TechSpot
TechSpot exclusive features, tech reviews, original coverage, and buying guides. A tech enthusiast must-read.
Cherry Xtrfy MX 8.2 Pro TMR Keyboard Review
Cherry's MX 8.2 Pro TMR is its first magnetic keyboard using tunnel magnetoresistance tech instead of Hall Effect, promising ultra-fast wireless performance and rare hot-swap support for mechanical switches.
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review: For the FPS Chasers
AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D promises the fastest gaming performance yet, with higher clocks and a small price bump. But does it deliver real gains, or is it just more hype?
Windows 11 25H2 vs Windows 10: Which is Faster for Gaming?
Microsoft loves to promote Windows 11 25H2's AI features and other improvements, but can it actually game faster than Windows 10? We tested 14 modern titles to find out if the upgrade is worth it.
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 vs DLSS 4: Good But Not Flawless
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 arrives with a new transformer model promising better image quality, but not without performance trade-offs. We test DLSS 4.5 vs DLSS 4 to see where this latest upscaler genuinely improves.
Nvidia G-Sync Pulsar Tested: A Massive Leap in LCD Clarity
Nvidia's new G-Sync Pulsar takes gaming motion clarity to a new level. After hands-on testing, we break down how its advanced strobing, VRR support, and rolling scan work together to deliver elite results.
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D Revisited, Four Years Later
We revisit the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and 5700X3D to see how they hold up in modern games, updating our benchmarks and comparing them against today's CPUs across multiple generations.
AMD Zen 3's Second Act: Revisiting the Ryzen 5600X, 5700X, and 5800XT
DDR5 pricing has pushed gamers back to AMD's AM4 platform. With Zen 3D chips gone, CPUs like the 5600X, 5700X, and 5800XT are resurging, so we retested them across 14 games.
How Much RAM Do Gamers Need? 8GB vs. 16GB vs. 32GB vs. 64GB
As modern games push memory harder, choosing the right amount of RAM matters more than ever. With DRAM pricing in flux, we revisit the big question: is 16GB still enough for gaming?
Best Value X3D: AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D Review
AMD's CPU binning spree continues with the Ryzen 5 7500X3D, a cut-down, cache-heavy offshoot of the 7800X3D lineage. An OEM chip that somehow landed at retail, it raises plenty of questions.
The Worst GPUs of 2025: We Love Our GPUs, Just Not These Ones
This GPU generation brought some progress, but also some baffling decisions. In 2025, AMD and Nvidia were still pushing 8GB graphics cards, and gamers are finally pushing back.
Upgrading During the DRAM Apocalypse with AMD's $75 CPU
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?
The Modern SD Card Buying Guide: Sizes, Speeds, and Storage Classes
Expandable storage may be disappearing from phones, but SD cards still power consoles, cameras, and more. This guide explains the specs, speeds, and formats that actually matter, so you can buy the right card with confidence.
Nvidia RTX 5050 vs Intel Arc B580: Budget GPU Battle
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.
The Best PC Games (You Should Be Playing)
One of last year's standout gaming stories was the rise of indie hits, proving that while game dev budgets balloon, spectacle matters less than how fun a game is to play.
Single Stick vs. Dual Channel RAM: How Much Performance Do You Actually Lose?
DRAM prices just doubled, pushing many builders to consider running a single 16 GB stick. We test how much performance you give up when running a Ryzen system in single vs. dual channel.
AMD FSR Redstone Looks Sharp on Paper, Plays Rough, Launches Broken
AMD FSR Redstone launches with big promises, but Frame Generation is still flawed and major features are locked to RDNA 4. If you expected a leap toward Nvidia-level tech, this will disappoint.
Six Years of $500 Radeon GPUs Tested: The RX 9070 Comes Out on Top
We look back at six years of $500-tier Radeon cards to see where the new RX 9070 lands - and whether it finally delivers the leap AMD's midrange has needed.
The Best SSDs and Storage - Late 2025 Update
The storage market is in flux: PCIe 4.0 prices are climbing, PCIe 5.0 and USB4 are getting cheaper, and Crucial is gone. Here are the best picks for speed, capacity, and value.
DDR5 vs. DDR4 Gaming Performance Revisited
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.
TechSpot wasn't always called TechSpot. What was its original 1990s name?
The OLED Burn-In Test: 21-Month Update
We've spent 21 months stress-testing a 4K OLED with nonstop productivity work. Now, after 5,000 hours of static use on our MSI 321URX, it's time to revisit how burn-in is shaping the panel.
Cost Per Frame: Best Value Graphics Cards Right Now
GPU prices are finally at or below MSRP, but rising memory costs could push them back up fast. With hikes expected soon, now's the moment to buy. So which cards deliver the best value globally?























