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Check out the best motherboards for your Ryzen 9 9950X
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X is a high-performance Zen 5 processor that demands a quality motherboard to help realize its full potential. I've collected the best boards for the CPU right here.

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.

Craving power? These Core i9 laptops are the best we've tested.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Intel's Core i9 and Core Ultra 9 CPUs are among the industry's most powerful processors, and the laptops that feature them are phenomenal. These are our favorites that we've tested and reviewed.

Need internet everywhere? These are the best laptops with 5G LTE.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops It's the best 5G laptop on the market, but there are some tempting alternatives.

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.

Have an RTX 3080? These CPU upgrades are easy to recommend.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Desktop NVIDIA's RTX 3080 remains a relevant GPU for gaming in 2025, and you can make the most of it with the right CPU. Here are my favorites to help you get the perfect hardware combo.

Here are the differences between the Legion Go S (SteamOS) and Steam Deck
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds Steam Deck is no longer the only SteamOS handheld on the market. Here's how the Legion Go S compares to it.

Best PC gaming accessories of 2025
By Rebecca Spear last updated
PC gaming Made the switch to PC gaming? Need a few upgrades? From monitors to mouse mats, we have the best PC gaming accessories collected right here.
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