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The Full Nerd ep 248: Ryzen 9 7950X3D and the state of PC gaming
Why is the Internet so angry about the Ryzen 9 X3D chips? And what is the state of PC gaming? → Read More
Three AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D misconceptions debunked
Pump the hate brakes Internet—here's what you're getting wrong about AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPUs. → Read More
Ryzen 9 7950X3D review: AMD's monster gaming CPU works like a pro, too
Three new Ryzen 7000 chips with AMD’s innovative 3D V-Cache are here. But is the best of them truly the ultimate gaming processor? → Read More
Tested: Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4090 pushes laptops to blistering new frontiers
The GeForce RTX 4090, Nvidia’s latest flagship mobile GPU, delivers incredible performance in games—and a solid boost in content creation, too. → Read More
Core i9-13980HX tested: 4 key things about Intel’s ferocious laptop chip
Like its desktop counterpart, Intel’s flagship 13th-gen “Raptor Lake” laptop processor is ferocious but shines best in select scenarios. Here’s the quick rundown. → Read More
Tested: Microsoft's DirectStorage tech signals the sunset of SATA SSDs
We test the DirectStorage performance of various SSDs and find SATA drives finally falling behind NVMe in games. → Read More
Apple’s M2 Pro MacBooks will get smoked by new PC chips—but it doesn’t matter
Here's why you shouldn't get worked up whether Apple's new M2 MacBook Pro wins or loses versus the latest PC hardware. → Read More
Intel's Core i9-13900KS breaks the 6GHz barrier, launches today
Intel's 6GHz Core i9-13900KS will go on sale today, breaking the 6GHz barrier for $699. → Read More
This common time-saving shortcut can freak out your new PC
Paid tech support people hate this one trick that makes a newly built PC work right from day one. → Read More
Nvidia finally responds to melting RTX 4090 cable controversy
Nvidia said improper insertion likely cause of the 50 known cases of melted connectors. → Read More
Gamers Nexus may have solved why RTX 4090 power cables are melting
Improperly inserted cables and foreign debris may be behind the 12VHWPR mystery surrounding the launch of Nvidia's RTX 4090 powerhouse GPU. → Read More
Melting GeForce RTX 4090 power cables: A timeline of events
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4090 launch has been marred by reports of melting connectors. Here's everything you need to know about what is going on. → Read More
Intel Core i9-13900K review: Raw, unapologetic power
With the launch of its 13th-gen Raptor Lake processors, Intel slides back into first place. Mostly. → Read More
We tested 43 old USB-C to USB-A cables. 1 was great. 10 were dangerous
You may want to take scissors to your pile of old USB-C to USB-A cables. → Read More
Intel’s 13th-gen Core i9 just beat AMD’s Ryzen 7000!
Bigger, rounder numbers work on humans and that benefits Intel's first 6GHz CPU, coming as part of the 13th-gen 'Raptor Lake' lineup. → Read More
Calm down, USB4 version 2.0 haters
You're outage is again misplaced internet. Here is another way to look at the latest USB spec: USB4 Version 2.0. → Read More
Tested: Intel 11th-gen vs. 12th-gen CPUs in the Framework laptop
We upgraded the CPU in our Framework laptop from a 4-core 11th-gen to a 12-core 12th-gen Intel processor to find out if its worth it or not. → Read More
Replacing the Framework's CPU made me a believer in upgradeable laptops
I replaced the CPU in Framework's upgradable laptop with Intel's newest 12th-gen processor. Here's what I learned. → Read More
Buying a used mining GPU rewards the people who ruined PC gaming
Sure, you can minimize the risks of buying a used mining GPU, but I don't think you should give more money to cryptocurrency enthusiasts that nuked PC gaming for years. → Read More
Dell XPS 13 Plus review: The future is now
The XPS 13 Plus 9320 offers seductive minimalist styling and great performance, but not without controversy. → Read More