Buying guide articles
Top 5 Monitors for Nvidia RTX 4090, 4080 & AMD Radeon RX 7900 GPUs
If you're upgrading to a new flagship GPU from AMD or Nvidia, you won't want to play games on some crappy old monitor. Harness their full benefits using a top quality display like these 5 recommendations.
TechSpot PC Buying Guide: New-Gen vs. Old-Gen
The PC market has changed tremendously in the past few months. New Ryzen, Intel Core CPUs and high-end GPUs, so should you buy the latest and greatest, or settle for more affordable parts? In this PC Buying Guide update we've included four recommended component lists, meant for different budgets and purposes...
The Best CPU Coolers - Holidays 2022
How should you keep your CPU cool? The more powerful your CPU is, the bigger and better cooler you'll need, but rest assured our guide will cover many great options at every size and price point.
The Best Gaming Laptops - Holidays 2022
The problem with gaming laptops these days is not their lack of power or hefty size, it's that there's so much choice: Intel or AMD? Team Green or Team Red? Faster display or higher resolution? To help you pick the laptop most suited to your needs, we've updated our recommendations with the latest and greatest.
The Best SSDs and PC Storage - Holidays 2022
Fast storage is now a commodity, and hopefully it will only get bigger and faster. Our best storage picks are split into six categories covering SSDs, HDDs, portable and external drives.
The Best Gaming Monitors: 1440p, 4K, Ultrawide and HDR
Our picks for the best gaming monitors come after much testing to give you comprehensive advice on shopping the best models including 1440p, 4K, ultrawide and HDR gaming monitors.
A Rocky Launch: Gamers Are Not Buying Nvidia's RTX 4080
The launch of Nvidia's RTX 4080 has not gone well, with weak demand for the high-end GPU which is unusual. That said, it's been an interesting month for the GPU market despite the slower movement.
The Best PC Speakers: From 2.1 to Surround & Studio Monitors
A good set of speakers for your PC is essential when it comes to truly appreciating music, movies, and games. Here are some of the best PC speakers you can buy right now.
The Best CPUs: Productivity and Gaming
With readers constantly inquiring about which CPU they should buy, and after all the extensive testing you're familiar with, the TechSpot CPU buying guide narrows things down to a handful of recommendations you can trust.
The Best Computer Cases: Full Towers, Mid Towers, Small Form Factor, and More
Choosing the right case for all your PC hardware is important, but with so many options, how do you know what's best for you? Our round-up of the best cases makes the process much, much easier.
Which iPad Model Should You Get? Late 2022 Update
If you are buying a new iPad, you may find there are many more options than before. The iPad Pros differ in more than size, the Air and Mini are around, and there's two generations of standard iPads.
Are We Reaching GPU Normalcy? The Answer Is (Almost) Yes
It's time for another look at graphics card pricing and this month it's particularly exciting as we enter a new generation of GPU hardware. So what impact has that had on other GPUs?
GPU Mining Is Dead, Where Are My Cheap GPUs?
Let's talk GPU prices and this month's update is very interesting because of two key factors: the first, Nvidia just launched new GeForce 40 series graphics cards; and second, GPU mining is now dead.
The Best 1440p Gaming Monitors: Late 2022
Gaming monitors at 1440p remain the sweet spot for many PC gamers who don't want to spend a ton of money to play at high refresh rates. With recent price drops, it's actually become an affordable segment with plenty of great options to choose from.
Nvidia and AMD Seriously Want to Offload Current-Gen GPUs
In the lead up to next-gen GPUs and current graphics card pricing discussion, there are still a few horrible deals, a few decent buys, and some news to talk about in our latest GPU pricing update.
TechSpot PC Buying Guide: H2 2022
With next-gen products around the corner, is it a good time to buy or build a new PC? This PC Buying Guide update gets you four recommended component lists, meant for different budgets and purposes.
Best HDR Gaming Monitors 2022, and Learn What Fake HDR Monitors to Avoid
Until now, it hasn't made sense to write a guide about the best HDR monitors for gaming, but it feels like we're finally starting to see some momentum with some noteworthy contenders.
The Best GPUs, Mid-2022 Update: How Not To Overspend
When it comes to graphics cards, we go in-depth. Every year we test dozens of GPUs from Nvidia and AMD (hopefully soon from Intel, too) to see which ones are worth your money, and which are dead on arrival.
Great Phones For Less Than $500: Affordable Choices, Excellent Value
You won't get the latest SoC, camera tech, and a few other bells and whistles with our great value choices, however, these phones are capable of handling almost everything you can throw at them.
The Best Compact PC Cases to Put on a Desk
If you have a desktop PC, you may not want to put it on the floor. Case in point, there are short PC cases that are more suitable than most for use on a desk. Here are some of the best of them.
GeForce vs Radeon: Best Value GPUs Right Now
Graphics card prices keep falling, so how about we look at which GPUs offer the best value? To complement our pricing update, here's how the GPUs compare in terms of cost per frame right now.
The Best SSDs and PC Storage - 2022 Update
Fast storage has become a true commodity, and hopefully it will only get bigger and faster. From latest-gen NVMe SSDs to traditional HDDs, our best storage picks are divided into six categories.






















