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ThinkComputers.orgThermaltake Unveils Expandable AX1000 and AX200 Workstation Chassis for AI and Server Builds
Thermaltake’s AX1000 and AX200 workstation chassis support dual systems, multiple GPUs, high-density storage, advanced cooling, and scalable power for AI and…
ThinkComputers.orgRTX 5090 mod swaps 16-pin power for three 8-pin connectors and breaks 3,400 MHz
TecLab modified a Galax RTX 5090 to use three 8-pin connectors, exceeding 900 watts and reaching 3,400 MHz while reigniting debate over high-power GPU…
ThinkComputers.orgAMD Revives AM4 and Expands AM5 With Ryzen 5 5500F and Ryzen 5 7500
AMD quietly launches the six-core Ryzen 5 5500F for AM4 and Ryzen 5 7500 for AM5, bringing budget pricing, PCIe 4.0, and integrated RDNA 2 graphics to…
ThinkComputers.orgMicrosoft’s September Patch Tuesday Fixes Almost 1000 Vulnerabilities Across Windows, Office, and Azure
Microsoft’s September 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 974 product vulnerabilities, including two exploited Windows zero-days, while broader counting puts the total at…
ThinkComputers.orgNVIDIA App Finally Adds CPU Temperature, Clock Speed, and Power Monitoring
NVIDIA App version 11.0.9 adds CPU temperature, clock speed, and power monitoring to its in-game Statistics overlay, while RAM and VRAM metrics remain absent…
ThinkComputers.orgApple Officially Unveils iPhone Duo, The First Foldable iPhone
Apple’s iPhone Duo is a $1,999 foldable with dual displays, A20 Pro performance, new camera features, and iOS 27. Here are the key specifications, pricing, and…
ThinkComputers.orgPexarBolt Ultra TBT5 Dock Packs 22 Ports and a Built-In Touch Dashboard
Pexar’s PexarBolt Ultra TBT5 Dock brings 22 ports, Thunderbolt 5, CFexpress storage support, 10GbE, an NVMe slot, and a five-inch touch dashboard to creator…
ThinkComputers.orgG.Skill adds AMD EXPO ULL to its premium Trident Z5 Royal NeoX DDR5 Memory
G.Skill’s Trident Z5 Royal NeoX brings AMD EXPO Ultra Low Latency to DDR5-6000 memory kits with timings down to CL26, premium finishes, and phased global…
ThinkComputers.orgCorsair’s TC80 Gaming Chair Brings Office-Style Durability to the $199 Price Point
Corsair launches the $199.99 TC80 gaming chair with a wide seat, office-style durability testing, 115-degree recline, and a two-year warranty. The post…
ThinkComputers.orgThinkComputers Podcast #500 – Our 500th Episode!!!
This week on the podcast we celebrate our 500th episode by taking a look back at at the 10+ years we've been doing it! On top of that we talk about our recent…
ThinkComputers.orgPowerColor’s RX 9070 XT Hellhound Resonance Edition Brings A Plague Tale to PC Builds
PowerColor’s Radeon RX 9070 XT Hellhound Resonance Edition features RDNA 4 hardware, game-themed artwork, amber lighting, and a full A Plague Tale game bundle…
ThinkComputers.orgGTA 6 Map Reportedly Twice the Size of GTA 5 and 3x the Size of Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar reportedly says GTA 6’s Leonida map will be three times larger than Red Dead Redemption 2’s, with Vice City twice the size of Los Santos. The post GTA…
ThinkComputers.orgXBAB Tech’s 25g Full Size XA25 Gaming Mouse Arrives September 22 for $169
XBAB Tech’s 25g XA25 full-size wired gaming mouse launches for pre-order September 22 with an 8 kHz polling rate, PAW 3950 sensor, and $169 starting price. The…
ThinkComputers.orgKingston FURY DDR5 Module Reportedly Hides DDR4 Chips in Sophisticated Scam
A buyer reportedly found DDR4 chips inside a Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 module, exposing the growing difficulty of detecting altered RAM amid soaring memory…
ThinkComputers.orgXbox Disc-to-Digital Launch Hints at All-Digital Helix Console
