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Labor Day deals 2024: Including Intel Gamer Days savings on laptops, PC gaming, monitors, accessories, and beyond
Deals Labor Day and Intel Gamer Days have some great sales on everything PC and tech related.
I’ve never seen this powerful mini PC so cheap, and it’s all thanks to our exclusive discount
Deal Core i7 and Core i9 options are available for those who need a lot of power in a compact PC.
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i (Gen 8) review: Runs cool and quiet at 1440p but has one hidden weak spot
Review Lenovo's Legion Tower 5i (Gen 8) is built well, but some of the internal hardware choices leave something to be desired.
Best RAM for AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 7950X in 2024
Updated Help AMD's top-tier Ryzen 7000 CPUs reach their full potential with these excellent DDR5 RAM kits.
Why buy a full-size desktop when one of our favorite mini PCs is so cheap?
Mini PC Deal Geekom's XT12 Pro is a tiny powerhouse PC available for $100 less thanks to an exclusive Windows Central discount code.
Best RAM for AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 7700X in 2024
Updated AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D and its Ryzen 7 7700X sibling only get better when paired with the right RAM.
Best Surface for students 2024: The perfect PC for heading back to school or college
Updated Microsoft's Surface PCs are stylish, functional, and powerful.
Best CPU coolers for Intel Core i5-12600K in 2024
Updated Intel's 12th Gen workhorse is still a very popular chip for gaming and productivity, and the right cooler can make all the difference.
Best motherboards for AMD Ryzen 9 7950X in 2024
7950X The Ryzen 9 7950X is a monstrous CPU that needs a specific socket and plenty of power, so I've rounded up the best AM5 motherboards with features for your budget.
Don't go back to school without AI in your laptop — one of the best Copilot+ PCs is $300 off
Back to school Copilot+ PCs feature advanced AI tools, but the real perks are outstanding efficiency and performance.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs. Ryzen 9 7950X: The older Zen 4 CPU remains a great option for most users
Upgrade? The new Ryzen 9 9950X is a hard sell for those already using a 7950X.
Do you need to buy all of Office or is Word enough?
A few words... Microsoft lets you buy standalone core Office apps like Word, but it's clear that the Microsoft 365 subscription service is the company's first priority. Here's what you need to know.
"The world's most powerful CPU" is AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X, and it's now available to buy alongside its 9900X sibling
More Zen 5 CPUs A week after the launch of the Ryzen 5 and 7 chips comes AMD's high-performance Zen 5 hardware.
The ultimate used laptop buying guide: 11 tips to help you land the perfect PC
Save some 💵💵💵 Save some money with a used laptop that's as good as new.
Easily one of the best 2024 Windows laptops — the X1 Carbon — is a staggering 48% off
Student deal The X1 Carbon (Gen 12) is usually a tough sell due to its price, but the $1,257 Back to School discount makes it a lot easier.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs. Ryzen 7 7800X3D: A bigger number isn't always better, especially for PC gaming
MAD about AMD Why you might not need the latest Zen 5 chip from AMD.
G.Skill stuns with new "ultra low-latency" overclocking memory spec for PC gamers
New RAM New DDR5-6400 memory for high-performance PCs is coming later this month.
AMD Zen 5: Everything we know about next-gen Ryzen CPUs
AM5 AMD unveiled its processors with "Zen 5" architecture at Computex 2024, and the chips are starting to find their way into PCs. The lineup includes Ryzen 9000 desktop and Ryzen AI 300 laptop chips.
The first motherboard BIOS updates arrive to help clean up Intel's CPU mess
Fingers crossed The fix for degrading Intel Core desktop chips is in ... at least for some motherboards.
AMD's "new mid-range champion" Ryzen 7 9700X and its Ryzen 5 9600X sibling are now available to buy
It's time for Zen 5 The first of AMD's new Ryzen 9000 processors are headed into PC builds and upgrades.
What are Microsoft Precision touchpads?
Next best thing Ever wonder why we make such a big deal about Microsoft's Precision touchpad drivers? Turns out, they're important when it comes to an optimal laptop experience.
Best upgradeable laptop 2024
Updated Desktop PCs are often easily upgradeable, prolonging useful life and extracting more value from your purchase. But what about laptops? Here are our favorites.
HP OmniBook X vs. OmniBook Ultra: Snapdragon X or Ryzen AI 300 in your AI PC?
Snapdragon vs AMD HP rebranded its PCs earlier this year, and its OmniBook lineup offers a premium experience for regular users. Let's look at the differences between these laptops to help you make the right decision.
