I’m building a new PC — here’s how I chose the components for it
Picking the right components for a gaming PC can be a tricky process. Here are some of the most important choices you might have to make.
Take a look at AMD’s limited-edition, Starfield-themed GPU
AMD just pulled the curtain back on a limited-edition graphics card themed around the upcoming Starfield.
AMD might admit defeat, but it’s for the best
Various leakers claim that AMD may stop making high-end GPUs in the next generation. I honestly think that might be a good thing.
Intel just made a huge comeback, and it’s bad news for AMD
The latest CPU market share figures are in. After a long period of bad news, Intel appears to have bounced back -- but what about AMD?
AMD next-gen CPUs might deliver the biggest upgrade in years
AMD's Zen 5 processors are still a while away, but it seems that there might be a lot to be excited for.
The gamers have spoken: AMD obliterates Intel in CPU sales
AMD's 3D V-Cache chips continue to top charts, and that includes even the last-gen 5800X3D. New figures show AMD obliterating Intel on CPU sales.
Trying to buy a GPU in 2023 almost makes me miss the shortage
Buying a graphics card is nowhere near as straightforward as it might seem, and it's mostly due to how strange this generation has been.
AMD’s next GPU just leaked, and it could give Nvidia trouble
PowerColor has spilled the beans on the upcoming Radeon 7800 XT GPU days after AMD confirmed it would arrive soon.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is gunning for the top of the Steam charts with jaw-dropping stats
Baldur's Gate 3 is seeing massive success on Steam right now, quickly gaining traction on PC staples like DOTA 2.
Lenovo’s new 14-inch gaming laptop beats the ROG G14 in one key way
Lenovo's new Legion Slim 5 14 Gen 8 has the upper hand on the fan-favorite ROG G14 with its OLED screen.
The latest Steam Survey spells trouble for Nvidia
Nvidia's got a lot of current-gen gaming laptops, but it seems that these laptops might not be very popular among shoppers.
AMD fixes another hiccup with ray tracing support
It appears that gamers who are eager to play Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on PC may have to play without ray tracing if they're using an AMD GPU.
It’s official — AMD’s best gaming CPU is coming to laptops
AMD is bringing its 3D V-Cache tech to laptops, arriving first in the monstrous Asus Scar 17 gaming laptop.
Here’s why I’m glad Nvidia might kill its most powerful GPU
There has been a lot of speculation about a possible Nvidia RTX 4090 Ti graphics card, but it might not be happening. This is not a bad thing.
I wanted to try AMD, but it’s making it hard for me to switch
I really wanted to try AMD in my next PC build, but with AMD's current strategy, I'm having a hard time justifying doing so.
The best GPUs that will actually fit in your mini-ITX PC
There are quite a handful of options if you are looking for a powerful GPU for your mini-ITX gaming build.
AMD might be about to launch the most powerful laptop of 2023
AMD's 3D V-Cache tech seems to be on its way to laptops. Will it be a viable option for high-end devices?
The first performance numbers for AMD’s anticipated new GPUs leak out
The AMD Radeon RX 7700 and RX 7800 desktop GPUs may make an appearance at Gamescom 2023.
These two CPUs are the only ones you should care about in 2023
Forget the high-end stuff. You can get away with buying a $200 CPU and still enjoy your new PC. These two CPUs are the champions of performance-per-dollar.
I’ve reviewed every GPU in the last 2 years — these are the only ones you should buy
Here are the only GPUs you should consider, from the prospective of someone who's reviewed all of them over the last two generations.
Why this two-year-old GPU is still the one you should buy
Now that we've seen what AMD and Nvidia can deliver around $300 this generation, it's clear this last-gen GPU is the way to go around that price.
AMD’s latest V-Cache chip proves to be cheap, fast, and perfect for gaming
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D is here, but is it worth buying? Here's what we know about its performance, efficiency, and how it compares to its competition.
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB launches July 18 amid desperate price cuts
Nvidia is about to launch a 16GB model of the RTX 4060 Ti, rumors claim. But will it prove popular amid poor sales of mid-range GPUs from both Nvidia and AMD?
With exclusive PC partnerships, everyone loses
AMD announced it would be the exclusive PC partner for Starfield, and that could set a dangerous precedent.
How we test PC components and hardware
There are a ton of options in PC components when building a new PC. Here's how we evaluate new products to see if they're the right choice.
AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 5 5600X3D could completely dethrone Intel in budget builds
AMD's new Ryzen 5 5600X3D is soon going on sale as part of an exclusive partnership with Micro Center.
How GDDR7 memory could solve PC gaming’s VRAM woes
Micron has just announced that GDDR7 memory for graphics cards is closer than we thought. Will it make its way into upcoming GPUs?
I tested Nvidia’s new RTX 4060 against the RX 7600 — and it’s not pretty
The RTX 4060 and RX 7600 are the new champions of midrange gaming, but which is best? I put them head-to-head.
Here’s why people are so upset about today’s Starfield PC news
AMD has just announced that it's teaming up with Bethesda to optimize Starfield. While exciting, it could be bad news for some gamers.
One of the most ambitious gaming laptops just got even better
Razer has announced an update to the Blade 14, now coming with up to a Ryzen 9 7940HS chip and RTX 4070 GPU.
Cyberpunk 2077 just pulled the rug out from under low-end PCs
CD Projekt Red just released an update to the minimum system requirements for Cyberpunk 2077. The changes also affect the base game and not just the expansion.
AMD might crush Nvidia with its laptop GPUs — but it’s silent on the desktop front
AMD is rumored to be readying some really interesting laptop GPUs that could potentially rival even Nvidia's best desktop cards.
Here are 5 GPUs you should buy instead of the RTX 4060 Ti
Nvidia's latest GPU, the RTX 4060 Ti, is receiving a lukewarm response -- to put it mildly. Here are some better picks if you want to buy a solid GPU.
If you have a Gigabyte motherboard, your PC might stealthily download malware
If you own a Gigabyte motherboard, your system might be at risk. Researchers spotted a dangerous vulnerability in the firmware. Fortunately, there's a fix.