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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: 71

Joined: January, 2026

Latest Posts from Vlad Phigod

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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GPU-Z 2.69 Drops Support for RTX 5090 D V2
Author: Vlad Phigod,
GPU-Z 2.69 Drops Support for RTX 5090 D V2, Pro Blackwell, and China’s Moore Threads S30

The latest GPU-Z release quietly reveals NVIDIA's full RTX Pro Blackwell workstation stack and a revised China-market RTX 5090 D before either has been formally…

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AMD B550 Motherboards
Author: Vlad Phigod,
AMD B550 Motherboards Are Outselling AM5 Across the US and Europe

Nine-year-old AM4 boards are outselling AMD's current platform across every major retailer. The reason isn't nostalgia — it's math, and the numbers don't favor AM5.

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What Each AMD RX 6000 Card Actually Delivers for the Money
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Radeon RX 9070 XT, RX 9070, and RX 9060 XT tested: 10 Games at 1440p reveal a clear VRAM problem

AMD's RDNA 4 lineup spans $300 to $600, but the benchmark gaps tell a more complicated story than the price tags suggest. One card struggles…

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WD Black SN8100 as Optimus GX Pro 8100
Author: Vlad Phigod,
SanDisk rebrands WD Black SN8100 as Optimus GX Pro 8100

SanDisk has rebranded the WD Black SN8100 as the Optimus GX Pro 8100, but Amazon pricing reaches $999 for 2TB despite unchanged performance specs.

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