This is the one gaming CPU I recommend over the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a monster gaming CPU, but there's one other chip that delivers similar gaming performance for less money.

Features         November 10, 2024

How the Blue Screen of Death became your PC’s grim reaper

The Blue Screen of Death is as iconic as it is infamous, and it has a shockingly complex history.

Features         November 8, 2024

Scalpers are already jacking up the price of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D was available to purchase for a short time, but it's already sold out at most online retailers.

News         November 7, 2024

I tested the Ryzen 7 9800X3D against the Core Ultra 9 285K. It’s not even close

AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D punches far above its weight class, and my comparison to the Core Ultra 9 285K is proof of that.

Features         November 7, 2024

I have a bone to pick with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a universally-praised gaming CPU, but I have a problem with it and how AMD has approached this generation.

Features         November 6, 2024

AMD buying Intel? It’s on the table

According to a new report, the U.S. government is encouraging Intel to consider a merger, potentially with rival AMD.

News         November 4, 2024

Gamers are finally flocking to Windows 11 after 3 years

After three years, Windows 11 is finally the dominant operating system on Steam, and it's showing no signs of slowing down.

News         November 4, 2024

I have a theory on how the PS5 Pro could actually outclass PCs

The PS5 Pro is arriving in just a few days, and based on some comments made by Sony, it might outclass a PC in one way.

Features         November 3, 2024

Samsung 990 Pro 2TB review: stupid fast

The Samsung 990 Pro is insanely fast, and it comes with a swath of features. If you're looking for a PS5 SSD, however, you're not seeing the best of the drive.

Reviews         November 2, 2024

Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP review: OLED hits its stride

Asus has its first dual mode OLED monitor, and it's easily the best version of this display that we've seen so far.

Reviews         November 1, 2024

Your next gaming PC could be fully built by Nvidia

According to a new report, Nvidia is planning on launching Arm-based CPUs and GPUs for Windows PCs next year.

News         October 31, 2024

This underrated Google Chrome feature turned me into a power user

I don't like it when a browser gets in my way, but a relatively new feature in Chrome has completely changed how I browse.

Features         October 31, 2024

AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D is official, and it shakes things up in a big way

After a long string of rumors and speculation, AMD has finally confirmed that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is arriving next week. Here are the details.

News         October 31, 2024

Russia’s fine of Google amounts to 23,809,523 times all of the money that exists on Earth

The Russian government says Google owes it $2.5 decillion in fines, or about 23 million times all of the money that exists on Earth.

News         October 30, 2024

5 CPUs you should buy instead of the Core Ultra 9 285K

Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K is an impressive CPU, but there are several alternatives that are both faster and cheaper.

Features         October 30, 2024

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K review: where Arrow Lake breaks down

The Core Ultra 5 245K should be a value-focused midrange CPU, but it fails to deliver even a generational improvement over Intel's last-gen options.

Reviews         October 29, 2024

AMD could swipe some of the best features of Nvidia GPUs

AMD is looking into new techniques for upscaling and denoising, possibly gearing up for the release of the next version of FSR.

News         October 29, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a breath of fresh air on PC

I assumed Dragon Age: The Veilguard would have problems on PC, but I'm very happy to report that I was wrong.

Features         October 28, 2024

AMD CPUs just got a major performance update for games

A string of motherboard updates are rolling out that promise higher gaming performance on AMD CPUs, with boosts of up to 35%.

News         October 28, 2024

The death of Moore’s Law is finally starting to stink

The idea of Moore's Law has been a topic of debate for years, but we're finally starting to see the decline of pure PC hardware innovation.

Features         October 27, 2024

I tested the Core Ultra 9 285K against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — and it’s ugly

Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K is an impressive CPU, but it faces stiff competition from the last-gen Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Features         October 25, 2024

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K review: impressive, not necessarily good

Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K is an undeniably impressive CPU, but it's still tough to recommend given some inconsistent performance.

Reviews         October 24, 2024

OLED monitors are about to get a ‘comprehensive breakthrough’ in image quality

TCL says it has made comprehensive breakthroughs in image quality and lifespan for OLED monitors and laptops with its new tech.

News         October 23, 2024

These are the 5 best budget GPUs you can buy for under $300

Although graphics cards continue to get more expensive, our list of the best budget GPUs proves you can still pick up a graphics card for under $300.

Best Ofs         October 23, 2024

Steam Deck 2: everything we know so far

Valve has already said that it will be a few years before we see the Steam Deck 2, but we're already speculating on what it'll be like.

Guides         October 22, 2024

Minisforum AtomMan G7 Ti review: smaller and more powerful than a PS5

The AtomMan G7 Ti achieves the impossible. It's very performant, impossibly small, and best of all, reasonably priced. That all makes it easy to recommend.

Reviews         October 22, 2024

How to optimize Windows 11 and Windows 10 for gaming

Windows is the place to be for PC gamers, but it's not perfect for gaming out of the box. Here's how to optimize your Windows 11 laptop or desktop for gaming.

Guides         October 22, 2024

I’m jealous — someone scored an RTX 4070 Super for $49 on Amazon

The RTX 4070 Super normally costs $600, but one lucky shopper picked one up a new one for just $49.

News         October 22, 2024

Intel’s new Arrow Lake CPUs can still consume a ton of power

Some early benchmarks for Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs show they can still draw a ton of power, even with a new focus on efficiency.

News         October 21, 2024

AMD is finally recognizing that Ryzen 9000 CPUs are way too expensive

AMD is laying some groundwork for Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs with a price cut across its full range of Ryzen 9000 processors.

News         October 21, 2024

I entered the Den of Wolves to learn about Unity 6

Den of Wolves is one of the first Unity 6 games we know about, and I sat down with the developers at 10 Chambers to learn more about the process.

Features         October 20, 2024

Qualcomm just squashed its own desktop ambitions

Just days after the first orders started arriving, Qualcomm abruptly canceled its mini PC with a Snapdragon X Elite chip inside.

News         October 18, 2024

Pour one out — AMD is reportedly sunsetting the Ryzen 7 5800X3D

AMD's legendary Ryzen 7 5800X3D is out of stock basically everywhere, and it looks like the processor might be gone for good.

News         October 17, 2024

Intel is bringing back one of its most frustrating types of CPUs

An early benchmark for the Core 5 210H processors suggests that Intel is rebranding Raptor Lake and Alder Lake CPUs for its upcoming mobile range.

News         October 16, 2024

Wooting 80HE review: all-in on Hall Effect

The Wooting 80HE improves on the design set by the 60HE in a handful of ways, but some strange design choices have me scratching my head.

Reviews         October 16, 2024

Tecno Megamini G1 review: a beautiful mini PC

Through a collaboration between Tecno and Geekom, the Megamini G1 delivers performance far above what its specs would suggest.

Reviews         October 16, 2024

Microsoft Copilot ‘spews data all over the floors,’ says influential CEO

The CEO of Salesforce had some strong words for Microsoft Copilot, comparing the AI assistant to the long-retired Microsoft Clippy.

News         October 16, 2024

AMD and Intel have formed a coalition to fight off Qualcomm

Although they'll remain rivals, AMD and Intel are joining efforts on x86 to fight off the threat that Arm poses to their business.

News         October 15, 2024