After 27 years, the AnandTech portal is saying goodbye

Hardware enthusiast website AnandTech is saying goodbye after nearly three decades of publishing computer content. Ryan Smith, AnandTech's last editor-in-chief, broke the news in a farewell post this morning, writing, “Few things last forever, and the written technology journalism market isn't what it used to be—and never will be. So the time has come for AnandTech to finish its work and allow the next generation of tech journalists to take their place in the zeitgeist.”

Over the years, the site has built a loyal following among hardware enthusiasts, primarily for its detailed reviews of motherboards, chips, and other components. Their analyzes were detailed, full of comparisons and incredible amounts of data. Very soon they became an invaluable resource for anyone interested in information technology, including hobbyists, journalists and academics.

Although their story is coming to an end, all content will remain available in the site's archive. The forum will also operate for some time under the auspices of Future.

If as a kid you couldn't wait to spend the afternoon reading reviews after school, this is a sad day full of nostalgic memories for you. As a consolation to all those who wrote this long story, there are testimonies from many readers who thanked the portal for their hard work and for allowing them to cultivate their love of technology.