GeForce NOW is a service from NVIDIA that lets users stream their library of games to most devices. With subscription services for games becoming more and more popular – such as the growing PlayStation Now and XBOX GamePass options – GeForce Now is up against some stiff competition. While certainly not a service for everyone, […]
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B560 Motherboard Power Limit Analysis: A Real Minefield of Bad Boards, Confusing Settings, Tricky Choices!
In our review of the best B560 motherboards, we found a number of anomalies in their behaviour. In this article we’ll document what we found, to help you understand the problem and avoid the pitfalls. Some boards can be fixed by paying attention n to their settings in BIOS. Others cannot be saved and should […]
Best Z590 Motherboards for Intel Core i5-11600K Builds
With a MSRP of $275 and currently retailed for less than $260, the Intel Core i5-11600K represents a very good offering from Intel in both gaming and multithreaded scenarios. AMD still has the slight performance advantage with its competitor chip, the 5600X, but at almost $50 more than the 11600K we can say that the […]
Best B560 Motherboards for Intel Rocket Lake Builds
The Intel Rocket Lake i5 CPUs represent some of the best value gaming options on the market right now, particularly the i5-11400. To get the most out of them you need a B560 motherboard, so we thought we should test them out so we can make some recommendations to you. B560 Motherboards under test B560 […]
Ryzen 5 5600X vs i7-10700K: Which is the Better Value in 2021?
With AMD’s lineup of 5000 series CPUs and even Intel’s Rocket Lake processors, is there still an argument for Intel’s Comet Lake generation of chips? In this comparison, the mid-tier behemoth Ryzen 5 5600X is going to square up against the previous generation’s enthusiast-tier Comet lake i7-10700K to see which is the better value for […]
Intel Core i5-11600K vs i5-11400F: Is the K Worth It?
Whenever you’re shopping for a new Intel CPU, you’ll be met with multiple variants of the same processor tier—be it Core i5, i7 or i9. Of these, the K (and KF) variants are considered the “premium option” from each line-up. The F variants being considerably lower in rice even though they’re of the same CPU […]
Intel Core i5-11600k VS. Core i9-11900k: Which Is the Best Value?
Intel’s 11th generation CPUs hit the market late last March. With data to back up their statistics and test their performance, it is time to consider how they shape up to one another. The 11th generation saw Intel finally catch up to AMD in technology by including PCIe 4.0 support, expanded memory speeds, and updated […]
Intel Core i5 11400F vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X: Which Is Best For You?
If you’re a gamer or any productivity user, deciding on which CPU to buy is always a tough choice. Moreover, if you plan on building on a budget but still want the best performance for your money; you’d be asking yourself “Intel or AMD?” As it stands now, its Team Blue who offers cheaper […]
AMD vs Intel: Which is Best for Gaming?
This is a question which will not die until desktop gaming dies. It’s not a bad question by any means, but the typical answers are lacking and might even be bad advice. The consensus today is that AMD is the best for gaming, and before that it was Intel for many, many years. Now, to […]
4 Best Motherboards for Ryzen 5 3600X in 2021
Even with the release of AMD’s fresh lineup of Ryzen 5000 series CPUs, the previous generation Ryzen 5 3600X is a strong contender for those looking to get strong gaming and workstation performance on a budget. This 6 core 12 thread CPU boasts PCIe 4.0 capabilities as well as clock speeds from 3.8GHz to 4.4GHz […]
5 Best RAM Kits for Intel Core i9-11900K Builds
We’ve demonstrated in our Rocket Lake RAM Speed Analysis article that RAM speeds can make a big difference to potential performance on Rocket Lake CPUs. Even in gaming, when you’re CPU limited there are quite a few FPS up for grabs if you specify a faster memory kit and ensure XMP is enabled. If you’re […]
Intel Core i5 11400F vs 10400F: What Are The Differences?
