Shanghai Micro Electronic Equipment (SMEE) is reportedly on track to deliver its second-gen deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography scanner by the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a media report. The tool can produce chips using 28 nm process technologies and relies on components produced in China and Japan. Therefore, the tool does not rely on devices made in the USA, which is increasingly important amid the ongoing trade war between China and the U.S that has found
China's 28nm-Capable Chip Fabbing Tool on Track Amid Trade War
Logitech G815 RGB Mechanical Keyboard is 25% Off
RGB keyboards might add a little flash and flair to your gaming setup, but keyboards with powerful specs can give you better performance for a better overall experience. The Logitech G815 mechanical keyboard brings you both, but at a considerable discount for the holiday season. Without going over budget, you can pick up the G815 for just $149 through multiple vendors, including Best Buy and Newegg.
This price is an all-time low for the keyboard since
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Review: The Pricing Conundrum
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X slots into AMD's Zen 3-powered product stack with eight cores and sixteen threads, serving as the mainstream workhorse of the Ryzen 5000 series processors that have taken our list of Best CPUs by storm.
Raspberry Pi 4 Case Fan: Active Cooling for the Official Case
Our Verdict
The Raspberry Pi 4 case fan cools the official case well for everyday use, but overclocking enthusiasts need to look elsewhere.
For
- Cheap
- Great design
- Effective at stock speeds
Against
- Blocks GPIO
- Not strong enough for overclocking
- Fan is irritating
Raspberry Pi Foundation’s
The Sonnet Echo III Desktop: A Three-Card Thunderbolt 3 Box
Sonnet has unveiled one of the industry's first Thunderbolt 3 expansion chassis that supports up to three full-length add-in-boards with a PCIe 3.0 interface. The three-slot Echo III Desktop is designed for professionals from different areas, so it can house a graphics card, a high-end SSD, an accelerator for audio or video workloads, or a 10GbE network card.
Modern laptops and all-in-one PCs can pack general-purpose
Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro Gaming Keyboard Review: Optical Titan
Our Verdict
The Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro doesn’t quite settle the optical mechanical versus traditional mechanical switch debate, but it’s still a quality keyboard that excels in fast-paced games.
For
- Optical mechanical switches fare well for typing, gaming
- Aluminum plate
- 5 onboard profiles
Against
- Roccat Swarm isn’t going to knock your socks off
Vendors Finally Pair Ryzen CPUs and High-End GPUs In Laptops
AMD's Ryzen 4000 (Renoir) processors may be mobile powerhouses, but for reasons unknown, laptop vendors were reluctant to pair the Zen 2 chips with high-end graphics cards. Ryzen 5000 (Cezanne), on the other hand, appears to have won over manufacturers as there are already retailer postings of upcoming laptops (via Tum_Apisak ) with options that span up to a GeForce RTX 3080.
HP's 24-Inch IPS Monitor Drops to $99 at Amazon
This IPS display from Hewlett Packard is definitely worth a look for anyone looking to upgrade on a budget. The HP VH240a spans 24-inches across and features a 23.8-inch IPS panel for just $99 at Amazon.
Some of the best gaming monitors of 2020 use IPS technology. We also have plenty of computer monitor deals that feature IPS panels. Finding an IPS monitor this size for under $100 isn'
Roccat Burst Pro Review: The Honeycomb Alternative
Our Verdict
The Roccat Burst Pro offers an ultralight form that’s great for FPS titles, without leaving the chassis exposed with holes. But its design is marred by uneven RGB distribution and mouse buttons that can occasionally feel slippery or tiresome during heavy use.
For
- Comfortable shape for claw and fingertip grips
- Smooth gliding feet
- Lightweight
Against
- Left- and right-click buttons can feel slippery, heavy
- Uneven RGB
- Black version attracts fingerprints
How to Build an RGB Flaming Tree Topper with Raspberry Pi
This year I decided to tech-out my Christmas tree with an Alexa controlled light strip and a one-of-a-kind RGB tree topper . 2020 is the year of unexpected tech, right? In this article, I’ll build a flaming tree topper using a Raspberry Pi and an 32x8 flexible RGB LED matrix. No real fire was lit in the creation of this tutorial.