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AMD Ryzen 9000X3D could get full overclocking abilities, making life even more difficult for Intel Arrow Lake CPUs
Intel is going to have a tough time of the next-gen CPU wars if all the current rumors pan out as predicted.
Will Core i9 crashing debacle stop gamers from buying Intel’s next-gen Arrow Lake CPUs? This motherboard maker is worried it might
Is there a danger that the CPU instability saga might color the perception of Arrow Lake? It’s far from unthinkable.
AMD just unleashed FSR 3.1 – and it’s a great day for PC gamers no matter what brand of graphics card they own
FSR 3.1 is here offering not just better quality upscaling, but the ability to bring frame generation to Nvidia and Intel GPUs.
Best external hard drives of 2024
Updated We tested out the best external hard drives for adding extra capacity or a backup using the latest HDD and SSD options.
The Ryzen 9700X is a key mid-range CPU for AMD’s next-gen chips – and it might be getting a lot more powerful for PC gaming
Something major could be in the works for the 9700X – and with great power comes great gaming performance.
Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs may be coming out sooner than you think — and that’s great news
Get ready for a drag-out fight with Nvidia, AMD, and Qualcomm as Intel’s Lunar Lake may head for a September launch.
The RTX 4080 Super GPU dropped down to under $950 - its lowest price ever
Looking for a powerful graphics card that can handle any AAA game on max settings? The RTX 4080 Super GPU is now at its lowest price ever.
AMD Ryzen 9000 desktop and Ryzen AI 300 laptop CPUs get rumored release dates – and there’s a hint about cheaper pricing too
Next-gen processors are supposedly due to debut in the middle of July and at the end of the month.
