Random Hardware topics

[Brian Boru]

Power Supplies

5-min video from Riley at Linus about new measurement regime for Power Supplies—the new part starts around 4:30

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRpqGF2poJM

 

[Colif]

5 minute video? only 30 seconds useful? sounds about right

 

[Brian Boru]

Budget PC Builds November 2022

Paul has an 18m vid with 3 builds at $660, $1,100 and $1,200—includes parts lists, a Google doc, and he will be updating and following up on Black Friday.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2AInCD-LW8

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

Dont mind me, just lusting after another Fractal Design case. Proper lush.

Fractal Design North Review

The Fractal Design North puts the focus on a beautiful design and material mix with clean curves, a silver power button and unique wood elements. On top of that, you get to pick from a TG or side-vented variant. But is there substance underneath the surface? Read on to find out!

www.techpowerup.com

North

North reimagines the gaming PC, introducing natural materials and bespoke details to make gaming a stylish addition to the living space. Fusing design and airflow engineering, the case features fine-patterned mesh ventilation and an open front with real walnut or oak panels. The design is...

www.fractal-design.com

 

[Colif]

i like one thing about that case, its finally got pwm fans as opposed to DC. I have to replace my DC ones... I should get those in coming days. PWM would have saved me money.

 

[Brian Boru]

BBC article:
US-China chip war: How the technology dispute is playing out

All we need now is for China to reinstate export controls on rare earth minerals and the tech industry will be royally screwed.