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.
2016 was a great year for Hardware Asylum which included a good mix of what makes this website different along with some eye opening trends that will define Hardware Asylum for 2017.
When I met with SilverStone during CES 2017 I was a little curious to see what they were going to show. Would it be full on RGB LED and Tempered Glass? Lets find out.
Considering that M.2 is the hot storage item of the season why not push the limit? And, by this I mean packing four M.2 drives on a single card.
One of the best implementations RGB LEDs on a memory module is by HyperX. They were able to achieve full RGB LED lighting and control without using any external power or data connectors.
Steiger Dynamics has a very unique take on the HTPC that starts with the custom PC chassis that is designed specifically to occupy the same footprint as a normal home theater receiver.
EpicGear is showing some very interesting gaming accessories that finally allow the gamer to customize not only the profiles but actual hardware to match their personal preferences.
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