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AMD Radeon Pro W7500 Review
AMD's Radeon Pro W7500 is a compelling compact workstation card that needs no extra power beyond the PCIe slot. It's affordable, and it's easy to cram several into one system.
AMD Radeon Pro W7600 Review
AMD's Radeon Pro W7600 drives steady performance for its price to run moderate workstation rendering and production loads, buoyed by relatively low power consumption and a compact design.
AMD Radeon Pro W7800 Review
AMD's Radeon Pro W7800 workstation GPU performs well in conditions that it's optimized for and has better efficiency than the Radeon RX 7900 XTX, but it's also slower in many tests.
Acer Predator Orion 7000 Review
The Predator Orion 7000, Acer's flagship gaming desktop, impresses with fresh styling and respectable top-end power, but it needs even more vroom for a $4,000-plus test machine.
Addlink AddGame A93 Review
The Addlink AddGame A93 is a high-performance, inexpensive internal M.2 SSD that's great for gamers (or anyone else) upgrading or building a new PC on a budget.
Maxsun Terminator Z790M D5 Wi-Fi Review
The Terminator Z790M D5 Wi-Fi is Maxsun's well-rounded USA debut of a MicroATX motherboard. You get loads of M.2 storage potential, 20Gbps Type-C ports front and rear, integrated Wi-Fi, and steady performance for just under $240.
SilverStone Milo 12 Review
SilverStone's Milo 12 compact, dual-orientation PC chassis accommodates high-end graphics cards, but the thermal management mandates keeping things to low-stress applications.
Geometric Future Model 2 The Ark Review
The Ark, from new case maker Geometric Future, brings an ultramodern look to compact PC cases. Just know going in that you'll give up some convenience features for the artsy styling.
MSI MAG B760M Mortar WiFi Review
MSI's MAG B760M Mortar is a nicely equipped motherboard in a versatile MicroATX size, but it lacks a few key features to fully justify its price.
ASRock X670E PG Lightning Review
ASRock's X670E PG Lightning is a well-equipped, wallet-friendly motherboard that gives Ryzen desktop builders ample M.2 storage options and plenty of USB ports front and rear.
Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack Review
Cooler Master's assemble-it-yourself Qube 500 Flatpack ATX PC case gives DIY-minded builders a cost-effective chassis that can also serve as a fun family build project.
Chiplet Chat: Q&A With Intel's Tim Wilson, SoC Design Head for 'Meteor Lake' CPUs
Intel's radically redesigned next-generation processors will debut in December. We got some time with one of the driving forces behind Meteor Lake to discuss what the big chip changes portend, and why.
Intel's 'Meteor Lake' On-Chip GPU Unveiled: Arc Hits Integrated Graphics
Soon, Intel's CPU-integrated graphics could get a big boost: Meteor Lake processors' Arc-based silicon leverages new process technology to rival a low-end discrete GPU. (It even supports ray tracing.)
'Meteor Lake' Architecture Detailed: What to Know About Intel's Next-Gen CPUs
Intel's next-generation Meteor Lake is a rethink of how its processors are put together, now with a tile-based chiplet design that includes dedicated AI processing capabilities, a new kind of cores, and an emphasis on efficiency. Here's the lowdown.
Asus ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming Wi-Fi Review
The Asus B650E-F Gaming Wi-Fi is a worthy midrange motherboard with plenty of USB ports (including a 20Gbps USB-C up front), high-quality audio, a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, and typical ROG Strix premium looks.
Xigmatek Aqua Ultra Combo Review
By adding a vented top panel to go with its removable top fan bracket, Xigmatek's Aqua Ultra Combo lets you decide between good looks and more airflow with this squat showcase PC chassis.
Biostar B760A-Silver Review
Biostar's B760A-Silver is a competitive choice among midrange Intel motherboards, with plenty of storage options, capable power delivery, and a worthy audio solution. We'd like to see Wi-Fi integrated at this price, though.
XFX Speedster Qick 319 AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Black Edition Review
The Radeon RX 7700 XT does an excellent job of battling Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, but it's overshadowed by AMD's own slightly pricier and much faster RX 7800 XT.
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Review
Rivaling the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 for a lot less cash, the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is an exceptional value and the first graphics card you should consider between $300 and $900.
Be Quiet Dark Base Pro 901 Review
Big spenders with big cooling needs will thrill to Be Quiet's Dark Base Pro 901 flagship chassis. Cool thermal performance and abundant aluminum pair up in this hulking tower case, which delivers hushed operation and loads of install flexibility.
