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Noctua helps customers free of charge with Alder Lake-S transition
By Robert Carnevale published
If you already have a Noctua CPU cooler, this is good news.

TSMC 'seriously evaluating' manufacturing chips in Germany, but nothing is set in stone
By Sean Endicott published
Chipmaker TSMC is considering opening a chip factory in Germany, which would be its first in Europe. Right now, however, discussions are only in preliminary stages.

Noctua's fanless CPU cooler is here, and it can be yours for $109
By Robert Carnevale published
The much-hyped fanless CPU cooler was hinted at being right around the corner just a few weeks ago. Now, Noctua has confirmed that it wasn't kidding about how soon an announcement would arrive.

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X good for gaming?
By Tyler Colp published
The best gaming CPUs make the best games run without a hitch. Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X good for gaming?

New Spectre attack variants leave AMD, Intel, and Arm processors exposed [Updated]
By Robert Carnevale last updated
After causing headaches three years ago, Spectre is back to harass hardware and steal data. This time around, ways to combat the attacks are few and not ideal.

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 review: Affordability doesn't equal sluggish performance
By Rich Edmonds last updated
An exceptional gaming and mid-tier workstation processor.

AMD Ryzen CPUs with integrated Vega graphics are great for budget-friendly PC gaming
By Rich Edmonds last updated
GPU prices are ridiculous right now but AMD has quite the solution readily available for system builders looking to play some games on a tight budget. AMD Ryzen and Vega in a single package.

How to pick the right PC upgrades for you
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Does your PC feel sluggish when you perform demanding tasks? You may be able to solve that problem with a component upgrade or two. But what should you replace to get the largest gains?
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