Desktop CPU shipments plunge 20 percent. It may get worse
Desktop PC CPU shipments plunged more than expected during the first quarter of 2026, and darker clouds loom on the horizon. …
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Hey, PC builders: Tray CPUs are cheaper for a reason
… Reasons to choose a tray CPU Tray stock is usually slightly cheaper than boxed CPUs. …
Intel's cheaper, faster new Core Ultra CPUs still have a lot to prove
… Intel's 900MHz increase in speed between the CPU and memory controller will also have an effect. …
The new Ryzen 9: Did AMD just announce a CPU for exactly no one?
… Ironically, AMD built the ultimate Ryzen CPU at the worst possible time. …
A Ryzen 5800X3D return isn’t just a rerun. It's a statement about the PC market
… Reviving AM4's best-known and beloved CPU makes a lot of sense when people can't afford the RAM or storage needed to move to modern platforms. A Ryzen 5800X3D would be a terrific upgrade for anyone on an older Ryzen CPU, without the need to buy extra components. …
AMD’s $899 Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is wild—but that’s why I care
… If the cost to see a dual 3D V-Cache CPU in the wild is 29 percent more than its predecessor, so be it. …
Gigabyte's Aero X16 is a rare 32GB gaming laptop under $1,400
… Despite the efficient mobile CPU, the Aero X16 is power-hungry. …
Best of Computex 2026: The most intriguing and innovative PC hardware
… That might sound like sci-fi to most of us, but practically it means that unlike thermal paste, this pad lasts the lifetime of your CPU with no maintenance required.The Noctua NT-CP1 is sized to fit AM5 and AM4 AMD Ryzen CPUs, with a surface area that perfectly matches the IHS of chips in both sock… …
Single-stick RAM tested: Fine for some games, a disaster for others
… The Ryzen X3D processor is a crucial part of this—not only is DDR5 better than DDR4 at performing in single-DIMM setups, the Zen 5 CPU architecture should be able to allocate its resources better under the constraint. …
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus review: 6 key things to know
… Intel today is a far cry from a decade ago, when it still dominated in desktop CPU performance. In recent years, we’ve witnessed back-to-back disappointments across Team Blue’s last few CPU generations. …