Hardware

CHIP-8 Computers has made available a new computer board that allows electronic hobbyists to program in the CHIP-8 Language using a dedicated computer just under $50. This affordable and versatile board is perfect for those looking to delve into the world of retro computing and microprocessor … [Read more...] about CHIP-8 classic computer board $50

It is well known that the latest Raspberry Pi 4 mini PC has been running a little hotter than expected since its launch, but thanks to a number of firmware updates the temperature has now been brought under control and together with a Raspberry Pi cooling fan the mini PC can be pushed to its limits … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi cooling fan $13 keeps your CPU temperature down

Computer enthusiasts interested in building a computer system similar to those available in the early 1980s may be interested in the homebrew modular Z80 computer kit created by RFC2795 Ltd based in the United Kingdom. The RC2014 Pro computer kit consists of a z80 2.1 CPU Module, Pageable ROM … [Read more...] about Homebrew Z80 modular retro computer kit RC2014 Pro

Developers or hobbyists searching for a Raspberry Pi UPS expansion board complete with real-time clock (RTC) and 5V output serial port may be interested in the UPS-18650 now available via Tinder for just under $30. The Raspberry Pi power expansion board offers an easy way to provide power direct to … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi UPS 18650 expansion board with RTC

A new rugged Intel NUC mini PC has been introduced this week codenamed “Austin Beach”, offering a passively cooled design which is dust resistant and rugged. Created to use Intel’s new NUC Compute Element, (code-named “Chandler Bay,” the internals of the mini PC systems are upgradable. The small … [Read more...] about New rugged Intel NUC introduced codenamed Austin Beach

GELID Solutions has this week introduced its new SubZero M.2 XL M.2 SSD cooling kits which are now available priced at just $10 or nine euros to help bring your M.2 SSD temperatures down to a more reasonable level when under heavy load. Features of the cooling kits include :Extreme Performance … [Read more...] about GELID SubZero M.2 XL M.2 SSD cooling kits

  A new Ryzen Mobile mini desktop computer has been launched this week in the form of the Maxtang VHFP30, which is now available to purchase starting from $416 with no RAM or $559 when equipped with 8 GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD. The SSD can also be upgraded to 256 or 512 GB storage capacities … [Read more...] about Maxtang VHFP30 Ryzen Mobile desktop mini PC unveiled