
Ben Wilson
Ben is a Senior Editor at Windows Central, covering everything related to technology hardware and software. He regularly goes hands-on with the latest Windows laptops, components inside custom gaming desktops, and any accessory compatible with PC and Xbox. His lifelong obsession with dismantling gadgets to see how they work led him to pursue a career in tech-centric journalism after a decade of experience in electronics retail and tech support.
Forever a Windows XP fan who cut his teeth by helping his family transition from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95 with a stack of floppy disks and paper manuals, he's dedicated to Microsoft's operating system and everything remotely compatible. If he isn't covering AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm processors or dabbling in Valve's Linux-based Steam Deck handheld, he's probably playing Euro Truck Simulator 2 for some low-speed (but realistic) thrills.
Latest articles by Ben Wilson

CEO Lip-Bu Tan's opening speech will be live at Intel Vision
By Ben Wilson published
Hardware Lip-Bu Tan prepares an opening keynote as the new Intel CEO, while his predecessor, Pat Gelsinger, wishes him well.

GOG expands its Preservation Program with F.E.A.R. and more
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming GOG.com restores missing content to Silent Hill 4: The Room and commits to keeping F.E.A.R. compatible on modern PCs.

Intel Arc driver update boosts FPS in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming Intel Arc "Game On" driver 32.0.101.6651 improves average framerates in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on B-Series "Battlemage" GPUs.

ARK: Aquatica game trailer is almost entirely AI-generated
By Ben Wilson published
Gaming A new trailer for "ARK: Aquatica" appears to have been almost entirely AI-generated, leading to a poor reception for the game.

Snapdragon X Elite drivers improve gaming, Helldivers 2 and Palworld supported
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming Windows 11 PCs with Snapdragon X Elite processors can access a new beta driver to improve app and gaming stability.

Intel XeSS 2 is here with an in-house answer to FSR and DLSS frame generation
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming XeSS-FG and XeSS-LL combine Frame Generation and Low Latency techniques to boost performance on various GPUs, not just Intel Arc.

I spoke with Intel in search of the "killer AI app" at MWC
By Ben Wilson published
AI PCs Talking with HP, Dell, and Lenovo, these leading PC brands shared their thoughts on the "AI PC" with me and what it might become.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D review: Ultimate bragging rights
By Ben Wilson, Harish Jonnalagadda published
Review AMD's latest Zen 5 desktop processor is the best of its kind, but is it worth it?

Best gaming chairs in 2025: The comfiest seats that supported our backs (and butts)
By Ben Wilson, Zachary Boddy last updated
Chairs I've picked the best gaming and office chairs that Windows Central has tested for the gamers, remote workers, and even your children for every budget and need.

Best gaming monitors 2025: All the best displays for every need and budget
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Gaming Monitors No matter your needs or budget, we have you covered with our list of the best gaming monitors for Windows PCs and Xbox consoles.

NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti launch is another sham with a bogus MSRP
By Ben Wilson published
Hardware New GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPUs sold out in seconds and are again suffering a scalping issue with inflated prices above MSRP.

Get the right motherboard for your Ryzen 7 7950X and 7950X3D
By Cale Hunt last updated
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
By Ben Wilson last updated
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"
By Ben Wilson published
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?
By Cale Hunt, Ben Wilson published
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?
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt published
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
By Cale Hunt last updated
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
By Ben Wilson last updated
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
By Ben Wilson published
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
By Ben Wilson published
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
By Cale Hunt last updated
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
By Ben Wilson published
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
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.
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