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Best CPU Coolers 2026: AIO and Air Coolers

By Joe Shields last updated

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.

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Buy an Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti 16GB for only $1099

By Joe Shields Published

Deals Prices have been sky-high forever, but you can find a bit of a reprieve from Newegg as the Gigabyte Windforce 5070 Ti is on sale for only $1,099.

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Intel vs AMD
Intel vs AMD: Which CPUs Are Better in 2026?

By Jake Roach last updated

We wade into the endless debate: Who makes the best CPU, AMD or Intel? Here's the blow-by-blow in ten categories.

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Get a rare deal on a shuckable 16TB Seagate Expansion Desktop drive at $0.02 per GB

By Jake Roach last updated

The Seagate Expansion Desktop 16TB is a surprisingly decent value at $449.99, at least given where high-capacity HDD prices sit broadly right now.

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CPUs laying out.
CPU Benchmarks and Hierarchy 2026: CPU Rankings

By Jake Roach last updated

All of today's desktop CPU benchmarks compared, including Intel's 13th-Gen Core series and AMD's Ryzen Zen 4 and Threadripper.

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Several CPUs on a table.
The Best CPU for Gaming in 2026

By Jake Roach last updated

Here is the best CPU for gaming.

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A collection of eight recent motherboards, in their boxes, on a desk, showcasing the types of boards that typically land on our lest of best motherboards we have benchmarked.
Best Motherboards 2026 for Gaming, by Socket and Chipset

By Joe Shields last updated

Here are the best motherboards we've tested for recent AMD and Intel platforms. Choose from our expert benchmarked picks of the best available motherboards based on our testing and reviews.

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Best Mini-ITX Cases
Best Mini-ITX Cases 2026: Our Tested Picks for Compact PC Builds

By Matt Safford, Joe Shields last updated

See the best Mini-ITX cases we've tested for compact, high-performance builds. From airflow and cooling to GPU and component fit, find the best small-form-factor case for your rig.

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Best AIO Coolers
Best AIO Coolers 2026

By Matt Safford last updated

After measuring CPU temperatures and fan noise for dozens of AIO coolers under load, we've chosen the best closed-loop cooler options to keep your PC cool and quiet.

Cooling
AMD attempts to get ahead of expected RTX Spark launch with Gorgon Halo benchmarks

By Jake Roach Published

AMD is getting ahead of an expected RTX Spark launch later this week with a few benchmarks for its flagship Gorgon Halo chip, the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495.

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