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Linux usage hits an all-time high in Steam Hardware Survey—and AMD processors continue their march against Intel

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Tom's Hardware · 12/03/2025 05:00 EDT

Linux usage has hit an all-time high in the latest Steam hardware survey, indicating the small but growing popularity of SteamOS and its derivatives. Read more ›

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New rumor suggests 8GB Radeons could get $20 price hikes, 16GB $40 — rising GDDR6 spot prices add fuel to the GPU pricing fire

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Tom's Hardware · 12/02/2025 16:10 EDT

AMD's MSRPs for Radeon RX 9000-series graphics cards may increase by $20 - $40 amid rising GDDR6 prices depending on the model, if new rumors are true. Read more ›

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GPU prices are threatening to climb, but at least tariffs won't make it worse - 25% import tax on Chinese-made electronics suspended once again

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Tom's Hardware · 12/02/2025 14:10 EDT

The White House has once again extended the exemption for its 25% tariffs on GPUs and other Chinese-made computer components. Read more ›

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Get a free X870 motherboard and Corsair H115i RGB cooler with a 32GB kit of RAM — avoid high DDR5 prices with $380 worth of free gear

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Tom's Hardware · 12/02/2025 13:45 EDT

This bundle includes 32GB of DDR5 memory, and X870 motherboard, and a 280mm AIO for the same price as a kit of 32GB memory alone. Read more ›

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HBM undergoes major architectural shakeup as TSMC and GUC detail HBM4, HBM4E and C-HBM4E — 3nm base dies to enable 2.5x performance boost with speeds of up to 12.8GT/s by 2027

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Tom's Hardware · 12/02/2025 13:30 EDT

HBM is undergoing its first major architectural overhaul in a decade, as HBM4, HBM4E, and C-HBM4E will introduce a 2048-bit interface, logic-node base dies, and optional custom memory logic inside base dies, enabling up to a 2.5X performance leap between 2025 and 2027. Read more ›

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HPE adopts AMD’s Helios rack architecture for 2026 AI systems — new rack form factor gets its first major partner ahead of 2026 availability

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Tom's Hardware · 12/02/2025 13:20 EDT

AMD and HPE are expanding their long-running partnership with a new agreement that will bring the AMD Helios rack-scale AI architecture into HPE’s product portfolio from 2026. Read more ›

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Taiwan hits Japanese firm with indictment in TSMC data theft saga — Tokyo Electron charged with failing to prevent its staff from stealing trade secrets

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Tom's Hardware · 12/02/2025 09:36 EDT

Taiwanese prosecutors are seeking financial compensation from Japanese semiconductor company, Tokyo Electron, claiming that it didn't take appropriate measures to prevent staff from trying to steal sensitive data from TSMC. Read more ›

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MSI's Aegis R2 prebuilt with an RTX 5050 and Core i5-14400F is down to just $599 right now — save a hefty $300 on this current-gen, 1080p gaming computer

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Tom's Hardware · 12/02/2025 09:18 EDT

MSI has its RTX 5050-equipped Aegis R2 desktop prebuilt on sale at Walmart right now, with a massive $300 discount, opening up PC gaming for everyone on a budget. Apart from buying a console or scavenging used marketplaces, it doesn't really get better than this. Read more ›

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Best Cyber Monday and Black Friday tech deals you can still get live — PC hardware deals on GPUs, CPUs, SSDs, and more that you can still get at Amazon, Newegg, and others

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Tom's Hardware · 12/02/2025 09:13 EDT

The best Cyber Monday and Black Friday PC hardware sales for deals you can still get, live round-the-clock coverage of all the best deals. Read more ›

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U.S government awards Gelsinger-backed EUV developer xLight with $150 million in federal incentives — company to develop new electron-based light source for lithography tools

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Tom's Hardware · 12/02/2025 09:08 EDT

U.S. government to inject up to $150 million in xLight, a startup developing EUV light source based on a particle accelerator, with the first CHIPS and Science Act grant by the Trump Administration. Read more ›

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OpenAI declares ‘Code Red’ as Google’s Gemini AI outpaces ChatGPT in industry benchmarks, report claims — Sam Altman sets all hands to the pump on flagship LLM, parks other projects

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Tom's Hardware · 12/02/2025 08:52 EDT

OpenAI's Sam Altman announced in an internal memo that the company is in 'Code Red' status, putting every other project on the backburner in favor of ChatGPT. Read more ›

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China issues first batch of ‘general’ rare-earth export licences to magnet makers — country's stranglehold over industry continues, but tensions are easing

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Tom's Hardware · 12/02/2025 08:07 EDT

China has issued the first round of streamlined rare-earth export licences to at least three permanent-magnet manufacturers, allowing them to accelerate shipments to selected overseas clients. Read more ›

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Latest GPU market analysis shows Nvidia losing ground to AMD — and Intel cracks the 1% share milestone for the first time

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Tom's Hardware · 12/02/2025 07:23 EDT

Intel breaks through 1% graphics card market share. AMD is also rising. Both gain at Nvidia's expense. Read more ›

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‘Silent upgrade’ to the PS5 Slim delivers Pro console's groovy heatsink design to the cheaper models — improves thermals and reliability

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Tom's Hardware · 12/02/2025 06:00 EDT

Sony has reportedly pushed its upgraded cooling technology to the PS5 Slim. Read more ›

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Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 43" large-format monitor suits PCs, consoles, and bedrooms, on sale for 40% off at $499.99 — bright display comes with a remote and Smart TV features

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Tom's Hardware · 12/01/2025 15:09 EDT

Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 43" display goes for just $499.99 Read more ›

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Save $620 on high-end Core Ultra 9 285K and motherboard bundle with 32GB of RAM — get over $1,500 in gear for less than $800

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Tom's Hardware · 12/01/2025 15:01 EDT

Newegg has a new bundle rolling that gives you a Core Ultra 9 285K, high-end Gigabyte Z890 motherboard, and 32GB of DDR5 for $620 off. Read more ›

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Cheap gaming PCs are endangered, but this $800 ABS prebuilt rocks — get an RTX 5060 and 32GB of RAM for less this Cyber Monday

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Tom's Hardware · 12/01/2025 14:43 EDT

If you're still searching for an affordable gaming PC this Cyber Monday, this ABS prebuilt boasts an RTX 5060 and 32GB of RAM for just $800. Read more ›

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Best Cyber Monday Hard Drive deals 2025 — Black Friday HDD deals from WD, Seagate, and Toshiba that you can still get

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Tom's Hardware · 12/01/2025 14:05 EDT

These are the best HDD deals for Cyber Monday and Black Friday, guaranteed to expand your PC's storage without emptying your wallet. We're constantly updating this list with the best deals across all sales at all retailers throughout the Black Friday season. Read more ›

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The strangest PC and gadget upgrades under $80 for Cyber Monday — here are the 15 wackiest Black Friday deals you can still get

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Tom's Hardware · 12/01/2025 14:01 EDT

Black Friday and Cyber Monday geeky gadgets under $80 Read more ›

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At just $60, the Fractal Design Pop Air is one of the best all-round cases you can buy — get a black mid-tower chassis for 40% less

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Tom's Hardware · 12/01/2025 13:34 EDT

Fractal Design's tempered glass Pop Air black mid-tower chassis is 40% off for Cyber Monday with a price of just $60. Read more ›

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