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Best gaming chairs in 2025: The comfiest seats that supported our backs (and butts)
By Ben Wilson, Zachary Boddy last updated
Chairs I've picked the best gaming and office chairs that Windows Central has tested for the gamers, remote workers, and even your children for every budget and need.

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.

Best gaming monitors 2025: All the best displays for every need and budget
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Gaming Monitors No matter your needs or budget, we have you covered with our list of the best gaming monitors for Windows PCs and Xbox consoles.

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.

Don't want to spend big on a Surface Pen? These are the best alternatives.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Surface The Surface Pen and Surface Slim Pen are still the best options for Surface PCs, but alternatives keep getting better and usually don't cost nearly as much. Here are my favorites.

Get the right motherboard for your Ryzen 7 7950X and 7950X3D
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X and 7950X3D are monster CPUs that need a specific socket and plenty of power, so I've rounded up the best AM5 motherboards for your budget.

These two CPU coolers are my absolute favorites for custom PCs
By Ben Wilson last updated
Hardware CPU coolers are a necessity in custom-built desktop rigs, but choosing between the endless list of options is boring. Here are my two favorites.

These are the very best accessories to get for Legion Go S
By Jennifer Young published
Gaming handhelds If you've just purchased a Legion Go S you'll be wanting the best accessories, here's our personal picks.
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