The first Intel Battlemage GPU benchmarks have leaked
A new Intel discrete GPU has surfaced on Geekbench, giving us an early look at the potential specifications. This leaked listing also marks the first Battlemage GPU to surface on…
More than seven months later, Intel CPU instability issue might be over
We first reported on the Intel CPU instability issue in February 2024, and since then, Intel has offered various fixes that helped, but still failed to fix the problem once…
Intel may have been right about killing Hyper-Threading after all
Intel is getting rid of one of the features that has defined most of the best processors for more than a decade — Hyper-Threading. It’s the branded name Intel uses…
IFA 2024: everything we expect from the huge tech show
IFA IFA calls itself “the largest consumer electronics and home appliances show in the world,” making it quite an important event in the realm of technology. In fact, it’ll actually…
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…
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…
Intel’s downfall hurts everyone
Intel can’t catch a break. The instability saga we’ve witnessed over the past few months, along with a historically disastrous earnings report for the company, has led Intel into some…
Intel commits to two-year extended warranties for unstable chips
By now, you’ve probably heard about concerns surrounding the stability of Intel’s 13th- and 14th-generation desktop chips. It’s an ugly situation all around. But we finally have some news that’s…