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Is AMD's new Ryzen AI Max mobile CPU actually faster than an RTX 4090?
Laptops New Ryzen AI 300 chips expand AI power, and 3D V-Cache makes its return to the mobile space.
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D debuts far ahead of Intel's desktop flagship
PC AMD also teased its new RDNA 4 desktop GPUs at CES 2025, complete with a new naming scheme.
Acer's Revo Box AI mini PC looks like a great alternative to the Mac mini
Mini PC Acer announced a variety of new Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD and Intel chips at CES 2025, but the standout is a mini PC with slick design, lots of ports, and a powerful NPU.
Acer's new AI laptop uses oyster shells to help reach carbon neutrality
Laptops Oyster shells are great for composting, and apparently also great for building eco-friendly laptops. Check out Acer's Aspire Vero 16, a carbon-neutral AI PC.
Intel's new enthusiast-level HX mobile AI chips are overclockable
Hardware Intel's CES announcement includes new H/HX, U, V, and S processors.
AMD leaks reveal an RX 9070 XT as the RDNA 4 flagship GPU — but have we already been looking at this for weeks?
PC Build As we roll into CES 2025, there have been many major leaks and rumors surrounding NVIDIA's next-gen RTX 5000 graphics cards. Now, it's AMD's time to grab some of the spotlight with its next-gen GPUs.
Who needs a full tower when these mini PCs are so good?
Mini PC Windows PCs come in all shapes and sizes, and whatever your needs, there's a computer out there to suit you. Here are the best to choose if you're looking for a new mini PC.
Have a Ryzen 7 7800X3D? Make sure you get the right RAM to boost performance.
Updated AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D and its Ryzen 7 7700X sibling only get better when paired with the right RAM.
How to choose the right motherboard for your Core i9-12900K
PC build Pair this powerful processor with the perfect motherboard.
How much potential do Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs actually have?
PC Build Intel's "Arrow Lake" desktop CPUs didn't wow us with gaming performance, but we weren't getting the whole picture. Intel has now revealed the 5 main issues with solutions that are already underway.
Best pre-built gaming PC 2024
PC gaming Highly configurable and ready to ship so you don't have to wait.
Check out my (updated) list of the best Thunderbolt 4 docks
Laptops Unlock the full potential of your devices with the best Thunderbolt 4 docks on the market.
Don't buy the wrong RAM for your Ryzen 9 7950X or 7950X3D
PC build Help AMD's top-tier Ryzen 7000 CPUs reach their full potential with these excellent DDR5 RAM kits.
ZOTAC leaks NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPU listings, with no sign of the RTX 5060
PC build It's not out of the ordinary for NVIDIA to launch its high-performance GPUs first.
Kensington's new docking station is the first with Thunderbolt Share
Review Kensington's new SD5768T EQ docking station delivers a wide variety of ports and certification for Intel's Thunderbolt Share. Is it worth your money? I've been using it on my desk to find out.
Best motherboard for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X in 2024
PC Build AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X is one of the latest CPUs from Team Red, and it can take advantage of all of the best features from AM5 motherboards. Here are my top recommendations for your next PC build.
I finally got my hands on Thunderbolt Share, and I'm impressed
Laptops A new docking station from Kensington makes it all possible.
Best motherboards for the Intel Core i5-14600K in 2024
PC Our picks of the best motherboards for the i5-14600K.
Get the right motherboard for your Ryzen 7 7950X and 7950X3D
Updated AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X and 7950X3D are monstrous CPUs that need a specific socket and plenty of power, so I've rounded up the best AM5 motherboards with features for your budget.
Need a home for your Core i9-14900K? Check out my favorite motherboards.
Updated Pair your flagship Intel CPU with the right motherboard to maximize performance.
HP's Envy Move is the best family PC, but I found some great alternatives
Updated If you're taken by the idea of having an All-in-One PC that includes performance hardware and display, there's a great selection from which to choose. I've collected the best of the best right here.
Dell makes a lot of PCs, but these Alienware models are best for gaming
Updated The Aurora R16 is Dell's flagship gaming PC that's best for most users, but older R15 models might be able to save you some money. Here's what you need to know before buying.
Lenovo's ThinkCentre neo Ultra mini PC can only get better
Review Lacking a working NPU (for the time being), a lot of the AI capabilities aren't functional. However, the neo Ultra is still a great little PC that offers desktop-class performance.
