Latest articles by Ben Wilson
Best PC and Xbox racing wheels in 2024 for Forza Horizon and even Truck Simulator
Updated The best racing wheels for Xbox offer tremendous versatility. Throw in PC cross-compatibility, and you're off to the races.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 review: An unplayable mess
Not yet ratedHands-on Launch day bugs and relentless crashes join the busted cloud-streaming tech intended to improve this beloved series and accidentally tarnish it.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 stuck 'loading unusually long'
MSFS 2024 Comments from players around social media lament the same problems with loading into Microsoft's simulation game as progress bars halt at 97%.
The best Windows PC and Xbox deals for Black Friday 2024
Deals I'm curating a list of price-crunching savings on top-rated Windows PCs and Xbox gaming hardware. Here's what you need to know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2024.
Some of my favorite mini PCs are on sale before Black Friday
Deals Some of the mini PCs we've ever tested at Windows Central are enjoying massive discounts before Black Friday, including a powerful gaming machine.
Here's when Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launches on Xbox and PC
MSFS 2024 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the globetrotting hit from Asobo Studio, is about to land on Xbox and PC, and this is exactly when you can play it.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 only pre-installs 330.09MB before launch
Compressed Earth? Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is available for early installs on PC and Xbox Series X|S consoles before release, but the reported storage size doesn't make any sense.
The best VR headset for Microsoft Flight Simulator in 2024 is cheaper than you think
VR This affordable virtual reality headset offers the best balance of realism and value for money with Microsoft Flight Simulator on PC.
Best CPU coolers for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in 2024: Air-powered recommendations and AIO alternatives
5800X The best CPU cooler for AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X will keep the 8-core processor cool without blaring its fans. Here are my top picks for your next AM4 build.
Best motherboard for AMD Ryzen 5 5600X in 2024
Updated Find the best AM4 motherboard to match the Ryzen 5 5600X, AMD's perfect mid-range CPU pick.
Best motherboard for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in 2024
Updated Still a great gaming processor, AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X works best with my top-rated motherboards.
Land the perfect pre-built gaming PC for Microsoft Flight Simulator with our guide
Updated Skip the PC build process and take to the skies in Microsoft Flight Simulator with my picks of pre-built desktops that my team has tested and reviewed.
Ranking my top gaming laptops for playing Microsoft Flight Simulator in 2024
Updated Whether portable flight sims or skinny desktop replacements, here's what you need.
My favorite flight sticks for the perfect Microsoft Flight Simulator setup in 2024
Updated Introducing a joystick to your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience further adds to the realism, and I've rounded up the best you can buy.
This RTX 4050 gaming laptop is only $499 with exclusive access for Walmart+ members
RTX 4050 Walmart+ members can grab HP's 15.6-inch Victus gaming laptop, loaded with an Intel Core i5 CPU and RTX 4050 GPU, for $600 off before anyone else.
Scalpers buy out AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D stock with $200+ markups
Scalped Second-hand marketplaces show multiple listings of AMD's top-rated gaming CPU with inflated prices reaching $200 over MSRP.
Telegram is the latest Windows on ARM app with native support
ARMessenger Popular instant messenger Telegram now has native ARM64 support for Windows 11 devices with version 5.7.2 of its desktop app.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review: Retaining the title of best gaming CPU
Review AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a higher price tag than its predecessor, but it's still the best pick for gamers and far cheaper than Intel's underwhelming offering.
The world's favorite SSD is $100 off before Black Friday, giving me 2TB of space for the monstrous installations of AAA games
$100 off Samsung's 990 PRO delivers ultra-fast boot times in Windows or even faster game loading for $100 off its usual price before Black Friday.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K review: Topping productivity with ultra-efficiency, but is it enough to warrant an upgrade?
Review Intel returns to the top of my benchmarking charts with breakthrough performance-per-watt in productivity testing but doesn't offer any significant boost to 14th Gen Core i9 gamers.
T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 review: The best RAM you can buy for Intel or AMD
Review Teamgroup's T-Force Delta RGB DDR5-6000 RAM perfectly balances performance and value with support for AMD EXPO and Intel XMP overclocking.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K review: Can this performance-per-watt breakthrough CPU truly be considered affordable?
Review Intel brings dedicated AI computing to the masses with the affordable Core Ultra 5 245K and its KF variant without integrated graphics, but are they worth adopting an all-new setup?
Someone tell Dell — this 16-inch RTX 4070 beast was my top gaming laptop deal for Prime Day, and it's somehow STILL on sale?
RTX 4070 With a high-end Intel CPU and RTX 4070 GPU, Dell's G16 (7630) is back with its October Prime Day discount price and offers incredible performance-per-dollar value for gamers on the move.
