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Intel takes on Ryzen with Rocket Lake S and the Core i9-11900K
Intel launches its 11th-gen Core chip for the desktop, code-named Rocket Lake S, at CES 2021. The flagship Core i9-11900K offers gaming performance that competes that tops AMD's Ryzen 5900X.
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Meet Tiger Lake H35, Intel's new bid for ultraportable gaming laptops
Intel believes that the world is ready for ultraportable laptops that can be used for both work and mainstream gaming, and its new 11th-gen Tiger Lake Core chip, the H35, is just the thing.
CES 2021 preview: Brace yourself for a deluge of new PC hardware
CES may be virtual in 2021, but we expect to see plenty of new hardware from the likes of Intel, AMD, Nvidia, HP, Dell, Asus, MSI, and more.
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The best CPUs for gaming: AMD Ryzen 5000 chips take aim at Intel's gaming advantage
The best gaming CPUs will help your PC pump out as many frames as possible, as quickly as possible. We pick the best for every budget.
PCWorld's December Digital Magazine: Is the MacBook Air really faster than 98% of PC laptops?
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
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Best Cyber Monday deals on PC components, monitors, networking gear, and more
This year offers fewer bargains on PC parts, networking gear, software, games, and PC accessories, but we still spotted some deals worth a look.
The best PC deals from Newegg's massive Fantastech sale: SSDs, cases, and 32GB RAM kits
If Amazon Prime Day doesn't have enough bargains for you, check out Newegg's Fantastech sale.
A rare Intel CPU deal: The 8-core Core i7-10700 is $40 off at Walmart
Walmart is selling the Intel "Comet Lake-S Core i7-10700 for $311.
AMD says the Zen 3-based Ryzen 9 is the 'world's best gaming CPU'
AMD's Zen 3 in new Ryzen 9, Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 5 chips will surpass Intel in gaming, the company claims.
September 2020 top product alerts: Hot new graphics cards, smoking-fast Intel CPUs, and more
This month’s round-up of the products we can’t wait to get our hands on, plus the best of those newly available.
Save $100 on this unlocked Core i7 and high-end motherboard combo
Newegg is selling the Core i7-10700KA and the Gigabyte Z490 Aorus Elite for under $500.
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Nvidia will buy Arm for up to $40 billion, combining smartphone, GPU powerhouses
Nvidia is set to buy Arm for as much as $40 billion, the largest semiconductor deal ever. Nvidia says that it will use Arm's CPUs to bolster its AI technology.
AMD sets October 8 date for next-gen Ryzen 'Zen 3' launch
AMD has set a date to launch the next iteration of its Ryzen processors, likely the Ryzen 4000 series.
AMD's fantastic 6-core Ryzen 5 3600 plummets to $155
Amazon is selling the Ryzen 5 3600, PCWorld's favorite gaming CPU for most people, for $155.
AMD's 12-core Ryzen 9 3900X falls under $400 for the first time
Amazon is selling the Ryzen 9 3900X for $390, over $100 cheaper than the underwhelming 3900XT upgrade
Intel teases 'something big' is coming September 2
Will Intel launch its Tiger Lake CPU and Xe GPU at the September event?
Intel's new CPUs are here but AMD's 12-core Ryzen 9 3900X is cheaper than ever
The Ryzen 9 3900X is $410, its cheapest price yet at Amazon.
