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Best motherboard for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in 2024
By Ben Wilson last updated
Updated AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X fits the B550 and X570 chipset just like its 5600X sibling, but which motherboard is the best for this multi-core CPU?
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Best motherboard for AMD Ryzen 5 5600X in 2024
By Ben Wilson last updated
Updated AMD's Ryzen 5 5600X is arguably the most affordable mid-range, 8-core processor, but which is the best motherboard to match? Here are my picks.
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Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14-71G) review: A great OLED display isn't enough on its own
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Acer Swift X 14 pairs powerful internals with an amazing OLED screen, but a boring design, bloated software, and inconsistent network performance hold it back.
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WD_Black SN770M SSD for ROG Ally review: Forget microSD cards, THIS is the definitive upgrade
By Rebecca Spear published
Review Installing the WD_BLACK SN770M SSD into my ROG Ally has perfected my gaming handheld experience, and I can't recommend it enough.
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Best mini PCs and NUCs 2023: Compact and affordable computers
By Rebecca Spear, Cale Hunt last updated
Windows PCs come in all shapes and sizes, and whatever your needs, there's a computer out there to suit you. Here are the best to choose if you're looking for a new mini PC.
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Stay away from this mini PC company — I already gave it more chances than I should
By Rebecca Spear published
Avoid! Mini PCs are inexpensive and compact, but you need to be careful when buying one. Some come with shady software installed.
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EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft readies 'next-gen' AI-focused Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 with Arm chips and design upgrades for 2024
By Zac Bowden published
Surface vNext Microsoft is making major updates to its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop lines with improved designs, new features, and next-gen silicon.
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Surface Pro 10: Specs, new features, Arm, AI, and everything we know so far
By Zac Bowden published
Next Pro Microsoft's upcoming next-generation Surface Pro is expected to be announced in spring 2024, and be the first Surface Pro to ship as a true next-gen AI PC.
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Surface Laptop 6: Specs, Arm, new features, updated design, and everything we know so far
By Zac Bowden published
Next Laptop The upcoming next-generation Surface Laptop 6 is expected to be one of Microsoft's first true next-gen AI PCs, available with Intel, and for the first time ever, Arm chips.
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