Have the Intel Arc GPUs been canceled? I sure hope not
Rumors are spreading once again that Intel's Arc graphics are being canceled. Here's what we know so far, and why they shouldn't be.
Ryzen 5 7600X vs. Intel Core i5-12600K
The AMD Ryzen 7600X is one of the most exciting chips to debut this year, but how does it stand up to Intel's killer 12600K CPU?
Wi-Fi 7 officially hits 5Gbps, five times the speed of your current router
A Wi-Fi 7 demo shows off the potential of next-generation wireless speeds before certification.
The 6 best AMD CPUs of all time
Going through many highs and lows over the years, AMD has made six CPUs that have pushed technology and the world forward.
AMD might deal a huge blow to Intel with new 3D V-Cache CPUs
According to a new leak, AMD may be planning to release at least three 3D V-Cache CPUs, and that list includes the flagship Ryzen 9 7950X.
3 reasons why I’m worried about Intel’s upcoming Meteor Lake chips
Intel recently unveiled its upcoming Meteor Lake CPU, and while it looks technologically impressive, I'm not confident that Intel's strategy is the right one.
Bad news: Intel’s Arc GPU issues run much deeper than performance
Intel's Arc driver issues are compounding, and we now have a view into how deep the root of the problem goes.
How 14th-gen Meteor Lake plans to deliver on Intel’s road map
Intel gave the world a closer look at Meteor Lake during Hot Chips, and it finally realizes the road map Intel laid out last year.
Here’s everything you need to build a great gaming PC in 2022
While building a PC is fairly straightforward, you need to be prepared before you build. Here's everything you need to do before assembling your shiny new PC.
How Intel laughs in the face of thermal throttling (but probably shouldn’t)
Intel's 16-core HX processors are the best of the best, but that comes at the cost of pushing against a thermal wall that could become a problem in the future.
How to overclock RAM
When you think of overclocking, you usually think of the CPU, but overclocking your RAM also has benefits. Here are the ways you can overclock RAM on your PC.
CLX Scarab review (2022): High-end PC gaming at its finest
Equipped with up to a Core i9-12900KS and an RTX 3090 Ti and retailing for about $5000, the Scarab is worth considering if you're after high-end performance.
Support for dual GPUs could be making an unexpected comeback
Intel showed off its upcoming Arc graphics cards during SIGGRAPH 2022. It seems that it will bring back something that AMD and Nvidia have long since abandoned.
Why now is actually a great time to build a new PC
Current gen CPUs and GPUs have never been cheaper, and passing up this opportunity to wait for the next generation might be a bad idea.
Why I don’t upgrade my CPU for higher frame rates anymore
Over the years as I've upgraded my desktop for better performance, I've come to realize that my CPU is either good enough for games or just isn't.
Intel has 500 bugs to fix in its next supercomputer chips
Intel's long-awaited 4th gen Xeon scalable Sapphire Rapids superchip is delayed yet again after 500 bugs were found, requiring 12 steppings to fix.
MSI GT77 Titan laptop review: a hot, expensive gaming monster
The MSI GT77 Titan is among the first laptops to feature Intel's 16-core Core i9-12900HX, but its astronomical price struggles to justify modest gains.
Intel could give us Wi-Fi 7 devices long before Apple gets around to it
Intel is planning to introduce Wi-Fi 7 sometime in 2024 just as Apple turns to Wi-Fi 6E for its upcoming devices.
Intel Raptor Lake finally makes DDR5 memory worth it
A new Intel Raptor Lake benchmark shows that using DDR5 RAM could bring huge performance gains for the CPU. Is it time to switch to DDR5?
Intel’s latest GPUs are bad news for crypto miners
The drivers for Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPUs seemingly do not support the ability to mine crypto currency in any capacity, particularly for Ethereum.
Rumors about Intel’s most powerful GPU just got squashed
Intel officially debunked the rumors of an Arc A780 graphics card with RGB lighting.
Intel processors may get a lot more expensive, giving AMD an edge
A new report reveals that Intel might be about to introduce a huge price increase across its range of products. This includes consumer-level CPUs.
When should you upgrade your CPU?
The CPU is arguably the most important component in a computer, but how do you know when you to upgrade? Here's how to tell whether it's time for a new chip.
Why now is the worst time to build a PC in nearly 8 years
PC parts are becoming cheaper and more available, but the unique situation with next-gen components means it's a bad time to build your next PC.
Intel’s upcoming chips may hit the droolworthy 6GHz mark
If rumors are to be believed, Raptor Lake may just be the fastest x86 chip ever.
What is Microsoft DirectStorage? Next-gen game loading, explained
DirectStorage is making its way to PC so that game devs can take advantage of fast NVME SSDs. But what exactly does it do, and should you care?
Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPU requirements are raising eyebrows
Intel has released the requirements for its Arc Alchemist range for desktops, which reveals a rather peculiar tidbit.
Acer Predator Orion 7000 review: A great gaming PC that’s too expensive
The Acer Predator Orion 7000 is a fantastic gaming PC, but it's too expensive. You should buy it, but only if you can find one on sale.
Vulnerability steals data from Intel and AMD CPUs — and you’re probably affected
A new vulnerability code-named Hertzbleed has been found to expose secret cryptographic keys. It most likely affects all Intel and AMD CPUs.
AMD Ryzen 7000 could finally threaten Intel’s mobile dominance
Ryzen 7000 mobile could deal a critical blow to Intel's mobile chip business, and it doesn't look like Raptor Lake will fix that.
GPU demand declines as prices continue to drop
According to a new report, the demand for graphics cards is dropping -- GPU shipments decreased by 6.4% in the first quarter of 2022.
Computex 2022: The biggest announcements this year
Computex 2022 was a hybrid show. Here are all of the biggest announcements and reveals from this year's event.
Intel isn’t at Computex, and that could kill Arc Alchemist
Intel isn't hosting a Computex keynote this year, where we expected to learn more about the upcoming Arc Alchemist GPUs that have been plagued by delays.
Framework Laptop now offering CPU upgrade to Intel’s latest
The most customizable laptop gets upgraded to Intel Alder Lake chips.