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A foldable screen shown at Intel Innovation.

Samsung’s slidable PC display makes foldables seem archaic

Samsung debuted something a little different during Intel's Innovation event: A rollable screen that you can retract into the body of the display.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger presenting Arc Alchemist GPUs.

Intel CEO on high GPU prices: ‘You should be frustrated’

Intel revealed the pricing and release date for its upcoming Arc Alchemist GPUs, along with a sobering message on high GPU prices: "ou should be frustrated.
Intel's CEO holding a Raptor Lake processor.

Intel 13th-gen Raptor Lake arrives just in time to hit back at AMD

Intel's 13th-gen Raptor Lake processors are arriving just in time to compete with AMD, headlined by the 24-core Core i9-13900K.
intel unison integrates your pc with phone image ui

Intel Unison is yet another attempt to make PCs and phones work together

Intel promises to unite your PC, phone, and other devices seamlessly with Intel Unison.
A hand holding the Ryzen 9 7950X in front of a green light.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs. Intel Core i9-12900K: Two flagships face off

Now that the Ryzen 9 7950X is here, it's time to put it up against the CPU that's dominated the market for nearly a year: Intel's Core i9-12900K.
The Intel Core i9-12900KS box sitting in front of a gaming PC.

How to watch Intel’s 13th-gen Raptor Lake launch today (and what to expect)

Intel is set to announce its next-generation Raptor Lake CPUs in just a few short days. Here's how you can watch Intel's event live and what to expect.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger smiling and looking at an Arc A770 chip

Intel’s CEO has great news about Arc Alchemist graphics

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger tweeted that the Intel Arc A770 graphics cards are ready for retail.
The back of the Alienware x17 R2 as it's sitting on a desk.

Alienware x17 R2 review: The absurdity of a 480Hz gaming laptop

Alienware did something wild by adding a 480Hz screen to one of its fastest laptops. And although the screen is smooth, it's not the right upgrade for everyone.
Two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 and a 3.5mm audio jack on the left-hand side of the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 2.

Intel just proved how powerful Thunderbolt 5 really is

Intel demoed its upcoming Thunderbolt 5 tech reaching 80 Gbps speeds.
Intel Arc demo: Ryan Shrout plays Shadow of the Tomb Raider on a gaming PC.

Have the Intel Arc GPUs been canceled? I sure hope not

Rumors are spreading once again that Intel's Arc graphics are being canceled. Here's what we know so far, and why they shouldn't be.
An Intel Alder Lake Core i5-12600K CPU and its packaging.

Ryzen 5 7600X vs. Intel Core i5-12600K

The AMD Ryzen 7600X is one of the most exciting chips to debut this year, but how does it stand up to Intel's killer 12600K CPU?
A Wi-Fi router with an ethernet cable plugged in.

Wi-Fi 7 officially hits 5Gbps, five times the speed of your current router

A Wi-Fi 7 demo shows off the potential of next-generation wireless speeds before certification.
AMD Ryzen processor chip render.

The 6 best AMD CPUs of all time

Going through many highs and lows over the years, AMD has made six CPUs that have pushed technology and the world forward.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

AMD might deal a huge blow to Intel with new 3D V-Cache CPUs

According to a new leak, AMD may be planning to release at least three 3D V-Cache CPUs, and that list includes the flagship Ryzen 9 7950X.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D chip.

What is CPU cache, and why is it so important for gaming?

CPU cache can have a big affect on processor and system performance. But what is cache, and what does it do? Read on to find out.
Intel Alder Lake mobility chip.

3 reasons why I’m worried about Intel’s upcoming Meteor Lake chips

Intel recently unveiled its upcoming Meteor Lake CPU, and while it looks technologically impressive, I'm not confident that Intel's strategy is the right one.
Intel Arc A750M Limited Edition graphics card sits on a desk.

