Computing

  • The Raspberry Pi 3’s Quad-Core CPU Can Hit 100C Under Load

    Each major version of the Raspberry Pi has managed to double the core count, with the Pi 3 sporting the quad-core BCM2837. More transistors, more speed and unsurprisingly, more heat. In fact, according to online reports, the chip in the latest Pi can hit 100°C when maxed out. But is that workload realistic?


  • Just How Fast Is The Raspberry Pi Zero?

    As an extremely compact computing board, you can probably guess the $US5 Raspberry Pi Zero isn’t going to scream through the benchmarks. But how exactly does it fare against its competitors (and siblings)? We need numbers, stat!


  • Aorus X5 G-Sync Laptop: Australian Review

    We’re seeing some pretty crazy and groundbreaking tech come out of Taiwan recently. Gaming laptops are chief amongst those, always making advancements in processing power and graphics grunt, all while getting thinner and sleeker. This is exactly the case with the new Aorus X5, which also has a display certified for flicker-free gaming by Nvidia;…


  • The Best Gear for the Ultimate PC Gaming Experience

    Gaming is more popular than ever these days, and if you want the most versatile gaming experience you’re better off playing on a PC. Not only do you get the option of incredible graphics, there are a whole bunch of different ways to actually play everything. If you’re looking for some gear to get you…