<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Pc-desktop ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/pc-desktop Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:10:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ AI’s hunger for DRAM threatens your next PC upgrade as Asia-Pacific shipments slump amid memory shortages in 2026 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/ai-hunger-for-dram-asia-pacific-shipments-slump-in-2026 6t6hF2rviWvUxWXm3MPBUG Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Where did the RTX 5090 go? GPU stock has disappeared in the US — and third-party prices are headed into orbit ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/rtx-5090-disappears-us-stores xaEeqxdyktzGm7joBZVoJD Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:20:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows Central's CES 2026 awards: Our favorite PCs and laptops announced this year ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/best-of-ces-2026-awards 9ZDLeGFGcZALUcyktiA2bM Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:52:22 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:12:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP announces world's first NEO:LED All-In-One — it's obviously gorgeous looking, but here's why we love it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-omnistudio-x-27-all-in-one-desktop-announced-ces-2026 BZ3vAtquUR5oXdDQCMoux3 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 01:54:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dell Tower Plus review (EBT2250) review — I tested this powerful desktop, and it blew me away with its performance ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/dell-tower-plus-review 4XAe5TxefeSDmzFab8jCJW Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:04:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:10:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Memory shortages could kill NVIDIA's RTX 50 SUPER cards | Rumor or not, now is a good time to consider buying a GPU ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/nvidia-super-memory-shortage-rumor YNJe6CTr6gymbn6ZPYU92o Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:51:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Smaller than the GPU itself — ZOTAC somehow crams a desktop RTX 5060 Ti into this tiny PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/zotac-magnus-mini-pc-rtx-5060-ti FUFKLbiGY7AVanTpXtRUwS Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AI bust — Intel plans to hike 13th Gen CPU prices years after launch as interest for new Core Ultra chips fails to ignite ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-report-raptor-lake-price-increase-ai D5z4vAMvhSYms25XTLMEge Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:04:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD quietly launches new Zen 5, Zen 4, and Zen 3 chips aimed at budget builders — meet the F-series processors without integrated graphics ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/amd/amd-launches-zen-5-4-3-chips-budget fLonG6oszkQXmKMER7qJsC Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:56:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Substantially superior to FSR 3.1" — How modders forced FSR 4 upscaling onto unsupported AMD and NVIDIA cards ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/amd/fsr-4-rdna-2-3-nvidia-amd-unsupported 7Kp89mDKV3n5gvnhUiLzuH Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:11:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Unboxing the limited-edition HP OMEN 35L VALORANT desktop: A gamer's dream ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-omen-35l-valorant-limited-edition-hands-on m6R7xowJX6hvip2sykYhHf Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:30:00 +0000 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:03:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo predicts total AI PC dominance within five years — here’s how (and why 'killer apps' don't matter) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-ai-pc-predictions-luca-rossi-ifa-2025 tZVJXT8qKBaWFUmP8E9hYo Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:18:34 +0000 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:46:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel owns up to Arrow Lake flop, promises Nova Lake redemption ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-admits-it-fumbled-the-football-with-arrow-lake-cpus-but-can-nova-lake-really-fix-the-damage mSH3rizxBa8nezwbDEp5Fg Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:02:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:59:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I loved seeing HP put OMEN and HyperX gaming front and center, but I had even more fun checking out the new gear early ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/hp-level-reforge-2025-omen-and-hyperx-hands-on 9XiYQ5BmznKa2Edsi6cmWX Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:02:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP Unveils Its Most Powerful Gaming Desktop Ever — And the Stealthiest, for Those Who Prefer a Minimalist Aesthetic ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-omen-max-45l-and-omen-35l-2025-announcement SEtt7AsKCSsyHb5KYFMHfY Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 10) review: Ridiculous but realistic... and still really expensive ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-legion-tower-7i-gen-10-review R5LwXChBBudy7uDkfYcpR3 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:04:00 +0000 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:48:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Taking an all-in-one PC to Starbucks is certainly a move — what's the weirdest PC setup you've seen someone use in public? