$500 Budget Build Off: Two Paths to a Slick, Affordable New Rig
We built two different PCs for under $500. Both systems have their limitations, but one might be just what you’re looking for.
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Intel vs AMD Processor Security: Who Makes the Safest CPUs?
Who has the most secure processors, AMD or Intel?
How Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019 Plays on Different Graphics Cards
We tested Modern Warfare on a slew of different graphics cards to see how you can squeeze the most out of your GPU.
Exclusive: Testing Intel's Unreleased Core i9-9900KS
We take Intel's unreleased Special Edition Core i9-9900KS for a benchmarking spin.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900 Tested: Unreleased 65W Processor Sets World Records
We take AMD's unreleased 12-core 24-thread Ryzen 9 3900 our for a spin, setting a few world records with the 65W chip.
Even at -180 Degrees, Ryzen 3000 May Not Hit Boost Clock Speeds
If you want to hit the advertised boost clock on your third-gen Ryzen chip, great cooling could not be enough.
Ticked Off: Clock Bug Leads to False Ryzen Benchmark Scores
A persistent bug in Windows 10 means that 3rd Gen Ryzen chips could give inaccurately high or low test scores.
Our Tests Show Not All Ryzen 3000 Cores Are Created Equal
Not all cores in AMD's Ryzen 3000-series processors can reach the boost frequency.
A Blackout You'll Remember: Patriot Debuts DDR4 Viper 4 Blackout for AMD Ryzen 3000
A blackout worth remembering?
PCIe 4.0 SSD Exclusive: Testing Phison's PS5016-E16 NVMe Controller
Will 5 GB/s of throughput have a real impact on common desktop workloads, like gaming? Let's see.
5.7 GHz on 28 Cores: Overclocking the Intel Xeon W-3175
With the right motherboard and cooling, Intel's first unlocked workstation-class processor can go well beyond its 3.8-GHz rated boost speed.
HyperX's Wrist Rest Will Upgrade the Typing Experience on Any Keyboard
This inexpensive accessory makes typing on any keyboard much more comfortable.
Memory Overclocking on Z390 Coffee Lake: What RAM Speed Do You Need?
We evaluate the impact of memory speeds from DDR4-2133 to DDR4-4400 on the Coffee Lake Refresh platform.
Liquid Nitrogen, CPU Solder and High Voltage: How I Set Overclocking Records
Top-ranked overclocker Allen “Splave” Golibersuch explains how he breaks records and why you should care, even if you aren’t going to pour LN2 on your CPU.
Building a Compact Monster PC: Threadripper Meets Micro-ATX and Custom Liquid Cooling
To find out how powerful and quiet a modern compact PC can be, we dropped an overclocked 2990WX into a mATX case, and liquid-cooled the core components.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2 vs. Intel Skylake-X: Battle of the High-End CPUs
We put AMD's top CPUs up against Intel's leading chips in a seven-round face-off based on performance, features, value and more.