When Intel launched the Core i5 10400F alongside their Comet Lake line-up of processors, it failed to impress us. In a market where Intel had to compete with a similarly priced Ryzen 5 3600, Team Blue’s midrange competitor quite frankly had no legs to stand on. It was outperformed by Team Red in productive tasks, […]
Best Intel Core i5-11600K Gaming PC Build for 2021
The PC market is going through some very interesting times; with the launches of the Ryzen 5000 / 11th generation Rocket Lake S CPUs and RDNA 2 / RTX 3000 GPUs, we finally feel that there’s so much competition in the component market that everyone should be getting incredible performance and value for their money. […]
Best Intel Core i5-11400(F) Build for 2021 (Gaming / All-Round Use)
Intel’s latest Rocket Lake CPUs may not have set the world on fire at the high end, but the mid i5 parts offer good value and strong performance. They make a great basis for a mid-range gaming machine and importantly the non F versions include integrated graphics, so you can build a functional PC now […]
6 Best Motherboards for the Intel Core i9-11900K
The Intel Core i9-11900K may not have wowed reviewers – including us – with its launch, but that’s not to deny it’s an impressive CPU in its own right. With high performance, PCIe 4.0 compatibility and a very versatile onboard GPU, this CPU is Intel’s current flagship and it’s no slouch. To get the best […]
6 Best CPU Coolers for the Intel Core i5-11600K
The new generation of Intel microprocessors is upon us, and this 11th iteration of Intel CPUs has variants that show promise in providing some much-needed competition against AMD’s Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 series. One such Comet Lake variant is the highly anticipated i5-11600K. This processor is made to compete against AMD’s Ryzen 5600X (see our […]
Intel Core i5 11400F vs Ryzen 5 3600: Which is Best Value?
On the 30th of March 2021, Intel finally released their 11th Gen Rocket Lake processors to the market. As world watched as Intel unveiled their brand-new line-up of CPUs, their notorious development history was evident. The Rocket Lake architecture was originally developed for Intel’s 10nm manufacturing process. When that inevitably failed, their engineers were forced […]
Intel Core i9-11900k VS Core i9-10850k: Which is Best Value?
The new Core i9-11900k is the flagship model of Intel’s newest 11th generation. It touts the best speeds and most features of the new chips, but its value is questionable. With the new processors, Intel has finally caught up to AMD in terms of features. PCIe 4.0 support, higher memory speeds, and updated hyperthreading capabilities […]
Ryzen 7 5800X vs Ryzen 9 3900X: What are the Key Differences?
AMD’s Ryzen 5000 series CPUs have stormed the market and made their mark as affordable processors that pack a whole lot of punch for the price. However, consumers shouldn’t look just at these new and shiny CPUs for their builds. The Ryzen 3000 series dominated the market in 2019 with powerful multi-thread CPUs that can […]
6 Best CPU Coolers for the Intel Core i7-11700K
Rocket Lake is here! Pre-orders are flying out the door, and many consumers are eagerly awaiting their new CPU to send the performance of their gaming battle station to the moon. From all of Rocket Lake’s new series of processors, the i7-11700K stands out as an incredibly affordable enthusiast-level option that even outdoes its more […]
i9-11900K vs Ryzen 9 5950X: Which CPU is Best?
It is no question that both AMD’s Ryzen 9 5950X and Intel’s brand-new Rocket Lake i9-11900K deliver uncompromising speeds that lead to stellar performance in gaming as well as intense workstation tasks. These two processors are the absolute best that the average consumer can get their hands on with the current generation of CPUs. Those […]
Intel Core i5-11600k VS. Core i7-10700k: Which Is Best For Gaming?
Intel’s 11th generation CPUs have finally released, bringing with them some much-requested updates. Rocketing their chips into modern technology, the new offerings include PCIe 4.0 support, expanded memory speeds, and updated hyperthreading capabilities. However, they have sacrificed some things in the name of progress. To fit their 10nm architecture onto 14nm chips for desktop use, […]
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs Intel Core 5 10400: Battle of the Mid-Rangers
It’s no surprise that AMD and Intel have one of the most infamous rivalries in the tech industry. The back-and-forth battle that the Ryzen and Intel Core processors have been engaged in for the past few years intensified when AMD added fuel to the fire with the launch of the 3rd Gen Ryzen CPUs. With […]
Intel i5-11600k VS. AMD Ryzen 5 3600: Which is the Best Value?
