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The entry-level CPU we believe is "masterclass of performance-per-watt efficiency" is now under $200 — it has CPU Speeds of 3.9 GHz, 6 Cores, and more

Amazon has acquired a special 34% discount for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, making one of the most affordable and power-efficient CPUs for PCs with RTX 4080 graphics cheaper than ever.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor held in hand

Orico's straightforward Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure proves they'll only get more popular as storage prices rise

SSD enclosures aren't a new idea, but those with Thunderbolt 5 performance are still fairly rare. Orico's X50 counts itself among the few products, and it's been nothing but a boon to my workflow.

Orico X50

NVIDIA releases driver update for Maxwell and Pascal GPUs — it focuses only on security fixes, but it's still crucial for the older cards

Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs no longer receive Game Ready Driver updates, but that doesn't mean NVIDIA is ignoring them. If you have an older card, I recommend you grab this security update targeting five vulnerabilities.

NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti

This powerhouse CPU with 8 cores and a 5.0GHz boost clock is off by 14% — a timely deal to upgrade your gaming PC with before prices get too extreme

Amazon is hosting a special 14% discount for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, a mighty mid-range CPU that will castly your PC gaming experience with 8 cores, 16 threads, a max clock boost of 5GHz, and more.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D close up

Storage might join RAM on your PC shortage wish list — NVIDIA's new AI supercomputers will suck up millions of TB of SSDs to operate

NVIDIA's new Rubin AI supercomputers have arrived, and they're likely going to need millions of TB of NAND to scale out. Priced into the market or not, SSDs are likely about to become the next big short in 2026.

Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang speaks about the Vera Rubin AI platform during a question and answer session with reporters at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 6, 2026.

NVIDIA plans to cut GeForce RTX production by up to 40% in early 2026 — Here's which graphics cards will be affected first

Another day, another blow dealt by AI. This time, it's a report out of China that NVIDIA plans to cut GeForce RTX GPU production by up to 40% in the first half of 2026.

ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5070 Ti

“No stock!” shouts Samsung — as it reportedly doubles the price of DDR5 RAM for suppliers

Samsung reportedly doubled DDR5 contract prices, which will lead to higher costs for consumers shopping for RAM.

Upgrading laptop RAM

Seagate’s Astro Bot Limited Edition HDD combines reliable storage with playful design — here’s how it stacks up in our review

Seagate's Astro Bot-themed game drive is a limited edition HDD that works for PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. But is it worth buying for PC? Our review.

A hand holding the Seagate Astro Bot Limited Edition Game Drive in ftong of a colorful background.

It's the last day to grab this NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti below MSRP — price protection for Black Friday means you won't see a lower listing

NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti is an awesome GPU that can handle 4K gaming, and it's now below MSRP at Newegg with Black Friday price protection in place. Problem? The deal ends after today.

MSI Ventus 3X RTX 5070 Ti

“This isn’t Pets.com” — NVIDIA CEO says the AI boom is built on real demand

It's easy to draw comparisons between the dotcom bubble and crash and the current AI boom that's sucking up billions of dollars of investments. Is there a chance it could pop? Sure, but NVIDIA's CEO doesn't think so.

President and CEO of Nvidia Jensen Huang speaks on AI at the return of American manufacturing at the Hill and Valley Forum at the U.S. Capitol on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Geekom’s mini PC deal just got even smaller, thanks to our secret code — extra discount drops price to $475

I've tested several Geekom mini PCs and have found these devices to be reliable and convenient. Right now, you can use our special code to get a great deal on an already discounted mini PC.

Geekom IT13 mini PC on a desk below a monitor. A graphic reads "Windows Central Amazon Prime Day Deals."

Lenovo’s Legion Go S handheld brings console‑style gaming and PC power into a sleek, portable design

Lenovo's entry-level gaming handheld is currently $50 off for Prime Day, making it more affordable than some other current-gen handhelds.

The Legion Go S resting on a chair with a dBrand screen protector installed on it.

From gaming marathons to daily typing, this Xbox‑inspired keyboard delivers pure throwback joy

8BitDo’s Retro 87 Xbox mechanical keyboard is down to $84 on Amazon, offering nostalgic design, wireless flexibility, and matching accessories for fans of the classic 2001 Xbox era.

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Don't waste your money on an expensive computer — a discounted Geekom mini PC can do the same job for less

I've tested dozens of Geekom mini PCs and have found that they are reliable and powerful little computers. Right now, you can get one at a discount thanks to these Amazon Prime Day deals.

A graphic that reads "Windows Central Deals on the left of the screen with a Geekom mini PC on the right of the screen.

Beelink SER9 Pro review: Great performance in a small and affordable package, with support for a clever dock

The new Beelink SER9 Pro is an affordable premium mini PC with great performance for productivity or creative workflows. It can also do a bit of gaming, and is an all round pleasure to use.

Beelink SER9 PRo

Can Jensen Huang maintain Nvidia’s grip on AI as competitors rise amid geopolitical tensions?

Nvidia dominates AI with 94% of the GPU market and record revenue, but mounting pressure from Amazon, Google, China’s chip ban, and rising rivals is starting to test its grip.

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"They're nanoseconds behind us" — NVIDIA's CEO sounds alarm on China's AI rise and questions US chip strategy

Huawei recently announced a three-year plan to overtake NVIDIA's AI dominance in China, and that's bad news for the US firm struggling with restrictions.

Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp.

"NVIDIA violated the anti-monopoly law" — China's ongoing investigation digs up antitrust violations as trade tensions mount

China's State Administration for Market Regulation has released a statement that finds NVIDIA guilty of anti-trust practices.

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 31, 2025 - A illustration photo shows NVIDIA logo in a smartphone in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China on July 31, 2025 (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

NVIDIA's inept AI game assistant now works on more RTX hardware — should you be using it for PC gaming?

NVIDIA's Project G-Assist, an AI gaming assistant, is set to receive its first major update to improve performance and to get it running on a wider range of hardware.

AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master 12G review

My father built our first Frankenstein computer with Apple parts before switching to Microsoft — and I can pinpoint the exact moment a 'walled garden' turned him away

The first computer I ever used was cobbled together using various Apple computer parts. It was made back when Apple didn't have a walled garden like it does today. In fact, it was the rise of the walled garden that pushed my family away from Apple and toward Windows.

A top down view of a customized computer built in 1982 with a keyboard built into the wooden frame.

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