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The Consumer Reports buying guide for laptops and Chromebooks covers types, specs, features, brands, and other must-know ...

There's Intel and AMD on the x86 side, with Apple and Qualcomm making Arm-based processors on the other. We break down the advantages and drawbacks of each to help you pick the right chip for your ...

AMD's all-new Zen 5 CPU core is going to debut with the launch of its "Strix Point" mobile processors in less than two weeks. However, those parts will largely be paired with soldered-down LPDDR5X ...

Picture this: you’re deep in a creative flow, layering that perfect synth pad over your drum track, when suddenly everything grinds to a halt. Your laptop’s fan starts whirring like a jet engine, your ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are some PC parts you should avoid buying used, but are CPU coolers one of them? Not necessarily, but given the importance of keeping ...

When it comes to gaming PCs, CPU choice is paramount. It's often the starting point for many builds, and rightfully so. It's the heart and soul, and while the GPU is just as worthy of consideration, ...

I'm still happy with my AM4 gaming PC, using a Ryzen 7 5700X paired with an RTX 3080 for three years now. Upgrading my CPU isn't on the cards right now, since I'm still able to play the latest titles ...