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The iMac screen on a desk.

12 best desktop computers of 2024: tested and reviewed

After reviewing dozens of desktops from Dell, Apple, HP, and more, here are the best desktop computers you can buy in 2024.
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The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X between two finger tips.

AMD just gave these two CPUs a free 13% boost

AMD has two new Zen 5 CPUs that are getting a free 13% performance boost, and all you need to do is update your BIOS.
Computing News
The Acer Project DualPlay laptop.

This is the most bizarre gaming laptop I’ve ever seen

For IFA 2024, Acer is cooking up an experimental laptop design that holds a handful of unique secrets.
Computing News
The Acer Nitro Blaze 7 sitting on a stand.

The Asus ROG Ally was just outdone

Acer just revealed its Nitro Blaze 7 handheld gaming PC, and it sports a chip that could beat the performance of the Asus ROG Ally.
Computing News
The Surface Pro 11 on a brown table.

Qualcomm is hitting Apple where it hurts the most

Qualcomm is already back with a new Snapdragon X CPU, and the chip massively undercuts the competition from Apple.
Computing News
The Asus Zenbook S 16 sitting on a coffee table.

AMD and Intel are finally getting the Copilot+ treatment

Microsoft is finally commiting to launching Copilot+ features on AMD and Intel laptops, and it's arriving soon.
Computing News
Fans on the Nvidia RTX 3080.

The RTX 5090 might decimate your power supply

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5090 is shaping up to be a monster GPU, and it might prompt you to finally upgrade your power supply.
Computing News
A custom keyboard sitting among keycaps and switches.

Have a mechanical keyboard? You need this free app

Mechanical keyboards can start to slowly fail over time, but this free app makes the troubleshooting process much easier.
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is rocket league cross platform featured

Is Rocket League cross-platform?

Rocket League has cross-platform play, but there are differences between Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC --including cross-save. Here's what you need to know.
Gaming Guides
Intel Core i5-14600K processor inside its socket.

I didn’t expect the Core i5-14600K to beat the Ryzen 5 9600X

The Ryzen 5 9600X is AMD's latest and great mainstream CPU, but Intel's Core i5-14600K provides potent competition.
Computing Features
Two Zephyrus G16 laptops sitting next to each other.

It’s official: AMD beats Intel in gaming laptops

We finally have a chance for a true head-to-head battle in gaming laptops, and AMD comes out shockingly on top.
Computing Features
Cyberpunk 2077 running on an OLED gaming monitor.

Don’t waste your money on an OLED gaming monitor

OLED provides the best gaming experience money can buy, but buying in too early can effectively be a waste of money.
Computing Features
The Ryzen 9 9950X socketed in a motherboard.

I tested the Ryzen 9 9950X against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and I was shocked by the results

AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X may top some performance charts, but the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still proves itself as a gaming monster in this new Zen 5 era.
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The Ryzen 9 9950X between someone's fingertips.

I tested AMD’s latest claims about Ryzen 9000, and they don’t hold up

AMD published a new blog detailing how to achieve higher gaming performance with Ryzen 9000 CPUs, but we're not seeing an uplift.
Computing News
The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i sitting on a coffee table.

This is the gaming PC you should buy under $1,000

It seemed like the era of gaming desktops under $1,000 was behind us, but the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i proves that sweet spot gaming desktops are alive and well.
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A character gearing up for battle in Black Myth: Wukong.

I’ve never played a PC game as demanding as Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is finally out, and it's just as demanding as you expect. Here's a full breakdown of how the game runs on PC.
Computing Features
The Asus Falchion Ace HFX keyboard.

Asus’ speed-tapping keyboard unveiled on same day Valve bans practice

Asus is finally bringing a keyboard with speed tapping to market, but it's arriving on the day the feature was banned in Counter-Strike 2.
Computing News
The Asus 480Hz OLED set up at CES 2024.

Asus’ 480Hz OLED gaming monitor is cheaper than expected

Asus' 480Hz OLED gaming monitor is one of the most exciting displays we've seen in 2024, and it's arriving at a much cheaper price than expected.
Computing News
Alan Wake 2 on the Alienware 27 QD-OLED gaming monitor.

After a decade, Nvidia is fixing the worst part of G-Sync

Eleven years after introducing its proprietary G-Sync module, Nvidia is finally doing away with the chip for something much better.
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Cooler of the HP Omen 35L.

New HP Omen gaming desktop is a radical departure

HP has a new gaming desktop on its hands, and it breaks from what we've seen from the company's Omen brand for the past few years.
Computing News
Clive fighting an enemy in Final Fantasy 16.

Final Fantasy XVI already runs incredibly on PC, but there’s one problem

Final Fantasy XVI is finally coming to PC, and the opening hours of the demo already showcase a robust PC port.
Computing Features
Kay shoots stormtroopers in Star Wars Outlaws.

I wish more games did this with their PC requirements

Star Wars Outlaws has a long list of PC requirements, and they include a slew of helpful notes that we've never seen before.
Computing News
The Tube T31 SSD on a pink background.

This flash drive became the Swiss army knife of my gaming setup

This external SSD looks like a flash drive, but performs like an SSD, and it's turned into a jack-of-all-trades for my gaming needs.
Computing Features
AMD CEO holding a Ryzen 7000 processor.

AMD has nothing to lose, and that’s the problem

AMD has been on a tear since the release of its original Ryzen CPUs, but its latest Ryzen 9000 chips are an odd bump in the road.
Computing Features
The Ryzen 9 9950X socketed in a motherboard.

I tested the Ryzen 9 9950X against the Core i9-14900K, and it isn’t pretty

AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X didn't provide the performance gains we expected, and Intel's Core i9-14900K is surprisingly competitive.
Computing Features
An Alienware monitor sitting on a desk.

I’ve never seen a gaming monitor like Alienware’s latest

Alienware has a new 4K gaming monitor, and it does something we've never seen before from a gaming display.
Computing News
The Ryzen 9 9900X sitting on its box.

No one is buying AMD’s new Zen 5 CPUs, and it’s painfully obvious why

Early sales numbers for AMD's Zen 5 CPUs show that the new generation of chips is off to a bumpy start.
Computing News
The Ryzen 9 9950X between someone's fingertips.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X review: not for gamers

AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X move performance forward, but not enough to justify buying them over cheaper last-gen options.
Computing Reviews
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This new game will make your gaming PC sweat

The upcoming Black Myth: Wukong now has an official benchmarking tool, and it will push your PC to its limits.
Computing News
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the LG UltraGear Dual Mode OLED.

My favorite Steam app can now quadruple your frame rate

Lossless Scaling is diving into insanity with a new update that can quadruple your frame rate. I tested it.
Computing Features
CPU pads on the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X.

Millions of AMD chips are being ignored in major security flaw fix

A major security flaw impacting hundreds of millions of AMD CPUs is making the rounds, but AMD won't be patching all of the affected processors.
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Intel’s downfall hurts everyone

Intel is having a really rough time right now, but it's bad news for CPUs as a whole if the company fails.
Computing Features
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D held between fingertips.

AMD’s last-gen CPU is still the king of gaming

AMD's new Ryzen 7 9700X is impressive, but it can't dethrone the legendary Ryzen 7 7800X3D when it comes to gaming.
Computing Features
Two versions of the PS5 side by side.

How to use an external hard drive on PS5

Even with all the upgrades the PS5 has, it doesn't come with a larger hard drive. In this tutorial, we show you how to use an external hard drive on PS5.
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