If AMD lets Nvidia run rampant, we’re all in trouble

If AMD lets Nvidia run rampant, we’re all in trouble

Both Nvidia and AMD are expected to launch new graphics cards within the next few months. It’s no secret as to which of the two lineups has a higher chance of topping the charts with one of the best GPUs. AMD is said to be sitting out of the high-end race this generation, and although … Read more

The best budget laptops for 2024

The best budget laptops for 2024

Image used with permission by copyright holder Not everyone needs the fastest CPU and the highest-quality high-resolution display. Sometimes, a machine with a last-gen CPU and a decent Full HD display is plenty for the web browsing, email, and Office applications that make up many users’ workflows. This can be true for students, or for … Read more

The launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D feels very close

The launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D feels very close

We may not talk about feelings much when discussing the best processors, but a mountain of leaks and rumors have been swirling about AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D — and they’re becoming too big to ignore. The most recent development is a post on the Chiphell forum (via Wccftech) that claims the processor will be … Read more

HP EliteBook X first look: the fastest AI laptop?

HP EliteBook X first look: the fastest AI laptop?

HP is in the process of redoing its product lines, with the OmniBook lineup taking over all of its consumer machines including budget, midrange, premium, and gaming laptops. The EliteBook remains as its business laptop line, and the new EliteBook X G1a is the latest machine that leverages AMD’s Ryzen AI series of chipsets in … Read more

Believe or not, AMD and Nvidia are teaming up

Believe or not, AMD and Nvidia are teaming up

They’re mortal enemies. Sworn rivals. The two top names when it comes to the best graphics cards, duking it out even over petty performance difference. And yet, AMD and Nvidia are partnering for the launch of Team Red’s 5th-gen Epyc server CPUs, code-named Turin. Through what AMD called a “technical partnership,” Nvidia is providing guidance … Read more

Intel Core Ultra 285K vs. AMD Ryzen 7800X3D: spec comparison

Intel Core Ultra 285K vs. AMD Ryzen 7800X3D: spec comparison

The consensus during the launch of a new PC hardware component is that it is faster or more powerful compared to the outgoing model or competition. But that may not be the case with Intel’s latest Arrow Lake-S CPUs. The first crop of Intel’s Core Ultra 200S desktop processors was officially unveiled yesterday and features … Read more

What to buy now that the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is sold out

What to buy now that the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is sold out

There’s no doubt about it — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the best gaming CPU you can buy. And if you’re building a high-end gaming PC, it’s the CPU you should look out for. There’s just one problem: Over the past several weeks, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has slowly faded from store shelves, and now, … Read more

These 5 issues are the most frustrating part of PC gaming

These 5 issues are the most frustrating part of PC gaming

Although I started gaming at the age of 4 on a Super Nintendo, I’ve spent most of my life as a PC gamer. I have nothing against consoles — I own a couple, still — but nothing beats a gaming desktop for me. I love gaming on a PC for things like versatility, upgrade potential, … Read more