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Best RAM for AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 7700X in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D and its Ryzen 7 7700X sibling only get better when paired with the right RAM.
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Best Surface for students 2024: The perfect PC for heading back to school or college
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Microsoft's Surface PCs are stylish, functional, and powerful.
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Best CPU coolers for Intel Core i5-12600K in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Intel's 12th Gen workhorse is still a very popular chip for gaming and productivity, and the right cooler can make all the difference.
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Best motherboards for AMD Ryzen 9 7950X in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
7950X The Ryzen 9 7950X is a monstrous CPU that needs a specific socket and plenty of power, so I've rounded up the best AM5 motherboards with features for your budget.
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Best AI PC in 2024: Intel, AMD, and Snapdragon laptops with CPU, GPU, and NPU for tasks powered by artificial intelligence
By Cale Hunt last updated
CPU, GPU, NPU Shopping for a new laptop? It only makes sense to check out the best AI PCs on the market today.
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Best Xbox controllers 2024: from Turtle Beach, Razer, GameSir, and more — who comes out on top?
By Jennifer Young last updated
Game On! Get the best Xbox controller to make the most of your gaming time
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Best upgradeable laptop 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Desktop PCs are often easily upgradeable, prolonging useful life and extracting more value from your purchase. But what about laptops? Here are our favorites.
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Best motherboard for AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
By Cale Hunt published
Prepare for Zen 5 AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X is a high-performance Zen 5 processor that demands a quality motherboard to help realize its full potential. I've collected the best boards using the X670E chipset right here.
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