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2 days ago | tomshardware.com | Andrew Freedman

(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)The Nintendo Switch 2 is only just launching, and someone has already torn it down. YouTube channel ProModding has opened up the new handheld console, showcasing the new Nvidia chip, as well as taking a microscope to examine all the circuits. Nintendo Switch 2 Disassembly and review under the microscope - YouTubeWatch On The teardown starts with screws on the bottom of the system and behind the kickstand.

2 days ago | tomshardware.com | Andrew Freedman

The Alienware 16 Area-51 is a strong performer with a unique color and a ton of ports, but its heavy design makes it more of a desktop replacement than a travel companion. Pros+Strong gaming performance+Lots of ports+$50 mechanical keyboard upgrade is worth it+Novel colorCons-Bulky and heavy-Short battery life-No OLED display optionsWhy you can trust Tom's HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.

3 days ago | tomshardware.com | Andrew Freedman

(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is touting the processor in the Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of the new console's launch on June 5, stating that it delivers "performance, intelligence, and beauty in the palm of your hand."He appeared in a "special edition" of Nintendo's "Creator's Voice" series. The appearance marks a rare discussion of technical specs and a rare inclusion of other partners in the discussion of Nintendo's hardware.

2 weeks ago | tomshardware.com | Avram Piltch |Andrew Freedman |Brandon Hill |Matt Safford

(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)Each spring, most of the leading PC hardware vendors gather in Taiwan for Computex, a huge showcase of everything from giant laptops to mini PCs, monitors, cooling, storage, CPUs and graphics cards. If you love PCs like we do, this show is the most important one of the year. This year’s expo was dubbed “AI Next,” because every computer and component has to at least claim to benefit from AI.

2 weeks ago | tomshardware.com | Andrew Freedman |Matt Safford

(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)Noctua unveiled its pumpless thermosiphon CPU cooler project at Computex last year. Now, the company is back at the Taipei-based tradeshow, showcasing updates to the cooler prototype. The science hasn't changed. The device is still using two-phase cooling that causes the liquid to boil and vaporize at the CPU heat spreader, go up to the radiator, and then condense back into cool liquid to start the process again.