MSI’s RTX 5090 Lightning storms in at a thunderous $5,200 — limited edition GPU shatters everything from world records to your bank account

MSI has launched a lottery offering 10 winners the chance to purchase the limited-edition RTX 5090 Lightning.

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Sandisk’s rebranded Optimus SSDs now available at eye-watering $999 for 2TB, $1,799 for 4TB — Optimus brings a 5% MSRP over previous models, but WD Black predecessors can still be found for less

Sandisk Optimus SSDs are finally available for purchase, but they come with a hefty premium over already hiked-up prices.
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Thermalright’s LCD software for Windows ported to Linux — enthsuiast’s full-fledged port supports a ton of models and enables RGB and LCD customization

A Linux enthusiast has ported the Windows version of Thermalright’s AIO cooler control center software to Linux. Linux users can now control their AIO cooler screens directly from Linux.
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Infineon allegedly hikes prices of power switches and ICs amid AI boom — knock-on pricing could impact virtually all electronic devices

Infineon reportedly notifies customers about price hikes effective April 1, 2026

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Lucky scavenger finds $1,300 worth of SSDs for just $210 in Walmart’s clearance aisle — haul includes two 2TB WD SN770, a 2TB Samsung T5 Evo, and a 1 TB PNY CS2241

A Redditor was able to get a 1 TB PNY CS2241, a 2 TB Samsung T5 Evo, and two WD Black SN770 SSDs for a total of just $210 at their local Walmart. These items have a combined retail value of around $1,327 currently, so our …

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Intel, AMD server CPUs reportedly suffering from supply shortages in China, leading to increased prices — sources say orders could be delayed by as much as 6 months

The increased demand is said to be partly brought by demand for agentic AI, which need CPUs to execute their tasks.

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MSI MEG X870E Ace Max Motherboard Review: A second Ace up MSI’s AM5 sleeve?

MSI’s X870E Ace Max returns with premium features and style. But is it a standout motherboard or just another high-end placeholder in the X870E lineup?
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Noctua celebrates sending out its 500,000th CPU cooler mounting upgrade kit — milestone marks two decades of the free program

Noctua celebrates its 500,000th CPU cooler mounting upgrade kit

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PNY CS2342 2TB SSD Review: High-Capacity TLC Performance In M.2 2230

The PNY CS2342 is an excellent M.2 2230 SSD with good performance and reasonable power efficiency at 2TB in a single-sided package.
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AMD’s 96-core beast with watercooling engraved into CPU joins car and industrial parts in a 2,000W direct die cooling setup — $12,000 CPU runs at 5.3 GHz, devours 1,300W, and still runs cooler than your gaming PC

Chinese tech YouTube channel Geekerwan tests direct die cooling on the 96-core Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX, using a CNC-engraved IHS and automotive-grade cooling components.
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