Bad news: Intel’s Arc GPU issues run much deeper than performance

Intel's Arc driver issues are compounding, and we now have a view into how deep the root of the problem goes.
Intel Meteor Lake chip.

How 14th-gen Meteor Lake plans to deliver on Intel’s road map

Intel gave the world a closer look at Meteor Lake during Hot Chips, and it finally realizes the road map Intel laid out last year.
AMD RX 6950 XT installed in a PC.

Here’s everything you need to build a great gaming PC in 2022

While building a PC is fairly straightforward, you need to be prepared before you build. Here's everything you need to do before assembling your shiny new PC.
Intel Raptor Lake chip shown in a rendered image.

How Intel laughs in the face of thermal throttling (but probably shouldn’t)

Intel's 16-core HX processors are the best of the best, but that comes at the cost of pushing against a thermal wall that could become a problem in the future.
Curcial Ballistix Max DDR4 5100MHz kit being installed.

How to overclock RAM

When you think of overclocking, you usually think of the CPU, but overclocking your RAM also has benefits. Here are the ways you can overclock RAM on your PC.
The CLX Scarab on a wooden table.

CLX Scarab review (2022): High-end PC gaming at its finest

Equipped with up to a Core i9-12900KS and an RTX 3090 Ti and retailing for about $5000, the Scarab is worth considering if you're after high-end performance.
Intel Arc A750M Limited Edition graphics card sits on a desk.

Support for dual GPUs could be making an unexpected comeback

Intel showed off its upcoming Arc graphics cards during SIGGRAPH 2022. It seems that it will bring back something that AMD and Nvidia have long since abandoned.
Graphics card going into motherboard slot.

Why now is actually a great time to build a new PC

Current gen CPUs and GPUs have never been cheaper, and passing up this opportunity to wait for the next generation might be a bad idea.
An individual building a desktop PC.

Why I don’t upgrade my CPU for higher frame rates anymore

Over the years as I've upgraded my desktop for better performance, I've come to realize that my CPU is either good enough for games or just isn't.
Sandra Rivera smiles as she holds an Intel Sapphire Rapids wafer.

Intel has 500 bugs to fix in its next supercomputer chips

Intel's long-awaited 4th gen Xeon scalable Sapphire Rapids superchip is delayed yet again after 500 bugs were found, requiring 12 steppings to fix.
MSI GT77 Titan with the Digital Trends website up sitting on a table.

MSI GT77 Titan laptop review: a hot, expensive gaming monster

The MSI GT77 Titan is among the first laptops to feature Intel's 16-core Core i9-12900HX, but its astronomical price struggles to justify modest gains.
Internals of Surface Laptop Studio.

Intel could give us Wi-Fi 7 devices long before Apple gets around to it

Intel is planning to introduce Wi-Fi 7 sometime in 2024 just as Apple turns to Wi-Fi 6E for its upcoming devices.
Intel Raptor Lake chip shown in a rendered image.

Intel Raptor Lake finally makes DDR5 memory worth it

A new Intel Raptor Lake benchmark shows that using DDR5 RAM could bring huge performance gains for the CPU. Is it time to switch to DDR5?
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Intel’s latest GPUs are bad news for crypto miners

The drivers for Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPUs seemingly do not support the ability to mine crypto currency in any capacity, particularly for Ethereum.
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Rumors about Intel’s most powerful GPU just got squashed

Intel officially debunked the rumors of an Arc A780 graphics card with RGB lighting.
A render of an Intel Core HX chip.

Intel processors may get a lot more expensive, giving AMD an edge

A new report reveals that Intel might be about to introduce a huge price increase across its range of products. This includes consumer-level CPUs.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D chip.

When should you upgrade your CPU?

The CPU is arguably the most important component in a computer, but how do you know when you to upgrade? Here's how to tell whether it's time for a new chip.
High performance and custom MSI computer building.

Why now is the worst time to build a PC in nearly 8 years

PC parts are becoming cheaper and more available, but the unique situation with next-gen components means it's a bad time to build your next PC.