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New reports indicate that AMD may be adjusting its production strategy to prioritize 8GB graphics cards, potentially alongside new price increases for its Radeon lineup. This shift comes amid rising memory costs and follows similar reports concerning Nvidia.

The InWin Shift is a unique, premium open-frame chassis known for its quality and elegant design, with a price point to match. While not suitable for everyone, it is an ideal choice for PC modders and hardware testers.

MSI’s RTX 5090 Lightning Z, a powerful liquid-cooled graphics card with a 1000W Extreme BIOS, was recently unveiled. This exclusive card, limited to 1300 units globally, offers an extensive unboxing experience. It includes various accessories and even a dedicated vertical mounting kit, allowing users to showcase its design.

Discover how the BrosTrend 5GbE PCIe adapter provides an affordable and easy way to upgrade your system’s network speed, utilizing a common PCIe 3.0 x1 slot for full 5GbE performance.

Cooler Master has revealed a new AIO liquid cooling concept featuring a unique 2×2 grid of four 180mm fans. Designed for high-end workstations, this massive cooler boasts a 360x360mm radiator footprint and is claimed to dissipate over 2000W of heat.

The Gamemax Nex C53 is a new panoramic PC case designed to showcase internal hardware with its borderless tempered glass. This compact chassis also supports hidden-connector (BTF) motherboards, promoting a clean, cable-free interior for enhanced aesthetics and improved airflow. It offers ample space for high-end components and efficient cooling solutions at an accessible price point.

This podcast episode delves into various tech topics, including the projected rise in SSD prices, the confirmed continuation of RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB, Micron’s expansion plans, and a newly discovered Bluetooth security vulnerability. The episode also features a live small form factor PC build by Kent.

The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, has launched an online portal, allowing users to explore its extensive collection virtually. This digital platform offers advanced search, curated collections, and the ability to create custom albums, providing a new way to engage with computing history.

DeepCool has released the CH260 Wood Grain Edition, a micro-ATX PC case that incorporates timber-effect accents on its side-mounted I/O cluster. Available in black and white, this new variant maintains the original CH260’s compact, airflow-focused design while offering a more refined, furniture-friendly aesthetic. It supports modern components, including back-connect motherboards and large GPUs, and features a wraparound mesh for optimal cooling.

AMD is reportedly shifting its production focus for the RDNA 4 series, prioritizing the Radeon RX 9070 XT over the standard RX 9070. This change is attributed to rising VRAM costs, which make the higher-priced XT model more economically viable to produce amidst a global memory shortage.