Adata’s XPG Prime ARGB Extension Cables Review: Stiff RGB Cable Competition By Matt Safford published 29 May 20 Adata’s XPG Prime ARGB Extension Cables look and feel good, but they’re not very flexible, too short for some builds, and they face tough competition from Lian Li.
AMD B550 Motherboards Announced: PCIe 4.0 Support for as Little as $100 By Matt Safford last updated 23 May 20 AMD makes the modern Ryzen platform more affordable.
Nvidia Brings Its Super Game to Laptops: RTX 2080, 2070 Super, Along With Improved Max-Q By Matt Safford, Jarred Walton last updated 8 April 20 Nvidia’s GTX 2080 Super and GTX 2070 Super finally land in laptops, alongside improvements in Max-Q and Optimus that finally works in tandem with G-Sync.
How to Buy the Right CPU: A Guide for 2021 By Matt Safford last updated 17 June 22 Whether you’re building or upgrading a PC, the CPU matters a lot. Your choice will narrow your motherboard options. We'll steer you in the right direction.
Lian Li Ups its RGB Cable Game With the Strimer Plus at CES 2020 By Matt Safford published 9 January 20 Better build quality, snazzier effects and better controls make for an impressive followup.
Samsung’s New T7 Touch External SSD Sports Built-in Fingerprint Reader, Twice the Performance By Matt Safford published 8 January 20 With security galore, and an impressive bump to performance the T7 is a perfect external PCIe SSD solution.
Silverstone Shows off New Case Lineups at CES 2020 By Zak Storey, Matt Safford published 8 January 20 With new cases in a variety of form factors, and even some nifty new gadgets SilverStone’s not leaving any stone unturned at this year’s CES
InWin Showcases Massive Robotic Diey Chandelier Chassis, Tiny and Cute B1 Case at CES 2020 By Zak Storey, Matt Safford published 8 January 20 InWin’s Diey is more a work of art than it is a PC case.
Big Screen, Small Price: Grab this 17-inch AMD Ryzen, GTX 1650 Laptop for $650 By Matt Safford published 3 December 19 With a 17-inch FHD screen, Ryzen 7 CPU, GTX 1650 graphics, 8GB of RAM, 512GB SSD and an RGB-backlit keyboard, the FX705DT it TUF to beat at $650.
Big-Screen QHD, 1080p Price: Get this 75Hz 32-Inch AOC Monitor for Just $170 By Matt Safford published 2 December 19 At 48% off, this 32-inch screen from AOC packs 2460x1440 resolution, 75Hz refresh and AMD FreeSync support. If you’re looking to go big on a budget, this monitor is tough to beat.
A TUF Deal to Beat: Asus Ryzen 5, GTX 1650 Laptop With 120Hz IPS Screen Drops to $599 By Matt Safford published 2 December 19 Asus’ Ryzen 5-powered TUF 15 laptop includes Nvidia GTX 1650 graphics, 8GB of RAM, a 256GB PCIe SSD, and 1 120Hz IPS 1080p screen. You can’t ask for more for $599.
Cyber Monday Monitor Steal: $117 ViewSonic 144Hz FreeSync Monitor (35% Off) By Matt Safford last updated 2 December 19 ViewSonic’s VX2458-MHD 24-inch 1080p monitor sports a 144Hz refresh, 1ms response time and AMD FreeSync support, it’s a steal at just $117, $63 off.
Six Cores, 85 Bucks: AMD’s Ryzen 5 1600 With Cooler Drops to All-Time Low By Matt Safford last updated 2 December 19 It may be a first-gen Ryzen, but at $85 with a capable Wraith Spire cooler, the Ryzen 5 1600 is an excellent option for a budget rig.
Premium Chromebook Steal: Get Asus’ 14-Inch C425 for $60 Off By Matt Safford last updated 1 December 19 This 14-inch laptop will handle Web browsing and Chrome OS productivity with ease thanks it its 8GB of RAM. The IPS screen is also quite good for a Chromebook.
This $599 Gaming Rig Is Cheaper Than You Could Build It Yourself By Matt Safford published 1 December 19 Often, you can build a PC cheaper than you can buy it. But this capable system from Cyberpower, at $599 is cheaper than what it would cost to build from scratch.
Today Only: Get Acer’s 1660 Ti, 144Hz IPS-Packing Predator Helios 300 Laptop for $930 By Matt Safford last updated 29 November 19 With a 9th Generation Intel i7 CPU, Nvidia’s GTX 1660 Ti, a 144Hz IPS display 16GB fo RAM and a 256GB NVMe SSD, this Predator is a great buy at $930.
50% Off Logitech’s Top-End Mouse: MX Master 2S Drops to $50 on Amazon By Matt Safford last updated 29 November 19 If you work and/or play for long hours on your PC, you need a great mouse. Logitech’s MX Master 2S is one of the best, and Amazon is selling it for 50% off.
Intel’s Core i7-9700K, the Best Gaming CPU, Drops to Just $299 at Best Buy By Matt Safford last updated 30 November 19 Intel's Core i7-9700K has proved itself in our testing to be the best gaming CPU you can buy. Now Best Buy is selling it for the lowest price ever.
Get a Cooler Master 240mm AIO Cooler With RGB Fans for Just $50 By Matt Safford published 22 November 19 If you’re after a mid-sized AIO cooler on a tight budget, you’ll have a tough time finding one for less than the $50 Newegg is asking for the Cooler Master ML240L.
Best Black Friday Intel Deals: Lowest Prices on Core CPUs, Speedy SSDs By Matt Safford last updated 8 December 19 Find the best prices on Intel Core processors and the 660p SSD for Black Friday, the holiday season and beyond.
Best Gifts for PC Builders 2019 By Matt Safford, Andrew E. Freedman published 21 November 19 Buying hardware for a PC builder can be tough, so picked 20 gifts for upgraders that aren't tied to any specific platform.
How to Get the Best SSD Deal By Matt Safford published 14 November 19 Can you tell a good deal from a dud when shopping for an SSD? Here are a few tips to help.
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 Review (2019): Bright Screen, Stiff Competition By Matt Safford published 12 November 19 Dell’s latest premium convertible sports a bright screen and long battery life, but if you’re spending this much, there may be better options.
Snag This 27-Inch 144Hz Dell FreeSync Monitor for $170, Today Only By Matt Safford last updated 8 November 19 Big-screen, high-refresh gaming displays are rarely this cheap--especially from a brand like Dell.
Razer Blade Pro 17 (2019) Review: Refined RTX By Matt Safford published 1 November 19 Razer’s revamped Blade Pro 17 brings RTX graphics and and a smaller footprint, but if you want more than 512GB of storage or a high-res display, you'll have to pay more than $3,500.
