The launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D feels very close — and it might disappoint
We may not talk about feelings much when discussing the best processors, but a mountain of leaks and rumors have been swirling about AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D — and…
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is already facing an uphill battle
The consensus during the launch of a new PC hardware component is that it is faster or more powerful compared to the outgoing model or competition. But that may not…
These AMD and Nvidia release date updates are giving me whiplash
If you’re wondering about the future of Nvidia’s and AMD’s top graphics cards, you’re not alone. We all know it’s almost time for the next generation of GPUs to be…
How to install an AMD processor
AMD CPUs are among the best processors around and suit all sorts of budgets, but they are a little different to their Intel counterparts. For starters, the pins are on…
The PS5 Pro is packing GPU tech that no PC has
It’s been easy to write off the PS5 Pro given its $700 price tag — even if that price is worth it for the hardware inside — but PC gamers…
How long do CPUs really last?
There are some components that your PC can live without, but a solid processor is not one of them. Without the CPU, your computer cannot run, period. This is why…
How long do GPUs really last?
The graphics card is one of the most important components in your PC, and arguably it’s also the most exciting part. Beyond the necessities, such as a fast SSD, no…
I wish more games did this with their PC requirements
Over the weekend, Ubisoft put out the system requirements for Star Wars Outlaws, which is set to release on August 30. It’s a feature-packed release on PC, with support for…
AMD has nothing to lose, and that’s the problem
Being the underdog has its benefits. AMD’s been running on the sheer momentum of its uphill battle against Intel — and it’s been working. Over the past seven years, AMD…
I tested the Ryzen 9 9950X against the Core i9-14900K, and it isn’t pretty
AMD said its new Ryzen 9 9950X would be the best processor the world has ever seen, but it’s not off to a great start. As you can read in…