I’m fed up with the AMD vs. Nvidia vs. Intel discourse, and you should be too
The rivalry between AMD, Intel, and Nvidia might be good marketing at times, but it's to the detriment of most users. Here's why.
How to build a PC for Starfield
Is your PC ready to run Starfield? If it's time to upgrade or you're swapping from a console, here are some great builds to check out.
Intel is using AI to make your laptop battery last longer
Intel representatives gave away details of its upcoming Meteor Lake processors at this year's Hot Chips conference.
Gamers are finally buying new graphics cards again
According to the latest market figures, graphics card sales are slowly climbing back up, despite it being a traditionally weak time of the year.
Thunderbolt 4: everything you need to know
Thunderbolt 4 is the latest standard of Thunderbolt, and though it doesn't raise the bar for performance, it improves performance guarantees dramatically.
Get ready to pay more for Intel’s next-gen CPUs
Intel is expected to launch the new Raptor Lake Refresh 14th-gen desktop processors at increased prices.
Intel’s 14th-gen Raptor Lake refresh might be a major disappointment
Intel's upcoming 14th-gen Raptor Lake refresh might be a major disappointment, especially if a recent MSI leak is to be believed.
Some of our worst fears about Starfield may now be confirmed
The latest findings about Starfield spell bad news for gamers -- unless you're using an AMD GPU, that is.
GPU sales figures show that AMD is its own greatest enemy
The latest report on graphics cards sales shows us that while AMD is highly competitive, Nvidia might not even be its worst enemy.
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.
Billions of Intel CPUs are leaking passwords and killing performance
A recently discovered vulnerability that affects lots of Intel CPUs could steal your data, but there's a fix. The downside? It'll cost you performance.
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?
Intel Core i5 vs. i7: Which CPU is right for you in 2023?
Intel offers the Core i5 and i7 ranges for the mainstream market, but which should you choose? Our Intel Core i5 versus i7 guide breaks down the differences.
Yet another disappointment about Intel’s next chips may be true
Fresh information suggests that Intel might stick with a four-core count on its upcoming 14th-gen Core i3 desktop processors.
Intel’s most powerful CPUs may not launch until 2024
Intel's internal performance projections confirm Arrow Lake desktop CPUs will be arriving next year.
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.
Intel’s next budget CPUs may finally be worth buying for gamers
Intel is expected to refresh its existing Rocket Lake range of CPUs later this year with increased core count and clock speeds.
How Intel could use AI to tackle a massive issue in PC gaming
Intel is introducing seven new papers to Siggraph 2023, which cover everything from path tracing on integrated GPUs to VRAM limitations.
Intel chips held back the 15-inch MacBook Air, Apple says
Apple has claimed the 15-inch MacBook Air might not exist if it wasn’t for its own Apple silicon chips, in an apparent jab at Intel’s past processor efforts.
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.
Intel just admitted defeat
Intel has just announced that it's rebranding its processor line, starting with the upcoming Meteor Lake CPUs. Here are all the changes.
Intel’s Arc graphics cards have quietly become excellent
Intel's Arc A770 and A750 were decent, if imperfect, GPUs at launch, but they've massively improved since then.
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.
Intel thinks your next CPU needs an AI processor — here’s why
Intel provided some details about how the dedicated AI processor in its upcoming Meteor Lake chips work, and how they'll be used in the future.
Asus fights to save face after a huge AMD Ryzen controversy
Asus has been the subject of a lot of controversy in the past couple of weeks, and its motherboards might be suffering for it.
Intel addresses a mysterious patch coming to nearly all PCs this week
A mysterious patch from Intel is scheduled for this Friday that applies to nearly all of its modern CPUs.
The best PC builds: budget, gaming, video editing, and more
Building your own PC is rewarding, but it takes a lot of research. Check out our best PC builds to save yourself time and buy a great desktop.
A massive data breach has left Intel scrambling for solutions
MSI suffered a major data breach, but it's not the only company impacted -- all Intel users may be at risk.
After 15 years, Intel may be killing the Core i5 and Core i7
Intel's "Core i" branding has been around for 15 years now, but a change may be in the works in the next generation.
Your next smartphone might have an Intel processor — seriously
Intel is one of the biggest names for laptop and desktop chips. Now, it's diving into the world of smartphone and tablet processors.
Nvidia’s outrageous pricing strategy is exactly why we need AMD and Intel
Nvidia is the leader of the pack in the discrete GPU market, but it's time that AMD and Intel tried to give it a run for its money.
Intel may have found the solution to Nvidia’s melting GPUs
The 12VHPWR connector built up a pretty bad reputation in Nvidia's GPUs, but Intel may have found a solution to the problems it can cause.
Here’s how Intel doubled Arc GPUs’ performance with a simple driver update
Intel delivered a massive boost in performance for its Arc GPUs with a simple driver update, but how? We sat down with Intel to dig deeper.
Hogwarts Legacy PC: best settings, ray tracing, DLSS, and more
Hogwarts Legacy has some issues on PC, but our guide to the best settings can help you optimize your performance.