The release of Intel’s 11th generation CPUs is right around the corner. Sticking with 14nm architecture and named “Rocket Lake”, the new processors are still under NDA. A few models gotten outside of the NDA have provided tests and benchmarks, so some tests are available. Using these, early comparisons to other options can begin. The […]
Rocket Lake RAM Speed Analysis: Best RAM Speeds for Core i9-11900K (and i9-10850K)
In this article, we’ll investigate the impact of RAM speed on the Intel Core i9-11900K and i9-10850K in gaming. It’s well known that Ryzen Zen 2 and Zen 3 CPUs perform optimally with higher speed RAM, but we’ve often heard it said that ‘RAM speed doesn’t matter as much with Intel’. We wanted to test […]
Intel Core i9-11900K Review: Intel’s Last Stand | Performance Analysis vs 5800X vs 10850K
Intel’s brand new flagship, the Core i9-11900K releases today and we’ve been given one to test and review. In this article, we’ll put it through its paces against its closest competitor in specification: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, and we’ve got an Intel Core i9-10850K for comparison as well because it’s the current high-performance value […]
Intel Core i7-11700k vs i9-11900k: What Are The Key Differences?
Intel’s new Rocket Lake series of performance-focused CPUs blasts off on March 30th, 2021. With that date lurking right around the corner, many consumers are turning to pre-orders to secure these in-demand chips before they fly off the shelves as most new releases have done this last year. COVID-19, cryptocurrency mining, and newfound demand for […]
Where To Buy Intel Core i9-11900K: Pre-Order, Release Date, Price
The crowning achievement of Intel’s 11th generation Rocket Lake processors is the i9-11900K. This is the top-line enthusiast-level chip to be released along with the other headline CPUs of this generation like the i7-11700K and the i5-11600K. This powerhouse of a CPU is set to compete directly with the Ryzen 9 5900X from AMD’s new […]
Where To Buy Intel Core i7-11700K: Pre-Order, Release Date, Price
Intel’s new series of Rocket Lake CPUs seeks to find a fresh foothold in a competitive market that has been recently dominated by AMD. Team Red’s recent offerings have set the bar with feature-packed chips that rivaled nearly every performance metric that Intel could muster. With impressive feature sets and an even more impressive price […]
Intel Core i9-11900K vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X: Which Is Best For You?
Near the end of the year 2020, AMD announced – and released – their new generation of Ryzen series processors, which were aimed solely at defeating Intel’s claim of having the fastest single-core CPUs in the market. These processors had the same specifications as their previous generation Ryzen 3000 series, but with an improved CCX […]
Intel i7-11700k VS. Intel i9-10900k: Which Is Best For You?
Intel’s 11th generation of processors launches in mere days, one year after the 10th generation hit the market. The Core i9-10900k was the flagship processor of the previous generation, featuring great specs and scores across most benchmarks. Early benchmarks show that the Core i7-11700k packs a similar punch, but may not be as big an […]
Intel Core i5-11600K vs i5-10600K: What Are The Key Differences?
In face of the heated, and perhaps overwhelming, competition that they are facing from their CPU-manufacturer counterpart, AMD, Intel has recently announced their new generation Rocket Lake processors. This new advancement in CPU technology appears to focus solely on progressing single-core and single-thread speed and performance, rather than competing with AMD in regards to providing […]
Where To Buy Intel Core i5-11600K: Pre-Order, Release Date, Price
Intel is stepping up to the plate and squaring up against AMD’s recent release of the Ryzen 5000 series CPUs with their new line-up of Rocket Lake chips. With AMD’s recent domination of the budget and enthusiast-level CPU market, this new offering by Intel seeks to vie for the podium by providing feature-packed chips at […]
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs 3600X: Is the X worth it?
