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PCCrafter builds custom PCs for gamers, streamers, and crypto-miners 🖥️. His guides include “parts bin” hacks, avoiding scalper traps, and why your case fan placement matters more than you think.
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The NVIDIA Spark Roadmap: Vera Rubin and Rosa Feynman Spark Generations Next
NVIDIA's Spark roadmap progresses from the current Grace Blackwell generation to a Vera Rubin Spark and then a Rosa Feynman Spark, following the same naming progression used in NVIDIA's data-centre GPU roadmap.
Launch Radar 5 min read
Universal Smartphone Mounts: The Ultimate South African Buying Guide
Searching for a universal smartphone mount in South Africa? 📱 Discover the essential features to ensure your device stays secure, stable, and perfectly positioned during your daily commute. 🚗
Gear Review 5 min read
The Great PC Refresh of 2026: Why Millions Are Replacing Their Machines
The great PC refresh of 2026 is driven by Windows 11 requirements: millions of machines lack TPM 2.0 or a supported CPU, forcing replacement over a simple upgrade. SA home and office users on 2017-era PCs are in this global wave with Windows 10 now unpatched.
Daily Drop 5 min read
Pre-Black Friday NVMe SSD buying advice for SA
Pre-Black Friday NVMe SSD buying advice for SA should be shortlisted around the job it must do. South African buyers should compare capacity, speed, thermals, and motherboard support, warranty path, and upgrade room before treating any pick as best.
Daily Drop 2 min readFeatured Articles
How to Fix a Microphone That Is Too Quiet on an Audio Interface
To fix a microphone that is too quiet on an audio interface, add an inline preamp like a Cloudlifter for up to +25dB of clean gain before the signal hits the preamp. Checking cable condition and the gain knob position rules out simpler causes first.
Quick Bytes 5 min read
CAMM2 vs Traditional SO-DIMM: How to Tell What's Inside Your Next Laptop
CAMM2 uses a dense flat connector with 644 or 666 contacts near the CPU, a completely different form from the 262-pin DDR5 SO-DIMM stick. Knowing how to read a spec sheet means you won't discover upgradeability only after opening the case.
Quick Bytes 5 min read
Razer Core X V2 With Thunderbolt 5: What the $349.99 eGPU Enclosure Includes
The Razer Core X V2 launches at $349.99 with Thunderbolt 5 and 140W power delivery to the host but ships with no GPU and no PSU, requiring a separately purchased ATX PSU in its dedicated bay. It accepts cards up to 4 slots wide and includes a TB5 cable.
Quick Bytes 4 min read
Best SSD for Home Assistant in 2026: End SD Card Corruption
The best SSD for Home Assistant solves the platform's top reliability problem: HA writes about 15 times per second to its database, burning out microSD cards in months. A USB 3.0 or NVMe SSD is the standard upgrade for any Pi or mini PC.
Deep Dives 6 min readNew Articles
How to Fix Low FPS on Windows 11 Gaming Laptops
How to fix low FPS Windows 11 gaming laptop issues starts with graphics drivers, power mode, and update settings. Use this SA laptop checklist to isolate thermal limits, background load, GPU selection, and game settings safely before changing parts.
Quick Bytes 3 min read
Wi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6 for Couch co-op gaming in SA
Wi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6 depends on Couch co-op gaming needs, platform limits, and budget fit. Compare compatibility, latency, upgrade path, and real setup constraints before choosing for an SA build.
Deep Dives 3 min read
Why AM5 Is a Smart Long-Term Platform for Edenvale Builders
AM5 can be a smart long-term platform for Edenvale builders who want a newer CPU path without replacing the board too soon. Use this guide to weigh motherboard cost, DDR5 memory, BIOS support, and realistic upgrade timing.
Quick Bytes 2 min read
80+ Gold vs 80+ Platinum for MMO and live-service games in SA — SA Edition 2
80+ Gold vs 80+ Platinum for mmo and live-service games is about PSU efficiency, heat, fan behaviour, quality, and wattage headroom, not direct FPS. SA buyers should compare the whole build.
Deep Dives 3 min read