Latest articles by Ben Wilson
Get the right motherboard for your Ryzen 7 7950X and 7950X3D
PC AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X and 7950X3D are monster CPUs that need a specific socket and plenty of power, so I've rounded up the best AM5 motherboards for your budget.
These two CPU coolers are my absolute favorites for custom PCs
Hardware CPU coolers are a necessity in custom-built desktop rigs, but choosing between the endless list of options is boring. Here are my two favorites.
Intel says PC gaming handhelds are its "number one priority"
Handhelds Intel touts "big plans" to increase its gaming handheld presence, but can its next-gen Arrow Lake and Panther Lake chips compete with AMD's Ryzen dominance?
Is the refreshed Zenbook Duo still the best dual-screen PC?
Review Refreshed for 2025, the Zenbook Duo remains an example of engineering expertise. But do Intel's new "Arrow Lake" chips make a difference?
NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics cards are melting (again), but why?
PC Gaming Who's to blame for this recurring nightmare with NVIDIA's RTX 12VHPWR and 12V-2x6 GPU power cables?
These are the best 2-in-1 laptops we've tested and reviewed
Laptops Need a notebook that can also act as your tablet? Need more than one screen? These 2-in-1 laptops are the best we've reviewed so far.
The best webcams for streaming and working from home in 2025
Accessories Pick the best webcam for your Windows PC or laptop with my top-rated picks, perfect for streams and WFH.
I moved my workflow to a Windows 11 PC no bigger than a bagel
Mini PC A quiet Geekom mini PC proves a far cleaner solution for my busy desk than a docked laptop with a mess of trailing wires and adapters.
RTX 5080 and DLSS 4 MFG 4x in Cyberpunk 2077: 244% extra FPS
PC Gaming A $2,000 RTX 5090 delivers 60 FPS, but max-setting gaming is realistic with an RTX 5080 using DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation.
Where to buy NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 GPUs
Hardware NVIDIA is set to launch the first two GPUs from its RTX 5000 "Blackwell" lineup. Here are the latest stock availability alerts for trusted retailers.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 review: A new high-end for PC gamers
Review NVIDIA's redesigned RTX 5080 Founders Edition is the new king of the hill for PC gamers as the sensible enthusiast GPU if you can find it at its intended price.
How to pair your RTX 3070 with the perfect CPU
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.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 review: +25% MSRP for +30% gains
Review The RTX 5090 FE sees a bump of +25% MSRP for around +30% performance and a gorgeous GPU redesign, but even if you find one, does anyone really need it?
Windows 10 'doomsday clock' creeps as Valve's SteamOS looms
Windows 10 Windows 10's impending death, paired with lackluster UX efforts, means Microsoft could be threatened by a rising 'flavor' of Linux.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 vs. 4090 size comparison: Founders Editions
PC Gaming The new NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5090 FE GPU features the same shape as its RTX 4090 FE predecessor but measures just half its width.
Windows Central's Best of CES 2025 awards
Awards This year's CES revealed a gigantic list of cutting-edge tech, and we're picking the best of the bunch.
Lenovo’s rollable-screen ThinkBook Plus laptop is finally unveiled
Laptops At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Lenovo introduced its ThinkBook Plus (Gen 6) with a 14-to-16.7-inch rollable OLED display.
HyperX encourages 3D-printed shells for its new wireless mouse
Gaming Wired HyperX Pulsefire Saga and wireless Saga Pro gaming mice will offer free printable blueprints for its eight customizable parts.
NVIDIA Keynote at CES 2025 unveils RTX 5000 GPUs
Hardware Everything that happened at CES 2025 for the NVIDIA CEO Keynote in Las Vegas.
Acer drops new RTX 4050 gaming laptops with 14 to 17-inch screens
Laptops An all-white 14-inch Nitro V AI gaming laptop switches up Acer's marketing but keeps the NVIDIA RTX 4050 GPU.
Razer at CES — A history of wild gaming concepts with successful product launches, sample theft, and what to expect in 2025
Gaming Looking back at Razer's prototypes before the company potentially reveals another at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in 2025.
Windows Central Tech Awards 2024 — Ranking the top PCs, tools, accessories, and software innovations of the year
Awards 2024 was an exciting year in tech. From AI innovations to handheld gaming PCs, 2025 looks set to be even more exciting. Here are the top tech innovations of 2024.
Does AFMF 2 increase FPS in MSFS 2024 on an ASUS ROG Ally?
Handhelds AMD's Fluid Motion Frames 2 provides smoother gameplay on my ASUS ROG Ally with the correct settings and tweaks.
