Recent #PC Building news in the semiconductor industry

Gallery showcases the dustiest, grimiest PCs in Germany — 400 images of fascinating horror for PC DIYers

➀ German magazine PCGH.de showcases 400+ images of shockingly dusty PCs, submitted by its community since 2012, revealing how dust impacts system performance;

➀ Many PCs in the gallery belong to users who neglected maintenance, including heavy smoker-owned systems and vintage hardware like Gainward GPUs and Asus Maximum III Formula motherboards;

➂ The article highlights tools like Wolfbox MF100 air duster (now discounted) and invites readers to share their own 'dust horror' stories.

tomshardware

4 months ago

Build your dream PC with Chillblast and save £65 with our exclusive discount code

➀ Chillblast offers a £65 discount on custom-built PCs over £1,800 using code TH65AN until May 2025;

➁ Their configurator tool allows users to select components like AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, and NVIDIA RTX 5090 with guaranteed compatibility;

➂ All systems include a 5-year warranty, eliminating DIY troubleshooting risks.

PC Building gaming

kitguru

4 months ago

Montech HS01 Pro Case Review

➀ Montech HS01 Pro offers a variety of features for PC building, including reversible case orientation and rotatable PCIe slots. ➁ It has a vertical airflow design and includes five 120mm ARGB fans for effective cooling. ➂ The case is well-constructed but may be noisy and requires some effort for installation.

Cooling Performance PC Building

kitguru

5 months ago

Endofry unveils airflow-focused Arx 500 Core chassis

➀ Endorfy introduces a new case designed for easy DIY PC building; ➁ The Arx 500 Core features numerous perforations for airflow and simple panel mounts for maintenance; ➂ It supports graphics cards up to 350mm and power supplies up to 300mm, with space for up to 7 fans and radiators up to 360mm.

Airflow PC Building

tomshardware

5 months ago

Asus ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming Wifi Review: Copious USB Ports and 5.0 M.2

➀ The Asus ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming Wifi is a budget-friendly AM5 motherboard with a variety of features and a premium design.

➁ It offers ample USB Type-A and C ports, 3x PCIe 5.0 M.2 sockets, and AI features like AI Overclocking and AI Cooling II.

➂ The board delivers robust performance and connectivity at a sub-$500 price point, making it a competitive option for gamers and DIY builders.

AI AMD Asus DIY M.2 Motherboard Networking PC Building PCIe USB gaming

kitguru

6 months ago

be quiet! expands Pure Base 501 case lineup with LX and DX variants

➀ be quiet! expands its Pure Base 501 case lineup with two new models, the Pure Base 501 LX and DX; ➁ The Pure Base 501 LX features ARGB lighting and four Light Wings LX fans; ➂ The Pure Base 501 DX offers a redesigned front panel with integrated lighting and three Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM fans.

PC Building

electronicsforu

8 months ago

Motherboards For High And Budget Builds

➀ ASUS launches new AMD X870E, B850, and B840 motherboards with improved features for performance and budget builds; ➁ B850 series offers higher speeds, USB ports, and additional M.2 SSD slots; ➂ B840 series targets cost-effective builds with integrated graphics.

AMD Asus PC Building motherboards

tomshardware

10 months ago

Shuttle launches barebones 4.7-liter mini-PC with room for dual-slot GPUs — XH610G2 sports Intel LGA1700 with support for 12th Gen and newer CPUs and PCIe 5.0

➀ Shuttle introduces the ultra-compact XH610G2 mini-PC; ➁ The mini-PC supports dual-slot GPUs and Intel's latest CPUs; ➂ The system includes a strict TDP limit and lacks eGPU support.

CPUs Intel PC Building PCIe 5.0

tomshardware

11 months ago

Get a CPU, motherboard, RAM, and SSD for $329 — Ryzen 5 7600X combo deal on Newegg saves $180

➀ Newegg offers a combo deal with Ryzen 5 7600X, Gigabyte B650M Gaming Plus WiFi, G.Skill RAM, and Kingston NV2 SSD for $329; ➁ Save $180 compared to buying components separately; ➂ Complete a midrange gaming PC with this bundle.

AMD Motherboard NVIDIA PC Building RAM RTX 4070 Ryzen SSD cpu graphics cards

tomshardware

11 months ago

This surprising tool saved my PC build and my sanity -- now it's on sale for $16

➀ A neck light saves the day during PC building; ➁ EastPin neck light offers two lights for better visibility; ➂ The light is flexible, stays in place, and has a long battery life.

Cooling Lighting PC Building hardware

tomshardware

12 months ago

Corsair RM750e ATX 3.1 PSU Review

➀ The Corsair RM750e offers solid performance and ATX 3.1 compliance at a competitive price; ➁ Its efficiency drops under load, and component quality is decent but not top-tier; ➂ The PSU is well-suited for mid-range builds and maintains low noise levels under low loads.

80Plus Gold ATX 3.1 Corsair Modular Design PC Building PSU Efficiency Power Supplies gaming

kitguru

about 1 year ago

Adata XPG Invader X mid-tower is the latest case to support BTF motherboards

1. Adata XPG introduces the Invader X BTF mid-tower chassis supporting BTF motherboards. 2. Features include detachable storage brackets, integrated cable tracks, and pre-installed ARGB fans. 3. Supports vertical and horizontal GPU installation and offers extensive cooling options.

Case Design Cooling Systems PC Building