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Best motherboards for the Intel Core i5-14600K
By Dan Rice last updated
The best Our picks of the best motherboards for the i5-14600K.
AMD's new Ryzen 8000G Series desktop processor revolutionizes gaming and empowers users to run AI models on their own devices rather than putting their ideas into AI services on distant servers
By Rebecca Spear published
Faster speeds The powerful Ryzen 8000G, specifically, offers small form factor gaming without a graphics card.
The Ryzen 9 5900X, one of AMD's BEST AM4 CPUs, is STILL 50% off — but only for another few hours
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Deal Cyber Monday's over, but you can get your hands on the excellent Ryzen 9 5900X for a massive half off markdown.
Intel Core i7-14700K review: A powerhouse CPU even if it's not the upgrade you might have hoped for
By Richard Devine last updated
Review Intel's 14th Gen CPUs are here, and the Core i7-14700K is the only one to get more cores this year. But this mild upgrade might not be what you hoped for.
The world's 'fastest desktop processor' launches tomorrow, along with the rest of Intel's 14th Gen
By Kevin Okemwa published
14TH GEN Intel officially unveiled its 14th Gen processors. The entire lineup will be available for purchase on retail on October 17, 2023.
Intel's Core i7-14700K and Core i9-14900K mistakenly go on sale early
By Kevin Okemwa published
Oops Several units from Intel's Raptor Lake refresh have prematurely hit sales.
How to check CPU temperatures on Windows 11: Fast and free methods
By Ben Wilson published
CPU temp If your computer feels sluggish, checking the CPU temperature is one of the best ways to diagnose potential throttling issues. Here's how to check CPU temps on Windows 11.
ULTRARAM could potentially revolutionize the PC landscape as we know it
By Kevin Okemwa published
NO SLEEP Soon, you might be able to leave your PC in sleep mode for up to 1,000 years.
Intel Arrow Lake LGA1851 socket leak shows the new CPU is catching up to AMD AM5
By Rebecca Spear published
CPU upgrade leak The projected performance for the LGA1851 socket created for the upcoming Intel Arrow Lake processor has leaked giving us an idea of what to expect from this CPU.
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