12 best desktop computers of 2024: tested and reviewed

After reviewing dozens of desktops from Dell, Apple, HP, and more, here are the best desktop computers you can buy in 2024.

Computing         September 4, 2024

AMD just gave these two CPUs a free 13% boost

AMD has two new Zen 5 CPUs that are getting a free 13% performance boost, and all you need to do is update your BIOS.

News         September 4, 2024

Qualcomm is hitting Apple where it hurts the most

Qualcomm is already back with a new Snapdragon X CPU, and the chip massively undercuts the competition from Apple.

News         September 4, 2024

AMD and Intel are finally getting the Copilot+ treatment

Microsoft is finally commiting to launching Copilot+ features on AMD and Intel laptops, and it's arriving soon.

News         September 3, 2024

The RTX 5090 might decimate your power supply

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5090 is shaping up to be a monster GPU, and it might prompt you to finally upgrade your power supply.

News         September 3, 2024

Have a mechanical keyboard? You need this free app

Mechanical keyboards can start to slowly fail over time, but this free app makes the troubleshooting process much easier.

Features         September 3, 2024

Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake CPUs: Everything you need to know

Intel's Alder Lake processors are some of the most exciting chips in years. Here's everything you need to know about Intel's 12th-generation CPUs.

Features         August 29, 2024

Intel Raptor Lake CPUs: Everything we know about the 13th-gen processors

Raptor Lake is Intel's 13th generation of processors, and they're finally here. Here's everything you need to know about specs, pricing, and performance.

Guides         August 29, 2024

Nvidia RTX 40-series graphics cards: everything you need to know

Nvidia now has three RTX 40-series GPUs. Here's everything you need to know about them, including benchmarks and performance.

Guides         August 29, 2024

AMD Radeon RX 6000 series: Everything you need to know

AMD Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards are the best the company currently has to offer. Here's everything you need to know about them across desktop and mobile.

Guides         August 29, 2024

Apple M3: explaining the next generation of Apple silicon

Apple finally revealed all of the details about its M3 family of chips. Here's everything you need to know about the next generation of Apple silicon.

Guides         August 29, 2024

The RTX 5070 might come with an unexpected downgrade

A well-known leaker has shared specs for Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50-series GPUs, and some of them could come with a cut to core count.

News         August 29, 2024

Intel 14th-gen Meteor Lake: everything you need to know

Intel's 14-gen Meteor Lake processors are here and will soon start appearing in laptops. Here's everything you need to know about them.

News         August 29, 2024

How this potential CPU might embarrass the PS5

AMD's upcoming integrated graphics are starting to take shape, and they could be mighty impressive.

News         August 29, 2024

AMD might still have some next-gen GPUs left in the tank — but I don’t buy it

AMD has said it's done with new GPU dies, but now some are suggesting that the company is gearing up to release more graphics cards.

News         August 29, 2024

We have bad news about the RTX 5090

A well-known hardware leaker suggests that Nvidia's RTX 5090 won't show up this year, countering several rumors.

News         August 29, 2024

Intel isn’t giving up on GPUs yet

A new slide reaffirms that Intel is still working on its Arc GPUs, and we could see next-gen Battlemage cards surprisingly soon.

News         August 29, 2024

Nvidia could flip the script on the RTX 5090

A new claim by a well-known hardware leaker suggests Nvidia's rollout of the RTX 5090 won't go exactly as expected.

News         August 29, 2024

LG Dual Mode OLED review: a truly one-of-a-kind gaming monitor

LG's UltraGear Dual Mode OLED does something no other OLED does: 480Hz. It's the standout feature of this excellent display, but the price holds it back.

Reviews         August 29, 2024

AMD might have a new graphics card next month, too

It's been quiet on the Team Red front, but some are suggesting that AMD is prepped a GPU that could launch in just a few weeks.

News         August 29, 2024

A massive PC upgrade could arrive in 2025

DDR6 is still early in development, but it could show up in your gaming PC sooner than you might expect.

News         August 29, 2024

Nvidia might power your next handheld gaming PC

Nvidia may be co-developing a chip with MediaTek that could power PCs and even handheld gaming devices.

News         August 29, 2024

Is Rocket League cross-platform?

Rocket League has cross-platform play, but there are differences between Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC --including cross-save. Here's what you need to know.

Guides         August 29, 2024

I didn’t expect the Core i5-14600K to beat the Ryzen 5 9600X

The Ryzen 5 9600X is AMD's latest and great mainstream CPU, but Intel's Core i5-14600K provides potent competition.

Features         August 29, 2024

It’s official: AMD beats Intel in gaming laptops

We finally have a chance for a true head-to-head battle in gaming laptops, and AMD comes out shockingly on top.

Features         August 27, 2024

I tested the Ryzen 9 9950X against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and I was shocked by the results

AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X may top some performance charts, but the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still proves itself as a gaming monster in this new Zen 5 era.

Features         August 23, 2024

I tested AMD’s latest claims about Ryzen 9000, and they don’t hold up

AMD published a new blog detailing how to achieve higher gaming performance with Ryzen 9000 CPUs, but we're not seeing an uplift.

News         August 22, 2024

This is the gaming PC you should buy under $1,000

It seemed like the era of gaming desktops under $1,000 was behind us, but the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i proves that sweet spot gaming desktops are alive and well.

Reviews         August 22, 2024

I’ve never played a PC game as demanding as Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is finally out, and it's just as demanding as you expect. Here's a full breakdown of how the game runs on PC.

Features         August 20, 2024

Asus’ speed-tapping keyboard unveiled on same day Valve bans practice

Asus is finally bringing a keyboard with speed tapping to market, but it's arriving on the day the feature was banned in Counter-Strike 2.

News         August 20, 2024

Asus’ 480Hz OLED gaming monitor is cheaper than expected

Asus' 480Hz OLED gaming monitor is one of the most exciting displays we've seen in 2024, and it's arriving at a much cheaper price than expected.

News         August 20, 2024

After a decade, Nvidia is fixing the worst part of G-Sync

Eleven years after introducing its proprietary G-Sync module, Nvidia is finally doing away with the chip for something much better.

News         August 20, 2024

New HP Omen gaming desktop is a radical departure

HP has a new gaming desktop on its hands, and it breaks from what we've seen from the company's Omen brand for the past few years.

News         August 20, 2024

Final Fantasy XVI already runs incredibly on PC, but there’s one problem

Final Fantasy XVI is finally coming to PC, and the opening hours of the demo already showcase a robust PC port.

Features         August 19, 2024

I wish more games did this with their PC requirements

Star Wars Outlaws has a long list of PC requirements, and they include a slew of helpful notes that we've never seen before.

News         August 19, 2024

This flash drive became the Swiss army knife of my gaming setup

This external SSD looks like a flash drive, but performs like an SSD, and it's turned into a jack-of-all-trades for my gaming needs.

Features         August 18, 2024

AMD has nothing to lose, and that’s the problem

AMD has been on a tear since the release of its original Ryzen CPUs, but its latest Ryzen 9000 chips are an odd bump in the road.

Features         August 17, 2024

I tested the Ryzen 9 9950X against the Core i9-14900K, and it isn’t pretty

AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X didn't provide the performance gains we expected, and Intel's Core i9-14900K is surprisingly competitive.

Features         August 15, 2024