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Vlad Phigod

Tech editor (Hardware & Systems)

A web engineer and long-time PC gamer focused on how hardware and software behave in real-world conditions. Covers CPUs, GPUs, operating systems, AI tools, and games through hands-on testing, performance analysis, and system-level research.

Expertise: PC hardware, operating systems, performance analysis, gaming technology, AI tools, browser and system behavior

Number of articles: 75

Joined: January, 2026

Latest Posts from Vlad Phigod

MSI launches XpertStation WS300 with Nvidia GB300
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Author: Vlad Phigod,
MSI launches XpertStation WS300 with Nvidia GB300 Blackwell: up to 496GB RAM and supercomputer hardware in desktop format

MSI launches the XpertStation WS300 workstation powered by Nvidia's GB300 Blackwell platform, featuring a 72-core Grace CPU, DGX B300 GPU with 288GB HBM3E, and support…

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Cooler Master G360 Dragon
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Cooler Master’s G360 Dragon Shadow SE Puts an Infinity Mirror on Your CPU Block for $66

Cooler Master launches the G360 Dragon Shadow SE liquid cooler with infinity mirror design, dual-chamber pump, and 360mm radiator for 459 yuan ($66 USD), available…

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EPOMAKER RT100 PRO
Author: Vlad Phigod,
EPOMAKER RT100 PRO Ships With a Screen You Can Rip Out for Extra Keys

EPOMAKER launches the RT100 PRO mechanical keyboard with a removable 1.54-inch screen that swaps for four extra keys, gasket mount construction, and tri-mode connectivity at…

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Intel desktop CPU 2026, DDR5-7200, Intel APO Binary Optimization, 24-core Intel processor
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus: 24 Cores, 5.5 GHz, $299

Intel has officially announced the Core Ultra 200S Plus family — four new desktop processors built on Arrow Lake-S. The lineup includes the Core Ultra…

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ProArt KD300 - Low-profile switches designed for quiet operation
Author: Vlad Phigod,
ASUS ProArt KD300 review: compact mechanical keyboard for creators

The ASUS ProArt KD300 targets a market that's been underserved: creative professionals who want mechanical switches without gaming aesthetics. At $145, this 65% compact keyboard…

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Mac Mini US
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Author: Vlad Phigod,
Apple’s Mac mini joins the reshoring wave Houston gets first US-Built Mac in years

Apple announced today that Mac mini production moves to Houston later this year, marking the first time the compact desktop has been assembled on US…

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amd intel cpus 2026
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Best budget gaming CPU 2026: AMD and Intel picks under $200

Finding the best budget gaming CPU in 2026 means choosing between AMD's Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel's i5-14400F. Both deliver excellent 1080p performance, but platform…

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Keebmon mini PC
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Keebmon mini PC combines Ryzen AI 9 power with a built-in ultrawide display and mechanical keyboard

The Keebmon mini PC packs an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 13-inch 21:9 touchscreen, and hot-swappable mechanical keyboard into a CNC aluminum shell…

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Forza Horizon 6 Japan
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Forza Horizon 6 heads to Japan with the series’ biggest map and a fresh start for players

Microsoft's new Forza Horizon 6 gameplay trailer reveals a Japan setting with Tokyo at its center, a city five times larger than previous entries, and…

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Best Tech Gifts 2026: A geek-approved guide to what’s actually worth buying
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Best Tech Gifts 2026: A geek-approved guide to what’s actually worth buying

Most best tech gifts lists recycle the same products every year. This one doesn't. Here's what's genuinely worth buying in 2026 and what to leave…

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ZEN 6
Author: Vlad Phigod,
AMD Zen 6 will have 6-Core processors – Intel ditched its budget tier, AMD isn’t

AMD's upcoming Zen 6 Ryzen lineup reportedly spans 6 to 24 cores — including entry-level chips Intel abandoned on its side. With 48MB of L3…

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