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Apple has refreshed the Mac mini for the first time in nearly two years, keeping its compact design but adding an M6 chip and notable performance gains. The base price has jumped from $599 to $899, a hike attributed largely to rising component costs driven by AI-related demand.
Tom's Hardware Premium's weekly roundup details extensive benchmarking of the Qwen 3.8 27B language model on consumer-accessible hardware, including an RTX 5090, Mac Mini, DGX Spark and Strix Halo systems, showing it can approach top-tier AI performance without cloud API costs. The issue also covers IFA show reports noting a market split between ultra-light MacBook-style laptops and pricey agentic AI PCs, squeezing out affordable mid-range machines, plus a note on Ajinomoto's role in supplying materials for the chip industry.
Tom's Hardware reviewed Goodram's PX700, a budget-tier PCIe 4.0 SSD, finding it delivers solid speed, strong power efficiency, and cool single-sided operation. The drive, made by the established EU memory assembler Goodram, outperformed expectations against comparable drives using similar hardware in its price class.
Tom's Hardware reviewed FSP's self-designed Mega GM 1200W power supply, finding efficiency that performs like Platinum tier even though it's only Gold-certified, top-tier Cybenetics acoustic scores, and all-Japanese capacitors. The unit ships with native 600W 12V-2x6 output, a compact chassis, a robust protection suite, and a ten-year warranty, priced around $229.
Fractal Design has released the Refine 2, an updated version of its minimalist gaming chair aimed at desk setups. The new model keeps the same overall silhouette and adjustability as its predecessor but adds locking 4D armrests and a slightly loosened tilt limiter, and it now comes in a fabric option in addition to mesh. All configurations are priced at $640.
President Trump posted on Truth Social criticizing the growing local opposition to AI data center construction across the U.S., arguing that communities rejecting these projects are choosing poverty and stagnation over prosperity. He also claimed that China benefits from the anti-data-center sentiment spreading through American towns and cities.
Cooler Master has released the Q300L V3, an updated version of its budget Micro-ATX/Mini-ITX case line first introduced in 2018. The new model is slightly larger than its predecessors, featuring bigger panel perforations for airflow, a reinforced frame, flexible front I/O placement, more room for CPUs and graphics cards, and a bundled 140mm fan. It carries an MSRP of $44.90, though it's currently listed under $40 on Amazon.
Asus has launched the ZenScreen OLED MQ16FC, a 16.1-inch portable monitor with a 1920x1200 resolution OLED panel, an aluminum body weighing 1.5 pounds, and a built-in kickstand that also supports portrait orientation. The device includes dual USB-C ports, a micro-HDMI port, a headphone jack, and a tripod mount, and is priced under $300.