This AMD processor crushes workloads at a price that finally makes sense
…You can't go wrong here If you're thinking about building a new PC or just want to upgrade your current build, this CPU is going to be a fantastic option…
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Your motherboard's fastest storage slot might not be the one you should actually use first
…For the vast majority of workloads, these drives deliver speeds that are more than sufficient, especially if all you're doing is gaming and some general productivity. Related Modern CPUs barely change…
The best $22 I’ve ever spent on my gaming PC
…Related 5 cheap PC desk setup upgrades that actually matter Upgrade your desk setup without going too crazy, thanks to these affordable accessories My speaker setup was due for a change It…
I added a second GPU just for local AI workloads, and it cost less than upgrading my main one
…I can't expect Claude-like intelligence from my local AI setup, but it's surprisingly good for general queries, document analysis, and productivity tasks, once I have the right tweaks dialed…
XDA's top picks from Computex 2026: The most exciting tech of the year
…While it features the same AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor and 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM, its 1080p display has been upgraded to a 120Hz 7.4-inch OLED panel. Other key…
7 things I stopped paying for after getting a NAS
…When I need more space, I upgrade just the drives inside the NAS, not the entire setup. It’s cheaper, more elegant, and way easier to manage. For a productivity nerd, it…
The best GPU I ever used wasn't the most expensive one
…I used the Turing GPU from 2019 to 2022, and the non-RT card kept my gaming PC going through the pandemic era when a GPU upgrade was unthinkable. For a budget…
Your motherboard's fancy specs don't matter nearly as much as you think
…Sign in to your XDA account Building and upgrading PCs over the years has taught me one important lesson: motherboard marketing is designed to make almost every feature sound essential. At one…
I replaced my expensive Microsoft 365 subscription with these free alternatives and couldn’t be happier
…From local-first note-taking tools to robust spreadsheet replacements, here is the exact toolkit I used to ditch the subscription model without sacrificing my productivity. Related My favorite alternative to Office…
Microsoft's Xbox Mode finally turned my gaming PC into a console, and I'm not going back to the desktop launcher
…A lifelong tech enthusiast who has built three gaming and productivity powerhouse PCs since 2018, his passion for technology keeps him closely following the semiconductor industry, from NVIDIA and AMD to ARM…