When AMD launched the Ryzen 3000 series and completely decimated Intel’s hold on the consumer CPU market in Q3 of 2019, fans were eager to get their hands on the fresh new processors. Many reviewers crowned the Ryzen 5 3600 as the budget king when it came to price to performance. At just $200 Dollars […]
Intel Core i5-11600k vs Core i7-11700k: What Are The Key Differences?
Intel’s newest batch of CPUs releases shortly, featuring the latest update to the 14nm architecture in the form of “Rocket Lake”. Review models are still under NDA, but a few units have been tested and benchmarked after being acquired outside of Intel’s intended methods. The newest unlocked models of the i5 and i7 boast a […]
Intel Core i7-11700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X: Which CPU Is Best?
The long-awaited launch of Intel’s series of Rocket Lake CPUs that were announced back in December 2020 is finally upon us. With just a little over a week until the official release of the chip, many consumers and reviewers have managed to get their hands on the powerful new technology and give their honest opinions. […]
Intel Core i5-10600k vs Ryzen 5 3600X: Which Is Best For You?
When AMD unveiled their shiny new Ryzen 5000 series of processors in October of 2020, a lot of PC hardware enthusiasts were eager to get their hands on them. The new Zen 3 architecture on AMD’s 7nm manufacturing process meant huge gains in gaming performance, even surpassing that of intel. However, nobody foresaw the arrival […]
Intel Core i5-11600K vs AMD Ryzen 5600X: What are the Key Differences?
Intel’s tug of war with Team Red’s competitive line-up of modern CPUs continues with the company’s upcoming launch of the Rocket Lake i5-11600K. These new chips have tagged into the ring and are squaring up directly with the new Ryzen 5000 series of chips backed by AMD’s impressive Zen 3 architecture. The new i5-11600K is […]
AMD RX 6700 XT vs Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti: Which is Best?
It’s tough times for PC builders. We’ve been told new GPUs exist, we’ve even seen some of them, but if you want to buy one… you can’t unless you’re dripping in either luck or money. With very high demand, supply, and distribution issues, and another round of crypto-mining madness, availability is as low as prices […]
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs Intel Core i5-10600k: Which CPU is Best For You?
The Intel Core i5-10600K Comet Lake CPU and AMD Ryzen 5 3600 CPU combine lighting-fast multi-thread performance with an attractive price-point for users looking to build mid-range gaming PCs, workstations, and dedicated streaming rigs. For total workstation and build guides, you can view our new PC build database for builds broken up into budgets and […]
AMD RX 6700 XT vs RX 5700 XT: What Are The Differences?
AMD’s long-awaited answer to Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti has finally been announced, and it comes in the form of the Radeon RX 6700 XT. Together with this new GPU, AMD also announced Smart Access Memory compatibility for Zen 2 Ryzen 3000 Series CPUs; which is excellent for those that already have […]
AMD RX 6800 vs Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti: Which is Best in 2021?
As PC enthusiasts’ frustration grows, due to the unavailability of current generation GPUs, from both Nvidia and AMD, many are looking for previous-generation alternatives; and though vendors are certainly not putting these older models on sale as would normally be the case – because of the high demand and limited number of units – second-hand […]
Intel Core i7-11700K vs i7-10700K vs Ryzen 7 5800X: Is it Worth the Wait?
After the first initial batch of leaks coming from Chinese websites and YouTube channels, Intel has gone ahead and made a pre-announcement for their new 11th generation CPUs and Z590 motherboards that are set to release by the end of the first quarter of 2021. From what we’ve seen, it appears that Intel is primed […]
RTX 3060 vs RTX 3060 Ti: What Are the Key Differences?
Nvidia has used CES to announce the launch of the RTX 3060 in late February 2021. This new card in the Ampere lineup fleshes out the range and brings the entry point to Ampere Graphics cards down to an expected MSRP of $329 – right at a time when the pricing of the RTX 3060 […]
Intel 11th Gen Core i9-11900K vs i9-10900K vs Ryzen 9 5900X: How does Rocket Lake Compare?
