The $120,000 Titan A900 crams 6TB of RAM into what's quite possibly the world's most powerful desktop PC
The top-tier model includes a 256-core server processor
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Intel unveils Core Ultra 200 desktop CPUs, Arrow Lake brings architecture overhaul
Intel bets on power efficiency, but gaming gains remain uncertain
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.
In old PCs, what was the function of the "Turbo" button?
A long, long time ago, desktop PCs used to have a Turbo button alongside Power and Reset.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs. Intel Core i7-14700K: 42 Game Benchmark
AMD had claimed the Ryzen 7 9700X would outperform Intel's i7-14700K by 6% in gaming. They have revised this statement though, admitting that both CPUs should be a match. But are they?
TechSpot PC Buying Guide: 2H 2024
The TechSpot PC Buying Guide helps you navigate the current state of the PC hardware market. With AMD's Ryzen 9000 series underperforming and Intel facing stability issues, we guide you to the best current options.
Acer unveils new gaming PCs, including its first handheld, and a Predator 15th-gen Core Arrow Lake desktop
Acer also revealed a laptop with a detachable controller
MSI's latest concept is a massive PC you can chat with directly – no monitor needed
It's an unusually 'chonky' boy as well
Lenovo's Yoga Portal is an Apple Mac Studio competitor with desktop-grade hardware
A China exclusive, at least for now
NZXT's Flex subscription program lets you rent a gaming PC, but is it good value?
Would you pay $4,056 over two years?
Opinion: The rapidly evolving world of AI PCs
We're already seeing some interesting shifts and redefined comparisons in the Copilot+ PC era
Something to look forward to: Even though it's only been two months since they were first announced and just a month since they've shipped, Copilot+ PCs are already having a noticeable impact on the PC market. Major OEMs like Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft's Surface group have released slick new NPU-accelerated "AI PCs." Other vendors such as Samsung, Acer, and Asus have also joined with impressive new devices.
Android 15 will feature a much improved desktop mode with better window management
Android 15 is expected to launch alongside the Pixel 9 in August
How Much RAM Do Gamers Need? 16GB vs. 32GB vs. 64GB
How much RAM do gamers need? It's a question we get asked a lot, and it's one we used to answer yearly with a good old-fashioned benchmark review. Here's our latest update.
A new amusement center will teach kids how to build PCs
It's never too early to start
MSI showcases desktop PC with a 1080p screen on the front, possibly featuring Arrow Lake and Blackwell chips
What hardware the desktop AI PC uses remains unclear
AMD unveils Ryzen 9000 CPUs, debuts new Zen 5 architecture
The 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X and three more new CPUs will debut next month
Highly anticipated: AMD has announced new Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs based on the Zen 5 architecture, alongside new motherboard chipsets to support them. Additional details about the AM5 socket and new mobile chips with a heavy dose of AI were also revealed. We were briefed ahead of the Computex keynote, and are now over in Taipei, covering the floor with more coverage to come.
This desk hides a full gaming PC, RTX 4090, and widescreen OLED monitor included
YouTube channel DIY Perks shows how to make a hidden hatch PC desk
Qualcomm is offering a NUC-like Snapdragon X mini desktop for Windows developers
Top-end Snapdragon specs for $899 with ports for four 4K displays
The History of Handheld Gaming PCs: From Humble Beginnings to the Future of PC Gaming
The dream of the handheld gaming PC is alive thanks to the Steam Deck and its ilk, but that road has been dotted with broken promises, unrealistic expectations, and some cool yet impractical machines.
CPU overclockers hit a ceiling, and it happened about 17 years ago
The golden age of overclocking has long passed
The big picture: Intel recently invited two leading overclockers to its headquarters to discuss achieving the world's first 9 GHz CPU overclock. The duo of Pieter-Jan Plaisier (SkatterBencher) and Jon Sandström (ElmorLabs) also looked back at CPU frequency overclocking milestones along the way, highlighting an obvious wall that was hit roughly 17 years ago.
Lenovo ThinkCentre mini PC features a Core i5-6400T and 16GB RAM for $180
Other specs of the ThinkCentre M900 include a 256GB SSD and a Windows 10 Pro license. It supports standard VESA mounts and is listed as "grade A" refurbished.
New Affordable AMD B650 Motherboard Roundup
Motherboard makers release revised models of existing boards all the time. But what is unusual here is that all these new additions are entry-level, and released rather quietly. Let's find out why.
Compaq, Gone But Not Forgotten: The Best-Selling PC of the 1980s and 1990s
#TBT The year was 1982 and computers had finally made the jump from machines that took up a full room to something that could fit on a desk. But they were still far from portable, so three entrepreneurs decided to change that.
Samsung unveils the All-in-One Pro: A sleek alternative to the iMac with a 27-inch 4K display
And an Intel Core Ultra processor
Android 15 might come with an improved desktop mode
Major improvements for one of Android's most basic features