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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

2 days ago
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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 bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ

4 days ago
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Gigabyte pairs Surfshark One with select AERO X16 and GAMING A16 laptops in Australia and New Zealand to boost its AI PC pitch.
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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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Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops

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Intel backs thin-and-light AI laptops with Core Ultra Series 3 chips, touting stronger gaming performance, local chatbot support and longer battery life.
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Gigabyte G27U dual-mode 4K gaming monitor lands ANZ

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Gigabyte's G27U 27-inch dual-mode monitor brings 4K 160Hz or 1080p 320Hz gameplay to Australia and New Zealand with a one-touch switch.
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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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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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Hands-on review: Corsair Galleon 100 SD Stream Deck Integrated Mechanical Keyboard

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Corsair's Galleon 100 SD fuses a premium mechanical keyboard with a 12-key Stream Deck, dials and RGB for gamers and creators.
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Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.
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Cherry debuts TMR magnetic gaming keyboards at 8k Hz

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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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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ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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ASUS debuts a Copilot+ PC line at CES 2026 with creator ProArt gear, dual‑screen Zenbooks and budget Vivobooks spanning three chip platforms.
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Asus ROG unveils Kojima Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Asus ROG teams with Kojima Productions on a Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP gaming tablet and peripherals, debuting the range at CES.
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Alienware adds anti-glare OLED & AMD to gaming range

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Alienware brings anti-glare OLED to 16-inch gaming laptops, adds new Intel, Nvidia and AMD chips, and teases ultra-slim and budget models.
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Dell unveils thinner XPS 14 & 16, XPS 13 to return

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Dell debuts slimmer XPS 14 and 16 with faster AI performance and longer battery life, and promises an ultra-thin XPS 13 later this year.
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Sandisk retires WD_BLACK and WD Blue for Optimus SSDs ranges

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Sandisk scraps WD_BLACK and WD Blue SSD lines, unifying its internal NVMe range under a new three-tier SANDISK Optimus brand.
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LG unveils ultra-light Aerominum gram laptops with AI

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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LG is debuting ultra-light Aerominum gram laptops at CES 2026, pairing tougher metallic designs with dual on-device and cloud AI tools.
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LG unveils UltraGear evo 5K AI gaming monitor lineup

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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LG has launched UltraGear evo, a trio of 5K AI gaming monitors that upscale on-device to ease GPU demands ahead of CES 2026 debut.
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Samsung unveils 6K 3D & 1,040Hz Odyssey monitors

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Samsung's 2026 Odyssey lineup debuts a 6K glasses-free 3D flagship and an esports-focused monitor boasting a blistering 1,040Hz mode.
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Has 2025 seen a successful refresh to Windows 11?

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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Windows 11 now leads with 53.7% market share, but 2025's patches, bugs and pressure tactics have left many users unconvinced by the upgrade.