Can You Build a Gaming PC for $1,000?
It's been tough for anyone wanting a decent gaming PC the past few years. Parts were in short supply and expensive. But with the market more settled, can you finally build a gaming PC for $1,000?
Zen 4 X3D processors may be limited to Ryzen 5 and 7, no Meteor Lake processors in 2023
2023 could be a very slow year for processors
AMD announces Epyc 9004: up to 96 cores for around $12,000
And a whole stack of new features
The Best Value Gaming CPU: 13600K vs 12600K vs 7600X vs 5800X3D vs 5600X
The Core i5-13600K is possibly the best value CPU all-rounder right now, but when looking purely at gaming the Ryzen 5 7600X is a strong contender as is the 5800X3D, 5600X, and even the older 12600K.
Intel to launch Sapphire Rapids on January 10, more details on paid software-based Xeon upgrades emerge
Customers can monitor usage stats for unlocked CPU features
Cyrix 5x86 and Cyrix 6x86: Gone But Not Forgotten
#ThrowbackThursday Precursor chip maker Cyrix brought the world of personal computing to millions in the form of attainable budget PCs, only to be killed by its best product and its inability to run a popular game.
October Steam survey: more powerful cards popular again, AMD CPU share falls below 30%
And more people are using Windows 7
Intel's comeback: Raptor Lake sales look stronger than AMD's Zen 4
5800X3D is keeping gamers attached to AM4 though
In context: A couple of weeks ago we posted an update looking into how AMD's Zen 4 CPU launch fared and today we're back with a similar preliminar analysis, but this time looking at Intel's Raptor Lake launch. These are the two big CPU launches of 2022 and after examining some of the numbers, it's pretty clear that one release has gone a lot better than the other.
Geekbench was tricked: the Ryzen 7 7800X doesn't exist
WTF?! For the last few days, the computer hardware microcosm of the internet has been awash with theories about an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X that appeared in the Geekbench database on October 27. It hadn't been seen, heard, or rumored anywhere beforehand, which is almost unprecedented. Had AMD really made a 10-core Zen 4 CPU without anyone knowing?
The Most Memorable Overclocking-Friendly CPUs
#ThrowbackThursday Enthusiasts have been pushing the limits of silicon for as long as microprocessors have existed. These are but a few of the landmark processors revered for their overclocking prowess.
Intel's entire 13th-gen Core desktop processor lineup disclosed, includes 22 SKUs
More affordable Raptor Lake CPUs are inbound
Intel Core i5-13600K vs. AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
The Core i5-13600K is the most affordable model in Intel's new Raptor Lake range. Its predecessor, the 12600K was a personal favorite of ours, so we are expecting this to be a real winner.
The Rise of Power: Are CPUs and GPUs Becoming Too Energy Hungry?
Every few years new processors with ever-higher demands for energy are launched. Is 250W for a CPU too high? Should any GPU need 450W? Let's peel off the heatsinks to look at the truth behind power numbers.
Intel Core i7-13700K Review: Ryzen 7 7700X Versus
The Core i7-13700K is a much more practical CPU compared to the 13900K, power and thermals are kept in check, and performance is pretty solid. We'd seriously consider it for new gaming PC builds.
8.8 GHz: Intel 13900K on liquid nitrogen achieves highest overclock on record
Intel takes the record back from AMD
What just happened? It's only been a few days since the Core i9-13900K was released but Swedish overclocker Elmor has already used it to break the record for the highest clock speed ever reached (and validated): an incredible 8812.85 MHz.
Explainer: What Are Processor Threads?
Modern PCs have CPUs that can handle anywhere from 4 to 32 threads simultaneously thanks to developments in chip design and manufacturing. But what exactly are threads and why are they so important?
Intel Core i9-13900K Review: Hot and Hungry
Hot of the heels of AMD's Zen 4 series launch, here comes Intel with their highly anticipated 13th-gen Core series, codenamed Raptor Lake. Today we're reviewing the top-of-the-line Core i9-13900K.
Russia made some amazing 48-core Arm SoCs before the sanctions started
About as fast as modern Ryzen CPUs
AMD Ryzen 7000 is off to a slow start, Zen 4 sales are not good
The big picture: As you know, AMD launched their new Zen 4, Ryzen 7000 processors about two weeks ago now and hopefully you've all seen our reviews of the four models. There are a number of strengths to these new parts, including performance -- however, AMD is facing a bit of a hurdle since their introduction, and that is convincing people to actually buy them.
Source code for Alder Lake BIOS was posted to GitHub
It could've exposed some security vulnerabilities
Is AMD Zen 4 Too Hot for a Box Cooler? Ryzen 7600X + Wraith Spire Tested
A big point of contention with Zen 4 CPUs is that they run very hot. AMD says it's all by design, but how about we throw a basic air cooler to see if the 7600X throttles when under load?
Core i9-13900K beats Ryzen 7000 in LN2 overclocking battle after Intel chip hits 8.2 GHz
The first Intel chip to pass 8 GHz in over 8 years
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs. Intel Core i9-12900K
The Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread Zen 4 processor priced to compete with the Core i9-12900K. With that many cores, is it only a productivity monster or can it also compete with the best in gaming?
