Enthusiast articles
After nearly 30 years, Micron is shutting down Crucial and leaving the consumer RAM market
What was the first RGB-lit PC component that wasn't a case?
Qualcomm rewrote Arduino's TOS, and the community is not taking it well
Vintage PC parts are getting hit with huge tariffs, even when they're worth almost nothing
DDR5 speeds hit 13,576 MT/s as overclockers trade records in hours
TechSpot PC Buying Guide: Five Great Builds for Every Budget
GPU prices have finally cooled, DDR5 has spiked, and AMD's new Threadripper opens fresh pro power. Here are five builds for every budget - mix and match to fit your needs.
AMD X3D Turbo vs. Intel 200S Boost One-Click Overclocking
A year ago the Ryzen 9800X3D beat Intel's Ultra 285K by 24%. With 200S Boost overclocking on the table, we are retesting to see if one click tuning can close the gap.
World's smallest FPV drone? YouTuber builds quadcopter that fits inside a Pringles can
New DDR5 overclocking record hits 13,010 MT/s with validated benchmark
Edifier's New Cyber speaker thinks it's a gaming PC
Qualcomm just bought Arduino, the open-source hardware and software maker
What just happened? Qualcomm is buying Arduino – the Italian open-source darling of tinkerers, educators, and inventors – in a deal that underscores how the battle for the edge starts with the makers. Financial terms weren't disclosed, but Arduino will continue to operate independently once the acquisition closes.
A collector built the ultimate timeline of GPUs from the past 30 years
Gamer builds functional version of ChatGPT inside Minecraft using 439 million blocks
Anatomy of a Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Power supplies may not break headlines like other components, but they're awesome pieces of technology. Let's put on our gowns, masks, and gloves, and pull open the humble PSU – breaking down its various parts and seeing what each bit does.
The Best CPU Coolers - 2025 Update
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.
AMD's Threadripper Pro 9995WX can run 400 copies of Doom and 8 instances of Crysis
AnandTech's 27-year archive has vanished, but someone uploaded a 74 GB backup
7 Red Flags When Choosing Cheap PC Components
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.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and 9970X Review: Zen 5 to the Extreme
AMD's Threadripper 9000 series pushes Zen 5 to the extreme, with up to 64 cores and sky-high specs. We review the HEDT 9970X and 9980X – powerful, pricey, and not for the faint of budget.
This new AIO cooler packs more displays than your entire setup
Which AMD CPUs were famously unlocked for overclocking using the "pencil trick"?
SilverStone's Seta H2 is a monster PC case with room for 15 drives
The Best Mouse: Our Favorite Mice for Work and Play
Upgrade your PC experience with a better mouse. We've rounded up the best options for gaming, work, ergonomics, and more. Whether you're right-handed, left-handed, or on a budget.






