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2026-07-27
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2026-07-27
2026-07-26
tomshardware.com
2026-07-26
An AI enthusiast upgraded a gaming PC by repurposing an outdated Nvidia Tesla V100 GPU, increasing total VRAM to 32GB for just $266. The setup involved a 16GB HBM2 Tesla V100 SXM2 card, an SXM2-to-PCIe adapter, and a PWM fan mod to reduce noise. The system successfully ran a 27 billion parameter LLM
2026-07-26
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2026-07-26
2026-07-19
tomshardware.com
2026-07-19
In a remarkable demonstration of DIY hardware innovation, enthusiast Uwoslab successfully powered a modern AM4 desktop PC using 192 AA batteries, booting into the Hannah Montana Linux distribution. Despite the inefficiency of AA batteries, the project showcased a cleverly designed parallel battery a
2026-07-14
tomshardware.com
2026-07-14
Following the release of Valve's Steam Controller 2, the lack of native XInput support has been a long-standing issue for users. Recently, enthusiast Safijari developed an open-source DIY project called 'OpenPuck,' enabling the Steam Controller to emulate Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo controllers
2026-07-05
tomshardware.com
2026-07-05
This article explores how enthusiast Matthew Brunelle transformed his existing PC into a couch-gaming setup resembling a Steam Machine, using a 50-foot fiber-optic HDMI 2.1 cable and a new Steam Controller 2. While the solution isn't flawless—requiring manual boot switching and dealing with latency
2026-07-04
tomshardware.com
2026-07-04
In a blend of innovation and creativity, enthusiast Zac Builds demonstrates how to ingeniously conceal a compact gaming PC within a living room fan. The project not only achieves visual discretion but also enhances system cooling through the fan's airflow. Starting with a Dreo 519S tower fan, Zac ut
2026-06-27
tomshardware.com
2026-06-27
The recent global RAM shortage has severely impacted supply chains, affecting even older memory types like DDR1. In response, tech enthusiast Omores demonstrated the feasibility of running the latest Windows 11 on a vintage DDR1-based system. The setup featured an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, an ATI Rad
2026-06-20
www.tomshardware.com
2026-06-20
A recent social media trade has brought to light a rare ASML Special Edition Monopoly board, where two tech enthusiasts swapped a 2007 ASML employee gift—a LEGO model of a High-NA EUV machine—for the special edition board. While the deal is non-monetary, it highlights ASML’s historical significance
2026-06-16
tomshardware.com
2026-06-16
A Reddit user has demonstrated that Valve's AMD-focused SteamOS can be made to boot and run on Intel Arc B580 hardware, despite its original design for AMD silicon. The process required workarounds involving a Radeon card for initial setup and bypassing installer issues, highlighting the lack of nat
2026-06-01
thepcenthusiast.com
2026-06-01
High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) has emerged as a critical technology in the semiconductor industry, particularly for AI systems. As artificial intelligence models grow in complexity and scale, the demand for high-speed data access has outpaced traditional memory capabilities. HBM addresses this challeng
2026-05-30
wccftech.com
2026-05-30
At Computex, Acer unveiled its latest lineup of budget and enthusiast laptops powered by Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm platforms. In response to the disruption caused by the MacBook Neo, which has captured significant consumer attention with its $599 price point and premium build, multiple PC OEMs are no
2026-05-29
tomshardware.com
2026-05-29
An enthusiast named MatiHalek successfully installed nearly all versions of Windows, from NT 4 to Windows 10 22H2, on a single-core IBM ThinkPad T43 from 2005, without using virtual machines. Despite its outdated hardware—featuring a Pentium M processor and ATI Mobility Radeon X300 graphics—the lapt