Purported Intel Core i7-14700K Benchmarks up to 20% Faster in Multi-Threaded Workloads

A hardware leaker has shared a set of purported Core i7-14700K benchmarks and info. If accurate, this CPU might deliver performance uplifts as good as 20%.

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/purported-intel-core-i7-14700k-benchmarks-up-to-20-faster-in-multi-threaded-workloads

 Raptor Lake Refresh Desktop CPUs Rumored to Be Due in Week 42

A reputable tech tipster says the first Raptor Lake Refresh 'K' CPUs for desktops will be released in mid to late October.

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raptor-lake-refresh-desktop-cpus-rumored-to-be-due-in-week-42

 Fake Samsung SSDs Found at Etailer, Then Benchmarked

It's all too easy to find fake branded SSDs with capacity and performance issues, so a TechTuber shows some of the warning signs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/fake-samsung-ssds-found-at-etailer-then-benchmarked

 Toshiba X300 14TB Review: A Swing and a Miss

The Toshiba X300 offers more capacity without being an enterprise or NAS HDD solution. It does this without resorting to SMR or lowering its RPM. However, price and performance are both underwhelming.

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/toshiba-x300-14tb-hdd-review

 'Windows Update Restored' Site Provides Updates for Classic Windows Versions

A project dubbed Windows Update Restored aims to provide online update services for abandoned versions of the OS. Windows 95, 98 (and SE), and NT 4.0 updates are now ready.

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/windows-update-restored-site-provides-updates-for-classic-windows-versions


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