Everything you need to know about buying a GPU in 2025
Picking the right graphics card is crucial if you want to make the most out of your PC. Our comprehensive guide will help you through that process.
These are the 5 best budget GPUs you can buy for under $300
Although graphics cards continue to get more expensive, our list of the best budget GPUs proves you can still pick up a graphics card for under $300.
Intel’s next laptop chips may have a secret weapon
The Intel Arc 140T could end up being the Arrow Lake-H/HX version of Intel’s Xe2 integrated graphics.
Intel Arc Battlemage finally shows signs of life
Leaks about Intel's upcoming Arc Battlemage GPUs have been very scarce, but the graphics cards finally showed up in Intel's drivers.
Intel’s new Arrow Lake CPUs can still consume a ton of power
Some early benchmarks for Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs show they can still draw a ton of power, even with a new focus on efficiency.
No laptop has ever gotten this close to beating the M3 MacBook Air
The MacBook Air M3 is one of the best laptops made, with great performance and battery life. The Zenbook S 14 brings Intel's Lunar Lake chipset to the battle.
An even better Surface Laptop may be coming soon
A leaked listing has revealed an Intel Lunar Lake version of the Surface Laptop 7th Edition, which is currently my favorite Windows laptop.
Intel is bringing back one of its most frustrating types of CPUs
An early benchmark for the Core 5 210H processors suggests that Intel is rebranding Raptor Lake and Alder Lake CPUs for its upcoming mobile range.
AMD and Intel have formed a coalition to fight off Qualcomm
Although they'll remain rivals, AMD and Intel are joining efforts on x86 to fight off the threat that Arm poses to their business.
I’m worried Intel is making a mistake with Arrow Lake
Intel has pulled back the curtain on its Arrow Lake CPUs, but the lack of gaming performance gains has me worried.
Intel Arrow Lake: everything we know about the 15th-gen chips
Intel Arrow Lake CPUs are launching in October. Here's everything we know about these next-gen processors so far.
Sorry, gamers — Intel’s new CPUs won’t deliver any gains
Intel just pulled back the curtain on its Arrow Lake desktop CPUs, but you shouldn't expect them to be big gaming performers.
Intel did the unthinkable with its new Arrow Lake CPUs
Intel is giving up on a feature that has been at the center of its desktop CPUs for decades with the release of Arrow Lake.
Buy now, fix later — PC hardware feels like it’s in early access
Recent hardware releases haven't delivered expected performance at release, and have instead relied on post-launch updates to bring the components up to par.
How to speed up your graphics card
The GPU is your best friend when it comes to PC gaming as it does most of the heavy lifting. Here's how you can speed up your graphics card.
Nvidia’s CEO — yes, one person — is now worth more than all of Intel
According to the most recent net worth estimates, Nvidia's CEO could buy Intel with about $13 billion to spare.
How to install an Intel processor
Learning how to install an Intel CPU is the first step in building your new PC and it's going to be great. Don't sweat touching the heart of your system. CPUs are more robust than you think and with a few tips and tricks, the installation process can be smoother than you might think.
What is a CPU? Here’s everything you need to know
What is a CPU? That's not an existential question, but your device would be lost without it. Here's what it does and why picking the right one is so important.
The best budget CPUs you can buy in 2024
The processor is arguably the most important component in any desktop computer, so it's tricky to pick out. Check out our roundup of the best budget CPUs.
Intel’s upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs might run into cooling trouble
Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs reportedly have a different hot spot location, which could have implications for existing CPU coolers.
Intel Arrow Lake is right around the corner
After months of rumors, it seems that we finally have a firm release date for Intel Arrow Lake.
Do CPUs require drivers?
Updating your graphics drivers and chipset drivers is important, but what about CPU drivers? They don't have their own, but some drivers may be worth updating.
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.
What is CPU usage, and how to fix high CPU usage
If your PC has slowed down, high CPU usage may be the cause. In this guide, we will show you how to check your CPU usage and how to fix it when it's too high.
How to check your CPU temperature
Learning how to check your CPU temperature is a great way to troubleshoot PC problems and make sure you're getting maximum performance from your processor.
How to safely overclock your Intel or AMD CPU
Knowing how to overclock your CPU is essential for any PC enthusiast. We've gathered step-by-step instructions for AMD and Intel so you can overclock your CPU.
Intel’s instability update cuts speed by up to 6.5% — but don’t panic yet
Now that Intel has released its big update to address instability on 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs, users are testing the performance claims.
The first Intel Battlemage GPU benchmarks have leaked
A leaked Geekbench listing suggests that Intel is preparing to launch its next-gen Battlemage GPUs very soon.
More than seven months later, Intel CPU instability issue might be over
Over seven months since the first reports of CPU instability, Intel shares the root cause and is offeringa a fix.
Despite a stale GPU market, shipments rose by 48%
The latest report on the state of the GPU market brings us wildly positive news.
Intel’s desktop CPU road map may have changed
According to a new leak, Intel may be changing its plans for what will come after Arrow Lake-S desktop processors.
Intel decimates Apple to take battery life crown
Lenovo jumped the gun with a battery life test of Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake CPUs, and they absolutely clobber Apple.
Intel’s CPU lineups might get even more confusing
New leaks are giving us a better idea of all the Core 200 CPUs that are on the way in the near future, and it's not just Arrow Lake.
Intel may have been right about killing Hyper-Threading after all
Intel is getting rid of Hyper-Threading, and according to new leaked benchmarks, that may have been the right call.
Intel almost designed the chip for the PlayStation 6
It looks like AMD will be designing the PlayStation 6, as Intel reportedly lost a contract to design the console two years ago.
Qualcomm might be Intel’s savior after all
Qualcomm taking over Intel's PC client business could change the entire PC landscape.
Intel just gave up on a plan it laid out years ago
Intel has been talking about the monumental shift that its 20A node will bring for years, but we'll never see it in action.
Intel Lunar Lake CPUs: everything we know about release date, performance, and specs
Intel's Lunar Lake is a mobile-first generation of energy-efficient CPUs that are arriving in a matter of weeks. Here's everything we know so far.