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Two NVMe M.2 SSDs with heatsinks side by side representing Gen4 and Gen5 storage options

Guides · Hardware

NVMe SSD Buying Guide: Gen4 vs Gen5 Explained

A clear, practical guide to choosing between Gen4 and Gen5 NVMe SSDs, covering speed, heat, compatibility, and who actually needs to upgrade.

Nvidia RTX Pro 5500 workstation graphics card shown from above with cooling shroud visible

Hardware

Nvidia’s RTX Pro 5500 Trades Gaming Polish for AI Memory

Nvidia's new RTX Pro 5500 shares its silicon with the RTX 5090 but triples its memory, targeting AI developers rather than gamers.

A small mini PC sitting on a shelf next to networking equipment, set up as a home server

Guides · Hardware

How to Choose the Right Mini PC for a Home Server

A practical guide to choosing and setting up a mini PC for a home server, from picking the right specs to installing the right software.

DDR5 and DDR4 memory modules side by side on a motherboard

Guides · Hardware

DDR5 vs DDR4: Is It Finally Worth Upgrading?

A practical look at DDR5 vs DDR4 to help you decide whether upgrading your PC's memory is actually worth the effort now.

Close-up of power supply cables connected inside a gaming PC case

Guides · Hardware

How to Connect Your Gaming PC Power Cables Correctly

A clear, step-by-step guide to connecting gaming PC power cables correctly, covering the motherboard, CPU, GPU and storage connections.

Maxsun B850 microATX motherboards shown with AM5 socket and DDR5 memory slots

Hardware

Maxsun Adds Three Budget-Friendly B850 microATX Boards

0 and networking features differently.

Cooler Master GPU Shield adapter cable connected to a graphics card power connector

Hardware

Cooler Master GPU Shield Adapter Now Available in the US

Cooler Master's GPU Shield adapter has launched in the US, adding active current monitoring to any 12V-2x6 graphics card cable.

Inside of a gaming PC case showing CPU cooler, fans, and cable management

Guides · Hardware

How to Tell if Your Gaming PC Needs Better Cooling

Learn the warning signs and simple checks that reveal whether your gaming PC needs better cooling before performance suffers.

A gaming laptop on a desk with performance monitoring software open on screen

Guides · Hardware

How to Optimise Your Laptop for Gaming Performance

A practical guide to squeezing more frame rates and stability out of any gaming laptop, without buying new hardware.

G.SKILL Trident Z5 Royal NeoX DDR5 memory modules with RGB light bar

Hardware

G.SKILL Trident Z5 Royal NeoX Brings Ultra Low Latency DDR5

SKILL has unveiled the Trident Z5 Royal NeoX, a luxury DDR5 memory series built around AMD's new ultra low latency EXPO overclocking profile.

Dune HD Duo Cinema 8K review

Hardware · Reviews

Dune HD Duo Cinema 8K Review: Two Engines, One Cinema Powerhouse

The Dune HD Duo Cinema 8K pairs a dedicated 8K playback engine with a certified Android TV module for the ultimate hybrid home theatre setup.

Epson office expansion showroom at the new Adelaide experience centre

Hardware

Epson Office Expansion Delivers Bigger ANZ Showrooms

Epson has completed a major office expansion across Australia and New Zealand, opening larger showrooms in Adelaide, Brisbane and Auckland.

A CPU being carefully lowered into a motherboard socket during a gaming PC build

Guides · Hardware

How to Install a CPU in Your Gaming PC

A clear, step-by-step guide to installing a CPU in your gaming PC without damaging the socket, pins, or the processor itself.

FEVM RTX 5090 mini PC chassis shown from the front with ventilation grille

Hardware

FEVM’s New Mini PCs Pack Desktop CPUs and RTX 5090 Power

6-litre chassis.

Unico Traveller ULW10 retro gaming monitor shown from the side with its rear storage compartment open

Hardware · Peripherals

Unico’s Traveller ULW10 Hides Consoles Behind a Retro Screen

Unico's Traveller ULW10 is a compact 4:3 monitor built for retro consoles, with a storage bay hidden behind the screen.