RAM and GPU prices are out of control lately because of the demand for AI and data centers, but you can still build a decent ...

If you encounter a CPU bottleneck in games you play, upgrading to a new CPU makes more sense than buying a new GPU, especially if you mostly play multiplayer games. If you play games and earn a living ...

If your GPU is poorly utilized due to a feeble CPU, leading to CPU-induced stuttering, it might be time for an upgrade. If you aren't satisfied with the performance of CPU-limited esports titles, ...

The Ryzen 3 1200 is at least a 4c/4t processor. It's not particularly high end but should at least meet the min requirements for a lot of games. It should be pretty similar to the i3-9100 my son had ...

Built my current main machine in Jan. 2019 (first retirement build): i5-9600K, GTX 1080, 16GB memory, 650w PSU, some spinny storage and an SSD for booting. I tend to keep machines 8-10 years, with ...

Matti Robinson is a veteran of the industry originally from Finland, with nearly 20 years of writing and editing experience. His love for gaming started with the Commodore 64 and grew with each ...

Anthony is looking at upgrading his AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU to something better. We offer our advice on the topic. I'm looking to upgrade my CPU. I currently have an AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, and I'm wondering ...

Matti Robinson is a veteran of the industry originally from Finland, with nearly 20 years of writing and editing experience. His love for gaming started with the Commodore 64 and grew with each ...

If you're hoping to get your hands on the best gaming CPU, look no further than the Intel Core i9 13900K. It's one of the most powerful processors you can power your PC with, and for a limited time ...

20 years ago, I was a pretty prolific PC-builder, if I do say so myself. Various EDN hands-on projects were the primary motivation; my late-1999 article, for example, showcased Intel’s SE440BX and ...

Although GPUs are often the focus for gaming, CPUs are perceived as an important upgrade too. According to AMD and Intel, we all need the fastest Ryzen 7 5800X3D or the Core i9-12900KS to get truly ...