Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than eight years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.
Cale has published hundreds of reviews on Windows Central, and he has a clear understanding of what separates worthwhile products from those that are best avoided.
This allows him to efficiently curate buying guides and product advice, giving readers a no-nonsense look at the options that will best suit their needs.
When he isn’t in his office writing, tinkering with tech, or gaming, Cale enjoys playing acoustic guitar (he’s a sucker for Bluegrass music), reading novels, tending the garden, and providing his two cats some much-needed attention.
Latest articles by Cale Hunt

HP's best OLED laptop is still a great deal despite Cyber Monday ending
By Cale Hunt published
OLED deal HP's Spectre x360 14 was one of the highest-rated laptops of the year, and a rather impressive model with OLED display is down to $999.

A QD-OLED gaming monitor for $499?! It's the best upgrade you'll make.
By Cale Hunt published
PCMR deals OLED monitors are the best upgrade a PC gamer can make, and this MSI QD-OLED option is down to $499 on Cyber Monday. Hard to say no to that, but I've included a couple of awesome OLED alternatives.

Prices keep dropping on our favorite laptops even though Black Friday is over
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptop deals Our favorite Windows laptops of the year are on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here are the best deals as well as buying advice to help you get the perfect model.

This 1440p gaming PC with Ryzen X3D can still be built for less than $800
By Cale Hunt last updated
PCMR Deals With discounts on AMD's Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU and NVIDIA's RTX 3060 GPU, I put together a 1440p gaming PC for less than $800

All-time low RTX 3060 prices are still available for one more day
By Cale Hunt last updated
PCMR Deals Black Friday is the perfect time to invest in a new GPU at a discounted price, and a bunch of NVIDIA's RTX cards are on sale a day after the main event.

All-time low prices on Intel CPUs are still available for one more day
By Cale Hunt last updated
PCMR deals A bunch of Intel's desktop CPUs have hit a new low price, but the Black Friday deal ends today as we head into Cyber Monday.

My SSD died last week, but this discounted replacement is better
By Cale Hunt last updated
Storage deal 4TB of storage for not much more than the price of 2TB? It's an easy purchase.

The Aurora R16 desktop with RTX 4060 Ti drops to just $1,199, but the deal ends today
By Cale Hunt last updated
Black Friday deals Eleven of Dell's Alienware R16 pre-built gaming PCs are on sale for Black Friday, with prices starting at only $1,199 for an RTX 4060 Ti.

Craving RAM and storage? HP's Envy x360 deal is holding out for one more day.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Still available I love HP's Envy x360 16 at any price, but Black Friday has made it way more affordable. With 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD to boot. Don't wait too long, as this deal expires today.

Best Buy is STILL the place to find the cheapest OLED XPS 13 after Black Friday
By Cale Hunt last updated
Black Friday The XPS 13 (9345) is Dell's flagship Copilot+ PC, coming at you with a futuristic design, OLED display, and awesome efficiency. It's discounted by $500 right now.

[Updated] An RTX 4080 Super sale is tempting, but there's a better GPU deal
By Cale Hunt last updated
GPUs The RTX 4080 Super is tempting, but you can spend A LOT less and still get stellar performance at 1440p.

Want to build a new gaming PC? You need to see this pre-build first.
By Cale Hunt published
Review iBuyPower is one of the most recognizable names in the custom gaming PC world, but are its PCs actually worth your money? My review can help you decide.

HP's OmniBook X Copilot+ PC hits a new low price with this Black Friday deal
By Cale Hunt published
Black Friday Not even HP can beat this deal on the OmniBook X.

Forget STALKER 2; my favorite indie game doesn't require expensive PC hardware
By Cale Hunt published
Get scared STALKER 2's PC system requirements aren't exactly lenient, and those who can't run the new game need to check out ZERO Sievert.

One of our favorite gaming headsets just hit its lowest-ever price
By Cale Hunt published
Black Friday The Astro A50 (Gen 4) is a top-rated wireless headset for Xbox and PC, with SPDIF/USB audio inputs and a charging cradle. It's never been at a better price than now.

Best Buy can save you 20% when you bundle a Logitech accessory with a new PC or monitor
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Best Buy and Logitech have teamed up to knock 20% off of top accessories when you buy an eligible laptop, monitor, or desk.

LG's new OLED gaming monitor will humble your gaming PC
By Cale Hunt published
480Hz 🔥 LG just announced its new GX7 OLED gaming monitor with a 480Hz refresh rate and many high-end specs. But how does it compare to the competition?

The world's best CPU for gaming is out, and here's where to buy
By Cale Hunt last updated
It's here! AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D — the best CPU for PC gaming in 2024 — is now available to buy. Here's what you need to know, including where to buy and whether it's worth an upgrade.

You don't have to spend a lot to get a quality pre-built desktop PC
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Computers aren't known for being cheap, but there are affordable options that still pack a punch. Our top desktop picks will help you find your next budget PC.

Best CPU coolers for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in 2024: Air-powered recommendations and AIO alternatives
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt last updated
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.

Keep track of the best Copilot+ PCs in 2024 with this guide
By Cale Hunt last updated
Qualcomm, AMD, and Intel Copilot+ PCs are here, and we've put together a list of the top options for most people based on our hands-on time testing and reviewing the Windows on ARM devices.

Pair the mighty RTX 4080 with the right CPU using my buying advice
By Cale Hunt last updated
Match game NVIDIA's RTX 4080 is one of the best GPUs on the market today, especially if you're into 1440p and 4K gaming. You want to pair it with the right processor, and we have the best options right here.

Should you buy the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D or the 7800X3D? I'll help you decide.
By Cale Hunt published
PC gaming 🔥 AMD's Ryzen 7 X3D processors are at the top of every PC gamer's wishlist, but which chip is the better option with availability, price, and performance in mind? Let's take a look.
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