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Score an RTX 5070 prebuilt with a Ryzen 7 7700X & 16 GB of DDR5 for $650 off — Stack these promo codes to save on Skytech Gaming's high-end systems

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Tom's Hardware · 04/25/2026 15:42 EDT

You don't need to spend upwards of $1,500 to build and RTX 5070 system anymore as Skytech has two great prebuilts ready for you. Whether you're rocking a stealthy black setup or a minimal white one, the Shadow 5 and Archangel 5 are both ready to level it up. Read more ›

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This iBuyPower gaming PC with a 7800X3D and RTX 5070 Ti is an absolute steal for just $1,999 right now — huge $450 saving on this 4K-capable rig with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD

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Tom's Hardware · 02/20/2026 07:09 EDT

Just $1,999.99 right now can you score you this iBuyPower gaming PC withan epic set of specs, including an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU with 16GB VRAM, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Read more ›

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Corsair's new "Vault" series FRAME 4000D cases have color-shifting paintjobs — Priced at $140, these limited-edition towers also feature upgraded front panel I/O

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Tom's Hardware · 02/20/2026 07:00 EDT

The FRAME 4000D from Corsair was already a great case and if you couldn't justify the $400 LCD version, the company has another looker on the market now. Dubbed the "Vault" series, these new limited-edition FRAME 4000D towers feature two color-shifting paintjobs, revised front I/O and corner to corner tempered glass side panel. Read more ›

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30 years later, the iconic 'Bliss' green hill from Windows XP is still thriving — lucky passerby captures the hill looking almost identical to the 1996 photograph in 'super rare' event

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Tom's Hardware · 02/20/2026 06:40 EDT

A Redditor travelling through Napa Valley on 18th February 2026 was lucky enough to see the iconic "Bliss" hill in a form close to the original wallpaper. This terrain is usually covered in vineyards, so it doesn't look as picturesque, but during rare times of the year, you can catch glimpses of its unaltered beauty. Read more ›

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California bill would restrict 3D printer sales to state-approved models to prevent printing gun parts — joins Washington and NY on legal offensive

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Tom's Hardware 1 place · 02/20/2026 06:20 EDT

California 3D printer control bill would restrict sale to DOJ-approved models Read more ›

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The state of China's decade-long semiconductor push: still a decade behind, despite hundreds of billions spent and significant progress — examining the original 'Made in China 2025' initiative

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Tom's Hardware · 02/20/2026 06:01 EDT

After 10 years and hundreds of billions of investments, China's semiconductor supply chain is still decades behind chip supply chain in America and Taiwan. Read more ›

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After 17 years, Minecraft Java Edition starts replacing OpenGL with a Vulkan multi-threaded renderer — update will prove a boon for performance and modding

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Tom's Hardware · 02/20/2026 06:00 EDT

Minecraft Java Edition will get a Vulkan multi-threaded renderer, replacing the aging OpenGL. Read more ›

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AMD's next-gen Ryzen 10000 desktop CPUs rumored to come in seven different configs — Starting from 6 cores, flagship "Olympic Ridge" silicon may feature up to 24 cores

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Tom's Hardware · 02/19/2026 16:31 EDT

The next desktop chips from AMD are said to refresh the core configs of the Ryzen brand in a major way. Finally stepping away from 8-core CCDs, "Ryzen 10000" is said to bring 12-core chiplets that should enable a new 24-core dual CCD flagship option. The base config is reportedly 6 cores, so budget buyers shouldn't worry. Read more ›

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AMD's AI chips to be used as debt collateral in $300 million loan, report says — Cloud startup to use chips in Ohio datacenter

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Tom's Hardware · 02/19/2026 15:16 EDT

AMD's chips will be used as debt collateral in a $300 million loan to cloud startup Crusoe with financing from Goldman Sachs. Read more ›

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Razer unveils$500 flagship gaming keyboard — Huntsman Signature Edition built from CNC-machined aluminum, featuring 8,000 Hz polling and Snap Tap

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Tom's Hardware · 02/19/2026 14:23 EDT

Razer has a new flagship gaming keyboard, the Huntsman Signature Edition, that embraces a fully CNC aluminum construction and PVD mirror finish on the back. The $500 keyboard is basically a spruced-up Huntsman V3 Pro aimed at gamers that wanted a more aesthetically pleasing keyboard. Read more ›

