Author Vlad

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

iphone 18 pro max release
Author: Vlad Phigod,
iPhone 18 Pro Max could get the biggest battery ever in an iPhone, leak claims

A supply-chain leak claims the iPhone 18 Pro Max could ship with Apple’s largest battery ever, potentially exceeding 5,000 mAh in global models.

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Fractal Design North Release
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Fractal Design defreshes North Cases with darker look and quieter cooling

Fractal Design has refreshed its North case lineup with Momentum Edition models, adding darker aesthetics, quieter cooling fans, and improved support for modern cable-management layouts.

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motherboards 2026 for upgrade
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Best Motherboards to buy in 2026 for gaming and upgrades

A practical 2026 motherboard guide for AMD and Intel systems, focusing on balanced gaming builds, platform longevity, and avoiding unnecessary overkill.

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Razer 1,337 units of Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Razer releases $1,337 Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition

Razer celebrates its 20th anniversary with a limited Boomslang gaming mouse priced at $1,337, combining nostalgic design with modern high-end hardware.

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RTX 5000 Super
Author: Vlad Phigod,
NVIDIA scraps RTX 50 SUPER plans, pushes back RTX 60 GPUs

NVIDIA is reportedly abandoning plans to release GeForce RTX 50 SUPER graphics cards in 2026 and is also pushing back its next-generation RTX 60 lineup,…

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Nvidia six-to-one AI frame generation
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Nvidia’s next DLSS features will push up to Six AI frames per real one

Nvidia’s most advanced DLSS features, including six AI-generated frames per real frame and a dynamic frame generator - won’t arrive until April and will be…

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Apex Thermal Putty X1 alternative to GPU thermal pads
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Alphacool launches Apex Thermal Putty X1 as a flexible alternative to GPU thermal pads

Alphacool’s new Apex Thermal Putty X1 replaces fixed-thickness thermal pads with a liquid material that adapts to uneven gaps, promising safer and more consistent cooling…

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Global Chip Market
Author: Vlad Phigod,
CPU and PCB prices are next to rise as AI demand squeezes the market, insider warns

An industry insider says CPUs and motherboards are next in line for price hikes as AI companies absorb chip supply, pushing consumer hardware further down…

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Full Path Tracing in Cyberpunk 2077
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Full Path Tracing in Cyberpunk 2077 on RTX 5090 changes everything

A Reddit user running Cyberpunk 2077 with full path tracing on an RTX 5090 claims the technology changes everything, but massive system requirements are dividing…

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Gemini to control Apps on your screen
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Reports: Google is working on “Screen Automation” for Gemini on Android

Google may soon let Gemini do more than just answer questions. A new “screen automation” feature spotted in the Android app beta suggests the assistant…

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4K All-in-One With Ryzen AI Max+ and 128 GB
Author: Vlad Phigod,
SEAVIV unveils AidaONE R27 All-in-One with 4K display, Ryzen AI Max+ and 128 GB of RAM

SEAVIV’s new all-in-one takes an unusual approach to design, moving its hardware into the base to achieve an ultra-thin 4K display, powered by a 16-core…

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