Qualcomm teased that its Snapdragon X processors will power "high performance" desktops soon. We don't know many details at the moment, but the upcoming devices could bring welcome competition to Intel, AMD, and Apple.

AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X desktop CPU offers improved performance at a lower price and power draw compared to previous chips and rivals at Intel, making it a solid mid-range option.

AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X offers affordable gaming, excelling in single-core performance and power efficiency. However, minimal multi-core bumps won't benefit users with recent CPUs.

Newegg's FantasTech sales event is on now ahead of Prime Day, and it's already giving us some of the lowest prices we've ever seen. Intel's flagship 13th Gen K-series desktop CPUs are part of the sale, making it a great time to replace the centerpiece of your PC.