Xbox will test a disc-to-digital feature on August 31, allowing Insiders to unlock digital licenses for supported Xbox One and Series X games while retaining…
ThinkComputers.orgSamsung pushes gaming displays to new extremes with 2027 Odyssey lineup at Gamescom
Samsung unveils four 2027 Odyssey gaming monitors at Gamescom 2026, including a 49-inch 360Hz OLED G9, 1,100Hz G6, and expanded gaming ecosystem. The post…
ThinkComputers.orgAlphacool Announces New Core 2 LT CPU AIO
Alphacool has unveiled the Core 2 LT, a new AIO CPU liquid cooler designed for compact, high-performance gaming and workstation PCs. The post Alphacool…
ThinkComputers.orgNVIDIA sets October 2026 as the end of Game Ready driver support for Windows 10
NVIDIA will release its final Windows 10-compatible GeForce Game Ready driver in October 2026, while security updates continue through October 2029. The post…
ThinkComputers.orgHow to Build a Personal Website Without Overcomplicating the Technology
Learn how to build a simple, fast, and secure personal website with affordable hosting, WordPress, backups, security, and practical setup tips. The post How to…
ThinkComputers.orgSSD Almost Full? What PC Gamers Should Delete, Move, or Upgrade First
The storage math stopped working somewhere around 2022. A single major release now lands between 80 and 150… The post SSD Almost Full? What PC Gamers…
ThinkComputers.orgThinkComputers Podcast #499 – A Noctua Case? Lenovo Project Swan, GPU Prices & More!
This week on the podcast we go over our reviews of the Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition Case and MSI MPG CORELIQUID P22 360 W Liquid CPU Cooler. We also talk…
ThinkComputers.orgGigabyte brings AMD’s B450 chipset back for budget AM4 builds in 2026
Gigabyte has launched two new B450 Micro-ATX motherboards for affordable AM4 and DDR4 builds, with Ryzen support, dual M.2 storage, and optional Wi-Fi 6E. The…
ThinkComputers.orgMicrosoft Consolidates Copilot Apps Ahead of Its Planned AI Super App
Microsoft is merging its consumer and Microsoft 365 Copilot apps, retiring several features and preparing a broader Copilot Super App for late 2026. The post…
ThinkComputers.orgNVIDIA Finally Releases GeForce NOW for Linux
NVIDIA’s native GeForce NOW Linux app leaves beta with Ubuntu 24.04 support, an official Flatpak repository, lower-latency Frame Generation and server-side…
ThinkComputers.orgCase Mod Friday: DF–FRONTIER PRIME
This week for Case Mod Friday have the DF–FRONTIER PRIME build from AK Mod. This build as done for DarkFlash and has a really cool futuristic look to it! What…
ThinkComputers.orgLenovo Project Swan leak points to a wider rollable ThinkBook OLED Laptop
Lenovo’s leaked Project Swan ThinkBook concept reportedly uses a horizontally expanding flexible OLED display and motorized rails to provide a wider mobile…
ThinkComputers.orgKeychron’s C100 8K Is a 100-Key Macro Pad Built for Maximum Customization
Keychron’s C100 8K is a 100-key mechanical macro pad with hot-swappable switches, 8kHz polling, per-key RGB, and a $64.99 launch price. The post Keychron’s…
ThinkComputers.orgZotac Launches GeForce RTX 5080 SOLID CORE OC 20th Anniversary Edition
Zotac’s limited-edition RTX 5080 SOLID CORE OC celebrates 20 years with titanium styling, a magnetic backplate, ARGB support stand, and IceStorm 3.0 cooling…
ThinkComputers.orgQualcomm’s Snapdragon C targets $300 laptops with big battery and performance claims
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon C targets $300 laptops with eight cores, up to 16GB memory, integrated AI, and claimed battery-performance gains over Intel’s N250. The…
ThinkComputers.org7 Practical Things You Can Repair With a 3D Printer
It’s frustrating to replace an otherwise functional product because one inexpensive plastic piece snapped or disappeared. A small… The post 7…
