Budget pc articles

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo isn't for you. But it might be the most important laptop announcement in years - and the budget Windows market should be paying close attention.

Platform longevity helped define Ryzen's rise, but was it really the secret sauce? As Nova Lake and Zen 6 approach, we revisit AM4 to see how much socket support truly shaped the CPU market.

We once told people to avoid the Ryzen 5 5500. Years later, it's a top-selling CPU. With DDR5 prices spiraling, has this budget Zen 3 chip become the right choice after all?

Almost no one asked for it, but curiosity won out. We're taking a close look at Intel's Core Ultra 5 225F – a locked, budget-focused CPU that's been quietly sitting on shelves for nearly a year.

Which $250 GPU is the better buy: Nvidia's RTX 5050 or Intel's Arc B580? We compare performance, upscaling quality, and VRAM limits to find out.

With DDR5 prices still rising, DDR4 vs. DDR5 is back in focus as we test whether pairing DDR4 with a budget Intel Core i5 CPU can offset the cost of DDR5 and challenge the Ryzen competition.

We compare the budget friendly Core i5 12400F and Ryzen 5 7500F to see which CPU still delivers the best value in modern games using updated hardware and consistent test conditions.

AMD's Ryzen 5 9500F is generating plenty of buzz. We tested this cut-down 9600X - same cores, no iGPU, and slightly lower clocks - to see if it's a smart, affordable upgrade for your next build.

AMD's Ryzen 5 8400F was once an obscure OEM chip, but now it's showing up online for cheap. We tested it against AMD's other budget CPUs to see if this rebadged Zen 4 processor is actually worth buying.

How should you keep your CPU cool? From budget air coolers to powerful liquid AIOs, this guide will help you replace your stock cooler for something much better for very little money.

We tested AMD and Nvidia's latest 8GB GPUs and found major performance issues when compared to their 16GB counterparts. Here's how they hold up under real-world, VRAM-intensive conditions.

Building a budget gaming PC? Don't let a pricey GPU trick you into cutting corners elsewhere. Here are 7 components you shouldn't cheap out on if you want smooth, reliable performance.

Nvidia's RTX 5050 launched with no reviews, no benchmarks, and barely any availability. It's their latest GPU release – and once again, you're expected to buy blind. But we've tested it, so you don't have to.

Intel's Arc B570 is a scaled-down version of the B580. But with reduced cores, clock speed, VRAM, and bandwidth, it offers less for only a 12% price cut. Can it still compete?

After months of testing and gathering new CPU benchmark data, in this review we compare 28 CPUs across 14 games, helping you choose the best value processor for your next gaming PC.