How often do you upgrade your PC?
Rising prices and slower performance gains are reshaping the enthusiast upgrade cycle
Texas Instruments refreshes its iconic calculator with the faster TI-84 Evo
The TI-84 is back, faster and with USB-C, and it still won't connect to the internet
Were We Wrong About Ryzen's Best Feature All Along?
Platform longevity helped define Ryzen's rise, but was it really the secret sauce? As Nova Lake and Zen 6 approach, we revisit AM4 to see how much socket support truly shaped the CPU market.
DDR5 vs. DDR4 Gaming Performance Revisited
With DDR5 prices still rising, DDR4 vs. DDR5 is back in focus as we test whether pairing DDR4 with a budget Intel Core i5 CPU can offset the cost of DDR5 and challenge the Ryzen competition.
The Best CPUs - Late 2025 Update
CPU shopping now means weighing performance against platform costs and upgrade paths. With memory prices high and Intel's sockets aging fast, value depends on more than raw speed.
The economy is pushing US consumers and corporations to cling to outdated hardware
Americans want to upgrade their phones every 16 months. They're doing it every 29
Apple puts Mac Pro "on the back burner" as it focuses on faster, cheaper Mac Studio
It may see an upgrade in 2027, but don't hold your breath
AMD Zen 6 CPUs confirmed to work on existing AM5 motherboards
Asus and Asrock confirm Zen 6 support, next-gen Ryzen CPUs on track for early 2027
Users report unwanted Windows 11 upgrade offers on incompatible Windows 10 PCs
Microsoft is making life difficult for some IT managers
Minecraft is receiving a significant visual overhaul with the Vibrant Visuals update
Dynamic lighting and shadows fundamentally change Minecraft's look
Next Gemini Live update lets Google's AI model see the world through your camera
Lets give these AI models "eyes" and see what happens
Microsoft pushes Windows 11 upgrade with full-screen prompts on Windows 10 users
But the campaign doesn't mention the other options for Windows 10 users
A "platform upgrade" involves swapping which core PC components?
Hard drive, GPU and RAM, CPU, GPU and motherboard, CPU, RAM and motherboard?
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.
DDR5 vs. DDR4 in the Latest PC Games
As next-gen CPUs quickly approach, we've updated all our CPU benchmark data and have retested some Intel CPUs to highlight DDR5's impact on modern PC gaming performance.
Upgrade Your Monitor, Not Your GPU
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? 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.
Apple visionOS 2 adds 3D image transformations, ultrawide Mac display, and more later this year
Also adds several developer APIs to make it easier to create spatial apps
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Revisit: How Does It Compare Against the 7700 XT?
How usable is the Radeon 5700 XT in the latest and greatest games five years after its release? For those of you looking to buy one used or upgrade, we'll provide insights into your options.
Is Your Older Ryzen CPU Fast Enough for the RTX 4080?
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?
AMD readies Ryzen 5000XT series CPUs, further prolonging socket AM4
New iGPU-free CPUs are also on the horizon
Leaked Sony documents show PS5 Pro will have 2-4 times improved ray tracing performance
Company also introduces PSSR, its alternative to DLSS and FRS
Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions will soon enter end of life status
Organizations will be pushed to upgrade to the latest Windows 10 release or to Windows 11
The Upgrade Path: AMD Ryzen 3700X to 5800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-9900K
Following up with our CPU testing from last week: How do the 3700X and 9900K compare today, and how does the 9900K stack up against the 5800X3D? It's an interesting question and a great comparison to look back on.
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs. Intel Core i9-9900K: 8-Core CPUs, 4 Years Later
Today we're taking a look back at CPUs released in the last 4 to 5 years, the Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-9900K. There's a good reason (but not an obvious one) why we chose these two CPUs.
