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Intel Raptor Lake chip shown in a rendered image.

Intel’s upcoming chips may hit the droolworthy 6GHz mark

If rumors are to be believed, Raptor Lake may just be the fastest x86 chip ever.
A close-up of the Western Digital SN850 SSD.

What is Microsoft DirectStorage? Next-gen game loading, explained

DirectStorage is making its way to PC so that game devs can take advantage of fast NVME SSDs. But what exactly does it do, and should you care?
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPU requirements are raising eyebrows

Intel has released the requirements for its Arc Alchemist range for desktops, which reveals a rather peculiar tidbit.
Acer Predator Orion 7000 sitting on a table.

Acer Predator Orion 7000 review: A great gaming PC that’s too expensive

The Acer Predator Orion 7000 is a fantastic gaming PC, but it's too expensive. You should buy it, but only if you can find one on sale.
A technician placing a CPU into a motherboard socket for a PC.

Vulnerability steals data from Intel and AMD CPUs — and you’re probably affected

A new vulnerability code-named Hertzbleed has been found to expose secret cryptographic keys. It most likely affects all Intel and AMD CPUs.
Lisa Su presenting AMD Ryzen 7000 processors.

AMD Ryzen 7000 could finally threaten Intel’s mobile dominance

Ryzen 7000 mobile could deal a critical blow to Intel's mobile chip business, and it doesn't look like Raptor Lake will fix that.
Installing RAM sticks in a motherboard.

Does RAM speed matter?

Frequency, latency, and memory channels impact the speed of RAM, but should you care how fast your RAM is? The short answer: Yes, but not too much.
Four Asus graphics cards Photoshopped into the sky.

GPU demand declines as prices continue to drop

According to a new report, the demand for graphics cards is dropping -- GPU shipments decreased by 6.4% in the first quarter of 2022.
Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD, pictured holding an AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card.

Computex 2022: The biggest announcements this year

Computex 2022 was a hybrid show. Here are all of the biggest announcements and reveals from this year's event.
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Intel isn’t at Computex, and that could kill Arc Alchemist

Intel isn't hosting a Computex keynote this year, where we expected to learn more about the upcoming Arc Alchemist GPUs that have been plagued by delays.
The Framework Laptop with replaceable parts

Framework Laptop now offering CPU upgrade to Intel’s latest

The most customizable laptop gets upgraded to Intel Alder Lake chips.
The new HP Spectre x360 16 in use on a desk.

New HP Spectre x360 16 ditches Nvidia, embraces Intel Arc

HP has announced a new Spectre x360 16 model, powered by Intel ARC graphics and 12th-generation Intel processors.
Two different color options of the Acer Swift 3.

The new Acer Swift 3 is an OLED laptop for just $900

Acer has announced several new laptops, and the most notable is the new Swift 3. It’s an OLED laptop that’s only $900, much cheaper than the competition.
asus proart station pd5 review 10

Asus ProArt Station PD5 review: Too little, too late

The Asus ProArt Station PD5 is too little, too late. It's held back by a last-gen processor, which makes it a bad buy for creators in 2022.
Intel Alder Lake mobility chip.

Intel Alder Lake-HX shows only marginal performance gains

Intel just unveiled the Alder Lake-HX mobile chips, and someone's already reviewed it.
Intel Core i9-12900K box on a desk.

Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake CPUs: Everything you need to know

Intel's Alder Lake processors are some of the most exciting chips in years. Here's everything you need to know about Intel's 12th-generation CPUs.
Radeon RX 570 graphics card going into a PC.

GPU fan not spinning? Try these fixes

Broken GPU fans can cause overheating, performance problems, and even break your video card. Here are some potential solutions if your GPU fans aren't spinning.
A render of an Intel Core HX chip.

Intel launches the world’s first 16-core mobile CPU

Intel launched a new family of processors for its 12th-gen platform, including its first 16-core laptop processor.
14th-generation Intel processor.

Intel may be changing Meteor Lake CPUs to compete with Apple

Anonymous industry sources report that Intel may be switching its upcoming Meteor Lake processors from a 7nm to a 5nm process node. What does that mean?
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Affordable Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs could launch imminently

Contrary to rumors suggesting otherwise, it seems that Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPU desktop series could arrive as soon as the end of May.
The Lenovo Slim 7i Pro X Laptop

Lenovo Slim 7i Pro X hands-on review: A do-it-all laptop

Lenovo's Slim 7i Pro X has everything you need for you to do it all, from powerful Intel H-series processors to Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics and a 120Hz screen.
The cover of the Lenovo Slim 9i.

Lenovo Slim 9i 14 hands-on review: All luxury

The Lenovo Yoga 9i is a laptop that's all about luxury, from 4K OLED displays to a 3D glass top and rounded polished corners
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger delivers the Day 1 closing keynote at IAA Mobility.

Think the chip shortage is nearly over? Intel has bad news

The global chip shortage has been easing in recent months, but Intel’s CEO says we’re not out of the woods yet, with problems expected until at least 2024.
An Intel Arc Alchemist laptop with the Arc logo displayed.

Intel’s Arc Alchemist laptops will cost a small fortune

The first Intel Arc Alchemist laptops have started to appear on online U.S. retailers. However, the prices attached to these systems are raising some eyebrows.
Someone holding the Core i9-12900KS processor.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-12900K: Benchmarks, specs, pricing

The Intel Core i9-12900K and AMD Ryzen 5800X3D are two of the most exciting CPUs of 2022 so far, but which is best for gaming and productivity? Let's find out.
A Core i9-12900KS processor sits on its box.

Leak reveals Intel’s new Alder Lake-HX chips with 16 cores

Intel's latest mobile processors -- the Alder Lake-HX -- have leaked. These 12th-gen chips pack some serious power to compete with Ryzen's 600 series CPUs.
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Intel’s Arc Alchemist desktop GPUs may be delayed once again

Intel’s desktop range for its Arc Alchemist graphics cards has apparently been delayed once again, according to a new report.
A hand holds the Intel Core i9-12900KS.

Intel Core i9-12900KS vs. Core i9-12900K

Intel's new Core i9-12900KS is a supercharged version of the Core i9-12900K, but it still falls vastly short of its high asking price.
Intel Core i9-12900K in a motherboard.

How to undervolt a CPU: Complete guide to undervolting

Undervolting your processor (CPU) can bring huge benefits but it has to be done correctly for your PC to function well. Check out our guide to CPU undervolting.
A render of Intel Arc Alchemist chip.

Quick Intel Arc fix has a surprising impact on performance

The entry-level Intel Arc A350M discrete GPU didn't excel in tests, but it turns out that there is a way to vastly improve the card's gaming performance.
The Intel Core i9-12900KS box sitting in front of a gaming PC.

Intel Core i9-12900KS review: When the best isn’t enough

The Intel Core i9-12900KS is the best -erforming processor you can buy, but the extremely thin margin it wins by isn't worth the massive upcharge.
A render of Intel Arc Alchemist chip.

Despite launch, Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPUs aren’t available

Intel recently launched its highly anticipated Arc Alchemist GPUs, albeit for laptops, but it seems the discrete video cards have vanished into thin air.
The Dell XPS Desktop sitting on a table.

Dell XPS Desktop (8950) review: A larger, faster design

Liquid cooling in the XPS Desktop? Dell's latest 8950 XPS Desktop packs modern furnishes and powerful hardware, and it's our go-to PC for most people.
Intel Core i9-12900K box on a desk.

3 big problems with the Intel Core i9-12900KS

Intel just launched the pre-binned Core i9-12900KS, and although it's the fastest processor you can buy technically, it still has some problems.