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Monica J. White

Monica J. White

Computing Writer

Monica is a UK-based freelance writer and self-proclaimed geek. A firm believer in the "PC building is just like expensive Legos" philosophy, Monica loves to play around with different builds - if not in reality, then at least on one of her several wishlists. If she's not currently neck-deep in Google Docs or elbow-deep in her PC case, she's most likely spending the day gaming or hanging out with her dog.

 

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger presents Intel's roadmap including Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake, and Panther Lake.

Intel’s next-gen Arrow Lake may introduce some major changes to desktop chips

Intel's next-gen desktop CPUs are coming later this year. We now know when to expect both the chips and the matching motherboards.
Computing News
The Asus ROG Ally X sitting on its stand.

Asus ROG Ally X vs. Steam Deck OLED: Has the champion been dethroned?

Valve's Steam Deck OLED is still a beloved handheld, but can the Asus ROG Ally X shift the narrative?
Computing Guides
An AI recreation of Intel's co-founder, Gordon Moore.

Intel goes to war with Nvidia and Qualcomm

During Intel's Computex 2024 keynote, CEO Pat Gelsinger didn't mince words when he insisted that Moore's Law is not dead at all.
Computing News
PNY RTX 4080 with the power connector attached.

The RTX 5080 may be a disappointing upgrade after all

A new rumor regarding the specs of the upcoming RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 gives us more insight into Nvidia's plans, and it's not all good news.
Computing News
AMD's CEO delivering the Computex 2024 presentation.

AMD’s new Ryzen AI 300 chips look like the real deal

AMD just announced its next-gen laptop processors, and this time, it went all-in on AI.
Computing News
The Asus ROG Ally X sitting on its stand.

Here are all the major changes the ROG Ally X makes over the original

How does Asus' new ROG Ally X gaming handheld stack up against its predecessors? Find everything you need to know in our comparison guide.
Computing Guides
The Acer Predator X34 X5 monitor over a light blue background.

Acer has 3 new OLED gaming monitors, including one with a 480Hz refresh rate

Acer just unveiled several new monitors during Computex 2024, with some thrilling OLEDs thrown into the mix.
Computing News
AMD's RX 7700 XT in a test bench.

The numbers are in. Is AMD abandoning gamers for AI?

The latest report on GPU shipments tells us that things aren't going well -- especially for AMD.
Computing News
The Hyte Y70 Touch Infinite case.

I desperately want one of Hyte’s adorable new PC cases

Hyte has just unveiled a much-anticipated new version of its most successful case, but it's the new color options that really steal the show.
Computing News
Hyte Thicc P60 Duo liquid cooler.

This enormous liquid cooler is truly next-level

Hyte just unveiled a few new cooling solutions at Computex 2024, including a massive 360mm cooler that should live up to its name.
Computing News
The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim Fuzion graphics card.

This might be the most ridiculous GPU I’ve ever seen

MSI's new iteration of the RTX 4090 takes this GPU to an absolute extreme, but you'll need one massive case to use it.
Computing News
Jack in Immortals of Aveum.

Console performance just took a huge step forward

AMD's frame generation technology has now made its way to consoles, and the performance uplift could become a huge factor in the battle of PC versus console.
Computing News
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D sitting on a motherboard.

AMD may have a leg up on Intel with Zen 5

According to a new leak, AMD might unveil its next-gen Zen 5 processors a lot sooner than some may have expected.
Computing News
Dell XPS Desktop 8960 with the side panel removed.

How to check what motherboard you have in two easy steps

Checking your motherboard model isn't hard to do, but it's not as intuitive as other components. Here's how to find out.
Computing Guides
A close-up image of Nvidia's RTX 3080 Ti graphics card.

How to undervolt a GPU: The ultimate guide to undervolting

Undervolting a GPU is a process that may lower the temperatures of your graphics card while maintaining performance. Check our guide to learn how to do it.
Computing Guides
OpenAI's Mira Murati introduces GPT-4o.

ChatGPT can laugh now, and it’s downright creepy

OpenAI just unveiled its latest language model, GPT-4o, and the improvements are impressive across the board -- with a dash of uncanny valley.
Computing News
The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics card.

