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AMD delays Ryzen 9000 launch until August to ensure CPU quality
After a quality issue with the first wave of chips, AMD's next-gen desktop CPUs will now launch on August 8th and 15th.News
Watch Gordon's Snapdragon X Elite deep-dive with benchmarks and tests galore
Microsoft and Qualcomm are pushing Arm-based hardware for next-gen laptops. Gordon runs the Snapdragon X Elite through a massive barrage of tests to see how it measures up.Deal
This powerful, pint-sized Ryzen 7 mini PC is on sale for just $339
Normally $436, the Beelink SER5 Pro is down to $339 right now at Amazon.News
Intel blames CPU crashes on voltage and microcode, fix due soon
Intel said the cause of its CPU instability has been identified with a fix due in August.
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This fast Anker portable charger fits three devices and it's only $30
The super-portable Anker 735 USB-C Charger is down to just $30 on Amazon.
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This 34-inch Samsung ultrawide OLED monitor drops to cheapest price
The Samsung Odyssey G8 is a fantastic OLED gaming monitor and it's currently 33% off on Amazon.News
Intel says its desktop Core crashes don't extend to mobile chips
Intel has denied reports that say the instability issues that have plagued its 13th-and 14th-gen Core desktop chips now extend into the mobile space, too.Feature
The AI PC revolution: 18 essential terms you need to know
Feeling out of the loop on AI PCs? Here's a rundown of all the important terms you should know, explained in a way that makes sense.
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Get this 27-inch 1440p Dell gaming monitor for just $162 right now
Prime Day is over, but Dell is still offering a sweet deal on a monitor with a great panel at a tasty price.
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Samsung's 49-inch ultrawide OLED monitor is $720 off on Prime Day
The incredible Samsung Odyssey G9 is down to $1,080 on Amazon right now.
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Save 26% on this massive 16TB WD external drive on Prime Day
Amazon is offering a killer price on a 16 terabyte Western Digital Elements drive—it’s down to $228 for Prime Day.
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Pick up this Philips 4K monitor for as little as $200 for Prime Day
Looking to pick up a 4K monitor on the cheap this Prime Day? The Philips Brilliance 2279P1 is worth it at this price!
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This massive 40-inch ultrawide gaming monitor is just $300 for Prime Day
MSI has a gigantic ultrawide monitor on sale. It's fast enough for gaming, but has an IPS panel for accurate colors. Nice!
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Get a 4TB M.2 SSD for just over $200 with this Prime Day deal
This Prime Day deal on a Silicon Power is the best we've found in terms of dollars-to-gigs for a speedy Gen4 SSD.
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Best laptop bag and backpack deals for Prime Day 2024: Save big on comfort
Amazon is slashing prices left and right this Prime Day and it's finally time to swap out that old laptop bag or backpack for a new, discounted one.
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Best keyboard deals for Prime Day 2024: These sales are extraordinary
Amazon and other retailers are offering some unbeatable sales on keyboards, even before Prime Day. We've found the best discounts that you can buy right now.
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Save $134 on this 16-inch Arzopa portable monitor for Prime Day
This 16-inch Arzopa portable monitor is down to a ridiculous $86 now—that's 61% off—for Prime Day.
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This high-capacity Ugreen power bank is only $76 for Prime Day
The Ugreen 25,000mAh power bank is down to $76 on Amazon for Prime members.
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SK Hynix's SSD that looks like a flash drive is 26% off on Prime Day
This blazing-fast external SSD is the size of a USB flash drive… and it's on sale for Prime Day at a great price!
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Kensington's $89 Thunderbolt dock is an insane Prime Day deal
This Prime Day, you can score a modern Thunderbolt 3 dock that's marked down 50% off for superficial reasons.
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Get this SteelSeries mechanical keyboard for just $70 on Prime Day
If you're in the market for a mechanical keyboard, consider this SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL that's on sale for just $70 today.
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Our favorite Alienware OLED gaming monitor is 17% off for Prime Day
You can save $191 on this 34-inch Alienware OLED gaming monitor on Amazon right now.
