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 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 […]
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: […]
4 Best CPU Coolers for the Ryzen 5 3600XT
AMD’s Zen 2 Matisse Refresh CPUs are upon us, including the new Ryzen 5 3600XT. Now, unlike its bigger brothers, the Ryzen 7 3800XT and Ryzen 9 3900XT, the 3600XT still comes bundled with a stock Wraith cooler, the Spire v2. The included Wraith cooler is sufficient for the existing 3600X; thus, it should be […]
5 Best Motherboards for the Ryzen 7 3800XT
Starting July 7th, builders will be able to get their hands on the upcoming Zen 2 Ryzen 3000XT Matisse Refresh CPUs. In addition to AMD’s new B550 chipset, we’ll also have successors to the massively popular Ryzen 3600X, 3800X, and 3900X processors, with 100-200MHz higher single-core boost clocks providing, roughly, a 5% performance uplift overall. […]
5 Best Motherboards for the Ryzen 9 3900XT
The next notable release to expect from AMD, after the launch of the new B550 chipset, is their upcoming Zen 2+ 3000XT Matisse Refresh CPUs. Recently, AMD has had nearly all of its Zen 2 processors on offer for deep discounts. It’s almost as if they’re rubbing their drastic surge in performance, popularity, and price-to-performance […]
5 Best Motherboards for Ryzen 5 3600XT Builds
Since the release of AMD’s new B550 chipset, builders are now looking forward to the upcoming launch of their new Zen 2 3000XT Matisse Refresh CPUs, Ryzen 4000 Renoir APUs, and Zen 3 4000 CPUs. With AMD, there’s more opportunity and choice in the CPU market than ever thanks to their stellar price-to-performance and intense […]
X570 vs. B550 vs B450 – Which is Best for Ryzen?
AMD’s B550 chipset is now available for purchase, pending retailer stock, of course, and we’re left with a very intriguing dynamic in the Ryzen motherboard market between it, its predecessor, the B450, and the X570. While the B450 chipset was very successful and the better options are still capable of adequately driving Zen 2 and […]
MSI’s New Intel 10th Gen Gaming Desktops Revealed
MSI’s new line of gaming desktops feature 10th-gen Intel processors and NVIDIA RTX graphics cards, assembled in America MSI has just revealed some of their Intel 10th Generation ‘Comet Lake‘ gaming desktops with new Trident, Codex, and Aegis lines, including a new Walmart exclusive Special Edition Aegis PC tailored for young or inexperienced builders interested […]
4 Best CPU Coolers for the Intel Core i7-10700K
As users start to get their hands on Intel’s new Comet Lake CPUs, many are bound to have questions regarding which cooling solutions are best for their new systems. Today, we’ll be taking a look at the Core i7-10700K and the best cooling options available for it. With the 10th Gen Core i7, Intel has […]
Best $3800 Core i9-10900K mATX Battlestation PC Build
Looking at the most popular consumer motherboard form factors as a spectrum, we have ATX, mATX, and mini-ITX in descending order of size. ATX is the most common, comprising the vast majority of available products and user builds that provide virtually unrestricted hardware compatibility with your favorite full and mid-tower case options. mATX comes in […]
Best Core-i7 10700K ITX Gaming + Workstation PC Build under $2800
At PremiumBuilds, we always strive to offer users as many options as possible when it comes to their next PC. Thanks to the release of Intel’s 10th Gen ‘Comet Lake‘ desktop CPUs, we now have some exciting new opportunities for high-performance gaming machines, especially when considering mini-ITX builds. The mini-ITX market is growing ever popular […]
5 Best Motherboards for Intel Core i9-10900K Builds
Intel’s recent launch of their 10th Gen Comet Lake CPUs has reinforced their place at the peak of the gaming CPU market and has even proved to compete admirably in workstation tasks down to the new Core-i5. While they won’t be able to hold out forever as developers learn how to build games that utilize […]
5 Best Z490 Motherboards for the Intel Core i5-10600K
With Intel’s recent launch of their 10th Gen Comet Lake CPUs comes a compelling mid-range offering: The Core i5-10600K. With an MSRP of ~$300, the 10600K is an excellent option for gaming, makes a perfect pairing for either the Radeon 5700XT or RTX 2070 Super, and (when overclocked) performs respectably in workstation tasks against even […]