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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.

This is still the best CPU for most players, and it's never been cheaper
By Duncan Robertson published
Forget Black Friday, this CPU deal is all you need

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.

AMD just announced even more CPUs for its 2016 motherboard socket at Computex, as well as 9000 Series Ryzen processors which arrive in July
By Duncan Robertson last updated
News AMD’s 2024 Computex keynote is in the books, and along with the 9000 Series Desktop Processors, AM4 is getting even more support.
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