Computer components

For most people, the answer will be yes, but even that "yes" won't last forever. Requirements are getting tougher, and the way we use computers is becoming more diverse. For now, 16 GB of RAM may still be the standard, but we're at a turning point.

Is 16GB of RAM still enough?

If someone had asked me a few years ago how much RAM a new computer should have, the answer would have been pretty simple. Today, however, the answer is more complex. More
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AMD promises a revolution for PCs

A report recently surfaced online about AMD's upcoming Zen 6 processor architecture, codenamed Medusa. The new revelations provide a detailed look at the capabilities, ... More
How much water does it take to write 100 words with ChatGPT?

How much water does it take to write 100 words with ChatGPT?

Artificial intelligence has a huge invisible water consumption due to cooling advanced Nvidia processors. By 2027, the world's centers could use as much water as half of the consumption ... More
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AMD with new X3D processors

AMD introduced two processors for gamers at Computex 2026, the new Ryzen 7 7700X3D for around 304 euros and the anniversary Ryzen 7 5800X3D for 322 euros, which allows for cheap ... More
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Huawei announces hunt for 1.4-nanometer process with new “stacking” technology

Huawei plans to compete with TSMC's 1.4nm process by 2031 using dual-chip stacking technology. The first commercial example of this solution is expected to be the Kirin processor... More
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Corsair among the first to use Chinese RAM

Corsair has used Chinese CXMT chips with a speed of 6000 MT/s in its Vengeance DDR5 memory for the first time. This move could reduce dependence on major manufacturers and by the end of the year ... More
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D: the return of the written off

The legendary AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor returns in a special anniversary edition to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the AM4 platform. It was listed at an Indian retailer for around 267 euros, which brings ... More
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Chinese processor Loongson exceeded even the most optimistic forecasts

By shipping a million processors, China is proving that it is successfully building a parallel technology ecosystem that is "good enough" for most standard computing tasks. This effectively ... More
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NASA tests processor for future deep space

NASA is testing a new HPSC processor that is 500 times faster than existing chips. The technology, developed with Microchip Technology, will enable autonomous decision-making by spacecraft and the use of ... More
The first DDR5 system memories will be available for purchase early next year.

Transition to the next generation of memory as early as 2028?

DDR6 memory delivers speeds of up to 17,600 MT/s (million transfers per second) and a new subchannel architecture. Although validation is already underway, the first commercial shipments are expected ... More