ThinkComputers.orgCase Mod Friday: Project Sentinel
This week for Case Mod Friday have an insane build from Jengki Wmp! This as you can see is themed after the Sentinel from the Matrix! The attention to detail…
ThinkComputers.orgThermaltake Steel Shadow Frost 360 Pro Brings a Massive 6-Inch LCD to AIO Liquid Cooling for Just $70
Thermaltake is once again pushing the boundaries of what an all-in-one liquid cooler can look like — and this time, it's doing it on a budget. The company has…
ThinkComputers.orgFloppy disks become Steam Deck ‘cartridges’ in a clever retro gaming mod
A Steam Deck mod called Decky Links uses floppy disks, NFC tags and other media to launch digitally installed games, recreating the ritual of physical gaming…
ThinkComputers.orgASUS ROG NUC 16 Adds RTX 5070 Ti Power at a $3,117 Price
ASUS has launched its ROG NUC 16 with an RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU in the US for $3,116.60, combining Core Ultra 9 performance with a compact design. The post…
ThinkComputers.orgTSMC Reportedly Holds $1 Billion in Apple Silicon as DRAM Crunch Threatens iPhone 18 Pro Supply
TSMC reportedly holds $1 billion in Apple silicon awaiting scarce LPDDR5X DRAM, potentially limiting iPhone 18 Pro launch inventory amid surging AI memory…
ThinkComputers.orgSynology Expands NAS Options With More Affordable DiskStation neo+ Series
Synology has launched its DiskStation neo+ series, a new group of desktop NAS systems designed to make storage and network management more accessible. The…
ThinkComputers.orgAntec Flux Pro Noctua Edition Case Review
The Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition is a full-tower PC case that pairs Antec's Flux Pro chassis with six premium Noctua G2 fans, an 8-channel NA-FH1 fan hub, and…
ThinkComputers.orgOpenMouse aims to replace proprietary gaming-mouse software with one open-source control panel
OpenMouse is developing an open-source, browser-based control panel for gaming mice, with cross-platform WebHID support and Logitech HITS compatibility…
ThinkComputers.orgSteam Machine Faceplate Modding Into a Magnetic Controller Dock
A modder has transformed a 3D-printed Steam Machine faceplate into a magnetic Steam Controller charging dock with hidden cabling and standalone use. The post…
ThinkComputers.orgChieftec Announces Iceberg PRO Series Liquid CPU Coolers
Chieftec’s Iceberg PRO is a 360 mm AIO CPU cooler with an integrated centrifugal fan for active VRM, M.2 SSD and RAM cooling, plus interlocking PWM fans. The…
ThinkComputers.orgXbox’s leaked roadmap points to disc-to-digital conversion, PC backward compatibility and 360 games from 2027
A leaked Xbox roadmap reportedly outlines an August 2026 Disc to Digital launch, broader original Xbox support on PC and Xbox 360 compatibility beginning on…
ThinkComputers.orgCXMT targets a second Beijing DRAM fab as AI demand fuels memory race
CXMT is reportedly considering a second Beijing DRAM fab as AI demand drives memory shortages, with state-backed funding and a record IPO supporting China’s…
ThinkComputers.orgMSI Unveils the The World’s First 27-Inch 4K 120Hz IJP OLED Monitor
MSI and TCL CSOT have unveiled the PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12, which MSI describes as the world’s first 27-inch 4K monitor combining inkjet-printed OLED technology…
ThinkComputers.orgRazer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed Gaming Earbuds Review
The Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed are true wireless gaming earbuds built around one core promise: near-zero latency audio without giving up Bluetooth…
ThinkComputers.orgCase Mod Friday: G.SKILL COMPUTEX 2026 BUILD
This week for Case Mod Friday have GGF's G.SKILL Computex 2026 build! This build is done inside the limited edition EK Torsion case and has the styling we know…
