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Cost Per Frame: Best Value Graphics Cards in Early 2025
Graphics card prices have become detached from reality, making advertised MSRPs almost meaningless. In this article, we examine real-world GPU prices and reveal which offer the best value.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Review: The Best High-End CPU
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been a massive hit with gamers. Now, AMD is back with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D, aiming to deliver both top-tier gaming and productivity power.
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D arrive March 12, starting at $599
Zotac fights scalpers by selling GeForce RTX 50 GPUs direct via Discord channel
Guide to AMD Ryzen AM5 Motherboard Chipsets
When choosing a motherboard for your Ryzen CPU, you'll find options like X870, B650, A620, and the new B850 and B840. This guide explains the chipset differences, PCIe lane setups, and help you pick the right board.
AMD's AM4 platform is still going strong after many years, AMD reports a 50/50 sales split with AM5
Why it matters: It's been almost three years since AMD launched the AM5 chipset alongside Ryzen 7000 CPUs. But according to a company executive, global sales of AM5 and the previous-gen AM4 are split 50/50, illustrating how the socket that supports Zen 1 through to Zen 3 remains popular.
Intel Z890 Motherboard Roundup: 50 Boards Tested
After months of testing over 50 Z890 motherboards, we've gathered a massive amount of data. Was it worth it? Who knows – but if you're looking for the best Intel Z890 board, you're in the right place.
Nvidia's RTX 5080 is Actually an RTX 5070 - Wait, What?
Take a hard look at the specs, and you'll soon realize the RTX 5080 is just an RTX 5070 in disguise. Nvidia's greed may be at play, and we'll prove it by analyzing historical GPU configurations.
Intel proposes new modular standards for laptops and mini PCs to improve repairability
Cableless GPU design supports backward compatibility and up to 1,000W
Intel Arc B580 GPU Re-Review: Old PC vs New PC Test
Intel's Arc B580 debuted as a budget-friendly GPU champion, but new data reveals performance struggles with older CPUs. Our re-review dives deep into benchmarks, CPU limitations, and gaming scenarios.
Intel Arc B580 Review: Best Value GPU
PC gaming gets a boost with Intel's Arc B580, a $250 GPU that beats the RTX 4060 and RX 7600. Featuring 12GB VRAM, Xe2 architecture, and built for 1440p gaming, it's a game-changer for budget setups.
A "platform upgrade" involves swapping which core PC components?
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Review: The New Gaming CPU King
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is here, bringing powerful upgrades with 3D V-Cache tech and enhanced thermals. Without question, this is the best CPU released since the 7800X3D, making it a game-changer.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Review: Why So Slow for Gaming?
Intel's new mainstream Core Ultra 5 245K challenges the Ryzen 7 9700X in gaming and productivity. With 6 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores, plus DDR5 support, it offers solid specs for demanding workloads.
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K Review: Better Value, But...
The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K features 8 P-Cores and 12 E-Cores with improved clock speeds and power efficiency. Let's see how it compares to AMD's lineup and the i7-14700K it means to replace.
AMD X870/X870E Motherboard Roundup: 21 Motherboards Tested
After a month of in-depth testing, we've reviewed 21 AMD X870/X870E motherboards. From affordable to high-end, this roundup will help you decide which model is worth your investment despite the high prices.
Gigabyte add-on card brings Thunderbolt 5 to existing desktop PCs
Forward-looking: Thunderbolt 5 doubles Thunderbolt 4's bandwidth, offering 80Gbps transfer speeds in either direction. However, Thunderbolt 5's alternate mode can transmit at 120Gbps while receiving data at 40Gbps upon detecting certain devices. The extra boost currently only supports cable lengths up to two meters.
New Asus ROG Thor III PSUs sport an OLED screen to track power draw
Intel unveils Core Ultra 200 desktop CPUs, Arrow Lake brings architecture overhaul
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. 9700X: 3D V-Cache Still Going Hard!
We've tested the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with Windows 11 24H2 and compared it to the new Ryzen 7 9700X. This review dives into performance data across patched 23H2 and 24H2, examining how both CPUs stack up.
AMD X870 Flagship Roundup: Zen 5 Motherboards Are Here
AMD's new 800-series chipsets are officially here, but are they worth the upgrade? We'll dive into performance, features, and pricing of the X870E motherboards from Asus, Asrock, Gigabyte, and MSI.












