cody’s favourite hardware of the year so far. This isn’t just a list of the loudest RGB…