Hardware

AMD has listed a new AMD 4700S 8-Core processor desktop PC kit which seems to be based on the PlayStation 5 System On a Chip (SoC) motherboard. The system is based on the AMD Zen 2 architecture with 8 cores and 16 threads of CPU power. "AMD 4700S Desktop Kit with 8 ultra-responsive processor cores … [Read more...] about AMD 4700S 8-Core processor desktop PC kit based on PlayStation 5 SoC

If you are thinking of upgrading your PC or laptop SSD drive you may be interested to know that MSI has today announced the launch of its new SPATIUM offering Gen4 and Gen3 PCIe NVMe SSDs in compact M.2 2280 form factors. The new SSD drives are available in 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB stores … [Read more...] about MSI SPATIUM M-series M.2 NVMe SSD drive

A beta version of the QNAP QTS 5 .0 network attached storage (NAS) has been released this week bringing with it a new Linux Kernel 5.10 together with improved security, WireGuard VPN support, and enhanced NVMe SSD cache performance. The DA Drive Analyzer within the latest QTS 5 .0 beta release is … [Read more...] about QNAP QTS 5 .0 beta now available with Linux Kernel 5.10

Case and PC hardware component manufacturer LIAN LI has announced the introduction of a new addition to their range of IAN LI UNI Fans, with the unveiling of the AL120 PWM fan. Offering simple assembly with interlocking and daisy chain functionality, the fan requires just two cables for a cluster of … [Read more...] about LIAN LI UNI Fan range expanded with new AL120 PWM fan

PC enthusiasts considering building a compact computer system may be interested in a new mini ITX case from Jonsplus called the BO 100. Measuring just 239 x 282 x 233mm (W x H x D) in size and weighing 4.5 kg without any additional hardware installed. The mini ITX case is not only compact but also … [Read more...] about Jonsplus BO 100 mini ITX case in black and silver finishes

Synology has now officially launched their new DiskStation Manager 7 NAS data management software after over seven months of public testing. The latest release focuses on further enhancing the utilities security, system management capabilities, and improving data collaboration. Offering a “large … [Read more...] about Synology DiskStation Manager 7 officially launches

Computer Science engineer Mike Spicer has created a new SATA III SSD expansion card, designed to provide a cross platform drop-in card that can massively increase the amount of using m.2 SSD storage. The Storage Scaler SATA SSD expansion card utilizes 16 m.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) slots to deliver … [Read more...] about Storage Scaler a 16 x M.2 SATA III SSD expansion card hits Kickstarter

Enthusiast PC gaming component design and manufacturing company ZADAK has launched their new Spark 7200 DDR5 memory this week, marketing it as the "next step forward in gaming DRAM". The new Spark DDR5 RGB illuminated gaming DRAM module will be available in 16GB and 32GB capacities and is expected … [Read more...] about ZADAK Spark enthusiast 7200 DDR5 memory launching in 2021

Embedded systems engineer Pascal Wistinghausen based in Germany has created a new 3D printer controller board in the form of the Sigmoid S7P, which he has made available via the Kickstarter crowdfunding website this month. Allowing 3D printing enthusiasts to get their hands-on the very first boards … [Read more...] about Sigmoid S7P 3D printer controller board offers “endless possibilities”