
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

Get the best CPU for your NVIDIA RTX 3060 gaming PC
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware Pair a suitable processor with NVIDIA's affordable 30-Series graphics card.

Windows 10 'doomsday clock' creeps as Valve's SteamOS looms
By Ben Wilson published
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
By Ben Wilson published
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.

The best Ryzen 9 7950X cooler only costs about $35
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware The Ryzen 9 7950X offers incredible gaming performance offset by high power draw causing raised temperatures, so I've found the best CPU cooler to match.

Windows Central's Best of CES 2025 awards
By Ben Wilson published
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
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt published
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
By Ben Wilson published
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
By Zac Bowden published
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
By Ben Wilson published
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
By Ben Wilson published
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
By Jez Corden published
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?
By Ben Wilson published
Handhelds AMD's Fluid Motion Frames 2 provides smoother gameplay on my ASUS ROG Ally with the correct settings and tweaks.

How to choose the right motherboard for your Core i9-12900K
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC build Pair this powerful processor with the perfect motherboard.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 review: Admirable post-launch recovery
By Ben Wilson last updated
Review Patches and bug fixes return this legendary series to a stable flight path, and the future looks bright.

How to increase VRAM on Steam Deck
By Ben Wilson published
How-to Changing VRAM allocation doesn't magically increase Steam Deck performance, but it can affect the stability of specific games.

Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition review: Best on a budget
By Ben Wilson published
Review A fantastic flight stick and throttle combo at an entry-level price for beginners interested in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Dell makes a lot of PCs, but these Alienware models are best for gaming
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated The Aurora R16 is Dell's flagship gaming PC that's best for most users, but older R15 models might be able to save you some money. Here's what you need to know before buying.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered review — I wanted more
By Ben Wilson published
Review Both games flaunt fantastic character models, but this legendary series receives only a passing-grade port rather than an overhauled remaster with much-needed visual options.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 misses an obvious 'Copilot' feature
By Ben Wilson published
AI Copilot Adding Microsoft Copilot AI into my virtual cockpit in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 seems like an obvious matchup.

Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 worth playing after its update?
By Ben Wilson published
MSFS 2024 Developers are hard at work fixing its bugs, but is Microsoft Flight Simulator worth your time yet?

LIVE PC gaming handheld deals on ROG Ally, Legion Go, and more
By Zachary Boddy last updated
LIVE Deals Black Friday and Cyber Monday have ended, so here are all the best PC gaming handheld deals that survived the sales purge, including ROG Ally, Legion Go, and more.

Mini PCs start as low as $179 with these last-chance Cyber Monday deals
By Ben Wilson last updated
Deals Some of the best mini PCs we've ever tested at Windows Central are still on sale after Cyber Monday.

LIVE Xbox deals on Series X|S and accessories are still available
By Jez Corden, Ben Wilson last updated
Xbox LIVE Highlighting our favorite Xbox discounts still live after the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal season ends.
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