The best cooler for the 7800X3D isn’t as powerful as you’d think
The 7800X3D is the best gaming processor in the world, not just because it's fast, but because it's efficient. Here are the best coolers to keep it chilled.
What is anti-aliasing? MSAA, FXAA, TAA, and more explained
Anti-aliasing is one of the most important graphics settings in PC games, and knowing what MSAA, FXAA, TAA, and other anti-aliasing settings are is paramount.
The most common GPU problems and how to fix them
Every graphics card has problems some times, but do you know how to fix them? Here's a look at some of the most common GPU problems and how to set them right.
GPUs just broke a 25-year-old record
Projections suggest that the installed base of GPUs will approach nearly 5 billion units by the end of 2026.
Why you shouldn’t buy the best GPU of last year
Nvidia's current-gen lineup has been dominated by one GPU for the past year, but new graphics card releases are changing that story.
Nvidia is the ‘GPU cartel,’ says former AMD Radeon manager
The former head of AMD graphics has come out with some strong words against Nvidia, calling the mammoth GPU company the GPU cartel.
I tested the RTX 4070 against AMD’s new RX 7900 GRE — and it’s not pretty
Nvidia's RTX 4070 has been an excellent GPU, but it has stiff new competition in the form of AMD's RX 7900 GRE.
AMD RX 7900 GRE review: the best AMD GPU this generation
AMD's RX 7900 GRE is a late-stage addition to the RDNA 3 lineup, but it might be the best graphics card we've seen out of Team Red this generation.
What’s the best $300 CPU? I compared two of the best options
The Ryzen 7 7700X and Core i5-14600K are two of the best midrange CPUs for gaming and work, but which is the best for you? Let's find out.
What’s the best $100 CPU? I compared the two main options
The Core i3-14100F and the Ryzen 5 5600 are two excellent budget processors, but which is the fastest and most efficient? Let's take a look.
One of the great rivalries in PCs could collapse
According to Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO, one of the greatest rivalries in computing might be coming to a surprising end.
Acer’s new superthin laptops are also highly affordable
Acer has just launched two new thin and light notebooks, both of which are powered by the latest AMD Ryzen mobile processors.
Here’s how two of the best budget CPUs stack up against each other
The Ryzen 5 7600 and Core i5 14400 are two of the best budget CPUs of their generations, but which is the best of the two? Let's find out.
This might be why AMD’s FSR 3 isn’t picking up momentum
The developers of an upcoming survival game decided to remove AMD's FSR 3 before launch due to unexpected crashes.
How Intel could win the GPU war this year
Although dark clouds loom over the future of Intel's discrete GPUs, Arc Battlemage could end up being one of the best GPUs of the year.
It’s the right time to buy an older gaming laptop
If you need a gaming laptop, now is the time to go for it and buy one. Here's why.
Using an RTX 3060? Here’s the GPU to upgrade to next
While the RTX 3060 is the most popular graphics card in gaming PCs, we rounded up a list of GPUs that can take your gaming experience to the next level.
Windows 11 will use AI to automatically upscale games
Microsoft may be adding its own super resolution tech to the next big Windows 11 update. The feature was spotted in a Windows Insider build.
AMD’s FSR 3 compromise just isn’t working
Even a few months after release, FSR 3 isn't in a ton of games. And AMD's frame generation compromise isn't filling the gaps enough.
GPU prices and availability (Q1 2024): How much are GPUs today?
You can finally buy a graphics card thanks to falling GPU prices. Here's how Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPU pricing look in the first quarter of 2024.
The best GPUs if you’re upgrading from a GTX 1650
The GTX 1650 has reached mythic status among budget PC gamers, but it's time for an upgrade. Here are three GPUs to keep on your short list.
AMD’s new CPU slammed as ‘anti-consumer at best’
AMD's new-but-not-really-new CPU, the Ryzen 7 5700, may be little more than a misleading chip that you'd be better off avoiding.
PCs are back on the upswing
Processor sales suffered a big drop following the pandemic, but the CPU market has improved. However, new research reveals an interesting tren
2 ways you can boost game performance by 75% on old PCs
Even if you have an older PC, modders can help you boost its performance in games by as much as 75%.
The prices of some GPUs are rapidly dropping
Following a month packed with hardware launches, the prices of some key graphics cards are starting to rapidly drop.
AMD has a lot to prove this year
AMD has recently launched several products and has big plans for the upcoming years, but there are deep cracks beneath that surface.
A major era in Intel chip technology may be coming to an end
A new leak tells us more about Intel Arrow Lake, showing that it might be ditching a technology it's been using for over 20 years.
AMD still hasn’t made the big APU dream a reality
AMD's new Ryzen 8000G APUs have the fastest integrated graphics we've ever seen, but it's hard to justify them in 2024.
We have some good news about AMD’s next massive CPU launch
AMD has just confirmed that it's ready to launch Zen 5 processors this year. What can we expect, and how will it compare to Intel?
The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super just trounced AMD
Nvidia's RTX 4080 Super is new, but how does it compare to its old rival, the AMD RX 7900 XTX? Check out our in-depth tests of both cards.
GPUs are on an apology tour
After a year of backlash over lackluster GPU releases, Nvidia and AMD are finally owning up to mistakes with a new range of graphics cards.
AMD just did Nvidia a serious favor
Although AMD almost certainly didn't mean to do so, it actually did Nvidia a favor when it released the RX 7600 XT.
This underrated AMD GPU beats the RTX 4070 Ti Super
Nvidia's new RTX 4070 Ti Super puts the RX 7900 XT squarely in its sights, but does it come out ahead in performance and value?
AMD’s RX 7600 XT might be dead on arrival — but there’s a catch
According to early sales data for AMD's new RX 7600 XT, PC gamers aren't excited about the graphics card.