Realtek ALC 4080 with sound cuts and random noise also at the line out and after the update – causes and a first workaround!

You can find the Realtek ALC4080/4082, which was already launched in 2020, as a sound solution on many new Intel boards of the middle and upper class and due to a certain feature, which is also due to the saving of Intel SKUs, you get new problems at the same time. The problems with the SPDIF (optical output), which have already been fixed by a [...]


The 12 best reasons to really switch off!

After all the stressful days (and nights), here’s some lighter fare today for a change. But this can be not only relaxing, but also instructive. And that’s how you can sum up the first product recommendation of the day: The new heat-conducting protective film for CPUs helps against scratching and nasty paste. Always looking like new [...]


TDP simulation and measurement station for pastes, pads, radiators, coolers and much more under construction | igorsLAB internal

After we already tried to set new standards in semi-professional measurements for reviews of case fans with some reasonable effort, I would like to present you the next project today, which is close to completion. Together with Bernhard Baumgartner from CrankzWare we are currently building a digitally controlled TDP measuring station, where we [...]


Plenty of reasons for a short break – Prague on foot as a challenge

I have fond memories of my childhood and the 1970s, where as a little pen I was virtually “dragged” around Prague on foot by my parents. Some of the things I remembered from back then have hardly changed (thank goodness), but other things unfortunately have. At that time we didn’t have a car to drive to all the sights and the [...]