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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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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

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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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Logitech G offers 30-day refund on JB Hi-Fi mouse pre-orders

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Logitech G offers 30-day money-back guarantee on JB Hi-Fi pre-orders of its PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE gaming mouse in Australia.
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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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DigiDirect Group acquires Mwave to expand gaming portfolio

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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The digiDirect Group has acquired online gaming retailer Mwave, expanding its portfolio and promising continuity for staff and customers amid post-pandemic challenges.
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Hands-on Review: Corsair K70 Core TKL Wireless keyboard

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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The Corsair K70 Core TKL Wireless keyboard combines compact design with customisable RGB features, offering gamers and professionals a versatile and comfortable typing experience.
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Hands-on Review: Corsair M55 Wireless gaming mouse

Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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The Corsair M55 Wireless gaming mouse combines a nostalgic design with modern functionality, offering 185 hours of battery life at an affordable price.
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HP unveils OmniBook Ultra PC & OmniStudio X series

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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HP launches the OmniBook Ultra AI PC, featuring AMD tech, and the OmniStudio X series with Intel and NVIDIA options, starting at USD $2699.
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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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Evolving a data centre into an Artificial Intelligence factory

Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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The advent of AI factories is revolutionising business operations by merging GenAI capabilities with modernised data centres, enhancing productivity and sustainability.
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Samsung unveils 2024 monitor lineup: gaming & smart models

Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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Samsung unveils its 2024 monitor lineup with a range of gaming, smart, and professional models, featuring cutting-edge AI enhancements and proprietary technologies.