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Have an RTX 3080? These CPU upgrades are easy to recommend.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Feed The Beast Here are some of the best CPUs for the RTX 3080 that we guarantee you'll be happy with.
Get the best CPU for your NVIDIA RTX 3060 gaming PC
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Pair a suitable processor with NVIDIA's affordable 30-Series graphics card.
Best motherboard for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in 2024
By Ben Wilson last updated
Updated Still a great gaming processor, AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X works best with my top-rated motherboards.
Black Friday gaming laptop deals are underway; here are my top 9 picks
By Cale Hunt last updated
Deals You don't have to wait for Black Friday to find hot deals on the best gaming laptops of the year.
Save up to $790 on our favorite Windows laptops with early Black Friday deals
By Cale Hunt last updated
Black Friday Black Friday might be a few weeks away, but our favorite Windows laptops of the year are already on sale. Here are the best deals as well as buying advice to help you get the perfect model.
Best Buy's early access Black Friday deals are live; here are my favorites
By Cale Hunt last updated
Early deals Black Friday officially kicks off on November 29, but plenty of retailers are already offering significant discounts. Here are some of my favorites.
Best PCs for Adobe Creative Cloud 2024: Handle Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and more with ease
By Rebecca Spear, Brendan Lowry, Richard Devine last updated
Updated If you're a creator relying on Adobe's suite of products, there are a lot of awesome PCs from which you can choose. These are some of our favorites.
Land the perfect pre-built gaming PC for Microsoft Flight Simulator with our guide
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt last updated
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.
The ROG Ally just reached the best price I've ever seen at Best Buy
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Deal The ASUS ROG Ally has hit the lowest price we've ever seen ahead of Black Friday, but only at one retailer (and who knows for how long).
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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