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How to Buy a Gaming Laptop: A Guide for 2024
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Between the GPU, CPU, screen and keyboard, you’re buying a whole rig when you get a gaming laptop. Here’s how to pick a good one.
How to Buy a Great Budget Gaming Laptop for Less than $1,000
By Andrew E. Freedman published
When looking for a budget laptop, get the most recent parts you can, but also be on the lookout for deals and consider making DIY upgrades.
How to Buy the Right SSD: A Guide for 2024
By Matt Safford published
Upgrading to an SSD over a spinning hard drive is one of the greatest (and most affordable) PC upgrades you can make. Here's a guide to help you buy an SSD.
Where to Buy an RTX 3080, 3070, 3090 or 3060
By Michelle Ehrhardt published
It's hard to get your hands on an RTX 3080, 3070, 3090 or either the RTX 3060/RTX 3060 Ti. This guide can help.
Where to Buy an AMD Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 CPU
By Michelle Ehrhardt published
How to get your hands on a Ryzen 5000 processor before they sell out.
How to Pick Keycaps for Your Mechanical Keyboard
By Christopher Coke last updated
Changing keycaps is one of the easiest ways to customize your mechanical keyboard. Here’s what you need to know to choose the set that’s right for you.
Where to Buy Radeon RX 6600 XT, RX 6700 XT, RX 6800 and 6800 XT, RX 6900XT
By Michelle Ehrhardt published
The RX 6000 series is finally here, but like other recent GPU and CPU launches, these cards are tough to find. That's why we’ve compiled a guide to help get your hands on one.
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