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Corsair Dominator Platinum memory installed in a PC.

How long does RAM actually last?

RAM is one of the most crucial components inside your PC, but how long will it last before you need to replace it? We know the answers.
An SSD installed in a PC motherboard.

The next SSDs may be over 80% faster

Micron just unveiled its next-gen PCIe 6.0 SSD that will reportedly reach speeds of over 26GB/s. That's a massive increase over PCIe 5.0, but there's a catch.
RAM inside the Starforge Navigator.

How to choose the best RAM for your PC in 2025

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.
Nvidia introducing its Blackwell GPU architecture at GTC 2024.

Nvidia’s next-gen GPUs may be delayed due to ‘design flaws’

Design flaws may be causing delays in the release of Nvidia's next-gen data center GPUs -- but what about the gaming graphics cards?
Corsair Dominator Platinum memory installed in a PC.

The worrying future of RAM and SSD pricing

There's a growing demand for DRAM and NAND Flash, and this means massive increases in revenue. It could also have a huge impact on pricing.
The Steam Deck OLED on a pink background.

Steam Deck now supports 1200p gameplay — with a catch

Valve is adding support for DeckHD to SteamOS, which means that for some, 1200p gameplay on Steam Deck will now be a reality without any workarounds.
Nvidia RTX 4070 Super.

The storm clouds for another GPU shortage are brewing

Although GPUs are mostly readily available right now, a new rumor hints that the supply of Nvidia cards might get worse soon enough.
MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X on a pink background.

I’ve lost all hope in PC hardware this year

At the start of 2024, we all thought we had a lot of interesting PC hardware coming up. Now, in the second half of the year, things are starting to look bleak.
ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XTX Passive 24GB graphics card.

This fascinating new GPU completely ditches fans

ASRock just launched two new AMD GPUs, but you're going to need some insane cooling to keep their temps in check.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card.

Nvidia may be working on a surprising new budget GPU

Nvidia is reportedly readying a new version of an RTX 30-series graphics card, and the chip inside it is quite unexpected.
The Asus ROG Ally X console.

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?
Nvidia's Titan RTX GPU.

Nvidia may have a complete monster GPU in the works

Although Nvidia never released the rumored Titan RTX in this generation, rumor has it that it has a Titan AI card up its sleeve for Blackwell.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Is your Intel CPU crashing? Here’s how to RMA an Intel CPU

If you're experiencing crashes, instability, or poor performance, you should consider getting your processor replaced. Here is how to RMA an Intel CPU.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Intel CPUs may get even hotter

New leaks about Intel Arrow Lake and Panther Lake suggest that these next-gen CPUs will have a higher maximum temperature.
A hand holding AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor.

Don’t buy the Ryzen 7 7800X3D right now. Here’s what to get instead

Although the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the best CPU for gaming, there are better options you can snap up right now.
A render of the new Ryzen AI 300 chip on a gradient background.

AMD’s new integrated graphics just did something really impressive

For an integrated GPU, the Radeon 890M graphics card found in AMD's latest processor can really do quite a lot.
AMD logo on the RX 7800 XT graphics card.

AMD may lose a golden opportunity to beat Nvidia this year

AMD has a good chance to dominate a portion of the GPU market in late 2024.
Intel Core i9-13900K held between fingertips.

Game developer calls Intel flagship CPUs ‘defective’

According to the game studio behind Path of Titans, Intel's best CPUs fail almost every time, pushing Alderon Games toward AMD instead.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Game dev on Intel’s unstable CPUs: ‘I might lose over $100K’

The saga of Intel's Core i9-13900K and Core i9-14900K crashing continues, and gamers aren't the only ones who are affected.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger presents Intel's roadmap including Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake, and Panther Lake.

The next Intel desktop chips may muddy the AI waters

Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-S desktop processors are said to be lacking in one key area, but it might not matter at all.
AMD's CEO delivering the Computex 2024 presentation.

AMD is now more recognizable than Intel

A new report from Kantar says that AMD has higher brand recognition than Intel, and it's one of the top 10 rising brands, alongside the likes of Nvidia.
A render of a Ryzen 9000 CPU.

AMD didn’t even need its best CPU to beat Intel

With Zen 5 right around the corner, we're finally starting to see the chips in action -- and the Ryzen 9 9900X did a great job in a recent benchmark.
A Wi-Fi router with an ethernet cable plugged in.

AAA game downloads in 2 milliseconds? It’s possible

A team of engineers has just achieved an incredible feat: 402Tbps internet data transmission rate. Yes, that's terabytes per second.
The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super on a pink background.

Why Nvidia is about to get a huge edge over AMD

Micron shared some performance figures on its next-gen GDDR7 memory, and it's great news for Nvidia's RTX 50-series.
A render of a Ryzen 9000 CPU.

AMD may be doing something unprecedented with Ryzen 9000

The first preorders for AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs are now open, giving us a glimpse into the pricing of these processors. It's both good and bad news.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

DLSS 4 could be amazing, and Nvidia needs it to be

Nvidia's DLSS 3 was a major selling point, and the company may have to repeat that success in order to get gamers to upgrade.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Microsoft just recalled the latest Windows 11 update

It looks like the latest non-security Windows Update turned out to be one to avoid. Those who downloaded it reported serious issues with their PCs.
AMD's CEO delivering the Computex 2024 presentation.

AMD: ‘We are running as fast as we possibly can’

In a recent interview, AMD detailed its plans in the race against Intel. The company is committed to stay on top of its game.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Four months later, Intel CPU stability issues remain

A closer look at the crashes that plague the Intel Core i9-14900K and the Core i9-13900K shows that the fixes that are currently available don't suffice.
A woman holds a laptop with the LG Tandem OLED logo on it.

OLED laptops are about to get brighter, thinner, and more expensive

LG has just announced that it started the mass production of Tandem OLED panels. The displays could be hugely beneficial in upcoming laptops.
The RTX 4090 sitting alongside the Fractal Terra case.

I never wanted to build another small form factor PC — until now

My one attempt at a small form factor PC made never want to go back, but things are changing.
Using Windows 11 copilot to summarize a document.

Microsoft Copilot sounds great. Here’s why I definitely won’t use it

Microsoft's Copilot is groundbreaking, and yet, I'm really not that eager to start using it.
The Apple logo is displayed at the Apple Store June 17, 2015 on Fifth Avenue in New York City

Hacker claims to have hit Apple days after hacking AMD

Intelbroker claims to have breached Apple's defenses and obtained the source code for various tools. Earlier this week, they may have hacked AMD.
A Samsung HBM3 memory chip.

Samsung claims the next era of DRAM will be a ‘breakthrough’

Samsung is introducing 3D packaging services to GPUs and CPUs, opening the door to a whole new level of performance.