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The best Ryzen 9 7950X cooler only costs about $35
Hardware The Ryzen 9 7950X offers incredible gaming performance offset by high power draw causing raised temperatures, so I've found the best CPU cooler to match.
Craving power? These Core i9 laptops are the best we've tested.
Laptops Intel's Core i9 and Core Ultra 9 CPUs are among the industry's most powerful processors, and the laptops that feature them are phenomenal. These are our favorites that we've tested and reviewed.
NVIDIA reveals non-DLSS performance in its new RTX 5000 GPUs
Hardware The first of NVIDIA's RTX 5000 GPUs is expected at the end of January, and the company has released details surrounding non-DLSS performance. Here's what you need to know.
Need internet everywhere? These are the best laptops with 5G LTE.
Laptops It's the best 5G laptop on the market, but there are some tempting alternatives.
I got my hands on Civilization 7, and I'm impressed by the changes
Gaming Civilization gets a significant overhaul for its seventh entry, and I'm having a blast.
Leaked Arc B570 performance shows it's not far behind the B580
Hardware Intel is gearing up to launch its next Arc Battlemage desktop GPU on January 16, and a new leak suggests the Arc B570 won't be too far behind its B580 sibling.
A look at Super Resolution from NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, and Microsoft
Hardware Super Resolution tech allows for better graphics and improved performance, but how do these individual methods compare?
AMD's Zen 5 platform grows significantly in 2025
Hardware AMD showed off a lot of new hardware at CES 2025, including a bunch of new Zen 5 processors for desktop and mobile platforms. Here's everything you need to know about Zen 5.
I thought the RTX 5070 was my next GPU ... now I'm not so sure
Desktop PC One of AMD's mysterious Radeon RX 9000 cards might be a better fit in my gaming PC.
Have an RTX 3080? These CPU upgrades are easy to recommend.
Desktop NVIDIA's RTX 3080 remains a relevant GPU for gaming in 2025, and you can make the most of it with the right CPU. Here are my favorites to help you get the perfect hardware combo.
Out of all the laptops we've tested, these are our favorite AI PCs
Laptops Shopping for a new laptop? It only makes sense to check out the best AI PCs on the market today.
The worst of CES 2025
CES 2025 CES 2025 was full of new and high-tech gadgets, but not everything we saw was positive. Here are some of the goods that gave us pause or otherwise leaned toward disappointment rather than surprise.
What you need to know about NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPUs
Hardware NVIDIA finally revealed its RTX 5000 GPUs after months of leaks and rumors. Here's what you need to know before the official launch of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080.
Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X chip finds a home in new ASUS Vivobook PCs
Laptops ASUS announced a bunch of new Copilot+ PCs at CES 2025, returning to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X hardware after a run of Intel-based models. Here's what you need to know.
Where did folding screens go? ASUS and Lenovo unveil dual-screen PCs
Laptops Lenovo and ASUS unveiled refreshed dual-screen laptops at CES 2025, leaving folding screens behind.
Lenovo’s rollable-screen ThinkBook Plus laptop is finally unveiled
Laptops At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Lenovo introduced its ThinkBook Plus (Gen 6) with a 14-to-16.7-inch rollable OLED display.
Lenovo Legion gaming laptop redesign removes my favorite feature
Laptops More space is needed for an upgraded cooling system to handle heat from Intel and NVIDIA's latest.
MAINGEAR's new custom APEX gaming PCs are the swankiest desktops I've ever seen
PC Gaming Pre-built PCs often make sacrifices in the name of style, but MAINGEAR looks to have perfected both with its new APEX RUSH and APEX FORCE gaming desktops.
HP's new top-tier AI gaming laptop cleans its own fans
Laptops Dust can easily clog up your gaming laptop, resulting in a noticeable drop in performance. HP wants to fix that with self-cleaning intake fans in its new OMEN MAX 16 gaming laptop.
Alienware resurrected the Area-51 as its flagship gaming PC
PC Gaming The new Area-51 desktop is accompanied by two Area-51 laptops with an all-new design.
Is AMD's new Ryzen AI Max mobile CPU actually faster than an RTX 4090?
Laptops New Ryzen AI 300 chips expand AI power, and 3D V-Cache makes its return to the mobile space.
Acer's Revo Box AI mini PC looks like a great alternative to the Mac mini
Mini PC Acer announced a variety of new Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD and Intel chips at CES 2025, but the standout is a mini PC with slick design, lots of ports, and a powerful NPU.
Acer's new AI laptop uses oyster shells to help reach carbon neutrality
Laptops Oyster shells are great for composting, and apparently also great for building eco-friendly laptops. Check out Acer's Aspire Vero 16, a carbon-neutral AI PC.
