
Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than nine years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.
Cale has published hundreds of reviews on Windows Central, and he's not afraid to give his honest opinion regarding everything from PC gaming hardware to Windows software and laptops.
This allows him to efficiently curate buying guides and product advice, giving readers a no-nonsense look at the options that will best suit their needs.
When he isn’t in his office writing, tinkering with tech, or gaming, Cale enjoys playing acoustic guitar (he’s a sucker for Bluegrass music), reading novels, tending the garden, and providing his two cats some much-needed attention.
Latest articles by Cale Hunt

AMD's FSR 4 upscaling has unofficially arrived for RDNA 2/3 GPUs
By Cale Hunt published
PC Gaming Remember that FSR 4 source code leak on GitHub from a few weeks ago? Someone used it to get AMD's latest upscaler running on unsupported hardware.

Nano Banana is changing AI image generation forever
By Cale Hunt published
AI Half a billion images in weeks: Nano Banana in Google’s Gemini app makes hyper-real edits that keep faces consistent across scenes.

ChatGPT goes to school in the UK; universities aren't prepared
By Cale Hunt published
AI UK students are using AI to write essays, study for exams, and even complete homework. Teachers are scrambling to keep up.

Borderlands 4 now has 68 official GPU settings profiles
By Cale Hunt published
PC gaming Borderlands 4 was released on PC with some serious performance issues, and while the Gearbox CEO is arguing with gamers, a list of optimal settings for 68 different GPUs has arrived.

NVIDIA is facing a Chinese antitrust investigation (again)
By Cale Hunt published
AI China's State Administration for Market Regulation has released a statement that finds NVIDIA guilty of anti-trust practices.

Want to play WoW? These PCs are your best options.
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC Need a new PC to run World of Warcraft and WoW Classic? There are many great options out there, but I've narrowed it down to six laptops and desktops with a mix of performance and cost.

Have an RTX 3080? These CPU upgrades are easy to recommend.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Desktop NVIDIA's RTX 3080 remains a relevant GPU for gaming in 2025, and you can make the most of it with the right CPU. Here are my favorites to help you get the perfect hardware combo.

This RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop is $400 off, perfect for Battlefield 6
By Cale Hunt published
Deals The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) doesn't usually come cheap, but this Best Buy deal has knocked $400 off for a limited time. It's a perfect option for high-end gaming.

AI PCs are just 5% of the market — Lenovo says that’s about to change
By Cale Hunt published
AI Lenovo's Executive Vice President and President of Intelligent Devices Group, Luca Rossi, answered AI PC questions during a round table at IFA 2025. Here's what I learned.

When you want to play Minecraft at its best while on the go, these are the laptops to get
By Zachary Boddy, Cale Hunt last updated
Minecraft We've rounded up our favorite gaming laptops and ultrabooks for playing Minecraft, whether you want to keep things simple or dive deep with community mods.

My favorite CPUs are a perfect match for your NVIDIA RTX 4060
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware Upgrading or building a new PC with an NVIDIA RTX 4060 as the GPU? My list of top processors to pair with the RTX 4060 can help ensure you land the right chip for your system.

Stormgate wanted an RTS renaissance — it got a reckoning instead
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming Half of Stormgate players like the RTS — but that’s not enough. Frost Giant blames external industry issues, while users have other complaints.

How to pair your RTX 3070 with the perfect CPU
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 3070 is still a fantastic GPU in 2025, but you'll want to pair it with a great processor to take your build to the next level. Here are the CPUs I like.

These CPUs we tested are best for the RTX 4080 or 4080 SUPER
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 4080 and 4080 SUPER remain some of the best GPUs out there. To avoid bottlenecks, I recommend one of these high-performance CPUs we've tested.

You don't have to spend a lot to get a quality desktop computer
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC Desktop computers aren't known for being cheap, but there are affordable options that pack a punch. My top picks will help you find your next budget PC.

From cloud to core — Microsoft taps nuclear power for AI future
By Cale Hunt published
Microsoft Microsoft has partnered with the World Nuclear Association in "a game-changing moment" for the industry. Will this help Microsoft achieve its 2030 carbon goals?

The ultimate dock? Lenovo’s Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500
By Cale Hunt published
Accessories Lenovo has announced three new ThinkPad docks at IFA 2025, with the new Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500 boasting triple 8K + 4K display support.

Mobile CPU in a pre-built desktop? ASUS tried it. Here are the results.
By Cale Hunt published
Review ASUS built the T500 to offer a desktop-class RTX graphics card paired with an Intel Core laptop CPU. Does it work? Not really. Here's what you need to know.

Perplexity's AI browser has serious security flaws
By Cale Hunt published
AI Would you trust an AI to browse the web for you? Perplexity’s Comet browser wants to, yet research shows it's susceptible to some very basic phishing scams.

Perplexity's $5 fix for an AI content crisis promises to be more ethical for publishers
By Cale Hunt published
AI Publishers must opt in to Perplexity's $5 'Comet Plus' model to get paid. Can it save online journalism from AI-generated summaries that drain revenue?

Windows 11 SSD panic over? Phison says it's not the culprit.
By Cale Hunt published
Windows SSD controller manufacturer Phison says it found no evidence of drive failures linked to recent Windows 11 updates, calling out "fake" documents.

What’s killing most AI projects today
By Cale Hunt published
AI Billions of dollars are being poured into AI development, but most pilot programs don't succeed.

Intel's Core i5-14600K excels when paired with Z790 or B760 motherboards
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC Intel's Core i5-14600K CPU is a midrange CPU that pairs well with Z790 and B760 motherboards. I've put together this list with a wide range of prices and features to help you decide.
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