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50-feet-long fiber optic HDMI cable and Steam Controller 2 is enthusiasts' answer to the Steam Machine — dismisses Valve's new console for a DIY Bazzite setup with a controller

50-feet-long fiber optic HDMI cable and Steam Controller 2 is enthusiasts' answer to the Steam Machine — dismisses Valve's new console for a DIY Bazzite setup with a controller

💡 Verdict: Hardcore PC enthusiasts are bypassing the wait for a new Valve console by creating ultimate DIY living room setups using Bazzite OS, 50-foot fiber optic HDMI cables, and the upcoming Steam Controller 2. Check Price: Steam Controller 2 ⚡ Quick Hits * Gamers are building their own modern "Steam

Sony crammed an entire PS1 into a DualShock controller that connects to your TV, but killed the project — PlayStation Puga offered game studios a mere 10 cents per unit sold

Sony crammed an entire PS1 into a DualShock controller that connects to your TV, but killed the project — PlayStation Puga offered game studios a mere 10 cents per unit sold

💡 Verdict: Sony developed the PlayStation Puga, a cancelled plug-and-play PS1 built entirely inside a DualShock controller, but scrapped the project after offering developers a meager 10-cent royalty per unit. Check Price: PlayStation Puga ⚡ Quick Hits * Sony prototyped a fully functional PS1 console packed inside a single DualShock

Turtle Beach KP7 Review: The accessory that does everything

Turtle Beach KP7 Review: The accessory that does everything

💡 Verdict: Reviewed by a veteran PC builder, the Turtle Beach KP7 is a highly versatile gaming accessory designed to handle absolutely everything your desktop setup requires. Check Price: KP7 ⚡ Quick Hits * The Turtle Beach KP7 is marketed as the ultimate all-in-one desktop accessory. * It was recently tested by

AMD confirms low-power CPU cores in Linux kernel patch — Zen 6 chips could follow in Intel's footsteps with new core type for background tasks

AMD confirms low-power CPU cores in Linux kernel patch — Zen 6 chips could follow in Intel's footsteps with new core type for background tasks

💡 Verdict: AMD is preparing to introduce dedicated low-power CPU cores for background tasks in its upcoming Zen 6 processors, adopting a hybrid architecture similar to Intel's Efficiency cores. Check Price: AMD Zen 6 ⚡ Quick Hits * AMD's development of new low-power CPU cores was confirmed

xTool says its 01 Omni Printer can ‘print it all’ — firm steps into the world of UV printing for output on 'all surfaces' at up to 5mm thick

xTool says its 01 Omni Printer can ‘print it all’ — firm steps into the world of UV printing for output on 'all surfaces' at up to 5mm thick

💡 Verdict: xTool has entered the UV printing space with the 01 Omni Printer, a versatile machine promising to print on virtually any surface up to 5mm thick. Check Price: 01 Omni Printer ⚡ Quick Hits * Marks xTool's ambitious entry into the UV printing market. * Claims the ability to print

AMD EXPO ULL RAM drops at jaw-dropping $1,099 despite promises of it being 'effectively the same price' — DDR5-6000 C26 32GB kit sports 80% ULL tax

AMD EXPO ULL RAM drops at jaw-dropping $1,099 despite promises of it being 'effectively the same price' — DDR5-6000 C26 32GB kit sports 80% ULL tax

💡 Verdict: Despite prior promises of price parity, the newly released AMD EXPO ULL DDR5-6000 C26 32GB RAM kit has shocked the PC building community with an exorbitant $1,099 price tag. Check Price: DDR5-6000 C26 ⚡ Quick Hits * The highly anticipated AMD EXPO ULL (Ultra Low Latency) RAM has

AMD engineer 3D-prints Steam Machine-a-like with diagonal mobo mounting — parts include a Mini ITX motherboard, RTX 5060, and a flex ATX PSU

AMD engineer 3D-prints Steam Machine-a-like with diagonal mobo mounting — parts include a Mini ITX motherboard, RTX 5060, and a flex ATX PSU

💡 Verdict: An AMD engineer has ingeniously 3D-printed a custom, console-sized PC featuring a unique diagonal motherboard mount, a Mini ITX board, and an Nvidia RTX 5060. Check Price: RTX 5060 ⚡ Quick Hits * Features an innovative 3D-printed chassis inspired by the classic Steam Machine form factor. * Utilizes a