2024 could have been a better year for Hardware Asylum but, we still got to do some amazing things and explore some great new hardware. 2025 marks an attempt to change things up a bit, bring back from old friends and start some new chapters.
Modern computer systems require modern products to extract the very best performance. When it comes to system memory the new CUDIMM modules are designed to deliver on that promise and there is no better example than the Lexar ARES RGB modules clocked in at 9600MT/s making them some of the fastest sticks at CES.
On display during CES, Creative was showing the latest version in the Pebble series the Nova. The Pebble Nova has the same great form factor but with the addition of a woofer directly behind the primary speaker.
This adventure started with a special memory line that you could by from GSKill, the Splave edition. This special memory bin offered Trident Z5 RGB modules with special tuning and are now getting included with custom overclocked gaming PCs tuned by Splave himself.
One of the exciting releases during Computex 2024 was the AI Top product line from Gigabyte. These new motherboards are specially designed for the unique demands of AI development and now range to include most every available chipset from the AMD B850 up to the TRX50 Threadripper and Intel W790.
For as long as PC enthusiasts have been building water loops the question of "what liquid they should use" has been at the forefront. Should you use Distilled Water? or something a little more extreme?? Duh, go Extreme but stay away from Milk!!
Boise LAN is more than just a LAN party with great games and great people. In fact it is an open event where local businesses and sponsors can arrange to have some space available to promote their businesses.
The Noctua D15 is one of the all time greats when it comes to high performance aircooling. It is a silent cooler with capacity to handle overclocking and high-end gaming
One of the selling points of the EVO X from GeIL was that you could run RGB lights in a system that didn't support RGB on the motherboard. The new EVO X II builds on the design making them easier to use.
Phanteks was showing a number of new case and watercooling concepts during Computex including a new side panel for EVOLV Shift, new waterblocks and distro plates and the Luxe2 Prototype, and it is good.
In keeping with proper Gigabyte tradition they have a full line of motherboards for the 3rd gen Ryzen processor and all support overclocking with some offering more than others,
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