MSI Claw review (updated): faster but not better
The MSI Claw shows some promise with its quality build and speakers, but there are far too many problems for it to earn a recommendation.
Laptops are compromising for AI, and we have nothing to show for it
Dedicated AI processors are now a mainstay in laptops, despite the fact that there isn't much of a use for them right now.
Intel commits to two-year extended warranties for unstable chips
Intel finally responds to the growing processors issue, though the details are the warranty are still slim.
Intel might get slapped with a class-action lawsuit
Intel's instability problem is only getting more pronounced, with a law firm now investigating a potential class-action lawsuit.
Why I finally gave up on gaming laptops
Gaming laptops serve a purpose, but I can't find room for one in my repertoire of devices any longer.
I’ve lost all hope in PC hardware this year
At the start of 2024, we all thought we had a lot of interesting PC hardware coming up. Now, in the second half of the year, things are starting to look bleak.
I grilled Intel about its massive stability problem — here’s what it told me
Intel needs to provide answers for the instability on 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs. I grilled the company, and here's what it told me.
Gamers are flocking to return Intel CPUs — and some are permanently damaged
A retailer has gone on the record about Intel's instability problems and claims high return rates for 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs.
Intel is losing ground to AMD
Intel's market share has decreased to 71.9% in the third quarter of 2024. It remains the global leader in processor sales, but is steadily losing ground to AMD.
Intel breaks silence on disastrous instability problem
Intel has finally narrowed down the cause of instability on 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs, but we still don't have a fix.
Intel ‘disgustingly’ rejected some faulty CPU returns, YouTuber says
Intel has addressed the instability issue on its 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs, but a YouTuber says the problem goes deeper.
Intel can’t stay silent for much longer
Instability issues with 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs still haven't been resolved, and Intel's silence on the matter can't continue.
Intel responds to reported laptop CPU instability problems
After facing instability issues with their Core i9 desktop CPUs, Intel has denied that mobile chips have the same problem.
Is your Intel CPU crashing? Here’s how to RMA an Intel CPU
If you're experiencing crashes, instability, or poor performance, you should consider getting your processor replaced. Here is how to RMA an Intel CPU.
AMD just snatched the performance crown, even with an impaired Ryzen 9 9950X
An early sample of AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X has been tested, and it already manages to beat the Intel Core i9-14900KS.
This pack of corn puffs hasn’t left my gaming PC — here’s why
I carried a small piece of Taiwan home with me, and it's this pack of corn puffs that haven't left the side of my gaming PC.
Game developer calls Intel flagship CPUs ‘defective’
According to the game studio behind Path of Titans, Intel's best CPUs fail almost every time, pushing Alderon Games toward AMD instead.
This is the PC gaming hardware I’m still looking forward to in 2024
We're halfway through 2024, but there's still a ton of PC gaming hardware on the way. Here's what I'm looking forward to the most.
AMD is now more recognizable than Intel
A new report from Kantar says that AMD has higher brand recognition than Intel, and it's one of the top 10 rising brands, alongside the likes of Nvidia.
Intel just discontinued a CPU that’s only 2 years old
Intel is discontinuing several CPU models, including the Core i9-12900KS that was released just two years ago.
This could be the reason you upgrade your GPU
Nvidia, AMD, and Intel are all looking toward neural compression techniques, and they may play a big role in the next generation of graphics cards.
Intel’s next-gen CPUs are leaving a big feature behind
The first major leak for Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs is here, and it shows that the chips will drop support for a big feature we've seen in previous generations.
AMD just revealed a game-changing feature for your graphics card
AMD is set to reveal a neural texture block compression technique next week, which could have big implications for the next generation of graphics cards.
The biggest question about Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs was just answered
Intel's Lunar Lake CPUs have been shrouded in mystery, but a new leak details the critical specs of these processors.
Four months later, Intel CPU stability issues remain
A closer look at the crashes that plague the Intel Core i9-14900K and the Core i9-13900K shows that the fixes that are currently available don't suffice.
Microsoft Copilot sounds great. Here’s why I definitely won’t use it
Microsoft's Copilot is groundbreaking, and yet, I'm really not that eager to start using it.
No, Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs aren’t being delayed
A new report suggests that Intel's Lunar Lake CPUs are being delayed, but Intel says that's not the case.
The 7 worst CPUs of all time
We see disappointing CPUs in every generation, but few are truly bad enough to earn a spot among the worst processors of all time. Here's a look at them.
AMD and Intel are being locked out of Copilot+ — for now
Despite launching new components that meet Microsoft's requirements for Copilot+, AMD and Intel won't have the new AI features at launch.
I hate prebuilt gaming PCs — but the Corsair One i500 changed my mind
The Corsair One i500 is an expensive gaming PC, but it still manages to feel worth every penny.
PC gaming has an efficiency problem
Peak performance often dominates the conversation with gaming PCs, but peak efficiency is where you should be at in 2024.
A wave of new handhelds is arriving at the worst possible time
We just saw a frenzy of new handheld gaming PCs at Computex, but they're showing up at the worst possible time.
Gaming laptops are being left behind
This year's Computex was filled with interesting announcements, but laptop gamers were definitely pushed to the sidelines.
These 7 announcements stole the show at Computex 2024
Computex 2024 was absolutely stuffed with announcements, but these seven reveals stood out the most from the event.