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Best Xbox headsets in 2025
By Jez Corden last updated
🎧 Xbox 🎧 The Best Xbox headsets in 2025, updated with the latest and greatest for your ears and KDR.

Razer's new eGPU is an upgrade in some areas, a downgrade in others
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware External GPUs are handy when it comes to turning a standard laptop into a gaming monster, and Razer's new Core X V2 succeeds the original Core X and Core X Chroma.

The best Windows laptops out of 65+ recent reviews
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops The Windows Central team has tested and reviewed more than 65 Windows laptops in the past year, and I've curated this list with the 9 best options as well as several honorable mentions.

The best Xbox accessories in 2025
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Xbox Want to enhance your Xbox experience? These are the best Xbox accessories money can buy to pair with your Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, gaming PC, and even phone.

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.

These are the highest-rated Copilot+ PCs available now
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Copilot+ PCs are here, and thanks to our in-depth testing we can confidently recommend the best Copilot+ laptops for you.

Who needs a full tower when these mini PCs are so good?
By Rebecca Spear, Cale Hunt last updated
PC Mini PCs are an excellent alternative to full-size desktop PCs, eliminating empty space inside a tower while also keeping the price way down. Here are the best we've tested so far at Windows Central.

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.
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