HyperX Drops New Pudding Keycaps to Trip Out RGB Keyboards

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RGB is a controversial topic; you either love it or you hate it. Still, RGB has all but taken over the gaming keyboard world, with every option on our Best Gaming Keyboards page offering the ability to drench its keys in multi-colored lights. HyperX embraced the rainbow even more today, releasing its second set of pudding keycaps that make RGB look even more intense (or gaudy depending on who you ask).

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How to use Google Stadia on Raspberry Pi

Google Stadia on Raspberry Pi

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Despite its size and low power, the Raspberry Pi has proven to be a useful addition to any game streaming setup. While it won't run modern games, it can stream them from a PC with Steam or Parsec, but with Google Stadia, you don’t even need a PC. Using its Chromium web browser, a controller and a strong Internet connection, the Raspberry Pi 4 can play any of Stadia’s AAA games.

What You’ll Need to Use

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Intel

AMD Ryzen 3000 XT Refresh Reportedly Pushes Boost Clocks Up To 4.8 GHz

AMD Ryzen 3000-Series Processor

AMD Ryzen 3000-Series Processor (Image credit: AMD)

Rumors about AMD refreshing its Ryzen 3000-series (codename Matisse) lineup are starting to pile up. The Ryzen 9 3900X , Ryzen 7 3800X , and Ryzen 5 3600X are reportedly the eligible candidates for the makeover.

To avoid confusion, AMD will need to find some way to differentiate the rewarmed processors from the regular models effectively. Apparently, that's where


This Raspberry Pi Displays Bitcoin Prices in Real-Time

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If you want to keep an eye on Bitcoin prices, this Raspberry Pi project is exactly what you need. It saves you the hassle of looking pricing up online by updating a display with current prices in real-time. The Bitcoin price ticker was created and shared earlier this week by Aaron from Aaron's Creations on YouTube .

The price ticker is built on top of a Raspberry Pi 3 B+. It checks for current Bitcoin prices online and automatically updates a dot


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Linus Torvalds Tosses Intel CPU Aside To Make Way For a Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000-Series Processor

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Linus Torvalds, the founding father of Linux, is officially a member of Team Red. Torvalds announced the Linux Kernel 5.7 RC7 yesterday and also mentioned an exciting upgrade to his desktop PC.

Changes in life are hard to accept, especially when you've used the same brand of processor for 15 years. However, that didn't prevent Torvarlds from switching from his Intel processor to AMD's core-heavy


Apple Silicon

New Samsung Galaxy Book S Debuts With Intel Core i5-L16G7 Lakefield CPU

Galaxy Book S 13.3

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A Notebookcheck reader recently tipped the publication about an unannounced Galaxy Book S 13.3-inch laptop (NP767XCM-K01CA) that has blown its cover on Samsung's Canadian website . This new device marks a clear departure from Arm to x86.

The Core i5-L16G7 is a five-core hybrid

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The Dell XPS 15 Is $400 off: 4K OLED on Budget

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Happy Memorial Day! Many of us are at home today, but that doesn't mean we can’t enjoy another American celebratory tradition-- good old retail therapy. Luckily, the  popular Dell XPS 15 laptop is on sale, down from $1,949.99 to $1,549.99 .

That’s a $400 savings and will net you a 0.7-inch thick system with an Intel Core

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Phanteks Eclipse P300A Review: Less is More

Our Verdict

If the Phanteks Eclipse P300A had a motto, it would be "less is more." It succeeds at what it aims to do well and is an excellent choice for a beginner builder. It's a simple, minimalist budget chassis at a nice price.

For

  • Cheap
  • Great airflow
  • Easy to work in
  • Universal good looks

Against

  • Loud performance under load
  • Only ships with one fan
  • Big PSUs won't fit
  • No USB Type-C
  • No RGB (a pro, for some)
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Intel

Deciphering Intel's Codenames: What's With All the Lakes?

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Let's take a trip to Intel processor land. Would you rather perk up your PC's performance by drinking in some Coffee Lake or by skating through to 10nm with Ice Lake? You could follow the Skulltrail or descend into Ghost Canyon, but don't forget to cross the Ivy Bridge first. If you're confused, welcome to the club. Intel gives all of its processors code names which could be based on real lakes, bridges, canyons, mountains

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Asus ROG Chakram Wireless Gaming Mouse Review: Joystick Joys, Switchable Switches

Our Verdict

The Asus ROG Chakram’s thumbstick and swappable mechanical switches make it unforgettable. But its use of mundane, semi-transparent plastic holds it back.

For

  • Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz dongle or wired connection
  • Easily swappable parts
  • USB-C or Qi charging
  • Reliable dongle connection

Against

  • Removable mouse buttons feel a little clunky
  • Removable plastic parts feel cheap
  • Semi-transparent plastic clouds some RGB
  • Expensive

The best gaming mouse not only lets you reliably control the action but is also so good that it becomes a weapon in your gaming

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