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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 most powerful CPUs may not launch until 2024
Intel's internal performance projections confirm Arrow Lake desktop CPUs will be arriving next year.
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.
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.
Alienware x17 R2 review: The absurdity of a 480Hz gaming laptop
Alienware did something wild by adding a 480Hz screen to one of its fastest laptops. And although the screen is smooth, it's not the right upgrade for everyone.
Framework Laptop now offering CPU upgrade to Intel’s latest
The most customizable laptop gets upgraded to Intel Alder Lake chips.
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.
Intel’s Meteor Lake will be its first 7nm desktop processors, launching in 2023
Smaller is better as far as semiconductors are concerned, and Intel is on track to deliver Meteor Lake, its 7nm processor, on desktops in 2023.
Intel’s first 10nm desktop chips could be twice as fast as predecessor
Intel puts its pedal to the silicon, and the upcoming Alder Lake chipset could get a boost of 20% in single-thread and 2x the performance in multi-thread tasks.
Nvidia’s Resizable BAR explained: What is it and how can you get a gaming boost?
Nvidia debuted Resizable BAR on its RTX 3060, and its coming to other RTX 3000 cards in March, allowing gamers to get a boost in select titles.
Upgrading to Intel’s new 11th-gen processors might require a new motherboard
Intel requires a motherboard upgrade for select 400 series boards if gamers want to get new 11th Gen Rocket Lake-S desktop processors.
Leaked image reveals future Intel exascale chips with PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 memory
Leaked diagrams reveal that Intel could support PCI Express 5.0 and DDR5 memory on its 4th-Gen Xeon processor, code-named Sapphire Rapids.
Intel’s 12th-Gen 16-core Alder Lake-S can reach 4GHz speeds, according to leak
Intel's 12th-Gen Alder Lake processor was only previewed earlier this year at CES, and now a new benchmark leak reveals new details about the silicon.
Intel adds Nvidia RTX gaming power to compact NUC 11 Enthusiast mini PC
Intel's Phantom Canyon NUC is designed for gamers in cramped spaces with powerful silicon and a compact design.
Intel vs. AMD at CES 2021: The processor war wages on
Intel and AMD are arming themselves for battle in laptops, desktops, and graphics. No matter who wins, 2021 is shaping to be an excellent year for PC enthusiasts.
Intel CES 2021 highlights: New laptop processors, desktop CPUs, and more
Intel came into CES with processors and autonomous driving.
GPU prices expected to go up 25% due to Trump tariffs
If you're waiting for supplies to normalize before upgrading to a new GPU from AMD or Nvidia, be prepared to pay 25% more due to Trump's import tariffs.
A former Apple engineer reveals the secret 10-year plan behind the M1 chip
Apple is a company that loves keeping a good secret. According to a former employee, Apple kept the Mac’s M1 chip under wraps for ten years before it launched.
For the first time in 14 years, AMD beats Intel in PassMark desktop market share
Intel briefly fell behind AMD in the desktop CPU market share, according to new data from the benchmarking firm, PassMark. The AMD lead was up to near 1.6%