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Where to buy AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor is AMD's latest CPU release. Here's where you can pick one up.
TeamGroup NV5000 2TB SSD Review: A Blast from the Past
The TeamGroup NV5000 is a storage device first and an SSD second. It fulfills the function that older SSDs did and without using any truly new hardware.
Cooler Master Elite NEX W600 power supply review: Affordable, but with outdated design
The Cooler Master Elite NEX W600 offers an outdated design with minimal features that struggle to justify its existence in the modern PSU market.
Cooler Master makes a massive AIO liquid cooler for up to 2000-watt CPUs — a gigantic 360x360mm MO-RA-like cooler for mere mortals
Cooler Master showcases its upcoming 360² (360x360mm) AIO liquid cooler for workstations at an event in China.
Here are the tools I use as Tom’s Hardware resident CPU reviewer — a cheap aluminum open bench, thermal paste wipes, platform-labeled external power buttons, and more
Benchmarking CPUs for Tom’s Hardware requires more than just running a few tests. Here’s how I get through our 10-hour benchmarking gauntlet for each chip efficiently.
Grab one of the best air coolers on the market for $33 — Thermalright's Peerless Assassin 120 SE is 15% off on Amazon
Deals Thermalright's Peerless Assassin 120 SE is on sale for $33. Get one of the best air coolers on the market right now for even cheaper.
Grab this PC gaming bundle that pairs AMD’s Ryzen 5 7600X with fast 32GB DDR5-6000 memory and a 240mm AIO for just $414.99
Deals With DRAM prices still inflated, this Newegg combo delivers fast memory, a capable Zen 4 CPU, and liquid cooling in one value-focused package
The Best CPU for Gaming in 2026
Here is the best CPU for gaming for the money, based on our benchmarks. These processors offer the best performance in their price ranges and most are suitable for overclocking.
