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The naked Raspberry Pi 4

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Desktop Kit review: Homebrew hacking

The Raspberry Pi 4 is the latest miniature computing sensation from the Raspberry Pi Foundation and is by far the most capable Pi yet. It adds dual HDMI support for twin 4K displays, a more powerful SoC, and the option of plenty of new RAM. It comes with everything you need to get started too.
The Alienware Aurora R10 Ryzen Edition Gaming Desktop, placed on a desk.

Alienware Aurora R10 Ryzen Edition review: A new dawn for AMD

Featuring AMD's monster 16-core Ryzen processor, the new Alienware Aurora is one of the most powerful desktop PCs you can buy. The new look is pretty stunning, too. But does all that power make sense for a gaming machine?
Falcon North West Talon

Falcon Northwest Talon 20th Anniversary Edition review

With a solid metal body that begs comparisons with Apple's Mac Pro, Falcon Northwest's Talon 20th Anniversary Edition is a gaming PC that's built to last. And that's a good thing, as our $6,488 configured review unit comes with a blazing fast 12-core AMD Ryzen 9 processor and dual Nvidia RTX graphics.
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Dell G5 Gaming Desktop review: Dorm room gaming done right

Don't dismiss Dell's entry-level G5 gaming desktop. Though it lacks the punchier design of the Dell's well-known Alienware brand among gamers, the G5 delivers a lot of bang for your buck. With a low starting price of $589, the compact footprint of this desktop makes it a versatile PC for dorm room gaming.
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Dell Inspiron 27 7790 all-in-one review: Half PC, half TV

Dell's Inspiron 27 7790 might not be a gaming PC in the traditional sense, but it still delivers a terrific gaming experience for console gamers who need a desktop for productivity work. Thanks to an HDMI input feature, you can use the 27-inch screen on the Inspiron to hook up an Xbox or PlayStation.
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HP Envy 32 All-in-One review: iMac killer?

For 2020, Apple might just need to watch its back. With the new Envy 32 All-in-One, HP is taking the all-in-one category to new places. Thanks to the luxurious design, an immersive display, and some incredible processing power, this new PC might have everything to topple Apple's iMac.
Intel Frost Canyon NUC

Intel Frost Canyon NUC (NUC 10i7FNHAA) review: Big win for creators

Intel's new Frost Canyon NUC (NUC 10i7FNHAA) pairs a 10th-gen Core i7 processor with a tiny PC puck design. The result is an excellent mini-PC for creators.
Intel Ghost Canyon

Intel NUC 9 Extreme Kit ‘Ghost Canyon’ review: All potential

Intel's NUC 9 Extreme Kit uses the company's Compute Element to squeeze modular design in a small footprint. It has potential, but it's far from perfect.
iMac close up on logo.

iMac 5K 27-inch (2020) review: An old dog learns a few new tricks

Apple Silicon Macs are coming, which puts the new Intel 5K iMac in a strange position. It may be one of the last of its kind, but is it worth buying anyway?
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 review: A bright future for PC gaming

Consoles have stolen the attention of the gaming world, but Nvidia's RTX 3080 proves that the future of PC gaming is bright.
Apple Mac Mini M1 sitting on a desk.

Apple Mac Mini M1 review: Miniature footprint, maximum performance

The Mac Mini is the first desktop Mac with Apple’s M1 chip inside. That means a lot of changes have come to the company’s smallest Mac. How does it perform?
The Falcon Northwest Talon without a side panel.

Falcon Northwest Talon review: The best all-AMD gaming PC you can buy

The Falcon Northwest Talon is one of the few premade desktops that now support the latest AMD graphics and processors. Is it worthy of the power they provide?
HP Omen 30L standing by a window.

HP Omen 30L Gaming Desktop review: A gorgeous glass house

HP's beautiful new gaming desktop looks amazing with its minimalist design aesthetic. But how does it perform? Is this the gaming desktop everyone should buy?
Dell XPS Desktop placed outdoors near some trees.

Dell XPS 8940 SE Desktop review: The do-it-all PC

Don’t let Dell’s XPS Desktop compact size and unassuming good looks fool you -- this home PC punches above its weight class, both literally and metaphorically.
Apple iMac 24 inch placed on a desk in a sunny context.

Apple iMac (24-inch) M1 review: Seeing is believing

Reinvented as the iMac for a new generation. It has to be seen in person to truly appreciate its design.
RTX 3080 Ti in front of a window.

Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti review: Another powerful GPU at an ungodly price

Nvidia has launched another powerful graphics card, the RTX 3080 Ti. Can it defeat AMD's best and satisfy overwhelming demand?
Nvidia's RTX 3070 Ti graphics card.

Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti review: More of what gamers need

The RTX 3070 Ti only costs $100 more than the 3070, and provides another appropriately priced option for gamers.
HP 930 Creator Wireless Mouse

HP 930 Creator Wireless Mouse review: Made for creators

The HP 930 Creator Wireless Mouse is highly customizable and ergonomic with excellent battery life.
AMD RX 6600 XT sitting on a table.

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT review: Smooth 1080p gaming at a 1440p price

The AMD RX 6600 XT is targeting 1080p gamers with high refresh rate monitors, but a slightly inflated price might prove too much against the Nvidia competition.
Intel NUC 11 Extreme on a table.

Intel Beast Canyon NUC 11 Extreme review: A true mini gaming PC

The Intel NUC 11 Extreme is a costly barebones kit that still manages to exceed expectations. You'll need a graphics card inside to see its full power, though.
Logitech G915 TKL keyboard on an orange background.

Logitech G915 Lightspeed TKL long-term review: The Magic Keyboard for gaming

The Logitech G915 Lightspeed TKL is a mechanical gaming keyboard that takes some notes from Apple's Magic Keyboard, and to great success.
Typing on the Keychron Q1 mechanical keyboard.

Keychron Q1 review: A personalized keyboard that will last for years

A customizable mechanical keyboard makes sense for both the novice and enthusiast, as it adds longevity. The $169 Keychron Q1 is the latest, and we've tried it.
Lenovo P620 in front of a window.

Lenovo Thinkstation P620 review: The ultimate Threadripper workstation

It doesn't get much more powerful than the Lenovo ThinkStation P620. This Threadripper Pro workstation has some of the most powerful components available today.
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Razer Basilisk V3 gaming mouse review: Not revolutionary, but still good

Razer updated its Basilisk mouse to its 3rd revision, throwing in a free-spinning scroll wheel, updated sensor, and a splash of extra RGB.
Origin Neuron on a table.

Origin Neuron (2021) review: A prebuilt worthy of the premium

The 2021 Origin Neuron uses parts you can buy and put together yourself, and for less. However, excellent build quality and design make it feel a cut above.
Corsair Sabre Pro Wireless on a black background.

Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless review: Competitive mouse, competitive price

The Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless takes one of the best esports mice and makes it better. Beyond that, it's cheaper than the competition, if only by a bit.
The Huntsman V2 TKL's wristrest.

Razer Huntsman V2 TKL review: A compelling argument for wired keyboards

Razer's Huntsman V2 TKL updates an existing, already-winning recipe, throwing in a neat wrist rest and optimized design for an even better keyboard.
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Asus ROG GA35 review: A great gaming PC with some clear oversights

The Asus ROG GA35 is a compelling option with how hard graphics cards are to buy. It hits the mark for a high-end gaming PC, but it still has some issues.
HP Omen 45L sitting on a table.

HP Omen 45L review: A master class in prebuilt gaming PCs

The HP Omen 45L is like a dream where gaming PC designers deliver on every promise. It improves an already great design, and it'll be tough to top in 2022.
MSI Aegis RS 12 sitting on a table.

MSI Aegis RS 12 review: Cheaper than building your own

The MSI Aegis RS 12 is packed with the latest and greatest hardware, and it's cheap. There are a few build quality oversights you need to know about, though.
Maingear Vybe desktop sitting on a table.

Maingear Vybe review: Great bones, outdated details

Maingear's Vybe has been a touchstone for custom gaming PCs for years, and it's still a solid option in 2022. It's not the perfect platform it once was, though.
EK Fluid Conquest sitting on a table.

EK 275 Conquest review: Custom watercooling for cheap

If you want custom watercooling without the time or monetary investment, the EK 275 Conquest is for you. It's an excellent machine with a low price.
The Dell XPS Desktop sitting on a table.

Dell XPS Desktop (8950) review: A larger, faster design

Liquid cooling in the XPS Desktop? Dell's latest 8950 XPS Desktop packs modern furnishes and powerful hardware, and it's our go-to PC for most people.
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Asus ProArt Station PD5 review: Too little, too late

The Asus ProArt Station PD5 is too little, too late. It's held back by a last-gen processor, which makes it a bad buy for creators in 2022.