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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.

Updated Pair your flagship Intel CPU with the right motherboard to maximize performance.

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.

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.

Updated Desktop PCs are often easily upgradeable, prolonging useful life and extracting more value from your purchase. But what about laptops? Here are our favorites.

Updated These laptops are perfect for taking Zoom calls.

Wow, look at those PCs Need a new PC to run World of Warcraft and WoW Classic? There are many great options out there, but I've narrowed it down to six laptops and desktops with a mix of performance and cost.

Updated We've rounded up the best laptops for playing Minecraft, one of the best games ever made, due to its ageless appeal and ability to run on just about any piece of hardware.

Updated The Surface Pen and Surface Slim Pen are still the best options for Surface PCs, but alternatives keep getting better and usually don't cost nearly as much. Here are my favorites.

Updated Let your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 realize its full potential with the perfect CPU.