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Intel Core i7-14700K

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One of the best Intel CPUs on the market right now

Intel has announced the 14th Generation of Intel Core desktop processors, with Intel heralding the flagship i9-14900K as the world’s fastest desktop processor yet.  But what are the exact differences between the i9-14900K and its predecessor, the Intel Core i9-13900K? We’ve created this guide to highlight the key differences between the two chips, so you […]

Introduction Whether you're looking to build a new PC from scratch or fancy upgrading an existing system, the CPU is one of the most important considerations. But what are the current best CPU options in 2024? To answer that question, our team of experts have reviewed as many processors as they can get their hands on.

Looking to build the most powerful consumer desktop possible? Then you’ll likely be deciding betwee…

Intel is one of the biggest chip makers in the world, so it’s no surprise to see many PC builders deciding to opt for team blue when deciding upon a CPU.  But deciding upon a processor brand is only half the battle, as Intel has numerous desktop chips for sale. As a result, finding out […]

Introduction Looking for a CPU specifically for gaming? Then you're in the right place, as we've rounded up the best gaming CPU options currently available in 2024. Our team of experts have reviewed all of the latest desktop processors that they can get their hands on, and benchmarked them in order to get comparable performance data.

Intel Core i9-14900K

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Impressive new software, but not a lot else.

Intel Core i5-14600K

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The workhorse of gaming still holds its mantle, despite no major changes

OPINION: CES 2024 is one of the biggest technology trade shows of the year, and so far, it’s been dominated by talk of AI.  This is especially true for the PC market, especially following the recent release of the Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen 8000 processor series, both of which have onboard NPUs to […]

What does Intel have in store for 2024.

Intel Arrow Lake is the codename for the next generation of Intel Core processors, and so will mark the 15th generation

Intel Core Ultra is here, and the MacBook Air has true rivals once again.

Intel's attempt to close in on AMD and Apple has been fully revealed.

MSI Stealth 16 Studio

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Packed with personality but lacking in power

There’s a lot of complicated jargon to contend with when picking a processor, to such an extent tha…

Back in 2021, Intel decided to switch up how it labels its architecture roadmap, ditching simple nanometer labels for, conveniently, lower numbers. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. Much of its current chips use Intel 7, here’s just what it is. It’s rarely all that necessary for your average consumer to pay much attention […]

Intel has revealed details of its new 14th Gen family of desktop CPUs, representing a refresh to the Raptor Lake series of chips. The Intel Core i5-14600K could be the popular mainstream pick so let’s compare it with the previous model. Intel spent most of its Innovation Day event talking up its upcoming Meteor Lake […]

Intel recently announced its Meteor Lake (14th generation) but little detail was provided on the individual chips. But, now, the desktop family has been revealed, led by the Intel Core i9-14900K. We’ve known about the codename Meteor Lake for several years now but it’s finally coming to fruition, with Intel revealing the family of desktop […]

Intel has announced its new Meteor Lake processor architecture, which is set to become the foundati…

During its Innovation event, Intel announced the upcoming generation of its chips, codenamed Meteor Lake. Here are the key details. We’ve known Meteor Lake was coming for some time, with the codename being in the online ether for a couple of years. But, now, Intel has fully revealed the 14th generation of its processors. However, […]

All you need to know about the industry-standard connector.

If you've been on the lookout for a laptop over the last decade, you'll have likely noticed the Thu…

Intel has blown everyone out of the water with the announcement of the latest Thunderbolt 5 connectivity standard. But what's changed from Thunderbolt 4?

Intel has just revealed Thunderbolt 5 – the latest version of its versatile and fast connection standard. Here’s what’s new. We’re now onto the fifth iteration of Intel’s connectivity standard and it is set to offer improvements in display, data transfer and charging capabilities. But, it also looks like it’ll be reserved for premium machines, […]

Huawei MateBook X Pro (2023)

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A solid laptop with a minor upgrade

If you want to pick up a gaming laptop without breaking the bank, we've got the perfect deal for you.

Every single laptop has some form of GPU. Without one, it would be incapable of displaying any image on the screen, be it a photo, game or even your Windows homescreen.  There are two different forms of GPUs, coming in both iGPU (integrated GPU) and dGPU (discrete GPU) flavours. We’ll be covering the key differences […]

The exact specs you need to play Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart on PC.

Asus Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (2023)

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A supremely powerful laptop with two displays.