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/taking-an-all-in-one-pc-to-starbucks-is-certainly-a-move-whats-the-weirdest-pc-setup-youve-seen-someone-use-in-public pLL8CchTfpy9xqzPCrFuNP Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ STOP ignoring mini PCs! Today's your last chance to save on a bagel-sized Windows PC during Prime Day — YES, it runs my games ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/today-last-chance-to-save-bagel-sized-windows-pc-during-prime-day YjHwkZCwnKDUAsK7EWQZi Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:24:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ I hate spending money on PCs — that's why I recommend these affordable mini PCs instead of a desktop or laptop on Prime Day ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/geekom-amazon-prime-day-deal-2025 VKbMqYNHARUtnoEWQ7pXLK Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:18:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D just hit a new low price AGAIN — don't miss one of the best gaming CPUs ever ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpus/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-lowest-price-free-ssd-deal q46SMHrGEWLNSCtVQZUBra Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:03:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Prime Day PC hardware deals are here — These are the GPUs, CPUs, SSDs, and RAM that I'd buy as a PC build expert ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/best-prime-day-pc-build-deals zsiqjGo3rd2k2UxWDDXovB Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:28:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ NVIDIA's most affordable RTX 50-series GPU is here for laptops, and it's coming to desktops in July — just don't expect any reviews ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/nvidia-rtx-5050-laptop-desktop qLC6ioGVy7ddMDMEn4AEvP Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My top 7 rules that every PC build beginner should follow — saving time (and money) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/top-rules-pc-build-beginners KtfjwzkPLj6uDxoDnzBwD4 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Top 5 desktop PC case features that I can’t live without — and neither should you ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/crucial-pc-case-features-i-cant-live-without SmH4sTDZPfpc3YFfryKjua Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:06:59 +0000 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:07:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ NZXT H9 Flow RGB+ (2025) review: The one I've been dreaming about, but it might not be right for you ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/nzxt-h9-flow-rgb-plus-2025-review 6yaZPUoz9UJpPCT4Ummm5P Tue, 20 May 2025 16:39:07 +0000 Thu, 29 May 2025 15:36:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo LOQ Tower (Gen 9) review: The most affordable, but not the best value ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-loq-tower-gen-9-review ynhuurNWQwu54bXNeBtpY4 Sun, 18 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 29 May 2025 15:35:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP just announced WAY more PCs and laptops than we expected — All-in-One desktops, mini PCs, gaming laptops, and more are coming in Spring ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-announces-dozens-of-new-ai-pcs 2Vyugr3mNtRcHfrJTk6SBn Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:17:34 +0000 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:46:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP updates "AI Companion app" — New Snip to Prompt, Spotlight, and Keylogger Protection resemble Microsoft Copilot+ ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/amplify-2025-ai-announcements zVGZnbb8XXByV4S97tR4QN Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:52:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ The RTX 5070 Ti is sold out, but I found 7 pre-built PCs still available now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/rtx-5070-ti-pre-builts oALtUqqeXUqJ7mqLH6chdZ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:22:32 +0000 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:58:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP OMEN 35L pre-built PC review: A gorgeous gaming tower showcase ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-omen-35l-2024-review 7JnYPcUrNb2xB3vCsymTji Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:58:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ These pre-built RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 gaming PCs are now your best chance to land the new GPUs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/rtx-5090-5080-prebuilt-pc-listings WCbzsX4Lhhwjd49Z999ZA3 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:54:21 +0000 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:46:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Worst of CES 2025: Disappointments, no-shows, and head-scratchers ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/ces-2025-biggest-disappointments FR7B82U9mddQCb5NoP9vSi Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:22:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ MAINGEAR's new APEX desktops push the limits of pre-built gaming PCs with custom cooling loops and hidden cables ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/maingear-apex-rush-force-ces-announcement QirMWrEujxqxQbSNXbqSv3 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel outlines five major issues affecting its latest desktop CPUs — could Arrow Lake be better for gaming than we thought? