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Corsair debuts MagSafe SSDs and a compact touchscreen for your desktop
You can stick the SSD to the back of your phone, and stick the 14.5-inch screen inside your PC case. Why? Shut up, it's cool.
News
First look: Custom Nvidia 50-series and Radeon 9070 graphics cards
Want to see what hardware you'll be shoving in your PC case later this year? Adam got to check out the new GPUs on the CES show floor.
Deal
Save $597 on Samsung's 32-inch 4K monitor with 240Hz of refresh
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 is basically down to just $700 on Amazon.
Deal
Score this speedy 1TB Crucial X9 portable SSD for just $65 right now
The 1TB and 2TB versions of the Crucial X9 portable SSD are on sale at Amazon.
News
Lenovo debuts a Snapdragon desktop PC that's compact and affordable
At CES, Lenovo showed off the IdeaCentre Mini x — a compact, affordable small-form-factor desktop with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X chip inside.
News
Q&A: AMD execs explain CES GPU snub, future strategy, and more
At CES 2025, AMD's Frank Azor and David McAfee spoke about why RDNA 4 didn't get a mention in its keynote, why the X3D chips are so hard to find, and if fake frames are the future of PC graphics.
News
Plugable's newest dock supports four 4K plus one 8K display
At CES 2025, Plugable debuted its UD-7400PD laptop dock, which uses the DisplayLink DL-7400 chipset to support up to five mega displays.
News
SanDisk made a portable SSD just for Fortnite fans
The smiley yellow Peely SSD is actually pretty cute. SanDisk also made a MagSafe SSD and a Lightning flash drive for iPhone users.
News
Surprise! Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs cost less than you thought
Nvidia unveiled the GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 at CES 2025, all augmented by DLSS 4.
News
HP's Z2 Mini G1a packs more power into a mini PC than you'd ever need
Can a mini PC be a "big iron" workstation? It can if you fill it with the most powerful AMD parts on the planet.
News
AMD's beastly Ryzen 9955HX3D aims to dominate gaming laptops
AMD announced "Fire Range" at CES, processors for gaming laptops headlined by the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, which combines stacked V-Cache for fantastic gaming performance.
News
AMD builds out its foundation with Ryzen AI 300, Ryzen 200 chips
At CES 2025, AMD is pushing into more mainstream computing with the launch of new Ryzen AI 300 chips and a new Ryzen 200 CPU family.
News
AMD's Ryzen AI Max is a one-of-a-kind graphics and AI powerhouse
AMD kicks of CES 2025 with a bang: its Ryzen AI Max processor combines discrete-level graphics with powerful AI, all surrounding a state-of-the-art Zen 5 CPU.
News
AMD's Radeon RX 9070 and RDNA 4 embrace the AI revolution
AMD gave a brief preview of its next-gen Radeon RX 9070 and RDNA 4 architecture at CES 2025. One thing is clear: AI is a focus.
News
AMD's monstrous Ryzen 9 9950X3D is ready to stomp all over Intel
AMD begins CES 2025 by launching the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, adding on to its world-beating Ryzen 9000 X3D desktop family of processors.
News
New Arrow Lake desktop chips and chipsets are coming, says Intel
At CES 2025, Intel disclosed three new Arrow Lake-S desktop chips and confirmed the launch of the B860 and H810 chipsets for new motherboards.
News
Intel readies Panther Lake for 2025
Intel has begun sampling its next-gen Panther Lake processor core, on the heels of launching its latest Core H and Core HX processors for notebooks.
News
New Qualcomm chips should make $600 Snapdragon PCs a thing
Snapdragon X laptops are expected to release in early 2025 with prices in the $600 range.
News
Open source alternative to x86 and Arm could take off in 2025
The prolific x86 and Arm architectures might soon have another contender to deal with as RISC-V adoption rises.
News
HDMI 2.2 debuts, with an 'Ultra96' cable for tomorrow's displays
The HDMI Forum has released an updated HDMI 2.2 specification, paving the way for tomorrow's super-high-resolution displays, monitors, VR, and other applications.
News
Hyper has built a plug-and-play haptic trackpad for the masses
The HyperSpace TrackPad Pro is a trackpad for those who don't already own one — but it still needs some work, going by a demonstration at CES 2025.
News
Intel's Core Ultra CPUs finally hit high-performance gaming laptops
Intel's Arrow Lake received a lukewarm reception on the desktop, but will more power-conscious laptop makers give the Core H and Core HX chips a warmer welcome?
Feature
Monitors at CES 2025: Expect display tech to push the bleeding edge
CES 2025 is the biggest consumer tech expo of the year. Here's everything we know about monitors at the show and how things are shaping up.
