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.
YouTube is a wild and interesting place. Some early adopters took advantage of the free video hosting and are now making it their job. But what happens when you piss off your host? Some channels are finding out.
One of the pinnacles of enthusiast cooling performance is the DIY watercooling loop. Not only can it offer the best ambient level cooling performance but when done correctly looks amazing. For this build we will be using TT Premium Cooling gear and a custom painted Core V51
It is no secret that Cooler Master has always been an innovator in the computer hardware world so why not support like minded individuals and teams who do the same.
In this article I’ll be going outline that major things to consider when planning your watercooling loop. You will find these divided into three major categories based on their importance and impact to your build.
Most modern gaming cases come with a way for you to lock the side panels. This might be a metal loop which is stamped into the metal or an actual tab you install. Either way it gives you some assurance that nobody will get into your case without the key or some big tools.
Over the weekend of February 19th-21st Hardware Asylum was at The Boise LAN 2.0. The event was hosted at the Trailhead in downtown Boise Idaho making it one of the only local (at least to me) gaming events in the area.
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