Recently, there have been rumors circulating about Intel’s answer to their CPU-market nemesis: AMD. The new generation of Ryzen 5000 series processors have blown Intel completely out of the water, as their 10th generation CPUs trail their equivalently priced AMD counterparts in single core and multicore performance – not to mention power consumption and thermals. […]
Intel Core i9-10900K vs i9-10850K: Which i9 is Best for You?
Intel’s i9-10900K is the flagship of the Comet Lake CPU line up. With a huge 10 cores, hyperthreading, and 5.3GHz Peak clock speed this CPU is the most powerful and versatile consumer CPU Intel has released. However, shortly after the launch stock dried up and prices shot up. Then a couple of months later the […]
4 Best RX 6800 Aftermarket Cards for 2021
AMD have risen to the challenge posed by Nvidias’ RTX 3070 with the Radeon RX 6800. This powerful GPU uses the latest RDNA2 architecture and beats the RTX 3070 in almost every game and resolution. It offers 16GB VRAM to the RTX 3070’s 8GB, and uses neat technologies like Infinity Cache and AMD’s Smart Access […]
RX 6900 XT Aftermarket Card Guide – 5 Cards Compared
The flagship of AMD’s new RDNA 2 Radeon RX 6000 Series, the RX 6900 XT, is primed to be one of the best GPUs available in the market. Despite having the same form factor and thermal design power than its lesser counterpart, the RX 6800 XT, this GPU achieves higher framerates in both 1080p and […]
5 Best RX 6800 XT Aftermarket Cards for 2021
AMD has risen to the challenge posed by Nvidias’ RTX 3080 with the Radeon RX 6800 XT. This powerful GPU uses the latest RDNA2 architecture to bring true 4K performance to the table, and challenge Nvidia’s top gaming graphics card at the $700-$800 price point. Using a 7nm core, and pairing it with 16Gb VRAM […]
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs Intel Core i5-10400: Which Mid-Range CPU is Best?
The sweet spot for mid-range, and usually gaming-oriented CPUs can be found around the $175-$200 mark – and the two processors in that price range competing for a place in your new setup are the Intel Core i5-10400 and AMD’s Ryzen 5 3600. AMD’s Ryzen 3000 series are widely praised for their high-value specifications, and […]
5 Best RTX 3060 Ti Aftermarket Cards for 2021
The RTX 3060 Ti has hit the market – sort of- and provides performance equivalent to last generations RTX 2080 Super but at just $400. There are more than 30 variants of this GPU to choose between though, so we’ll take a look at the options and make some recommendations depending on your needs. The […]
RTX 3060 Ti vs 3070 vs 3080: Benchmark Comparison (Real World Tests)
We’ve obtained examples of the RTX 3060 Ti, the RTX 3070, and the RTX 3080 and have spent the last two weeks running them through a suite of benchmark tests. In this article, we’ll present our results to you and conclude with some remarks as to what systems and usage cases these cards are best […]
Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti vs AMD RX 5700 XT: Which is Best Value for 2021?
