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Close‑up of the Cooler Master V8 ACE 3DHP CPU cooler installed inside a test bench, showing its engine‑inspired shroud, curved heat pipes, and fin stack.
Cooler Master's new heatsink looks like a V8 engine for CPUs — and it's a monster

By Ben Wilson Published

Review Cooler Master's V8 ACE 3DHP CPU air cooler includes extra heatpipes within an incredibly dense heatsink, and it comes at a cost that just might be worth it.

Review
Samsung sign.
Samsung is jumping back into PC silicon, but not in the way you think

By Cale Hunt Published

Hardware Samsung is reportedly working on a new GAIA AI accelerator chip, and the standalone silicon could be yet another reason for Microsoft to scrap its Copilot+ certification program.

Hardware
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D in socket
Newegg bundles our top gaming CPUs with motherboards and RAM

By Alexander Cope Published

Deals The highly rated AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and Ryzen 5 9600X processors are part of summertime bundle deals.

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Installing an ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU inside an iBUYPOWER RDY Trace X R01 pre-built gaming PC with a white case
GPUs still ship despite the RAM crisis, but the worst could be yet to come

By Cale Hunt Published

PC gaming New findings from Jon Peddie Research indicate that GPU shipments held strong in Q1 2026, but there's more to the story than just a flat market.

PC gaming
Chief Financial Officer of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) Wendell Huang gives a talk 2023 annual shareholders meeting at Ambassador Hotel, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
What would a price hike at TSMC look like for the rest of tech?

By Cale Hunt Published

Hardware TSMC makes 70% to 90% of the world's chips. You do the math.

Hardware
Close-up of an AMD Ryzen 7900X processor in clear packaging, showcasing its metallic surface and circuitry details. The tone is high-tech and sleek.
AMD's Zen 4 Ryzen 9 7900X CPU remains a smart pick in 2026

By Alexander Cope Last updated

Deals We have found a limited-time sale on the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU, giving keyboard warriors and gamers a chance to significantly improve their PCs' performance for much less.

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Close-up of an Intel Core i7 CPU seated in a motherboard socket. Surrounding components, circuits, and text labels highlight a tech-focused atmosphere.
Clear out your to-do list using this fast-performing CPU that's now 22% off for Memorial Day

By Alexander Cope Published

Deals Amazon's Memorial Day sale has begun, and it's brought forth a 22% discount for the Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 270K Plus CPU for a limited time.

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Close-up of an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU installed on a motherboard. The metallic processor is securely placed, with surrounding circuitry visible.
AMD's 9800X3D drops to a bargain price (with a bonus power supply)

By Alexander Cope Published

Deals The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the best gaming CPU, and it's back on sale with a free Corsair power supply.

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Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4 RAM package stands before vibrant flames, exuding intensity and power. Crucial RAM sticks lie in front, emphasizing tech prowess.
Top 5 RAM scams to watch out for when buying in 2026

By Cale Hunt Published

PC build RAM prices remain out of control, and bad actors are taking advantage of honest buyers with a wide range of scams. Here's how they work and how you can protect yourself next time you buy memory.

PC build
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with cloud backdrop
AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D gaming desktop CPU has its best sale in months

By Alexander Cope Published

Deals Amazon is hosting a 28% discount on the AMD Ryzen 7 7800, a CPU that trades productivity processing speeds for unbridled PC gaming performance rates.

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