Hardware

Massive 100″ PC Gaming Battlestation is Powered by a Maxed Out Origin GENESIS Computer

By Jackson Chung January 31, 2018

The Origin GENESIS PC was recently unveiled at CES 2018, and it’s already powering the ultimate 100″ PC gaming bedroom battlestation. This case has a total of 34 x 2.5-inch bays, 12 x 3.5-inch bays, 7 x external 5.25-inch locations, and 5 x drive bays that are hot-swappable. Linus spent over $8,000 configuring his computer with an 18-core Intel Core i9 7980 XE processor, dual tempered glass side panels, dual watercooled NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti graphics cards, and four radiators for cooling. Continue reading for another video and more information.

Don’t Pay $80, Get a Logitech G602 Lag-Free Wireless Gaming Mouse for $29.99 Shipped – Today Only

By Jackson Chung January 30, 2018

Logitech’s G602 Lag-Free Wireless Gaming Mouse is highly acclaimed for its high-accuracy Delta Zero sensor technology, and you can get one for $29.99 shipped, today only, originally $79.99. With up to 250 hours of battery life, G602 redefines the laws of wireless gaming. It’s built to handle torturous gaming conditions thanks to primary mechanical switches rated to a 20-million-click lifespan. Product page. Continue reading for another hands-on video and more information.

Don’t Pay $40, Get Anker’s Ergonomic 5-Button Optical Vertical Mouse for $9.99 – Today Only

By Jackson Chung January 26, 2018

Anker’s Ergonomic Optical USB Wired Vertical Mouse is the perfect solution for wrist strain while using the computer, and it’s being offered for just $9.99, today only, originally $39.99. Its scientific ergonomic design encourages healthy neutral “handshake” wrist and arm positions for smoother movement and less overall strain. Five buttons give you improved control over your computer’s systems. Whether dragging and dropping, selecting large volumes of data, or casually gaming, this mouse provides a low-cost, effective solution for multiple computing needs. Product page. Continue reading for another hands-on video review and more information.

Yogitype Keyboard Could be the Strangest Yet, Here’s an Up-Close Look

By Jackson Chung January 23, 2018

Unlike other keyboards, the Yogitype Keyboard attempts to set a new standard in ergonomics by encouraging a natural, comfortable posture, reducing muscle tension. Wrists are not bent and are supported by a moveable wrist support, and key input requires minimal effort. However, if you were to stumble upon this accessory for the first time, it could leave you puzzled to say the least. Continue reading for a video about another bizarre keyboard.

How to Build a Mining Rig with Multiple Graphics Cards for Cryptocurrency, Like Monero and Zcash

By Jackson Chung January 20, 2018

There’s pre-built systems, and then custom mining rigs with multiple GPUs for cryptocurrencies, like Monero and Zcash. In the most recent Linus Tech Tips video, the team managed to build a mining rig consisting of AMD Radeon RX 580 / RX 470 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (mining version) graphics cards. How much can you realistically make in a month with a setup like this? Well, if you don’t have to factor in electricity (solar, etc.), return should be around $900 USD. Continue reading for another video on building your dream mining rig.

Don’t Pay $150, Get PNY’s Elite 240GB Portable SSD for $99.99 Shipped – Today Only

By Jackson Chung January 15, 2018

PNY’s Elite 240GB Portable SSD easily fits in your pocket, and it’s being offered for just $99.99 shipped, today only, originally $149.99. This powerful USB 3.0-powered drive offers blazing-fast transfer speeds of up to 430MB/s. It’s the ideal solution for photographers, videographers, graphic designers or any mainstream computer user who needs to back-up or transfer large files. Take all of your data with you whenever you need it and have the ability to offload it quickly. Product page. Continue reading for another hands-on video review and more information.

Gigabyte BRIX GB-BXi7-5775 Ultra Compact PC Has i7 CPU, Get One for $249.99 Shipped

By Jackson Chung January 14, 2018

The Gigabyte BRIX GB-BX97-5775 Ultra Compact PC can easily be transported anywhere, and it’s being offered for just $249.99 (Prime members – get free 30-day trial), today only, originally $398.99. Featuring an Intel i7-5775R processor, Intel Iris Pro graphics 6200, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, 1 x mSATA SSD slot, 2 x SO-DIMM DDR3L RAM slots, Bluetooth 4.0, Mini-PCIe / HDMI / Mini DisplayPort outputs (supports 4K dual display), 4 x USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit LAN, and more. Product page. Continue reading for another hands-on video review and more information.

Fascinating Look at Intel’s 49-Qubit Superconducting Quantum CPU

By Jackson Chung January 12, 2018

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich unveiled an all-new 49-qubit superconducting quantum chip, code named Tangle Lake, at CES 2018. “This 49-qubit chip pushes beyond our ability to simulate and is a step toward quantum supremacy, a point at which quantum computers far and away surpass the world’s best supercomputers,” said Krzanich. Practical applications include material science and pharmaceuticals, among others. Continue reading for the full presentation, another picture and more information.

Forget Cloud Storage, “Y” is an External SSD That Can Easily Be Expanded, Complete with Smartphone Connectivity

By Jackson Chung January 4, 2018

The problem with cloud storage is that an internet connection is needed to access your files, but with “Y”, you have a physical external solid state drive that can easily be expanded. To unlock its contents when connected to a computer, simply slide your finger around the LED display or directly from a special Android / iOS app. Thanks to its modular design, you can link up to six of them together to form a single drive. Files can be transferred to and from the drive either via USB-C or Bluetooth. Or, you could just opt for a pocket-sized MyDigitalSSD drive. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including one of arcade scam science.

Whale Computer Lets You Easily Swap Out Hardware Components, Thanks to Its Modular Design

By Jackson Chung January 2, 2018

While there is a large DIY community, many prefer ready-built desktop PCs for their ease of setup. The Whale Computer aims to change that by simplifying the building process with a modular design. Simply put, users can easily swap out the graphic card, hard disk, RAM card and other hardware components by pulling the front module out and then plugging in the new component. Continue reading for more pictures.