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No, you read the headline correctly: that's the B450 chipset, which originally came out in 2018 ahead of the Zen 2-based Ryzen 3000 processors. It is perhaps a sign of the times, but here in the post-Zen 6 era (AMD launched Venice last...
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Amidst the discussion around game preservation for Xbox and PlayStation gamers in the digital era, one Redditor has created a unique game cartridge system for Steam. The game cartridges are each individual SATA 2.5-inch 128GB SSD...
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D: $329 MSRP The new AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D's configuration is similar to the existing 8-core Ryzen 7 7800X3D, but with lower base and boost clocks and a lower price that should make it more accessible to gamers. ...
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i: MSRP $799 The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is an Intel Core Series 3 Wildcat Lake-powered, thin and light laptop designed for lower cost price segments, that can trade blows with the MacBook Neo. Affordably Priced Good...
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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+: MSRP $1,799 Intel's Arc G3 Extreme propels the new MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ to performance heights heretofore unknown to PC gaming handhelds, but it commands a precious price premium. Class-Leading Gaming Performance Versatile...
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MSI Raider 16 MAX HX B2WJ Laptop: Starting at $2,999, $3,499 as tested The new MSI Raider 16 MAX HX is often the fastest 16" gaming laptop we've tested, and it does it while remaining cool and quiet, too. Oustanding OLED Screen Excellent...
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Retro hardware remains hot, with some awesomerecreations of classic systems, and ASUS is looking to ride the wave with a motherboard celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand. The ROG Crosshair 2006 motherboard...
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Hot on the heels of AMD releasing its Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, its first Ryzen chip with 3D V-Cache on both core complex dies (CCDs), ASRock announced a spiffy high-end motherboard that it says is "designed to pair...
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According to the latest leaks, Intel's next-gen Nova Lake desktop CPUs will see a bit of a shake-up in their motherboard chipset market segmentation strategy. The usual source for Intel leaks, Jaykihn, says that the next-gen Z970 chipset...
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Building a brand new PC from scratch these days is generally more expensive than it was before AI disrupted the landscape, creating a shortage of key components, and in particular PC DRAM. As such, some users are turning to older...
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How much storage do you need? It's a fair bet you could be satisfied with 2TB or less, which is the typical capacity of M.2 SSDs. If you need more, it's likely warm or cold data that could be stuffed onto relatively inexpensive spinning rust. Some folks truly need storage that's high-density...
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ASUS is expanding its sleek and stylish (in a business casual way) ExpertCenter desktop lineup with the launch of the ExpertCenter P700 Mini Tower (PM700MG) powered by AMD's latest-generation Ryzen AI 400 series Gorgon Point processors...
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This story probably won't come as a surprise to anyone who pays attention to desktop APUs, but the news is simple: the new Ryzen AI 400 desktop processors that AMD just launched don't come with a full complement of PCIe lanes. In fact...
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Today in San Francisco, Samsung unveiled its latest Galaxy smartphones. For 2026, the lineup consists of the Galaxy S26 Ultra ($1299), Galaxy S26+ ($1099), and Galaxy S26 ($899) all of which receive incremental updates. The company also...
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Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro: Starting At $1049 ($1249 As Tested) The Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro is highly portable, has a great OLED screen, and ample memory and storage, but its previous-gen processor hampers performance and battery life. Thin...
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Puget Systems has released its 2025 Hardware Reliability Report: if you're familiar with the company's annual reports, they offer an invaluable look at which components in your build actually survive the rigors of professional...
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RedMagic 11 Pro - Starting At $749 The RedMagic 11 Pro is a powerful, stylish, and affordable Android gaming phone that boasts a liquid-cooled Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and a big 7,500mAh battery. Solid value Ultra-cool design...
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With its latest TR300 Series TG (and WS) cases, Thermaltake includes a 6-inch 1480 x 720 display for users that want to take their customization to the next level. We've seen case mods integrate mini-monitor before, and ASRock even sold an...
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AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D: $499 MSRP The new AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a clone of the existing 8-core Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but with higher clocks to boost performance and solidify its gaming leadership. Leading Gaming Performance Power Efficient Doesn't Require Massive Cooling Adequate General...
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Intel Core Ultra X9 388H - Coming Soon The 16-core Core Ultra X9 388H is a very strong all-around CPU, with leading IO and connectivity, performance, and improved efficiency. Panther Lake is officially on the prowl. Killer iGPU Performance Improved Efficiency Leading Edge Platform IO Much More...
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If you had Razer entering the AI workstation market on your 2026 Bingo card, then you're off to a stellar start. Razer, best known for its gaming peripherals, announced the Forge AI Dev Workstation at CES, and it packs some serious...
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It's the 2025 Holiday Season, and you know what that meanssnowy-white motherboards, meant for PCs with cool temperatures and high performance. To encourage this, a number of reputable motherboard manufacturers have put their white...
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