HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:11:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-150x150.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 In old PCs, what was the function of the “Turbo” button? https://hardware.nrgnews.net/in-old-pcs-what-was-the-function-of-the-turbo-button/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:11:37 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/in-old-pcs-what-was-the-function-of-the-turbo-button/ There are certain relics in the history of technology that manage to capture the imagination, not just for their complexity, but for their sheer, charming simplicity. One such forgotten feature belongs to the golden age of personal computing: the legendary Turbo button. Long before modern operating systems and sleek graphical interfaces dominated the desktop experience, […]

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]]> Valve doesn’t currently have ‘any specific plans’ for more Steam Machine faceplates, so you’ll have to make them yourself https://hardware.nrgnews.net/valve-doesnt-currently-have-any-specific-plans-for-more-steam-machine-faceplates-so-youll-have-to-make-them-yourself/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:12:55 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/valve-doesnt-currently-have-any-specific-plans-for-more-steam-machine-faceplates-so-youll-have-to-make-them-yourself/ When a new piece of hardware hits the market, the immediate question for many enthusiasts isn’t just its performance—it’s the potential for personalization. For the recently unveiled Steam Machine, that focus immediately turned to the customizable aesthetics, specifically those iconic faceplates. While we all love tinkering and tweaking, when it comes to custom hardware, there […]

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]]> AMD engineer 3D-prints Steam Machine-a-like with diagonal mobo mounting — parts include a Mini ITX motherboard, RTX 5060, and a flex ATX PSU https://hardware.nrgnews.net/amd-engineer-3d-prints-steam-machine-a-like-with-diagonal-mobo-mounting-parts-include-a-mini-itx-motherboard-rtx-5060-and-a-flex-atx-psu/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:17:26 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/amd-engineer-3d-prints-steam-machine-a-like-with-diagonal-mobo-mounting-parts-include-a-mini-itx-motherboard-rtx-5060-and-a-flex-atx-psu/ The quest for accessible, high-performance gaming hardware often leads enthusiasts down fascinating and challenging paths. While mainstream alternatives frequently fall short of the vision set by giants like Valve’s Steam Machine, a dedicated community is continually pushing boundaries, seeking ways to blend cutting-edge components with creative design. One such initiative is the Terk Box v1.1, […]

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