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How to get the best Surface PC when you head back to school
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Microsoft's Surface PCs are stylish, functional, and powerful. Here are the best for school and college.

Check out the best motherboards for your Ryzen 9 9950X
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X is a high-performance Zen 5 processor that demands a quality motherboard to help realize its full potential. I've collected the best boards for the CPU right here.

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.

Have an RTX 3080? These CPU upgrades are easy to recommend.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Desktop NVIDIA's RTX 3080 remains a relevant GPU for gaming in 2025, and you can make the most of it with the right CPU. Here are my favorites to help you get the perfect hardware combo.

Here are the differences between the Legion Go S (SteamOS) and Steam Deck
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds Steam Deck is no longer the only SteamOS handheld on the market. Here's how the Legion Go S compares to it.

Best PC gaming accessories of 2025
By Rebecca Spear last updated
PC gaming Made the switch to PC gaming? Need a few upgrades? From monitors to mouse mats, we have the best PC gaming accessories collected right here.

How to choose the right motherboard for your Core i9-12900K
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC build Pair this powerful processor with the perfect motherboard.

Dell makes a lot of PCs, but these Alienware models are best for gaming
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated The Aurora R16 is Dell's flagship gaming PC that's best for most users, but older R15 models might be able to save you some money. Here's what you need to know before buying.
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