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Save $70 on this dual 4K Corsair Thunderbolt dock for Prime Day
This Prime Day, the Corsair Thunderbolt TBT100 is $200 at Amazon.News
You can 3D print this adorable ITX case right now
The Gamecube-inspired Kubic can accomodate standard ITX parts, including a 2-slot discrete GPU.News
AMD's new Ryzen 9950X CPU is 40% faster than the Intel Core i9-14900K
When matched at the same TDP, AMD's newest 16-core processor managed to beat Intel's 24-core flagship by a significant margin.Feature
Hey, AMD: It's time for Ryzen's rebel moment
AMD spent two days telling reporters all about what makes the Ryzen 9000 and the Ryzen AI 300 special, from architectural leadership to new overclocking tools. But if you want to be the baddest chip on the block, then be the baddest chip on the block.
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This $16 USB-C hub turns one laptop port into seven
Get the Baseus USB-C to HDMI adapter hub for 60% off right now on Amazon.
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Samsung's 990 Pro is a luxuriously fast SSD — and it's now $165 off
Save big on the 4TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD right now on Amazon.
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This USB flash drive hides a blazing-fast 1TB SSD – and it's $35 off
The 1TB version of the SK Hynix Tube T31 is awesome and down to $100 on Amazon right now.
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Snag a pair of 6-feet Anker USB-C cables for just $9 on Amazon
Need more 6-feet USB-C cables? Get this Anker two-pack for just $9 at Amazon right now.
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This tiny folding keyboard is actually a full-blown AMD Ryzen PC
This thing looks like it should attach to my ancient Palm Pilot, but it's hiding a shockingly powerful laptop inside its tiny folding frame.
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This 45-inch LG ultrawide OLED monitor is $700 off right now
LG is currently offering this massive gaming monitor with a massive cut down to $1,000.
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Logitech's new gaming mouse packs wireless charging for just $80
The Logitech G309 Lightspeed can charge by wireless PowerPlay mouse pad or AA battery—and it's about half the price of similar designs.
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Save $350 on this 34-inch Samsung ultrawide OLED monitor today
This Samsung Odyssey G8 model comes with extra goodies and is down to $850 on Amazon.News
What if Valve made a Steam Deck for TVs? Well, we made our own!
Will just made a tiny machine that plays Steam games on televisions using Steam Deck software. It's like a homemade console and it's pretty cool.
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Nab this 15.6-inch USB-C portable monitor for an absurdly low $66
You can get the KYY K3 portable monitor for just $66 at Amazon with this coupon deal.News
Asus motherboards now support native Windows RGB controls
A beta BIOS update lets you mess with your motherboard's RGB lighting without needing a separate Asus app.
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Is your SSD dying? 10 warning signs you shouldn't ignore
An SSD that's at the end of its life can present all kinds of weird signs and symptoms. Here's what you need to know.
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Save over $600 on this 39-inch LG ultrawide OLED gaming monitor
This 39-inch LG UltraGear curved gaming monitor is now on sale for under $900 at Amazon.
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What DPI is good for gaming mice?
DPI is often touted as the single most important factor to look out for in a gaming mouse. But what maximum DPI do you really need?News
FTC warns three PC tech companies of potential warranty violations
The Federal Trade Commission would like to remind you that yes, you can repair your own PC.News
The Full Nerd podcast is now its own YouTube channel
The Full Nerd is such a big deal that we decided it needs its own space. Catch new episodes—and all the old ones—on the dedicated YT channel.
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Save $620 on this LG ultrawide OLED monitor with this special code
It's already on sale for $800, but this discount code brings extra savings on this 34-inch LG ultrawide OLED.Feature
7 vital details to know before buying a Copilot+ laptop
We've tested the first Copilot+ PCs. Here are the secrets we discovered during our own tests that you should know before you buy one.News
Noctua updates its flagship CPU cooler to be cooler, quieter, and stronger
The brown is back! Noctua's popular NH-D15 double-fan cooler gets a new G2 model with engineering improvements.
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Vaio's new portable monitor weighs just 0.72 pounds
The brand's new monitor is so light, it can be held above a laptop screen with just its stand—but getting one outside of Japan might be tricky.
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Thunderbolt 5 cables are here! But only one is worth buying right now
Cable Matters has begun selling Thunderbolt 5 cables on Amazon at varying lengths, but only one makes sense.News
Threadripper vs. Core i9: What's the best CPU for game developers?
Gordon and Will put a jaw-dropping 64-core AMD Threadripper against the best consumer CPU Intel can muster.
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Score this fast, compact 512GB flash drive for just $33
The most spacious SanDisk Ultra Fit flash drive is currently 63% off at Amazon.
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