Ben Wilson
Ben is a Senior Editor at Windows Central, covering everything related to technology hardware and software. He regularly goes hands-on with the latest Windows laptops, components inside custom gaming desktops, and any accessory compatible with PC and Xbox. His lifelong obsession with dismantling gadgets to see how they work led him to pursue a career in tech-centric journalism after a decade of experience in electronics retail and tech support.
Forever a Windows XP fan who cut his teeth by helping his family transition from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95 with a stack of floppy disks and paper manuals, he's dedicated to Microsoft's operating system and everything remotely compatible. If he isn't covering AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm processors or dabbling in Valve's Linux-based Steam Deck handheld, he's probably playing Euro Truck Simulator 2 for some low-speed (but realistic) thrills.
Latest articles by Ben Wilson

NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti launch is another sham with a bogus MSRP
By Ben Wilson published
Hardware New GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPUs sold out in seconds and are again suffering a scalping issue with inflated prices above MSRP.

These two CPU coolers are my absolute favorites for custom PCs
By Ben Wilson last updated
Hardware CPU coolers are a necessity in custom-built desktop rigs, but choosing between the endless list of options is boring. Here are my two favorites.

Intel says PC gaming handhelds are its "number one priority"
By Ben Wilson published
Handhelds Intel touts "big plans" to increase its gaming handheld presence, but can its next-gen Arrow Lake and Panther Lake chips compete with AMD's Ryzen dominance?

Is the refreshed Zenbook Duo still the best dual-screen PC?
By Cale Hunt, Ben Wilson published
Review Refreshed for 2025, the Zenbook Duo remains an example of engineering expertise. But do Intel's new "Arrow Lake" chips make a difference?

NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics cards are melting (again), but why?
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt published
PC Gaming Who's to blame for this recurring nightmare with NVIDIA's RTX 12VHPWR and 12V-2x6 GPU power cables?

The best webcams for streaming and working from home in 2025
By Ben Wilson last updated
Accessories Pick the best webcam for your Windows PC or laptop with my top-rated picks, perfect for streams and WFH.

I moved my workflow to a Windows 11 PC no bigger than a bagel
By Ben Wilson published
Mini PC A quiet Geekom mini PC proves a far cleaner solution for my busy desk than a docked laptop with a mess of trailing wires and adapters.

RTX 5080 and DLSS 4 MFG 4x in Cyberpunk 2077: 244% extra FPS
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming A $2,000 RTX 5090 delivers 60 FPS, but max-setting gaming is realistic with an RTX 5080 using DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 review: A new high-end for PC gamers
By Ben Wilson published
Review NVIDIA's redesigned RTX 5080 Founders Edition is the new king of the hill for PC gamers as the sensible enthusiast GPU if you can find it at its intended price.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 review: +25% MSRP for +30% gains
By Ben Wilson published
Review The RTX 5090 FE sees a bump of +25% MSRP for around +30% performance and a gorgeous GPU redesign, but even if you find one, does anyone really need it?

Windows 10 'doomsday clock' creeps as Valve's SteamOS looms
By Ben Wilson published
Windows 10 Windows 10's impending death, paired with lackluster UX efforts, means Microsoft could be threatened by a rising 'flavor' of Linux.

NVIDIA RTX 5090 vs. 4090 size comparison: Founders Editions
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming The new NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5090 FE GPU features the same shape as its RTX 4090 FE predecessor but measures just half its width.

The best Ryzen 9 7950X cooler only costs about $35
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware The Ryzen 9 7950X offers incredible gaming performance offset by high power draw causing raised temperatures, so I've found the best CPU cooler to match.

The best racing wheels for PC and Xbox in 2025
By Ben Wilson last updated
Gaming I've tested more steering wheels with Xbox and PC compatibility than I can count, and I'm ranking the best of them all.

Windows Central's Best of CES 2025 awards
By Ben Wilson published
Awards This year's CES revealed a gigantic list of cutting-edge tech, and we're picking the best of the bunch.

Lenovo’s rollable-screen ThinkBook Plus laptop is finally unveiled
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt published
Laptops At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Lenovo introduced its ThinkBook Plus (Gen 6) with a 14-to-16.7-inch rollable OLED display.

HyperX encourages 3D-printed shells for its new wireless mouse
By Ben Wilson published
Gaming Wired HyperX Pulsefire Saga and wireless Saga Pro gaming mice will offer free printable blueprints for its eight customizable parts.

Acer drops new RTX 4050 gaming laptops with 14 to 17-inch screens
By Ben Wilson published
Laptops An all-white 14-inch Nitro V AI gaming laptop switches up Acer's marketing but keeps the NVIDIA RTX 4050 GPU.

Razer at CES — A history of wild gaming concepts with successful product launches, sample theft, and what to expect in 2025
By Ben Wilson published
Gaming Looking back at Razer's prototypes before the company potentially reveals another at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in 2025.

Does AFMF 2 increase FPS in MSFS 2024 on an ASUS ROG Ally?
By Ben Wilson published
Handhelds AMD's Fluid Motion Frames 2 provides smoother gameplay on my ASUS ROG Ally with the correct settings and tweaks.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 review: Admirable post-launch recovery
By Ben Wilson last updated
Review Patches and bug fixes return this legendary series to a stable flight path, and the future looks bright.
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