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Prime Day PC deals will pop back up this October, so here's the builds I'm expecting to see
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Prime Day PC deals will return this October, so here's what to expect from the sequel sale and tips on how to snag the perfect build.

Intel says "this is fine" to fallen stock prices, tells gamers they can get Battlefield 6 bundled with its hardware for no extra cost
By Duncan Robertson published
News Amidst falling stock prices and a controversial deal with the US government, Intel has told gamers that they can get Battlefield 6 bundled with its hardware.

People didn't like the face plate on Corsair's Nautilus liquid cooler, so now there's a fancy LCD screen upgrade instead
By Duncan Robertson published
News Corsair has announced an expansion of its entry-level cooler range, this time with an LCD screen that swaps with existing Nautilus RS AIO models.

The tide is turning - over 40% of Steam users now have AMD CPUs, according to the latest Hardware Survey
By Duncan Robertson published
AMD CPU usage has finally reached over 40% in the latest Steam Hardware Survey results, and I think it's only going to continue to grow from here.

I've searched every retailer, and none of them beat these six Prime Day CPU deals at Amazon
By Duncan Robertson published
Deals Prime Day PC deals at Amazon usually suck, but these CPU prices are surprisingly good. Here's what I'd recommend for your next rig.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K review: "Not the best, but a lot better than when it launched"
By Zak Storey published
Review As the platform matures, Intel's Core Ultra 7 265K is certainly a lot better than when it first debuted way back in October of 2024.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X review: "Is it just too darn expensive for its own good?"
By Zak Storey published
Review Although it's solid at both gaming and rendering, the Ryzen 9 9900X lacks the punch to really make it a worthy consideration for your next gaming PC.

The best CPU for gaming 2025: Processing power unleashed
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best CPUs for gaming we can recommend - you'll be glad to know they're more affordable than you'd think.
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