Topic: heat management
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Get a Free $70 Norton 360 with Samsung's 990 EVO Plus SSD
Newegg is offering a 1TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD for $165, bundled with a complimentary Norton 360 Standard subscription valued at approximately $70. This high-performance SSD features fast read/write speeds for quicker system performance and broad compatibility with both PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 connec...
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AI Demand Sparks DRAM Shortage and Price Hikes
Surging AI demand is causing a severe shortage of high-bandwidth memory (HBM), diverting manufacturing capacity from other electronics and driving DRAM prices up by 80-90% in a single quarter. The shortage stems from a collision between the cyclical DRAM industry and an unprecedented AI infrastru...
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TP-Link Omada EAP772-Outdoor Wi-Fi 7 Review: Next-Gen Performance
The TP-Link Omada EAP772-Outdoor is a Wi-Fi 7 access point designed for harsh outdoor conditions, featuring weatherproofing, extreme temperature tolerance, and PoE-powered installation. Regional variations affect performance, with U.S. models offering BE11000 specifications and Europe limited to ...
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Crucial's 4TB T705 PCIe 5 SSD Hits Record Low $320 in Early Prime Day Deals
Crucial's 4TB T705 PCIe 5.0 SSD is now available at its lowest price ever, $320.99, offering significant savings and making high-speed, large-capacity storage more accessible. The SSD delivers exceptional performance with sequential read/write speeds up to 14,100MB/s and 12,600MB/s, supported by ...
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Orbital Data Centers: Economic Viability Examined
The concept of orbital data centers is advancing from theory to practice, with companies like Starcloud successfully testing key hardware like AI-capable GPUs on satellite platforms in space. A major challenge is the immense scale required, as matching a single large Earth-based data center would...
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Sony A7R VI jumps to 66.8MP, priced at $4,500
Sony unveiled the $4,499.99 A7R VI with a stacked 66.8-megapixel sensor offering 16 stops of dynamic range, enabling faster readout speeds, 30fps blackout-free burst shooting, and improved 8K/4K video capabilities. The camera introduces a new NP-SA100 battery with 17% higher capacity (2670mAh) th...
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PC Specialist Defiance II 16 Review: A Budget Gaming Laptop with One Major Flaw
The PC Specialist Defiance II 16 offers excellent gaming performance and value for budget-conscious gamers, though it has severely limited battery life. It features a clean, premium design with solid build quality, but the keyboard has noticeable flex and the touchpad is unimpressive. The laptop ...
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ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) Review: Power on a Budget, But Loud
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) offers strong gaming performance with an RTX 5050 GPU at an affordable price, though it produces loud fan noise under load. It features a sleek, durable design with a solid keyboard and a 16-inch display that has a 165Hz refresh rate but slightly washed-out colors a...
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Why Charging to 100% Daily Shortens Your Phone's Battery Life
After a year, the author's mother's Galaxy S25+ battery showed 98% health (per Battery Guru) versus the author's 94%, despite the author's strict 20-80% charging discipline and the mother charging to 100% overnight. The author's 80% cap failed to provide an edge, as the mother's uninhibited charg...
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Corsair Vengeance DDR5 32GB Hits Record Low at $300
Corsair has significantly discounted its Vengeance 32GB DDR5 memory kit to $300.99, a $130 reduction, offering a rare sub-$360 price in a market plagued by high costs and scarcity. The kit's performance at 6,200 MT/s outpaces DDR4 standards, and its current price undercuts comparable slower kits,...
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Sony’s wearable AC gets a cooler upgrade and better neck fit
Sony has launched the Reon Pocket Pro Plus, an upgraded wearable air conditioner with a cooling metal plate, improved cooling performance by 20%, and a redesigned exhaust vent for better discretion under clothing. The device is now available in Europe and other regions for €229 or £199, but Sony ...
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Stay Connected Anywhere with the D-Link DWR-933M Mobile Hotspot
The D-Link DWR-933M mobile hotspot provides reliable 4G+ internet access with Wi-Fi 6 support, making it ideal for travel by ensuring stable connections for multiple devices during activities like streaming and remote work. Its setup is straightforward with plug-and-play functionality, featuring ...
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Wavlink WL-UTD58 Thunderbolt 5 Dock Review: Sleek Upgrade, One Flaw
The Wavlink WL-UTD58 is a premium Thunderbolt 5 dock with a sleek aluminum design, offering high-speed data transfer and up to 140W of laptop charging through a single cable. It features a comprehensive port selection for creative workflows, including fast card readers, multiple Thunderbolt ports...
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Kioxia Exceria Plus G4 2TB SSD Review: Reliable but Unremarkable
The Kioxia Exceria Plus G4 2TB SSD is a reliable and well-rounded storage solution, offering respectable performance and power efficiency for everyday computing. It is available only in 1TB and 2TB capacities, missing both budget and high-end options, though pricing can vary with regional availab...
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$500 Chromebook Plus Outperforms Many PCs in Tests
The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus offers strong performance and value at $499, with a comfortable keyboard and solid ChromeOS functionality despite minor compromises. It features an ergonomic keyboard and spacious trackpad for productivity, though the touchscreen display lacks brightness and col...
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Patriot Viper PV593 4TB SSD Review: A Disappointing Performer
Patriot's Viper PV593 is a budget-focused PCIe 5.0 SSD promising high speeds like 14,000 MB/s reads, but it faces intense competition and requires aggressive pricing to succeed. The drive uses a Silicon Motion SM2508 controller and Micron 232-layer TLC NAND, offering solid but not class-leading s...
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SanDisk WD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD: Performance Review
The SanDisk WD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD offers a major performance leap over its predecessor, with exceptional random read speeds that benefit both creative work and game loading, even competing with some first-generation PCIe 5.0 drives. Its key upgrade is the use of advanced 218-layer BiCS8 3D QLC ...
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