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Lian Li Lancool 207 Review
An unusual pivoted power-supply mount sets apart the Lancool 207, a Lian Li mid-tower PC case. A low price and a handsome aesthetic bolster its value cred.
The Best Gaming PCs for 2024
You can't buy a more powerful gaming platform than a tricked-out desktop. Here's everything you need to know, part by part, to pick the right prebuilt gaming PC, plus current favorites culled from PC Labs' top-rated reviews.
Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master Review
Gigabyte's flagship X870E Aorus Master is among the pricier AM5 motherboards using AMD's very latest chipset, but its clever layout and creature comforts make it a first-rate ATX pick for high-end AMD PCs.
Fractal Design Era 2 Review
A lushly appointed compact gaming case, Fractal Design's Era 2 is an excellent combination of internal design genius and external styling mastery.
The Best CPUs for 2024
Whether you're upgrading your desktop PC or building a new one, choosing the right processor is the most crucial and complex choice you will make. Let's simplify it! Here's how to make sense of AMD's and Intel's lines, backed by dozens of our deep-dive reviews.
The Best CPUs for Gaming in 2024
Buying the right processor for PC gaming might seem complicated—especially with AMD's multiple Ryzen families and Intel's many Cores and "Lakes." Here's everything you need to know, plus our top picks based on PC Labs' deep-dive CPU reviews.
The Best M.2 SSDs (Solid State Drives) for 2024
Thanks to the "gumstick" M.2 format, SSDs have been shrinking—and getting a lot faster, too. Here's how to buy the right M.2 SSD, along with deep-dive reviews of today's top models.
Asus TUF Gaming GT302 ARGB Review
Asus' TUF Gaming GT302 PC chassis supports the company's Back to the Future (BTF) cable-hiding scheme and offers great cooling, offset by ho-hum noise control in its stock configuration.
Crucial P310 Review
The Crucial P310 PCI Express 4.0 internal SSD offers adequate gaming and slightly better general-storage performance, though it isn't a particularly good value.
Ditching High-End Graphics Cards Could Give AMD an Edge in the GPU Wars
AMD has tipped plans to deprioritize competing in the flagship graphics card market. That could be good thing...especially for buyers of budget cards.
Hands On: iFixit's New Soldering Iron and Power Station Is Portable, Powerful, and Fast
The beginner-friendly FixHub Smart Soldering Iron and Portable Power Station is USB-C-powered and reaches soldering temperature in under five seconds.
SilverStone Fara 514X Review
A little pricier than some competitors, SilverStone’s Fara 514X ATX case offers plenty of effective, good-looking fans and a mostly solid build experience.
Streacom DA6 XL Review
Artistic flair is what Streacom’s unique DA6 XL is all about. It’s an open-frame Mini-ITX PC case that will reward careful component selection (and cable-hiding judo) with a stunning compact build.
Meet the Ryzen 5 7600X3D: AMD Teams Up With Micro Center on 3D V-Cache CPU
The new gaming-focused desktop CPU will debut at $299 and be sold exclusively through the US electronics retailer.
Intel's 'Raptor Lake' Bug Patch Is Here: How Much Does It Affect Performance?
The bug biting Intel's 13th and 14th Gen Core desktop chips is a big deal. We test the effect the first major patch has on CPU speed, power consumption, and operating temperatures.
PNY XLR8 CS3150 Review
PNY's XLR8 CS3150 is a 1TB PCIe 5.0 SSD with a dual-fan heatsink and cool RGB lighting, making it a good choice for desktop PC builders who don't need a ton of space.
NZXT H5 Flow (2024) Review
A gaming-PC ATX case with a slick look, the 2024 iteration of the H5 Flow is a modest refinement of an NZXT classic, now with room for a bigger radiator up front.
Corsair MP700 Pro SE Review
The Corsair MP700 Pro SE is the second-fastest internal SSD we've ever tested, but you should only consider it if you have a PCIe 5.0-capable PC and deep pockets.
The Best Mini-ITX PC Cases for 2024
The smallest PC cases you can buy are also today's most diverse and complex. Here's how to shop for a compact PC chassis, along with the best ones we've built in at PC Labs.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Review
AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X matches Intel's Core i7-14700K on performance while remaining far cooler and drawing less power, making it a compelling option for your desktop.
