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Intel Core i9-12900K review: Intel finally has an answer for AMD Ryzen 9
By Rich Edmonds, Daniel Rubino last updated
Striking back at AMD and Apple with a single deadly Alder Lake swing.
Intel officially announces 12th Gen Alder Lake desktop processors, SKUs, and pricing
By Rich Edmonds, Daniel Rubino published
Intel just announced 12th Gen processors based on the company's latest Intel 7 manufacturing process. The new Alder Lake CPUs boast impressive numbers and support for DDR5 and PCIe 5.0.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i7-11700K: Which CPU is best for you?
By Tyler Colp published
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. the Intel Core i7-11700K is an incredibly close competition. Which one does just enough more than the other for you to consider buying?
Noctua helps customers free of charge with Alder Lake-S transition
By Robert Carnevale published
If you already have a Noctua CPU cooler, this is good news.
TSMC 'seriously evaluating' manufacturing chips in Germany, but nothing is set in stone
By Sean Endicott published
Chipmaker TSMC is considering opening a chip factory in Germany, which would be its first in Europe. Right now, however, discussions are only in preliminary stages.
Noctua's fanless CPU cooler is here, and it can be yours for $109
By Robert Carnevale published
The much-hyped fanless CPU cooler was hinted at being right around the corner just a few weeks ago. Now, Noctua has confirmed that it wasn't kidding about how soon an announcement would arrive.
Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X good for gaming?
By Tyler Colp published
The best gaming CPUs make the best games run without a hitch. Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X good for gaming?
New Spectre attack variants leave AMD, Intel, and Arm processors exposed [Updated]
By Robert Carnevale last updated
After causing headaches three years ago, Spectre is back to harass hardware and steal data. This time around, ways to combat the attacks are few and not ideal.
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 review: Affordability doesn't equal sluggish performance
By Rich Edmonds last updated
An exceptional gaming and mid-tier workstation processor.
AMD Ryzen CPUs with integrated Vega graphics are great for budget-friendly PC gaming
By Rich Edmonds last updated
GPU prices are ridiculous right now but AMD has quite the solution readily available for system builders looking to play some games on a tight budget. AMD Ryzen and Vega in a single package.
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