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All the latest updates from the world of hardware. From rumors and official announcements to trend analyses, this section keeps you informed about the newest developments and insights in the tech market.
G.Skill and RAM speeds: the small scandal that is getting gamers to react
Small bombshell in the hardware world: G.Skill has just reached a $2.4 million agreement in the United States following a class action lawsuit regarding the display of speeds of its DDR4 and DDR5 modules. No conviction, no admission of fault... but mandatory changes are on the way.
Intel Processors by late 2026: What to (really) expect with Nova Lake
By the end of 2026, Intel is betting everything on Nova Lake. This is the generation that is supposed to truly mark a turning point for desktop and gaming. The rest of the roadmap is mainly meant to keep us waiting.
Can you make your graphics card profitable when you're not gaming?
Your graphics card (GPU) is a big piece of ultra-powerful hardware. When you play, it spits out images, rendering, pixels... normal. But outside of the game, it is often underutilized - sometimes almost at 0% if no resource-intensive software is using it. The cynical point is that these chips are expensive, consume energy, and spend the majority of their time doing nothing when you are not playing.
Increase in graphics card prices: what has really been happening since mid-January 2026
If you have looked at graphics card prices in recent days, you have surely noticed: they are rising, and sometimes very sharply. Since mid-January 2026, there has been a clear increase in several models, both on the NVIDIA and AMD sides. And no, it's not just "a small adjustment". We took several well-represented cards, with their actual price curves, to understand what is really happening behind this surge.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 — The "Monster" Processor That All PC Gamers Are Waiting For (but with debate)
There is a lot of talk about the new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor, especially because it promises to push the limits of PC gaming while building on what made AMD's X3D chips successful. But beware: what we know today is a mix of leaks, "fleeting" benchmarks, and unofficial information, so take all of this with a critical grain of salt.
20 years of ROG: ASUS has grown... gaming too (and it's no coincidence)
Today, January 14, 2026, ASUS is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Republic of Gamers, better known as ROG. Two decades later, it is hard to deny the brand's impact on the world of PC gaming. However, it is also difficult to say that everything it does today is still revolutionary. And that is precisely what makes this anniversary interesting.
Towards an increase in GPU prices in 2026? The market is heating up (but nothing massive for now)
You see the price charts of cards like the ASUS ROG Astral RTX5080, the ASUS PRIME RTX 5060 Ti, or the Sapphire RX 9070XT: they do not show an explosion in prices starting from 2026. Prices fluctuate, but there is nothing resembling a general surge at the beginning of this year. It is important to say this right away because many rumors are talking about a massive increase... but for now, it is not visible in the actual market.
DDR5 RAM Shortage: Complete Review of Price Surge in 2025 and Outlook for 2026
Since October 2025, the DDR5 RAM market has entered a major tension phase. In a matter of weeks, prices have literally exploded in all regions of the world, with increases reaching x3 to x4 depending on the countries and kit profiles. At the beginning of January 2026, it is now possible to draw a clear and quantified assessment of this shortage, to identify the most affected geographical areas, and above all to try to anticipate what 2026 holds for DDR5 RAM buyers.
Increase in DDR5 RAM prices in December 2025: shortage sets in
The prices of DDR5 RAM have surged by +80% to +130% since September 2025, driven by the global shortage linked to AI. Here are the figures and brand comparisons to support this.
WhereIsMyRam: finding your DDR5 RAM at a glance
Today, buying DDR5 RAM shouldn't be complicated. However, in reality, it is often one of the most difficult components to compare. Same capacity, same frequency, same latency... and yet huge price differences, references that are impossible to find, different sellers depending on the day. In the end, we spend more time trying to understand the market than actually choosing our RAM.
Crucial disappears: why it's a huge earthquake for RAM and SSDs... and why prices will continue to rise
It's official: Micron is putting an end to the Crucial brand, one of the historical pillars of RAM and SSD for almost 30 years. If you have ever built a PC in your life, you have surely come across their green sticks, their affordable BX SSDs, or the MX500 still used in thousands of setups. Well, all of that... is over. Unfortunately, the impact is going to be much more severe than just a logo change on the shelves. We are talking about a major domino effect on memory and storage prices in 2026. Let's dive into what is really happening — and especially into what it will change for you, for your future setup, and for gamers in general.
AMD crushes Intel: 2260 processors sold compared to only 220 at Mindfactory, a rare domination in the industry.
The numbers are out, and AMD has taken a significant lead over Intel in processor sales this past month.