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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.

NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics cards are melting (again), but why?
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt published
PC Gaming Who's to blame for this recurring nightmare with NVIDIA's RTX 12VHPWR and 12V-2x6 GPU power cables?

UPDATE: NVIDIA is investigating reports of faulty RTX 50-series GPUs
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware Just a few days after the official RTX 5090 launch, some early adopters are reporting black screens and unrecognized hardware. Here's what you need to know.

Can RDNA 4 GPUs save AMD's struggling PC gaming division?
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Revealed in an earnings call, AMD's gaming branch is losing money fast. That should change when it launches new RDNA 4 GPUs, now confirmed for "early March."

Where to buy NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 GPUs
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware NVIDIA is set to launch the first two GPUs from its RTX 5000 "Blackwell" lineup. Here are the latest stock availability alerts for trusted retailers.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 review: A new high-end for PC gamers
By Ben Wilson published
Review NVIDIA's redesigned RTX 5080 Founders Edition is the new king of the hill for PC gamers as the sensible enthusiast GPU if you can find it at its intended price.

We test a lot of SSDs, and Samsung's 990 Pro is hard to beat
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware With so many seemingly great options on the market, it can be tough to decide on a new SSD for your PC.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 review: +25% MSRP for +30% gains
By Ben Wilson published
Review The RTX 5090 FE sees a bump of +25% MSRP for around +30% performance and a gorgeous GPU redesign, but even if you find one, does anyone really need it?
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