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AMD's pro-consumer 9070 strategies are exactly why it's primed to dominate the CPU market in 2025
By Duncan Robertson published
Opinion AMD is enjoying success with its 9070 GPUs, but its pro-consumer strategies are paying off in the CPU market too. Here's why AMD is set to win in 2025.

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB review: "Has some solid design points that make installation a lot easier"
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB does a lot to simplify the most impractical design flaws of AIO coolers. Whether or not it’s worth paying extra for is up to you.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G review: “There's some really decent performance to have here without spending extra money on a 3D V-Cache option."
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G doesn’t quite have the legendary status of its X3D cousins, but its single-core performance makes it capable of standing up to them.

AMD is kicking off 2025 with two new Ryzen 9 X3D desktop CPUs
By Duncan Robertson published
CES 2025 AMD's highly anticipated Ryzen 9 X3D processors have been confirmed, and they're set to arrive in Q1 of 2025.

I'll say it, CPUs are confusing - here's what you need to know ahead of Black Friday
By Duncan Robertson published
Black Friday Buying a CPU can be an awfully confusing affair. Here are all the things you need to know ahead of Black Friday deals, and how to choose the right chip for you.

Acer listens to feedback, improves cooling for upcoming flagship gaming PCs
By Duncan Robertson last updated
News Acer announced an update to its Acer Predator Orion 7000 gaming PCs today ahead of IFA, and it's clear that temperature control is a big priority.

Is it safe to buy Intel 13th and 14th gen CPUs? Raptor Lake instability issues explained
By Duncan Robertson published
Features Intel’s 13th and 14th generation desktop processors have been failing consumers. Now that a fix is in place, we’re asking if it’s safe to buy them again.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G review: “The best value 4K processor out there”
By Duncan Robertson published
Review I’ve always argued that the majority of gamers don’t actually need 7 or 9-level desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G takes that argument to a new level.

I hate to be that guy, but I totally called these AMD Ryzen 8000G CPU discounts
By Duncan Robertson published
Deals AMD's Ryzen 8000G CPUs have taken their first discounts as we approach Prime Day sales and the launch of AMD's Ryzen 9000 Series.

13th gen Intel Core i9-13900K review: “I can’t see myself craving another CPU any time soon”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The 13th gen Intel Core i9-13900K is a powerhouse CPU that offers up a similar experience to the latest 14th-gen chips, and its price makes it worth buying over new SKUs.
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