Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than eight years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.
Cale has published hundreds of reviews on Windows Central, and he has a clear understanding of what separates worthwhile products from those that are best avoided.
This allows him to efficiently curate buying guides and product advice, giving readers a no-nonsense look at the options that will best suit their needs.
When he isn’t in his office writing, tinkering with tech, or gaming, Cale enjoys playing acoustic guitar (he’s a sucker for Bluegrass music), reading novels, tending the garden, and providing his two cats some much-needed attention.
Latest articles by Cale Hunt
Best CPU for NVIDIA RTX 4080 in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Match game NVIDIA's RTX 4080 is one of the best GPUs on the market today, especially if you're into 1440p and 4K gaming. You want to pair it with the right processor, and we have the best options right here.
I'm replacing my worn-out gaming mouse pad with this exclusive $15 Prime Day deal
By Cale Hunt published
Prime Day A huge discount on the SteelSeries QcK XXL gaming mouse pad comes at the perfect time. It's 50% off for Prime subscribers, and it's what's replacing my current gaming pad that's seen better days.
Intel's best desktop CPUs are down to the lowest price I've ever seen at Newegg ahead of Prime Day
By Cale Hunt published
Deals The time is now to upgrade your CPU thanks to deep discounts on 13th Gen Core i5, Core i7, and Core i9 K-series Intel chips.
I love this Core i9 mini PC, and you can get it with all the RAM and storage you need for less than $800 right now
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Hard to find a 13th Gen Core i9 CPU, 32GB of RAM, and 2TB SSD anywhere else for this price.
You don't need to wait for Prime Day to get a stacked RTX 4060 gaming laptop for $1,000
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Dell's G16 Gaming laptop with Core i7 HX, RTX 4060, and QHD+ 240Hz display is impressive no matter the time of year.
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs. Gen 5: Snapdragon X Elite or Intel Core Ultra?
By Cale Hunt published
ARM64 or x86 Lenovo offers its slim ThinkPad T14s with Intel and Qualcomm hardware, and we can help you pick the right device.
Dell has the perfect first laptop for the whole family — especially at $300
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Save $150 on a laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, 512GB SSD, 120Hz display, and number pad.
Best All-in-One (AIO) PCs in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated If you're taken by the idea of having an All-in-One PC that includes performance hardware and display, there's a great selection from which to choose. We've collected the best of the best right here.
We've never seen a bigger discount on Dell's XPS 16 with an OLED display and RTX 4060
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Dell's XPS 16 (9640) is one of our favorite laptops in 2024, but it doesn't usually come cheap. A $645 discount on a powerful unit with an OLED display and RTX 4060 discrete laptop GPU changes that.
Forget underwater data centers — this madlad froze a GPU in a solid chunk of ice
By Cale Hunt published
PCIce PC enthusiast and Youtuber mryeester is answering viewer questions one wacky test at a time.
Surface Laptop 7 vs. MacBook Air M3: The "best clamshell laptop" goes up against Apple's slim sensation
By Cale Hunt published
X vs. M The Surface Laptop 7 is better than ever, pulling ahead of the MacBook Air in a few key areas.
Best Intel Z690 motherboards 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Z690 Find the best Z690 chipset boards to take advantage of super-fast DDR5 RAM and more. We've covered a range of budgets and specs ready for your new build.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge vs. MacBook Pro (M3): AI ecosystems, ARM performance, and sleek designs
By Cale Hunt published
Windows / macOS We have the 16-inch Book4 Edge and the 14-inch MacBook Pro in for testing and comparison.
Best PCs for Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree in 2024
By Cale Hunt published
DLC-proof Pre-builts, laptops, and handhelds can get the job done.
Forget Prime Day — Samsung's 2TB 990 EVO SSD is cheaper than the 1TB model right now
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Can't decide between PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0? Samsung's 990 EVO M.2 SSD can handle both with speeds up to 5,000MB/s. If you need a new drive, you don't have to wait for Prime Day to save big.
Kensington Pro Fit Ergo KB675 EQ TKL review: A win for value-conscious typists
By Cale Hunt published
Review A split, raised keyboard design keeps your wrists and forearms comfy, but there's more to like working behind the scenes.
Best CPU coolers for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in 2024: Air-powered recommendations and AIO alternatives
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt last updated
5800X The best CPU cooler for AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X will keep the 8-core processor cool without blaring its fans. Here are my top picks for your next AM4 build.
Plan on buying a Copilot+ PC? You need to check out this deal at Best Buy first.
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Best Buy is one of the best places to shop for a new Copilot+ PC, and it's now offering a $150 gift card with the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge.
Best CPU cooler for AMD Ryzen 9 7950X in 2024
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt last updated
Keep it cool The Ryzen 9 7950X offers incredible gaming performance offset by high power draw causing raised temperatures, so we've found the best CPU cooler to match.
Should you buy a Snapdragon Copilot+ PC or wait for Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA?
By Cale Hunt published
Now or later? The first wave of ARM64 Copilot+ PCs is here, but are the new laptops right for you?
ASUS Vivobook S 15 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge: These Copilot+ PCs are slim and sleek, but you only need one
By Cale Hunt last updated
Copilot+ PCs OLED displays and number pads are standout features in these Copilot+ PCs.
Surface Laptop 7 vs. ASUS Vivobook S 15 (S5507): Which Copilot+ PC is better for you?
By Cale Hunt last updated
Microsoft vs ASUS The first wave of Copilot+ PCs includes 15-inch options from Surface and ASUS. We compare the Laptop 7 and Vivobook S 15 to help you make an informed decision.
Maingear reveals its new ML-16 gaming laptop for 2024, along with an enticing Launch Edition bonus for early buyers
By Cale Hunt published
AI Gaming PC Maingear did a full overhaul of its ML-16 gaming laptop for 2024, and the first 50 buyers will get a special Launch Edition bonus to sweeten the deal.
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