There is no getting around it, the GeForce RTX 3090 is ridiculous. The RTX 3090 represents not only the most expensive consumer desktop GPU ever released, but the most peculiar case of what should likely be a workstation card being marketed for gamers. That’s not to say that the affluent gaming enthusiast shouldn’t pick one […]
4 Best RTX 3070 Aftermarket Cards for 2021
Well, the GeForce RTX 3070 has finally launched and made it out into the wild… Sort of. Nvidia’s Ampere launch has, admittedly, been quite troubled by severe availability issues. Limited stock is usually expected given the nature of new consumer electronics, on top of recent global concerns, but few could have anticipated this much of […]
Best Power Supplies for Radeon RX 6800 XT & 6900 XT Builds
AMD’s next generation of Radeon cards and the RDNA 2 architecture are fast approaching. We can expect the RX 6800 and RX 6800XT come this November 18th, with the 6900 XT due on December 8th, both just in time for the holiday season. The most important question many AMD builders will have to ask themselves, […]
Best $3500 Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming PC Build for 2021
Next-gen Radeon and Ryzen are… just on the horizon 😊. Zen 3 and RDNA 2 represent some of the most impressive and affordable generational performance improvements that AMD has been promising for years since the launch of the original Zen architecture. They made a fantastic showing last generation for mid-range GPU performance with their Radeon […]
4 Best CPUs for AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Builds
Yesterday AMD finally revealed their upcoming RDNA 2 6000 Series GPUs, making your decision whether to upgrade or build a new system this generation incredibly easy. The answer is yes, absolutely, and you should be heavily leaning towards Team Red. While AMD’s performance claims for Big Navi still need to be vetted by real-world benchmarks, […]
Ultimate $5000 Ryzen 9 5950X + RTX 3090 Command Center for 2021
Today, this one is for the window shoppers and 1%. There might be a handful of builders in the world that genuinely need this level of performance out of a machine, but there’s not a soul who wouldn’t appreciate it. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, we must mention the fact that […]
3 Best Graphics Cards for Ryzen 7 5800X Builds
In anticipation of the November release of AMD’s Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 series CPUs we’re going to look at some of the best GPU options for your next gaming build. The Ryzen 7 5800X appears slated to compete with Intel’s Core i9-10900K directly, and at $450, for a steep discount! Zen 3 is AMD’s statement […]
5 Best Motherboards for the Ryzen 7 5800X
To put things bluntly, Intel should be pretty shook by the upcoming Zen 3 processors from AMD, especially considering the Ryzen 7 5800X. There’s still no telling if Zen 3 will have any worthwhile overclocking headroom to speak of, but even if the eight-core/sixteen thread 5800X is flat out incapable of boosting past 4.7GHz, it […]
$1800 Ryzen 5 5600X ITX Gaming Build for 2021
Fans of ITX systems should be chomping at the bit to either build or upgrade their machines because both AMD and Nvidia are soon to deliver options that all but guarantee incredible gaming performance in relatively small packages! First, AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 5 5600X is shaping up to be the go-to pick for affordable PC […]
5 Best Motherboards for the Ryzen 5 5600X
Based on the newly revealed Zen 3 lineup, mid-range builders have a lot to be excited about thanks to the upcoming Ryzen 5 5600X. If you saw the announcement, you might have noticed the slight price hike across the board for Zen 3 at roughly $50 more for each tier than Zen 2. However, fret […]
$2600 Ryzen 9 5900X Gaming Build for 2021
AMD’s initial Zen 3 lineup has finally been revealed, and it may very well have the new gaming CPU champion among its ranks! The Ryzen 9 5900X is shaping up to be a serious contender for gaming enthusiasts and users in need of some powerful productivity performance. Across the board, Zen 3 processors enjoy the […]
5 Best Gaming Chairs for 2020
Some builders incorrectly assume that their setups are complete when their PC case’s side panel goes on for the last time (at least until you need to upgrade). However, arguably just as important, if not more, than any single component within your actual computer, are the pieces of your setup that you’ll be physically interacting […]
5 Best Motherboards for the Ryzen 9 5900X
PC Builders rejoice, the Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs have been revealed, and AMD looks to hit the ground running by early November with impressive improvements across the board. Although pricing may have gone up slightly, 11-30% across Ryzen 5, 8, and 9, it’s looking to be more than worth the price of admission […]
4 Best CPU Coolers for the Ryzen 5 5600X
We’ve made it folks! AMD’s initial Zen 3 lineup has been revealed, and it’s a doozy. The long and short of it is: Zen 3 has the same or lower TDP than Zen 2, a new architecture, and the benefit of their new unified eight-core CCXs (core complexes) with shared 32MG L3 caches which all […]
5 Best X570 Motherboards for Ryzen Zen 3 CPUs
The X570 chipset has had about a year to mature with BIOS updates from motherboard manufacturers alongside AMD’s Zen 2 processors. We’ve also recently seen the release of AMD’s B550 chipset, the now the announcement of their upcoming Zen 3 processors. Considering these new developments, we’re going to reexamine our in-depth speculative analysis and comparison […]
5 Best B550 Motherboards for Ryzen Zen 3 Builds
Thanks to the popularity of AMD’s Ryzen over the past few years, motherboard manufacturers continue to develop and design remarkably impressive lineups, and the B550 chipset is no exception, despite the weird price-to-performance limbo in which it may currently find itself. While there are plenty of arguments to make, suggesting you stick with your trusty […]
Best RAM Brands for 2021 – Top Six Manufacturers Compared
It’s time for another installment of our manufacturer comparison series! We’ve previously covered the most prevalent Graphics Card AIB (add-in board) partners, as well as the biggest Motherboard manufacturers on the market. Today, we’re going to take a look at the most popular Memory (RAM) manufacturers and offer a brief rundown of each one, their […]
4 Best 1080p 144Hz Gaming Monitors for 2020
Display technology is developing rapidly. Where just a few years ago it was quite expensive, and rare, to be able to opt for a high refresh rate, low response time IPS display, prices have continued to come down while performance has continued to improve, and quite drastically with respect to both. Nowadays, you can pick […]
ATX/eATX vs Micro-ATX vs Mini-ITX: Which Form Factor is Best for You?
At PremiumBuilds, we spend a considerable amount of time researching and comparing a vast array of options for our custom build guides and component roundups to give you as many choices as possible, no matter your budget or build focus. Today, we’re going to dive into a bit more detail on the specific form factors […]
Best Memory (RAM) for Ryzen 3000XT ‘Matisse’ CPUs (3600XT/3800XT/3900XT)
Understanding Memory on AMD’s Zen 2 Architecture: What’s the “Sweet Spot” for Ryzen 3000XT CPUs? Before we discuss what sort of memory you should aim for in a Zen 2 system with CPUs like the new Ryzen 5 3600XT, Ryzen 7 3800XT, or Ryzen 9 3900XT, let’s first examine the current landscape of PC hardware: […]