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                Hardware and Technology

                        CPUs and Overclocking

                          Discussion about CPUs and Microprocessors. Need help with that new CPU? Like to push it to the limits; overclockers welcome here!
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                        Threads 78.1K Messages 1.4M
                          Discussion Google Tensor SoC thread
                            * 6 minutes ago
                            * Gideon

                        Motherboards

                          Discussion about Motherboards
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                        Threads 67K Messages 476.9K
                          Question Strange "wake-from-sleep -- Restart" malfunction and BIOS Erp setting
                            * Today at 11:31 AM
                            * WelshBloke

                        Graphics Cards

                          Discussion about Video Products and Graphics Technology
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                            Sub-forums

                                Sub-forums

                                 1. AMD
                                 2. Nvidia
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                          Discussion RDNA 5 / UDNA (CDNA Next) speculation
                            * 45 minutes ago
                            * marees

                        Memory and Storage

                          For DDR3, DDR4, SO-DIMMS, Hard Disks, SSDs, Flash memory, USB drives, and any other sort of memory and storage technology.
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                          Info OpenZFS NAS (BSD, Illumos, Linux, OSX, Solaris, Windows + Storage Spaces) with napp-it web-gui
                            * Today at 11:31 AM
                            * gea

                        Displays

                          Discussion of monitors and display devices
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                        Threads 11.2K Messages 110K
                          Question Black screen before BitLocker/UEFI after power outage
                            * Jul 28, 2026
                            * Steltek

                        Power Supplies

                          With high end PCs pushing beyond the KW range, power supplies are more critical than ever. Step on up for PSU discussion.
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                          Question Wattage pick for longevity
                            * Jul 25, 2026
                            * DavidC1

                        Cases & Cooling

                          Share your secrets and classic cooling experiences here and find the answer to the age old question, "Which case is best for me?"
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                          Question [Solved] looking for a case recommendation
                            * Yesterday at 12:39 PM
                            * daggs1

                        Laptops

                          Laptop and Mobile Slate Discussions are happening here. Talk about the latest and greatest tips on which laptop to buy.
                            Threads 24K Messages 175.5K
                        Threads 24K Messages 175.5K
                          Question Lenovo Laptop Black Screen of Death
                            * Yesterday at 8:25 PM
                            * pcgeek11

                        Networking

                          Having trouble setting up your own network? Is server configuration a pain? DSL or Cable Modem giving you fits? From WAN to LAN, discuss it here.
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                        Threads 54.6K Messages 352.8K
                          Old NAS worries
                            * Jul 14, 2026
                            * dave_the_nerd

                        Apple Laptops and Desktops

                          For discussion of all Apple Laptops and Apple Desktop related products. Hackintosh is welcome!
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                        Threads 895 Messages 13.1K
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                          Question Macbook Air - 13" or 15"?
                            * Yesterday at 9:47 AM
                            * mordeath

                        Peripherals & Components

                          Plug ''n'' Play or Plug ''n'' Pray. Sometimes you just have to plug the pain away. If you have questions about your latest peripheral or component we have answers.
                            Threads 18.5K Messages 110K
                            Sub-forums

                                Sub-forums

                                 1. Headsets and Headphones
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                                 3. Keyboards
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                          Question (France) Seeking a new inkjet, limited budget
                            * Jul 29, 2026
                            * Paperdoc

                        Computer Building

                          General computer building discussions, questions, and troubleshooting. This is the place to discuss the latest computer hardware issues and technology.
                            Threads 314.1K Messages 2.5M
                            Sub-forums

                                Sub-forums

                                 1. Pre-Built Desktops
                                 2. Barebones
                                 3. Raspberry Pi and Single Board Computers
                                 4. Home Theater PCs
                        Threads 314.1K Messages 2.5M
                          Review Firebat AM02 mini PC with the Ryzen 7 H 255 review.
                            * Aug 1, 2026
                            * Steltek

                Consumer Electronics

                        Digital Cameras and Video

                          Digital cameras of all shapes and sizes. Still photography, video, and all related hardware.
                            Threads 5.6K Messages 66.3K
                        Threads 5.6K Messages 66.3K
                          AT Shot of the Day Thread
                            * 12 minutes ago
                            * Brainonska511

                        Console Gaming

                          For everything related to gaming consoles and console games. Discussions and technical support for everything from retro to the current console era.
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                        Threads 11.9K Messages 298.5K
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                          Official Playstation 5 thread
                            * Thursday at 8:44 AM
                            * jpiniero

                        Mobile Devices

                          Discussions on smartphones, slates, and any mobile gadget that catches your eye.
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                          Looking for a cell provider alternative to Verizon
                            * Yesterday at 3:44 PM
                            * manly

