
Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than eight 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 has a clear understanding of what separates worthwhile products from those that are best avoided.
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

APU vs. CPU vs. GPU — What you need to know
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC The PC world is full of acronyms that quickly become foreign if you aren't keeping up with the latest news. Here's what you should know about CPU, GPU, and APU.

Explaining the differences between NVIDIA Ti and Super GPUs
By Cale Hunt published
PC Staying on top of all the terms surrounding PC hardware, especially GPUs, isn't easy. Here's what you need to know about Ti, Super, XT, and XTX versions.

This gaming laptop prototype has the world's fastest GPU inside
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops This prototype gaming laptop might not come to market, but it's an interesting look at what happens when you put desktop-class hardware into a "mobile" frame.

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?

Don't buy a new Windows laptop before reading this guide
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Most laptops claim to be the best, but only a handful are legitimately perfect for Windows 11. Here are our 10 top-rated laptops of 2025.

MSI's dual-monitor mount is a major office upgrade
By Cale Hunt published
Review Sick of your monitors taking up too much space on your desk? Have oversized screens that don't work with the average mount? You need to check out MSI's MAG MT201D.

Pre-built PCs with AMD's RX 9000 GPUs have arrived
By Cale Hunt published
PC Despite more stock than NVIDIA could muster, AMD's RX 9000 GPUs are selling fast. If you don't get a standalone card, I found some great pre-built PCs with RDNA 4.

Dell has a new 75-inch 4K touch display, and it costs more than you think
By Cale Hunt published
Monitors Dell unveiled 7 new monitors today, including a massive 75-inch 4K touchscreen designed for easy collaboration. It's worth a look, but it'll set you back $4,000.

AMD RDNA 4 GPUs — Best places to shop on the March 6 launch.
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC AMD's RX 9000 GPUs from the RDNA 4 generation launch on March 6, and you'll likely need a bit of luck added to your shopping strategy to get one.

NVIDIA dealt a blow as AMD RDNA 4 reviews go live
By Cale Hunt published
PC AMD's RX 9000 GPU review embargo has been lifted, and the positive impressions are plentiful. Here's what you need to know before the March 6 launch.

RTX 5070 reviews highlight major issues with the new GPU
By Cale Hunt published
PC NVIDIA RTX 5070 reviews are live and are a lot more negative than I expected. Here's what you need to know before you attempt to buy the new GPU.

Lenovo made an AI monitor with automatic ergonomic adjustments
By Cale Hunt published
AI Lenovo's new proof-of-concept AI devices are here, and it looks like the company is serious about adding AI to everything. Here's what you need to know.

Lenovo's new AI laptop has the brightest OLED screen I've ever seen
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops The refreshed Yoga Pro 9i and 7i "Aura Edition" laptops have been revealed, and they're among the most powerful creator laptops ever to come out of Lenovo's stable.

Take my money, AMD — Why an RDNA 4 GPU is headed into my PC
By Cale Hunt published
PC AMD revealed its next-gen RDNA 4 graphics cards, and the info available so far is enough for me to make a final decision on my next PC upgrade.

AMD's RX 9070 XT just became the best GPU under $600
By Cale Hunt published
PC AMD finally unveiled its RDNA 4 GPUs, and the price and performance are impressive. NVIDIA needed some strong competition, and it just arrived.

These pre-built PCs are ideal for playing Flight Simulator
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt last updated
PC Flight Simulator is the premier title for anyone who loves to fly, and having the right PC for the job can make all the difference. Here are my favorites.

Want one of NVIDIA's RTX 50-series GPUs? Read this first.
By Cale Hunt published
PC Gaming NVIDIA's RTX 50-series GPUs are the latest, but that doesn't mean the greatest. I have 5 reasons to skip this generation, plus 3 reasons where they make sense.

RTX 5070 performance leaks don't sit well with Team Green
By Cale Hunt published
PC Missing ROPs in NVIDIA's Blackwell GPUs and leaked RTX 5070 performance metrics aren't sitting well with NVIDIA faithful. Here's what you need to know.

Have Kindle ebooks? Download them before it's too late.
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Amazon is set to remove its PC download option for ebooks on February 26. Here's why it's a bad move and what you can do to save your books before the deadline.

How I saved the best bits of the internet on an SSD
By Cale Hunt published
Guide The internet is here today, but it could be gone tomorrow. Here's what I'm doing to retain and safeguard the knowledge I take for granted.

RTX 50-series doesn't support PhysX, but does that matter?
By Cale Hunt published
PC NVIDIA dropped 32-bit PhysX support in its RTX 50-series GPUs, but it's not as big of a deal as some are making it out to be. Here's what you need to know.

No RTX 5070 Ti? These pre-built PCs might be the way to go.
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti unsurprisingly sold out in seconds, but that doesn't mean you can't get the new GPU on launch day. I found these pre-built PCs with the GPU.

Want an RTX 5070 Ti on launch day? Here's where to buy it.
By Cale Hunt published
PC NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti launches today, but it's not expected to be a smooth process. I found the best places to shop, with a look at whether it's worth it.
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