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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X review: While Intel suffers setbacks, Team Red takes the mid-range gaming CPU crown
By Ben Wilson published
Review AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X desktop CPU offers improved performance at a lower price and power draw compared to previous chips and rivals at Intel, making it a solid mid-range option.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X review: Cheaper and more efficient than ever, Zen 5 tempts with an entry-level gaming CPU
By Ben Wilson published
Review AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X offers affordable gaming, excelling in single-core performance and power efficiency. However, minimal multi-core bumps won't benefit users with recent CPUs.
Best motherboard for AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
By Cale Hunt published
Prepare for Zen 5 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 using the X670E chipset right here.
Best motherboard for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
By Cale Hunt published
🖥️Zen 5 Don't miss out on optimal Zen 5 performance with the wrong motherboard.
One of the best VPNs now works with Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon X chips
By Sean Endicott published
Private Internet Access now has an Arm-native version of its VPN.
Alienware x16 R2 review: I struggled to tell the difference, but the changes are good ones
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Review Dell has made a handful of small changes to the Alienware x16 with its second iteration, which make it a better laptop... But can it really compete with the best?
This discounted Copilot+ PC pairs a Snapdragon X Elite with a 3K 120Hz OLED display
By Sean Endicott published
What a deal! Right now, you can grab the ASUS VivoBook S 15 for just over $100 off. That discounts saves you 8% on one of the best Copilot+ PCs and a laptop powered by the new Snapdragon X Elite processor.
Dell's best AI PC with all-day battery life scores exclusive discounts and extras for students headed back to school
By Cale Hunt published
Students take note Students can save an extra 10% on the discounted XPS 13 (9345) Copilot+ PC.
I love my ROG Ally handheld, but the Lenovo Legion Go's larger screen, detachable controls, and discounted price are really tempting
By Zachary Boddy published
Deal The Lenovo Legion Go boasts a larger screen than other gaming handhelds and features detachable Switch-like controls, and right now it's $100 off.
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