Tom's Hardware Top Picks Articles

Best SSDs 2023: From Budget SATA to Blazing-Fast NVMe

By Paul Alcorn published 24 May 23

We recommend the best SSDs for every need and budget based on our extensive lab tests.

The Best CPU for Gaming in 2023

By Paul Alcorn published 24 May 23

Here is the best CPU for gaming for the money, based on our benchmarks. These processors offer the best performance in their price ranges and most are suitable for overclocking.

The Best SSD for PS5 in 2023: Speedy NVMe Storage for Your Console

By Paul Alcorn published 22 May 23

We recommend the best SSDs for the Sony PS5 for every need and budget based on our extensive lab tests.

Best Gaming Keyboards 2023: Full-size, TKL, Mini, and More

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 4 May 23

These are the best gaming keyboards that combine responsiveness, features, and style.

Best Wireless Gaming Headsets 2023: Bluetooth, Budget, and More

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 4 May 23

The best wireless headsets for gamers, creators, and professionals alike.

Best PC Gaming Headsets 2023: Budget, Wired, and Wireless

By Matt Safford, Sarah Jacobsson Purewal last updated 10 May 23

These are the best gaming headsets — wired, wireless, budget, and more — to buy in 2023.

Best AIO Coolers 2023

By Matt Safford published 4 May 23

We’ve tested dozens of AIO coolers, measuring CPU temperatures and fan noise under load, to find the best closed-loop options to keep your PC cool and quiet.

Best CPU Coolers 2023: AIO and Air Coolers

By Matt Safford published 4 May 23

These are the best air and liquid/AIO CPU coolers we've tested, for all consumer systems, from small form-factor builds to overclocked big rigs.

Best External SSDs and Hard Drives of 2023

By Matt Safford, Sean Webster published 4 May 23

We've tested dozens of external hard drives and SSDs to pick out models that offer the best balance of performance, features and price.

Best Motherboards 2023 for Gaming, by Socket and Chipset

By Matt Safford published 4 May 23

Here are the best Intel and AMD motherboards for all the recent processor platforms. These boards offer great features and performance, according to our rigorous testing.

Best PC Cases 2023: Our Tested Picks for Your New Build

By Matt Safford published 4 May 23

Our recommendations for the best PC cases come from our tests of cooling and fan noise.

Best Ultrabooks and Premium Laptops 2023

By Andrew E. Freedman published 3 May 23

Our picks for the best ultrabooks (super thin and light notebooks), along with other premium laptops now.

Best Gaming Monitors 2023: Budget, Curved, G-Sync and More

By Christian Eberle published 2 May 23

Here are the best gaming monitors for PC available in 2023, from budget displays to 144Hz, 4K and curved.

Best Budget CPUs of 2023, Tested and Ranked

By Paul Alcorn last updated 5 May 23

You can get a surprisingly powerful processor for less than $60. We've tested several cheap budget CPUs to help you find the right one for your needs and budget.