To compete against AMD’s initial batch of Radeon RX 6000 Series graphics cards, Nvidia launched the brand-new RTX 3060 Ti. Utilizing all the features found in Nvidia’s new Ampere architecture, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the only new-generation GPU available at $400 or less. Since we’ve already compared the RTX 3060 Ti to its […]
5 Best Monitors for the Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti
We’ve had our RTX 3060 Ti for a few days now and have been busy putting it through its paces. Whilst the $400 Price tag means this is a GPU almost anyone can afford, the performance on offer puts it firmly in the High Roller category! This GPU is insanely capable at the price, matching […]
5 Best Power Supplies for RTX 3060 Ti Builds
The RTX 3060 Ti is the mid-range entry to Nvidia’s new graphics card line up for 2021. This GPU uses the Ampere architecture to squeeze impressive performance from its 200 Watt thermal design, making it the most efficient GPU currently available in terms of performance per watt. Nvidia recommends a 600W power supply for this […]
$1200 RTX 3060 Ti Gaming PC Build for 1440p Gaming
Nvidia has released another Ampere GPU and it’s the most affordable yet: The RTX 3060 Ti starts at $399 but make no mistake, this is no entry-level GPU. With performance surpassing the outgoing RTX 2080 Super, this GPU is well suited to 1440p high FPS gameplay. With advanced technologies like RTX cores and DLSS 2.0 […]
6 Best CPUs for RTX 3060 Ti Builds in 2021
Nvidia has released the RTX 3060 Ti and it’s the performance-per-dollar star of the Ampere line-up so far. The RTX 3060 Ti starts at $399 but make no mistake, this is no entry-level GPU. With performance surpassing the outgoing RTX 2080 Super, this GPU can deliver high framerates even in demanding games and at high […]
RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX 2080 Super: Which Card is Best Value for 2021?
After the release of a new generation of GPUs, it’s only natural to compare these recent models with more expensive older ones, and see whether or not the generational leap is great enough to warrant an investment – because if it isn’t, these older models can be found at excellent prices. A few weeks after […]
RTX 3060 Ti Aftermarket Card List – 14 AIB Models Compared
Less than a month from AMD’s launch of two of their Radeon RX 6000 Series GPUs, Nvidia has now released a new GPU option, at a price range that AMD is yet to cover: The RTX 3060 Ti. At just $399, this GPU offers all the new and improved technologies of Nvidia’s Ampere architecture; like […]
RTX 3060 Ti Vs RTX 3070 Benchmark Comparison: Which is Best for You?
Nvidia’s Ampere launch has brought a large step forwards in performance at every price point. The three mainstream cards currently released, the RTX 3060 Ti, RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 all excel in high resolutions and the most demanding current games. The RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 3070 are closest in specification and price, with […]
Best Graphics Cards for Ryzen 9 5900X & 5950X Builds
Purchasing the absolute best CPU for gaming that the consumer market has to offer, means purchasing either the Ryzen 9 5950X, or the Ryzen 9 5900X. Not only have benchmarks from multiple sources (Gamer’s Nexus, Techspot, Tom’s Hardware) proven the superiority of these CPUs in gaming performance, single-core performance, and multi-core performance, but they also […]
4 Best Power Supplies for Ryzen 5 5600X Builds
Choosing a CPU for a new build, especially one focused on gaming, has never been easier. AMD has now dominated any competition from Intel with the release of its Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 Series processors. Not only do these CPUs outclass their equivalently priced Intel counterparts in multi-core performance, but they now also feature faster […]
An Overview of All RX 6800 XT Aftermarket Cards Announced (So far..)
Perhaps the most impressive of AMD’s new RDNA 2 Radeon RX 6000 Series GPUs, is the Radeon RX 6800 XT. When the pricing of the Nvidia RTX 3080 was announced, many were surprised that Nvidia would choose not to increase the launch price from its previous generation counterpart, the GeForce RTX 2080. It turns out […]
An Overview of All RX 6800 Aftermarket Cards Announced (So far..)
After the release of AMD’s game changing Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs, they have now also released their new series of RDNA 2 Radeon RX 6000 Series GPUs, which are aimed at reinstituting AMD as a top contender in the GPU market; previously dominated by Nvidia for the past few years. The least expensive […]
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Ryzen 7 5800X: Which CPU is Best Value?
