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.
Most years I am unable to attend any pre-show events. These usually consist of a candid look at what will be on display but are more for exposure.
Silverstone always has a good product showing and this year the majority of the items on display are final versions of what was shown at Computex.
My last CES meeting was with EVGA in their suite. Unlike some of the other mobo makers EVGA had things to show
A quick tour of the Cooler Master Suite during CES 2013. They are working to bring back the popular ATC line of aluminum cases.
Rosewill and Roccat where both showing some pretty cool stuff but with a completely different audiences in mind.
In this article I'll be showing you the 4 Best X79 Motherboards you could have purchased but, for some reason or another, are no longer available. Many have been disproportionality priced to limit sales while others are flat out limited edition.
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