Building an AI workstation is rarely about buying the single fastest component on the market; it is about finding the specific "sweet spot" that fits your workload. Whether you are prioritizing VRAM capacity, PCIe lane availability, or thermal management, the right build depends entirely on how you plan to use your machine. The goal isn't just raw power, but the ability to run the tools you need efficiently.
This is the first article in a new AI Hardware series talking about the requirements for running AI Models and why paying attention to these things can help you build a better AI Workstation. If anything learning why a DGX Spark or Mac Mini work but, can also be really slow.
2026 marks the 30th year for Lexar and they started CES off with an announcement that they were going to be the global storage partner for the Argentina National Football (Soccer) Team and launched a number of AI focused storage devices.
According to CES 2026 material there were over 4100 exhibitors registered to attend along with several unknowns looking to take advantage of CES by hosting their own events in area hotels. It is not practical to see everything but with a good pair of shoes and a crisp Pepsi I attempted to do the impossible.
Pro Gamers Group was available at CES showing of some of the latest products available in their catalog including a number of ultra light mice, a racing chair and some rather impressive GPU waterblocks.
Today EVGA is launching iCX. The iCX Technology is more than just a cooler, it is an entire cooling solution that is designed to not only perform better gives users the ability to interact with their video card, monitor temperatures and have better peace of mind that their card performing the best it can.
One of the most popular hardware makers in the United States is EVGA and they have been working hard to create a line of enthusiast ready products for the unique and sometimes eccentric US market.
I never really noticed it before but Thermaltake has been keeping the enthusiast modding sector alive for quite some time now with their LCS certified cases and extensive gaming accessories.
At CES 2017 Creative was showing of a few new products with the highlight being the new BlasterX Katana. This is no ordinary 2.1 desktop sound system as it combines many of the features found in the iRoar.
Phanteks will be launching a line of watercooling parts which include all of the major components.
Gigabyte had a very large display for CES 2017 to help celebrate two major events. The first was to commemorate their 30th anniversary which included a press conference, indoor golf simulator and after party.
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