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Get the perfect CPU for your RTX 4070 with my buying advice
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4070 is a popular GPU for gamers who want to crush 1440p, but pairing it with the wrong CPU can lead to bottlenecks or budget issues.

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.

The best gaming laptops in 2025 will change the way you play
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops With one of the best gaming laptops in your hands, you can forget about needing a bulky desktop rig. From budget options to elite picks, here are our favorites.

Windows Central's Best Xbox Controllers of 2025 and Beyond
By Jennifer Young, Jez Corden, Zachary Boddy last updated
Game On! Get the best Xbox controller and make the most of your gaming time.

Here's the best gaming handheld to get for your specific needs
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Handhelds Gaming handhelds are the perfect entertainment devices. They can be taken anywhere and provide a host of games for you to play. Some are far better than others, though. Here are the best ones.

Here are the very best computer monitors you can get right now
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Monitors We've done hundreds of hours of testing to find the best computer monitors for a wide range of uses. Here are the best ones.

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i vs. ASUS Zenbook Duo — Which one is best?
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Lenovo and ASUS are the two laptop makers with mainstream dual-screen laptops in 2025, and I've tested both. They're each beautiful PCs, but there's one that I'm recommending to most people.

Best laptops with number pads 2025
By Zac Bowden last updated
Updated Looking for a new Windows laptop with a number pad? You've come to the right place. Using our expert reviews, we've rounded up the best laptops with a number pad you can buy right now.
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