                        Audio Components

                          Audio equipment for the living room and beyond. Talk about setups, hardware, and your deepest desires centering around the attaining the ideal audiophile listening experience.
                            Threads 10.9K Messages 118.2K
                        Threads 10.9K Messages 118.2K
                          My PC hi-fi is definitely getting older / may need replacing
                            * Aug 1, 2026
                            * MrSquished

                        TVs

                          For discussions on all things TV, whether you're watching the big game or trying to set up the perfect home theater.
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                        Threads 4.1K Messages 25.4K
                          News atsc 3.0 standard at risk due to decoder patent trolling
                            * Jul 12, 2026
                            * gorobei

                Software

                        Windows

                          We all use software, and most of us use Windows. Here's the place to chat about or get some help with apps designed for the most pervasive desktop OS around.
                            Threads 101.1K Messages 682.9K
                        Threads 101.1K Messages 682.9K
                          Question Microsoft's weather app can use up to 1.2GB of your DRAM when open
                            * Yesterday at 4:47 PM
                            * balloonshark

                        Apple

                          For all those Mac users out there, here's the place to be. MacOS, iOS, tvOS, and any Mac specific hardware discussions are all fair game here.
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                          Question PSA: If your MBP is running slow, replace the battery!
                            * Jul 29, 2026
                            * manly

                        Open Source

                          Open or proprietary, any software designed to run on *nix operating systems. Everything from configuration to compilation.
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                          MS Office Outlook or Thunderbird?
                            * Thursday at 5:39 PM
                            * Jimminy

                        Operating Systems

                          Discuss all flavors of Windows, OSX, Unix, Linux, BeOS, Solaris, OS/2, and virtually all other Operating Systems. Ask for help, or lend a hand to those who need one.
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                        Threads 73.9K Messages 550K
                          brother driver
                            * Aug 4, 2026
                            * Steltek

                        Programming

                          A forum dedicated to the dark art of computer programming.
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                        Threads 6.8K Messages 56.1K
                          How can I export Claude chat history to PDF without losing formatting?
                            * Aug 3, 2026
                            * quysala1

                        PC Games

                          This is the place for anything gaming on the PC. Bring on the headshots!
                            Threads 20.2K Messages 678.2K
                        Threads 20.2K Messages 678.2K
                          Free games for the week thread
                            * Sunday at 8:00 PM
                            * balloonshark

                        Distributed Computing

                          Discuss SETI@Home, F@H, FaD, CPDN, SoB, E@H, BOINC and other distributed computing topics here.
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                        Threads 40.9K Messages 558.3K
                          PrimeGrid Challenge Series 2026
                            * Today at 4:17 AM
                            * TennesseeTony

                        Security

                          For all things related to computer security.
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                        Threads 3.7K Messages 25.7K
                          Arstechnica article about passkeys and passkey attacks
                            * Today at 8:05 AM
                            * mikeymikec

                Shopping

                        Hot Deals and Giveaways

                          Post the hottest prices, deals, contests and freebies that you find on the net. Please post deals you've found, not items you are seeking. No coupon codes, no dealers, no SPAM (IE: multi-level marketing, pay-to-surf, or referral links). Please read the forum rules for details.
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                          Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.5 GHz BX80768270K $290 from Newegg. Now $265 see post #5.
                            * Today at 7:31 AM
                            * manly

                        Black Friday

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                          Prime Day 2026
                            * Jul 22, 2026
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                Social

                        OT Discussion Club

                          A public meeting place, a Pub, if you will... A place for computer junkies to boldly post Off Topic... Things you might want to tell everyone... Or things you wouldn''t say to anyone else.
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                          The epic stuff you can find on Marketplace sometimes
                            * 25 minutes ago
                            * Kaido

                        Politics and News

                          A forum for more serious discussions of politics and current events. Passions are always high on all sides of these subjects so keep your posts on topic. PERSONAL FLAMES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
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                          Pope Hat! Pope Hat! Hey Get Yer Pope Hat!
                            * 16 minutes ago
                            * Muse

                        Ask a Technical Professional

                          Check your egos at the door. This forum is for those who are serious about hardware. ON TOPIC discussions about PC architecture, technology and in-depth looks at what we all know and love. NO FLAME WARS. Keep the discussions truly technical.
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                        Threads 8.4K Messages 91.9K
                          Phage , the virus that cures
                            * Aug 5, 2026
                            * William Gaatjes

                        The Garage

                          For all your automotive needs. From mechanical, to electrical, to the pimpadelic, this is the place to talk about it.
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                          2025 EV & self-driving news
                            * Yesterday at 9:46 PM
                            * Kaido

                        Health and Fitness

                          Discussion about Health and Fitness.
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                          Get your colonoscopy!
                            * Yesterday at 8:38 PM
                            * Steltek

                        Home and Garden

                          Share home improvement ideas, gardening and landscaping tips.
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                          Bathroom Remodel
                            * 15 minutes ago
                            * Saint Nick

                Forum Issues

                        Forum Issues and Feedback

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