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The Ryzen 9 7950X socketed into a motherboard.

It looks like Ryzen 7000 isn’t getting much cheaper for PC builders

AM5 motherboards with midrange B650 and B650E chipsets are finally available, but the affordability many were hoping for hasn't materialized.
AMD Radeon RX 6900 graphics card hovers over an AMD red and black background.

This new leak spells bad news for AMD Radeon RX 7000

A new leak suggests that AMD's upcoming RDNA 3 graphics cards lineup may not be as competitive as many have hoped.
Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD, pictured holding an AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card.

How to use AMD Smart Access Memory and Nvidia Resizable BAR

AMD Smart Access Memory and Nvidia Resizable BAR give your CPU access to graphics memory and promise to speed up your gaming. Here's how to enable it.
A Core i9-12900KS processor sits on its box.

The 6 best Intel CPUs of all time

Although it can be hard getting excited about Intel, the company has launched several CPUs that are worthy of being called the best of all time.
The Arc A770 graphics card running in a PC.

Can I use an Intel Arc GPU with AMD Ryzen?

AMD Ryzen CPUs can coexist with Intel Arc graphics cards, but you need to have the right ones, as Intel's new GPUs won't run their best without ReBAR.
AMD RX 6950 XT graphics card on a pink background.

It turns out AMD isn’t cutting GPU prices after all

Nearly two weeks ago, AMD shared a chart implying it was reducing the list prices of its RX 6000 GPUs, but it turns out that's not the case.
The Ryzen 9 7950X socketed into a motherboard.

Why it’s hard recommending AMD Ryzen 7000 after Intel’s Raptor Lake launch

AMD's newly released Ryzen 9 7950X is the fastest CPU you can buy. But it's still very hard to recommend it right now with Raptor Lake's impending release.
A group shot of Ryzen 7000 CPUs.

AMD Ryzen 7000 vs. Ryzen 5000: specs, performance, and more compared

Ryzen 7000 is almost here, but does it offer a real improvement over Ryzen 5000? We break down all the differences in specs, power, and performance.
A hand holding the Ryzen 9 7950X in front of a green light.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs. Intel Core i9-12900K: Two flagships face off

Now that the Ryzen 9 7950X is here, it's time to put it up against the CPU that's dominated the market for nearly a year: Intel's Core i9-12900K.
AMD RX 6950 XT installed in a PC.

Why I’m almost ready to switch to AMD GPUs for streaming

AMD has finally caught up with Nvidia on streaming thanks to the introduction of two new features: the new AMD encoder and AMD Noise Suppression.
Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD, pictured holding an AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card.

Why AMD doesn’t need to beat the RTX 4090 to overtake Nvidia

Nvidia raised prices for the RTX 4090, which gives AMD a unique opportunity to steal GPU crown even with lower performance.
New Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU over a black and green background.

Even without the RTX 4090, Nvidia is making building a PC much more expensive

Though RTX 40 could be fast, Nvidia's new GPUs are yet another round of price increases for GPUs, one that makes building a PC more expensive than ever before.
The AMD Radeon 7000-series save the date tweet

The RTX 4090 is here, but AMD’s RDNA 3 GPUs are right around the corner

The much-anticipated Radeon RX 7000-series graphics cards will drop on November 3, 2022, exactly six weeks from today.
AMD Radeon RX 6900 graphics card hovers over an AMD red and black background.

AMD says its next GPU will have more than just blazing speed

AMD has always had a focus on better performance per watt and its next GPU aims to take that to new levels, providing cooler, quieter gaming.
AMD Ryzen 7020 processor on a black background.

The first AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs are here, but they’re not what you’re expecting

AMD has released the first Ryzen 7000 CPUs, but they're only for laptops and don't share the same DNA as the upcoming desktop processors.
An Intel Alder Lake Core i5-12600K CPU and its packaging.

Ryzen 5 7600X vs. Intel Core i5-12600K

The AMD Ryzen 7600X is one of the most exciting chips to debut this year, but how does it stand up to Intel's killer 12600K CPU?
Four Corsair RAM sticks inside a motherboard.