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/intel-core-ultra-200s-five-issues-investigation fq5zAqkejUPM92XWSmEzQP Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:17:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ The world’s best gaming CPU is out now – here’s where to find the 9800X3D ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-launch-announcement nfwMT33MTut32qxEvUWdPX Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:52:21 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:38:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don't need to spend a penny more than $800 for a complete desktop PC setup — webcam and speakers included ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/you-dont-need-to-spend-a-penny-more-than-usd800-for-a-complete-desktop-pc-setup-webcam-and-speakers-included R7myUhD6ndFy9ZdSTyDye8 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:15:28 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The world's most powerful CPU" is AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X, and it's now available to buy alongside its 9900X sibling ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-9-9900x-ryzen-9-9950x-launch-announcement 68C35cDzT9mYF4Vk2Z2rLX Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:00:08 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:40:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs. Ryzen 7 7800X3D: A bigger number isn't always better, especially for PC gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-7-9700x-vs-ryzen-7-7800x3d JbGKdhcEWCNdqFSgdzKeyL Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:10:44 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ The first motherboard BIOS updates arrive to help clean up Intel's CPU mess ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/asus-and-msi-motherboard-bios-microcode-update-intel UxYbtpG9iH5n5kipLyeem8 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:36:27 +0000 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:41:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD's "new mid-range champion" Ryzen 7 9700X and its Ryzen 5 9600X sibling are now available to buy ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amds-new-mid-range-champion-ryzen-7-9700x-and-its-ryzen-5-9600x-sibling-are-now-available-to-buy i2JAhFnP2A5ukboQEvwNHW Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:00:25 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:40:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Acer Aspire TC-1775 review: The budget pre-built desktop PC to beat ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/acer-aspire-tc-1775-review 6qVu67fNa28sFxiAsW9Pf6 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 13 May 2025 12:52:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel's best desktop CPUs are down to the lowest price I've ever seen at Newegg ahead of Prime Day ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/13th-gen-intel-core-pd-deals QMTma9NbHx23y2KrmWJkB4 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:38:26 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:41:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love this Core i9 mini PC, and you can get it with all the RAM and storage you need for less than $800 right now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/geekom-it13-mini-pc-prime-day-deal JYWq6mVXqzP5zbw3NVD8Ad Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:48:25 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:23:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best PC build tools and accessories 2024 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/best-pc-build-tools-and-accessories HVJzLU3Hawr3YqsRCYMPib Mon, 13 May 2024 08:26:41 +0000 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:56:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP's refreshed OMEN 17 for 2024 is a Ryzen-powered AI PC with strong gaming chops ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hps-refreshed-omen-17-for-2024 XrdgusJwYt4gQXJT7EUcCT Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:19:23 +0000 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:21:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best desktop PC accessories 2025: Get the perfect computer setup ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/best-desktop-pc-accessories 5vsYismQZnTGCnd484PuZk Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:13:49 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't miss this $600 discount on HP's 'Cryo Chamber' gaming desktop PC powered by an RTX 4070 — TODAY ONLY ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/hp-cryo-chamber-gaming-desktop-rtx-4070-600-off Y235qX55JBBjn9RJPW7ne6 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:41:17 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Snag $400 off the 'mullet' of PCs, enabling sneaky gaming sessions without your boss (or other half) noticing ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/snag-dollar400-off-the-mullet-of-pcs-enabling-sneaky-gaming-sessions-without-your-boss-or-other-half-noticing QjnEcZHXKByRTC7RQGCPtn Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:40:18 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Upgrade your PC: One of the best PCIe Wi-Fi adapters — the TP-Link TXE75E — is just $55 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/upgrade-your-pc-one-of-the-best-pcie-wi-fi-adapters-the-tp-link-txe75e-is-just-dollar55 d9CFhYRjLH3LcYURhccVTi Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:21:50 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 'mini' computer is roughly the size of a refrigerator, and it just sold for $62,000 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/this-mini-computer-is-roughly-the-size-of-a-refrigerator-and-it-just-sold-for-dollar62000 NUHzxYeFQzkWtkJAHntLGE Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:59:22 +0000