The old logic for building a fast PC died in the AI era.

Over the years, I've moved from custom-build PCs to pre-built. I'm no longer familiar with CPU and motherboard technology. I have a simple question about upgrading my processor for Windows 11, without ...

The main processor (CPU, “Central Processing Unit”), the main memory (RAM, “Random-Access Memory”), and the dedicated graphics card with its graphics processor (GPU, “Graphics Processing Unit”) are ...

Anthony is looking at upgrading his AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU to something better. We offer our advice on the topic. I'm looking to upgrade my CPU. I currently have an AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, and I'm wondering ...

Rahim is a Senior Tech/Commerce Writer at Valnet and builds PCs & networking solutions on demand. Whether It's your GPU, CPU, Display, or just an SSD upgrade, expect him to have a well-researched ...

Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more. September ...

If you're hoping to get your hands on the best gaming CPU, look no further than the Intel Core i9 13900K. It's one of the most powerful processors you can power your PC with, and for a limited time ...

Rahim is a Senior Tech/Commerce Writer at Valnet and builds PCs & networking solutions on demand. Whether It's your GPU, CPU, Display, or just an SSD upgrade, expect him to have a well-researched ...

If your GPU is poorly utilized due to a feeble CPU, leading to CPU-induced stuttering, it might be time for an upgrade. If you aren't satisfied with the performance of CPU-limited esports titles, ...

This particular configuration is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU, GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, 32GB or ...