ThinkComputers.orgAMD reportedly prepares at least 10% Radeon GPU price hike for August
AMD reportedly plans to raise Radeon GPU and memory kit prices for board partners by at least 10% in August, potentially affecting future retail graphics card…
ThinkComputers.orgASUS Prime AP304 brings panoramic glass and GPU-focused airflow to ATX builds
ASUS’s Prime AP304 is a panoramic ATX case with curved glass, GPU-focused airflow, 420mm graphics-card support, 360mm radiator compatibility and optional ARGB…
ThinkComputers.orgKeychron’s Nape Pro puts a wireless trackball, macro pad and control dial beneath your keyboard
Keychron’s $89.99 Nape Pro is a compact wireless trackball with six programmable buttons, a control dial, layered ZMK firmware and up to 50 hours of battery…
ThinkComputers.orgGeForce RTX 50 Prices Could Jump Another 30% as Memory Crunch Deepens
NVIDIA may raise GeForce RTX 50-series prices by 20% to 30% again in 2026 as GDDR6 and GDDR7 costs rise, affecting gamers and future GPU launches. The post…
ThinkComputers.orgValve Releases Official Steam Machine CAD Files and Boosts Performance with FSR 4.1
Valve releases official 3D CAD files for the Steam Machine, introduces FSR 4.1 support, and provides an update on hardware reservation timelines. The post…
ThinkComputers.orgThermaltake Unveils Massive 3200W Platinum PSU for AI Workstations
Thermaltake introduces the AX 3200W Platinum power supply, designed for high-performance AI workstations and multi-GPU systems with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1…
ThinkComputers.orgDbrand Reveals 51 new Steam Machine skins following legal fallout with Valve
Dbrand launches 51 new Steam Machine skins following the cancellation of their unlicensed Companion Cube case, offering various customization tiers. The post…
ThinkComputers.orgTerraMaster Unveils D8 Hybrid 2: A High-Capacity Storage Powerhouse for Creators
TerraMaster launches the D8 Hybrid 2, an 8-bay DAS enclosure featuring 4 SATA bays and 4 NVMe slots, offering up to 152TB of capacity for creative…
ThinkComputers.orgSteam Deck Sales Plummet Following Sharp Price Increases
Steam Deck sales have dropped by up to 82 percent following significant price hikes in May 2026, as consumers weigh the value of aging hardware against rising…
ThinkComputers.orgNVIDIA’s Vera CPU Detailed: 88 Cores, 176 Threads, and Up to 1.5 TB of LPDDR5X Memory
NVIDIA reveals technical details for its new Vera CPU and Olympus core, designed to optimize agentic AI workloads with high single-thread performance and…
ThinkComputers.orgGlorious Unveils the GHS Wireless InfinitePlay: A New Era for Battery-Free Gaming
Glorious launches the GHS Wireless InfinitePlay, a $229.99 gaming headset featuring hot-swappable 85-hour batteries and a reserve system for continuous play…
ThinkComputers.orgWhy Crypto Tools Are Becoming Part of the Broader Technology Stack
Why Crypto Tools Are Becoming Part of the Broader Technology Stack For many technology users, cryptocurrency is no… The post Why Crypto Tools Are…
ThinkComputers.orgThinkComputers Podcast #497 – TRYX Turris, DLSS 5, OpenAI Hardware & More!
This week on the podcast we go over our review of the TRYX Turris 620 CPU Cooler. We also talk about if the NVIDIA RTX 50 Super Series will ever come out, the…
ThinkComputers.orgDDR5 Memory Prices Hit Record Highs Following 7% Surge in July
DDR5 memory prices surged 7% in July 2026, reaching record highs. Explore the impact of AI demand and supply chain constraints on the PC hardware market. The…
ThinkComputers.orgNVIDIA Refines DLSS 5: New AI Models and Performance Gains Revealed at SIGGRAPH 2026
NVIDIA showcases major updates to DLSS 5 at SIGGRAPH 2026, featuring customizable AI models, improved artistic fidelity, and efficient real-time rendering. The…