News
Samsung's 500Hz OLED gaming monitor has a need for speed
A pair of 27-inch OLEDs, one with 4K and one with 500Hz of refresh, to satisfy all kinds of gamers.
Deal
This $40 USB-C laptop dock supports dual 4K monitors and more
This Baseus docking station usually goes for $64, but it's only $40 on Amazon right now.
News
A new Microsoft wireless ergonomic keyboard is coming out this year
The new Compact Ergonomic Keyboard, produced by Incase, is designed for a premium feel and releases in early 2025.
Deal
This superb Ryzen 9 mini PC is on sale at its best price so far: $449
The newest generation of Acemagic's AM08Pro is 18% off right now on Amazon.
Deal
This 34-inch Samsung ultrawide is cheaper than it was on Black Friday
The Samsung ViewFinity S65UA ultrawide monitor is 39% off on Amazon right now.
Feature
Intel and AMD will battle for gaming CPU supremacy at CES 2025
AMD, Intel, and possibly Qualcomm all have next-gen CPU launches planned for CES 2025. Here's what been rumored, confirmed, and otherwise expected.
News
MSI's newest OLED gaming monitor will hit a blistering 500Hz this year
PC gamers have the need for speed and MSI is giving it to them. They're also offering a 27-inch 4K OLED panel for high-resolution gamers.
News
Nvidia is giving away classic GPUs, framed and signed by the CEO
The first of five framed-and-signed graphics cards is the GeForce 256 from 1999.
Deal
Unlock extra productivity with a portable laptop monitor, now $64
Get this 15.6-inch Arzopa USB-C travel monitor for 26% off on Amazon right now.
Reviews
Viewsonic TD1656-2K review: A portable touch monitor that's best for a bullpen
The Viewsonic TD1656-2K is a portable touchscreen monitor with a sharp image and included passive stylus, but it’s better in Excel than your favorite photo editor.
News
LG's newest OLED monitor is '5K2K' of bendy panel goodness
The LG UltraGear 45GX990A stretches a 4K resolution out to 21:9 and lets you switch between flat and curved displays.
Feature
The next generation of PC graphics will kick off at CES 2025
Expect to see Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series, AMD's Radeon RX 8800 XT, new gaming handhelds, and more at CES 2025!
Opinion
Windows Copilot+ PCs aren't there yet: 8 must-change upgrades for 2025
Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs haven't lived up to their promise. If AI is the future of Windows, Copilot+ PCs will need some serious upgrades.
Feature
2025 will be the best year to buy a monitor, ever. Here's why
2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for monitors. Here are the hottest trends you should know about as we head into CES.
How-To
How to check your PC’s CPU temperature
Is your PC's processor too hot? Here's how to monitor your computer's CPU temperature, and lower it if needed.
Feature
PC makers say tomorrow's AI PCs just need to keep it simple
We asked PC vendors what 2025 holds for the AI PC. The answer? Small incremental changes, as consumers, developers and PC makers figure out what AI is capable of.
Feature
AMD's wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2024
AMD has more highs than lows for 2024, for sure. Join us as we recap the best and worst moments for AMD during 2024, as well as those that just made us shake our head.
Feature
Buying a laptop? Wait! This alternative could be better for you
If you don't need the portability of a laptop, here's something that gets you more for your money.
Feature
Why 2025 will be the year Arm dominates PCs
Two experts provide insights on how Arm PCs will only continue to grow as we head into next year.
Best Picks
Best work from home tech of 2024/2025
15 of the best hardware and software products for an optimal home-office workplace.
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Intel's wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2024
Let's just say it: 2024 was a rough year for Intel. But how rough? We recap Intel's high points for 2024, plus the many lows — as well as the moments that caused us to shake our heads and say, "Huh?!"
Feature
AI upscaling killed native graphics gaming. We're better off for it
DLSS, FSR, XeSS, and PSSR are truly revolutionary, and these AI resolution upscaling technologies are ushering in a new era.
Feature
The best PC hardware and software of 2024/2025
The best of the best, as chosen by the PCWorld editors.
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What will 2025 bring for Linux PCs?
What's next for Linux in all its facets in the coming year? We'll tell you!
Feature
My first Thunderbolt 5 experience has been a huge bust
Is Thunderbolt 5 all that it's cut out to be? After putting together a Thunderbolt 5 laptop, dock, and SSD, my answer is — for now — a definite no.
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The Full Nerd awards: Our favorite PC hardware of 2024
In this episode of The Full Nerd, the gang crowns their favorite PC hardware, innovations, and trends of 2024.
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