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The best GPUs if you’re upgrading from a GTX 1650

The GTX 1650 has reached mythic status among budget PC gamers, but it's time for an upgrade. Here are three GPUs to keep on your short list.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 propped up against an action figure.

AMD’s new CPU slammed as ‘anti-consumer at best’

AMD's new-but-not-really-new CPU, the Ryzen 7 5700, may be little more than a misleading chip that you'd be better off avoiding.
An Intel Meteor Lake processor set in a motherboard.

PCs are back on the upswing

Processor sales suffered a big drop following the pandemic, but the CPU market has improved. However, new research reveals an interesting tren
The RTX 3060 installed in a computer.

2 ways you can boost game performance by 75% on old PCs

Even if you have an older PC, modders can help you boost its performance in games by as much as 75%.
The back of the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super graphics card.

The prices of some GPUs are rapidly dropping

Following a month packed with hardware launches, the prices of some key graphics cards are starting to rapidly drop.
Dr. Lisa Su at the RX 7900 XT launch event.

AMD has a lot to prove this year

AMD has recently launched several products and has big plans for the upcoming years, but there are deep cracks beneath that surface.
An Intel processor over a dark blue background.

A major era in Intel chip technology may be coming to an end

A new leak tells us more about Intel Arrow Lake, showing that it might be ditching a technology it's been using for over 20 years.
AMD's Ryzen 8700G APU socketed into a motherboard.

AMD still hasn’t made the big APU dream a reality

AMD's new Ryzen 8000G APUs have the fastest integrated graphics we've ever seen, but it's hard to justify them in 2024.
The Ryzen 5 7600X sitting among thermal paste and RAM.

We have some good news about AMD’s next massive CPU launch

AMD has just confirmed that it's ready to launch Zen 5 processors this year. What can we expect, and how will it compare to Intel?
The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super on a pink background.

The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super just trounced AMD

Nvidia's RTX 4080 Super is new, but how does it compare to its old rival, the AMD RX 7900 XTX? Check out our in-depth tests of both cards.
The RTX 4070 Super graphics card on a pink background.

GPUs are on an apology tour

After a year of backlash over lackluster GPU releases, Nvidia and AMD are finally owning up to mistakes with a new range of graphics cards.
The RX 7600 XT graphics card on a pink background.

AMD just did Nvidia a serious favor

Although AMD almost certainly didn't mean to do so, it actually did Nvidia a favor when it released the RX 7600 XT.
RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

This underrated AMD GPU beats the RTX 4070 Ti Super

Nvidia's new RTX 4070 Ti Super puts the RX 7900 XT squarely in its sights, but does it come out ahead in performance and value?
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AMD’s RX 7600 XT might be dead on arrival — but there’s a catch

According to early sales data for AMD's new RX 7600 XT, PC gamers aren't excited about the graphics card.
Two RTX 4060 graphics cards stacked on top of each other.

I tested AMD’s RX 7600 XT against the RTX 4060 — and I was shocked by the results

The RX 7600 XT and RTX 4060 are both battling for your attention at around $300, but only one of them is worth spending your money on.
The RX 7600 XT graphics card on a pink background.

AMD RX 7600 XT review: similar performance, more money

AMD's RX 7600 XT may be an updated version of the RX 7600, but it does very little to actually move the needle when it comes to performance.
Three graphics cards on a gray background.

The best GPUs for 4K to make your games look awesome

Gaming at 4K might look amazing, but it sure is demanding on your PC. Here are the best graphics cards to make the most of your 4K gaming experience.
A render of the RTX 4080 Super at CES 2024.

Here are all the upcoming GPUs set to launch this year

We know about Nvidia's RTX 40 Super cards, but what other GPUs are on the horizon in 2024? There might be more than you think.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 review: Where’s the update?

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 is a solid follow-up to its groundbreaking predecessor, which broke the ThinkPad mold. But it's behind other 13-inch laptops.
RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

Here’s how AMD counters Nvidia’s big RTX Super launch

Although Nvidia's RTX 4070 Super is out today, AMD is not staying dormant. It decided to strike back against Nvidia with a major price cut.
AMD's RX 7700 XT in a test bench.

I tested Nvidia’s RTX 4070 Super against the RX 7800 XT — and it’s shockingly close

Nvidia's new RTX 4070 Super was meant to dethrone AMD's RX 7800 XT, but it's surprising how similar the two GPUs really are.
AMD CEO holding a Ryzen 7000 processor.

AMD may finally launch what we’ve all been waiting for later this year

The next iteration of AMD's Ryzen CPUs, code-named Granite Ridge and featuring the Zen 5 core architecture, is said to have entered mass production.
Three graphics cards on a gray background.

The best GPUs of all time, from 1996 to now

These days, the list of the best graphics card shuffles every couple of years. But what are the landmark GPUs that got us to where we are today?
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D held between fingertips.

How to turn on Eco Mode for AMD CPUs — and why you should

AMD's Ryzen 7000 CPUs are efficient out the box, but you can make them even more so by turning on Eco mode. Here's how to do it.
Michelle Johnston Holthaus holding an Intel Core Ultra CPU.

Who’s the winner of CES 2024?

Nvidia, AMD, and Intel all presented their fair share of new products during CES 2024. Which tech giant comes out on top?
Over the shoulder view of a person using a Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 laptop.

What is CPU usage, and how to fix high CPU usage

If your PC has slowed down, high CPU usage may be the cause. In this guide, we will show you how to check your CPU usage and how to fix it when it's too high.
AMD announcing AMD Ryzen 8000G.

AMD’s new CPUs let you play Cyberpunk without a graphics card

AMD has just announced its latest desktop APUs, dubbed the Ryzen 8000G. Are these processors sufficient for gamers?
AMD announces RX 7600 XT at CES 2024.

AMD just announced the graphics card everyone has been waiting for

AMD fans have been waiting for the RX 7600 XT for months, and at CES 2024, AMD finally made the graphics card a reality.
RX 7900 XTX slotted into a test bench.

Please, don’t buy an AMD GPU right now

There aren't a ton of rumors about AMD launching new graphics cards soon, but we still expect to see prices drop in the next few weeks.
AMD Ryzen processor render.

AMD’s new integrated graphics might beat popular Nvidia GPU

Newly leaked information suggests that AMD is preparing new Ryzen 8000 series desktop processors with improved integrated graphics.
A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

How to speed up your graphics card

The GPU is your best friend when it comes to PC gaming as it does most of the heavy lifting. Here's how you can speed up your graphics card.
AMD RX 7600 on a pink background.

AMD might have a new graphics card next month, too

It's been quiet on the Team Red front, but a new rumor suggests AMD is prepped a GPU that could launch in just a few weeks.
Three graphics cards on a gray background.

The GPU shortage is over, but it’s still wreaking havoc

GPU prices have been stable over the past year, but the lingering effects of the GPU shortage are still in the air today.
The ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 on a table outside.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 review: late to the game

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 is an excellent laptop. But it's not quite the standout machine it was when its first generation hit the streets.