https://www.hardwareasylum.com en-us Hardware Asylum Reviews, Your complete source to niche market computer hardware. Copyright © Hardware Asylum All rights reserved. dennis@hardwareasylum.com (Dennis Garcia) dennis@hardwareasylum.com (Dennis Garcia) Sat, 09 May 2026 19:00:02 GMT Ninjalane CMS version 1.0 60 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/images/rss_graphic.png https://www.hardwareasylum.com 144 53 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/cases/noctua_flux-pro In this review we will be looking at a product that bridges the gap between a casemod and factory pre-mod as a benefit to silent air cooling enthusiasts. The Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition is a collaboration between Antec and Noctua to create a new product using the best from both companies. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_179a Recently there have been changes to the import rules for routers due to prolific security issues that shouldn’t have been there to begin with. Of course, this issue is not new but there is finally a governmental regulation in place to minimize the risk. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/input_device/ducky_ok-m Choosing a small form factor keyboard often requires you to accept some compromises to get to a smaller size. The OK-M is one of the most compelling budget mechanical keyboards available today. With a few upgrades (mainly switches), it can easily compete with boards twice its price! Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_179 Over the past several years we have watched as the motherboard audio solution slowly started to become less advanced in favor of a two-port analog USB solution that nobody uses. Creative stepped up with the Audigy Fx Pro sound card as a solution but, does anyone want it? Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/articles/general_information/local_ai_training What fun is having an AI workstation if you don’t dive deeply into what makes AI work. Inference is maybe 98% of AI tasks from image generation to machine learning and even basic chats and summaries. We rely on model makers to do the heavy lifting and provide models that we can use, either in the cloud or locally. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/articles/general_information/local_ai_software In my previous articles I discussed the balance between model quality and hardware requirements for running AI models locally. For this article I wanted to discuss software and how my AI Workstation build was designed to work with the software packages and how I can switch between them to complete certain tasks. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/motherboards/ga-x870e_elite-x3d In this review we will be looking at the Aorus X870E Elite X3D Ice motherboard. This board features an AMD X870E chipset supporting AM5 processors and comes with the X3D refresh features and the extremely swank ICE color combo. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/articles/general_information/local_ai_workstation 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. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/articles/general_information/local_ai_models 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. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_178a One of the constants in the enthusiast PC world is that builds change and in this episode the duo discuss the recent cooling upgrades made to the Podcast and Stream Machine used in the Hardware Asylum Labs followed by an introduction to a new keyboard project for the cyberdeck build. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT