China Delivers Its First Homegrown DDR4 RAM

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Chinese memory manufacturer Xi’an UniIC Semiconductors, popularly known as UniIC, is now selling what looks to be China's first domestically made DDR4 RAM.

The list of Chinese memory makers is so small that you can count them on a single hand. UniIC is still building up its DDR4 repertory, so the company doesn't have a lot to offer at the moment. The memory producer only sells DDR4-


Riotoro Nadix Gaming Mouse Review: Low-Priced Comfort

Our Verdict

Despite its low price, the Riotoro Nadix comes with luxuries gamers will appreciate, like a braided cable. However, its gaming performance and overall feel can't compete with some other mice in the $30-$40 price range.

For

  • Braided cable
  • Familiar shape
  • Suits claw and palm grips
  • RGB aplenty

Against

  • Sticky feet
  • Sensor could be better
  • Some buttons feel imprecise
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Samsung Launches Aggressively-Curved Odyssey G7 Gaming Monitor

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Back at CES Samsung showed off its new super-curved Odyssey gaming monitors , but half a year has gone by since and it's been awfully quiet from the manufacturer. Today, that changes with the introduction of the Odyssey G7, outed in 27-inch and 32-inch flavors.

The Odyssey G7 comes with a 1000R curvature, which means the center point of its radius is at 1000 mm, or about 3 feet

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Razer Updates Its Membrane-Mechanical Crossbreed With the Ornata V2 Gaming Keyboard

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At Tom’s Hardware, we have a hard stance on mechanical keyboards: Either it is or it isn’t, and if it isn’t, then it isn’t for us. Razer and other vendors, however, have fought to find a sweet spot between mechanical keyboards and membrane/rubber dome models. Hoping to appease those who have long used membrane keyboards, perhaps on laptops, the Razer Ornata V2 listed today is Razer’s latest attempt at making the

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Gigabyte Z490 Aorus Master Review: Refreshing the Upper Mid-Range

Our Verdict

The Z490 Aorus Master brings a slew of features, including three heatsinked M.2 slots, high-quality power delivery, and PCIe 4.0 support for future CPUs to Intel's platform. Its performance also matches similar boards, making it a good option for those shopping for a sub-$400 board.

For

  • High-End 14-Phase 90A Power Delivery
  • Three M.2 slots, all with heatsinks
  • 10 USB ports on rear IO
  • PCIe 4
Gigabyte Z490 Aorus Master
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Corsair’s Pretty, Premium Dominator Platinum RGB RAM Now Comes in White

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If you’re building a showcase system where performance and aesthetics are of equally high importance--and you’re willing to pay a price premium--it’s hard to argue against Corsair’s Dominator Platinum RGB RAM kits. The current iteration of the line, with 12 bright addressable Capellix RGB LEDs and black anodized aluminum side plates have been available since 2019. But for all of you with dreams of building a rig that leans more

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Raspberry Pi Web Server Runs Node.js

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This week, the YouTube tech channel PortEXE released a new Raspberry Pi project—a Node.js web server. The entire setup runs locally on the Raspberry Pi and is easily accessible from a browser window.

If you're unfamiliar, Node.js is an open-source platform designed to run JavaScript. In this case, PortEXE is using it to create a custom web server. This will allow him to host a website and other kinds of server-based applications exclusively on the


HP X24c Gaming Monitor Promises Extra Curves and Contrast for $250

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HP is embracing the curvier side of gaming monitors with the HP X24c, announced today. The 24-incher will etch a small mark in HP’s history by boasting the deepest curvature an HP display has ever had. Debuting at $250, it’ll compete with the best gaming monitors in the budget category when it arrives this fall.

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HP Announces New Omen Gaming Mice and new Tournament-level Headset

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HP’s new accessories lineup is here, including two new mice and a wireless headset. There are two different models for two different budgets, the Omen Vector and the Omen Vector Essential, while the headset, called the HP X1000, offers an over-the-ear design and a suspended headband perfect for tournament play. The $49.99 Vector and $29.99 Vector Essential will both launch later this June, while the

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HP Omen 15 Gets a Sleek Redesign with Intel and AMD Options, Pavilion Grows to 16.1 Inches

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HP has given its 15-inch Omen gaming notebooks a fresh redesign with a smaller footprint, more conservative design and a new, cooler logo. Gone are the aggressive angles and slightly off-putting logo from the Voodoo days. The laptop’s also, for the first time, coming with both Intel and AMD processor options. Both start at $999.99 and are available today.

The company claims that the laptop is the smallest 15-inch

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