The next batch of AMD Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs is finally upon us after the initial launch saw AMD’s available units sell out within minutes. And though this launch was disappointing to many, it did allow reviewers to thoroughly test these processors, and release benchmarks that can help us make a more educated assessment in […]
Best Monitors for AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT & RX 6900 XT Builds
AMD has done what many thought impossible and bridged the performance gap to Nvidia GPU’s in a single generation. The two new highest-end offerings, the 6800 XT and 6900 XT compete with the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 respectively, offering fantastic gaming performance but at a more reasonable price point. In particular, the 6900 XT […]
5 Best Monitors for AMD Radeon RX 6800 Builds
AMD’s RX 6800 hits the shelves on 18th November. With the new RDNA2 architecture and 16Gb GDDR6 VRAM they are top-performing GPU’s aimed at very high fidelity 1440p gaming, and more than capable at 4K as well. To take advantage of this level of GPU power you need an excellent monitor to pair with the […]
Best RTX 3090 Aftermarket Cards for 2021
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 […]
6 Best Motherboards for Ryzen 9 5950X Builds in 2021
AMD’s Zen 3 CPUs have stormed onto the scene with impressive performance. The top tier offering is the Ryzen 9 5950X – Taking the last generation 3950X’s formula of 16 cores in a consumer CPU and adding Zen3’s state of the art individual core performance to make a CPU that can truly do it all. […]
4 Best Graphics Cards for Ryzen 5 5600X Builds
Zen 3 is here, and it’s impressive. So impressive, in fact, that today we’ll be taking a look at potentially the only option builders looking for a pure gaming rig need to consider: the Ryzen 5 5600X. The 5000 series might be priced a little more generously than Zen 2 was, but when you’ve developed […]
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Ryzen 7 3700X: Which CPU is Best Value?
AMD’s Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs have finally launched, allowing publishers to release a collective myriad of real-world benchmarks, devoid of any cherry-picking or misleading statements that marketing teams love to utilize in order to increase sales. Though these benchmarks do not show the universal dominance that many may have expected the new generation […]
Zen 3 RAM Speeds: An Analysis of the Best RAM for Zen 3
We’ve had a few days with our Zen 3 Ryzen 5800X and the bulk of that time has been spent investigating the impact of RAM speed on this new architecture. Since its inception, the Zen design has shown impressive performance scaling with RAM Speed. This a function of the design of the CPU itself. In […]
Best Power Supplies for RX 6800 Builds
The Radeon RX 6800 is AMD’s newly announced RDNA2 based GPU. Aimed squarely to compete with the RTX 3070 this $579 GPU has 16Gb VRAM and promises exceptional 1440p gaming performance. With a 250W power draw, you need to ensure that your power supply is up to the task but this is a more efficient […]
$2100 Ultimate RX 6800 XT Gaming PC Build
We live in great times to be in the market for a new personal computer or some component upgrades. The end of 2020 is the witness of 3 big launches from the likes of Nvidia and AMD. Today we’re going to be focusing on a high performance, enthusiast gaming build that will seat you on […]
Nvidia RTX 3080 vs AMD RX 6800 XT: Benchmark Comparison (Real World Tests)
In this article, we’re comparing the two ‘real world’ flagships of the AMD and Nvidia GPU line ups: The RTX 3080 and the RX 6800 XT. It’s only right that we start with an explanation both of the delay to this review, but also around the prevailing situation with GPUs. We’re not party to normal […]
AMD RX 6900 XT vs Nvidia RTX 3090: Best Flagship GPU?
It feels strange comparing 2 GPU’s with a $500 price difference, but that’s what this round of GPUs has set up with AMD’s top offering, the Radeon RX 6900 XT going toe to toe with Nvidias RTX 3090 – whilst retailing at just two thirds the price. It’s hotting up to be a fantastic end […]
AMD RX 6800 XT vs 6900 XT: What Are The Key Differences?
