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Moving into the warmer and more picturesque spring season, the weather isn't the only thing hotting up. The CPU market towards the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023 has been topsy-turvy, to say the least, with many viable options available for users to build a new system. Depending on the task at hand, Intel and AMD have strong line-ups with multiple generations of its processors, with both the latest 13th Gen core series (Raptor Lake) and the Ryzen 7000 series (Zen 4/Rapael) leading the charge at the top of the performance charts. Since our previous guide, both Intel and AMD have launched two top-tier processors with exceptional gaming performance to the market, the Intel Core i9-13900KS and, more recently, AMD's gaming-centric Ryzen 9...
Phenom II Buyers Guide: 955BE Edition
The new 3.2GHz 955BE is generating excitement for all PC buyers. We detail the latest Phenom II systems built for budget, best value, and top performance.
61 by Wesley Fink on 4/24/2009
Deal of the Weekend - AMD Phenom II X4 940, Kingston DDR3, and more stuff...
A short story for those looking to shop this weekend for a new processor, video card, or memory.
18 by Gary Key on 4/18/2009
System Buyers Guide: $800 to $1800
We assemble four systems geared for value and performance using AMD Phenom II, Intel Core 2, and Core i7 processors. The $800 to $1800 price range covers a lot...
74 by Wesley Fink on 4/7/2009
Video Card Buyer's Guide - Spring 2009
It's been since the holidays that we've done a GPU buyers guide. It never seems like the right time to do a new GPU buyers guide, as NVIDIA and...
93 by Derek Wilson on 3/30/2009
System Buyers Guide: PCs under $800
Entry, Bargain, or HTPC - $800 can buy a lot of PC these days.
66 by Wesley Fink on 3/16/2009
Phenom II System Buyers' Guide
Phenom II is generating new excitement for AMD Buyers. We look at Phenom II systems built for value, maximum overclocking, and top performance.
50 by Wesley Fink on 3/2/2009
Core i7 System Buyers Guide
Intel Core i7 is the only real high-end choice today. We take a closer look at Core i7 Systems built for value, maximum overclocking, and "go for the gold".
107 by Wesley Fink on 2/5/2009
System Buyers Guide: $1000 to $2000
With four systems geared for value and performance from AMD Phenom II to Intel Core i7, the $1000 to $2000 price range covers a lot of computer real estate.
78 by Wesley Fink on 1/12/2009
System Buyers Guide: PCs for Under $1000
Entry, Budget, or HTPC: $1000 can buy a lot of PC these days.
39 by Wesley Fink on 12/29/2008
Holiday Storage Guide
We take a look at our favorite hard disks and optical drives for the desktop.
24 by Gary Key on 12/19/2008
Holiday Pre-Built Systems Guide
There are a huge number of PC suppliers out there, and everyone has different needs when it comes to a desktop system. In this guide, provide our recommendations for...
21 by Matt Campbell on 12/19/2008
Holiday 2008 Display Guide
Has your CRT finally given its last gasp of electrons? Perhaps you just upgraded to an HD 4870X2 and now need a display with a resolution that can justify...
51 by Jarred Walton on 12/18/2008
Holiday 2008 GPU Guide: Price Cuts Galore
The past 30 days have seen significant price cuts on GPUs from both AMD and NVIDIA. If you're still looking to upgrade your video card, now may be...
37 by Derek Wilson on 12/18/2008
Holiday Case and Power Supply Guide
Choosing a Case and Power Supply can be a source of heartburn. This guide will help you navigate the choices.
32 by Wesley Fink on 12/16/2008
Holiday Memory Guide
We take a look at the hottest memory products available today for both DDR2 and DDR3 users.
22 by Gary Key on 12/16/2008
Holiday Motherboard Guide
Looking to build or upgrade systems during the holiday season? We've got motherboard recommendations for any and all price points.
24 by Gary Key on 12/15/2008
Audiophile Journeys with a PC
Ever thought of making the move to digital audio on a PC for all your listening needs? Prices may not be for the faint of heart, but the end...
115 by Rajinder Gill on 12/1/2008
Mobile Buyer's Guide
Laptops are one of the fastest growing segments of computer purchases these days, so we felt it was high time we provided a guide for getting the most bang...
29 by Jarred Walton on 7/11/2008
uATX System Buildup: Choosing Components
In part one we purchase components from Patriot, Zotac, Jetway, and others for two uATX systems. Following a budget can be a very difficult thing to do...
33 by Gary Key on 5/27/2008
Getting the Most Out Of Your Hardware: Motherboard/CPU Utility Roundup
Following up with our series on useful software utilities, we take a look at the situation for motherboard utilities
11 by Ryan Smith on 12/12/2007
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