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PC Hardware stories

Computer set-ups are divided into two different parts, the hardware and the peripherals. PC hardware refers to all of the physical components such as input, processing, storage, output and communication devices.

These components will often define the size and the specifications of PC hardware. From those for gaming to those dedicated to cryptocurrency mining, the range of PC hardware is very wide and is sold across a variety of channels.

PC hardware that relates to features such as speed or storage will greatly improve the running of a PC, and these can be changed and adapted with technical work. Choosing the right PC hardware is essential for companies and organisations’ network stability and structure.
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ENDOFY launches showcase Aquarius 8000 PC cases & fans

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ENDORFY expands into showcase PC hardware with tempered-glass Aquarius 8000 cases, 450 mm graphics support and new Corona 120 ARGB fans.
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Gigabyte unveils dark wood AM5 motherboard for gamers

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Gigabyte adds dark wood styling to its premium AM5 motherboard line, pairing the X870E AERO X3D Dark Wood with Ryzen support and Wi-Fi 7.
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UK PC retail slumps as Eurozone markets power ahead

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UK PC retail slumps with sales down as much as 26%, while Germany and France surge ahead, widening Europe's consumer tech divide.
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Dell debuts Premium 14 & 16 laptops with Intel AI chips

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Dell debuts 14in and 16in Premium laptops with OLED screens, Intel Core Ultra chips and RTX graphics, targeting power users and creators.
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Musk floats Tesla 'terafab' chip plant & Intel talks

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Elon Musk says Tesla may build a vast in-house 'terafab' chip plant to secure AI supply and hints at potential manufacturing talks with Intel.
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AMD unveils Ryzen AI 400 chips for Copilot+ desktops

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network infrastructure
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edge computing
AMD has launched Ryzen AI 400 desktop and PRO chips, its first Copilot+ PC-ready desktop processors, promising up to 50 TOPS of local AI.
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AI boom drives PC component shortages, price rises

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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AI data centre investment is starving Europe's PC market of key components, driving sharp RAM and SSD price rises into 2026.
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Cherry debuts TMR magnetic gaming keyboards at 8k Hz

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc hardware
Cherry Xtrfy unveils 8k Hz TMR magnetic gaming keyboards, led by the GBP £199.99 MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless with 0.01 mm precision input.
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ADLINK unveils AI Edge Server MEC-AI7400 for smart manufacturing

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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ADLINK Technology unveils its AI Edge Server MEC-AI7400 series, aimed at revolutionising smart manufacturing with generative AI and digital twin integrations.
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Hannover Messe 2024 highlights tech trends, AI, sustainability

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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edge computing
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power / energy
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genai
Hannover Messe 2024 spotlighted key trends in industrial technology, including sustainability, AI, and edge computing, setting the stage for future advancements.
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Arm ambitions for 100+ billion AI devices by 2025

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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samsung
Arm CEO Rene Haas announced at Computex 2024 plans to deploy over 100 billion AI-ready Arm devices by 2025, emphasising energy efficiency and a strong software ecosystem.
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UK releases new reports to enhance AI cyber security measures

Tue, 21st May 2024
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The UK government launches a new set of AI cyber security reports, featuring major contributions from startup Mindgard, to address emerging cyber threats.
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Siemens & Sony partner to revolutionise engineering with XR tech

Thu, 16th May 2024
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Siemens and Sony team up to revolutionise engineering with an immersive 4K head-mounted display, enhancing real-time global collaboration and innovation.
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Tanium & ServiceNow launch new IT & security solutions

Tue, 14th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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software
Tanium teams up with ServiceNow to launch transformative IT and security solutions, enhancing real-time data management and reducing risks for enterprises.
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AMD powers Optiver's modernisation of data centre for AI era

Tue, 14th May 2024
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AMD partners with Optiver to modernise its data centres, leveraging high-performance computing solutions to push the boundaries of financial market technology and AI.
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Flexxon launches X-PHY Server Defender for hardware cybersecurity

Tue, 14th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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software development
Flexxon debuts X-PHY Server Defender, a pioneering standalone hardware cybersecurity system, promising real-time monitoring, instant data restoration, and breach recovery at RSA Conference 2024.
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Vertiv introduces SmartCabinet ID for enhanced edge computing

Tue, 14th May 2024
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edge computing
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physical security
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pc hardware
Vertiv launches SmartCabinet ID, a robust all-in-one hardware solution, targeting the challenges of edge computing such as heat and security, while maximising space.
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Kodak Alaris & ASL unite to boost UK's digital transformation

Tue, 14th May 2024
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
Kodak Alaris partners with leading UK managed office services supplier ASL, bolstering ASL's technology offerings with premium scanning and software support services to meet growing demands for data digitisation.
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Senetas lands record-breaking Middle Eastern encryption hardware order

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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pc hardware
Senetas Corporation lands its largest-ever order worth $2.5 and $3 million in revenue from a Middle East government agency, deploying over 100 high-speed Ethernet encryptors, enhancing its FY2024 profit.
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92% of global PCs ill-equipped for modern AI, warns Absolute Security

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Almost 92% of PCs worldwide fail to meet basic requirements for AI applications, revealing serious security and cyber resilience risks, says a report by Absolute Security.