After conquering the consumer-grade CPU market, AMD has aimed their sights on dethroning Nvidia, as the GPU manufacturing king, and asserting a newfound gaming-GPU market dominance. In the past, AMD has several times attempted to challenge Nvidia, but to no avail, proven by overall sales. This time around, AMD is hopeful that the new RDNA2 […]
Best RAM & Timings for Ryzen Zen 3 Builds in 2021
AMD have announced their Zen 3 CPUs and they’re set to release on 5th November. In this iteration they are claiming to have bested Intel in all metrics making these the most powerful consumer CPU’s available. With Ryzen 2 we found there was significant performance scaling with RAM speed increases and this is attributable to […]
$1800 RX 6800 Gaming PC Build for High-FPS 1440p Gaming
AMD’s RDNA2 launch announcement has put the cat amongst the pigeons in the upper end of the GPU market. Finally, Nvidia has competition on their hands. The entry-level RDNA2 GPU is the Radeon RX 6800. This GPU promises to equal or better the RTX 3070 in 1440p and 4k gaming performance but offers double the […]
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 6800 Builds
AMD has announced the RDNA2 GPU’s and we’re excited about the performance they offer. They will be strong challengers to Nvidia’s recent monopoly of the high-end gaming market and at $579 the RX 5800 is the most competitively priced model. AMD’s own figures show that the RX6800 is firmly capable of 60fps 4K gaming, whilst […]
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, […]
AMD RX 6800 vs Nvidia RTX 3070: Which GPU is Best Value for 2021?
AMD has just announced the RDNA2 line up of GPUs. Finally, there’s competition at the top of the GPU market with AMD’s new offerings claiming to go head to head with the Ampere GPUs from Nvidia at each key market segment and price point. The RX 6800 is pitched directly at the RTX 3070. Both […]
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 […]
$1400 Ryzen 5 5600X Gaming Build – The Best Value PC Build for 2021?
AMD’s Ryzen CPUs have come to redefine what we expect from a processor in terms of performance and value. Using higher core counts to achieve versatile CPU whilst pricing them competitively saw AMD build a strong market. They still excelled in-game though, with more than enough performance for all but the most demanding competitive players. […]
$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 […]
7 Best Monitors for RTX 3090 Builds in 2021
The RTX 3090 has stormed onto the scene as the halo product for Nvidias Ampere GPU launch. Whilst it’s squarely aimed at content creators and computational workloads with its 24GB VRAM, that hasn’t stopped gamers wanting it or Nvidia boasting of its gaming prowess. There’s no point spending over $1500 on a GPU unless you […]
5 Best CPU Coolers for the Ryzen 9 5900X and 5950X
AMD has announced the new Zen 3 CPUs and at the top of the tree sit the Ryzen 5900X, which they tout as their high-performance Gaming CPU, and the 5950X which with 16 cores is the ultimate consumer productivity CPU. In this article we’ll recommend the best CPU coolers to ensure that these two CPUs […]
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 […]
Ryzen 9 5900X vs Ryzen 7 5800X: Which are the Key Differences?
After the long-awaited announcement and (questionable) release of Nvidia’s RTX Ampere 3000 Series GPUs, AMD has now announced their gaming-centric Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs – which are set to launch in just a couple of weeks. Given the recent release of gaming-focused GPUs and CPUs; as well as other factors like the optimization […]
$2100 Ryzen 7 5800X Gaming PC Build for 2021
It is quite rare that a new CPU generation hits around the same time as a new GPU generation. We’re of course talking about AMD’s Ryzen 5000 and Nvidia’s RTX 3000 series which both push the boundaries of gaming performance to never before seen levels. The leaps in both processor and graphics performance warrant a […]
$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 CPU Coolers for Ryzen 7 5800X Builds
With AMD launching the new Ryzen 5000 series last week, we came to the realization that AMD is not going to include stock coolers with most of their new CPUs. This is a shame since almost all of the Ryzen 3000 CPUs came with a suitable included cooler that could be used daily at specification […]
Ryzen 9 5950X vs 5900X: What Are The Key Differences?
From the long-awaited announcement of the Ryzen 5000 series CPUs, to being less than a month from away from their release, PC gaming enthusiasts that love to strive for building the most powerful rig possible have much to look forward to. In fact, with the DDR4 memory type having reached its peak in terms of […]
Ryzen 7 5800X vs 3700X: What Are The Key Differences?
Is the Ryzen 7 5800X the best 8 core gaming CPU? The short and clear answer to this question, yes. AMD launched their entire Ryzen 5000 product stack on October 8th and used the live stream event to show consumers what we should be expecting with each Ryzen tier. Among the four CPUs launched, 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 […]