Enthusiast rebuilds AA-battery-powered PC, sextuples run time to 30 minutes with 64 batteries — uses three voltage regulators in parallel to achieve stability, runs computer for over 30 minutes on 64 AA cells

YouTube creator ScuffedBits re-did their experiment and was able to eke out 30 minutes of game time (and a benchmarking session!) while running their desktop PC on 64 AA batteries.
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Silicon Power US RMA policy now hedges against AI-driven RAM and SSD shortages — company says it will refund the original purchase price ‘if there is a shortage of replacement products’

Most RAM and SSD manufacturers still offer in-warranty replacements as Silicon Power U.S. hedges policy against shortages
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How To Optimize Your PC’s Airflow Using Positive vs. Negative Pressure

If your PC runs hot, dusty, or loud, there’s a decent chance your airflow is working against you and not for you. We dig into the mechanics of positive and negative pressure, lay out exactly when each configuration wins, a…

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This brilliant Hoto electric screwdriver is down to a record-low £28.48 right now — 12-bit precision kit with USB-C charging is great for PC builds and DIY projects

Grab this impressive Hoto NEX O1 Pro mini electric screwdriver set with 12 bits at a record-low price

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Classic tiny LEGO computer brick design from 1979 made into full-scale working computer — Mac Mini implanted into this 10:1 scale inflated reimagining

A Dutch designer has crafted a 10:1 scale working model of the classic wedge-shaped LEGO computer brick Part 3039p23 with a Mac Mini M4 inside.
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Go beyond the review with Bench, the deepest consumer hardware benchmarking database on the internet — compare hundreds of products across a range of categories

Take advantage of Bench, the ultimate resource for PC hardware enthusiasts, offering a large database of benchmarks for you to browse through. We detail how the tool works, and what we’re doing to keep results up-to-date h…

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218-pound PC built inside a cast-iron Victorian radiator — cooling an RTX 5090 ‘probably out of the question’

Cast-iron Victorian radiator gaming PC build finalized and tested by Billet Labs.

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Dell’s new prebuilt PC has special custom power connector for Nvidia GPU — even large OEMs apparently fear the 16-pin power connector meltdowns

Dell’s solution to the 16-pin connector overheating issues seems to bea custom connector to lock it into place. At least, that’s what the OEM has done in a new prebuilt featuring the RTX 5070 Ti. The 12V-2×6 connector is f…

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Thermal Grizzly pops the top on Ryzen 7 9850X3Ds for you, charges eyewatering premium for delidded chips — almost double the cost of a regular model, comes with its own warranty

The chips come with an assurance of functionality and a 24-month warranty, which ain’t bad all things considered.

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PC novice hits the jackpot with free RTX 3090 PC from kindly neighbour — potent build features $1,500 GPU paired with liquid-cooled i9-10850K and Asus Maximus motherboard

A redditor is enjoying a great first PC for free, thanks to a very generous neighbor.

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