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The best M.2 SSD 2024: the fastest M.2 solid state drive for work and gaming
If you want the fastest possible data access speeds, then you'll need an M.2 SSD. These are the best M.2 SSDs for every budget and motherboard configuration
AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D is hot stuff - literally, as one has just burnt out a motherboard
AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9800X3D has surmounted its predecessor, receiving heaps of high praise for its gaming performance, but a new user’s report suggests issues of burning out could occur once again.
Nvidia’s rumored CPU could pack integrated GPU to rival RTX 4070 mobile – should AMD and Intel start to worry now?
Forget AMD’s powerhouse Strix Halo laptop CPU – Nvidia’s planned APU could outgun it apparently.
Black Friday graphics card deals 2024: the best deals out now
As Black Friday continues to ramp up to the big day, more graphics cards deals have been emerging.
More hints of Nvidia’s RTX 50 series reveal are here - next-generation GPUs are now rumored to be in production
New rumors suggest Nvidia’s production of RTX 4000 series GPUs has shut down almost completely, with a fresh new focus on upcoming RTX 5000 series GPUs.
AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPU has totally sold out – and a new worry is that fresh stock may not arrive until late December
The situation around Ryzen 9800X3D stock appears to be very shaky, with scalpers again causing misery for genuine buyers.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review: a gaming dynamo with new, unexpected suprises
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D takes the best gaming processor and makes it even better.
Intel admits ‘self-inflicted wounds’ with Core Ultra 200S CPUs not performing as well as expected – but promises fixes are coming
Intel is on the back foot, once again this year, but is promising fixes for gaming performance in particular.