AMD’s gaming revenue is down by 48%, and it won’t get better

AMD made some pretty great GPUs this generation, but that may not be enough for it to stay relevant against Nvidia.
Computing News
Intel Core i9-12900K in a motherboard.

How to undervolt a CPU: Complete guide to undervolting

Undervolting your processor (CPU) can bring huge benefits but it has to be done correctly for your PC to function well. Check out our guide to CPU undervolting.
Computing Guides
Intel Core i5-14600K processor inside its socket.

Intel’s next-gen desktop chips may embrace these two major changes

A new leak gives us some insight into Intel Arrow Lake, and it looks like apart from the branding, there's one other major change.
Computing News
AMD RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT graphics cards.

AMD RDNA 4: Everything we know about the RX 8000 series

AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 graphics cards are coming soon, but they're still shrouded in mystery. Here's everything we know about RDNA 4.
Computing Guides
AMD RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT graphics cards.

How to update AMD drivers to keep your PC running well

Updating your AMD GPU and chipset drivers is simple. Follow our step-by-step guide to get it done in no time.
Computing Guides
Nvidia Blackwell chips.

The RTX 50-series may fix the biggest weakness of its predecessor

The latest leak about Nvidia's RTX 50-series spells good news for laptop gamers -- but only at certain budgets.
Computing News
The HP Omen 40L desktop sitting on a coffee table.

The simple reasons your PC games don’t play as well as they should

If you're unhappy with your PC's gaming performance, don't start saving for upgrades just yet -- try these tricks to improve it first.
Computing Features
An SK Hynix SSD over a dark and orange background.

The first 300TB SSD is on the horizon

SK Hynix just announced that it's ready to meet the AI challenge with larger-than-ever SSDs, reaching unprecedented capacities.
Computing News
Lenovo Legion 9i front view showing RGB lighting.

Gaming laptops vs. desktops: here’s how to decide which to buy in 2024

If you're torn between buying a gaming laptop or a desktop, our comprehensive guide will help you make an informed choice.
Computing Guides
A digital brain on a computer interface.

We’re one step closer to replicating the human brain

Scientists have just created an iontronic memristor -- a device that might become the foundation of building computers that think like humans do.
Computing News
A woman stands next to a custom-built gaming PC with a coffee maker inside.

You’ll never guess what this YouTuber built into a PC this time

You may think you've seen it all, but have you seen a gaming PC that can make coffee?
Computing News
The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics card.

AMD’s canceled GPU could have crushed Nvidia

A new leak gave us a glimpse of what could have been AMD's RDNA 4 flagship GPU.
Computing News
AMD Ryzen 9 3900x pins.

Here’s everything to consider when buying a CPU in 2024

Your CPU is at the center of your computer, handling the underlying math that makes your machine tick. In this guide, we show you how to choose a CPU.
Computing Guides
The Intel 12th-gen Mainboard upgrade for the Framework Laptop.

The real reason so many laptops have moved to soldered RAM

Soldered RAM is becoming very common in laptops of all shapes and sizes -- but is that a good thing?
Computing Features
AMD CEO Lisa Su holding an APU chip.

AMD’s upcoming APUs might destroy your GPU

The specs for AMD's upcoming Zen 5 APU lineup were just leaked, and we're looking at some impressive impressive built-in GPUs.
Computing News
RAM inside the Starforge Navigator.

How to choose the best RAM for your PC in 2024

DDR, DIMM, XMP, CAS ... Confused? No problem -- our RAM buying guide will help you demystify this once and for all so that you can make your PC run great.
Computing Guides
Steam Deck over a pink background.

Buying a Steam Deck has never been cheaper

If you've been wanting to get a Steam Deck, Valve has a new deal for you -- buy one that's been refurbished and save money.
Computing News
A hand holding the Ryzen 9 7950X in front of a green light.

The best budget CPUs you can buy in 2024

The processor is arguably the most important component in any desktop computer, so it's tricky to pick out. Check out our roundup of the best budget CPUs.
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