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.
There are two ways to get a custom PC. You can build it yourself using a combo of new parts with some you already have or you can look to a boutique builder like CyberpowerPC to build it for you.
Some of you may have noticed that news, reviews and even the Podcast have been somewhat delayed since the beginning of the year and while it might seem like I’m being lazy there is a good reason for this.
The Pagani Huayra was also a good example of a car used to attract attention. This carbon fiber baby can do 230mph with its 720hp engine but is no match for the virtual swarm of people looking to get a photo of it.
Silverstone was showing the next generation of Raven chassis designs including the new Raven 5 and Raven RZ01.
The most exciting development is the new EVGA TORQ X10 gaming mouse. This is an ambidextrous design that will come in a variety of different configurations including one with carbon fiber.
While many people don’t consider NAS devices to be a major part of the PC Enthusiast landscape I find them to be more of a silent partner
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