The only PC components I never regret spending extra on
…list may not apply to every single PC builder, but everyone should still assess what matters to them the most before buying expensive hardware. A high-quality gaming display, 8-core CPU…
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I've kept the same AMD motherboard for years while Intel buyers bought three, and the math isn't close
…take apart their build once every two years? Intel has released three consumer desktop sockets in 5 years "Want the latest CPU? Be prepared to start your build over" — Intel, probably Intel…
The Lenovo Yoga 7a is gorgeous, but AMD's Ryzen AI 7 445 feels like a downgrade
…This unit is currently priced at $1250, though its normal price is listed at $1600. The lower spec model starts at $1230. Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 (2026) 7 /10 CPU…
Ugreen's new NAS trades CPU appeal for the hardware I actually want in a NAS
…70 Brand Ugreen CPU Ryzen Embedded R2514 Memory 8GB DDR4 Drive Bays 4 Expansion 2x M.2, 2x DDR4 The Ugreen DXP4800 GT has a Ryzen embedded processor, dual 10 GbE Ethernet…
Windows 11's Task Manager will finally tell you how much your NPU is working
…The Dev build is one of the stages of the Insider program, sitting between the cutting-edge Canary build and the more stable Beta build. As such, this build won't be…
Your entire PC build might be bottlenecked by a setting you enabled years ago and forgot about
…This mode continuously scales CPU frequency and voltage according to workload demand rather than locking the processor at high clocks. The CPU, therefore, stays in low power states under light load and…
Someone built their own Steam Machine at Valve's original price point, and it's a solid contender
…Component Selection Price CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor $83.00 Motherboard ASRock B550M-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard $74.99 Memory TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan…
I stopped using my Raspberry Pi as a server, and this $100 mini PC made everything easier
…For that, he has worked for some of the biggest international technology publications, covering news, explainers, how-to guides, listicles, and product-buying guides. He has worked as an editor and managed…
Before you spend a fortune on more RAM this year, try the free tweaks that make your PC feel like it already has more
…A lifelong tech enthusiast who has built three gaming and productivity powerhouse PCs since 2018, his passion for technology keeps him closely following the semiconductor industry, from NVIDIA and AMD to ARM…
The XPS 16's redesign proves Dell learned from its mistakes
…Just buy one. If you need a new laptop, that is. Dell XPS 16 (2026) 8.5 /10 CPU Up to Intel® Core Ultra X9 Processor 388H (16- Core, 18MB Cache, up…