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Acer and Asus shut down support for PC and laptops in wake of patent dispute ruling, drivers and updates inaccessible to existing customers — German website finds a workaround

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Tom's Hardware · 02/19/2026 13:23 EDT

Asus and Acer bring German websites down, leaving users without support or downloads due to the companies' recent spat with Nokia over the HEVC codec. Read more ›

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Microsoft's new Windows 11 speed test is just a link to Ookla's Speedtest via Bing — button housed in the taskbar in latest Insider Preview build

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Tom's Hardware · 02/19/2026 12:27 EDT

Amidst endless complaints over the instability and bloating nature of Windows 11, Microsoft's latest insider builds add new emojis and a taskbar feature for its beta testers. Now, you can check your internet speed by right-clicking the network icon or opening network quick settings, where you'll be taken to a simplified Ookla Speedtest inside Bing. Read more ›

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Tom's Hardware · 02/19/2026 11:00 EDT

You can access Tom's Hardware for less than $3 a month when subscribing annually, giving you access to a wealth of deep industry insights, access to our Bench tool, and more. Read more ›

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Dell launches new budget 1080p gaming monitor with an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate for less than $130 — new 27-inch IPS display includes AMD FreeSync support and 0.5ms response time

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Tom's Hardware · 02/19/2026 09:58 EDT

Dell's new 27-inch SE2726HG gaming monitor is a budget-friendly option for gamers, featuring a fast 240Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium support for just $129.99. Read more ›

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be quiet! Power Zone 2 1200W power supply review:

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Tom's Hardware · 02/19/2026 09:00 EDT

The be quiet! Power Zone 2 1200W is a silence-focused high-wattage power supply that combines exceptional acoustic performance with thermal excellence, though budget-tier components raise questions about long-term value at the $230 price point. Read more ›

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Thermalright Wonder Vision 360 UB ARGB Black Review: Detachable 6.7-inch screen makes for unique possibilities

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Tom's Hardware · 02/19/2026 08:00 EDT

Thermalright’s Wonder Vision 360 UB ARGB features a unique ultrawide display with hundreds of customization options. We tested it with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X CPU and included noise-normalized benchmarks. Read more ›

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Quantum teleportation demonstrated over existing fiber networks — Deutsche Telekom’s T‑Labs used commercially available Qunnect hardware for the demo, claims 90% average accuracy

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Tom's Hardware · 02/19/2026 08:00 EDT

'Teleporting quantum information is now a practical reality,' says Deutsche Telekom, after a successful tech demo. Read more ›

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OpenAI aims to secure $100 Billion in latest funding round, reportedly aiming for an $800 billion valuation — Parties offering up cash include Nvidia, Microsoft, SoftBank, and more

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Tom's Hardware · 02/19/2026 07:43 EDT

OpenAI may be about to secure as much as $100 billion in funding, which will go some way to offsetting the $1.4 trillion is has pledged to expend over the next eight years. This round of investment is said to come from other major tech firms in the space, including Amazon, Nvidia, and Microsoft. Read more ›

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China’s AI build-out forces a rapid shift to liquid cooling — massive clusters put pressure on domestic suppliers to shift cooling methods

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Tom's Hardware · 02/19/2026 07:42 EDT

Dozens of Chinese companies have announced plans to expand into liquid-cooling systems as demand surges to prevent AI racks from overheating. Read more ›

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Save $110 on this Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld, back at a record-low price — just $489.99 for this entry-level Steam Deck rival with 7-inch touchscreen, AMD Ryzen Z2 A CPU and 16GB RAM

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Tom's Hardware · 02/19/2026 07:27 EDT

A $110 saving on this Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld brings it back down to record-low pricing on Amazon. Fitted with an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 7-inch IPS touchscreen, you can score this portable gaming rig for just $489.99 right now. Read more ›

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Pocket $510 in savings as Lenovo's Legion Pro 5 with RTX 5060 and 32GB of memory is slashed in price to just $1149.99 — a superb value gaming laptop

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Tom's Hardware · 02/19/2026 07:24 EDT

Pocket $510 in savings when you purchase Lenovo's Legion Pro 5 with OLED screen, RTX 5060, and 32GB of memory for only $1,149.99 Read more ›

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