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MSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5 1200W power supply review: A competent 1200W unit, but pricey

MSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5 1200W power supply review: A competent 1200W unit, but pricey

💡 Verdict: The MSI MAG A1200PLS is a highly capable and future-proof 1200W power supply, though its premium price tag may give budget-minded builders pause. Check Price: MSI MAG A1200PLS ⚡ Quick Hits * Delivers a robust 1200W of power, making it ideal for demanding, enthusiast-tier PC builds. * Fully PCIe

McDonald’s debuts one-finger gadget that lets you move your character to 'keep you in the game' while you chow down — Pro Gamer Menu's ‘Archie’ designed to keep you from being kicked for inactivity

McDonald’s debuts one-finger gadget that lets you move your character to 'keep you in the game' while you chow down — Pro Gamer Menu's ‘Archie’ designed to keep you from being kicked for inactivity

💡 Verdict: McDonald's has unveiled 'Archie,' a one-finger gadget that keeps your in-game character moving to prevent inactivity kicks while you enjoy your fast food. Check Price: Archie ⚡ Quick Hits * Operated with a single finger to simulate in-game character movement. * Prevents frustrating AFK (Away

DRAM prices predicted to jump 63% in Q2, NAND up to 75% — follows 95% jumps in Q1, Trendforce says AI server demand keeps supply tight

DRAM prices predicted to jump 63% in Q2, NAND up to 75% — follows 95% jumps in Q1, Trendforce says AI server demand keeps supply tight

💡 Verdict: Prepare your wallets, as DRAM and NAND flash memory prices are predicted to surge by up to 63% and 75% respectively in Q2 due to massive AI server demand. Check Price: DRAM and NAND ⚡ Quick Hits * DRAM prices are projected to jump 63% in Q2, with NAND flash rising

AMD Zen 6 'Venice' ES chips break cover with up to 192 cores, 32 per CCD, in early stress test — Kenya, Congo, Nigeria platforms leaked

AMD Zen 6 'Venice' ES chips break cover with up to 192 cores, 32 per CCD, in early stress test — Kenya, Congo, Nigeria platforms leaked

💡 Verdict: Early engineering samples of AMD's next-generation Zen 6 "Venice" processors have leaked, revealing massive chips with up to 192 cores and dense 32-core CCDs. Check Price: AMD Zen 6 ⚡ Quick Hits * Unprecedented Scale: Upcoming Zen 6 "Venice" processors will feature a

New Cambridge human brain-inspired chip could slash AI energy use — new type of memristor has roughly a million times lower switching current than conventional devices

New Cambridge human brain-inspired chip could slash AI energy use — new type of memristor has roughly a million times lower switching current than conventional devices

💡 Verdict: Researchers at Cambridge have developed a human brain-inspired memristor chip that requires a million times less switching current than conventional devices, potentially revolutionizing AI energy efficiency. Check Price: Cambridge Memristor Chip ⚡ Quick Hits * Mimics the highly efficient neural architecture of the human brain. * Operates with roughly a million

AMD’s dual-GPU Radeon HD 6990 launched 15 years ago — power, heat, and noise monster was crowned the fastest graphics card in the world

AMD’s dual-GPU Radeon HD 6990 launched 15 years ago — power, heat, and noise monster was crowned the fastest graphics card in the world

💡 Verdict: Fifteen years ago, AMD unleashed the Radeon HD 6990, a dual-GPU behemoth that claimed the title of the world's fastest graphics card despite its legendary power consumption, immense heat, and loud fan noise. Check Price: Radeon HD 6990 ⚡ Quick Hits * Launched 15 years ago and crowned

Intel Arrow Lake Refresh CPU prices shot up to 17% above MSRP just 48 hours after launch — dynamic pricing trumps manufacturer's recommended pricing

Intel Arrow Lake Refresh CPU prices shot up to 17% above MSRP just 48 hours after launch — dynamic pricing trumps manufacturer's recommended pricing

💡 Verdict: Just 48 hours post-launch, Intel's new Core Ultra 200S Plus processors are already seeing retail price hikes up to 17% over MSRP due to aggressive dynamic pricing. Check Price: Core Ultra 200S ⚡ Quick Hits * Prices surged up to 17% above MSRP within a mere 48 hours