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Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC sitting on Secretlab Magnus Pro desk.

Alienware Aurora R16 review: “I’m on board with this down-to-earth powerhouse”

By Phil Hayton last updated

The Alienware Aurora R16 is surprisingly down-to-earth for a Dell gaming PC, but what it lacks in pizazz it makes up for with performance.

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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G review image of the chip being held above a motherboard by the reviewer

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G review: “The best value 4K processor out there”

By Duncan Robertson last updated

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.

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Close up of Alienware Aurora 2025 gaming PC with blue logo and side lights.

Alienware PCs aren't for everyone, but this Aurora RTX 5070 Ti early Black Friday deal instantly caught my eye

By Phil Hayton published

Deals You can now grab $400 off an Alienware Aurora RTX 5070 Ti rig, and it's a gaming PC deal actually worth checking out ahead of Black Friday.

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"The highest airflow and static pressure of any fans we have ever designed" - NZXT launches a new range of performance fans for PC players

By Duncan Robertson published

News NZXT's new line of performance fans has arrived, and they pack some advanced materials to provide great cooling, low noise levels, and RGB looks.

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RTX 5070 PCs have already been given the Black Friday treatment, but should you wait?

By Duncan Robertson published

Deals I've spotted two RTX 5070 gaming PC deals worthy of Black Friday banners. But with more deals around the corner, should you buy now or wait?

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Acer Predator Orion X review of the PC next to another ITX chassis

The best gaming PC 2025: Find your perfect pre-built powerhouse

By Duncan Robertson last updated

Buying guide We're rounding up all the best gaming PCs on the market from budget builds to higher-end rigs ready for the next generation of gaming.

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Finger pressing blue Alienware logo power button on front of Aurora R16 gaming PC

Best Alienware gaming PC 2025: Out of this world Aurora builds

By Phil Hayton last updated

Buying guide Here are the best Alienware gaming PCs available in 2025, including Nvidia RTX-powered rigs and machines armed with cutting-edge DDR5 RAM.

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More PC builders need to know about this internal USB hub as coolers and RGB demand more from our motherboards

By Duncan Robertson last updated

News This hub let me expand my motherboard's USB headers, which could be massive for your next PC build if you want fan, cooling, and RGB control.

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DDR5 RAM is on the brink of 2020 GPU-style price inflation, and AI is to blame

By Duncan Robertson last updated

News DDR5 RAM has suddenly shot up in price, and it's all because of AI. Here's why shopping for new computer memory might be tricky this Black Friday.

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Noctua is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the most Noctua way possible - with a brown deskmat that's also a history lesson

By Duncan Robertson published

News Noctua has a talent for making "ordinary" PC components look first-class, and now it has a deskmat that's perfect for PC builders building a classy setup.

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