Oracle Reportedly Delays Several New OpenAI Data Centers Due to Shortages | RAM Scalping Takes Hold on eBay, With DDR5 Selling for more than $2,000

Oracle reportedly delays several new OpenAI data centers because of shortages | RAM scalping takes hold on eBay, some DDR5 selling for more than $2,000 | Acer Predator X34 X0 34-inch Mini LED 200 Hz gaming monitor review: Ultra wide, ultra fast, and ultra bright Created for yeasinn1.tech@blogger.com | Web Version   December 13, 2025 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE Big News Oracle reportedly delays several new OpenAI data centers because of shortages Tight material and labor supply frustrate expansion plans, possibly by a year or more. RAM scalping takes hold on eBay, some DDR5 selling for more than $2,000 Price-gouged kits fetch 7x their original value, adding almost double the markup on already inflated prices. Reviews Acer Predator X34 X0 34-inch Mini LED 200 Hz gaming monitor review: Ultra wide, ultra fast, and ultra bright The 34-inch ultra-wide genre gets a new member from Acer. ASRock X870E Taichi OCF Motherboard Review: The right formula for extreme AMD overclocking Great for extreme overclocking and breaking records. Overkill for the PBO overclocker. More News Nintendo Switch 2 RAM prices rise 41%, NAND flash up 8% Company's shares nosedive in face of increased cost warnings. Intel tests chipmaking tools from sanctioned China-focused tool maker, report claims The move could raise political and national security concerns, as the firm was backed by CEO Lip-Bu Tan's investment firm. Photonic latch memory could enable optical processor caches that run up to 60 GHz, twenty times faster than standard caches Optical SRAM stores and outputs data entirely as light, but density challenges remain. Framework raises DDR5 RAM upgrade prices by 50% amid DRAM shortage Only for Laptop DIY edition, but company says prices will likely rise again. Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 9 290K Plus spotted at Indian retailer Listings appear to corroborate prior leaks but don't reveal pricing or new info for upcoming Arrow Lake refresh. Free eBooks and Resources Free eBooks and resources brought to you by our sponsors How Technology Can help You Get a Good Night's Sleep #GIRLBOSS Book Summary Ten Traits Of Successful People 8-Step Guide: How to Overcome Laziness and Start taking Action 100 Motivational Quotes That Will Inspire You to Succeed 3D Printing Prusa brings Noctua's iconic beige and brown to 3D printer nozzleheads everywhere Accurately matching 3D printed parts to Noctua gear is now trivial. Follow Toms Hardware Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise Sign Up | Update Profile | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036

The Best Tech Deals This Week Include a $549 RTX 5050 Gaming Laptop, a Motherboard/RAM Bundle for $479, and Huge 3D Printer Discounts

Editor's Letter | Amazon: All deals on computers and accessories | Newegg: Huge deals for December Created for yeasinn1.tech@blogger.com | Web Version   December 12, 2025 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   SIGN UP ⋅  SHARE Editor's Letter Here at Tom's Hardware, we keep a close eye on the latest PC, peripheral, and component deals every day. You can always head to our site for more up-to-the-minute deals coverage, but the direct product links below are a quick cheat sheet of our favorite deals of the week that are still available. Quick Links Amazon: All deals on computers and accessories Newegg: Huge deals for December Amazon: Up to $500 off gaming monitors iBuyPower: Save up to $200 on pre-built gaming PCs Amazon: All gaming graphics cards deals Editors Picks Fnirsi HS-01 Soldering Iron Kit: was $64.99 now $55.24 (with coupon) The Fnirsi HS-01 is a great soldering iron and well worth the money for enthusiasts. This kit is fitted with a 96W power supply, a high-quality USB-C cable, a holding stand and selection of soldering iron tips. View Deal Secretlab Titan Evo Gaming Chair (Regular): was $599 now $499 Secretlab's popular Titan Evo gaming chair features a choice of sizes, materials, and colors. Choose between a hybrid leather or softweave fabric covering. A cold-cure foam pebble seat helps to provide all-day comfort for gaming or work when sitting at your computer. 4D armrests, magnetic headrest, lumbar support, and height adjustment let you customize your seating position. View Deal MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk bundle w/ 32GB DDR5-6400 RAM + AIO: was $656.98 now $479.99 This Newegg combo bundle pairs a bunch of components for a new AM5 platform build. An MSI MAG Tomahawk X8700E WiFi motherboard, 32GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6400 RAM, and a Cooler Master Elite 240mm AIO Liquid CPU cooler are included in the bundle. View Deal Razer Viper V3 Pro: was $159.99 now $129.99 The Viper V3 Pro is a comfortable, ultra-lightweight mouse with a wireless polling rate of up to 8,000 Hz. It weighs just 54g, has six programmable buttons, and has a 35K DPI optical sensor. View Deal Acer Nitro V 15: was $929 now $549 This Acer Nitro V 15 includes a 10-core Intel Core i7-13620H CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 GPU, 15.6-inch FHD IPS 165Hz display, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, a 512GB Gen 4 SSD, and Wi-Fi 6 support, all for an unbeatable $549. View Deal MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8GB Shadow 2X OC: was $252.49 now $199.99 (with rebate) This MSI GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card is an entry-level option for 1080p gaming with 8GB of VRAM. Newegg's $20 rebate offer means you can score it for just $199.99, $50 less than its MSRP. View Deal More Deals Bambu Lab's end-of-year sale is live with up to 35% off — score huge discounts on 3D printers and accessories while you can There are huge discounts on Bambu Lab 3D printers, accessories, and filament rolls right now, with savings of up to 35% all through December. Read More Follow Toms Hardware Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise Sign Up | Update Profile | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036