Who doesn't love getting the latest tech for the holidays? It's the perfect time to unwind with some of your favorite games, after all. Whether you want to treat yourself or make that special gamer in ...

Big quote: Intel's next desktop CPU platform could mark a turning point in how the company handles socket compatibility – a sore spot for many PC enthusiasts who have grown used to frequent ...

TL;DR: AMD's Zen 6 desktop Ryzen processors, initially expected in 2026, are now likely delayed until 2027, with Zen 6 technology prioritized for EPYC server chips. This shift aligns with Intel's ...

Alienware has unveiled an updated version of its Area-51 gaming desktop at CES 2026, showcasing the latest hardware upgrades. The iconic system, originally introduced in the late 1990s and revived in ...

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TL;DR: Dell's Alienware Area-51 desktop gaming PC now features AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the world's fastest gaming CPU, paired with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, 64GB DDR5, and 12TB SSD. Designed for ...

When we reviewed it last year, we found that the 8-core 9800X3D outperformed non-X3D chips almost across the board, thanks to AMD's so-called 3D V-cache that puts its on-die memory just under the core ...

Intel remains the dominant player in the x86 space when it comes to market share, both overall and in individual segments such as desktop, server, and mobile. However, AMD continues to chip away at ...

A coroner has ruled that a failure to provide oxygen to a West Bromwich Albion fan who died while attending a game at Hillsborough could have contributed to his death. Sheffield coroner Tanyka Rawden ...

A new leaked benchmark shows Apple's alleged M5 chip on an iPad, and it's almost as fast as a desktop CPU. We know that Apple is really good at designing chips. Most of its chips have always ...

Gaming PCs come in all sorts of shapes and sizes these days – from massive desktops with plenty of room inside for upgrades to handhelds that pack the power of a gaming laptop into a device meant to ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The Alienware 16 Area-51 sets the stage for the Dell-owned ...