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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.

Thanks to class-leading hardware and optimized software, the Apple iPad line has long been the go-to tablet recommendation for most people. Now, choosing the right model for you, that's worth a closer look.

It's time to round up the best CPUs on the market. After countless CPU reviews and benchmarks, we've put it all together into a single article to make your CPU shopping as straightforward as possible.

After months of testing and gathering new CPU benchmark data, in this review we compare 28 CPUs across 14 games, helping you choose the best value processor for your next gaming PC.

It's been an eventful year for laptops, and our fully refreshed guide features all-new models, whether you're looking for power, portability, or a budget-friendly choice.

Wondering if now's the time to upgrade your GPU? With key announcements and next-gen GPUs just weeks away, waiting is the smarter strategy than jumping on holiday sales.

Game storage demands keep on rising, especially for PS5 and Xbox Series gamers. From PS5 storage upgrades to Xbox expansion cards, here's what you need to know before you buy.

Overwhelmed by gaming monitor options? Our guide simplifies your search with the best picks at every $100 price point, from $100 to $1200+. No guesswork, just the top-tested monitors for your budget.

The monitor market has seen a major shift, with high-quality 1440p gaming monitors now becoming more affordable. Once considered a premium option, 1440p displays are replacing 1080p as the go-to choice for entry-level PC gamers.

One of the best ways to get a budget-friendly GPU is by exploring the second-hand market. We've analyzed eBay sales data to help you find great deals on used graphics cards across all price ranges.

Zen 5 sales have not gone well and AMD is struggling to sell Ryzen 9000 CPUs. Let's analyze the flow-on effects this is having across the rest of the CPU market.

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.

For the first time this year, we can no longer say that SSD prices keep on rising. While some drives are slightly more expensive, others have dropped in price, which is always good news.

When it comes to graphics cards, we go in full depth. Despite market stagnation and slow GPU releases, let us help you choose the best one for your budget – or decide if you should wait.

The PC monitor market continues to receive a boost from the gaming sector, benefiting from high refresh rates, affordable 4K displays, larger screens, and more wallet-friendly OLED options.

Stop! If you're thinking of upgrading your gaming PC, don't buy that overpriced graphics card or even a new CPU. Instead, invest in a new monitor which will enhance your gaming experience much more.

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.

With a new GPU generation not so far away, we're approaching the point where you'll have to decide whether to grab the graphics card you want now or wait for the next generation.

When it comes to GPUs and graphics cards, we go in full depth. Year after year, we test dozens of GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and now Intel, to determine which are worth your money and which are dead on arrival.

With class-leading hardware and software, the Apple iPad line has long been the default tablet recommendation for most people. But with various model differences and sizes, which one is right for you?

AMD's Ryzen 5 5600 was always competitively priced and presented excellent value for gamers. However, it's a good time to pose the question: how well has it aged, and should you have bought an 8-core or even 16-core CPU instead?

Until last year, there was plenty of talk about declining SSD prices. However, as we showed a few months ago, that trend has reversed. The AI race has also become a factor for SSD and HDD pricing.

For PC gamers not using the latest high-end GPUs, 1440p gaming monitors provide an excellent compromise for playing at high refresh rates without going 4K, which requires a ton more horsepower.

Out of the 12 best-selling gaming consoles of all time, 5 are handheld systems, and that's not including the Nintendo Switch. Handhelds have made a huge comeback and here are our favorite systems.

Today's mission is to work out how suitable the Ryzen 5600 is to use with a modern high-end GPU, such as the RTX 4080. Will the upgrade to a more powerful GPU require an entire platform upgrade?