ADATA XPG launches new ARMAX DDR5 gaming memory series
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Ranging from 6,000 to 6,400MT/s, in 16GB and 32GB kits, and with or without RGB

ADATA's gaming-oriented XPG brand has released its newest ARMAX DDR5 gaming memory series, reaching speeds of up to 6,400MT/s, coming in 16GB and 32GB kits, and with an RGB option as well.

Fractal Design introduces new Epoch XL PC case
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Epoch in a bigger format with three Momentum 14 fans

Fractal Design has introduced its new Epoch XL PC case, a bigger version of its popular Epoch PC case. Bringing the same refined design, the Epoch XL promises a more spacious format and better airflow.

ASRock brings back DDR4/DDR5 combo to motherboards with H610M COMBO
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Way to weather the memory price hike storm

ASRock has introduced the new H610M COMBO motherboard for office and budget systems, which combines support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on the same board.

Micron kills off Crucial because AI giants pay far more
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DIY RAM buyers lose out as hyperscalers hoover up every wafer in sight

Micron has decided that flogging low-margin RAM to ordinary punters is no longer worth the candle and will axe its Crucial consumer brand in 2026 after 29 years.

AMD’s Consumer Roadmap 2026 is underwhelming
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4nm will have a hard time competing with Intel 18A and TSMC 3nm

Last week, AMD presented its AI, data center, and consumer plans for the next few years to financial and industry analysts. Despite the huge success in the data center market, partial success in AI, and a solid roadmap ahead, I wanted to share a shortcoming on the consumer roadmap, especially concerning 2026.