What is AMD EXPO and should my DDR5 have it?

AMD EXPO is a new DDR5 overclocking standard, and it could be a big deal for Ryzen 7000. Here's everything you need to know about the new standard.
AMD Ryzen processor chip render.

The 6 best AMD CPUs of all time

Going through many highs and lows over the years, AMD has made six CPUs that have pushed technology and the world forward.
AMD Ryzen processor render.

What is Smart Access Storage? How AMD plans to kill load times

AMD announced Smart Access Storage alongside Ryzen 7000 CPUs. We break down what it is, how it works, and how you can enable it on your system.
The Ryzen 9 7900X sitting against a box.

Everything you need to upgrade to Ryzen 7000

Ryzen 7000 is a departure from AMD's last several generations. If you want to upgrade, here's everything you'll need.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

AMD might deal a huge blow to Intel with new 3D V-Cache CPUs

According to a new leak, AMD may be planning to release at least three 3D V-Cache CPUs, and that list includes the flagship Ryzen 9 7950X.
amd ryzen 7000 everything we know so far cpu render

Why AMD’s Ryzen 7000 price cuts are so important

AMD released details about its Ryzen 7000 processors, including an interesting change. Some processors are actually cheaper than last-gen parts.
A group shot of Ryzen 7000 CPUs.

AMD says the $300 Ryzen 5 7600X beats Intel’s best by up to 17%

AMD pulled back the curtain on its Ryzen 7000 CPUs, claiming that even the $300 Ryzen 5 7600X offers up to a 17% improvement over Intel's current flagship.
AMD CEO holding a Ryzen 7000 processor.

Everything announced at AMD’s Ryzen 7000 launch

AMD wrapped its Ryzen 7000 launch. Here's everything that was announced and a replay of the show in case you missed it.
AMD Memory and GPU.

What is AMD Smart Access Memory?

Are you ready for an AMD GPU upgrade? It's time to look at SAM, or Smart Access Memory, a feature on newer graphics cards that can innately boost performance.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D socketed in a motherboard.

AMD and Asus team up to make Zen 4 overclocking a breeze

Asus has just revealed that it will be adding a Dynamic OC Switcher feature to its ROG AM5 motherboards. This means good news for overclockers.
AMD RX 6950 XT installed in a PC.

Here’s everything you need to build a great gaming PC in 2022

While building a PC is fairly straightforward, you need to be prepared before you build. Here's everything you need to do before assembling your shiny new PC.
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The 6 best Nvidia GPUs of all time

Nvidia sets a very high standard for what truly is a great GPU. Here are the 6 best cards they've made since the very beginning.
Curcial Ballistix Max DDR4 5100MHz kit being installed.

How to overclock RAM

When you think of overclocking, you usually think of the CPU, but overclocking your RAM also has benefits. Here are the ways you can overclock RAM on your PC.
Graphics card in the Acer Predator Orion 7000.

GPU prices may be about to crash to incredible new lows

Nvidia may be preparing to apply yet another price drop for its RTX 30-series GPUs, according to reports emerging from China.
Intel Arc A750M Limited Edition graphics card sits on a desk.

Support for dual GPUs could be making an unexpected comeback

Intel showed off its upcoming Arc graphics cards during SIGGRAPH 2022. It seems that it will bring back something that AMD and Nvidia have long since abandoned.
An Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card seen from the side.

Nvidia just lost a billion dollars in gaming business as AMD continues to thrive

Nvidia's Q2 earnings look as if the company lost a billion dollars in revenue since last year, while AMD gained a billion dollars.
Graphics card going into motherboard slot.

Why now is actually a great time to build a new PC

Current gen CPUs and GPUs have never been cheaper, and passing up this opportunity to wait for the next generation might be a bad idea.
Three GPUs from the Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 Series.

New report claims that Nvidia may leave AMD in the dust

We now know the predicted launch dates and specs for Nvidia's RTX 40-series lineup. It seems that it might beat AMD and be the first to release next-gen cards.