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We’re also bringing you in-depth explainers and how-tos to help you better understand the components that go into your PC, how to test them for performance, and how to install them when you plan on an upgrade.
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What I want to see from next-gen graphics cards in 2025
More performance is great, but I want to see more in 2025
Newegg's After Christmas sale ends soon, but you can still save hundreds on new components for your PC before prices go up
Newegg's After Christmas sale has fantastic prices on major PC components, but these deals won't last much longer.
Why 2025 will be an exciting year to upgrade your PC
Next year is looking like an exciting time to upgrade your PC. Here's why.
Intel in 2024: year in review
The kind of year Intel had was debatable – was it disastrous, or just plain bad? To be fair, there were victories for Team Blue this year, as well.
AMD in 2024: year in review
AMD had something of a mixed year, but more was happening with its CPUs compared to the firm’s graphics cards.
Nvidia in 2024: year in review
This year, Nvidia’s value went through the roof, and new RTX Super GPUs were definite crowd-pleasers.
Can Qualcomm compete with AMD and Intel in the desktop CPU space in 2025?
Qualcomm made a splash in the laptop market in 2024 with its Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chips. Can it do the same for desktops in 2025?
GeForce Experience is dead – replaced by the Nvidia App – and good riddance
Nvidia made a great move this year, scrapping GeForce Experience and merging its best bits – plus the Control Panel – into an all-new app.
