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These AMD Ryzen CPUs have never been cheaper
Deals Select AMD Ryzen 7000 and 9000 CPUs are up to 35% off at Amazon during gaming week, and I'm seeing some of the lowest prices ever.
AMD's most popular gaming CPU is still on sale at $391
Deals AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D might be a couple of years old, but it has many years of life left. It's down to $391 at Amazon, a price that hasn't been seen since mid-2024.
AMD's Ryzen 5 drops to $76 for a limited time
Deals AMD's desktop CPUs last a long time, and despite the Ryzen 5 5500 launching in 2022, it remains a solid option for 1080p gamers. This deal has it down to $76.
Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU stock catches up to demand at AMD's MSRP
PC Gaming The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been restocked at MSRP at prominent retailers, including Best Buy, Newegg, and Amazon.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D review: Ultimate bragging rights
Review AMD's latest Zen 5 desktop processor is the best of its kind, but is it worth it?
These two CPU coolers are my absolute favorites for custom PCs
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.
Here's what we know (so far) about NVIDIA's alleged ARM chips for laptops
CPUs NVIDIA will reportedly release its first-ever ARM-based chips for Windows PCs. The rumored N1X chip is expected by the end of 2025 and its sibling, the N1, is expected in 2026.
Have an RTX 3080? These CPU upgrades are easy to recommend.
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.
