If you're building a budget system, the best favor you can do yourself is buy an inexpensive PC case that explicitly does not come with a side window. Whilst a case with a window might not cost all that much more, we can bet you that your shopping list will end up much more expensive once you give in to the temptation to fill it with RGB-enabled parts. One example of such a case is Thermaltake's Versa H15, which we'
Score Thermaltake's Versa H15 Micro-ATX Case for Just $25

Yeston's Radeon RX 5600 XT Would Make a Great Valentine's Day Gift

Valentine's Day is still a bit off, but if you're looking for a gift for that special tech enthusiast, Yeston has just revealed the Radeon RX 5600 XT Game Master OC.
The graphics card might have an aggressive name, but it just screams adorable. It features a pure white shroud with cute, pastel pink highlights, three matching cooling fans and a backplate. There's a fair bit
Microsoft Shows Ideas for Windows 10X Dual-Screens, Announces Preview SDK

Microsoft has announced preview software development kits (SDKs) for dual-screen devices running Windows 10X , as well for its upcoming Android foldable, the Surface Duo . Not only is the company announcing standards, but it's also our first look at its vision for what software may look like on foldables running the upcoming operating system.
Report: 12V-Only Power Supply Spec Launching This Year

The current ATX power supply specification has been quite consistent since about 1995 with but a few changes since. However, that might change soon, according to CustomPC . The site reported that Intel will launch its "ATX12VO" design specification, with the "O" standing for "Only," this year.
Initially, the transition will only hit system integrators, so the DIY space will likely continue using the existing 12V ATX design for quite some time
Enjoy 500GB of Fast SSD Storage for Only $65

Are you sick of looking at that empty M.2 slot in your system? Here's your chance to fill it with Western Digital's latest Blue SN550 M.2 500GB SSD for $64.99 at Amazon , which is its lowest price yet and 28% off its normal retail price.
The Blue SN550 puts up strong sequential and random performance. The SSD delivers sequential
Report: Apple's New Scissor Switches Will Hit Keyboards Sooner Than Expected

DigiTimes reported today that Apple is set to introduce a MacBook Pro with a scissor-switch-equipped keyboard in the first half of 2020. That's earlier than expected. Or later. Or maybe it's right on time? Honestly, it's become difficult to keep track of the rumor mill.
Originally, Apple was expected to ditch the controversial butterfly mechanism in its laptop keyboards sometime in 2019 . That didn't happen. Instead,
SSD Deal: Grab the 2TB Samsung 860 QVO For Just Under £189 (13% Off)

Since those flash-based storage drives first launched, a 100-percent solid state PC has always been the dream. For the longest time it was something reserved for the big spenders. However, now it can be a reality for everyone thanks to large, affordable SSDs like this beefy Samsung 860 QVO 2TB SSD. This deal is available now for just under £189 and will allow for a pretty beefy installed game library without the need to resort to
Report: Windows 7's Final Update Is Replacing Wallpapers With a Black Screen

Microsoft released one last update for Windows 7 before officially dropping support for the operating system (OS) on January 14. Unfortunately, it seems that the update might not have been the send-off Windows 7 users hoped for because Windows Latest reported today that it replaced their desktop wallpapers with a black screen.
Numerous Windows 7 users have complained about these issues on Reddit and the Microsoft forum . Some people said the black screen only appeared once; others said it replaced their desktop wallpaper every
Intel Elects New Chairman as Andy Bryant Retires

Intel’s Board of Directors has elected a new chairman, the company announced Tuesday. Andy Bryant will step down as chairman after the company’s stockholder meeting in May, and lead independent director Dr. Omar Ishrak will succeed him. Intel also elected a new board member.
Bryant had already said last year that he did not intend to stand for re-election in 2020. He said he would leave the
How to Avoid Buying a Fake CPU

Components don’t come cheap, which explains the booming market for used processors . Some people sell their old CPUs to fund the new ones, while others buy used processors as a way to save money when building a PC. (To find the best processors, check out our CPU Buying Guide .)
But when you purchase used chips on the internet, you need to be careful. While there are many honest sellers buying and selling in online stores and communities across the web, there