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NVIDIA and MediaTek might be collaborating on a 3nm AI PC CPU that could potentially blow Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite out of the water — and it reportedly tapes out later this month
By Kevin Okemwa published
3NM AI PC CPU NVIDIA and MediaTek are reportedly working on a 3nm AI PC processor.

Intel Core Ultra Series 2 is official, delivering massive performance, efficiency, and AI gains in thin and light devices
By Zachary Boddy published
The Best Ever? Intel has officially unveiled Intel Core Ultra Series 2, the long-awaited Lunar Lake that delivers much improved performance, power efficiency, and AI power.

Best CPU coolers for Intel Core i5-12600K in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Intel's 12th Gen workhorse is still a very popular chip for gaming and productivity, and the right cooler can make all the difference.

"We stand behind our products," says Intel as it extends 13th and 14th Gen CPU warranties and a class action lawsuit investigation begins
By Cale Hunt published
Too little too late? Intel's reputation is in the dirt as it attempts to regain some goodwill with its customers.

Intel's 13th and 14th Gen CPU instability damage is irreversible, and it can happen to way more chips than we thought
By Cale Hunt published
Not good No recall is planned, but a preventative fix for unaffected CPUs is expected in the coming weeks.

Intel's best desktop CPUs are down to the lowest price I've ever seen at Newegg ahead of Prime Day
By Cale Hunt published
Deals The time is now to upgrade your CPU thanks to deep discounts on 13th Gen Core i5, Core i7, and Core i9 K-series Intel chips.

The best gaming desktop CPU you can buy is now $90 cheaper thanks to a limited promo code — and that includes free delivery
By Ben Wilson published
7800X3D Newegg offers AMD's phenomenal Ryzen 7 7800X3D, the best gaming processor you can buy today, for under $350 with a promo code available to all.

HYTE THICC Q60 review: The most ridiculous AIO CPU cooler I've ever tested is also one of the best
By Ben Wilson published
Review HYTE, best known for its gigantic "fish tank" PC cases, enters the CPU cooler scene with the THICC Q60 AIO and FP12 case fans — are the extravagant aesthetics worth the high cost?

PC gamers are reportedly experiencing crashes and errors with Intel Core i9 CPUs, prompting returns
By Rebecca Spear published
CPU crashing The 13th Gen and 14th Gen Intel Core i9 CPUs are reportedly causing crashes and errors when running PC games, which has led buyers to return them for alternative processors.

Time's running out — the best gaming CPU I've EVER tested is on sale and nothing comes close to beating this performance
By Ben Wilson published
Deal Since its release, I've called the Ryzen 7 7800X3D "my highest-recommended CPU for gaming," and that never changed. With $80 off, it's even better.
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